Great warships

Chapter 298 Profiting From Exchange Rate Changes
Thirty-six million dollars a boat?
This price is too cheap, right?
In the West, a brand new warship of the same model would cost at least [-] million US dollars!They can buy brand new frigates with performance comparable to Western warships for only one-fifth of the price of Western warships?

All the Pakistani naval officers present were moved.

Wang Hongmin was a little surprised.

This price is too cheap, right?For them, it's just a matter of capital preservation.

In China, their quotation was 5.5 million RMB. Now, calculated according to the exchange rate of 600, it was [-] million US dollars just now, and the price has not changed.

But, this is the exit!

Export is to make money. Look at the several exports led by Qin Tao, who have made so much money. Now, why can't our own Huating East Shipyard sell more money?

Thinking of this, Wang Hongmin wanted to ask, but Zheng Ming at the side patted his thigh to make him relax.

Relax, since Boss Qin spoke, he must have a purpose.

Trust your partner completely!

Wang Hongmin swallowed what he wanted to say, and quietly faced the audience.

The veterans present began to whisper.

Although during the meeting, everyone used English, and people with enough elite education can speak English, but now they are discussing privately, using their native language, speaking very quickly.

After ten minutes.

"If you can guarantee the price and the equipment, then we have the idea of ​​ordering two ships."

The money to buy six Type 21 frigates can just buy two frigates of this type. After some comparisons, they still think that it is more appropriate to purchase two frigates of this type from the East.

The Type 21 frigate can only provide a quantity at most, and has no quality at all. This Seacat surface-to-air missile system is almost the same. After all, the main threat at sea now is anti-ship missiles. Although the Sea Sidewinder is not good, it can at least satisfy What's more, China has already been able to produce independently, and it will be cheaper to continue to buy missiles in the future.

The other party actually agreed?
In Wang Hongmin's heart, he became slightly excited.

As long as it can be sold, it means that the market in Pakistan has been opened, and more warships may be sold in the future.

"Our frigate with a displacement of 2200 tons will definitely become the backbone of your navy. After these two warships enter service in your navy, you will definitely place more orders."

Hearing Qin Tao's words, the Pakistani navy officers on the opposite side frowned again.

Wang Hongmin was startled, could it be that these people are dissatisfied with their frigates?

"Isn't the displacement of 21 tons a little small? The wind and waves in the Indian Ocean are a bit big." Mahmoud said, "The displacement of the Type [-] frigate we originally planned to purchase is also above [-] tons."

"If the displacement is further increased, then our existing engine will not be enough." Qin Tao said: "We originally planned to use two 390 diesel engines made by ourselves, and the power is just enough. If we continue to increase, Then you can only import MTU diesel engines from Germany, and the cost will soar.”

Hearing the words soaring cost, Wang Hongmin finally realized that this was Mr. Qin's tactic.

Start by quoting a low price to attract the attention of the other party, and when the other party agrees, throw away the plan to purchase second-hand frigates, and raise the price again!
Made in China is characterized by low prices. If foreign products are used, the prices will skyrocket, and profits will naturally come.

"If the power system is upgraded, then the price will increase by at least 3000 million U.S. dollars." Qin Tao simply calculated: "However, the larger displacement brings better seaworthiness. It can still be spent."

3000 million!
The price immediately rose from 600 million to 600 million, which is still a six-six!
In the past two years, Huating East Shipyard actually had an export order for frigates. This is the F-25T "Nalai Songen" class frigate manufactured for Siam, using German diesel engines, American naval guns and anti-ship warships. Missiles, as well as Italian torpedoes, the price of such a set has reached 5000 million US dollars.

Now, this improved frigate only uses German engines, and the price has risen to such an extent that Mr. Qin's knife is sharp enough.

This price increase made the old bus a little uncomfortable.So, Qin Tao changed his words again: "Now, let's hand over the design of the 2000 two-hundred-ton warship to your side for review. If you can approve it, then we will place an order for two ships first, and the subsequent upgrades will wait until Let’s talk about it later, if you feel that it is not suitable now, then we will submit a new design proposal. By the way, this model will be left to you first.”

The purchase of this kind of warship is not to buy Chinese cabbage. The old bus does not have a lot of money in his pocket, so it has always been a matter of deduction. It must be discussed for a period of time before the official order can be placed.

Even if this first contact was over, Wang Hongmin became anxious on the car back to the hotel.

"President Qin, tell me, will the old bus accept the improved plan?"

"Looking at the pockets of the old bus, I don't think they will accept it."

"I won't accept it? Then at this price, don't we make a profit?"

"No, you can earn a lot at this price." Qin Tao said, "If I guess correctly, the exchange rate will soar in the next period of time. Think about it, if the exchange rate becomes 8.6 or 8.8, you How much can you earn?"

It's only May now, and the exchange rate is still around 5.5, but in June, the exchange rate will soar rapidly!
In fact, in recent years, the exchange rate has long been unstable. This official exchange rate can only be used officially. If someone wants to exchange privately, go to the bank and exchange it in large amounts at this exchange rate, then hell .

On the streets of big cities, especially outside the embassy, ​​you will occasionally meet people and ask quietly, do you want Meizi?The ratio of exchange in this kind of people's mouth is the real exchange rate.

If you want to use a metaphor, this is equivalent to some canteens in the system. The steamed buns outside sell for four dollars, and the steamed buns inside cost ten cents each, and they are twice as big as the outside ones.

This is of course subsidized.

Therefore, some people tried every means to get the steamed buns in the cafeteria and sell them in the market, so that they could make a lot of money. (By 2022, it seems that some people still do this, and then they are fired.)
Changes are necessary. The canteens within the system will also start to operate in a market-oriented manner, and the prices will be the same as those outside.

By the 90s, reforms were being stepped up everywhere, and bank loans continued to increase, causing the economy to overheat, so the exchange rate also began to soar.

In June, it was completely out of control. Countless people withdrew their deposits and exchanged them for beautiful sons on the black market. The exchange rate was even as high as 10 or more!

In July, the central bank took action, throwing 7 million U.S. dollars generously. At the same time, the interest rate on deposits was raised, and the interest rate was more than 6000% in one year. If you deposit [-], you can get [-] in one year!

In this way, the exchange rate finally stabilized at around 8.This is the official exchange rate.

The increase of the exchange rate is not conducive to exports. The increase of the exchange rate leads to the depreciation of the renminbi, which then attracts a large amount of foreign capital to invest in the Chinese market, which promotes the development of the Chinese economy and avoids the financial crisis in 97.

However, this has to be after the rise.

What if the price is determined now?

Now it has been confirmed with the old bus, 600 million U.S. dollars, according to the exchange rate of 5.5, that is 8 million yuan. [-] million.

In this way, this transaction can earn almost half of the money!

Of course, the premise is that all subsystems on the warship are produced domestically. If they are imported, they will be dumbfounded. Therefore, if they want to use diesel engines imported from Germany, Qin Tao directly added 3000 million US dollars. If the exchange rate reaches ten, they can also make money.

(Huadong Zhixiong doesn’t understand economics, so after studying for a long time, he decided to start this way. Before the exchange rate rises, the price is determined in US dollars, and then all of them are produced by themselves. This is supposed to make money, right? If Huadong Zhixiong analyzes No, if you can’t make money by doing this, then it’s considered as opening up the market, and you can export more warships in the future.)
"Next, the old bus may ask for an inspection. At that time, you can take them to see the 052 destroyer under construction in our country, and also see our 051 destroyer that has been modified with Sea Sidewinder missiles. They should be satisfied with us. Designed." Qin Tao said: "We won the order from the British, there is no big problem."

When he was fooling the old bus just now, Qin Tao made it clear that there is no need to buy the six outdated Type 21 ships, and use the funds to buy brand-new frigates made in China, with air defense, anti-ship, and anti-submarine. , should be their most suitable choice.

Wang Hongmin nodded: "Mr. Qin, your perspective on problems is much higher than ours. We have never thought about it from the perspective of exchange rates. In this way, we can still make a lot of money, thank you!"

Zheng Ming in the car frowned, as if thinking of something again.

"Old Zheng, what are you worried about?" Wang Hongmin also saw Zheng Ming's worry.

"I remember that the Sea Sidewinder missile technology we introduced was only for our own use, right? The French didn't give us the right to export it."

It turned out to be worrying about this!

Qin Tao smiled: "It's not difficult, it's fine if the white horse is not a horse. The one we use in China is Haihongqi-7, and we export it with a separate number. It is our own research, and the French one. Sea rattlesnakes are okay."

Can it still be restricted by this?Take a look at how our land trump card, the L7 tank gun technology imported from the UK, circumvents export restrictions?As long as the length is increased, it has nothing to do with L7.

Wang Hongmin smiled: "Yes, Mr. Qin is right!"

From Qin Tao's point of view, the problem he is currently struggling with is not a problem at all, as long as the number is changed.

As a result, Haihongqi-7 transformed into the famous FM-80.
Two days later, the Pakistani Navy finally made a decision: to go on a field trip and request to see the 052 destroyer. Faced with the request of old friends, Zheng Ming immediately agreed without hesitation, and took them back to the motherland.

Qin Tao separated from them and quietly headed west, entering the country of Anxi.

Near Bandar Abbas.

"The geological conditions here are much better than ours! It is very suitable to build a dock here." Kong Laoer's face was full of smiles: "Our geological experts have completed all the surveys and designs. our design."

Although Mr. Qin was not there, they couldn't delay their work. Kong Er Er brought a group of people and had already come here first. A large number of workers and production equipment had to come by boat, and the time was later.

At this time, Kasim, who rushed over specially, took over the thick design plan, and was also very excited: "I believe Qin's subordinates, since you have completed the design, let's start working!"

This is probably the most talkative client, and Kong Lao Er was very happy in his heart. Their design plan was rushed out, and there were still many omissions in it, but the person in front of him did not have the slightest doubt. I didn't even look at it, but asked them to carry out the construction according to this plan. How much trust is this!
Kong Laoer nodded: "Okay, then we will start working immediately when our workers and equipment arrive."

"Of course, work will start immediately, and we will also transfer the first batch of [-] million yuan into your account."

Kong Lao Er was shocked in his heart. The money was so easy to earn. Even if they paid ten times the wages to foreign workers, even if they had to purchase large sums of equipment, they could still earn [-]% to [-]% of the entire project. profit.

Working abroad is so cool.

Just as he was feeling emotional, a car drove over from a distance and came straight to them.

Any other big names coming?
Kong Lao Er stopped and watched, watched the car get off, looked at the people in the car, and showed surprise on his face: "Boss Qin?"

"Kasim, my friend, how is the project going?" Qin Tao had a smile on his face.

Qin Tao was also very excited to set foot on Bandar Abbas again.

"The survey has ended, and the next step is construction. Now, I am looking forward to it day and night, and I am looking forward to starting work quickly."

"Yes, we are also looking forward to starting work quickly. By the way, there is another cargo ship from the Far East that will arrive at the port within a few days." Qin Tao said: "There is another cargo ship we talked about last time." A lot."

Kasim's heart was beating violently.

"Old Kong, how is the living situation here? As the vanguard, you have to lay a good foundation for the follow-up personnel." Qin Tao has already changed the subject and started chatting with Kong Laoer.

"We have already considered the accommodation issue. Mr. Qin, have you seen it? Over there, there is a row of containers, which were abandoned at the port, and they were sent to us. They can be used as staff dormitories. We are away from home. , don’t be too particular about it, just shelter from the wind and rain. As for the food, we will have a special cook when we come over in the large army. We cook by ourselves. After eating grilled fish for several days, I’m really tired. People here cook , is far less delicious than what we make ourselves, and that naan, it tastes... caviar is good, if only there is wine."

Speaking of eating and drinking, Kong Lao Er talked a lot. Hearing him talk about wine, Qin Tao looked at Kasim at the side: "Mr. Kasim, we workers from the east, Drinking here should be fine, right?"

"Of course, you are guests, and you don't have our beliefs." Kasim said, "As long as you drink here, there is no problem."

Chinese workers come to help them build shipyards. Of course, we must respect the eating habits of these people. They don’t let people in their own country drink alcohol, and they certainly can’t stop people from all over the world!
"Thank you, hey, there seems to be someone over there? Old Kong, he doesn't look like one of us, does he?"

Kasim looked in the direction of Qin Tao's finger, and his face suddenly changed: "Quick, Alberts, take someone to catch that American spy immediately!"

Although there are dozens of people in the vanguard led by Kong Laoer, all of them are from the East and wear the work clothes of the Mingzhou Shipyard. The tall guy in the distance is definitely not his side. man!

And Kasim even concluded at a glance that he was an American spy!

Soon, a guy with a bruised nose and a swollen face was brought over. He staggered away under the push of several guards and shouted loudly.

"What are you doing, what are you doing, I'm Edward, the crew of the tanker Green! I was just idle and bored, walking around during the loading of the tanker, and then got lost in your port. I strayed here. I have no malice , I mean no harm!" Edward was protesting, and then, on his back, he was hit hard by the butt of the gun.

"You are an American spy. I already smell like a lackey on you!" Alberts kicked hard again.

One speaks English, the other speaks Anxi Mandarin, and the conversation between the two can still be continued, which is also considered interesting.

"Kneel down!" After pushing Edward to Kasim, Alberts kicked down on Edward's knee, so the tall Westerner knelt on the ground.

"Have you searched?" Kasim asked.

If this Westerner is carrying any spy equipment, such as a camera, then even if this guy does not die, he will have to be imprisoned for many years.

Alberts shook his head: "No."

Edward was very wronged: "I have no malicious intentions, please let me go."

Qin Tao walked over, looked this guy up and down, and then fixed his eyes on the oversized button of the other's jeans.

Crash!Qin Tao pulled out the bayonet hanging from the waist of a guard soldier, and then walked towards Edward.

There was fear in Edward's eyes.

"What are you going to do? What are you doing, you can't do this!"

The knife was shining brightly, and even Kong Er Er was startled. Is Mr. Qin so tough abroad?If this knife goes in, it is estimated that the intestines and everything can flow out.

Whoa!
Edward's trousers fell off, revealing the cartoon-patterned underpants, and the people around him burst into laughter.

Edward was surprised: "No, no, you can't do this, I will sue you internationally!"

Qin Tao already had an extra button in his hand. He held up the button and said, "Really? I'm so scared!"

Kasim's eyes shone with light. Obviously, he had already guessed the truth of the matter. Mr. Qin definitely did not want to take off Edward's pants, but because of that button!

"If electronic technology develops for a few more years, the pinhole camera will be smaller, and it can even be placed directly in the glasses. Then, it will be easier to do intelligence work." Qin Tao said to Edward opposite, playing with buttons.

"I do not understand what you're saying."

"Don't understand? Then take a look." Qin Tao said, inserting the bayonet into the gap on the side of the button, and then, there was a click.

The button became two halves, and something fell out of it. Although it was small, it could be seen that it was definitely an electronic component!
"Qin, you are really amazing." Kasim sighed and said, "Now, take this guy away for interrogation!"

"I don't know, I don't know anything about these pants, I bought them in Europe, you guys..."

As the voice faded away, Qin Tao added: "Be careful that this person commits suicide or is killed by him. If he dies, it will bring trouble to you."

After all, this is not a secret military base, and the construction has not even started. That guy must suffer, but he will definitely be let go in the end.

If it is dead, then once the West makes a fuss, it will be in big trouble.

"I know, we won't let him die." Kasim said, "Qin, how do you know there is something wrong with the button?"

how do i knowOf course, in the previous life, I occasionally knew that this button-shaped pinhole camera was once a secret equipment of the CIA, and it was gradually declassified later.

After all, the development of technology is quite rapid.

In the previous film era, it was difficult to get such a small spy camera, but in 75, the digital camera was invented, although the high price made it not really practical until the 90s, but, in In the hands of spies, it has already begun to shine.

In the 90s, the pinhole camera could be inserted into the button, but a large button was needed, because the electronic system was still too large, and after 20 years of evolution, it would be completely mature.It can be installed anywhere casually, making it hard to guard against.

"We have just started preparing for construction here, and the West has begun to pay attention." Qin Tao said: "The security work here is very important."

"Qin, this is our negligence. In the future, this place will be strictly guarded. This kind of thing will not happen again." Kasim said.

If the construction is officially started, of course no random people can wander in. It’s okay to just take a few photos. What if they are here to install a bomb?

Qin Tao looked around, and for some reason, he always felt that a pair of eyes were staring at him.

For him, this is the first time.

(End of this chapter)