I want to be a warlord

The National Exhibition Center in Abu Dhabi.

The Abu Dhabi International Defense Exhibition is a biennial exhibition of weapons and defense. It has been held every two years since it was first held in 1993. It is the largest military equipment exhibition in the Middle East.

Most of the most cutting-edge technologies of global defense equipment are unveiled for the first time at the Abu Dhabi Defense Exhibition. In addition, there are defense seminars that bring together the world's top defense groups and defense experts. The Abu Dhabi Defense Exhibition is known as the most important military manufacturing industry in the world. Extravaganza.

After all, wars are happening around the world frequently, and the only place with money to buy high-end military equipment is the Middle East...

Wang Zhen, Walter Nobbs, Lao Liu, the poet...etc., despite being exposed to various weapons and equipment every day, this is the first time for all of them to participate in a military exhibition. As soon as they enter the exhibition center, their eyesight begins to fail. stand up.

"Let's go, let's go to the China Exhibition Hall first." When we arrived here, Lao Liu was the most excited.

According to the signs above their heads, Wang Zhen and his party quickly found the Chinese exhibition area. This time there were 8 companies in the weapons industry, shipbuilding industry, and aerospace industry participating in the exhibition, covering an area of ​​1500 square meters, including multiple types of rocket launchers, missiles, and gun position detection A variety of advanced equipment including measurement radar, ship network intelligence, drones and anti-unmanned equipment and other emerging equipment fields. Many of these weapon systems are exhibited in the Middle East for the first time and have become the focus of local media and military attention.

The actual exhibits include GS1 155mm guided artillery shells, SR-5 long-range rocket launchers, and VT4 main battle tanks. Other large equipment are just models, while guns and other items are all real objects.

Next to them, the staff from the north were introducing the Algerian officials. Next to them, Lao Liu was explaining to Wang Zhen and his party in a low voice.

From a professional point of view, Lao Liu talked more and deeper than the northern staff, which caused several other northern staff to peek frequently: No, are they included in the team this time?
However, these people only have a long experience in Dongxi Wangzhen, and in fact they have no interest. Of course, this is not because they can't afford it...

Absolutely not!

It was Poly Technology's Silent Hunter laser defense system that attracted Wang Zhen's attention.

This system has a standard output power of 30 kilowatts and a maximum range of up to 4000 meters. It is mainly used to intercept low-altitude drones and can intercept targets with a diameter of less than 2 meters and a flying speed of less than 60 meters/second.

This low-altitude laser air defense system is available in two versions, vehicle-mounted and mobile.

The vehicle-mounted type can be installed on a 6X6 wheeled chassis, and the fixed type can be separated into independent parts each weighing no more than 200 kilograms, and can be installed on the top of a building.

In the previous battle with the Iraqi government forces, it was like there was a drone exhibition in the sky, leaving him with no secrets at all, which made Wang Zhen very unhappy!
I open the map, and you open the map too. How the hell do I show my superiority?
Of course, now we just need to look at specific things and analyze them in detail.

This time Wang Zhen came here to focus on ordinary rifles, submachine guns, pistols, bullets and other light weapons.

Wang Zhen is very familiar with the common equipment in Africa. Damn it, the firearms of those government troops are all greasy, rusty and broken AKs. The overall arms market there is like this. The most important thing is that they are just like this kind of junk. Things are extremely expensive!
Both firearms and bullets are more expensive than new products, because many countries and regions are prohibited from selling weapons by the United Nations, and equipment can only be purchased through underground arms dealers.

In addition, those tribes have no formal purchasing channels at all.

After all, there is a formal PMC company in Wangzhen, and they will definitely not sell that junk at high prices.

What, Tejas Defense was banned by the Iraqi government?
What does that have to do with the American Tejas Defense Company?
Wang Zhen has already entrusted Bevin to help with the relevant procedures for the defense company. Once the licenses are obtained, the company will be established directly in the United States. By then, through the U.S. military, he will be able to obtain the qualifications to legally purchase and sell weapons in NATO member states.

As long as it obtains this qualification, Tejas Defense is qualified to purchase arms or legally sell arms in any country.

He plans to use this method to bypass some of the restrictions imposed by arms embargo countries.

"Selling domestic products." Old Liu whispered. As a Chinese, he must be selling domestic products.

"Stop talking." Wang Zhen shook his head.

"Do you think the quality of our products is not good? Impossible, the exported products must be good!" Old Liu said with a frown.

"It has nothing to do with this. When we sell things over there, don't you know how much we pay? The first consideration is definitely not whether we make money or not, but a political issue!" Wang Zhen rolled his eyes, "Selling equipment to a Chinese man Do you think it’s possible for an African warlord to take control?”

"Uh..." Lao Liu's lips trembled, "Aren't you going to cover it up now?"

"Nonsense, why did I go to Africa to cover up!" Wang Zhen said with some humor.

"Okay, which country do you like?"

"The equipment from Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, the Czech Republic, and Eastern Europe is of high quality and cheap, and the domestic arms trading volume is gradually shrinking. That means they can only take a fancy to little Camilla with my purchasing volume, and replace it with the one from Germany, France, and the United States. Otherwise, people will directly recommend me to go to the sales store to purchase." Wang Zhen said with some self-deprecation.

With that said, the group of people walked towards the exhibition areas of several Eastern European countries.

After going around in a big circle, Wang Zhen first abandoned Romania and Bulgaria after looking at them separately. He took a fancy to the Serbian M21 series, the Czech CZ805 series and the Croatian APS-95 series.

"Old Liu, what do you think?" Wang Zhen said, touching his chin in the rest area.

"Ahem, I think you should call me Liu Gong at this time!" Old Liu glanced sideways at Wang Zhen.

"Ah, yes, yes, Eunuch Liu, what do you think?"

"Get out!" Old Liu cursed with a smile and said, "First of all, guns, they are all good guns."

"The CZ2006 launched by the Czech Republic in 805 is Czech military standard equipment. It has mature technology and modular design. You can freely choose to use different bullets, barrels, and butts. The entire series ranges from short rifles to precision rifles. It is very practical. Strong, I like it very much.”

"But I don't think it's suitable for use in Africa."

"I don't discriminate against black people, but I have to say that black people in Africa are really..." Old Liu shook his head regretfully, "It's difficult for them to learn to use, assemble, and maintain the CZ805. It's too complicated."

"Croatia's APS-95 assault rifle is also good. It is modified based on the South African R4. However, except for a certain amount of actual combat on the Libyan battlefield, this gun has almost no chance to perform. I personally think that Yugoslavia, oh No, it is the Serbian M21 series that is better." "This gun was developed by Zastava Arms Company shortly before the disintegration of Yugoslavia based on the extremely mature AK system. At that time, Yugoslavia was still in the aftermath of Tito. Yugoslavia is at its peak in terms of industrial technology. It uses 5.56 NATO bullets. The bullets are very easy to buy and have a simple and reliable structure. Currently, in addition to Serbia, countries such as Macedonia, Armenia, Peru, Jordan, and Azerbaijan are also equipped with M21 assault rifles. "

"Wait a minute, are the Iraqi government troops also equipped with this gun?" Wang Zhen asked suddenly.

"Yes, we have seized it. I took it apart and tested it myself. It is indeed good. This gun has participated in the war on terrorism in Afghanistan, the war in Iraq, and the war in Libya. It is famous for its reliability. Not only is it perfectly fine to use in desert areas, It has been tested in the plateau region of Azerbaijan and in the tropical rainforest region of Peru."

"Although some of the traditional problems of AK cannot be avoided, I think there is no problem in using it for these Africans. There are really good players who need better firearms. You can customize it individually for them."

"Okay, what you Lao Liu said, I definitely believe it, it's settled!" Wang Zhen agreed immediately. Not buying the old AK47 directly was the greatest respect for this group of people.

"Then shall we continue watching in the afternoon?" Walter Nobbs asked next to him.

"Look, but don't buy anything else. Learn about the current technological frontiers and see if there is anything we can learn from." Wang Zhen said with a smile: "As for the remaining equipment that needs to be matched, just buy it from Taobao when the time comes. I’m familiar with this.”

After eating something, he continued to walk around the exhibition hall. Missile defense systems, electronic jamming systems, radar systems, network communication systems... Wang Zhen drooled when he saw them. He really wanted to give these things away. Get equipped!
After shopping until the afternoon, the group left the exhibition hall. According to the plan, they would stay here for two more days.

The main reason is that Wang Zhen wants to meet someone here, Yumit Sandoval.

Yumit Sandoval, 49, is South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. He is a Dinka and a member of President Salva Kiir’s faction.

Last time he actively went to Tikrit to invite Wang Zhen, but was politely rejected.

Wang Zhen also didn't expect that he would have a really sweet day.

"Hi, Wang, I knew it, I knew we would meet again." As soon as he got off the car, Yumit Sandoval laughed and walked up to give Wang Zhen a hug.

"I really didn't expect it. Okay, let's talk inside."

In the hotel, Wang Zhen's room, the two of them were sitting on the sofa. Yumit Sandoval said happily: "Thankfully I called you in advance, otherwise, I would have appeared in Bilva tomorrow. Nai, I really didn’t expect you to come to Abu Dhabi.”

"I have some free time now, so I came here to see the military exhibition." Wang Zhen said with a smile.

"You're so young, it's not time to take a break. How about you come to Nansu?" Yumit Sandoval said directly: "You can do whatever you want!"

"First of all, I have to thank you for inviting me so warmly. Moreover, I do not deny that I am planning to go to Africa for development next." Wang Zhen pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "But I haven't thought about the specific choice yet. .”

He would not take Yumit Sandoval seriously just because he looked so enthusiastic and direct. After all, he was a minister of a country.

Wang Zhen firmly believes that you should not trust any politician easily!
"What is there to consider? North Africa is a world of Arabs. The situation is no different from Iraq. They are extremely xenophobic, even for black people who believe in the same way as they do. Over there, you will encounter what you encountered in Iraq again. problem." Yumit Sandoval said with a sincere face: "There is no need to consider West Africa. The basic conditions there are indeed better and the resources are richer, but there is no doubt that it is the territory of the French."

"They can't even tolerate Bob Denard, a Frenchman, let alone allow you to develop and grow there."

"Southern Africa has always been regarded by South Africans as their sphere of influence, and it is not very easy to develop. The most suitable place is Eastern Africa."

"In East Africa, the UK, which used to be the most influential, has gradually withdrawn. The most influential here are the United States and China. You can handle both of these aspects. The most important thing is that your Chinese influence is growing little by little. .”

"We all believe that you can balance these two forces and achieve success!"

Wang Zhen smiled and said, "I admit this, but the conditions in South Sudan...especially the traffic problem...are really too difficult for me."

"This is actually the same in the whole of Africa. No one is better than anyone else, except South Africa." Yumit Sandoval shrugged, "In this way, as long as you are willing to invest in South Sudan, I will give you a mine with the location You choose.

"Then I have to increase investment in order to open mines. I need to build roads, build infrastructure, open mines, and hire many, many people. And I don't know whether these minerals can be sold. Am I right?" Wang Zhen shrugged, "If it were that simple, South Sudan, no, the whole of Africa would have developed long ago."

"Then tax exemption. I know your country's attitude towards foreign investment is like this. How about 10 years of tax exemption, as long as your investment can exceed 1000 million US dollars, and the mine will be given to you." Yumit Sandoval made another offer code.

"10 years?" Wang Zhen chuckled, "No one invests in Africa for tax exemption."

"20 years!"

Wang Zhen still shook his head.

"Okay, okay, man, tell me what conditions you need to agree to." Yumit Sandoval spread his hands.

"First of all, I don't need you to give me the mine. I can buy it with money. Of course, the price will be cheaper." Wang Zhen stretched out his second finger. "Second, I need President Salva Kiir to establish a mine." company, and use this company to invest in my mining company, the amount is no less than 200 million, of course, I don’t care how you divide the 200 million."

Yumit Sandoval had a wry smile on his face. He understood that Wang Zhen did not believe in the South Sudanese government. In order to ensure that the policy was implemented, he asked President Laquire to pay for it in real money.

However, on the other hand, if Wangzhen really develops, President Kiir, who invested the money, and people like them will benefit.

"So, is there a third?" Yumit Sandoval asked again.

"Of course!" Wang Zhen raised his eyebrows, leaned forward, and stared at Yumit Sandoval. "The last one is more important. I demand political and military autonomy in this region!"

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Two updates of 7000 words today, Lao Yanhuo needs to sort out his thoughts. (End of chapter)