I built an armada.

Chapter 460: Fierce bidding battle, making a profit of $40 billion

Secretary Wang has been engaged in military trade activities for many years and is very experienced. He is very good at dealing with people and knows the psychology of customers very well.

Naturally, he noticed the changes in the expressions of the customers in front of him. After nodding, he walked to the front of the stage and glanced at the trade representatives from various tribes.

"Dear representatives, I have something to tell you before you bid!"

"The maintenance costs of the aircraft carrier 'Gabette' will be fully covered by my tribe. In addition, we will also provide free technical support for five years."

"We don't provide technology like some tribes do, which costs tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars, but we provide it for free."

"The purpose of doing this is to let you know that if you do military trade with us, you will get concessions!"

Secretary Wang stopped talking at this point. He wanted all tribal representatives to be aware of the benefits provided by the Longxia tribe, which would also stimulate every tribe to actively participate in the auction.

"Okay, without further ado, the base price is $30 billion! Each increase is $100 million!"

"The bidding starts now!"

As soon as the reserve price was announced, many tribal representatives widened their eyes.

$30 million?
Damn, isn’t this too expensive?

Even if the Thousand Buddha Tribe had bought this aircraft carrier, it would not have cost less than 30 billion US dollars, right?

You might as well just include the cost of maintenance, upgrades, and technical support into the calculation. Why make it sound so high-sounding?

The announcement of the price naturally caused a wave of pain and dissatisfaction among many representatives of the Western Alliance; they had not expected such a result.

Therefore, tribal representatives with insufficient funds gave up the bidding and chose to withdraw at the first opportunity.

It might be possible to give it a try with $20 billion, but now the starting price is $30 billion. What's the point? Once everyone gets excited and starts competing, the price will skyrocket.

Instead of letting your blood pressure soar, it is better to give up decisively. This way you can save face and gain something in return.

Many tribal representatives immediately realized that they were not even qualified to bid, and naturally they did not realize that they were here just to make up the numbers and join in the fun.

Secretary Wang standing on the stage was not in a hurry at all, and looked as if he was sitting on the Diaoyutai.

In fact, as early as when Zhang Zhaoxin introduced the aircraft carrier just now, he had been secretly observing the minds of these buyers.

He already knew very clearly which tribe was rich, which tribe was poor, and who was determined to win, so he didn't need to spend so much time.

The direct opening price is US$30 billion, accurately targeting the target group!

Efficient and efficient!

Secretary Wang laughed inwardly: "Anyway, the Eagle Tribe will never sell you an aircraft carrier. We are free to set the price as we wish! So what if the price is high? Currently, the only tribe in the entire Blue Planet that sells aircraft carriers is our Longxia Tribe."

Do you know what it means that scarcity makes things valuable?
This kind of opportunity doesn't come every year. If you come across it, you are just lucky.

Of course, this self-confidence is also based on the sale of the first Haruna-class aircraft carrier!
"30 billion US dollars!"

First of all, the Hans tribe couldn't hold back and raised their signs to speak.

"30 billion US dollars!"

Then the British tribal representatives started bidding.

"30 billion US dollars!"

"30 billion US dollars!"

When the representative of the Hans tribe saw that it was the Western Alliance tribes that were bidding and the allies kept raising the price, he became so angry that his face turned green.

Shit, do you really have to sabotage me like this?
What about forming an alliance and facing the outside world in unison?
Is this your united stance towards the outside world?
The representative of the Hans tribe had an urge to kill someone at this moment. It was so disgusting.

"What do you guys mean? Aren't we in the same alliance? How can you snipe me like this?"

"I just want an aircraft carrier to strengthen the navy. It's not easy for me, you know?"

The representative of the British tribe immediately retorted: "I don't like what you said. What do you mean it's not easy for you? Well, it's not easy for us either. I also want to buy it and study it, right?"

"I don't have an aircraft carrier, so can't we make an offer? You can't always get all the benefits."

"That's right. We don't have an aircraft carrier at home, and we want to buy one too."

"Fuck, if you want it, go get it yourself."

The representatives of the Hans tribe were furious. They raised the price by $100 million each time. Isn't this just disgusting to them?

Seeing that the tribal representatives within the Western Alliance were arguing with each other, the other representatives just regarded it as a good show and a treat.

For the auction, this was just a minor episode and did not affect the continued bidding.

At this time, Bird Edin from the Tessa tribe spoke.

"You guys are bidding one million dollars every time. Don't you think it's disgusting? You come to bid even if you don't have money?"

"30 billion US dollars!"

The direct bid of fifty million US dollars was like a huge rock hitting an already turbulent lake, instantly creating a huge wave that stunned all the representatives of the Western tribes.

As expected, they cannot compete with the wealthy tribes in the central region in terms of wealth.

It's really terrifying.

The opening amount of 50 million US dollars was like a drizzle.

Even though they were angry in their hearts, they dared not speak out, because the auction was a competition of money, a money game, and it was all about who had more money!
The eyes of several wealthy tribal representatives suddenly brightened up and they were very excited. They were familiar with this routine!
"31 billion!"

"32 million!"

"32 billion!"

Isn’t it just a competition to see who is richer?
The wealthy tribes in the central region refused to give in and directly increased the amount by 50 to 100 million US dollars, indicating to the tribes present that they were determined to get the USS Gabbert!

However, it also shocked the representatives of the western tribes so much that their jaws almost dropped to the ground.

Watts got Faker!
Everyone knows that your oil-rich country is rich, but you can't squander your money like this, right?
In the end, didn’t the Longxia tribe benefit from it?
You are sending military funds to the Longxia Navy!

do you know?
The representatives of the Western tribes were all furious, but there was nothing they could do.

They are well aware that once these oil-rich countries buy the aircraft carriers, it will undoubtedly increase the difficulty of their military strikes in the region.

The Longxia tribe has promised to restore this aircraft carrier to its modern combat capability.

Even the Eagle Tribe now gives three points to the Longxia Navy.

They are nothing.

Secretary Wang, who was standing on the stage holding a small hammer, still had a gentle smile on his face, but he was already grinning inside. This is what they call rare goods being valuable, and he really made more money at the auction.

With the Donghuang tribe's Haruna-class light aircraft carrier setting an example, those tribes would not worry at all that Long Xia would deceive them!
When the price reached 38 billion US dollars, the price increase slowed down a lot.

This high price is a bit expensive even for some wealthy oil-rich countries in the central region.

But it also made the representatives of the Western Alliance tribes dumbfounded. They spent such a huge amount of money just to buy such a second-hand aircraft carrier? Their brains must have been broken by the door!
"You might as well stop trying to steal it from me. Bird Edin, you already have an aircraft carrier, so don't fight with me. We in the Shayi tribe are determined to get this aircraft carrier!"

"$40 billion!"

"you are vicious."

Bird Edin sighed helplessly.

This price was clearly beyond their expectations.

With this price coming out, the rest of the oil-rich countries gave up completely.

It has increased by 30 billion US dollars from 40 billion US dollars to the current 10 billion US dollars. Don’t you think it’s scary?
The scene suddenly became quiet, and they all looked towards the representative of the Shayi tribe.

They shook their heads helplessly, indicating that they had given up.

Seeing this scene, Secretary Wang glanced at everyone and raised the auction gavel.

“40 billion dollars, first time!”

“Anyone else want to raise the price?”

After a brief pause, Secretary Wang continued, "40 billion US dollars, the second time!"

"40 billion dollars, for the third time!"

"make a deal!"

"Congratulations to the Shayi tribe for photographing the aircraft carrier 'Gabette'!"

Secretary Wang's smile became even warmer, and he directly invited Mr. Aziz, the representative of the Shayi tribe, to come on stage.

He immediately stepped forward and shook hands with him tightly, smiling and congratulating him: "Congratulations, Mr. Aziz! Congratulations to the Shayi Tribe for becoming another major country in the central region with an aircraft carrier!"

After saying this, the smile on Aziz's face became even more intense.

Before we knew it, we had become another tribe in the central region that owned an aircraft carrier. We were directly admitted into the aircraft carrier club, and from then on we could speak with greater confidence.

They no longer have to envy the crown prince of the Tesha tribe. Now the Tesha tribe can also own an aircraft carrier battle group, and can also stand out in the central region and show off its military power.

Who dares to look down on their Shayi tribe?

"Where is the contract? Let's sign it quickly."

Aziz spoke impatiently, as if he was afraid that others would go back on their word and restart the auction, which stunned all the tribal representatives.

The price of a light aircraft carrier "Gabette" has been reduced to almost the price of purchasing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. That's 40 billion US dollars. What a huge deal!

"Okay, let's sign the contract first."

Secretary Wang was naturally delighted to see that the other party had such a request, and immediately asked the staff to bring up the prepared tables and contracts.

With the tribal representatives as witnesses, Aziz picked up a high-end pen and signed his name on the contract. He then held it in front of him to show the contract to the world.

This is equivalent to announcing to the world that the Shayi tribe has become the second tribe after the Tesha tribe to own an aircraft carrier, and has become a veritable naval power in the central region!
After seeing this, the representatives of various tribes looked at each other in bewilderment, their emotions becoming extremely complicated.

After the contract was signed, many tribal representatives came out and enthusiastically shook hands with Aziz, including Bird Edin from the Tesha tribe.

"Aziz, congratulations on taking down the aircraft carrier."

"Congratulations, Aziz."

"Aziz, your Tessa tribe is amazing. You have two aircraft carriers at once. Congratulations!"

Regardless of whether these tribal representatives were sincere or insincere, Aziz accepted them all with a smile.

"Hahahaha, we were able to capture this aircraft carrier, thanks to you guys for your kindness!"

"Thank you so much, we will accept this aircraft carrier."

Aziz bowed to everyone and responded with a smile.

In fact, the price of this aircraft carrier was in line with his psychological expectations, as the Tessa tribe had spent 38 billion US dollars to acquire a complete Haruna-class light aircraft carrier, including weapons and ammunition, as well as some armed helicopters and other weapons.

This time, it's just an extra 200 million yuan, which the Shayi tribe can afford.

What's more, they can further deepen their relationship with the Longxia tribe and obtain more weapons support.

Short of money?

At worst, we can just dig more oil and sell it to the Longxia tribe. Then we can make the money back.

The media reporters were immediately allowed to enter the scene, filmed the representatives of the Shayi tribe, and reported on the situation on the scene.

"Secretary Wang, when will your next aircraft carrier arrive?"

At this time, several representatives from oil-rich countries in the central region came to Secretary Wang De and asked directly.

These words were like a bomb, which exploded and blew everyone present to pieces.

What the hell, what does that mean?

Do you really think Long Xia is engaged in the wholesale of aircraft carriers?

However, the representatives of those tribes that had aircraft carriers suddenly felt a chill on their backs, especially those tribes that had disputes with the Longxia tribe overtly or covertly, they couldn't help but shiver.

They cursed in their hearts: Wow, don't you know how the Longxia aircraft carrier came from? You actually asked him when the next aircraft carrier will arrive?
What the hell, what do you mean? You’ve set your sights on our aircraft carrier. Just tell the fucking truth. Do you want us to deliver the goods to your door personally?

Damn bastard, do you really think we are air?
Everyone present knew clearly in their minds that Long Xia's aircraft carriers were stolen!
"Ha ha ha ha."

Hearing this, Secretary Wang was stunned for a moment, then he raised his head and said, "Everyone, this matter naturally depends on the opportunity. Our tribe loves peace, but we are not afraid of any invading enemy."

"Please rest assured, we will notify you next time if there is one."

"But you must bring enough funds."

After smoothing things over, Secretary Wang called Zhang Zhaoxin over and asked him to take Aziz to confirm the remaining matters and finalize the deal for the aircraft carrier.

He led the other tribal representatives out of the venue.

Under the leadership of Zhang Zhaoxin, Aziz came to the chief's office.

Here, he met the Navy Chief Xu Dongguo.

There are still many things that need to be negotiated next, so naturally Xu Dongguo will come forward personally.

Sitting on the sofa, facing Xu Dongguo, after some greetings, he went straight to the point.

First of all, the purchase agreement for weapon systems such as anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and armed helicopters on the deck was negotiated and signed, and the entire set was purchased.

The cost of the USS Gabbert being equipped with 22 armed helicopters, missiles and torpedoes to be used in the next five years, and other expenses, has soared to US$44 billion.

After the contract was signed, Aziz looked at Xu Dongguo and said, "General Xu, I see that the Tesha tribe has frigates, destroyers and other auxiliary ships. Look at our aircraft carrier, it's bare, it won't look cool to go out like this."

(End of this chapter)