Selling oil across Libya

Chapter 34 Equal Distribution of Rain and Dew

Qin Rui needs not only communication satellites, but also remote sensing satellites.

Remote sensing satellites are used to continuously observe the Earth and acquire information about its surface.

Meteorological satellites, Earth resource satellites, and reconnaissance satellites all fall into this category.

Although Qin Rui really wanted to show Ding Jian the wealth and power of an oil tycoon, some things can't be bought.

The research, development, and launch of satellites is a complex project that is not only expensive but also time-consuming, and cannot solve the immediate problem.

What Ding Jian prepared for Qin Rui was not just a communications satellite, but a package of services including information, ground station construction, training and other supporting facilities.

As for the "spy satellite" that Qin Rui wanted.

I'm sorry, Ding Jian's family has it, but it doesn't meet Qin Rui's requirements.

Ding Jianjia's first high-resolution satellite was launched in 2013.

Although the package included communications satellites, Ding Jian only quoted a friendly price of $1.5 million.

Qin Rui still decided to pursue international bidding.

"Mr. Qin, you won't find a more comprehensive or safer service anywhere in the world than ours."

Ding Jian has begun to adapt to Qin Rui's habits, avoiding discussing prices and only talking about services.

Even if satellites from Europe and the United States have slightly better performance, their security is still highly questionable.

"Confess first, then we'll talk."

Qin Rui neither confirmed nor denied it.

The bidding process is not the goal.

It's not about attitude.

Qin Rui cannot put all his eggs in one basket with Ding Jian.

Feeling depressed, Ding Jian went to drink with Wang Hai.

"Old Ding, I'm not just complaining, but we can't let ourselves get disheartened."

Wang Hai was full of complaints.

"Old Wang, don't talk nonsense! President Qin is a Libyan born in Libya, and has nothing to do with us."

Ding Jian was startled, fearing that he might bring trouble upon Qin Rui.

"Old Ding, even if President Qin's ancestors for eight generations were born in Libya, as long as President Qin still has black hair and black eyes, no matter how we try to distance ourselves, in the eyes of foreigners, President Qin and we are all in the same boat."

Wang Hai reminded Ding Jian that some things cannot be changed.

Ding Jian let out a long sigh, picked up his wine glass, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Is it true that President Qin wants to buy radar and missiles?"

Wang Hai also saw the news.

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask!"

Ding Jian was annoyed.

"Do you know why Western countries are so keen on starting wars? Not only does the sound of cannons bring in a fortune, but the battlefield is also the best testing ground for proving the performance of weapons."

Wang Hai sneered: "Why can't we sell our high-tech weapons?"

No matter how good the performance parameters are, if they haven't been verified on the battlefield, people simply won't believe them. What can you do?

Even if President Qin is Libyan, at least he doesn't mince words with us; he's straightforward and keeps his word.

From both a moral and logical standpoint, shouldn't such international friends deserve the attention of those in higher positions?

Wang Hai clung tightly to Qin Rui's leg, refusing to let go.

Wang Hai recruited someone, and Qin Rui gave Wang Hai 20,000 yuan.

Only after Wang Hai insisted did Qin Rui exchange the money for RMB.

Otherwise, Wang Hai would feel guilty taking the money and would be burning his hands with it.

In just over two months, Wang Hai has already received more than 6000 million yuan in brokerage fees from Qin Rui.

Of course, Qin Rui also didn't lose out.

The more than 3,000 people recruited by Wang Hai included recent college graduates who had not yet been corrupted by society, experienced veteran workers, and frustrated technicians who had been attracted to Libya by high salaries.

Numidia's research institute in Xishan has more than 300 R&D personnel, including several engineers from Siasun and Huaheng.

Compared to Siasun and Huaheng, Libya's technology is indeed very weak.

However, Libya has an advantage that Siasun and Huaheng cannot match: it is not subject to patent restrictions.

The industrial robots and complete sets of equipment produced by Siasun and Huaheng are expensive due to the limitations of technology patents in various countries.

The products of Xishan Toy Factory and Fireworks Factory are not sold to the public, but are only delivered to Numidia Travel for its own use.

The toy factory's fireworks plant is located in the heart of Xishan Mountain, inaccessible to outsiders. Therefore, companies or individuals holding patents cannot verify whether their patents have been infringed.

"Old Wang, haven't we suffered enough losses over the years?"

Ding Jian sneered: "Which of our so-called international friends didn't start by making all sorts of flowery promises?"

What was the result?

Everywhere you look, there are ungrateful wretches who eat meat with their bowls in hand, then curse and complain when they put down their chopsticks.

Ding Jian had more concerns than Wang Hai.

But in Libya right now, some adventurous spirit is indeed needed.

The initial disclosure of the procurement plan by Bobo did not cause a major stir worldwide.

After all, anti-aircraft weapons are purely speculative, and armored vehicles don't have active protection systems; they can only be considered civilian vehicles with relatively strong defensive capabilities, not weapons.

As for whether the Numidian Brigade will modify the armored vehicles after buying them back, that remains to be seen.

Nobody can interfere.

Qin Rui had high requirements; the armored vehicles needed to be designed and manufactured, and it was impossible for them to be delivered immediately—a distant solution couldn't address an immediate need.

Yuri provided Qin Rui with a second plan.

An armored vehicle costing 25 yuan, while offering better comfort and stronger protection, is still a bit expensive.

"100 military Humvees are ready and can be loaded onto the ship at any time."

This shipment came from a US military contractor in the Middle East, and there are no problems with it.

Yuri was smug.

Qin Rui was also surprised that a Hummer originally priced at $25 would only cost $2.

And they even deliver to your door.

Not only does it cost only 2, but it also comes with a free 12.7mm high-powered vehicle-mounted heavy machine gun.

Qin Rui really wanted to call Ding Jian over to see what American military contractors were like.

Qin Rui was very satisfied with this batch of Hummers.

Although it is a light armored vehicle, its defensive capabilities are insufficient.

Although it was a second-hand item used by the US military.

Although it also lacks an active defense system.

But with $20,000 in front of you, none of that matters.

"Any extras?"

Qin Rui didn't mind that it was a second-hand item; it was only $20,000, which was excellent as a basic means of transportation.

It's better than an eight-handed pickup truck.

"As many as you want, we have them."

Yuri burst into laughter.

When the U.S. military withdrew from the Middle East, it abandoned more than 9.6 military vehicles, including tens of thousands of military Humvees.

"Then buy as much as you want, however much you have."

Qin Rui made no choice; he wanted both the heavy armored vehicle and the Hummer.

Not only Hummers, but also other vehicles abandoned by the US military, such as military trucks, engineering vehicles, and special vehicles, Qin Rui accepted them all.

These Humvees used by the U.S. military are only for transportation and cannot be used in combat.

Despite being labeled "military armored vehicles," these Humvees are not immune to bulletproofing, let alone landmines or other explosives.

There is no possibility of it having aircraft seats.

Qin Rui is all too aware of America's advantage in having low human rights standards.

Even without aircraft seats, the Hummer is still extremely successful in terms of its design.

Qin Rui's SUV is only driven within the port area; once he leaves the port area, he drives a pickup truck.

Both are for transportation, but at least the Hummer is more spacious.