v2 Chapter 740： Iran Question

After seeing the person in front of him, Bao Zixuan knew that what should come is always coming. Don't expect the other party to give you a smile, it's good not to come and chop you with a knife. You must know that most of Iran is a Persian race, and they have been brave and ruthless from ancient times to the present. The last time I was bombed so badly, it's strange that I don't hold grudges in my heart.

Now I have something to ask for, of course I know that I can't offend Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan. In addition, the people sent to purchase weapons and equipment are somewhat cultural, and they can't understand everything. There is still some basic self-cultivation, otherwise the richest man Bao really has to worry about his personal safety.

Hassan is the team leader who came to the Paris Air Show from Iran this time, that is, the person in charge. Although he has a lot of opinions on Bao Zixuan, he also knows that he still needs help. And here is France, and they can't be allowed to be presumptuous. Hassan and Bao Zixuan have one thing in common, that is, they both studied at Cambridge University for a period of time, and people who originally had a background in studying abroad would not be trusted in Iran. Hassan was entrusted with an important task because he was the son-in-law of a big man.

And in the whole of Iran, few people have Hasan's knowledge of the latest technology. A bombing in Iraq awakened the Iranians and made them realize clearly. Modern warfare is not only about being braver, but also about mastering advanced weapons.

Hassan said to Bao Zixuan in English: "Hello, Brother Bao! I have heard your name for a long time, but I have never been able to see it. It is my honor to finally meet the real person today."

Hearing this title, Bao Zixuan knew that the other party either graduated from MIT or Oxford. And the possibility of the latter is very high. You must know that Iranians still prefer to choose British universities when they get up early. The main voice of the other party is British, which is also very important evidence.

People have already called you a junior, so of course Bao Zixuan can't say no at all. That would be too impolite, and at the same time, it would completely offend the Iranians to death.

Bao Zixuan: "I don't know what the senior is called, but you also graduated from Oxford."

Can tell from his accent where he graduated, Hassan felt normal. If he didn't even have this ability, Bao Zixuan wouldn't be able to do such a big business.

Shasan: "Look at me, I'm so excited to see the alumni; I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Hassan, from Iran. I graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Cambridge University in 1970, and I'm your senior. This time I'm here to purchase weapons. equipment, I hope my younger brother can give some support.”

Hearing that the other party reported his family name, Bao Zixuan felt incredible. You must know that in 1970 it was still the Pahlavi Dynasty. In that era, being able to study in the UK was the key training target, and basically they were children of big families. After the Pahlavi Dynasty was overthrown, the fate of these clan children was not very good. This person is not only fine, but also able to hold an important position in the current government. There must be something special about it, otherwise it would be impossible.

Bao Zixuan: "What is Senior Hassan saying, as long as he can help. As a junior, it is imperative to be defined, and it will not embarrass seniors."

Iran's strength should not be underestimated, it's okay to offend it for some interests before. That's because there is no lead to the line, and now I don't dare to make too outrageous actions.

Hassan: "This time I came here to purchase 4 ground effect aircraft and 4 HH-01 ghost fighter-bombers. The Iran-Iraq war caused heavy losses to the Iranian Air Force, so I will continue to replenish weapons and equipment. I hope my juniors can look at the alumni relationship. Do the seniors a favor, and Iran is willing to pay in any way."

Hearing Hassan's remarks, Bao Zixuan knew that Iran was really moving this time. Willingness to pay in any way speaks for itself. Iran's economy is dominated by the oil exploration industry, and it is the world's largest oil and gas country. Oil export is the lifeblood of the economy. Its oil production capacity and oil export volume are ranked fourth and second in the world respectively.

Not only is Iran huge in oil and natural gas reserves, but other mineral resources are also very rich, and the recoverable amount is huge. There are 3,800 proven mines with mineral reserves of 27 billion tons; among them, iron ore reserves are 4.7 billion tons; copper ore reserves are 3 billion tons, accounting for about 5% of the world's total reserves, ranking third in the world; zinc ore reserves are 230 million tons , ranking first in the world; chromium ore reserves of 20 million tons; gold reserves of 150 tons. In addition, there are a large number of manganese, antimony, lead, boron, barite, marble and other mineral resources. 56 kinds of minerals have been mined, with an annual mine output of 150 million tons, accounting for 0.55% of the total reserves and 1.2% of the global total output of mineral products.

Iran is definitely a huge treasure house, I just don't know how to cherish it. If we can reduce wars and focus more on developing domestic economy and people's livelihood, Iran will definitely become the richest country in the world.

Of course, these Bao Zixuan didn't want to, and couldn't. But there is no problem in getting benefits from the Iranians, who makes so many minerals!

Bao Zixuan: "Senior has a request. As a junior, you must try your best to meet it. The ground effect aircraft is 80 million US dollars. I will find a way to deliver it as soon as possible, but the HH-01 Ghost Fighter Bomber has some troubles."

"At present, only this prototype has been produced, and no production line has been built for this. Moreover, the raw materials are still subject to the Soviet Union, and the future production capacity is very limited. At present, there is a queue. According to the current order ranking, Iran will have to wait until the aircraft is obtained. Three years later."

"The unit price is 350 million US dollars; the full amount must be paid, otherwise the Black Cloud Group will not accept the order. I hope the senior can understand, after all, I am responsible for every product that leaves the factory."

Hearing that only one prototype is currently being produced, Hassan's nose almost crooked. Isn't this talking nonsense with your eyes open! If it hadn't been for Black Cloud to provide Iraq with planes, Iraq's poor air force would have been able to fly to Tehran to bomb; it would have been detected and shot down long ago. But now people say that, you can't do anything about it.

The full payment would have to wait until three years later before shipment, which made Hassan unable to accept it. At this time, Iranian funds were very tight, and all the foreign funds of the Pahlavi Dynasty were frozen, and it is still a confused account.

Members of the Pahlavi royal family say the funds are family wealth, but the Iranian government believes that these funds belong to the entire Iranian people. Foreign banks have to give you money, and the money will add an extra income every day. Of course not wanting to give you the money, which may be a common problem with banks.

There is no foreign financial support, coupled with the consumption of the Iran-Iraq war. This has made Iran's capital reserves very low, especially its foreign exchange reserves have dropped to freezing point. This amount of money is still hard to get together, and now it is paid directly to the Heiyun Group, and it will take three years to get the weapons and equipment. There is no way for Ha Shang to explain to the country.

Hassan: "Brother Bao, the price is not a problem. Is three years too long? Iran is facing a lot of pressure. And once the policy changes, won't our money be wasted."

Bao Zixuan: "Three years depends on the senior's face. If it is normal, it may take five years, or even longer. You must know that the production of an HH-01 fighter-bomber is very time-consuming and requires senior technicians. The Heiyun Group can only produce at a low speed, and with the addition of raw materials and other issues, the production speed cannot be improved at all.”

Hassan is also a professional, and of course he knows that many things can't be rushed. The plan just given by Dassault will not be delivered until 2 years later. At present, there seems to be no good way, but to wait; otherwise, buy second-hand aircraft from other countries.

In fact, Iran is already doing this, having just signed a contract with the Soviet Mikoyan Design Bureau. The Soviet military sold in-service MiG-25 fighter jets to Iran. Fortunately, the prices of second-hand products are not expensive, so I should treat it as an emergency Hassan: "Then please, junior, Iran can't get so much dollars all at once. I don't know what minerals, oil and oil the junior needs. Natural gas is no problem."

Oil and natural will certainly need it in the future, but now it's time to fully exploit Iraq's oil and gas fields. For other places, it can only be put first, but other minerals in Iran are very attractive.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Whoever made us alumni, I will definitely help as a junior; I won't embarrass the senior. Iran can exchange copper and zinc mines, and the Black Cloud Group buys them strictly according to the international market price. "

Hearing Bao Zixuan's plan, Hassan felt very feasible. Iran's copper and zinc reserves are among the best in the world, and it is very feasible to exchange them for planes.

In this way, the Iranians signed a purchase contract with part of the cash and part of the mineral exchange. It is a conclusion to the matter, although it is not satisfactory, the current results are already good.

The Black Cloud Group lacks funds, but it is unrealistic to deduct too much from the Iranians now. This result is acceptable, and as an industrial enterprise, large quantities of copper and zinc are required every day. This also saves you from buying outside and saves some costs.