139: V12 diesel aircraft carrier tractor! How come it only costs 2 million?

Chapter 139: V12 Diesel aircraft carrier Tractor! Why is it only 2 million longxia currency per vehicle?

Zhou Cun was surprised that Desert Camel Company could find Julong Steel Hong Kong Company so quickly, while the Desert Camel purchasing agent, wrapped in a white turban, was shocked by the low price of the Hong Kong Company.

Longying Drone costs 2,999 longxia currency per unit, longmao agricultural vehicle 02 improved model costs 120,000 longxia currency per unit, and 03 performance model costs 160,000 longxia currency per unit.

The quality was reliable, and the price was nearly half off compared to the black market.

Especially since the Longying Drone was not even subject to purchase restrictions, it was reliable!

The purchasing agent waved his hand and immediately purchased 500 units of the 02 model longmao agricultural vehicle. Zhou Cun tried to persuade him to pay more for the more comfortable performance model.

"Friendly Dragon Xia friend, can airbags protect against tank shells and heavy machine guns?"

That one sentence silenced Zhou Cun. He saw the shadow of Dragon Xia's century of humiliation in the Desert Camel purchasing agent.

"How about this, I'll make the decision. If you purchase 100 longmao agricultural vehicles, we'll give you 10 Longying Drones for free," Zhou Cun said seriously.

"Generous Dragon Xia friend, I wish your business more and more success."

The Desert Camel purchasing agent chuckled and bought another 3,000 Longying Drones, agreeing to place future orders online.

Lu Shenwei congratulated Zhou Cun upon hearing of his initial success.

"You're a lucky general, kid."

"Chairman, I always feel that this business is too easy."

"Don't overthink it. Our factory doesn't do second-tier subcontracting, and you're our only direct overseas store. Overseas customers must place orders in Hong Kong if they want to buy, so business is bound to be good."

Zhou Cun pondered, "Once the market here stabilizes, I'm thinking of coming back before the New Year. What do you think?"

"No problem, I've already thought it through. When Deputy Factory Director Zhao retires, I'll promote you to Factory Director Assistant for two years of training," Lu Shenwei mused.

Huh? Factory Director Assistant?

"This promotion is too fast. I'm not even thirty yet, is it appropriate?" Zhou Cun said nervously.

Lu Shenwei said seriously, "I've discussed this with Director Ma and Deputy Factory Director Wang. Are you refusing because you think the position is too low?"

"No, I'm just afraid that being too young will delay your important matters."

"You're young? Are you younger than me?"

Lu Shenwei's face was stern, and Zhou Cun didn't dare to refuse again.

"Keep an eye on the Hong Kong business. I'm going out for an inspection. If there's anything urgent, discuss it more with Director Ma."

After Lu Shenwei's instructions, he flew to the Naval Equipment Procurement and R&D Department the next day with newly recruited technicians.

"Speak of the devil, I was just thinking about you these past two days."

Gu Ming raised his hand and shook Lu Shenwei's hand firmly. Lu Shenwei said seriously, "I haven't finished dealing with the matters at hand, so I only just had time to visit you."

"You're not what you used to be, kid. You're the only friendly cooperation unit for the Army, Navy, and Air Force in the entire country. Don't develop a habit of favoring the new and neglecting the old," Gu Ming joked.

"What new toys does your Julong Steel Plant have recently?"

Lu Shenwei chuckled, "New toys? Does a laser saw count?"

"A laser saw? The Navy doesn't need it. You can ask the Army's forest troops if they need it. Anything else?" Gu Ming asked.

A saw is a saw, why call it a laser saw? How much power would it take to saw with a laser?

"No, only the 20 Longmao tractors you wanted are left. I've brought them all over," Lu Shenwei said, pointing outside the Air Force Barracks.

Gu Ming said in surprise, "They're ready? Take me to see them quickly."

Outside the Naval Air Force Barracks, brand new Longmao tractors were parked on both sides of the road, attracting the attention of Navy soldiers who were off duty.

"How is it? Can Director Gu approve?"

Lu Shenwei said with a chuckle, and Gu Ming's eyes were wide with amazement.

What do you mean, can he approve? This was simply his dream vehicle.

"The vehicle is 5.4 meters long, weighs 2 tons, and is equipped with Julong Steel's self-developed V12 high-power diesel engine, with a maximum power of 860kw and a maximum torque of 1800," Lu Shenwei said seriously.

"Towing a 60-ton target is no problem. Of course, it would be even better if the towed object could slide on wheels."

Gu Ming's eyes lit up. He gently stroked the sturdy body and exclaimed, "It maintains the consistent design style of the longmao agricultural vehicle. You're good, you built it in just one month."

Lu Shenwei patted the vehicle body: "The rear bucket is equipped with a 'thug hook' and a steel rope winch. The vehicle body is coated with the first generation of Liuguang Coating, which is rust-proof, anti-corrosion, and anti-radar. Are you satisfied?"

Satisfied? He was more than satisfied; Gu Ming was almost kissing his beloved vehicle.

"I'm confident in your work. This is a good thing. How much will it be?" Gu Ming asked.

Lu Shenwei chuckled, "Talking about money with you hurts our feelings too much. It's free."

"Free? You're trying to make me make a mistake again, kid."

"How about 200,000 longxia currency per vehicle?" Lu Shenwei probed.

Gu Ming looked suspicious, "200,000 longxia currency? Who are you looking down on, kid? A Mercedes-Benz or BMW V12 large-displacement sedan costs nearly a million, and you're only asking for 200,000? You want to give it away for free again, don't you?"

Uh, that stumped Lu Shenwei.

Lu Shenwei said helplessly, "Then you name a price. Anyway, I don't want to earn too much from our Navy."

What is the Navy's money used for? Building warships!

The more he earned, the less money the Navy would have for building warships, and he was still waiting to see the Navy's aircraft carriers being launched like dumplings.

"A Mercedes-Benz or BMW sedan of the same class costs at least a million. Will 9 million longxia currency be enough?" Gu Ming asked.

Lu Shenwei quickly nodded, "Enough, enough."

Huh? What's going on? 9 million longxia currency?

"Are you sure it's 9 million longxia currency?" Lu Shenwei asked in surprise.

The biggest cost was the V12 diesel engine. When he had time next year, he would convert it to a civilian V6 engine. Why couldn't he make back the cost?

"Do you know how much an aircraft carrier tractor costs in the Eagle Kingdom?" Gu Ming asked.

"It wouldn't exceed 10 million longxia currency, would it?" Lu Shenwei muttered.

Gu Ming smiled, "10 million longxia currency? Even if you price it in usd, you can only buy half a vehicle."

"What? Half a vehicle? An aircraft carrier tractor in the Eagle Kingdom costs 20 million usd per vehicle?"

20 million usd converts to 140 million longxia currency. The Eagle Kingdom is so rich!

Lu Shenwei calmed himself, "If you're really worried about me losing money, just give me 1 million longxia currency per vehicle."

"Are you sure? Can that cover the cost?" Gu Ming didn't believe him.

Lu Shenwei thumped his chest, "Absolutely. However, these 20 tractors still need you to use them more and provide feedback so we can improve them."

The Indian 'Curry Brothers' once used tractors as aircraft carrier tractors, each costing only 20,000 usd. They saved money, but many carrier-based aircraft also fell into the sea.

Although the essence of a tractor is a tractor, its power and load capacity requirements, as well as the need for high operational precision, are extremely high.

Using ordinary tractors as aircraft carrier tractors would greatly affect the sortie speed of carrier-based aircraft and deck scheduling efficiency during wartime.

The 'Curry Brothers' dared to use tractors as aircraft carrier tractors purely to save money and mess around.

"No, not 1 million longxia currency. I'll give you 2 million longxia currency first. If the subsequent feedback is good, the price will be increased to 3 million longxia currency," Gu Ming asked.

Lu Shenwei said casually, "You decide. As long as our Navy doesn't lose money, it's fine."

"You, kid, I've arranged a welcome banquet tonight. After we've had our fill, we'll go to Jiangbei the day after tomorrow."

"The day after tomorrow? Not tomorrow?"