Selling small motorcycles in mid-air to kick off the Southern Heavenly Gate Project?

Initially, Dong'an International Trading Company priced the TV3-117 turboshaft engine and GTD-350 aircraft engine at less than 200 million US dollars.

The technology transfer only cost 150 million US dollars.

Currently, only ten out of the 220 TV3-117 turboshaft engines and GTD-350 aero engines have been allocated.

Two hundred and ten units were cut directly.

Kazakov mentioned the price as three hundred million US dollars.

Raising prices on the spot is too high.

Can we still be friends?

Qian Huaijin continued, "Based on this calculation, the 150 million US dollars will bring them a substantial profit."

Asking for exorbitant prices, then negotiating on the spot.

Qian Huaijin and other senior executives of Dong'an Machinery Factory believed that Kazakov's price was inappropriate.

Asking for too high a price will be detrimental to future cooperation.

Three hundred million US dollars?

That's definitely something we absolutely cannot give them.

Next up are the AL-21F-3 turbojet engine and the D-30KP-2 turbofan engine. If the prices of the two earlier aircraft engines are driven up...

That would mean Dong'an Machinery Factory would have to spend more money.

A large portion of the US dollars I earned before was used to buy aircraft engine technology.

Although it is worthwhile, if Dong'an Machinery Factory does not have extra working capital, it will have to shut down when it needs foreign exchange later.

I feel insecure when I don't have money.

Money emboldens people.

The richer you are, the bolder you become.

……

"The maximum we can offer for our two aircraft engines is 230 million US dollars."

Qian Huaijin has set the highest pre-order price at US$230 million for the TV3-117 turboshaft engine and the GTD-350 aero engine.

If the price exceeds this amount, then negotiation is necessary.

If it's not too much, we can still negotiate.

"Mr. Xu, could you coordinate with Kazakov on your end and negotiate the price gradually, increasing it step by step? If you really can't reach an agreement, invite him to China so you can talk to him in person."

Qian Huaijin turned around, glanced at Xu Haodong beside him, and gave the order.

"No problem, Mr. Qian, I'll follow up."

Xu Haodong knew the importance of several aero-engine technologies to Dong'an Machinery Factory.

He has to take it to heart.

The establishment of Dong'an International Trading Company was not merely to help Dong'an Machinery Factory make money or to help Yan Country make money.

It also carries the burden of secretly importing technology from the Soviet Union.

"Factory manager, we should also plan ahead."

Qian Huaijin then spoke to Qian Zhizhou.

In the workplace, one should address others by their job titles; Qian Huaijin understood this.

Upon hearing this, Qian Zhizhou looked at Qian Huaijin with a puzzled expression.

Planning ahead?

In what areas should we prepare?

"We need to gather our technical personnel; we can't wait until the four aero-engine technologies arrive at our Dong'an Machinery Factory before hastily preparing them!"

Seeing this, Qian Huaijin got straight to the point.

We can't let technology wait for us; we need to build the R&D team first.

Based on the current trend, the two sides could reach an agreement in as little as a week.

The technology for the TV3-117 turboshaft engine and the GTD-350 aircraft engine will be delivered to Yan Country at that time.

Dong'an Machinery Factory couldn't wait until the technology arrived before hastily making preparations.

When the technology is handed over, the other party might "play tricks," and you won't even know if they made a mistake.

Anyway, Kazakov said that's all the technology they have.

There will be a technological gap at that time.

You can no longer cause trouble for others.

After all, during the technology handover, you confirmed that the technology was correct and complete.

By the time they realized it, what about the missing technology?

This is not...

At that point, Kazakov might be able to turn the tables on them.

This is the same principle as "no refunds once goods have been sold".

After Qian Huaijin's reminder, Qian Zhizhou suddenly realized the truth.

That's really true.

It's not like the Yan Kingdom hasn't suffered such losses before.

They imported technology from an island nation, only to be scammed.

They spent a lot of money, only to import irrelevant technology.

Lack of understanding of technical standards, information asymmetry, etc.

Dong'an Machinery Factory must reduce and eliminate the occurrence of such situations.

After all, Dong'an Machinery Factory mainly produces the technology, production lines, and equipment it purchases from external sources.

We must be cautious where necessary.

Even a hero can be brought down by a single penny.

No money?

I'm sorry, you'll have to figure it out yourself.

"Huaijin, you're right. We do need to bring forward our technical team to handle the technical acceptance of the next four aero engines."

Upon hearing this, Qian Zhizhou nodded, fully agreeing with Qian Huaijin's foresight.

The more prepared you are, the lower the chance of being scammed.

The next meeting focused on forming research and development teams for the four aero engines.

The interests involved were so enormous that many high-level officials were debating it.

They all wanted to take on an aircraft engine technology.

This greatly enhanced his status at Dong'an Machinery Factory.

This is a case of too many monks and too little porridge.

The existence of highly sought-after commodities.

Qian Huaijin watched quietly as the senior executives of Dong'an Machinery Factory argued endlessly.

Assembling a research and development team involves a significant amount of profit sharing.

After the technology is introduced, it cannot be used immediately.

It also needs to be "localized" so that engineers can absorb it, and only then can it be manufactured.

During this process, Dong'an Machinery Factory also needs to continuously invest massive amounts of funds and resources.

Master the technology thoroughly, and then turn it into a finished product.

This is just the first step.

Dong'an Machinery Factory cannot continue to import foreign technology indefinitely.

The cost is simply too high.

Furthermore, other countries will not allow Yan to grow stronger.

Especially in the military field, it's a matter of encirclement and suppression, leaving no gaps.

This time, Dong'an International Trade Company has created a small hole in the blockade line, and Yan Kingdom must seize this opportunity.

Otherwise, if they are discovered, it will be extremely difficult to acquire the technology.

When foreign countries sell even very outdated technologies to Yan Country, they charge exorbitant prices.

……

"What? Kazakov invited me to the Soviet Union?"

After listening to Xu Haodong's report, Qian Huaijin was quite surprised.

He really didn't expect that Kazakov would invite him to the Soviet Union to discuss cooperation in person.

Cooperation with the Soviet Union is no problem; we'll sign the contract directly when the time comes.

Kazakov provided the technology.

Qian Huaijin gave him money.

Pay in one hand and deliver in one hand.

Upon hearing this, Xu Haodong nodded slightly.

He then handed the telegram to Qian Huaijin.

This was sent to me by Kazakov not long ago.

Kazakov's idea was simple: he wanted to take the initiative.

Kazakov is unsure whether he can seize the initiative, but at least he needs home-field advantage.

The technology transfer fees for the TV3-117 turboshaft engine and the GTD-350 aero engine will definitely increase significantly by then.

Qian Huaijin was not opposed to going to the Soviet Union.

I'm actually quite eager to try it out.

Upon hearing this, Qian Zhizhou frowned deeply.

He was quite worried about Qian Huaijin going to the Soviet Union.

The two countries have been at odds for so many years.

Moreover, Qian Huaijin is only eighteen years old. How could he be sent abroad to negotiate?

This……

No matter how you look at it, it doesn't make sense.

"What are your thoughts?" Although Qian Zhizhou didn't want Qian Huaijin to go to the Soviet Union, he still wanted to ask for her opinion.

Moreover, this concerns the development of Dong'an Machinery Factory.

"I……"