King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer

After listening to the 'Professor's position, and then looking at Andre, who was so nervous that he couldn't speak fully, Joe Ga shook his head and chuckled...

He thought about Andre's requests and eventually said, "You want to use the Yuginebert Company's channels to open a helicopter maintenance center in Africa, which is a good idea.

As long as I am here, this company will definitely make money in Africa.

However, since this company is under Yuginebert, how do you personally plan to make money?

A branch company's president can only earn so much annual salary, not to mention the environment here in Central Africa.

Unless you want to earn extra money like those old slick operators, what are you really after?"

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Joe Ga's words made Andre nervously wave his hands, saying, "No no no, I never thought that way, I just, I just..."

Joe Ga waved his hand to interrupt Andre's defense, smiling as he said, "It's okay to think about it, wanting to make money is a normal thing.

But you need to consider the 'Professor's' issue. He has never taken a penny that doesn't belong to him, and after his students go out, they use their power to accumulate wealth. It's not a good look."

Upon hearing this, Andre straightened up seriously and said, "Sir, I have never thought of using this project to accumulate wealth. In fact, I am quite satisfied with the salary of the general manager of the branch."

After hearing this, Joe Ga glanced at the always silent 'Mechanic' and shook his head with a chuckle, "You might be satisfied, but what about those people who came to Africa with you to endure hardships? Have you asked if they are satisfied?

Until now, I've only managed to sell ten Little Gazelles. Not to say that the Congo Air Force has some logistical capabilities, even if they give all the maintenance of the ten Little Gazelles to you, how much money can you make?

With the standard dead salary of Seville, how do you expect 'Mechanic' and such skilled technicians to support their families?"

Andre, the bookish nerd, really hadn't considered this issue. He had always been in the state-owned enterprise system, thinking only to use this opportunity to move up a rank.

The salary of a branch general manager plus the expatriate allowance was enough to satisfy him.

Seeing the 'Mechanic' still not enthusiastic, Andre finally realized the problem, nodding in disappointment, "It seems so, sorry..."

Joe Ga couldn't understand how a bookish nerd with such a personality could manage a company well. However, now he confirmed the 'Professor's' attitude, and naturally regarded Andre as one of his own.

Lightly tapping on the table, Joe Ga smiled and said, "Anyway, you are also looking to find a way out for Yuginebert's products. So, here's a suggestion for you...

It will ensure everyone is satisfied, and both you and the people you bring along can make money.

I won't promise too much, but I can guarantee $30,000 to $50,000 US dollars a year."

Upon hearing this, Andre nodded excitedly, saying, "You say, you say, I'm listening..."

Joe Ga glanced at the 'Professor' with a hint of pity on his face, he understood a bit, the 'Professor' probably truly regarded Andre as a son. Eight years of daily companionship, the difference between a student and a son really isn't much.

Watching Andre look completely at a loss, Joe Ga smiled and said, "I'll ask you one question: What is the primary purpose of this company?"

Andre unhesitatingly responded, "To ensure the quality of the company's products and promote purchasing desire among customers."

Joe Ga shook his head and said, "That's not useful. The political value contained in big weapons themselves is higher than the weapons themselves.

I was able to sell the ten Little Gazelles not because they are really useful, but because I bundled them with a project.

Setting up an after-sales center is, of course, a good thing, and I should encourage you.

But if you really want to make a mark in this field, you need to think of something else.

You are the 'Professor's student; you should not set your sights on just being a maintenance company's managing director. Even with aspirations, that isn't enough."

Andre was stunned for a moment, then pulled out a pen and paper from his pocket, sitting across Joe Ga like an eager student, looking at him with expectant eyes...

Now Joe Ga understood why the 'Professor' liked Andre so much, this boy might not be the brightest, but he was definitely humble and eager to learn.

Joe Ga had done extensive homework recently due to the arrival of the Super Albatross.

He wanted to trick Brazilian Airlines into opening a 4S store in Africa, but it didn't succeed in the end.

The Brazilians were duped by the Americans and were in great pain at the time, temporarily lacking the energy to develop in Africa, but they were quite willing for Joe Ga to help them sell the Super Albatross.

After communicating with the Brazilians, Joe Ga decisively blacklisted them, as they really took him as a minor player trying to make a profit margin, and this upset him.

Now that Andre had stepped forward, it gave Joe Ga a new idea.

Yuginebert Company might not sound famous, but as a Seville state-owned enterprise, its influence is very substantial.

SOKO Group, Belgrade Group, these two companies are not under Yuginebert, but their product exports rely on Yuginebert Company.

The so-called Seville Little Gazelle is a product of SOKO Group, which had a business line previously responsible for subcontracting MiG-29 fighters.

Belgrade Group is a bit more impressive; during the former Yugoslavia era, they attempted to develop their own fourth-generation fighter to match NATO's 'Rafale,' and though it was ultimately unsuccessful, they still collaborated with Romania to develop a fighter called 'Little Flying Leopard,' generally known in China as 'NJ-22'.

Even more impressive is that Belgrade Group managed to produce a knock-off version of the Super Albatross. Maybe the avionics and engine are a bit inferior, but the design is almost the same.

Prop-driven fighters have no market in Europe, but their basic trainers seem to be quite popular in Eastern Europe.

Anyone who's seen the photos knows, it's just a downsized knock-off of the Super Albatross.

Joe Ga had learned that the price of a Rast 95V-54 trainer aircraft was US$350,000.

Modify the internal structure, replace it with a fighter aircraft avionics system, add a bullet-proof cockpit ejection seat, reinforce the wings, and install a fuel safety system as well, maybe even get the engine from HP...

How much would such an aircraft be worth?

US$3.5 million at most?

Joe Ga's ongoing concern was the shortage of logistics personnel, and recruiting people was too expensive. Now, Andre's suggestion had sparked new inspiration in him.

Observing Andre's eager expression, Joe Ga smiled and said, "Your idea of setting up an after-sales service center is good, but it's too petty if it's only for little impalas.

Yuginebert is the big brother of channels for both the Belgrade Group and the Belgrade Group, and anything exported from these two companies must go through Yuginebert.

You have the 'Professor' to help you; you can go directly to these two companies to discuss.@@novelbin@@

Whether you recruit from them or poach them, I don't care.

I'll provide the funds for the location; you're responsible for establishing a Central Africa Flight Services Center.

Don't just focus on the few products I'm selling...

Algeria, Egypt, SD, Ethiopia, Congo... many countries have grounded MiG fighters.

If the Russians don't offer warranties, we'll fix them!

If the Russians do offer warranties, we'll just negotiate with the Russians. They can earn the big money, and we'll earn our labor fees.

Socovia, being a subcontractor for MiG fighters, must have people capable of this job, right? Their parts supply chain should be smooth, right?

They can build little impalas themselves; fixing other Russian-made helicopters shouldn't be an issue, right?

All of this is business, and I guarantee you won't be able to finish it all. Even if you only handle Congo's business, it'll be enough for you to strike it rich.

Don't limit your vision to just making money from aircraft repairs. Since I'm funding you, let's set up a real aircraft 4S store.

Little impalas don't necessarily have to be armed helicopters; with a nice paint job, they make great civilian helicopters.

And the same goes for the Belgrade Group; they can manufacture propeller planes. The Rast 95V-54 trainer is nothing in Europe but a great item in Africa.

Bring their products over, put them in a 4S store to sell. Civilian products are legitimate business, after all.

If the items are sold, the manufacturers have to provide a warranty, right? And that money should also end up in your pocket."

As he spoke, Joe Ga looked at Andre, whose forehead had begun to sweat with excitement, and shook his head, saying, "Don't you think that's enough?"

Andre, wide-eyed, said, "Isn't that enough?"

Joe Ga helplessly shook his head and said, "Buddy, you need to think more broadly. This is Africa, where training a fighter pilot is very difficult.

Congo bought ten little impalas, and they haven't even gathered enough pilots yet. They still have to wait for those people to finish training in Seville before they can use those aircraft.

You have such great conditions; why not make use of them? It must be frustrating entertaining a bunch of bumpkins in Seville Country, right?

Let the aircraft manufacturers outsource the pre-sale service to you; we'll buy our own trainer aircraft.

I want basic trainers and jet trainers; we'll help those bumpkins train qualified fighter pilots.

I sell planes, and pre-sale service has always been a surprise bonus. Later, if someone else wants to buy, sorry, let them pay for their own training.

This is the standard international practice. Making money from products and even more from services.

The big countries have high requirements for training pilots. We won't chase that; let's calculate the costs, double our quote, and we'll still be cheaper than the US and Russia.

Selling fighter jets out of a 4S store might seem extreme, but training pilots is a legitimate transaction wherever you mention it."

Upon hearing this, Andre said incredulously, "Sir, Socovia Group should be fine, but the Belgrade Group wouldn't agree, would they?

Their products don't have a market in Africa."

Joe Ga looked at the stubborn Andre and said with a laugh, "No market? What about my Super Albatrosses?

I have six US-standard Super Albatrosses; as long as I'm willing to give a discount, getting US$60 million is definitely doable.

Tell them that if they can provide me with a satisfactory solution, the US$60 million order will be theirs.

Plus, these prop fighter planes have a much bigger market in Africa than you think!"

He continued as he watched the stunned Andre, smiling, "I'll cover all the expenses; the 'Professor' will assist you. What you need to do is find the right people and bring them all to Africa.

Of course, doing this would mean losing your state enterprise status, but I guarantee your income would be dozens of times more than before.

How about it? Are you interested?"