"10 Gew98 rifle production lines, 30,000 pounds each.”
"Four Madsen light machine gun production lines, 120,000 pounds each.”
"There are also two Maxim MG08 heavy machine guns, 180,000 pounds.”
Rowe smiled warmly and said," That's a total of 1.14 million pounds, right?”
"That's right."
Adam's heart was bleeding, but he still managed to maintain a smile.
This trip would cost them at least 200,000 pounds! 200,000!
He felt bitter in his heart, but he did not say it.
This damned Chinese profiteer! They were as treacherous as the Arabs!
"Then,"
Luo Wei chuckled." Where's the factory equipment that we agreed on before?”
"This."
Adam smiled bitterly." We can provide a steel mill, but it will cost more.”
"Money is not a problem."
Luo Wei waved his hand, his heroic spirit soaring into the sky.
Adam had a smile of agreement on his face, but he couldn't help but complain in his heart.
Since you don't lack money, why did you bargain with me so ruthlessly just now?
It was just that Germany really had no choice now.
Otherwise, why would he agree to sell it to you at such a low price?
In the First World War, Germany had more than five million soldiers. Even when they surrendered, there were still two to three million left.
It was precisely because of such a large army that they were able to maintain the huge orders of the military industry.
However, after the war ended, the Versailles treaty was signed.
The German army was limited to 100,000 men.
The military production that was once used to supply millions of people now only needed to supply 100,000 people.
Although this greatly reduced the pressure on the military, it also caused the orders and profits to decrease greatly.
This would inevitably lead to the bankruptcy of a large number of factories and the loss of a large number of workers.
Their military industry would shrink by at least ten times.
In the past few years, Germany had dismantled many factories and equipment.
However, there were still quite a few left.
Now that someone wanted to buy it, Germany was naturally overjoyed.
After all, it was a waste to keep these weapons production lines. They would be dismantled sooner or later.
It would be best if they could sell it now to make money. Even if they couldn't make money, it would be good if they could stop the loss in time.
Otherwise, why would they agree to Rowei's conditions so easily?
"Mr. Luo."
Adam looked at Rowei and said carefully," We still have other factories to sell. Do you still want them?”
"Oh, for example?"
Luo Wei raised his eyebrows slightly.
"For example, the tank manufacturing plant and the aircraft manufacturing plant.”
Adam whispered.
"Yes."
After a moment of contemplation, Rowe slowly nodded under Adam's overjoyed expression.
Therefore, after a discussion.
The final price was 1.5 million pounds.
Except for the weapons production line that Rowei requested.
Germany would also send over supporting steelworks and various machinery and equipment.
There were even two tank manufacturing plants and an aircraft manufacturing plant.
And this was the initiative of Germany.
To be honest, Rowe didn't care about the planes and tanks of this era.
The manufacturing process was too crude, and it was not very practical. Its performance was even more unreliable.
For example, the two tank manufacturing factories given by the Germans could only produce the Av7 tank.
The AKV7 tank was undoubtedly a complete failure.
As a moving fortress, he was qualified, but he did not deserve the title of tank.
Compared to the German zoo in World War II, these old things were simply laughable.
However, for the current China, it was better than nothing.
As for the plane-
In fact, it was just a biplane. During World War II, it was a living target.
But now, it could barely be used.
As for why Germany would force these factories to Rowei?
The reason was very simple. They couldn't afford it.
During World War I, the German government developed the AKV7 tank to participate in the war.
In the end, the tank factory was built, but the war ended after only 20 tanks were built.
It was the same for airplanes. After the war ended, they had lost their use.
Because of the Versailles treaty.
The Versailles treaty not only stipulated that the number of German troops could not exceed 100,000, but also stipulated that Germany could not develop tanks, artillery, and air forces.
In other words, the factories they built during the war would be demolished.
Two years before the end of the first battle, they still wanted to struggle.
She thought that she might be able to fool him.
However, Britain and France did not want to give Germany a chance to breathe.
In these two years, Germany had completely lost its spirit.
They no longer had unrealistic dreams of counterattacking.
Those factories that were once protected by death were also being demolished one after another.
If they were to demolish it directly, they would really lose everything.
Germany would certainly not be willing to suffer such a huge loss.
However, if they did not dismantle it, the British and French would definitely not let it go.
Therefore, if there was a buyer willing to accept it.
Germany was smiling from ear to ear.
"Mr. Luo."
Adam was all smiles." I'll bring the contract over in two days. When the time comes, please prepare the deposit, Mr. Luo.”
"Of course, my friend."
Luo Wei was also full of smiles.
"Oh, right."
Rowe suddenly asked," Does Germany still have excess armaments to sell?”
"Mr. Luo."
Adam's face immediately turned serious." I must remind you that the Versailles treaty states that Germany is not allowed to import and export weapons.”
"Oh, I'm sorry. It's my fault."
Rowe shrugged.
"However…"
Adam smiled." If you're referring to the fire sticks that were scrapped in World War I, Mr. Luo, Germany is more than happy to sell them.”
During the First World War, the military supplies accumulated by Germany were almost exhausted.
However, just the millions of soldiers added up to millions of guns.
Even if many of them had been out of repair for years, there were at least hundreds of thousands of them that were 90% new.
In fact, even if the Versailles treaty did not restrict the export of German weapons, these hundreds of thousands of guns were destined to rot in the warehouse.
The arms race of World War I had ended.
Every country was cutting military spending and laying off staff.
How could they have the spare money to buy your gun if they couldn't even use up their own stock?
Unfortunately, Rowei was a person with spare money.
As for how Germany could sell weapons when the sale of weapons was banned, it was even simpler.
As long as the weapon was disassembled and the parts were sold as scrap, it would be fine.
" In terms of price…"
Rowei looked at Adam meaningfully.
Adam's expression froze.
"How about three pounds per unit?"
Adam said carefully.
"One pound at most."
Luo Wei shook his head and said slowly," Mr. Adam, don't forget that these weapons were sold to the German army. It was better for Germany not to be too greedy.”
"Deal."
Adam instinctively wanted to refuse, but when he saw Rowei's faint smile, he was shocked.
In the end, he could only smile bitterly and agree.
After all, he was probably the only buyer in the world who would buy German goods.
So what if he didn't agree?
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