Chapter 455 Efficiency comes first
What Gao Guang and Tom are doing now is a test to see the most basic intention.
If the most basic links cannot be carried out, for example, if the arsenal is unwilling to scrap more ammunition, then you have to find another way. The matter must still be done, but the method will be different.
Coming to the door rashly like this without even having to verify your identity is definitely not a normal transaction process.
But having said that, it’s not normal to do anything with Tom. It’s normal to do anything with Tom that’s not normal.
If this were to follow the normal process, the Emirates would have to wait a few days before replying to a letter, and a few more days before moving on to the next item. In short, waiting for the preliminary work to be done to be completed, the time would be at least
It will take a month to pass, and then the day lilies will be cold.
So Tom must have some way to make the procrastinating and lazy Emirates more efficient, but Gao Guang hasn't discovered Tom's method yet.
Highlights They left the city of Dubai. The road conditions were very good at first, but after turning onto an asphalt road with good surface, but occasionally covered with yellow sand, there were no vehicles at all, and they walked along the path.
A few kilometers away, he saw a large building located in the desert.
The height of the building is not high, and the whole building is surrounded by a barbed wire fence. From a distance, all the buildings are painted in desert camouflage, and even the gate is painted in desert camouflage.
We arrived at the arsenal, but we didn’t know its name, and there weren’t even any street signs on the road.
The car stopped. Several people did not get out of the car. The man in white robe said a few words to the people on the sentry post. Then the electric door opened and the car drove into the gate of the arsenal.
The word "rich" is written everywhere in this arsenal. Looking at the large semicircular vault structure of the ammunition depot and the rows of white air conditioners on the outer wall, Gao Guang finally couldn't help but say: "
Is the ammunition depot still equipped with air conditioning?”
"This is one of the largest ammunition depots in Dubai. Of course, humidity and temperature must be guaranteed."
The man in white robe who drove the car didn't say much. He parked the car in front of a row of offices and said to Tom: "Let's get out of the car."
Without making an appointment or making a phone call, Scissors took Tom to meet the man in the white robe. The man in the white robe and the high-gloss lights went to an arsenal.
We have reached this point without even knowing the name. If the UAE's army has been so efficient, then logically speaking, its combat effectiveness should be quite strong.
"Please come in."
Bai Pao directly opened an office, got off the car and left the air conditioner for less than ten seconds. Before sweat was about to pour out, Gao Guang and the others entered a cold air-conditioned room.
"This is my office. Please wait here for a moment while I go get someone over."
Signing for Tom and Gao Guang to sit down, Shi Shiran in white robe left.
Gao Guang looked at Tom, who spread his hands and said, "Why are you looking at me like this?"
"Have you always been so efficient?"
Gao Guang didn't want to show his timidity, but what happened today was always beyond his cognition, so if he didn't figure things out, he would still show his timidity in the future, so he had to ask clearly what he should ask.
Tom first smiled disdainfully, and then he whispered: "If they can fight as efficiently as they make money, well, no, they don't even bother to make money. The reason why you feel that everything is going well today is thanks to the scissors
I have communicated with them in advance.”
Tom lowered his voice and said, "It's not convenient for Scissors to show up in person, but that doesn't mean he really doesn't do anything."
The CIA is always mysterious in its work, and they won't let Gao Guang see the entire process. Well, that's right when you think about it, it's still within the normal range.
But there was still one thing Gao Guang didn't understand. He asked again: "Don't you even need to say your name?"
"It's just a key link, but he's not a big shot. He just needs to do what he needs to do. We're just here to get an attitude. It's not time to get to know each other and start in-depth cooperation. There's no rush."
Just as Tom finished speaking, the white robe came back with a middle-aged man in military uniform.
The man in white robe sat down and said nothing, while the man in military uniform began to chatter in Arabic.
Come on, I didn't understand a word, but Tom didn't need an interpreter, and he talked a lot with the men in military uniforms.
After talking for a while, Tom said to Gao Guang: "He asked us how much we could give, and I think five million is more appropriate."
Gao Guang stretched out his hand and said, "Okay, just say it."
Tom murmured again. After a while, Tom stood up and shook hands with the man in military uniform.
Gao Guang stood up, and then the man in his fifties, wearing a military uniform, smiled and shook hands with him, then waved and left.
The whole process only lasted about five minutes, and Gao Guang still had no idea what was going on.
Sitting down again, Tom said to the white robe: "There is no problem here, but please provide an inventory list so that we can use it to quote the buyer. Also, please be sure not to leak this matter."
Baipao spoke English. He nodded and smiled: "Of course, no one will know about this until the application is approved."
After finishing speaking, Baipao said calmly: "Let's go back."
The three people got back in the car and drove for an hour. Baipao took Gao Guang and Tom back to the hotel.
Waiting to enter the hotel lobby, Gao Guang finally couldn't bear it anymore and whispered: "What did we do today?"
Tom didn't speak, but said with a relaxed look: "We'll talk about it when we get back. It's time to take the next step."
Although it was a business grab, and although everything went smoothly with this voice, Gao Guang didn't like this state of being confused the whole time.
Whether doing something is difficult or easy, it must be done clearly.
After returning to Tom's room, Gao Guang said again: "Please explain to me carefully what happened today?"
Tom took a breath, spread his hands, and said: "After receiving the price call, I started to contact my colleagues in Dubai. I investigated the key people who would participate in the bidding, that is, the one in the white robe. They communicated in advance.
After a while, we can just go directly to see him today."
Gao Guang nodded and said, "What did you say in the arsenal?"
"The man in the white robe wanted to make the money, but he didn't know if the arsenal would be willing. He waited for us to arrive, then took us to the arsenal and talked with the lieutenant colonel in charge of managing the arsenal. The negotiation was concluded.
If you get it, you can move on to the next step. If it doesn’t work out, you’ll have to take another path.”
"Done the deal?"
Tom nodded and said: "Yes, I said that I would cooperate with him and ask him to apply for the destruction of an additional batch of expired ammunition. The lieutenant colonel agreed. He will submit an application and if it is approved, he can get it.
Five million dollar reward."
Gao Guang thought for a moment and said: "When I do things, especially making money, it is very difficult. I feel that making money is the most difficult thing in the world. But today, it is also a matter of making money, which makes me feel that it is too smooth."
To what extent, don’t they have any concerns? Don’t they need to know who you are and whether you have money to definitely agree?”
Tom curled his lips and said: "This is just the beginning. The guy who connected us just made a phone call, and the people at the arsenal were only responsible for making an application report. This is their job, and then they are only willing to earn five hundred
It’s only ten thousand, how difficult would it be?”
Tom waved his hand and said: "The real difficulty lies behind. After submitting the application report, whether the superiors are willing to approve or not is the key."
"Will it be approved?"
"I don't know. It depends on whether the person we found is important enough. Now that we have completed the preliminary investigation work, it's time for Hank to take action."
Smiling, Tom took out his mobile phone. He dialed a number and waited for the call to be connected. He said calmly: "Hey, Mad Dog and I just met with the person in charge of the arsenal. He is willing to submit an application report.
But whether this application can be approved depends on whether the person you are looking for is willing to talk."
"How much profit is there?"
"The eighty-six million includes cost and freight, leaving a profit of 200 million. The CIA will take 20%, and 10 million will be given to the arsenal, which means there is still a profit of 150 million to be divided."
Hank whispered: "One hundred and fifty million, a big amount. Leave fifty million for Dubai and one hundred million for the Pentagon. It's enough. I'll start contacting you. Please wait for my call."
Hank hung up the phone, and Tom said to Gao Guang: "It won't take long for there to be news. One hundred and fifty million is definitely enough. As long as the number is large enough, the Pentagon gentlemen are very efficient."
The efficiency of office matters and private matters are definitely different. Office matters can be put on hold, but private matters have to race against time.
Three minutes later, Hank called back, and Tom politely put the phone on speakerphone, and then heard Hank say slightly nervously: "I have agreed from above, we will split it into 20%, and the middleman has been identified. He
You have to go out for an event, but you have to find a big boss with enough weight to back it up. The three parties on the Pentagon side will definitely be fine."
Tom whistled softly, but Hank continued: "Mad dog, are you sure you can get the money? Let me tell you, if we don't get the money, we will be completely ruined!"
At this time, if you say anything ambiguous and try to shirk responsibility, the iron triangle will fall apart immediately, so Gao Guang said categorically: "As long as you can get things done, money will definitely be no problem."
Hank breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Very good, I will do my best to handle it right away."
Tom whispered: "Brother, it's time to find out. Who are you looking for?"
"Lt. Gen. Lloyd Gortney, the former director of Joint Staff Information Management and the former commander in Iraq, retired last year. Now it's time for him to get his rewards. He can be the middleman in this business, man, okay?"
Tom nodded repeatedly and whispered: "Yes, he is qualified. Brother, the person you are looking for is indeed important, but can he hold down Morris?"
"I don't know who is behind Morris, but Morris won't give General Gortney a penny. As long as General Gortney is willing to make this money, he has to stand on our side. Stand on our side. He
You have to deal with Morris."
After Hank finished speaking, he breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Guys, I can't leave Afham now. I can only rely on you over there. We have to hurry up and get it done before Morris reacts."
Chapter completed!