Chapter 512 An Eye-Opening Experience

This time, the city was determined and dealt with Chen Jiayong and his gang with swift and decisive action, immediately arranging for interrogation and taking statements.

Meanwhile, the city issued a notice.

Merchants still in the area were notified that the individuals who had disrupted the market had been arrested, and they were told to stay and continue trading normally.

As a result, the merchants who remained in Heihe were relieved and went to the market on the island as usual the next day, and the middlemen also resumed their activities.

The goods that Tengyue Company had stockpiled at the dock had already been sourced from customers through Chen Weiguo and others, and could be loaded onto trucks and shipped out directly.

Border trade has returned to its former bustling state, and at this time, Sheng Xiping's old friends, Ivanov and Andrei, also brought good news.

Ivanov has been busy these past few days, pulling strings with many people, and has indeed obtained some good stuff.

"Sheng, I've got everything you wanted, and the quantity is guaranteed to satisfy you."

In addition, we also contacted Belas Minervans.

Of course, these machines and vehicles aren't brand new; they're about 80% new. The price is very attractive. I wonder if you'd like them?

The Longjiang Hotel had a chef specially invited from Harbin who could cook Russian food, and Ivanov, Andrei, and others were quite satisfied with their meal.

As for the Belas minecarts, Sheng Xiping would need to pay a certain percentage in US dollars, with the remainder paid in supplies.

With the cooperation agreement reached, it's time to celebrate.

"No, no, Ivan, I'm just a small businessman, dealing in some machinery and vehicles, just making a little money."

Only this mining cart is outside the expected range, so we need to find a buyer.

That sounds a bit arrogant, but after these few trades, everyone knows that Ivanov does indeed have that capability.

I heard your business is doing really well now and you're very busy. What brings you to see me today?

Everything else is fine; everything was arranged in advance, and as long as I give the word, they will send someone to pick up the goods.

Sheng Xiping had never dared to imagine that Ivanov could actually get his hands on a minecart. He never expected that this guy had such power that he could even get his hands on a minecart.

It's not a new car, it's about 70-80% new, and they'll provide a set of easily damaged parts.

Upon hearing this, Sheng Xiping was so excited he almost jumped for joy. If he could get his hands on the Belas minecart, he would have struck gold.

"I'm not an arms dealer. I can't afford planes or tanks," Sheng Xiping said, shaking his head half-jokingly.

When signing the contract, Sheng Xiping didn't forget to give Ivanov some instructions.

"Uncle, it's me, Xiping. I need to talk to you about something."

At that time, Sino-Soviet relations were still good, so about three thousand Belas mining trucks came in from the Russian side.

Of course, Ivanov's quoted price is low, so even spending a small amount of US dollars is extremely cost-effective.

"What? A mining cart, the Russians' Belas?"

“Oh, Sheng, we’re best friends. I wouldn’t joke like that with a friend.” Ivanov patted Sheng Xiping on the shoulder and laughed heartily.

Items like skim milk powder, polyvinyl chloride, agricultural machinery, excavators, and bulldozers can be obtained through barter.

"Uncle, here's what happened. I got some mining carts from the Russians, some with a capacity of thirty tons and some with a capacity of forty tons."

The two parties signed an agreement on the spot and reached a cooperation agreement.

"Wow, my nephew is amazing! This is a rare find. It's not just 70-80% new, it could still work even if it were older."

It's already early March, and as temperatures rise, the ice on the river will change shape, from its original horizontal distribution to a vertical arrangement, resembling ice needles.

"Don't worry, this batch of ore trucks is very close to Blagoveshchensk. I'll arrange for people to come as soon as I get back, and the first batch should arrive by the day after tomorrow at the latest," Ivanov solemnly promised.

Later, relations between the two countries deteriorated and trade was interrupted. The country could only develop and manufacture mining trucks on its own, but the quality was not satisfactory, and there was a huge shortage of mining trucks in the country.

In the 1950s and 60s, China could not manufacture large mining trucks, and foreign countries imposed an embargo on us, so we could not purchase mining trucks from Western countries.

"Don't even mention Belas minecarts, even if you want airplanes or tanks, I can help you find a way."

This type of ice has little load-bearing capacity. The mine carts are very heavy, and it would be dangerous to walk on the river.

"Dear Ivanov, you're not kidding me? The Belas minecart, you really can get it?"

"I was thinking of asking my uncle if he could inquire at the mine whether they need it," Sheng Xiping said directly, without beating around the bush.

"If we wait any longer, the river won't be able to support the weight, and our transaction will have to be postponed until the river thaws, which is too troublesome."

Sheng Xiping called Zhang Shouzhi first. Fushun Coal Mine is a large open-pit coal mine, and mine carts are very suitable for it. When there is good news, he will definitely contact his own relative first.

Sheng Xiping spent an afternoon discussing with Ivanov and others, finalizing the details of the cooperation.

"Ivan, the other things aren't in a rush, but we must hurry up with the mining trucks and complete all the transactions within half a month."

Upon seeing Sheng Xiping, Ivanov immediately gave him a big hug and then said...

When Zhang Shouzhi heard that it was Sheng Xiping, he smiled. As the eldest uncle, he was happier than anyone else that his nephew had made something of himself.

After seeing Ivanov and his group off, Sheng Xiping immediately made a phone call to his contact person.

"Hey, Xiping, you haven't called your uncle in ages."

The machinery and vehicles that Ivanov brought were all old, so they were extremely cheap, only slightly more expensive than scrap metal.

That's easy enough. The three northeastern provinces have plenty of mineral deposits, and they all need those large mining trucks. As long as you can contact the right people, you won't have to worry about selling them.

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