"right!"
Alan looked at Tanaka Kubo with a smile, as if to say, you are very smart.
"Summer is coming soon. For new products, I hope you can add some new features, even if it's just some water stickers."
"What color scheme do you want, sir?"
Tanaka Kubo still has the final say on the product's appearance and color matching. As long as this gentleman is happy, even if he wants colorful black, he has the confidence to let the design department make it!
…
"Well, you see... you can add some watermelon elements to it."
"???"
Tanaka Kubo was very disappointed. Many people like to eat watermelon in summer, but...
If this product's appearance were sold in America, it would look like a watermelon!
This thing...it's easy to deal with in other places, but in America, things like watermelons are always associated with certain discriminations.
The main reason is that the slave owners in America used to grow watermelons as food for black people because watermelons are easy to grow and have high yields.
In addition, when black people eat watermelon, they often like to eat it directly with their hands, and the watermelon juice splashes everywhere, which looks very dirty. Later, whenever this thing appears, it can break the defense of some people with fragile hearts.
In Allen's opinion, what is the most enjoyable way to eat watermelon?
Put the watermelon in the refrigerator or chill it in well water, cut it in half, and eat it with a spoon. This is the most enjoyable way to eat it.
But if you think it's unsightly to eat it by scooping it out, you can also cut it into pieces and eat it with a toothpick or a fork.
I just don't understand why those people like to make a big deal out of these things and become afraid of everything.
Since they have ambiguities about this, let's just take it out and attack it separately.
…
"Sir, this may be..."
"I know what you want to say, but have you ever thought that sometimes when doing marketing, there is no need to be so comprehensive. Some groups are not your target customers, and they don't have the money to buy your products."
Allen said this, patted Tanaka Kubo on the shoulder and said meaningfully: "If you use this obviously ambiguous promotional method, although you lose some potential customers who are of little value, you can gain a group of customers who did not originally belong to you!"
Sony already has a previous record. They seem to be so mean as to use other people's pain points for publicity. Now Allen is just bringing this kind of thing out in advance to guide them onto the "correct" path.
First they will use the black trick, and then they can make some radical white Americans turn to them.
By the way, it can also bring a wave of news popularity.
Most importantly…
What Alan didn't say was that Sony has been a little dishonest recently. They haven't even completely taken over the Commonwealth market in Great Britain, and they are always thinking about continuing to expand into the American market.
I always want to acquire some more industries in America.
How can this be possible?
Once you get on Master Allen's boat, it's not easy to get off or to have two boats at once.
In Allen's eyes, Sony is now a big piece of fat meat. Seeing their own fat meat, they always want to jump into other people's pot. Although they have already eaten a lot of oil, Allen does not want others to eat it even if he wants to destroy them.
What I can’t get, you can’t get!
He now wants to dig some holes for Sony and try to throw some dirty water on them that they can't bear to refuse.
Capital...
When faced with real sales and user groups, it is understandable to change your stance a little bit and do some stupid things as long as you can make money.
Alan just didn't believe they would have the heart to give up such an opportunity.
Even if they don't take the bait, he still has hundreds of Koreans detained. If he sends a few people over, even if they pretend to be from Sony, they will be dragged into the water!
Want to break away from Master Allen and take into account the development of America?
No way!
As long as they do it, it will be a handle to further control them in the future.
…
Alan briefly explained to Tanaka Kubo the benefits and "small risks" involved.
"Even if there is too much controversy in the end, aren't you very good at apologizing? You can hold a press conference, bow a few times on stage and apologize, right? A few months of continued news attention will allow you to expand your market in the United States. Just think about how much your popularity will increase in these few months?"
To be honest, Tanaka Kubo was moved by what Alan said.
In fact, the Japanese also look down on black people. What they really admire are white people. To them, black people are really just like that. Except when filming, they need to use some talented players, and there is not much demand for them at other times. In addition, if they promote it like this, the southern American market will open its doors to them!
"Your Excellency...I still need to go back and call headquarters to discuss this."
Tanaka Kubo sat on the sofa, twisted his butt, and agreed with a smile on his face.
Alan stood up, looked down at Tanaka Kubo and said, "Then you have to hurry up. You will also have to help us clarify the matter of taking the wrong movie master tape. We have to make good use of the heat of the news and the power of public opinion."
"Yes! I understand. I'll call right away."
…
As Allen walked out of the office, he tilted his head and said to Tanaka Kubo who was following him, "As for the press conference, we have a professional team of screenwriters. I will arrange everything here. Once you finish the phone call and discuss it, you can notify Patrice."
"Okay, I will make a decision by tomorrow morning. Thank you for your concern."
Arriving at the office courtyard, Tanaka Kubo trotted over and opened the car door for Alan. After Alan got in, he gently closed the door and gave another very standard bow.
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The convoy left the office and headed west along the coastal road towards Port Llanelli.
After less than an hour's drive, we finally arrived at the small port where the warships were docked.
This is considered a private pier, but the water level is relatively deep. However, there are not many berths and it is generally not open to the public.
Other fishing boats, cargo ships, etc., generally go to the nearby port of Llanelli. In addition, there are warships docked here and the surrounding area has been closed for a long time, so few people will come here.
A few days ago, Li Zairong came here for the first time and the warship he saw was the Cardiff destroyer, which had completed the sealing procedures, been maintained, and was moored here.
This warship certainly cannot be driven directly to the sealed port, as it would be exposed there.
We can only stop here and find some people responsible for inspection to come and do a fake test.
…
As soon as Allen got out of the car, he looked at the sun that was about to set not far from the sea. In the afterglow, the 125-meter ship looked slender but majestic.
This thing may seem small just by looking at the photo, but only by seeing it in person can you find out what a huge monster this regular warship is.
At least Alan served on this ship for several years and still has deep feelings for it.
In the mid-to-late 1960s, Britain developed sea-to-air missiles. At that time, they needed to equip new warships. After several design changes, they finally designed this, the Sheffield class, which is the Type 42 destroyer.
The technical indicators required at that time were that the ship must be able to be integrated with the fleet, provide the fleet with a series of capabilities such as air defense, anti-sea, and anti-submarine, and that it must have a certain degree of autonomous combat capability.
To put it bluntly, it must be able to team up with teammates and cooperate with big guys, but it must also be able to work alone. It can be considered a small all-purpose ship.
The first batch of ships will cost approximately 30 million pounds each, and the quoted price will be 50 million pounds each.
The extra 20 million pounds difference will of course be shared by the naval bosses. If shipbuilding doesn't make money, then why build it?
…
The first batch entered service in the 1970s, and the Cardiff has only been in service for less than ten years.
The British media at the time had new warships, missiles, radars, etc., and the newspapers were hyping them up, even describing them as star destroyers.
It wasn't until the Falklands War a few years ago, when two of their ships were sunk by Argentina, that the "myth" was shattered and the British were left with a bruise in their faces.
Later, in order to shirk responsibility, this type of destroyer was identified as having "design defects" by the higher-ups, and all remaining construction plans were cancelled. The drawings were improved before the second batch of enlarged POR models were produced.
It was with the help of this statement that Allen was able to successfully withdraw the ship.
Now it's just a matter of taking it a step further and making it retreat more thoroughly.
…
Thomas saw Allen get off the car, and quickly walked to Allen's side and reported in a low voice: "Sir, the inspection team has done the inspection, and has issued reports on the 'problematic' places. The personnel sent by the shipyard have also marked which equipment cannot be retained. Do you want to go up and take a look?"
Alan nodded, said nothing, and slowly walked to the side of the boat and boarded.
The Cardiff, which has been in service for less than ten years, has undergone a major maintenance. In theory, it is now a 95% new warship.
The technical indicator for the design of this thing at the time was a theoretical service life of at least 25 years, but in general, the technical specifications and standards of warships are high, and as long as they are properly maintained, it will not be a problem to serve for forty years.
Even if it is retired, it can still serve for another 20 to 30 years if it is maintained and sold to other countries.
In addition, how long is the theoretical service life?
In addition, now that this thing is being converted into a civilian yacht, the environment and intensity of use will be greatly reduced. Without saying too much, as long as this boat is well maintained, it can basically be used until Alan is too old to play.
As long as the yacht is modified by then, with a length of 125 meters and a standard displacement of 3,150 tons, and a full load displacement of more than 4,000 tons, it will be able to leap into the top ten super private yachts in the world, or even the top five.
As long as they fill up the gas and bring supplies, Alan and a hundred servants can sustain themselves for a month and a half when they go out to sea!
Whenever you want to go somewhere, you can just go there on your yacht and be your own person on the sea!
Think about what a private yacht that is 125 meters long and 14.3 meters wide means?
In ordinary residential and commercial high-rise communities, the height standard for each floor is three to 3.5 meters. Generally, a three-meter height is considered good. 125 meters...
The concept of a 40-story residential complex with four large three-bedroom units lying directly in the sea...
It's no exaggeration to say that it's a palace on the sea.
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Looking at the large areas of weapons marked with demolition signs, Alan felt very distressed.
“Do all these have to be demolished?”
They are all good cannons and missile launchers.
"Well……"
Thomas looked at Allen and could only advise against his will: "Sir, these are offensive weapons. If you keep them by force, it will be very troublesome for you to stop at other ports when you travel abroad!"
"Um……"
Alan looked at the only remaining weapon system, which was the famous American MK15 six-barrel 20mm small-caliber cannon "CIWS" close-range weapon system, and nodded with satisfaction.
As long as this thing is left, it will be fine. With the matching radar, this thing can automatically defend against incoming missiles, aircraft and other weapons within ten kilometers without manual operation. Of course...
It can be used to attack ships when it is laid flat, but the main purpose of this thing is to be a real "defensive weapon".
…
After touching the cannon again, Allen said reluctantly, "Have you arranged the buyers for the weapon system?"
These weapons cannot be kept for use, but they can be sold for money!
Moreover, the profit from the sales will be shared among all those who have contributed to this matter, which is considered a benefit for everyone, so Thomas has been keeping an eye on it.
…
"Everything has been contacted. It's the Argentines. They want to test the performance of the weapons and study them. Maybe they can order a new warship then."
"???"
Alan suddenly turned his head and looked at Thomas.
"Fuck, you are such a fucking talent, how did you get in touch with the Argentines?"
The two sides had a bloody fight a few years ago, with Britain winning narrowly. Now they turn around and come to buy weapons?
"Uh... this is the person in charge of the contact at the shipyard. I heard someone from the Navy Department introduced him."
Thomas didn't understand what was going on here, he was just responsible for the superficial guarding.
"oh……"
Alan nodded. It seemed that those people he had connections with had intervened. No wonder he was able to get new orders.
Building a destroyer like this can directly or indirectly provide more than 3,000 jobs to the shipyard and related supporting enterprises, which is quite impressive.
Gentlemen of Great Britain, as long as you can pay, it doesn’t matter who you are, you will be sold.
Argentina has personally experienced the power of this type of destroyer. Although they sank two of them, they should be deceiving themselves. If this type of warship did not pose a threat, why would they attack it?
really……
You have to try out the things you buy!
…
"Okay, let them tow it away. You will be responsible for the follow-up contact with the shipyard. Show me the design drawings and budget and hand them over to me."
Alan walked down the gangway, silently glanced at the hull number on the side of the bow in the shadows, and silently said goodbye to Cardiff. From now on, you can retire with peace of mind and eat, drink and have fun with me.
Seeing the workers getting busy boarding the ship, Alan didn't allow them to stay here any longer.
In this era, the Internet is about to be born. In the future, information will become more and more developed, and there will be more and more idle people. There will be fewer opportunities to make money in a fair and legitimate way.
A few decades later, if there are some idle people who take a short video and post it online, who knows what outsiders will say. But it’s good now. Once the port is closed, there are no outsiders. Even if someone can see the warship from a distance, they won’t think too much about it.
All the procedures for this warship are "real" and follow the procedures. Even if someone exposes them in the future, no fault can be found.