Chapter 399 Why can’t it be artillery?
James did not find any problems during the entire signing process. All his thoughts were focused on how to make use of this transaction.
After signing the contract, he immediately announced:
"We have reached an agreement with Bernard Company and will soon send a group of talents in smelting and forging to Bernard Company."
"We also transferred the industrial property rights of Saint-Chamond to Bernard Company."
"I believe this is a crucial step in the cooperation between Schneider and Bernard to fight the enemy."
"We will work together to make France great again!"
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As James had expected, public protests and boycotts quickly died down once the announcement was made.
People would think that since Schneider has already cooperated with Charles, similar things will not happen again in the future. The two major companies can share their resources and act in a unified manner, which is a blessing for France.
James was somewhat pleased with himself. He returned to his office and opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate. He thought to himself, after all, Charles was young. He only thought about industrial development but ignored the possible benefits that the transaction might bring to Schneider.
However, Paulina, who had just finished the call, hurried to James and said seriously, "Sir, only a small part of the 'Saint-Samon' tanks were shipped to Darvaz, and most of them were shipped to the police training base."
James's face changed, he looked up at Paulina, and his movements slowed down unconsciously: "Police training base?"
Then, James gave a reasonable explanation: "Perhaps, Charles wanted to use 'Saint Salmon' for training, or for the soldiers to observe."
Paulina did not object; it was indeed possible.
However, Paulina added: "It could also be training, sir."
James's face turned very ugly. Although he continued to open the champagne in his hand, he recalled every detail of the negotiation with Djoka in his mind. The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. Finally, he put down the bottle, sighed softly and sat back in his chair.
"We've been fooled, Paulina." James looked frustrated. "What Charles really wanted was Saint Chamon."
Paulina nodded slightly; she had thought of this as well.
If Charles wanted smelting and forging technicians and talents, there were many ways to do it. Direct recruitment from the society would also attract many applicants, but he insisted on asking Schneider.
Therefore, it is more likely that "the real purpose is not to drink", and Charles used this to hide his true intention.
James stared at the empty table in front of him in a daze.
The fact that Charles went to such great lengths to buy "Saint Samon" shows that it has value, but Schneider has not discovered it yet.
In Schneider's hands, "Saint Salmon" is a waste, but in Charles's hands, it may shine like gold.
"Do we need to hold a meeting to discuss this issue?" Paulina asked.
James shook his head weakly.
This no longer makes any sense. The industrial property rights are already in Charles' hands. What can we do even if we know its value?
James just hopes that this "value" will not be too high, otherwise, he would be treating a treasure as waste.
More importantly, he might be able to hand over an opportunity to Charles himself, an opportunity to revive Schneider and get it out of Charles' shadow.
People even said, "Look, Saint-Samond would only lose in Schneider's hands, but it shines in Charles' hands!"
James wanted to slap himself twice. He actually sold this opportunity for 2 million francs, 2 million!
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"Saint Salmon" drove into the police training base one after another, and everyone found it incredible, including Tijani.
"So, you really bought 'Saint Shamon'?" Tijani stared at the long line of "Saint Shamon" with an expressionless face.
Xia Er raised his head: "You have seen it."
"Is there a problem with the production of 'Char A1'?" asked Tijani.
Then he seemed to understand something:
"I understand. The military didn't purchase enough 'Char A1's. You can only buy 'Saint Shamon' at a low price to fill the gap?"
"I can fill the funding gap, Brigadier General. I can afford the equipment for a regiment."
Ciel waited quietly for Tijani to finish, then calmly replied, "That's not the reason, General."
"What is that?" Tijani looked a little unwilling and said in an excited tone:
"I heard that the 1st Tank Brigade has been fully equipped with the 'Charter A1', and the 'M1' armored vehicles were first equipped to the 1st Tank Brigade and then to the 105th Infantry Regiment."
"Yes, I know. We are the infantry regiment and it is the tank brigade."
"But we can't use 'Saint Salmon' to make up the numbers, Commodore!"
"It will only bring us trouble and kill many of us!"
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Charles asked back, "Is that how you see it?"
"This is a consensus, Brigadier General." Tijani raised his hand towards the officers and soldiers of the 105th Infantry Regiment who were watching from both sides: "Look at them."
Charles glanced around the whole place, and just as Tijani had said, almost all the officers and soldiers had a look of disgust on their faces, and some soldiers had a look of relief on their faces, because they were already equipped with "M1" armored vehicles and "Charle A1" tanks, and knew that it was unlikely that they would receive the "Saint Samon".
"Relax, General," Ciel replied. "I promise, if you don't want to equip the Saint-Samond, I will replace them all with the Ciel A1."
"Are you serious?" Tijani's eyes lit up.
"Of course." Charles answered simply: "If the military does not order, I will give the 105th Infantry Regiment one for each on behalf of Bernard Company."
"Is it a deal?" Tijani's face showed joy.
"It's a deal!" Charles nodded with a smile.
This guy Tijani seems to have regarded the 105th Infantry Regiment as his own property and has tried every means to accumulate equipment for it.
"You are doomed, Brigadier General." Tijani turned his gaze back to the Saint-Samon. The last one just passed in front of the two of them. He showed a trace of contempt in his eyes: "I will not change my mind. They are just some useless guys."
A smile appeared on Ciel's lips, and he asked, "Tell me about their shortcomings."
“Need I say more?” Tijani rolled his eyes. “The battlefield is the best proof, Brigadier General. They are always defeated miserably, and it’s not easy to even drive in front of the enemy.”
Ciel replied, "What if we don't need it to get in front of the enemy?"
Tijani laughed. “If it doesn’t need to get in front of the enemy, what kind of tank is it?”
Tanks are used to tear open enemy defenses. Not only do they have to be able to drive in front of the enemy, they also have to be able to cross trenches, and they even have to have speed and defense, which the "Saint Samon" does not have.
Charles asked in return: "Why can't it be artillery, General?"
(End of this chapter)
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