Song Heping's idea nearly scared Yusuf out of his wits.
But he still took Song Heping to see the SA-9 missiles.
The SA-9 anti-aircraft missile has a nickna, "Lantern Pants," and it's not actually considered an advanced air defense system. It's mainly used against low-altitude targets, with a top speed of only Mach 2.
Peter had tasked himself with selling this kind of air defense system to the Salafi Ard in the Sahel region, and it was crystal clear who it was targeted at.
With that in mind, he once again despised those crafty old foxes in the US Army in the depths of his heart.
They say being the enemy of the United States is dangerous, but being a friend of the United States is fatal.
Indeed, that was true.
The French probably would never have imagined that the so-called extremist Ard Organizations taking down their planes and opposing them were actually haunted by Arican ghosts.
In two of the warehouses, Song Heping saw four SA-9 launching systems, which were actually four launch vehicles mounted on BRDM-2 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles with the SA-9 launch device on top.
The advantage of a launch vehicle is its mobility and flexibility, hit and run.
Selling to the Sahel region, Aricans really knew what they were doing. Song Heping felt a chill in his back molars just thinking about the Salafi Ard getting their hands on three sets and then launching a feint to lure French Air Force helicopters into an attack and giving them a taste of these missiles.
After leaving the makeshift airport, Song Heping tried to persuade Yusuf in the car to sell him what he wanted.
But Yusuf kept shaking his head, insisting on special approval procedures from the US Army Command.
At last, Song Heping offered a direct price.
"I'll give you a 300,000 US Dollar commission for a set of SA-9, deal or no deal?"
Although Song Heping had no idea how much these things could really sell for.
Because so far, he hadn't made contact with the liaison of the Salafi Organization.
But even if it was at a loss, this deal had to be done.
Song Heping had his own calculations.
You have to take things step by step when dragging soone down.
You can't just sell planes directly from the start, as that involves too much money and convincing Yusuf wouldn't be easy.
But the SA-9 missile launch system was different.
Song Heping estimated that a set might sell for one or two million.
If that's the case, then the amount wasn't too big.
The amount spent on the previous purchases of guns and artillery was about the sa.
Selling a few sets of SA-9 wouldn't be a big deal.
Sure enough, Yusuf's eyes lit up when he heard the commission amount.
n die for wealth as birds die for food.
The allure of the US Dollar was sothing few could resist.
He was clearly tempted.
Then he began to ponder secretly.
Because the stockpile of systems like the SA-9 was quite large, Yusuf was well aware of this.
Moreover, considering the current situation of recovering weapons and equipnt from the forr governnt army, many of the recovered items were actually broken, so destroyed by explosions, and others had been disassembled with the vehicle driven off.
So there would be reported losses.
Although the reported loss of weapons and equipnt was docunted, no one would co to check them. At most, only the intact items would be inspected.
This presented an opportunity to exploit.
A large number of reported losses, he wouldn't dare.
A small number, though...
Isn't it just about cooking the books?
Even though there were risks, they seed not so significant...
Compared to the commission...
That was a 300,000 US Dollar commission per set!
How many guns would he have to sell to make that amount?
Three sets together, and the commission was close to a million US Dollars.
It was simply too tempting.
"This thing is still too sensitive..."
Yusuf muttered, with a troubled expression on his face.
Song Heping drove the car while turning his head to look at Yusuf.
At that mont, the moon slipped out from the clouds, shining through the windshield onto Yusuf's face.
Song Heping clearly saw three words written on Yusuf's forehead—more money required!
"Cut the nonsense, Yusuf," Song Heping said with a sly smile, "How about 400,000 a set? Will you do it?"
"A reported loss could get a bit, but three sets... that's too many..."
Yusuf still looked like he lacked confidence.
"500,000! US Dollars!"
Song Heping made a flat offer.
"If you want more, keep it as a decoration for yourself!"
"Deal!"
Yusuf instantly beca obliging.
"I'll take the risk, report a few extra losses. If anyone asks for the damaged parts in the future, I'll just say they got lost, stolen! Bla it on a thief!"
Song Heping burst into hearty laughter.
He just couldn't help it.
Money, oh money, you are the knife that kills without drawing blood...
"Alright, within a month, prepare three sets for ," Song Heping emphasized, "with missiles, don't give empty casings."
"Sure, I'll personally inspect them for you!" Yusuf guaranteed, thumping his chest.
Looking at the earnest Yusuf, Song Heping knew this guy would never be able to escape the palm of his hand anymore.
SA-9 missile systems could be sold, and he firmly believed that in a month or two, this guy would even dare to sell planes.
It's like the courtesans in a brothel, always starting with 'selling art but not their bodies.'
It's not that they don't sell.
It's just that the price isn't right yet.
For a mont, Song Heping even felt that he was being too wicked.
Damn, when did he beco so cunning?
He couldn't help but reflect on how the environnt can indeed change a person.
The old him would have scorned such acts.
But now...
He was initiating these acts himself.
And after doing it, he still felt it was 'oh so sweet.'
After sending Yusuf ho, Song Heping couldn't help but start whistling.
Now, it was just a matter of how to take care of Dominic.
He still decided that he couldn't tell Dominic about it for the ti being.
Wait until after the sale, then tell him.
The reason was simple.
He couldn't guarantee he would be able to persuade Dominic 100%.
Nor could he guarantee that Dominic wouldn't leak the news to the French.
That would disrupt his own plans.
After selling the SA-9, he would talk to Dominic.
The Aricans wanted an excuse to increase their troops in the Sahel region.
This objective must be achieved, otherwise there would be no point in being used by them.
If the Salafi Organization did use the SA-9 missiles to attack French Air Force planes, under pressure, the French would agree to the Arican troop increase in the Sahel, but the French would certainly be interested in who shot down their planes and would definitely want revenge. By then, he could help Dominic get his revenge, connecting with French intelligence or military. They would surely be very willing to offer assistance, helping him take out the leader of the Salafi Organization.
In doing so, he would have fulfilled the promise made to Dominic.
This was playing both sides.
To use both ends.
The harm of three sets of SA-9 could be great or not so great, after all, it's only three sets, a total of 12 missiles.
After Salafi Ard is out of ammunition, even if they want the Aricans to sell to them again, it's likely the Aricans wouldn't agree once they've achieved their goal.
Another point is that both publicly and privately, he should eliminate the contact from the Salafi Organization and its leader.
The reason is simple—silencing.
This matter couldn't let anyone trace it back to his company.
He even predicted that, after the Aricans achieve their purpose, Peter would also order him to silence those involved.
After all, the Aricans also feared being traced back to them.
The most suitable person for this job was of course himself.
As he was thinking, Song Heping suddenly swept a casual glance at the rearview mirror.
"Hm?"
A Nissan SUV appeared in the rearview mirror.
The company had such vehicles in the past and currently had them as well.
In Illiguo, this was a common vehicle, mostly used as operational vehicles by private defense companies.
He tried slowing down to see how the other party would react.
As he slowed down, the other party did too.
A few seconds later, the Nissan SUV turned at an intersection and disappeared from the rearview mirror.
"Who could it be?"
A question mark rose in Song Heping's mind.
He seed to sense an unusual scent in the air.
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