Chapter 512

Upon hearing this, Long San's eyes, which were like an eagle's, narrowed.

Lockheed Martin could be said to be the largest arms dealer in the Ugly Nation.

It was the head of the Ugly Nation's five major military-industrial groups.

The company was founded in 1912 and was an aerospace manufacturer with a century of history,

and it was also the Ugly Nation's number one defense contractor.

Not only did it produce the most advanced fifth-generation fighter, the F22, but it also developed the stealth multi-role fighter, the F35.

In addition, the company also almost monopolized all of the Ugly Nation's military satellite production and launch business,

and could be said to have been the leader in the global arms industry.

However, one must be fair, excluding the auctions.

Because the DWS platform's prices were too cheap, it could not compare to the other party in terms of sales profits at all.

"Hello, Mr. Lawrence!"

Long San reached out his hand and shook the other party's.

Then he heard Jim Lawrence say:

"Mr. Long, I have a few friends who want to meet you; I wonder if that is possible?"

Although he didn't know what medicine the other party was selling in their gourd, Long San still nodded.

Consequently, Jim Lawrence took Long San and left the banquet together.

Those guests clearly knew Jim Lawrence's identity and immediately cleared a path.

Even the unreliable one smiled when he saw this scene.

Because he knew that these military-industrial complexes of the Ugly Nation owed him a favor tonight.

One must know that these military-industrial complexes generally supported the Elephant Party,

and not the unreliable one's Donkey Party.

However, this time Lockheed Martin found him, hoping to be able to see Mr. Long.

Thus, the ones who were truly paying for this banquet became these arms giants.

And on this side, Long San, led by Jim Lawrence, went into a relatively private small room.

Yet, inside, there were already four middle-aged men.

Every one of these people had deep eyes and seemed very shrewd.

Then, Jim Lawrence introduced them:

"This is the Boeing CEO, Mr. Meredith Leonard!"

Meredith Leonard, who had somewhat thinning hair and a stout body, stood up and said:

"Very happy to meet you, Mr. Long...!"

Soon, Long San knew the others in the room.

Raytheon CEO Stiwell Philip.

Northrop Grumman's George Burton.

General Dynamics' Emerson Vick.

And these, just from their appearance, one could tell they were standard Anglo-Saxons.

After Long San shook hands with these people one by one, he sat down.

Jim Lawrence of Lockheed Martin said:

"Since Mr. Long, representing the DWS platform, has arrived, then gentlemen, please speak...!"

Consequently, George Burton of Northrop Grumman said:

"Mr. Long, the DWS platform has no intention of respecting intellectual property rights; you are selling our weapons on a massive scale, yet you haven't paid us a single dollar.

Isn't that very strange?"

"So, weapons also require copyright? But to us, those are just backward things.

If we hadn't manufactured too many in the past, we might have even thrown them away!"

Long San said with a smile.

Hearing him say this, the people present all had their tempers flare up,

but they also knew that even if they got angry, it would have no effect.

Even if they hacked this Mr. Long into eight pieces,

the DWS platform would not reduce its cheap sales of Ugly Nation weapons.

Rather than roaring here and wasting the hard-won opportunity to meet with the DWS platform's high-level management, it would be better to discuss some constructive issues.

Calming his mood, Jim Lawrence of Lockheed Martin said:

"Mr. Long, we hope your side can raise the prices of some products... and also stop the sales of weapons to the Ugly Nation's domestic market!"

Long San looked at these people with cold eyes and said:

"Is it because of our platform that you are unable to do international arms business?

As for the domestic market, you also feel that having too many weapons is not a good thing, right?"

"That's right!" Jim Lawrence said:

"Since the birth of the DWS platform, our trade volume in the international arms market has plummeted... except for some allies, our sales volume has basically reached zero.

As for the domestic market, a chaotic Ugly Nation is not what we want to see!"

"This should have nothing to do with our organization; how the Ugly Nation is will not have any impact on the DWS platform.

As for complaining that we sell too cheaply and wanting to raise prices, what benefit does that have for us!"

Watching this old man's aggressive way of speaking, Jim Lawrence sighed.

In reality, although they were the CEOs of the five major arms companies,

these companies did not belong to them.

They were just professional managers for the various large and small families behind them.

Because of the rise of the DWS platform, it caused serious performance problems for the arms companies.

This caused serious dissatisfaction among the families behind them.

At first, these families were shouting to beat and kill the DWS platform,

looking as if they wanted to put the other party to death.

However, as the DWS platform displayed more and more power,

and acted without regard for consequences, with ruthless methods like a madman,

these families hidden behind the Ugly Nation also understood,

that simply wanting to use force to eliminate this organization was not realistic at all.

It was just like the logic of normal people.

Since you can't beat them, then think of a way to talk.

That was why this meeting, brokered by the unreliable one, took place.

Yet, Jim Lawrence of Lockheed Martin was heard saying:

"If your organization can significantly raise the prices of your products, we can pay your side 10 billion US dollars every year..."

"Hehe, we are not beggars!"

Long San refused without even thinking.

If he really raised the prices as the Ugly Nation wanted,

then the DWS platform would inevitably be shunned by many countries.

The relationships they had maintained well with the Third World would cease to exist in an instant.

"This..." Jim Lawrence frowned.

"Actually, I do have an idea; would you all like to hear it!"

Long San said.

"Mr. Long, please speak!" Jim Lawrence said.

"That is for you enterprises to place orders with our platform every year, and then supply them to the Ugly Nation's government.

Don't be in a hurry to refuse; if you are willing, I can promise not to supply weapons to the Ugly Nation's domestic market anymore... and all weapon prices will be doubled."

Long San stated his idea.

"And in this way, you can obtain even greater benefits!"

In reality, this was what many Ugly Nation suppliers knew, even though they knew that procuring from the Dragon Nation was illegal,