Chapter 36 Trade Routes
Trading in the wasteland is very difficult.
Bandits with as many flies, alien monsters that are hard to guard... All kinds of difficulties make trade between survivor bases very difficult. In general, only survivor bases that are relatively close to each other can generate stable trade routes.
The more famous one is the trade route between Liuding Town and the Beer Bottle Company. The two sides even sent part of their forces to establish supply stations with certain firepower along the road. These depots are usually stationed with a small shock force to provide security assistance to caravans joining the trade route.
The reason for this trade route is also due to the extreme imbalance in the production direction and technology level between the survivor bases.
For example, as we all know, the so-called Liuding Town is actually a huge aircraft carrier. The aircraft carrier named Bohai was paralyzed in the port due to the nuclear explosion during the war. After the war, it was abandoned for many reasons. It was not used by the survivors until after the disaster. After a lot of "illegal alterations" to the hull, the ship can no longer be called a ship, but rather a water platform. Absolute security has made this place a paradise of the end of the world with entertainment industry as the mainstay and high-tech industry as a supplement.
However, the industrial capacity of Liuding Town is almost zero. Even the quality bullets needed for the ship-borne gauss guns lying on the deck can't be produced by themselves, let alone those anti-aircraft missiles and the like. After all, it is impossible to build a factory on a ship, right? The factories built on the road of the port are mostly small workshops, unable to carry out heavy industrial production.
However, the beer bottle company solved this problem in Liuding Town.
Don't get me wrong, the Beer Bottle Company is not something that makes beer bottles, but a heavy industry-based survivor base. The base is located in the heavy industry park near the port on the outskirts of Wanghai City. It can not only produce 10kg-quality bombs required for shipborne electromagnetic guns, but also produce guided missiles with high technical content. However, the output is not very high, and most of the industrial raw materials are obtained from waste products.
Of course, this is all off-topic.
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"In order to develop the market in Wanghai City, I am going to build a supply station here. In fact, I have already started to do so, but we are in short supply here, whether it is manpower or equipment. In this regard, the company headquarters gave me The instructions are to use local materials, and I will put all the profits in the first year into the construction of the base. We can talk about the three points of population, basic equipment, and arms. By the way, I will not guarantee the character of the criminals. unnecessary."
"Supply station? Why not set it directly in the sixth block, we will provide the safest protection for your industry." Zhao Chenwu frowned slightly and raised the question in his heart.
"The sixth block may have a good reputation in Wanghai City, but there are still many unfamiliar places for us. That's what the company ordered, and I'm just following the steps." Jiang Chen continued to flicker, and All the doubts were thrown to the company outside Wanghai City.
I have to say that this explanation is really convenient and convincing enough.
After thinking for a moment, Zhao Chenwu said.
"There is no problem with the population. Generally speaking, the labor force in the slums is still in excess. Although in principle, non-criminals cannot be sold, but..." A mysterious smile flashed on Zhao Chenwu's face, "If there are not many, I can artificially Let them have a little accident and become a population that can be traded.
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The rules are set by people, so there must be loopholes within the framework, as long as it is not excessive.
Jiang Chen nodded.
"You don't need a lot, maybe 30 people can do it."
30 people, compared to a slum with a population of over 10,000, is just a drop in the ocean. Presumably no one would impeach him for these 30 people, Zhao Chenwu naturally agreed immediately.
"As for the basic equipment, everything I need is on this list," Jiang Chen smiled slightly, took out an electronic card and gently placed it on the table.
This graphene-based card can write holographic image information with a size of about 12G, and it can be charged by placing it under the sun. It is a very convenient thing. It's also pretty cheap at the market on the 6th block.
Zhao Chenwu took the card and did not take offense. He directly clicked the start button on the lower left, and a list appeared in front of him.
"...Anti-corrosion cement synthesis device, carbon nanotube generator, graphene synthesis cutting machine... These are all fine, but there is a backlog of these things in the sixth block inventory, just buy them in the name of Zhao Group. Yes. But that arms production line and nanochip production machine..." Zhao Chenwu's face showed a look of embarrassment, "These things are really not easy to deal with. Arms-related production lines, no matter which survivor base, such things are in It is strictly prohibited to sell. As for the nano-chip production machine, not to mention the large size and inconvenient transportation, even if you buy it back, you will not be able to produce anything without a certain industrial foundation.”
Zhao Chenwu didn't lie about this. Although nanochips are widely used, they have to be used in the production of holographic equipment. This is also an essential part of Jiang Chen's entry into the holographic computer market. However, it is impossible to produce this kind of chip without a series of supporting production lines. It is said that the nano-scale silicon plate used in the nano-chip requires special cutting equipment to complete.
Jiang Chen touched his chin and thought for a moment.
It seems that this kind of thing can't be rushed, let's take it step by step...
Jiang Chen, who had made up his mind, also made certain concessions.
"The arms production equipment and the nano-chip production machine are enough, but for the defense needs of the supply station... I wonder if Mr. Zhao is interested in the arms business?"
How could it not be interested? Naturally, Zhao Chenwu immediately patted his chest and assured that as long as the equipment was licensed for sale in the sixth block, he would be sure to bring it to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen naturally expressed his gratitude for this.
Now that the two sides have reached an agreement on the items to be traded, the next step is to discuss the details of the cooperation.
After some careful negotiation, the details of the trade have finally been finalized. The female secretary named Su Lei professionally produced an electronic contract on the spot and handed it to Jiang Chen and his boss. After carefully checking it, Jiang Chen confirmed that the content above was correct with the details discussed just now, and then pressed his fingerprint on it. Zhao Chenwu trusts his secretary's ability very much, but just glanced at it and pressed his fingerprint.
When two genetic IDs surfaced on the electronic contract, it also meant the agreement was officially in force. But to put it bluntly, this is just a symbolic thing. After all, there is no such problem as commercial breach of contract in the last days. The key to maintaining the agreement is that both parties are profitable.
The price of canned fruit is 30 sub-crystals, the price of various canned meats is 10-20 sub-crystals, and the price of compressed biscuits is 1 sub-crystal. The reason why the price was not set too high was also because Jiang Chen was preparing to sell in large quantities. As the saying goes, what is rare is more expensive. When Jiang Chen only took out 20 cans at that time, each can was worth 50 sub-crystals, but now that a stable trade agreement has been signed, these cans have a steady stream. Supply, such a high price is naturally impossible to appear again.
But this price is not too low, it is more than five times higher than the price of canned beef, not to mention that he has to increase the retail price. If it is higher, even the rich may not be able to afford it.
As for the various production equipment that Jiang Chen needs, the prices vary. For the anti-corrosion cement synthesis device, only 300 sub-crystals are needed, but the price of the graphene synthetic cutting machine is as high as 11,000 sub-crystals. This is still the price after a certain discount according to the market price.
The ripper rifles mass-produced in the sixth block are priced at 20 crystals each. This high-performance assault rifle belongs to NATO's standard weapon. Like Jiang Chen's PK2000, it uses 7.62mm ammunition, which is slightly less powerful and stronger. In stable, suitable for combat against people. Jiang Chen bought 40 of them at one time, and also bought some things such as thermal grenades and EMP grenades. The price given by Zhao Chenwu also made Jiang Chen very satisfied, 90% of the market price. This can also be regarded as compensation for Jiang Chen's concession on the price of canned food.
Although it was compensation, he probably didn't know that the cost of these goods in Jiang Chen's hands did not even cost 1 sub-crystal.
All the goods were delivered in the warehouse that Jiang Chen had rented in advance. Zhao Chenwu was also secretly surprised at how Jiang Chen brought these cans in without knowing it. He has not received any reports from his subordinates, such as the news that a large number of cans similar to the ones that appeared in the inner circle have entered the base. Although goods entering the sixth block do not need to be taxed before they are traded, simple registration is still required.
Secretly afraid of Jiang Chen's "strength", Zhao Chenwu didn't say anything. After all, there is no conflict of interest between the two, and it is naturally beneficial for him to have strong allies.
It must be unique to be able to transport supplies in the wilderness where aliens are rampant and bandits are full. It is estimated that it is some special transport technology or something.
Even if Zhao Chenwu was killed, he would never have thought that Jiang Chen brought these foods from a parallel world.
Although the delivery of the goods took place in the sixth block, Jiang Chen didn't want to come here in person every time, so he wouldn't have to do anything every day. Jiang Chen didn't have any scruples, and directly drew a line on the holographic map. It was the sewer channel that he had explored that was already safe.
That's right, using the sewers directly as a trade route. In fact, this practice is not uncommon in the end times. In this world, the drainage system of Wanghai City is very wide, and the platforms on both sides of the river are enough for small cars to pass through. It only needs to slightly improve the entrance of the sewer, and then seal the redundant and hidden dangerous forks inside the sewer. The entire sewer can even be described as a golden route for trade! It's just that because the land parts of the sewers are not completely connected, not all survivor bases can use this trade route.
Zhao Chenwu was naturally overjoyed when he heard that there was a coherent sewer line that could be directly connected to Jiang Chen's residence, and he boldly stated that he had undertaken the reconstruction project for this sewer line. Of course, after all, trade is a matter of mutual benefit. Jiang Chen didn't want to owe others favors, so he also invested 1,000 Yajing to express his support for this project.
The reconstruction work is not very troublesome, just use a few ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and aluminum composite panels to seal the turnout. The material is both light and extremely strong, making it difficult to destroy even xenomorphs such as Deathclaws.
The entrances and exits of the sewer are controlled by both parties, that is, Zhao Chenwu sent his own personal armed forces to set up a checkpoint at the end of the sewer at the exit of the sixth block, and Jiang Chen was responsible for setting up a checkpoint on his side, which also fully ensured this. Line tightness and safety. The exits along the way are naturally completely blocked as usual, which is also considered to prevent other bandits from coming in and shooting black guns.
In the future, the delivery of goods for trade will take place at the end of the sewer near Jiang Chen's villa. The initial provision is to conduct centralized transactions at the beginning of each month. Jiang Chen is responsible for providing 1,000 cans of meat and 10,000 compressed biscuits, as well as an order. On the other hand, Zhao Chenwu brought the arms and other materials needed by Jiang Chen according to the content of the order, and offered a discount of 10% of the market price. Jiang Chen promised that he would only carry out the sixth phase with his family if Zhao Chenwu did not breach the contract. Cooperation in the neighborhood food business.
In addition, because Zhao Chenwu has a vehicle that can run in the sewers and has a strong escort strength, the transportation is naturally left to him.
As for whether it is necessary to worry that Zhao Chenwu will use the armed forces in his hands to conspiracy?
Hehe, it's still the old saying, no one who can achieve this position is a scumbag. Killing chickens and retrieving eggs is something this hero can't do, and Jiang Chen's side is just a supply station. It is unknown whether the real food production base is in this province or not, and he has no ability to send troops to cross the unknown wilderness. Because the closer to the city center, the more dangerous the zombies, and the farther away from the city, it is naturally a world of alien species similar to wild animals.
At the risk of being kicked out of the sixth block, betting on unknown possibilities with known benefits is what gamblers do.
On the contrary, he was worried that some bandits would target Jiang Chen's residence, and even proposed a sale defense agreement to Jiang Chen, but Jiang Chen politely declined.
Just kidding, although the safety is guaranteed in this way, but there are people watching every day, why does this make him go back to "stock"? Inexplicably conjured up a pile of materials, it will definitely make people suspicious.
After the delivery of the goods, Jiang Chen not only got the materials he wanted to buy, but also saved 210 sub-crystals. Yang Chenwu readily stated that he would deliver Jiang Chen's door-to-door delivery, and Jiang Chen did not have too many excuses.
After all, the capacity of storage space is limited, and things like production equipment are not small. If it is transported several times, it will be somewhat unsafe in various senses.
The negotiation went very smoothly. After signing such a large order, Zhao Chenwu was naturally very happy, and immediately invited Jiang Chen to go with him to the industrial area in the sixth block to visit his industry in the industrial area. Jiang Chen naturally accepted it with pleasure, got on his special car and was invited to go.
What kind of strength does this hero who is sitting on one-tenth of the sixth block have? Jiang Chen was also quite curious about this.
Since allies wanted to show him their strength, Jiang Chen had no reason to refuse.
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(Writing here, I have to add just in case that in the last days and modern times, having money does not mean having commodities, having a market doesn’t mean having productivity, and having productivity doesn’t necessarily mean everything can be put on the shelves. That is to say, Don't complain why the protagonist has money to buy a power armor without spending money, or simply buy a nuclear warhead or something... Someone asked before, I'll answer it in this chapter.)