NIP #398 - Chapter 398: Seek the best, get the best? China's unexpected conditions!
#398 - Chapter 398: Seek the best, get the best? China's unexpected conditions!
Late May, the climate in the capital is just right, neither cold nor hot.
Flowers are in full bloom, visible everywhere.
Early in the morning.
Ziguang Hall welcomes distinguished guests, with the old man meeting them in person.
Compared to the public meeting in Ziguang Hall, the nearby reception room only holds a few people.
Outside the hall.
Several white men, concealing weapons, sharply observe their surroundings.
They are Tsarist Russian guards.
Around them, there are even more Huaxia guards.
Inside the hall.
Without reporters taking pictures, there are less than ten people in total, sitting on either side of the conference table.
The head of the Tsarist Russian side is a core member of the military.
The Huaxia side is led by General Wang.
"General Wang, our side and Huaxia have always been the closest of friends, so I hope this will be an open and honest dialogue, what do you say?" Ivanov smiled with a very friendly expression.
The translator next to General Wang translated what the other party said.
"It is ours."
General Wang nodded.
On the other side.
Someone from the Tsarist Russian side is also translating.
"What?!"
Ivanov's expression froze.
He thought that the other party might play Tai Chi and refuse to admit that matter no matter what.
Ivanov didn't know that the entire negotiation today was arranged by Chen Hao.
Including every word of General Wang, Chen Hao told him to say it.
The truth is…
On one side of the reception room, there is thickened one-way glass.
Chen Hao is standing behind the glass!
He can clearly see every move in the reception room.
At the same time.
The reception room is equipped with loudspeakers, and he can clearly hear every word spoken by both sides through headphones.
"Our side needs this technology!" Ivanov tried to calm his emotions.
Aim for the best, get the middle.
Will Tsarist Russia give the Borei-class and Tu-160 technology to Huaxia?
No!
They won't sell it for any amount of money!
Not to mention selling the technology.
Even the finished product will not be sold to you.
To put it bluntly, Ivanov didn't expect Huaxia to give them the technology at all. The purpose of saying this is…
Import!
I want the technology, you won't sell it?
Fine!
Then I can import the finished product, right?
The fact that the North American aircraft carrier fleet is stranded in the East China Sea can be concealed from the vast majority of countries, but it has not been concealed from Tsarist Russia.
After all.
Having been stranded twice in a row, the North American fleet has stayed in the East China Sea of Huaxia for too long.
The number of Tsarist Russian satellites is second only to North America.
How could they not notice?
Furthermore, such heaven-defying military equipment, once Tsarist Russia also possesses it…
What is NATO?
"No problem."
General Wang nodded.
What?!
Ivanov once thought he had misheard.
He only wanted to aim for the best and get the middle, he never thought of getting the best!
Huaxia is still weak.
But it is no longer what it was forty years ago!
They have nuclear weapons.
They have missiles.
Unlike the early days, when the former Soviet Union could blackmail and deter with a little nuclear weapon—now, they can only negotiate.
Once both sides have nuclear weapons, how can they scare people?
But…
Why is Huaxia suddenly so easy to talk to?
"We are friends, aren't we?"
Looking at Ivanov, who was obviously sluggish and didn't quite believe it, General Wang smiled and said, "We have always been very generous to friends, but… Mr. Ivanov, our side also has some requests."
Sure enough!
Ivanov relaxed instead.
That's why Huaxia is so easy to talk to, they also want some treasures from Tsarist Russia.
"Borei-class, Tu-160, aero-engines…"
He began to count on his fingers, listing various technologies: "Except for these, everything else can be discussed!"
What about the above?
The most cutting-edge strategic technology.
No exchange!
Actually…
He has already been authorized, if the other party really wants these, he can exchange one of them.
After all.
The weapon that paralyzed the aircraft carrier fleet has surpassed most strategic-level weapons.
"No, no, no!"
General Wang waved his hand and said with a light smile: "We don't want these—we won't force any military equipment."
Ah?!
Ivanov was even more dumbfounded: "Then you… what do you want? Oil? Natural gas?"
Right!
It must be like this!
Huaxia is severely deficient in oil and natural gas resources.
For a major country, energy security is very important.
"We don't want that either."
General Wang shook his head.
"…"
Ivanov's eyes widened.
They don't want top military technology, nor do they want various energy sources, then… what does Huaxia value?
Not only was he puzzled?
In fact, General Wang was also drumming in his heart.
He could understand not wanting technology.
Those military equipment from Tsarist Russia are like scrap in the commander's eyes, he doesn't look down on them at all.
But!
How important is energy?
He didn't sleep well last night, thinking that what the commander wanted must be various energy sources from Tsarist Russia.
But…
"We need some mines."
Hearing the words in the headset, General Wang directly repeated: "Hand over these mines to our side, and our side is willing to offer the technology to paralyze the aircraft carrier fleet!"
As soon as the words fell.
Shi Dali, disguised as a secretary, immediately brought a map.
That is the Tsarist Russian map.
After unfolding it.
Clearly!
Multiple mines are marked on it!
Some of them have already been developed by Tsarist Russia, and some have been explored but not yet officially developed.
"This…"
Ivanov was stunned: "This… I need to understand a little!"
He had done various homework in advance.
Thinking about what Huaxia might want in exchange.
But…
He couldn't have imagined these even if he racked his brains!
Ivanov is not stupid.
The other party doesn't want strategic equipment, nor does he want various energy sources, which can only mean…
These mines are extremely valuable!
More important than strategic equipment and energy!
"General Wang."
At this time.
Chen Hao's voice came from the headset, murmuring something.
"Mr. Ivanov."
General Wang, who had received guidance, smiled and said: "Your side can guess that the new equipment comes from Huaxia, and over time… North America will also know, right?"
Simple elimination method.
It's either Tsarist Russia or Huaxia.
Once it is confirmed that the new weapon does not come from Tsarist Russia, then there is only one answer left.
North America will also know sooner or later!
"Your side has what North America has the vast majority of, we only want these mines, it makes no difference to exchange with whom," General Wang added.
"I understand!"
Ivanov stood up: "General Wang, I need some time to understand and ask for instructions!"
After saying that.
He left temporarily with his entourage and translator.
As soon as he went out, Chen Hao came from the inside room.
"Commander, we can completely turn the conditions into only exporting finished weapons, instead of… giving them the technology!" General Wang said quickly.
"It's useless even if we give it to them."
"What do you mean?"
"They can't produce the core components."
"Ah?!"
General Wang was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed: "Just like Shenzhou Motors? Haha… As expected of the commander, too cunning!"
Chen Hao stared at him with a strange look.
"No… it's wise! It's smart!" General Wang quickly changed his words.
"It should be fine, then I'll leave first."
"We exchange those mines… is it not a loss?"
General Wang grabbed him: "I think, we should exchange for oil and natural gas."
Chen Hao didn't explain.
Oil?
Natural gas?
The value will plummet in the future!
The mines he wants are the core resources that Huaxia's military industry will need most in the future.
Many kinds of minerals will be needed in the future.
There are many that Huaxia is extremely short of.
Just right!
Some of them have large reserves in Tsarist Russia.
The negotiation has reached here, plus General Wang's last sentence, the result is almost a certainty.
"Remember!"
Before leaving, Chen Hao instructed: "The agreement should state that even if Tsarist Russia buys the technology, it can only produce it and not sell it—of course, if they tear up the agreement, we have ways to deal with it."
Even if they buy it, they can't produce it.
Isn't it still being manipulated?
If they don't abide by the agreement, Tsarist Russia will suffer.
"Where are you going?" General Wang asked.
"Making money."
Chen Hao smiled mysteriously.