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Chapter 57: On Playing and Buying

Although Hu Wenhai reported his contact with Yulia in time, he was not without suspicion. At this time, he took the initiative to inquire about the negotiations to introduce the F-14 fighter jet, and he was a little suspicious of not avoiding suspicion.

How could he know that his confession was not a bitter plan? So when he heard Hu Wenhai’s question, Lin Qianjun and Zhang Tianqiao would show doubts.

"I think the Soviets don't want us to get F-14, but now they are getting in touch with me. Is it too hurrying to go?" Hu Wenhai carefully put forward his idea: "And if you want a photo, it means that their attention is still on the intelligence field, rather than on the diplomatic side."

"Oh, what do you want to say?" Hu Wenhai's statement aroused Lin Qianjun's interest, and he asked thoughtfully.

"What I want to say is that the Soviets may just express a meaning in this way, and they will never allow China and the United States to reach a secret deal."

"I don't understand." Zhang Tianqiao sat down and shook his head, "The Soviet Union would definitely not want us to get F-14. Then, wouldn't they tell you about this? What's the benefit of this to the Soviet Union?"

"Yes, this is something I don't understand, so I wondered, are the Soviets knowing more than we expected?"

Hu Wenhai looked at the two of them in search and asked, "So I'm a little curious, how is the progress of our negotiations with the Americans? What is the situation that has caused the Soviet Union's attitude towards this matter..."

Lin Qianjun and Zhang Tianqiao looked at each other, and a solemn expression appeared on their faces. The F-14 is definitely a good plane, and the Chinese are definitely willing to buy it with sincerity. Now, Grumman is also very sincere in selling it.

Since that's the case, there is no reason why the negotiations are not successful, right?

Unfortunately, if it could really go so smoothly, the big cat would have been soaring in the sky of China in its previous life.

"I think Comrade Xiao Hu can still be trusted, what do you think?"

"Well..." Zhang Tianqiao heard Lin Qianjun's tone setting, and he pondered for a while, then nodded happily and said, "Yes, if anyone like Comrade Xiao Hu can't believe it, then who else can we trust?"

After all, the background conditions of the Hu Wenhai family are really good. In ancient times, this is the backbone of the ruling foundation, a typical world-class and country-loving kindness. Who else can they believe if they don’t believe it?

The information of the three generations of the Hu family is all contained in Lin Qianjun and Zhang Tianqiao's heads. It is not only the political review background, but also the behaviors and behaviors in daily life. The archives include personal lifestyle, work experience, and even the comments written by Hu Wenhai from childhood to college, and the composition content on the Chinese test paper.

I dare not say that I am sure I will win, but Lin Qianjun asked himself that based on these information and observations over the past period, he believed that he still had the ability to judge a person's value orientation.

What Hu Wenhai, in his thoughts, is no longer just patriotism, but is deeply proud and superior to being a Chinese.

Patriotism is not scarce these days, but Chinese people can have a sense of superiority and have no psychological gap with foreigners...

Haven’t you seen that even a small person like Li Jiapo Guangyao, who is a small country with few people, has become a guest of honor at the dynasty?

Haha, with this point, Hu Wenhai can instantly kill 99% of the people in China. After all, the gap between superiority and inferiority complex is like the reflection of the moon and the sun.

Since Hu Wenhai himself can be trusted, it may be helpful to hear his ideas when he occurs in such diplomatic events.

Thinking of this, Lin Qianjun began to introduce him: "Actually, we and Grumman are both sincere. The F-14 fighter is of great significance to our country's national defense, and Grumman has been looking for new buyers for the F-14. In the international market, Grumman's current form is not very optimistic."

"Haha, it's not just not optimistic. There is obviously no other entry except Persian cats. After Pahlavi stepped down, he didn't even have to sell Persian cats."

"Cough cough--" Lin Qianjun gave Hu Wenhai the nickname "Persian cat" to Yi Lang F-14. He didn't know whether it was because of the fact that it should be a god or a deep sense of the fit, so he had to pretend to cough and divert his attention.

"That's true, so Grumman still attaches great importance to us." Lin Qianjun continued: "But this does not mean that there are no obstacles in negotiations. One of the things is that the price of the F-14 is too high. Although Grumman gave an internal purchase price of the US Navy, it was only 24 million US dollars per aircraft, which is really too expensive!"

"Yes, 24 million, it will cost 480 million US dollars to gather a squadron of 20 F-14s!" Zhang Tianqiao cooperated and complained to the side: "The Air Force can't make up this number even if the foreign exchange allocated by the Air Force in a year."

Hu Wenhai became even more straightforward and further increased his investment: "This is not right. At least there must be 4 spares. If we refer to the Persian Cat's standards, a squadron should prepare 8 spares as reserves. In addition, the procurement of regular accessories and subsequent overhauls, prolong life, and even the import of supporting weapons, this project cannot be obtained without a billion dollars."

"So, this price is something we cannot accept." Lin Qianjun nodded with difficulty and said painfully: "And it is not just the price. Americans also hope to tie us to their chariots because of this. In addition, some political requirements have been put forward, which is even more unanimous. It is said that some people actually said that the planes sold to us must be sold to Baodao, which is something that China cannot agree to."

"Haha, are Americans dreaming? It's okay to sell it to the defenders of Baodao Point Airport. Selling a long-range high-altitude high-speed aircraft like F-14 is a force to turn against us, right?"

"What's the solution? This is reality." Lin Qianjun sighed helplessly.

"So, now the negotiations are deadlocked?"

"That's right, Grumman seems to be under a lot of pressure."

"It seems that the Soviets have mastered the progress of the negotiations, so they are not very concerned about the destruction of the introduction of the F-14. I have sent me the news. On the one hand, I am indeed the point of contact between the two sides of this matter, and the other is because only me and the others can get in touch. After all, the foreign affairs discipline of the delegation is very strict." Hu Wenhai thought: "Can we use the Soviets?"

There is another judgment that Hu Wenhai did not say it, that is, the one who betrayed the Soviet Union was probably the Americans. The Americans may not have any ideas about the Soviet Union, but rather have ideas about Grumman's sale to China's F-14. This may be a hawk in the US military, or it may be Lockheed, and Boeing is pulling his legs.

Anyway, if the US government allows the F-15 eagle to be sold to China, Grumman probably won't just look at it. How did that photo of the Su-27 fighter leak?

If China makes everything clear in front of the Americans, it may fall into the trap. First of all, Grumman, who was fouled, was kicked out, and the entire F-14 introduction negotiation failed, perhaps because of a single sentence.

Since it was not leaked by the Soviet Union's own people, KGB can understand the rough style of not caring about confidentiality when using this piece of information.

After all, the Soviets' eyes were still on that photo. With the photo, KGB could find out who was the insider. Hu Wenhai was the person who had contacted that photo and had considerable interests in his hands. It was influenced by Yulia, which was a step for breakthrough. As for the possibility that he might report to the Chinese delegation, it can only say that the insider who leaked the secret was not in China, but could create communication barriers for both parties to the negotiation - if the Chinese side knew that there was an insider on the other side, he would definitely not be able to reach a secret agreement with the Americans.

Lin Qianjun and Zhang Tianqiao nodded silently, temporarily agreeing with his guess. However, they were still a little confused about what he said.

"You said, how should you use this?"

"Use the pressure of the Soviets to push Americans to make concessions." Hu Wenhai said seriously: "If someone can influence the judgment of the US government, he believes that our country may change its attitude towards the Soviet Union due to economic needs and military reforms..."

"This is risky in diplomacy, and Americans may believe it." What Lin Qianjun did not say was that Hu Wenhai's speculation was not a speculation, but a possible trend at the current top leaders.

"But the deployment of F-14 may lead to the escalation of military deployment in the Far East, which will be a burden on the Soviet economy. The Americans will not disagree with the use of Chinese money to drag down the Soviets." Hu Wenhai smiled relaxedly: "There is no reason in this world that both horses are allowed to run away and horses are not allowed to eat grass. If Americans do not sell F-14, then we will have to ease with the Soviets."

"This plan..." Lin Qianjun was really moved. He nodded silently: "I can report it up, but it may not be of great effect. For the country, the biggest problem is the price. Alas, F-14 is too expensive, and it can't be afforded!"

Hu Wenhai was confident, sat up straight, raised his waist and said, "There is no way out for the price. If Director Lin could arrange for me to talk to Grumman's senior management, might he convince Grumman to collect RMB?"

"Carry RMB?" Lin Qianjun and Zhang Tianqiao were stunned when they heard this, and shook their heads together and said, "This is impossible. Americans are squeezed by the door and will collect RMB!"

"Don't bother me how to convince them. Anyway, as long as you can buy F-14 in RMB, does Director Lin think the price is still a problem?"

Lin Qianjun swallowed hard.

"If it's RMB..."

"Yes, if you can pay the bill in RMB."

Zhang Tianqiao was also a little excited and waved his hand fiercely with his fists.

"Then we can also buy F-14!"
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