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Chapter 454: Purchase of Four Submarines

Fifty million US dollars, this is definitely not a small amount. Due to the continued deterioration of Argentina's economy, government spending is also shrinking. Although Lombardo is also accepting bribes, he has never been able to get so much at once.-< Shuhai Pavilion >-./-< Shuhai Pavilion >-

Lombardo was so angry that he wanted to agree, but he was not blinded by the desire for profit. The price was less than the cost. Can he get approval from Congress? Although these submarines belonged to the army, after being sold, only a part of the funds would flow into the army, and the rest would be misappropriated to other departments. Lombardo was powerless to do anything about this situation. It was no longer the era of General Galtieri, and the army had very little say.

Moreover, if you sell it like this, it will be too cheap for Iraqis. You know, when they bought the Feiyu missile, they suffered a great loss.

"In addition to these two submarines, we also know that two submarines have begun to be built on your ship platform." Shikmat continued: "Your government has stopped allocating funds. Those submarines that are being built may rot on the ship platform. This will be a waste of resources. If our deal can be reached, we are willing to buy these two submarines at the same price. In this way, there will be no waste of resources, and the workers in the shipyard will not be unemployed."

Lombardo was very happy about this proposal. The unemployment rate in Argentina is very high. The government has been thinking about how to find jobs for those who are idle and even cut government expenses. The construction of the two submarines can make nearly a thousand ship workers in the shipyard without worrying about unemployment within one or two years. This is very cost-effective. You must know that without the subsequent investment, these two submarines will eventually be dismembered on the ship platform, and the various equipment that have been purchased will not be wasted.

This proposal satisfies Lombardo. However, these are obviously not enough, because the final problem is that the price is too low. Lombardo said: "Iraq is our friend, and we are very interested in your proposal. However, if the price is too low, our transaction will still not be reached. I am very sorry. At least 250 million will be required for each ship." Lombardo said, without saying much, he just needs to give a cost, at least not let the government lose money, right?

After hearing this, Hickmatt pondered for a long time, Lombardo looked at him. I wonder if he would agree.

"Well, each ship is 250 million. Four ships are a total of one billion dollars." said Hikmat. "We attach great importance to the development of your country and our friendship with the general. We hope that we will have a lot of pleasant cooperation in the future."

Lombardo nodded: "Yes, our cooperation this time is very pleasant."

Although the submarine did not make any money and did not sell it cheaply, Lombardo was of course happy.

"As for specific details, we will send specific personnel to negotiate with you." Hickmatt said: "After the transaction is completed, we can pay 200 million US dollars first. After the two submarines are transported back to Iraq, we will pay the remaining 300 million US dollars. As for the two submarines on the ship platform, we will pay all the money in several batches according to the progress."

"No problem at all," Lombardo said.

"Also, we hope that at that time, we can pay in pesos because our dollar reserves are not very large."

Lombardo expressed his understanding that although Iraq is a major oil-producing country, taking out these hundreds of millions of dollars is probably not very generous.

In fact, Lombardo didn't know that he jumped into a pit. After all the issues were negotiated, he signed an agreement. The two submarines behind were paid in batches in Argentina's currency, but the peso has been depreciating!

After seeing Lombardo off, Hikmat stood on the tall floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the night view of Buenos Aires outside the window, but his heart was filled with ups and downs.

Iraq, under the leadership of His Excellency Kusai, is gradually becoming stronger! Iraq not only has a powerful army, a strong air force, but also a powerful navy!

Hikmat is very proud to be able to follow such a ruler who leads Iraq to a new and brilliant future. Now, throughout Iraq, there is a kind of worship of His Excellency Kusai.

At this time, Kusai was reaching an agreement with King Fahd and planned an air strike plan on Iran's Strait of Hormuz.

"His Majesty the King." At this time, a secretary came in and reported: "The ambassador of the U.S. Embassy to our country has once again conveyed to us the U.S. Navy can protect our passing ships if we invite them."

Hearing this, King Fahd said without any expression on his face: "Reply to them, we can solve it ourselves, thank them for their kindness."

King Fahd at this time was quiet and wise.

Kusai knows that the United States has been putting pressure on Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and other countries, hoping to interfere in Gulf affairs, so Kusai has been taking active actions, hoping to obstruct the American conspiracy. This time he came to Saudi Arabia in person, he had this awareness. Now, King Fahd's attitude makes Kusai very happy.

Kusai knew that although Saudi Arabia's basic national policy was pro-American, it did not mean that it recognized all the ideology of the United States. He had a strong sense of nature. If it were not for the later Gulf War, Saudi Arabia was threatened by the real Saddam's army and could not be stopped, Saudi Arabia would never agree to the US's troops stationed in Saudi Arabia, and the United States would not be able to interfere in Gulf affairs. This is the Arab world and Americans cannot intervene in.

The reason why Kusai came here in person was to further solve this problem.

The Arabs can solve the current problem and there is no need for Americans to intervene!

"His Excellency Kusai, when will our bombing start?" Prince Sultan asked angrily. The United States came to inquire several times, but the smell of oppression was already very strong, which made Prince Sultan a little angry.

"Our reconnaissance aircraft is underway for the last reconnaissance and if everything goes well, it will start in two hours," Kusai said.

The MiG-25r reconnaissance type is a heavy fighter with enough range to fly to the Strait of Hormuz for reconnaissance. Just in the morning, this fighter began reconnaissance activities.

"Okay! This time, I must completely crush Khomeini's conspiracy!" Prince Sultan clenched his fists, as if he was about to fly over and beat Khomeini himself.

King Fahd looked at Kusai. Now, unconsciously, they actually regarded Kusai as their most trusted person, even surpassing their own relatives.

During this crisis, Saudi Arabia did not rely on the United States, nor did it want to rely on the United States militarily, because the US government has always supported Israel's actions. As a Muslim brother country, a large number of people in the country are firmly opposed to the United States. (In the later Gulf War, Saudi Arabia even led to riots among some people because it agreed to the United States to station troops in Saudi Arabia.)

However, in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have always been allies of the United States. Most of Saudi Arabia's assets are in the United States. Saudi Arabia's oil has greatly helped calm US prices. Several times the U.S. economy was in danger, and Saudi Arabia helped the United States survive through increased holdings of US Treasury bonds and oil dollars. The United States has even used Saudi oil wealth to invest in the United States to maintain economic growth.

However, the United States is obviously not at ease with doing this. They have always tried to exert greater influence on Saudi Arabia, military and political. This is very dangerous for Saudi Arabia.

Because, although Saudi Arabia has huge wealth, it does not have much force. Saudi Arabia is like a wealthy businessman and needs a powerful bodyguard. This bodyguard needs to have close ties with Saudi Arabia, be able to stand up for Saudi Arabia, intimidate Iran and Israel, and even intimidate the United States at critical moments.

Looking at it now, Iraq is undoubtedly a good ally.

Then, the relationship with Iraq should be able to develop in a further direction.

Although King Fahd is in Riyadh, it does not mean that he does not know anything else. It is definitely not easy for King Fahd to become the monarch of the Saudi Kingdom. He knew that although the kingdom construction company, which is very popular in Riyadh, was opened by Al Waleid, the backstage behind it was the young man in front of him.

Moreover, King Fahd also knew that one of his nieces, Princess Faisal, had always had various entanglements with this Kusal. Since meeting Kusal in Kuwait, he began to surround Kusal, go to France and Iraq. Now, he has gone to the UK. If Faisal himself had ideas and opened an international company, Fahd would definitely not believe it. Princess Faisal must like Kusal.

In this case, King Fahd had an idea in his mind, if he could marry Iraq, it would be a good solution!

"Kusai." Thinking of this, Fahd suddenly became a kind old man and asked like an elder: "You don't have a wife yet, right?"

"I haven't considered these issues yet before I can win the final victory against Iran," said Kusai.

Needless to say, when he heard King Fahd's words, the next sentence was probably to marry the princess in the Saudi royal family to himself. Kusai was the most disgusted with this kind of political marriage. Besides, he now has enough ability to choose his own happiness and does not want to follow the routine of mediation.

But what he didn't know was that what King Fahd wanted to give him was Princess Faisal, who was deeply in love with him.

"Ah snee!" At this time, Sarah, who was far away in the UK, sneezes. (To be continued)

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