Chapter Thirty-Three
.Because the two had lived together for a long time, there were not so many tricks at the wedding.
In the evening, only a few friends who lived in Beijing stayed. After dinner, Lu Wen and Lu Fenglie went home, while Mu Haoyang got into Huang Zhibo's car.
"Watching you get married, I've forgotten my concern." Huang Zhibo was very happy because he was the master of marriage. "Don't say that I didn't give you a marriage leave, so as not to talk to me in the future. I will pack my luggage tomorrow and go to your two-person world. I'll arrange my honeymoon trip for you."
"Mr. Huang, this..."
"Do you think I am quite real?" Huang Zhibo smiled and said, "But don't be too happy too early. I won't let go of talents like you. You also know that it's almost the end of the year and there are so many things. So I'll arrange for you to go to Pakistan."
"What?" Mu Haoyang knew that Huang Zhibo was not so kind.
"At the end of last year, General Karava, the chief of staff of the Pakistani army, invited me to visit, but he had never arranged it. Last month he called again and asked me to go to Islamabad."
“Just diplomatic visit?”
"Of course not. We are not diplomats or politicians. What does foreign affairs activities have to do with us?"
"That……"
"Pakistan wants to strengthen its military cooperation with us, and many things can only be discussed by us."
"for example……"
"You have been to Washington and you should know the situation in Pakistan."
Mu Haoyang nodded, indicating that he understood Huang Zhibo's meaning.
Pakistan's situation was the most embarrassing in the Washington disarmament negotiations. Although Pakistan's policy was very clear during the entire negotiations, that is, it focused on India, thus gaining some support, but due to the limitations of national strength, Pakistan's military policy simply did not work.
To put it simply, after the United States withdraws troops from Afghanistan, Pakistan becomes worthless.
In Washington, India's attitude was very tough, but instead received sympathy and support from more countries. For example, on the issue of nuclear disarmament, India received support from the United States. Although it finally passed a sanctions resolution against India, that is, all parties to nuclear disarmament treaties were not allowed to provide India with technical support to enhance its strategic strike capabilities, the US president went to New Delhi only a month later.
The US move hurts Pakistan because in Washington, in order to gain more national support, Pakistan accepted China's proposal to announce that it would not use nuclear weapons first under any circumstances, thus becoming the second country to make such a commitment.
As a result, all the defense pressure in Pakistan is concentrated on conventional military power.
Macmillan went to New Delhi to clearly support India, greatly enhancing Pakistan's sense of insecurity and putting higher requirements on Pakistan's conventional military power construction.
Against this backdrop, there is nothing strange about the Chief of Staff of Pakistan who invited Huang Zhibo to visit.
In a sense, Pakistan has put national strategic security on China.
Similarly, China has an obligation to provide security for Pakistan because it is China that has made Pakistan promise not to use nuclear weapons first.
"In this world, we have few friends, and there are very few who can interact with each other. Now, North Korea is one, and Pakistan is our most important ally." Huang Zhibo glanced at Mu Haoyang and said, "I should have come forward in person, but you also know the attitude of the Head of State on these things. A few years ago, I made some news in Pakistan, which made the Head of State very impatient, so I asked you to go this time."
"Mr. Huang, this is not very good."
"Why?"
"Anyway, I'm just a naval colonel, talking to the Pakistani admiral, this..."
"I think the military rank is low?" Huang Zhibo shook his head with a smile, and said, "I will call Karava and say you are my plenipotentiary."
"this……"
"Don't worry, he won't underestimate you." Huang Zhibo patted Mu Haoyang on the shoulder and said, "For the past year, what you have done in the General Staff and the positions you hold are sufficiently convincing. Karava is not an idiot, he must know your relationship with me."
“What are you talking about?”
"It is mainly military aid, followed by the sales of new weapons and equipment."
Mu Haoyang frowned. This is no trivial matter.
"There is no big problem with arms sales, mainly because the price cannot be negotiated. Before you come back from Washington, the head of state made a guarantee to the president of Pakistan that we can provide everything Pakistan needs. If necessary, technical equipment related to strategic defense can also be provided."
"Just defense?"
"Yes, defense is enough. In the India-Pakistan confrontation, Pakistan is always on the defensive side, and advanced defense methods are enough to offset India's strategic advantages."
Mu Haoyang nodded, indicating that he understood Huang Zhibo's meaning.
"You don't have to care too much about price issues, and the manufacturer will eventually come forward."
“That is, the key is military aid.”
Huang Zhibo smiled and said, "Pakistan is a very poor country. The military budget last year was less than a fraction of ours. If it weren't for our support, it would have been defeated long ago. Therefore, when purchasing new weapons and equipment, Pakistan still wanted to get a friendly gift."
“Free lunch?”
"It's almost the same, mainly the weapons and equipment that our army has existing or is about to retire."
"this……"
"For specific purposes, I will give you a document. Before leaving, you go to Qi Kaiwei and his mother Qi Tie, and they will give you more detailed information."
“What should I pay attention to?”
“There is only one thing that needs extra attention.”
"What?"
“Think about the issue from Pakistan’s standpoint, not from our standpoint.”
"this……"
"I said that Pakistan is one of our only two allies, and it is the closest and longest-term ally with us. From a future perspective, our friendship with Pakistan is very important, and we must strive to maintain alliance relations. More importantly, how to treat Pakistan will be a signal to the whole world." Huang Zhibo paused for a moment and said, "Only by helping Pakistan wholeheartedly can more countries believe that alliances with us can achieve greater benefits, and alliances with us do not need to consider too many interests. If we want to replace the United States, we have to work hard on this matter."
Mu Haoyang nodded, indicating that he understood Huang Zhibo's meaning.
"In terms of specific policies, you must clarify the center, that is, we are helping Pakistan, not dumping outdated weapons and equipment into Pakistan, nor earning foreign exchange through Pakistan, but helping Pakistan develop its military strength and make Pakistan stronger."
“So, military aid must be considered from the standpoint of Pakistan.”
"It's totally right. Only sincerity can strengthen our friendship with Pakistan."
"No problem, I will think about each problem carefully."
"Of course, try not to trade at a loss."
Mu Haoyang was stunned and didn't understand Huang Zhibo's meaning.
"This is what the head of state means."
"First of the People?"
"Actually, sending you there is also the meaning of the head of state." Huang Zhibo smiled and said, "I came forward in person, and many questions are difficult to discuss. It will be easier to let you go."
Mu Haoyang was stunned and understood.
Huang Zhibo is already the chief of staff. His words are the opinions of the Chinese military, and his relationship with Fu Xiubo also represents the Chinese official. Let Mu Haoyang, the naval colonel, go over, and even if the negotiations are not very harmonious, Huang Zhibo can come forward to resolve the issue.
More importantly, no one will regard a colonel's words as the official voice of China.
"Do you know why the head of state had to make such arrangements?"
Mu Haoyang smiled and said, "It's okay to help one Pakistan, but it's obviously unlikely to help dozens of Pakistan."
"Just understand." Huang Zhibo also smiled and said, "We don't seek to make anything, but we can't do business that can make money at a loss. Cooperation must be based on win-win results. If we lose our interests at the expense of our interests, there is no need for cooperation."
"Do you need to say it thoroughly?"
"If you need to say it thoroughly, the Pakistani side will definitely understand it. After all, we are not rich."
Mu Haoyang nodded, indicating that he understood Huang Zhibo's meaning.
"Okay, I won't bother you tonight. I'll go to my office tomorrow morning and I'll arrange for you to fly to Islamabad in the afternoon."
At this time, Mu Haoyang noticed that the car had already parked outside his house.
Before getting off the car, Mu Haoyang asked, "Mr. Huang, this is a business and I won't be deducted my allowance, right?"
"Supply? You think beautifully. You can give you food and drink, and you can also get a round trip special plane. It's good to have paid leave. Do you want travel expenses?"
"That's nothing, right?"
Huang Zhibo smiled and shook his head, saying, "The business is done. Stay in Pakistan for a few more days and have a good tour of the scenic spots and historical sites."
“No allowance is deducted?”
"Don't worry, it's considered a marriage leave."
Only then did Mu Haoyang get off the bus with satisfaction. Although he had been to Pakistan, he had never been to Pakistan's scenic spots and historical sites.
Lu Wen was also very happy to learn that she was going to Pakistan.
She has also been to Pakistan, but like Mu Haoyang, she is a tolerance, and she has no chance to wander around, and it is even more impossible to visit scenic spots and historical sites as a military adviser.
If you can spend your honeymoon in Pakistan, it will be a little compensation.
After all, as they are, there is almost no chance to travel abroad. Without Huang Zhibo's careful arrangement, the two of them may have to spend their honeymoon in China.
The next morning, Mu Haoyang went to the General Staff Department, while Lu Wen stayed at home to pack her luggage.
After obtaining the necessary documents, the two boarded a special plane to Islamabad.
It was only at this time that Mu Haoyang realized why Huang Zhibo had arranged for him and Lu Wen to go to Islamabad, because military aid to Pakistan involved technical issues.
Chapter completed!