Return to 78: Why are all the Americans panicking about doing scientific research?

"My dear leaders, as I have said above, rushing to the front is not a good deal."

"We are anxious, but General Constantine is even more anxious than us. He has been the emperor of East Prussia for nearly ten years and has developed a habit of spending lavishly."

"Now I have been transferred to the Far East to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Far East Army Group. The actual power between the two is not much different, but the financial benefits are worlds apart."

"For someone who is used to a life of luxury, suddenly having to live frugally is a huge shock."

Beijing, the highest authority meeting room.

Lin Kaifeng spoke to the old leaders who participated in the meeting, General Liu, and a group of senior executives present.

Delay General Constantine for now and don't give him any response or promise.

He dared to sell strategic weapons privately, which shows that he has extraordinary courage and appetite.

If Lin Kaifeng gave an immediate reply, it would be exactly what the other party wanted.

This is extremely unfavorable for subsequent negotiations.

General Constantine is likely to ask for an exorbitant price.

The best thing to do is to wait.

Wait until the other party's patience is exhausted.

Discussing the matter of Su-27 fighter jets with General Constantine at this time can not only knock down the opponent's arrogance to a certain extent, but also reduce the price to a reasonable level.

There was a huge difference in the treatment of the Soviet Union's homeland defense forces and overseas troops.

According to what Lin Kaifeng learned.

In addition to their normal monthly salary, the Soviet Union's overseas staff and troops also received an additional overseas allowance.

Even ministerial-level figures in the Soviet Union only earned a few hundred yuan a month.

Once you go overseas, the additional allowances alone can be several times, or even dozens of times, more than your salary.

These are just the tip of the iceberg of the Soviet Union’s weirdness.

The main source of income for the Soviet Union’s overseas troops was not wages, nor was it domestic military spending.

But reselling military supplies.

In addition to reselling military supplies, the Soviet troops stationed in East Prussia also engaged in various smuggling activities.

Electrical appliances, food, cigarettes, clothes, cars, and a range of high-end luxury goods are all on their smuggling list.

In short, do whatever can make money.

There is nothing they dare not sell.

From generals to ordinary soldiers, everyone made a fortune by smuggling and reselling supplies.

Where is the Far East?

A bitterly cold place with ice and snow.

It cannot be said that there is no grass growing, but it is also a desolate area with few people.

The Soviet Union deployed a large number of troops in the Far East at that time, mainly targeting Longguo.

The Far Eastern Army Group has nearly one million troops and various types of weapons and equipment.

Over time, relations between the two countries have eased.

The Soviet Union paid more and more attention to the Far Eastern Army Group.

On the one hand, the top leaders of the Soviet Union need to improve relations with Longguo.

On the other hand, the United States and its Western allies turned from defense to offense and launched a full-scale attack on the Soviet Union.

The Far Eastern Army Group used to threaten Longguo is gradually losing its strategic significance.

The Soviet Union's military focus shifted to the West, to the European Plain.

So it is.

Limited military funds will inevitably be used to supply overseas troops first.

Being transferred from the wealthy East Prussia to the Far East was equivalent to cutting off General Constantine's financial resources.

After listening to Lin Kaifeng's analysis, everyone present looked at each other.

The old leader smiled faintly and said, "Comrade Lin Kaifeng, our analysts have already taken into account what you said. In the entire Eastern Bloc, apart from the Soviet Union, only East Prussia has the best economic situation. Among the many overseas garrisons of the Soviet Union, the army group stationed in East Prussia also has the highest treatment."

"But as the saying goes, the longer the night, the more trouble you have. If we keep dragging it out, what if Constantine gives up the idea of ​​selling the fighter jets or looks for other buyers? Have you considered this outcome?"

Hearing this, Lin Kaifeng said seriously: "Commander, this situation is indeed possible, but the probability of it happening is very small."

“The consequences of selling fighter jets to us and to the West are completely different.”

"The Far East borders us, so the safety of transactions can be guaranteed to the greatest extent possible."

"Once General Constantine chooses to sell the Su-27 fighter jets to the West, the risk of leaks will be too great."

“How to transport it out is a big problem that cannot be solved.”

"Sell it to the United States? Haha, I'm afraid the Soviet fleet will find out as soon as the fighter jets start crossing the ocean."

Lin Kaifeng was not worried at all that General Constantine would choose to trade with others.

Due to the unique geographical environment of the Far East, the only buyer for this business is Longguo.

of course.

General Constantine had another choice.

Sell ​​this fighter to another country bordering the Far East.

The key point is, does North Korea have so much money?

"What if he takes the risk?"

General Liu asked with a smile.

"Then wait for your head to fall off."

Lin Kaifeng sneered: "The birth of the Su-27 fighter is to deal with the US F15 and F15, two fighters that can be used at high and low altitudes. When the data of the Su-27 fighter is fully understood by the West, the Soviet Union will no longer have airspace security."

"The KGB of the Soviet Union are not just for show. In addition to our country, they can be seen in more than 100 countries and regions around the world."

"If the Su-27 fighter jets fall into the hands of the West, there is no way the KGB will not find them."

General Liu continued: "Isn't General Constantine worried that we will sell the Su-27 fighter jets to the United States or leak some of the Su-27 fighter jets' secrets to the United States?"

"We know why the United States is easing relations with our Dragon Country. General Constantine cannot be unaware of this."

"The various cooperation we have with the United States is entirely for mutual benefit, and we are not really trying to rely on the United States."

"We would be crazy to hand over the Su-27 fighter jet, a powerful weapon to protect our country, to the United States."

After explaining General Liu's problem, Lin Kaifeng turned to talk about how Longguo could further obtain weapons, equipment and technology from the Soviet Union through multiple channels.

For a period of time, Longguo and the Soviet Union fought closely and had in-depth cooperation in various fields.

The relationship between the two countries has changed from comrades-in-arms and brothers to a tense situation, but it does not mean that there is no possibility of reconciliation.

In recent years, the Soviet Union has been extending olive branches to Longguo.

He wanted to make peace with the Dragon Kingdom and normalize the relationship between the two sides.

The Soviet Union was unable to fight against the entire world, and the shortage of materials in the country became more and more serious. The only country that could help the Soviet Union solve the problem was Longguo.

Longguo can produce not only heavy industrial products, but also various types of light industrial products.

Light industrial products were the Soviet Union's weak point.

It is also an important helper for Longguo to acquire Soviet Union assets.

After a few hours, the meeting ended.

The old leader made the decision on the spot and arranged for Lin Kaifeng to go to the Soviet Union to have his first contact with General Constantine.

Unify the thinking of all departments.

Assisted with this transaction in every aspect.