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The development of Longguo's bomber began in the 50s and was established with the help of the Soviet Union.

After more than 30 years of development, the Ministry of Aviation Industry and the military have accumulated a lot of technology in the field of bombers.

Several domestically-produced bombers have been put into service.

But then again.

The suppression and blockade by the two superpowers in the East and the West for more than 20 years is no joke.

Longguo's bomber project has always been in a slow development stage.

If Longguo can obtain information on the Soviet Union's new intercontinental strategic bomber, its bomber research will be given wings and the gap with military powers will be narrowed at a rapid pace.

"When I return to the head office, I will contact Constantine immediately and ask him if the production line can deliver the goods ahead of schedule. Then, I will go to the Far East in person to have further communication with Constantine."

Lin Kaifeng sneered, "This guy is greedy by nature. In order to satisfy his own needs, he can even sell the Soviet Union's defense secrets. As long as the money is enough, I think he can even sell his own ancestors."

"Hehe, forget about his ancestors. Even if he wants to sell them, we are not interested in buying them. As for other things, we are still very interested."

General Liu took a sip of the teacup and said slowly, "You are an expert in foreign negotiations. I think you can make your own decisions on some issues."

Based on the principle of trusting people when employing them and not employing people if you don't trust them, General Liu Dao gave Lin Kaifeng the power to make decisions on the spot.

Ordinary people have to bargain when buying things, let alone discussing the intercontinental strategic bomber with Constantine next.

If we report and ask for instructions from the country again and again, it will not only delay the negotiation process, but may also cause unnecessary complications and give rise to a lot of problems that no one wants to see.

In addition to giving Lin Kaifeng the power to make decisions on the spot, General Liu also planned to arrange for Professor Song from the Ministry of Aviation Industry to go to the Far East with Lin Kaifeng.

In the past year, Professor Song has been staying in the Northern Machinery Group, assisting Lin Kaifeng in developing drones and is responsible for the follow-up research on large aircraft.

The two projects have reached the final stage. In a few months, both the drone and the large aircraft will be officially completed.

At that time, General Liu planned to transfer Professor Song back to the aviation industry.

He organized a group of elite soldiers and developed Longguo's own military fighter jets based on the research and development of the Su-27 fighter jet.

Half a month later, 300,000 tons of grain were loaded onto trains and headed for the Soviet Far East.

Lin Kaifeng brought only the first batch of supplies.

Later, a large number of wagons loaded with grain will be sent to the Far East and handed over to the Far Eastern Army Group.

"Professor Song, I bet that when we trade with General Constantine this time, white sugar will definitely be on his list of supplies."

In the train compartment, Lin Kaifeng drank coffee gracefully.

Hearing Lin Kaifeng's words, Professor Song asked curiously, "Could it be that the Soviet Union is also experiencing a shortage of sugar supply? This is their area of ​​strength."

Lin Kaifeng said playfully: "Take a sip of coffee and you will understand what I mean."

Professor Song picked up the coffee beside him and took a sip.

The next second, Professor Song frowned.

There didn't seem to be any sugar in the coffee.

Then, Professor Song took another sip.

It’s not that there is no sugar in it, it’s just that the amount of sugar in it is very small and you can hardly taste it.

"It's really a matter of time. During World War II, the Soviet Union imported a large amount of sugar from the West. Now, the Soviet Union, which has become a superpower, is facing a sugar shortage again."

Professor Song put down the coffee in his hand and sighed that the Soviet Union was really going to be finished.

The fact that they can’t even guarantee the supply of sugar for coffee is enough to prove a lot of problems.

Lin Kaifeng smiled faintly and said, "This is one of a series of problems caused by the Soviet Union's militarism."

White sugar is not only a common seasoning, but also a strategic material.

Immediately, Lin Kaifeng gave Professor Song some popular science explanation.

The problem of unhealthy development of light industry has existed for a long time.

From the establishment of the Soviet Union until now, the development of light industry has always been in a weak position.

Compared with the huge heavy industry system, the light industry system accounts for less than 10% of the overall industrial system of the Soviet Union.

In the pitifully small field of light industry, the sugar industry was the only strength that the Soviet Union could barely boast of.

There are large sugar beet growing areas in the Soviet Union, and sugar beets happen to be an important raw material for sugar.

Although the Soviet Union produces white sugar, it does not mean that they are not short of sugar.

Almost all major powers in the world, including the Soviet Union, the United States, and Riyadh, have listed sugar as a strategic material.

When Longguo broke with the Soviet Union, there was a shortage of sugar because Longguo had to develop industry on a large scale, manufacture weapons and equipment, and guard against possible attacks from the Soviet Union.

They had no choice but to use foreign exchange to import sugar from other countries.

Due to foreign technology and other reasons, the quality of white sugar imported into Longguo is very average.

Whether it is sugar production or refining white sugar, it is a reflection of a country's comprehensive national strength.

Even so, imported sugar is still in short supply.

The Soviet Union now faces the same problem as the Dragon Kingdom.

The country's excessive military expansion led to a serious shortage of sugar supply.

Dozens of hours later, the train pulled into the platform.

A large number of Soviet soldiers immediately opened the rear door of the truck.

The railway station has been under martial law since yesterday.

General Constantine's direct troops will move the train supplies today.

Deliver food to various troops as quickly as possible to solve the food shortage problem faced by the army group.

"Mr. Lin, we meet again."

When they met again, Lin Kaifeng found that there was no smile on General Constantine's face.

It's not that he's being cold on purpose, it's obvious that he's encountered some difficult situation.

"General, it's an honor to see you again. This time, I brought 300,000 tons of food. The remaining food will be delivered here by subsequent train cars. The 100 million US dollars you need has been sent to your overseas bank account as you instructed. You can send your confidant to check it."

Lin Kaifeng said straight to the point: "The inspection is correct, let's talk about other issues."

"Mr. Lin can be trusted based on the friendship we established during the last transaction. I will have someone check on the funds. I have already got the production line for you. The relevant technical drawings and data will also be loaded onto the truck and shipped to your Dragon Country."

At this point, General Constantine glanced at his confidant.

Lieutenant General Sergei said with a smile: "Mr. Lin, Comrade General has prepared a grand welcoming banquet for you and your entourage. If you have anything to say, let's talk after dinner."

“Please follow me.

Hearing this, Lin Kaifeng said little and left the command center with Professor Song and others and Sergei.

We drove to a country villa more than 30 kilometers away from the headquarters.

When they entered the villa, Professor Song and others were stunned.

From the outside, this is just a small country villa commonly seen in the Soviet Union.

Once you enter, you will find yourself in a completely different world.

The decoration is luxurious, showing nobility everywhere.

The floor is covered with soft carpets and there are oil paintings on the walls.

There is a crystal chandelier overhead, and the huge dining table in the living room is laid out with a variety of exquisite silver tableware.