Eagle Sauce: The 055 destroyer was launched into the sea just after the founding of the country?

“Yes, it’s resources!”

"Relying solely on domestic resources, we can't even meet our daily needs. Industrialization is simply impossible in a short period of time!"

"I said before, although France performed poorly in this World War II, it is still a long-established imperial power."

"He also has quite a few colonies in Africa."

Fang Yu nodded and said.

"Though those lands are not fertile and cannot be used to grow crops, they contain many minerals that Dragon Nation desperately needs!"

"Most countries are now afraid to do business with us because of the sanctions imposed by the United States. Even if we have money, we can't buy these resources."

"So, we must seize this opportunity to get France to sell these resources to us!"

"Makes sense!"

After hearing Fang Yu's explanation, Shi Aiguo felt like he had been enlightened and his thoughts suddenly became clear.

Previously, although the conditions offered by the Kingdom of France seemed very tempting, they were nothing compared to the conditions proposed by Fang Yu.

After all, even if the entire set of military truck technology is obtained, if Longguo's industry cannot develop, these design drawings will only be a piece of waste paper.

However, if Fang Yu's conditions are met, the mineral resources urgently needed for industrial development can be purchased from the Kingdom of Chicken, and the industrial system of the Kingdom of Dragon can be developed.

Even without the design drawings from France, Dragon Country's own designers can design their own military trucks!

It is better to teach people to fish than to teach people.

Shi Aiguo is very clear about this principle.

After thinking this through, Shi Aiguo said to the person on the other end of the phone with a feeling of both shame and gratitude.

"Fang Yu, thanks to you for saying this, otherwise I would have been cheated and still happily counting money for them!"

"Short-sighted! I'm so short-sighted!"

"I am a completely incompetent Minister of Commerce..."

"Minister Shi, don't blame yourself too much. After all, even if it were someone else, they wouldn't be able to refuse the conditions offered by the French Chicken Nation."

"The only reason I can express a different opinion is because I'm a weapons designer."

"Looking at things from different angles will naturally lead to different conclusions, haha..."

"Okay, stop comforting me!"

Shi Aiguo smiled bitterly and continued.

"I'll remember your kindness... When you return to the capital, please let me know."

"I have to buy you a drink!"

"That's not necessary..."

After finishing the business, Shi Aiguo chatted with Fang Yu for a few more words.

Then he hung up the phone.

After Fang Yu's advice, Shi Aiguo no longer had any doubts and directly asked someone to call Lucas...

More than ten minutes later, Lucas appeared in the Ministry of Commerce office of Longguo, panting.

"Dear Minister Shi, you're calling me here so urgently. Has your country already reached a conclusion?"

As soon as he entered the office, Lucas couldn't wait to ask.

"Yes, after discussions among our Dragon Nation's top leaders, we have indeed reached a conclusion."

"In principle, we basically agree to your request. Whether it's the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries or the European agency rights for penicillin, we can give it to you."

"Oh, God! My dear friends from Dragon Country, you are so generous!"

Hearing this, Lucas almost jumped up with excitement.

After all, after completing such a difficult task, he would be greeted with endless glory and promotion upon his return to the Kingdom of French Chicken...

"Mr. Lucas, don't be too happy yet."

"Although we agree to your country's request, we still need to negotiate the terms of exchange."

"this……!"

"Dear Minister Shi, our French nation has shown the utmost sincerity in this cooperation!"

"Do you know how valuable this complete set of military truck manufacturing technology is? It's even more advanced than America's technology!"

"As the old saying of your Dragon Nation says, don't push your luck too far..."

Hearing Shi Aiguo's words, Lucas spoke loudly in frustration.

As a European, he looked down upon these yellow-skinned Dragon people from the bottom of his heart.

If it weren't for President Dai Le seeing that Longguo had defeated the United States repeatedly on the battlefield in North Korea, he would have come up with the idea of ​​cooperating with Longguo to undermine the United States.

I will never come to Dragon Country, and I will never bow down to the Dragon people whom I look down upon.

However, since everything was going well, I just had to hold my nose and endure it.

Unexpectedly, just when the deal was about to be concluded, Shi Aiguo put forward another condition.

This made Lucas so angry that his teeth itched.

These damn Dragon people are actually asking for too much. Do they really think that our great country of France must have you?

"You misunderstood, Mr. Lucas. We are not trying to raise the price."

Seeing Lucas's face flushed with anger, Shi Aiguo spoke slowly.

"We just want to change the conditions."

"What...you don't want our French country's automotive technology?"

Hearing this, Lucas frowned.

"Then what do you want?"

"Resources! Your mineral resources in Africa!"

"As long as you are willing to sell to us at the international market price, our cooperation will be achieved!"

Shi Aiguo said with a smile.

"Resources... I can't make the decision on this. I have to consult my superiors."

"Dear Shi, can I borrow your international long-distance phone?"

Hearing this, Lucas said with a conflicted look on his face.

"Please."

Shi Aiguo pointed to the red phone on his desk and nodded.

With that in mind, Lucas grabbed the phone, dialed a number, and spoke directly to the French diplomat on the line.

……

Time passed by minute by minute.

After what seemed to be a very long negotiation, Lucas finally put down the phone.

"How is it, Mr. Lucas? Has your country agreed to our terms?"

Shi Aiguo asked with a smile.

"You win, my dear friends from Dragon Country."

"We have learned that Commander Dale has agreed to your plan. From now on, we will stand in the sunshine and openly face the wrath of the United States with you."

Hearing Shi Aiguo's words, Lucas said with great annoyance.

After all, if Longguo chose the manufacturing technology of military trucks, even if it was finally discovered by the United States, France could also claim that it was an accidental leak.

But now, selling their own ore to Longguo would cause too much noise to be covered up.

When the time comes, the United States will blame France for this matter, and France will have no excuse at all.

But now that things have come to this, Lucas no longer dwells on it.

Anyway, if France wants to maintain its leading position in Europe, it will inevitably have to fall out with the United States.

It's just a little early for them to fall out now.

What I need to do now is to take this opportunity to gain more benefits for the motherland.

"Minister Shi, we have already made a huge concession on this matter."

"So, in return, can the price of this penicillin be..."

Shi Aiguo: "Dear Mr. Lucas, I wonder if you have heard of another old saying from our Dragon Country."

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"It is better to give timely help than to add icing on the cake."

"Since the French Chicken Nation can provide us with assistance when our Dragon Nation is at its weakest, we will definitely not let this kindness go to waste."

Shi Aiguo said with a smile.

"Don't worry, you won't regret cooperating with us!"