"What's so surprising about this," looking at Farouk Legari's surprised look, Chen Geng smiled: "You probably know that the current economic situation of the Soviet Union is not particularly good, so in the past two years, the central government of the Soviet Union has paid more attention to the development of foreign trade, otherwise why do you think the Soviet Union will suddenly cooperate with our COMAC Group to develop a new generation of advanced training aircraft, isn't it better for them to do it themselves?"

Although he knew that the Soviet Union was indeed encountering a little difficulty in the economic aspect, he heard Chen Geng say that the fundamental reason why the Soviet Union agreed to cooperate with COMAC to develop a new generation of advanced training aircraft was that the Soviet Union's economy was too difficult.

Chen Geng smiled slightly: I will tell you that the Soviet Union is in trouble now, which is even more troublesome than you think? No, I will not tell you.

Chen Geng didn't say it, but Farouk Legari himself had already begun to ponder in his heart: Mr. Fernández said just now that the light aircraft carrier made by the Soviet Union was mainly aimed at the international arms trade market, and the light carrier-based fighter developed from the advanced training aircraft was also used to replace the old carrier-based aircraft such as the A@V-8 "Sea Harrier", the A-4 "Skyhawk" and the "Super Military Flag......

Could it be that we really have a chance to have a powerful aircraft carrier formation?

Realizing this possibility, Farouk Legari was thrilled. Taking a deep breath, Farouk Legari asked Chen Geng, "Mr. Fernandez, can you help me ask Mr. Nikolai Malenkov about the specific situation of their light aircraft carrier?"

As for whether the Soviet Union could build such a light through-deck aircraft carrier with a full load displacement of 2 to 25,000 tons, Farouk Legari was not worried at all: the powerful Soviet Union could even build the Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, and it was said that it would also build the more powerful, nuclear-powered Ulyanovsk supercarrier, a light aircraft carrier with a full load displacement of only more than 20,000 tons, for the powerful Soviet Union, was it a matter?

"What? Are you interested?"

Chen Geng glanced at Farouk Legari in surprise, he was really a little surprised: the minibus really wanted an aircraft carrier?

But yes, looking at where the broken ship of India, which bullied him, was showing off his might all day long, the minibus wanted to say in his heart that it was not pantothenic acid, and it was probably impossible.

"That's an aircraft carrier......

Farouk Legari's eyes were filled with longing: It was an aircraft carrier, and for any country on the planet, it was a symbol of strength, and if it could, what country would not want to have several maritime combat formations composed of aircraft carriers as the core? An Indian broken aircraft carrier built in the forties could make itself want to die, let alone a brand-new aircraft carrier carrying the most advanced third-generation carrier-based aircraft?

Farouk Legari felt that if this thing didn't work out, it would be fine, but if this thing could really succeed, this new Soviet aircraft carrier might be able to hit India's Virat and Vikrant.

"Okay, I understand, help you ask, this is no problem," Chen Geng nodded and said, "But Mr. Legari, you still have to tell me your country's intentions as soon as possible." ”

It has only been more than a week since Chen Geng and Nikolai Malenkov talked about this matter, and in such a short period of time, it is impossible for a country to make a decision to develop an aircraft carrier designed for foreign trade.

Farouk Legari nodded vigorously: "I will." ”

Although his position is not high, he is only the head of the liaison of the minibus in Hongdu, but if you think about it with your heels, you can know that if it were not for the deep connections in the family, would he Farouk Legari be qualified for such a leisurely and at the same time very seniority?

It is also true, although Farouk Legari is only a mid-level officer, his father and grandfather Niu Ah are both big men in the army - if not, why would Farouk Legari dare to push for this?

........................

"Mr. Fernández, are you kidding, a country like a minibus, they can afford an aircraft carrier?"

Hearing Chen Geng's statement that the minibus was more interested in the previous "foreign trade light aircraft carrier", Nikolai Malenkov was shocked by Chen Geng's words: A country as poor as a minibus has begun to think about buying an aircraft carrier? Is the world so crazy?

"This is actually very understandable, when India used to have only one Vikrant, the minibus was bullied by India all day long, and now India has bought another Virat, you look at India's arrogant appearance now, I can't wait to ride on the head of the minibus to, and I was stimulated by the two aircraft carriers in India all day long, what do you think about the minibus?"

Chen Geng said with a smile: "So, it's not surprising that the minibus wants to buy an aircraft carrier." ”

"That's right. ”

Nikolai Malenkov looked thoughtful.

Previously, he was thinking about this matter with the mentality of a high-ranking official of a superpower, and felt that as a poor country and a small country, you should honestly live your own small life, but when he thought of the Indo-Pakistani war and the minibus that had been lightly bullied over the years, Nikolai Malenkov was a little sympathetic to the minibus: he was bullied by India with a broken ship all day long, and the minibus wanted to have an aircraft carrier of his own......

Well, this mentality of the minibus is completely understood!

"Now, they are a little curious about this project and want to know about the situation first," Chen Geng continued: "In fact, it is to see how the performance of this Soviet aircraft carrier is, whether they can buy it, and if they buy it, whether they can raise it, and so on...... It's all very early stage. ”

"Understood," Nikolai Malenkov nodded knowingly, and then, Nikolai Malenkov scratched his head, a little embarrassed: "But...... Fernandez, to tell you the truth, this project is not yet discussed. ”

Chen Geng was not at all surprised by Nikolai Malenkov's answer: It had only been a few days since he last talked to Nikolai Malenkov about this matter?

He nodded and said: "It's not the point of discussion, my idea is to let the people from the Neva Design Bureau and the people from the minibus meet first, and everyone will communicate and understand the situation...... If there is a real chance that such a business worth hundreds of millions of dollars can be concluded, will the Soviet Union not do it?"

Nikolai Malenkov immediately nodded, Fernández was right, although the Soviet Union has not officially discussed this matter yet, if there is a real chance to conclude this business worth at least a few hundred million dollars...... Why not do it without any impact on the interests of the USSR?

But Nikolai Malenkov was also a little worried: "If, I mean if, if the minibus really has the will to buy an aircraft carrier, India will definitely not be happy, and they will definitely protest when the time comes......"

Nikolai Malenkov was a little worried about whether the deal would affect Soviet-Indian friendship.

"How can you think that?"

Chen Geng's eyes widened, and he looked at Nikolai Malenkov with an incredulous expression, as if Nikolai Malenkov had done something stupid.

Nikolai Malenkov was furious when Chen Geng looked at him: Is there really a problem with my approach? But it shouldn't be, if the Soviet Union sells aircraft carriers to minibuses, it may indeed affect the friendship between the Soviet Union and India.

"Isn't India preparing to sell the 'Sea Harrier' carrier-based aircraft from Britain," Chen Geng continued: "If the minibus is really willing to buy an aircraft carrier, what a good opportunity will it be to sell our light carrier-based fighters to India?"

“......”

Nikolai Malenkov felt that his whole person had been turned upside down: if India bought the British's "Sea Harrier" carrier-based aircraft, and we would sell aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft to India's nemesis, Minibus Nyima, would the business still be able to operate in this way?

"That's not right," Nikolai Malenkov reacted at once: "What if the Indians change their minds and decide to purchase our carrier-based aircraft, and the condition is that we are not allowed to sell aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft to minibuses?"

Chen Geng has discovered Nikolai Malenkov's brain...... Or rather, the brains of these Soviet officials are really not suitable for business!

"Let me put it this way," Chen Geng said: "We don't want to consider what kind of reaction India will have, but we want to use this incident to achieve such a goal: Whether or not the minibus buys aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft, we will sell carrier-based aircraft to India! Aren't they only ready to purchase about 30 A@V-8 'Sea Harriers'? Now the situation has changed, and not only are they not allowed to buy 'Sea Harriers,' but they must also buy more of our carrier-based planes!

Of course, if the minibus doesn't have the money to buy our carrier-based aircraft and aircraft carriers, it's fine, but as long as they want to buy them, we will not only sell the aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft to the minibuses, but also sell the carrier-based aircraft to India. ”

Nikolai Malenkov couldn't help but pluck out his ears, he wondered if he had auditory hallucinations, after repeatedly making sure that he had heard correctly, Nikolai Malenkov felt a wave of admiration in his heart, and said with emotion: "No wonder you Americans are so rich, tsk......"

"Hehe......"

Chen Geng laughed twice and scoffed at Nikolai Malenkov's words: Americans are not a good thing, but are you old Maozi a good thing?

Nikolai Malenkov, who had finished his emotion, had a straight face and said solemnly: "Don't worry, I will let someone from the Neva Design Bureau come to you when I turn around......"

Facing Chen Geng's puzzled gaze, Nikolai Malenkov said: "Others, I'm not at ease. ”

Chen Gengxin said: I thank you for your trust!