At Hu Wenhai's current level, many things no longer need to be done by himself. In reality, the world can never revolve around just one person.

Where there is no Hu Wenhai, it is like throwing a stone on the surface of the water, and the ripples are gradually spreading. A lot of changes are making this world different from the history of the future.

Remy Denton is a lobbyist in Washington, or a political broker who gets paid to work.

People like him are like weeds in the forest in Washington, D.C., and their indomitable and vigorous vitality can be seen in any rugged ecological environment.

But even so, when it comes to Remy Denton, the recent business has made him feel a little tricky.

The U.S. budget year is not a natural year, but runs from October 1 to September 30 of the following year. In a budget year, in addition to implementing the budget, the U.S. government also reviews expenditures for the previous fiscal year and prepares a budget plan for the next fiscal year.

Since U.S. fiscal spending is a very large and complex project, the budget for the next fiscal year should be drawn up throughout the current fiscal year.

In the process of preparing the budget for the next fiscal year, the US government must maintain close communication with the budget committee of Congress to ensure that the budget it has prepared can be passed by Congress.

However, everyone understands the evaluation of the US imperialist Senate that the biggest enemy of the US military has never been a foreign power, but the Imperial Senate. In the great cause of eliminating the US military, the US Imperial Senate is undoubtedly the outstanding player who has contributed the most kills.

This is not, since the 1986 fiscal year. The "great cause of army building" of the first class of the US army and navy. A serious challenge is being faced.

F-18 Hornet. Northrop's outstanding third-generation naval fighter/attack aircraft is about to enter the Navy's procurement budget for the next fiscal year!

However, the damned Imperial Senate has never been able to agree with the federal government's budget on the number of purchases.

From the perspective of the first-class people in the Navy, the Hornet, as a third-generation aircraft, should of course be purchased more, and the F-4 and A-7 should be completely eliminated, which is the best choice.

But from the point of view of the Senate, the simplest sentence. Doesn't your navy still have so many A-7 stocks in stock? The F-18, a third-generation aircraft, is too expensive compared to the second-generation aircraft. If we really want to say that in the event of a war, it is completely possible to re-open the second-generation aircraft in stock, and then seize the time to produce the F-18 in wartime.

Nima, listen to this argument? You are the Senate of the Empire, and you are not a poor ghost**, how can you be worthy of the pride of the first class of American imperialism such a poor person?

The Navy is like a spoiled bear child, with the new toy of the F-18, how to look at the F-4 and A-7 is not pleasing to the eye. But the Senate dad spoke, your old toys haven't broken yet. Then let's take it and play with it first!

The heroic spirits of the Imperial Navy wept to the Senate! In the case of the Showa staff, they would have already stormed the Capitol Hill. Shouting that the heavens are punished.

However, in the case of US imperialism, the first class of the navy can only achieve their goals through some off-the-counter means. Northrop approached Remy Denton, the former press secretary for now Vice President Underwood, with the help of his former boss, Underwood, who had served as the Republican whip, to persuade Congress to pass the third-generation aircraft expansion bill.

However, since Underwood stepped down as vice president, it has not been smooth sailing for the new whip to work with him. Remy Denton is rebuilding his network in Washington, D.C., and how to get Northrop's business done is a test of his delicate place on the American political map.

"Jackie, do you want sausages or omelette in the morning?"

Lying on the bed, Remy Denton's face was gentle, and if the woman next to him was seen by members of Congress, it would definitely cause an uproar. The new Republican whip, Jackie Sharp, was sleeping naked next to him. No one knows how the former press spokesman of Mr. Vice President climbed into the bed of the new party whip.

However, obviously, the relationship between the two is not like 419, but has a looming feeling.

Jackie rolled her eyes, slapped him lightly, and said with a smile: "Your sausages are all burnt, and you know it's not delicious!"

"Oh, so you can try an omelette?"

Jackie Sharp blinked and punned, "It's too much trouble, I'd rather eat a ready-made hot dog." ”

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"Whew, what, you seem to be in trouble?"

Jackie Sharp, who fell back on the bed with satisfaction, squinted her eyes and looked lazily at the tall, mighty and majestic black man beside her.

In the eighties in the United States, if people knew that the female whip of the Republican Party actually cheated in marriage, and the object was still a black man. This news is sure to make the front page of all newspapers.

"You know that. Remy Denton shrugged helplessly and sighed: "Northrop's people are urging again, Congress has never approved an increase in the purchase of F-18s, and the situation is not good now." ”

"The Navy's appetite will never be satisfied, and it is impossible to retire all second-generation fighters at once, right?"

Jackie Sharp, as the party whip, must be on the side of the parliament: "When all the A-7 attack aircraft are decommissioned, Congress will naturally approve an increase in the number of F-18s purchased." ”

"But Congress will not approve the retirement of A-7 attack planes!" Remy Denton complained: "There is no reasonable reason, Congress will not approve the retirement of A-7 attack planes in large numbers." ”

"Well, speaking of which. Jackie Sharp wondered if it was morning exercise that activated the vitality of her brain cells, when suddenly a seemingly unrelated event came into her mind.

"Actually, recently, it seems that someone is playing with the idea of mothballing A-7 attack aircraft......"

Grumman, Rolls-Royce in the United Kingdom, and Allison in the United States, these three companies did not actually cooperate with the F-14 in their original history. However, under the instigation of Hu Wenhai's butterfly wings, there was an opportunity to unite.

The F-14 purchased by China firmly did not agree to use the original TF30 engine, and even threatened to cancel the order. Aircraft engines had to be replaced.

Begin the opinion of the Chinese. It would be better, of course, to use the universal F110 engine instead of the TF30 engine. However, this article will not be approved by Congress at all. The F110 engine is the most advanced in the United States and will not be offered outside of the hardcore allies at all.

After difficult negotiations, the Chinese finally agreed to use TF41 to increase the afterburner section instead of the TF30 engine.

Back in 1984, the Americans considered reissuing the F-14. Two of the most promising options were the TF-41-912 with the addition of afterburner to the TF41, and the F110 engine that was later retrofitted to the F-14A+.

Although the Americans used the GM F110 engine historically, the TF41-912 from Rolls-Royce and Allison did not win the bid. But with the intervention of our President Hu. The TF-41-912 scheme was implemented in advance on the Chinese Pastoral Cat.

Originally, the three companies that had no opportunity to cooperate in history came together temporarily in 1985.

The success of the TF-41-912 in the Chinese Pastoral Cat has excited Rolls-Royce and Allison. In particular, Rolls-Royce, a British engine company that is in the most difficult stage in its history, is undoubtedly in the face of sudden orders. In the next few years, orders with a total value of more than $300 million are likely to be a game-changer for Rolls-Royce.

But the news that made Rolls-Royce even more excited came after February 1986. An engine R&D institution in China. An offer was made to Rolls-Royce to ask if the two parties could cooperate on the Spey engine and TF-41 engine projects.

China since the reform and opening up. The increasing opening of the country's borders has made the Western world excited. How to enter the Chinese market has become a new profit growth point. The olive branch extended by the Chinese side is undoubtedly a surprise for Rolls-Royce.

Hearing that the Chinese side is operating a project to replace the TF41 engine for the Mirage 3, Rolls-Royce was overjoyed. Not only did it take the initiative to provide various data of the TF41 engine to the Chinese side, but it even reported itself to be brave enough to match the refurbishment of the second-hand TF41 engine imported from China. All they are asking for is a 25 percent stake in the new company, which will be established in China in the future.

Don't underestimate the 25% stake, which means that Rolls-Royce has opened up access to China. Rolly, who had just been milked by Grumman, was full of infinite hope for China's future.

Military aircraft engines are only one aspect, Rolls-Royce aircraft engines are used in a wide range of applications. The co-development of SMIC gas turbines, ******** possible introduction of passenger aircraft engines, or even the introduction of automotive technology from Rolls-Royce's old business, is enough for Rolls-Royce to invest in it.

Since it is necessary to import second-hand TF41 engines from the United States, where is the most such engine?

The answer is Mount Davis Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, USA, which is commonly known as the Aircraft Cemetery.

A large number of retired A-7 attack aircraft were sealed in this air base, waiting for the arrival of the next world war.

These A-7 attack aircraft have not reached the end of their life, and their engines still have the value of refurbishment and life extension. Removing the engines, selling them to China for refurbishment, and then reissuing them for the Mirage 3 would be a huge market with a total value of at least $3 billion.

As long as Pakistan's batch of Mirage 3 equipped with TF41 engine has a good performance, the Mirage 3 in the international market is not generally good. Brazil, Argentina, Lebanon, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Australia, and even Israel all have tons of Mirage 3 gear. As for the other countries that are scattered with Mirage 3, there are simply too many to count. No matter how conservative the estimate is, the international market of the Mirage 3 is more than 1,000 aircraft.

This is only the Mirage 3, don't forget that the Mirage 5 and the Mirage F1 can also be modified, this business is enough for Rolls to eat for ten years. All over Europe, the Middle East, and South America, the shadow of the Mirage series of fighters is everywhere.

Hey, come to think of it, there is always a limited number of used TF41s in stock. Wait until the used refurbished machine is sold out. Maybe Rolls-Royce will be able to sell another batch of brand new TF41s. Don't forget. Several European countries equipped with Mirage 3. Although the country is small, they are all local tyrants who are not bad for money, and they may not be able to look at those second-hand refurbished machines.

"Colonel Thomas Davis, Mr. Tom Carter of Rolls-Royce, this is Ramy Denton, and Washington is right to look for him. ”

Sitting in the top Chinese restaurant in Washington, the person who spoke was Zach Hubble, an old friend of Grumman, who contacted Ramy Denton through a "special" channel.

As for Chinese restaurants, top Chinese chefs export. These were one of the few technological means of earning foreign exchange in China in the 80s.

Thomas Davis looked a wary man, nodding his head while still glancing around. Tom Carter, on the other hand, is more of a serious businessman, with a suit and leather shoes, and an amiable smile.

"Congress is considering a proposal to export used TF41 to China, which Republicans think is a good idea. After all, those planes lying in the aircraft graveyard are actually no different from scrap. Exporting worthless scrap for money sounds pretty good just in name. ”

Zach Hubble skillfully moved his chopsticks, sandwiched the kung pao chicken to his plate, and said absent-mindedly.

Remy Denton, who had just sat down, glanced at Zach Hubble and nodded: "The A-7 attack aircraft can no longer cope with today's war situation, and can save some value for the country in the end." I think it's a very good result. ”

"If the number of A-7 attack aircraft in the aircraft graveyard decreases, the Navy will have to speed up the process of decommissioning A-7 attack aircraft. In order to ensure that the mothballed aircraft will be able to cope with a possible large-scale war. "The food in front of Colonel Thomas Davis was almost untouched, and he always maintained the stereotypical posture of a soldier.

Tom Carter, who doesn't seem to use chopsticks with a British accent, simply changed the spoon and hurriedly tried these novel Chinese dishes.

"Rolls-Royce can help our American friends export used TF41 to China-" Tom Carter put down his spoon in despair and shrugged his shoulders, "As long as you can get the goods." ”

"So, I think we can still try it. ”

Remy Denton looked left and right, and the other three people at the table stopped what they were doing and looked up at him: "The Navy is speeding up the retirement of A-7 attack aircraft, which can provide a good reason to increase the number of F-18s purchased." The export of A-7 attack aircraft engines from the aircraft cemetery, which is also a good thing. But we can't let these two things have a superficial connection, okay?"

"No problem. ”

"Of course, our friends at Rolls-Royce, can we handle the export of used engines? I can introduce Mr. Vice President to Mr. Tom Carter, and I believe that the purchase funds for these second-hand TF41 engines will get a lot of votes for Mr. Underwood. ”

"That's fine, but Chinese the price given isn't too high......," Tom Carter was a little embarrassed: "After all, it's a second-hand engine that has been used for a long time, and if it weren't for the fact that Chinese materials and labor are very cheap, rebuilding them is not a lucrative thing." ”

Remy Denton was confident and nodded: "No problem, for ordinary people, the planes in the aircraft cemetery are no different from scrap, the Chinese should at least pay a price for recycling scrap iron, right?"

"Well, I will discuss this with the Chinese, and I will try my best to fight for it." ”

"The Republicans will support this, but the money will have to be allocated by the government in the next fiscal year. "Zach Hubble showed his bottom line.

"The Navy can speed up the retirement of A-7 attack aircraft, but the number of F-18 purchases in the next year must be increased. Colonel Thomas Davis emphasized.

"Wait a minute!" Rolloe's Tom Carter suddenly stopped, turned to Thomas Davis and said: "I remember that the Navy has several TF-41 overhaul lines, and if it is convenient, the Chinese hope to get one of them." ”

Thomas Davis frowned, subconsciously shook his head and refused: "This is impossible, the overhaul line is equivalent to the engine overhaul and assembly line, with the Spey engine technology that the Chinese now master, they will be able to produce their own TF-41 engine in a few years." There is no way to pass the National Defense Committee under this condition. ”

"But without this overhaul line, the progress of the Chinese refurbishment of the TF-41 will not be fast. Tomka specifically pointed out: "If the Navy wants to have more F-18s as soon as possible, it is best to make the A-7 scrapped and retired faster." The Chinese do not do it. Perhaps there will also be no major changes in the number of F-18s in the next fiscal year. ”

"Alright. I have an opinion. "Remy Denton can't let the atmosphere at the table get too tense. He threw out his plan: "We can try the issue of overhauling the line, maybe we can put it in the plan for the overhaul of the F-14? This plan has been approved by Congress, as long as Grumman cooperates." ”

"Well, that's a good idea. ”

Remy Denton's plan was brought out, and it was quickly approved by everyone at the table. As for Grumman's opinion, will they reject it? Just look at how much profit they've made from Umbrella this year.

This little thing that is done casually will not refute the face of the Chinese compared to Grumman.

"In this way, there is a good chance that our plan will pass. Ramy Denton finally smiled. Raise your glass: "May we all take what we need." ”

"Happy cooperation!"

The four people at the table looked at each other and smiled, and everyone seemed to have achieved their goal.

Deals like this are nothing new in Washington, D.C. Everyone gets what they want in the deal, and as for the voters? They will only see scrapped A-7s sold to the Chinese, making a lot of money, and several foundations for charity are established. Seeing that the navy of the United States imperialism was the number one in the world and had received more war toys, he celebrated and rejoiced for it.

As for the budget for the purchase of more F-18s, where did the mothballed A-7 attack aircraft go after the loss of engines......

Who cares about such troublesome things?

A huge operation involving the U.S. Navy, Grumman, Northrop, Republican House of Representatives and Rolls-Royce began, the export of used TF-41 engines. The passage of the parliamentary vote without any twists and turns has become another political achievement of the Republican Party. The money was used to improve public facilities in many Republican House districts. It has helped the Republican Party gain more voter support.

Immediately, the US Navy submitted a proposal to speed up the retirement of A-7 attack aircraft on the grounds that the number of mothballed A-7 attack aircraft was insufficient. After the trial, the National Defense Committee found that the mothballed A-7 attack planes in the aircraft cemetery were no longer able to complete the reserve task, so it had to agree to the Navy's plan, and more A-7 attack planes that were less than useful were sent to the aircraft cemetery in Arizona.

Immediately afterward, the U.S. Navy, which was facing a serious decline in the number of combat aircraft, almost forced the Defense Budget Committee to agree to increase the number of F-18s to be procured for the next fiscal year on the grounds that national security was under great threat.

No way, if the congressmen do not agree to the Navy's request, look at some of the statements in the news, it seems that the next step is the rhythm of the Soviet landing in Alaska.

A TF-41 overhaul line was incorporated into the F-14 overhaul line export plan, unknowingly loaded onto a naval transport plane, and sent to Chinese mainland like a hot potato - ahem, because the agreement between Grumman and China was signed a long time ago, the price of the overhaul line could not be changed, and this engine overhaul line was actually almost equivalent to being given to the Chinese side for nothing.

What does that matter? There are not many planes left in the Navy with TF-41 engines. An outdated engine overhaul line, how can a hot F-18 be more tempting?

The mothballed A-7 attack aircraft, which had lost its engine, was disposed of as scrap metal. A large number of A-7 attack planes in service that have not reached the end of their life have been forced to be decommissioned and mothballed, waiting in the aircraft cemetery to slowly age and decay.

Some conscientious public intellectuals in the United States, who happened to learn the inside story, shouted that this was the loss of state-owned assets. But alas, there was never their voice in the mainstream media, and it all seemed to be a victory from victory to victory.

In 1986, the sudden outbreak of AIDS caught the attention of Americans, which seriously dampened the enthusiasm of the American people for ******. and President Reagan's tax reform act, which will continue to widen the gap between rich and poor in American society.

However, the most distressing thing for Americans was the accidental crash of the space shuttle Challenger on January 28. This was undoubtedly a huge setback in the aeronautical race with the USSR.

There will always be countless hot topics in the newspapers and on TV, but there are some things that will never appear in these media.

Capitalism continues to sing and dance, and the Soviet Union is on the verge of decline. In the distant imperial capital of China, a group of military personnel engaged in aircraft engine research eagerly stroked the equipment that had just been transported from the plane, and the expression on their faces could not be put down.

The representative of Rolls-Royce stood next to him and smirked, and then even asked with some flattery: "Excuse me, is Mr. Hu Wenhai here? On behalf of Rolls-Royce, I hope to give him a gift." ”

"Oh, you said Mr. Hu. ”

Wu Daguan Wu Lao, who was reluctant to raise his head from the device, shook his head with some regret and said: "It's a misfortune that you came, Mr. Hu may not be in the imperial capital now." If you want to meet him, why don't you spend the Chinese New Year in China first? It just so happens that we still have some things to communicate about the TF-41 technology. ”

"In that case—" the representative of Rolls-Royce nodded helplessly, "Then I'll stay first." (To be continued.) )