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 takes money to do his work.

People like him are like weeds in the forest in Washington, D.C., and their indomitable 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 prepares can be passed in Congress.

However, everyone understands the evaluation of the US Imperial Senate that the biggest enemy of the US ** team has never been a foreign force, 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 beginning of the 1986 fiscal year, the "great cause of army building" of the first-class members of the US ** Navy

is facing a serious challenge.

The 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 procured more.

Completely eliminate the F-4 and A-7, that is the best option.

But from the perspective of the Senate, the simplest sentence, doesn't your Navy still have so many A-7 stocks?

The F-18, a third-generation aircraft, is too expensive compared to the second-generation aircraft, so for the time being, it will be equipped with some meanings.

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're the Imperial Senate, and you're not a poor ghost**.

How can such a poor person be worthy of the pride of the first class of American imperialism?

The Navy is like a spoiled bear child, with the new toy of the F-18, how the 4 and A-7 are not pleasing to the eye.

But the father of the Senate said, your old toy hasn't broken yet, so let's take it and play with it first!

The heroic spirits of the Imperial Navy cried to the Senate for the Showa staff, and they had already rushed into Capitol Hill and shouted that God would punish the ****.

However, in the case of US imperialism, people in the navy can only use some off-the-counter means to achieve their goals.

Northrop is under the matchmaking of some people.

Remy Denton, the former press secretary of the current Vice President Underwood, was approached, hoping to use the advantages of his old master, Underwood, who had served as a Republican party whip, to persuade Congress to pass the expansion of the purchase of the Guò third-generation aircraft.

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 done is a test of his delicate position 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 the woman next to him would definitely cause an uproar if she was to be sent to Congress.

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.

But obviously, the relationship between the two is not like 419.

Instead, there is 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." ”

...... "Whew." Why, you seem to be in trouble?"

Jackie Sharp, who fell back to bed contentedly, squinted at the languid side of this tall, mighty and majestic black man.

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 current situation is not very good." ”

"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 the A-7 attack aircraft!"

Remy Denton complained: "There is no justifiable reason why Congress will not approve the retirement of A-7 attack aircraft in large numbers." ”

"Well, speaking of which. ”

Jackie Sharp wondered if it was the morning exercise that activated the vitality of her brain cells, when suddenly an unrelated thing 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 categorically did not agree to use the original TF30 engines, and even threatened to cancel the order and had to replace the aircraft engines.

To begin the opinion of the Chinese, it is better to replace the TF110 engine with a universal F30 engine.

However, this article cannot be approved by Congress at all, and the F110 engine is the most advanced engine in the United States, and it will not be supplied outside of the hardcore allies at all.

After difficult negotiations, in the end the Chinese "reluctantly made it difficult"

agreed to use the 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 scenarios are these.

This is 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.

However, with the intervention of our President Hu, the plan of TF-41-912 was realized 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.

Especially Rolls-Royce.

The British engine company, which is in the most difficult stage in its history, is faced with a sudden order.

It is undoubtedly like a long drought and a rainy day.

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 research and development institute in China made a proposal to Rolls-Royce, asking if the two sides could cooperate on the Spey engine and TF-41 engine projects.

Since China's reform and opening up, the opening of China's doors 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.

I heard that the Chinese side is working on a project to replace the TF41 engine for the Mirage 3.

Rolls-Royce was overjoyed.

Not only did he take the initiative to provide various numbers of TF41 engines to the Chinese side, but he even reported himself to be brave enough to match the refurbishment of second-hand TF41 engines imported from China.

And what they are asking for is only 25 copies of this new company to be established in China in the future.

Don't be less than 5 copies, which means that Rolls-Royce has opened up the channel into 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.

**Cooperative development of IC gas turbines.

Probably the introduction of airliner engines, or even the old Rolls-Royce line, the introduction of automotive technology?

The benefits contained in this are 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 decommissioned A-7 attack aircraft.

It was sealed in the air base of Zài, waiting for 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 Phantom 3 with TF41 engine has a good table, the Phantom 3 in the international market is not generally good.

Brazil, Argentina, Lebanon, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Australia.

Even Israel, with a large amount 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.

Throughout Europe, the Middle East and South America, there are shadows of the Mirage series of fighters everywhere.

Hey, think about the limited number of used TF41s in stock.

When the second-hand refurbished machines are sold out, maybe Rolls-Royce will be able to sell another batch of brand new TF41s.

Don't forget, many European countries equipped with Mirage 3, although the country is small, but they are all local tyrants who are not bad for money, and they may not be able to get those second-hand refurbished machines.

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

Sit in one of Washington's top Chinese restaurants.

The person who spoke the introduction was an old friend of Grumman, Zach Hubble, who was known as "special"

contacted Remy Denton.

As for Chinese restaurants, top Chinese chefs exported, which was one of the few technological means of earning foreign exchange in China in the 80s.

Thomas Davis was a wary man, and his eyes were still scanning the surroundings as he nodded.

Tom Carter, on the other hand, is more of a serious businessman, with a pleasant smile in a suit and leather shoes.

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

Zach Hubble skillfully moves his chopsticks.

Carrying the kung pao chicken to his plate, he said absent-mindedly.

Remy Dantonke Hubble, who had just sat down, glanced at it and nodded: "The A-7 attack aircraft can no longer cope with the current war situation, and I think it is a very good result to be able to recover some of the value for the country in the end." ”

"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 to ensure that the mothballed aircraft can 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 has a British accent, doesn't seem to use his usual chopsticks, so he simply changed the spoon.

Hurriedly trying these novel Chinese dishes.

"Rolls-Royce can help our American friends export used TF41 to China."

Tom Carter put down the spoon in despair and shrugged his shoulders: "As long as you can get the goods." ”

"So, I think we can still try it. ”

The other three people at the table on the left and right of Remy Denton stopped what they were doing and raised their heads: "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 happen. Superficial contact happens, OK?"

"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. However Chinese the price given is not too high......"

Tom Carter was a little embarrassed: "After all, it is a second-hand engine that has been used for a long time, and if it were not for the fact that the Chinese materials and labor are very cheap, rebuilding them is not a profitable 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?"

“ell。 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!"

Rollo'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 maintenance 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 guò 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, it is better to make the A-7s scrapped and retired faster." If the Chinese do not do it, perhaps the number of F-18s will not change significantly in the next fiscal year. ”

"Okay, I have an opinion. ”

Remy Denton couldn't let the atmosphere on the table get too tense, and threw out his plan: "We can try to put it in the F-14 overhaul line plan?" 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 refuse?

You can see how much profit we have 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, our plan will have a good chance of getting through. ”

Remy Denton finally smiled and raised his glass: "I wish each of us 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, but what about the voters?

They will only sell the scrapped A-7 to the Chinese.

A lot of money was made, and several foundations for charity were established.

The world's No. 1 navy got more war toys.

So they rejoiced in this crown.

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 Republican representatives of the US Navy Grummennothrop and Rolls-Royce was launched, and the export of second-hand TF-41 engines passed the vote of Congress without twists and turns, becoming another political achievement of the Republican Party.

The money was used to improve public facilities in many Republican House of Representatives constituencies, which 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.

The National Defense Committee found out after the trial.

Sure enough, the mothballed A-7 attack aircraft in the aircraft cemetery could no longer complete the reserve task, so the Navy had to agree to the plan, and more A-7 attack aircraft that were less than useful were sent to the aircraft cemetery in Arizona.

Immediately afterwards, 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 purchased in the next fiscal year, citing a great threat to national security.

No way.

If the congressmen disagree with the Navy's demands, it seems that the next step in the news is the rhythm of the Soviet landings in Alaska.

A TF-41 overhaul line was incorporated into the F-14 overhaul line export plan, unwittingly 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 cannot be changed, and this engine overhaul line is actually almost equivalent to giving it to the Chinese side for nothing.

So what does it matter?

With aircraft with TF-41 engines, there are not many left in the Navy today.

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 it's a pity.

There was never their voice in the mainstream media, and this qiē seemed to be a triumph from victory to victory.

In 1986, it was the sudden outbreak of AIDS that attracted the attention of Americans, which 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.)

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