In the evening, in the state guesthouse on the outskirts of Islamabad, the lights are brilliant, and in one of the small ballrooms, the accompanying bands sometimes play Western pop music, sometimes interpreting the classic music of the Arab nation, but in any case, their uninterrupted music makes this small banquet hall full of beating joyful notes all the time, as if these beating melodies activate the long-hidden musical cells in people's blood, and make people involuntarily swing along with the melodious melody. novel

No, several Pakistani officers could not suppress their inner throbbing, and under the accompaniment of a typical Arab national dance music, they danced a passionate and powerful dance, which attracted the applause of the surrounding onlookers, but among the many Pakistani officers wearing military uniforms on these onlookers, several Chinese wearing straight Zhongshan uniforms were particularly eye-catching; unlike those Pakistani personnel who actively applauded, these Chinese all appeared calm and restrained, and these Chinese were none other than the Chinese foreign arms sales delegation headed by Liu Haotian。

Since the start of negotiations between China and Pakistan, the Chinese delegation has participated in such receptions in the past half a month, and this is also a deliberate arrangement by the Pakistani side, in addition to allowing Chinese friends who have come from afar to relax after work and appreciate the traditional customs of the Pakistani people's hospitality.

These big or small drinking parties can sometimes become an extension of the negotiation, which is similar to the Chinese dinner, sometimes the problem that cannot be solved in a formal setting, and the reason why it is possible to get everything done with a meal and a drink. When the two sides cannot reach an agreement at the negotiating table,

Sometimes it is in this relaxed atmosphere that the common interests of both parties are found, and this is a case of abound in negotiations between the two sides. In the process, China's foreign arms sales delegation has gradually adapted to this pace of negotiations, and has achieved good results by making timely use of it.

Although the Chinese delegation participated in quite a few cocktail parties, but on the whole they were all the same, but today's reception was slightly different, and ordinary people may not be able to see it, but as long as they were a little careful, they will find that the Pakistani officers at the reception were particularly happy.

"I guess it's the U.S. aid in place!" said several improvised Pakistani officers in front of them. happily danced with unique national characteristics, but Liu Haotian's mind didn't seem to be on this. Instead, he lowered his head and judged Lu Jiadong beside him:

"It seems that the list of weapons and equipment that has just been determined is going to be changed again!"

In fact, according to the relations between China and Pakistan, there is basically no problem with such an arms sales project in the general direction, and the so-called situation is basically focused on the details, and this arms sales negotiation is a typical example. It stands to reason that the negotiation process will be greatly accelerated once the general direction is determined, and indeed it is so.

However, even so, half a month has passed, and China and Pakistan still have not finally reached an agreement, and the reason for this is that the Pakistani side has frequently changed the procurement list of weapons and equipment, and has never been able to come up with a feasible procurement list, and the reason why Pakistan is like this is mainly because the money in the purse is not too full, and this has caused Pakistan to often fall into a difficult situation in choosing between two or more types of weapons and equipment.

It's like a customer going to a clothing store to buy clothes. It is not uncommon to see several well-fitting clothes that you like, but you only have enough money in your pocket to buy one, and the example of a choice that will lead to pain is the same. Because of this, the Pakistani side has had to change the list of weapons, which has also dragged on to the negotiation process until now.

Although it has dragged on a little longer, it is not entirely a bad thing, because it is known from various sources that the United States has passed an aid bill for Pakistan. The first aid funds will soon be available, and it is not easy to watch Pakistani officers sing and dance at this reception. is very different from the more serious performance in the past, as if he has won a large amount of gold and silver treasures, which is why Liu Haotian said this.

"That's good!" As soon as Liu Haotian's voice fell, Lu Jiadong responded with a smile: "In this way, they can buy more weapons and equipment!"

"En!" After listening to Lu Jiadong's words, Liu Haotian nodded lightly and replied affirmatively: "If this is the case, the last obstacle on the Pakistani side is cleared, then we can reach an agreement smoothly."

"Haha! Mr. Liu, my old friend, you are hiding here!" Before Liu Haotian could finish speaking, Musharraf, who was wearing the uniform of a lieutenant general of the Pakistani Army, came to Liu Haotian with a bright smile on his goblet full of wine in his hand, and his cheeks that were a little red from the stimulation of alcohol.

The surrounding Pakistani officers all stood up to him when they saw Musharraf's arrival, and even several Pakistani officers who were improvised in their dancing stopped abruptly at this moment, one by one straightening their bodies, Musharraf just waved his hand to signal them to continue, and ignored the Pakistani officers who were gradually dispersing.

Instead, he looked at Lu Jiadong beside Liu Haotian, and said with admiration: "Mr. Lu's judgment is really accurate, it is that Charlie Wilson, a member of the US House of Representatives, who ran for aid after returning to China, made the United States finally increase the amount of aid dozens of times, when Mr. Lu hinted that we could find this so-called catalyst Charlie Wilson, we were still a little skeptical, and now it seems that it is indeed a good move!"

"General, you really have won the award!" As soon as Musharraf's words fell, Lu Jiadong said lightly with a slight smile: "I'm just making a reasonable guess according to the current form."

"No awards, no awards!" Without waiting for Lu Jiadong to finish speaking, Musharraf waved his hand, and then glanced at Liu Haotian and Lu Jiadong in front of him, with a bright smile on his face, and said to the two of them with great feelings:

"There are people like Mr. Liu and Mr. Lu in China, and I dare to assert that in the future, it will rise in the east of the world like the ancient Han and Tang empires!"

"Thank you for the general's assertion, we will definitely redouble our efforts!" Listening to Musharraf's words, Liu Haotian's face also showed a happy smile, but then his words turned sharply, and he took this opportunity to ask the question in his heart:

"General Musharraf is so happy, it can't be that American aid has already arrived!"

"I can't escape Mr. Liu's eyes for anything!" Musharraf walked and chatted with Liu Haotian and Lu Jiadong, and after a while, he came to a relatively secluded table, and after taking a seat, Musharraf took two glasses full of wine from the waiter's tray and put them in front of Liu Haotian and Lu Jiadong, and then said:

"Mr. Liu is right, the US aid has just arrived this afternoon! So I came here this time to discuss with the two of you about changing the arms procurement list again" Before Musharraf finished speaking, Liu Haotian and Lu Jiadong couldn't help but glance at each other, and then both showed imperceptible smiles, Musharraf obviously ignored this, but continued:

"This time, we will officially include the 60mm mortars and 82mm mortars that we crossed out before, and the number of Type 63 rocket launchers will also be doubled, and the number of Type 56 submachine guns and Type 56 semi-automatic rifles will be increased, and at the same time, we also hope that Chinese friends can provide Type 63 rifles and Type 69 rocket launchers and their accompanying ammunition, as well as Type 78 assault rifles, light automatic grenade launchers, gun-mounted grenade launchers and other equipment We also need."

Musharraf is as small as a bullet and as large as a large-caliber artillery, anyway, almost all the weapons and equipment that he was optimistic about before are included, and the purse has already bulged anyway, so there is no need to shrink back and hesitate in the selection of weapons and equipment as before, but to accept them all directly.

"As for the issue of funds, there is no need to worry about this time, we have received a lot of aid one after another recently, and with the arrival of US aid funds, there will be more aid in the future, and the number of our purchases will gradually increase in the future!" Musharraf said as he took the goblet in front of him and raised it to Lu Jiadong and Liu Haotian opposite:

"Our Pakistani government promised not to let our Chinese friends suffer before, and now this commitment is not only valid, but also has a reliable guarantee, and we wish our future cooperation will be more successful!"

"I wish you success!" Liu Haotian also raised the wine glass in his hand with a smile, and Lu Jiadong also raised his glass, and said firmly with a confident smile:

"It will work!"

With the sound of "pop~~", the three glasses collided together, and then the three of them drank the wine in their respective cups with a satisfied smile

"Xiao Lu, it seems that we have not been in vain in Pakistan for half a month!" After the reception, a black car carrying Liu Haotian and Lu Jiadong walked quickly towards the hotel where they stayed.

"We have not only taken down Pakistan's arms sales, but also put in our pockets the physical purchase list of weapons and equipment from the United States, so that we can be called a full load this time!"

As soon as Liu Haotian's words fell, Lu Jiadong nodded with a smile and said: "The chief is right, the third game of the General Staff is a victory in the first battle this time!"

"If it weren't for you Xiao Lu here, how could you get two orders? Speaking of which, Xiao Lu, you are the first credit this time!"

"Chief, I"

"Alright, alright! Your modesty problem is here again!" Without waiting for Lu Jiadong to speak, Liu Haotian pretended to be angry and interrupted him, Lu Jiadong could only laugh and say nothing, and at this time, Liu Haotian turned his head to the confidential secretary in the co-pilot seat and said:

"Xiao Zhang, after you go back, immediately send a report to the country and truthfully inform us of the situation!" After speaking, Liu Haotian's face showed a meaningful smile and muttered to himself:

"I really want to see how shocked they were when they received this telegram!" (To be continued)