"Didn't you discuss the idea of forming the Mandalay Cooperation Organization with Andropov?" Thatcherff's tone was clearly disbelieving, "or is the East Soviet Joint Statement just an alliance that you were forced to make in order to use the Soviet Union to balance the United States?"

"The center of gravity of the USSR was in Europe. Yang Weiping said indifferently: "Asian affairs, of course, have to be decided by Asians. ”

Margaret Thatcher obviously heard that Yang Weiping's words had another potential meaning, and before she could open her mouth, she had already blocked the opening for Britain to join the Mandalay organization.

"Hehe, Asians have the final say in the affairs of Asia, it's just a good wish. Margaret Thatcher chuckled and said, "You know, the United States has huge interests in the Asia-Pacific region. ”

"That's why I said I would ask Madame for a favor. Yang Weiping smiled indifferently: "I believe that Madame, when Madam speaks, Reagan will have to give you this face." ”

"You kid want me to have a big fight with Reagan, don't you!" said Mrs. Thatcher, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Britain can recognize the legitimacy of the Mandalay Cooperative you mentioned, but what good is it for Britain?"

"I wonder what kind of benefits Madame wants?" Yang Weiping kicked the ball back to Margaret Thatcher very slippery.

"I heard that you have made a lot of achievements in the construction of digital informatization in the army. I hope you can share this technology with the UK. Margaret Thatcher opened her mouth wide and offered directly.

"Your intelligence is absolutely wrong!" Yang Weiping refused without hesitation, and said categorically: "We have indeed been engaged in research on military digital chains, but we are only in the initial stage. It is said that the U.S. military has made a breakthrough in this regard, and if we can use the U.S. military's digital chain to form an architecture, with our research and development capabilities, we should be able to cooperate in developing a very advanced digital information warfare platform that can be applied to actual combat. ”

"You kid can trick me!" said Margaret Thatcher with a joke, "I know you are in the research and development of the digital information force." At least three years ahead of the U.S. military. Since you are unwilling to divulge the secrets of the East Union Defense Forces, how about you help us develop another set of digital information combat platforms that can be used in actual combat?"

"Well, it's not a big problem. Yang Weiping replied with a deep groan: "It's just that we are engaged in the research of digital troops." It's a big project that burns a lot of money. I can provide some technical support to Madame, but you will have to deal with the financial problems yourself. ”

"Don't worry, I won't let you pay for it. Margaret Thatcher smiled cheerfully: "I can promise that I will not reveal the slightest bit of your technical secrets." By the way, Sir Young, if you have time, will you also help us design an advanced fighter for the UK?"

"In the past, I could have done Madame a favor. Yang Weiping replied quite seriously: "But now I really don't have time." You are also the leader of a country, and you should know how to be in charge of a country. It is definitely not an exaggeration to say that it is a good opportunity. Actually, you in the UK are very well established in the field of aviation research. I believe that even without my help, you can still develop a fourth-generation advanced fighter, or even a fifth-generation fighter. ”

Yang Weiping's words were purely fooling Mrs. Thatcher.

The British Harrier fighter has proven in the Anglo-Argentine war that this third-generation fighter capable of vertical take-off and landing has clearly lagged behind.

With the entry into service of the Soviet Union's new generation of advanced fighter Su-27, the development plan of the MiG-29 has also reached the stage of manufacturing prototypes for later verification machines, European countries. In particular, the Federal Republic of Germany is on the front line of the confrontation between the red and blue camps, and there is an urgent need to improve the equipment of the air force. Development of new models.

Huaxia has successively launched the J-10, J-14, J-7, and FC-1 series of advanced models, and North Burma has developed more powerful J-15A and J-15B, which has undoubtedly stimulated Britain, France, Germany, Italy and other old European air powers.

After joint consultations and deliberations, in July 1984, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, and Spain reached an agreement and decided to jointly develop an advanced fighter for use in the 90s. It was required to begin service with the air forces of various countries in the mid-to-late 90s. This is also the EFA program that Yang Weiping was familiar with in his last life, and the EF2000 fighter is the result of this program.

However, in July this year, France failed to reach an agreement with Britain, Germany, Italy, and Spain on issues such as design leadership and what engines to use, and announced that it would withdraw from the cooperative research and development program. The development of a separate Rafale fighter began.

As a result, the EFA program could only be changed to be jointly developed by Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain. The share of the costs is 33 per cent each for the United Kingdom and West Germany, 21 per cent for Italy and 13 per cent for Spain.

In fact, with Yang Weiping's long-term friendly relations with Britain and West Germany, it is completely okay to let the EF2000 fighter come out as soon as possible, so that they can avoid some detours and save some research and development funds.

It's just that people didn't come to beg him, and of course Yang Weiping couldn't rush to be Lei Feng. Otherwise, others may not think that he has other plans.

"Yang, don't be in a hurry to refuse. Margaret Thatcher said in a rather solemn tone: "Your achievements in the design of advanced fighter jets are obvious to all countries in the world. It can be said that you have made indispensable contributions to the development of China's modern air force to achieve the current results.

In addition, without your guidance, the Rurika Design Bureau simply would not have been able to come up with the Su-27 in such a short time. You don't have to deny that I can tell you this today, because I have our own source of information. Sir Yeung, since the day you started from scratch in Hong Kong, we in the British government have never been able to stand up to you.

The Royal Air Force needs your help now, the Falklands are consuming too much of the British Empire's military spending, and my Cabinet has enough money to support our spending on the EFA program. Therefore, I solemnly beseech you, Sir Excellency, that you will sell me a face, an old woman, and do the best of your ability to shorten the course of the EFA program. ”

"Madame, you've got it all to say, what else can I do. Yang Weiping said with a wry smile: "I can only take time out as much as possible to see if I can do something for the EFA plan." ”

"I think the ASEAN organization is really the biggest obstacle to the Kra Canal project right now. Margaret Thatcher smiled and said: "The establishment of the Mandalay Cooperation Organization is of great significance to promoting a peaceful and stable situation in the Asia-Pacific region. ”

Of course, Yang Weiping could hear the meaning of the Iron Lady's words.

As long as he can help the British Empire earn face in the EAF program, the British government will certainly support the establishment of the Mandalay Cooperative. On the contrary, don't blame them for being in the same breath as the U.S. government.

To be honest, in fact, Margaret Thatcher did not mention this matter today, and Yang Weiping will also provide technical support to the EAF program at the right opportunity.

You must know that the personal relationship between the Federal Republic of Germany and Yang Weiping is quite deep. In particular, after Tiangong Group cooperated with the West German Hovaz shipyard to develop AIP-powered submarines, the strategic cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and North Myanmar has reached an unprecedented depth.

The Germans had long wanted Sir Young's help to develop an advanced fighter for the Federal Republic of Germany. It's just that since Yang Weiping knows that there is an AFE plan to save zài, of course this good thing can't just be sold to the Germans, and he has to let the British government be grateful to Dade by the way.

Sure enough, the British couldn't hold their breath, and the Iron Lady personally asked Sir Yang for help.

Yang Weiping was silent for a while, and then said: "In this way, madam, you ask the relevant person in charge of the AFE project research and development team to take time to come to Mandalay." Perhaps, some of their ideas in the design process can trigger some inspiration for me. ”

"I'm sure you won't let me down. Mrs. Thatcher lost no time in trapping Yang Weiping, "This new fighter should not be much worse than your J-15, right?"

"Hehe, ma'am, I'll do my best. Yang Weiping smiled noncommittally: "Actually, the British Royal Air Force imported F15 and F16 from the United States, it is better to buy J-10 and FC-1 from me, which is much more cost-effective." ”

"If you can transfer the complete set of technology of the J-15, I don't mind buying a batch of J-15A and J-15B from OUCC. Margaret Thatcher chuckled and said, "Thirty for the same, sixty for all, how?"

"Hahaha, the weather in Mandalay today is really good. Yang Weiping laughed and said, "Dear madam, I think the British Empire can consider joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank." I can assure Madame very responsibly that the potential for the AIIB to grow will be very impressive. The Soviet Union had joined in, and I would not have given this opportunity to the British Government had it not been for the deep friendship that my wife and I had always maintained. ”

"The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, that sounds like a bit interesting. Margaret Thatcher asked thoughtfully, "What is the relationship between this bank and your privately controlled Asian bank?"

"It doesn't matter!" Yang Weiping replied without thinking: "These are two banks with completely different natures. The AIIB's main business scope is to assist countries in the Asia-Pacific region in infrastructure development. When fully operational, the AIIB will use a range of support methods to finance infrastructure projects in Asian countries, including loans, equity investments and guarantees, to revitalize investment in various sectors, including transportation, energy, telecommunications, agriculture and urban development. The AIIB's first project after its establishment was the construction of the Kra Canal. ”

"The AIIB's business should not be limited to the Asia-Pacific region, right?" said Margaret Thatcher with a meaningful smile: "In Europe, there are also huge infrastructure projects that need to be invested. (To be continued......)