"Since the Chinese side can promise that we will be the main ones in developing submarines, then our country will send tools, instruments and staff over to ensure that all work is carried out in absolute secrecy. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info" Bush nodded with satisfaction, the Chinese side was willing to give in on this, but it made him a little surprised.

Chen Xu sneered without a trace, and said indifferently: "Step on it first, this is just to meet the wishes of the United States, if it cannot meet our requirements, all this is just hypothesis." ”

"Of course, what does the Chinese side want?" The elder Bush knew that the critical time had come, that what he had just talked about was just an appetizer, and that the real negotiations had only begun now.

"Everything is fair, we hope to get benefits equal to this Alpha-class nuclear submarine, and if the United States is sincere, it should come up with something of corresponding value to this submarine." Chen Xu helped the frame of his glasses and lifted the ball out, he wanted to hear what kind of conditions the Americans would offer, and then come out with chips depending on the situation.

"Such conditions are quite fair, please tell me a price! If it is reasonable, we will pay the full amount. "Bush Sr. is an old fritter in the end, and he directly wants to use money to solve this problem, after all, he knows very well that China is in the most money-short time, as long as he comes up with a few hundred million, he is not afraid that the Chinese will not agree."

Where Chen Xu will be tricked, the last thing he lacks is money, and he shook his head decisively and said: "Please Mr. Bush don't insult me with money, no amount of money can buy the intelligence inside this nuclear submarine." If the United States takes the lead in launching a nuclear strike and destroys the Soviet mainland, as long as one of those Soviet nuclear submarines survives, for example, a Typhoon-class nuclear submarine can carry up to 200 nuclear bombs, the United States will basically be finished. And now with this Alpha-class nuclear submarine, the US military can easily find the Soviet nuclear submarine lurking on the bottom of the oceans. Without the most important nuclear strike force in this ring, the Soviet nuclear threat will be greatly weakened. ”

Chen Xu swallowed his saliva, then slapped the table and said loudly: "In the face of nuclear safety, can money be measured?" ”

"Then let's ask the Chinese side to make a request! We will do our best to accommodate your request within reasonable circumstances. The elder Bush made eye contact with Director Turner next to him, and both saw regret in each other's eyes.

The reasons offered by the Chinese side are very strong, and they have broken the main reason why the United States is eager to obtain this submarine, and the Chinese side has seized the initiative in this negotiation. Moreover, they are disappointed that they cannot solve this matter with money, and China's demand for material compensation can be said to be the worst and most troublesome thing.

Chen Xu sat on the chair for a short time, did not squint, and said word by word in an almost cold tone: "A fully manned active US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, six Aegis destroyers, a production line of 200 F14 Panda fighters and fighters, and an interest-free loan of $18 billion to upgrade the weapons of the Chinese army." ”

When Chen Xu put forward the conditions, the corner of his eye clearly saw the old chief's thighs shaking vigorously, and it was obvious that Chen Xu's conditions scared the old man. Because after Chen Xu thought about it again and again in this process, he still decided to delete some unimportant conditions in the original plan, and then added requirements on this basis. For example, the original plan for destroyers was to ask for three, but Chen Xu doubled. The original plan for the fighter was 60, and the production line was not in the conditions, and the final interest-free loan was also proposed by Chen Xu on a temporary basis.

As soon as Chen Xu's conditions were raised, the entire conference room fell into a clamor of noise, and the US delegates were so shocked that their eyes came out, and they exchanged their heads and ears discussing how to answer the next questions.

Bush Sr. took out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat on his forehead; at this time he felt that he had really fallen into a fire pit when he came to participate in this talk, and he did not expect that the Chinese side would offer such conditions that were unbearable for them, or that it was impossible to implement them at all.

Bush Sr. and Director Turner next to him put their mouths to their ears, discussed a few words in a low voice, and finally returned to the negotiating table, coughed twice, and said directly to the old chief: "Ye! We are here with full sincerity, and I hope that the Chinese side will also be able to give some face, because if you put forward such conditions, it will be really difficult for the negotiations to continue. ”

"Do business! If you think it's inappropriate, just say it, isn't everyone sitting here just to discuss it? The old chief took a sip of tea from his cup very steadily, and explained slowly.

"Then let's talk about it for a moment." After that, the elder Bush got up, and then beckoned the negotiators present to get up and go outside, and then gathered together and discussed in a low voice.

"Little Five, why have the conditions changed so much? You are too bold, how could the Americans agree to such high demands. Seeing that the Americans had left the conference room, the Chinese delegates were relieved of their strength, and their stiff waists were relaxed. The old chief looked even more nervous, blaming Chen Xu for being too self-assertive.

Chen Xu showed an expression of ambition, and said indifferently: "Don't be impatient, the conditions we mentioned before are too cautious, the United States is so anxious to want this nuclear submarine, of course I have to change the conditions and increase the requirements, and if I open such high requirements, they will still bargain, and no one can say what the result will be when the time comes." ”

"I hope so! Later, no matter how the Americans reduce the conditions, we must agree to the conditions on the premise that our side will benefit, and don't be too greedy, if the negotiations break down, none of us will be able to make any good money. We have earned money by getting this nuclear submarine, and we will not lose money by reaping benefits from the Americans, so we must not be too careful! The old chief once again reminded Chen Xu not to be greedy, a snake can't swallow an elephant.

Chen Xu hummed and said that he knew, but in fact, he didn't take it seriously in his heart, and the difference in thinking made the old chief unable to understand him, so he could only promise verbally, and he would still have his own ideas to slaughter the Americans when he negotiated later.

The elder Bush and his entourage discussed outside for more than 10 minutes, and finally walked in without hurrying, and after sitting down again, they slowly said in the expectant eyes of the Chinese delegates: "Theoretically, we cannot agree to all the conditions you have proposed!" ”

"Theoretically, what about the facts?" Chen Xu's facial muscles twitched twice, and his expression was very unhappy.

"If you can scale back the request you just made, you can still talk about it." In the era of Grandpa Mao, China was known for being tough, and refused to back down even a single step when he said that he would fight, so that they were worried that China's refusal to back down would make it impossible for the talks to take place, and this was the most difficult thing for the US delegates to accept.

"Reduction requirements?" Chen Xu's voice suddenly became sharp, as if he had been touched in a sensitive place, and his face became ugly.

"Comrade Chen Xu, the American side has come all the way to negotiate, listen to what they say before making a decision, don't be so stubborn." The old chief appeared at this time, he first patted Chen Xu's arm, and amiably persuaded him not to be so excited. After speaking, the old chief gave Bush Sr. an encouraging look and signaled that he could put forward conditions.

Bush Sr. first glanced at the nuclear submarine outside the glass wall, sighed, and then said: "First of all, the first point is that it is absolutely impossible for our military's active nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to be sold to any country, and this kind of powerful offensive weapon cannot be obtained even by our allies, and this is also our bottom line, and it is the most untouchable bottom line!" ”

"China has a coastline of 18,000 kilometers, especially in the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea, which is facing the powerful Pacific Fleet of the Soviet Union. Therefore, whether there are aircraft carriers or not is a necessary guarantee to protect China's 10,000-mile coastline. Chen Xu did not directly mention the conditions, but complained bitterly, saying that China wants to build a modern navy.

"In fact, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers can't be considered, but conventional-powered aircraft carriers can." The elder Bush changed his words and finally led the meaning to a level where there is a lot of room for maneuver, because everyone knows that it can be considered, and in fact it means agreeing to the exchange.

Chen Xu keenly grasped the meaning of Bush's words, and when he heard this sentence, his heart pounded without hesitation, this is an aircraft carrier! If China can have even one, even the oldest American-style aircraft carrier, it will be a milestone in the improvement of China's naval combat strength.

He even felt that the old chief's breathing was a little disordered, and it was obvious that he was also nervous at this stage of negotiation.

However, Chen Xu definitely couldn't show any excitement, but instead looked impatient, and said extremely dissatisfied: "Conventional power aircraft carrier? This is far from it, we paid for nuclear-powered submarines, but got steam-powered aircraft carriers. Presumably, the US side also knows that this Alpha-class nuclear submarine is a new ship that entered service a few months ago, and it uses a titanium alloy hull, and the price of titanium alloy is more expensive than gold, not to mention that there are a large number of the latest Soviet instruments and equipment inside, and the value of the submarine's own intelligence and advanced technology is not less than one billion dollars.

As far as I know, the most advanced conventionally powered aircraft carrier in the US military, the USS Kennedy, was launched in 67 years, and it has been in use for 13 years now, and the cost of a ship is at most $500 million, and if you count the depreciation and wear costs of more than 10 years of use, it is polite to give you a half-discount. According to the current trend, conventionally powered aircraft carriers will soon be replaced by nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and they will be even less valuable. ”

Bush Sr. was said to have almost vomited blood, and the aircraft carrier that the US military was proud of was actually said to be a rotten ship.