Forty minutes later, Cao Zhiqiang, under the leadership of a staff member, reunited with Uncle Lin, who was dressed in an ordinary Mao suit, and then took a car together and quickly left the hotel.

After walking for about 20 minutes, the vehicle left the city center and came to an open field.

There, a helicopter had already been parked, and near the helicopter, there were several armed police fighters armed with guns.

"Helicopters?" Cao Zhiqiang, who got out of the car, looked at the helicopter not far away and was stunned, "Are we going to take a helicopter?" ”

"That's right!" Uncle Lin nodded, and then walked unhurriedly to the helicopter.

"Uncle Lin." Cao Zhiqiang hurriedly followed, saying as he walked, "Don't tell me, we are going to take this all the way back to Beiping." ”

"Of course not." Uncle Lin said as he walked, "There is no suitable airport here, so we can only take a helicopter to Guangzhou first, and then take a jet back to Beijing from there." ”

"Oh, I see." Cao Zhiqiang suddenly realized.

Indeed, in 1983, when the construction of Shenzhen had just begun, there was no serious airport here at all.

It is said that before the official airport was built in Shenzhen, there was a heliport, but even if that heliport is still under construction, it has not yet been put into operation.

However, helicopters don't have to be airports, as long as there is a suitable flat ground, they can also take off and land.

It's just that at present, in China, ordinary people can't enjoy this kind of treatment at all, but Uncle Lin obviously doesn't belong to ordinary people.

Cao Zhiqiang followed Uncle Lin and quickly passed the sentry post and came directly to the helicopter.

At this time, two people suddenly came down from the helicopter, both of whom were acquaintances of Cao Zhiqiang - An Ping and Xu Chun.

"Hello Chief!" Xu Chun and An Ping saluted Uncle Lin almost at the same time.

Uncle Lin nodded simply: "Okay, let's all get on the plane, say on the way." ”

Immediately afterwards, the group got on the helicopter, sat down and fastened their seat belts, and then closed the helicopter door by Anping.

As soon as the helicopter door closed, the helicopter's engine began to roar, and the propeller began to run from slow to fast.

After a while, the helicopter flew off the ground, turned slightly in one direction, and then flew steadily forward.

Because the roar was too loud and Uncle Lin was there, everyone had no interest in chatting.

Or it can be said that with Uncle Lin here, as long as he doesn't say anything, ordinary people don't dare to speak casually.

Obviously, Uncle Lin is now very worried, or very tired, so he started to sleep when he got on the plane, and he was not interested in chatting at all.

The big guy is silent, who dares to speak indiscriminately.

Fortunately, the speed of the helicopter is fast and can walk in a straight line, so it only took about 40 minutes to come from the suburbs of SZ to Baiyun Airport in Guangzhou.

After the helicopter landed at the airport, Xu Chun gently pushed Uncle Lin and woke up Uncle Lin who was napping.

After that, it was still Uncle Lin who took the lead, and the group got out of the helicopter, and then under the reception of a receptionist dressed as a soldier, he did not enter the terminal, and went directly to a nearby Trident jet airliner.

After getting on the plane, it can be seen that this is an ordinary passenger plane, not a specially modified business jet, but there are no other guests in it, only a few of them, plus a few male bodyguards who act as bodyguards and flight attendants.

Yes, there weren't even flight attendants on this plane, only a few young men in ordinary tunics who looked like bodyguards at first glance.

If you want to eat and drink, you want to ask these people.

Since there were only a few of them, the seats were very empty, so the first class was given to Cao Zhiqiang and Uncle Lin, and the others were all sitting in the back, and there were two rows of seats in between, obviously to facilitate Uncle Lin to talk to Cao Zhiqiang.

After a few people took their seats in the plane, the plane quickly began to prepare for takeoff, and there was no sense of verbose at all.

Obviously, this plane has the highest priority, and as soon as this plane picks up people, it will take off immediately, and any other plane that is about to take off or land will have to get out of the way.

"Xiao Cao." Uncle Lin suddenly spoke, "In terms of price, can we still negotiate again?" ”

"Huh?" Cao Zhiqiang, who was sitting in the innermost part and was looking outside through the window and thinking about his thoughts, was stunned for a moment, and quickly turned his head and looked at Uncle Lin beside him, "What to discuss?" ”

Uncle Lin glanced at Cao Zhiqiang: "That's two billion US dollars, it's too high, can it be cheaper?" ”

Cao Zhiqiang smiled bitterly: "Uncle Lin, you are embarrassed for me, I am not a seller, at most I am a middleman, or forced, and I don't know anything, you ask me this, this is ......"

"Yes." Uncle Lin nodded, sighed and said, "It's a little embarrassing for you, but don't you want to continue to contact them in the future, you can ask, can the price be lowered again?" ”

"Well, I'll do my best." Cao Zhiqiang said, "Uncle Lin, I must be on your side, if I can really bargain, I will definitely help."

Well, let's do it, the next time I meet with them, I'll ask if I can make it cheaper, but what is the specific cheap method, how much money do we come up with, there must be a bottom, right? ”

Uncle Lin nodded: "That's what I said." ”

After a pause, Uncle Lin sighed: "Seriously, the things they sent this time are really good, and we really want them, but we are in urgent need of foreign exchange now, and two billion US dollars is not a small amount, and we may be difficult to get together in the short term."

So, the next time you go to connect with the other person, ask them, can it be cheaper? ”

Cao Zhiqiang asked: "Okay, the next time I meet with them, I will definitely convey it, but it's still the same sentence, how much can we come up with?" ”

Uncle Lin smiled and said: "We have thought about it, two billion, it is indeed a conscience price, and people have also taken great pains to transport it, full of sincerity, embarrassed to bargain again."

So, what we mean is a change in the way we pay.

Preferably, don't pay all at once, pay in twenty or so installments. ”

"Installments?" Cao Zhiqiang directly opened his mouth wide, his face full of shock.

"I know it's a bit difficult." Uncle Lin sighed, "But we also have practical difficulties, and it is indeed very difficult to come up with two billion dollars at one time."

Then, you can tell them very sincerely, just say that we don't have much foreign exchange now, it's really difficult, and it's also very troublesome to come up with so many dollars at once, not to mention, the key is that it is easy to attract the attention of others.

If you are willing to pay in installments, then give 500 million first, and then 100 million every month.

This way, we are much less stressed, and it is also more subtle and less noticeable, which is good for them.

Otherwise, let alone two billion, even if it is one billion, the flow of such a large amount of money will definitely attract the attention of foreign financial departments, which is probably not good for anyone, right? ”

Cao Zhiqiang blinked, smiled bitterly and didn't speak.

True, he almost forgot, this is 1983.

At this time, the US dollar is still quite valuable, and the flow of funds on the scale of 2 billion is indeed very eye-catching, even for the huge international travel capital.

Unlike in 2023, when the flow of $2 billion will not be very conspicuous internationally.

If it is a flow of 100 million US dollars a month, it is indeed more hidden, and it is even less obvious, and it is difficult to trace the source and whereabouts.

Of course, as a payer, taking out 2 billion at a time is completely different from paying in 20 installments, at least the pressure is much less.

In addition, China in 1983 was a period of urgent shortage of foreign exchange.

This year, the entire country is only 8.9 billion US dollars, less than 9 billion!

For this deal, 2 billion US dollars were directly paid, which is equivalent to consuming 22% of foreign exchange reserves at one time, which is indeed a bit of a headache.

According to Cao Zhiqiang's estimates, if it weren't for the fact that the white swans were too fragrant, and they also came with missiles and a full set of technical information, I am afraid it would be difficult for them to accept the offer of two billion US dollars.

In other words, if there are only planes, it is really difficult to say whether the country dares to ask for those planes.

After all, the supersonic strategic bomber is such a thing, of course, the country likes it, but it is not necessary at the moment.

In fact, the domestic attitude at this time is not clear, at least it is not supportive, and this is mainly related to its own national strength and self-positioning.

In the opinion of many, instead of developing a supersonic bomber, it is better to develop an intercontinental missile, which is more cost-effective.

Of course, if you can buy a big killer like the Tu-160 cheaply, then it is of course the best, and if there is technical information, it will be even better.

But on the whole, the Tu-160, a strategic-level mass killing weapon, is not the most desirable thing in China, because there is no shortage of strategic-level weapons in China.

After all, Big Brother is still there, and it's not my turn to show off his might.

However, although the Tu-160 bomber itself is not necessary, the related technology is very good, which can drive many related industries and trigger the overall technological progress of many domestic industries.

For example, flight control technology, such as aircraft aerodynamic shape design technology, such as engine technology, such as radar technology, such as cruise missile technology, and even more basic material technology, metallurgical technology, processing technology, etc.

So many technologies, as long as they can understand any of them, can fill a large gap in China, so that the relevant scientific and technological level can climb a lot, and the technical level can advance for at least ten years.

Not to mention, with these eighteen bombers and extremely attached cruise missiles, it is equivalent to immediately filling the gap in the triad of nuclear strikes.

It is only necessary to change the warheads of the hundreds of missiles that come with them, to change the conventional warheads to nuclear warheads, or even to just let out a rumor that they have been changed to nuclear warheads, which can greatly enhance the nuclear deterrent capability of the country.

When the time comes, we will also be a country that can properly carry out a three-in-one nuclear strike, and at least it will be no problem to bluff people.

The only bad thing is that this bomber was not obtained through regular means, and it is a woolly bear cargo, which is a bit too sensitive in the current situation.

Although the Tu-160 bomber has not yet officially appeared in the world, as long as you have seen the real thing, you will know that it is definitely a national weapon, and it is strategic.

If this is changed to other small countries, even if Cao Zhiqiang does not need money for the plane for nothing, it is estimated that he will not dare to take it.

From this point of view, the $2 billion installment payment should be sincere.

On the other hand, from Cao Zhiqiang's point of view, if it is possible, he really wants to give it away for nothing and not for money.

However, the free ones are the most expensive.

If it's free, it's usually for other purposes, and it's possible from country to country.

But if you are a secret organization, if you give a country particularly powerful arms and technology, but do not want money, this will make everyone mutter.

Therefore, the arms that ask for money are the most fragrant, and they can also dispel some domestic concerns.

It would be better if there was a little "support" on the basis of asking for money.

Therefore, the money must be wanted, and Cao Zhiqiang feels that he doesn't want much.

The cost of the Tu-160 bomber was not cheap, and although the ex-factory price in the eighties is not clear, it was not cheaper than the Lancer B-1B bomber of the US imperialist period at the same time.

The purchase price of B1B in the eighties was 280 million US dollars, so the purchase price of the White Swan, no matter how cheap, could not be less than 300 million US dollars, not counting the design and development costs, not counting the accompanying cruise missile price, not to mention the full set of technical information.

A bomber worth at least $300 million, eighteen is $5.4 billion.

Cao Zhiqiang only needs 2 billion US dollars, and it also comes with missiles and technical data, and by the way, he also brings eight anti-infantry radar vehicles with fire discoverer, eight F110 aero engines, and a Glock 17 pistol with extremely auxiliary technical data.

Therefore, Cao Zhiqiang really doesn't want to be cheap, but if it is cheaper, there will be problems, which is already below the cost price, although it cannot be regarded as a free gift, but it is also a difference.

"I know, Uncle Lin." Cao Zhiqiang, who wanted to understand, said, "Anyway, if you say how to come, I will do it, and I will definitely help convey it." ”

"That's good." Uncle Lin smiled slightly.

"Xiao Cao, the next time you go to Japan, I will ask someone to bring 500 million US dollars with you first.

When you meet them, you tell them that we are very grateful to them and that we are willing to continue to associate with them.

But this time the transaction, we are not not not giving money, nor are we regretting it, but taking out two billion at once, for us at present, the pressure is too great, and the second is easy to be targeted.

So, the down payment is 500 million, and the rest, we give 100 million every month, hoping they can understand.

If you don't agree, you can talk about it again, and if not, you can pay interest, you can negotiate it.

Of course, if people insist that we pay it all at once, then we will give half of it first, and the rest will be given in two months, which is our bottom line! ”

Cao Zhiqiang nodded with a serious face: "Yes, I know, I will do what you want, and I will do my best to get discounts!" ”

"Good!" Uncle Lin breathed a sigh of relief, "He deserves to be a good young man, good!" ”

(End of chapter)