v2 Chapter 1111： Saudi is crazy

Latest website: Fast weapons that can hit Israel and Iran, aircraft can do it. Apparently the Saudis want faster weaponry. Prince Sultan pointed out something else. Combined with the real history of his previous life, it shows that Saudi Arabia needs missiles to support its appearance.

In the previous life, Saudi Arabia purchased Huaxia missiles, but now they are thinking about Soviet goods. Is it all because of its own appearance that Saudi Arabia feels that it can get what it wants from the Soviets. It is not impossible that Lao Maozi can even sell fighter jets that have just been in service to Kuwait. As long as the price is enough, it is estimated that the missile does not matter.

But Bao Zixuan really hoped that such a thing would happen, of course, Huaxia sold it to Saudi Arabian missiles. It not only solved the funding problem, but also caused a huge sensation and repercussions in the Middle East and even the whole world.

Moreover, very interesting things happened in the process of exporting missiles from China and Saudi Arabia, and it has been passed down as a good story in later generations. Saudi Arabia's favorite weapon is long-range missiles. At that time, the only countries in the world capable of producing missiles were the United States, the Soviet Union, the European Union, and China. Due to the half-century-long Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, and the fact that the United States and Saudi Arabia are allies, it is naturally impossible for Saudi Arabia to turn to the Soviet Union for help. Saudi Arabia then turned its attention to the United States. After the United States learned of Saudi Arabia's willingness to purchase advanced weapons, the United States was unwilling to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia. There are two reasons for this:

First, not long ago, Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries created an oil crisis, which hit the US economy hard, and the US held a grudge against Saudi Arabia.

Second, Israel and the United States are also allies. When Israel learned that Saudi Arabia was going to buy weapons, it thought that these weapons would also pose a threat to itself, so it blocked it in every possible way, and the United States was unwilling to sell missiles to Saudi Arabia.

In desperation, Saudi Arabia had to ask China for help. At that time, the relationship between China and Saudi Arabia was not good, because the two countries did not establish diplomatic relations, and the political system was different, but for its own national security, Saudi Arabia had no other choice. Therefore, Prince Bandar, the eldest son of Prince Sultan, was sent to China. After some docking and talks, they stated the purpose of their visit - to buy "Dongfeng-3" ballistic missiles.

The Dongfeng-3 missile, developed in the 1960s, is a medium-range ballistic missile with a range of up to 4,000 kilometers. Its maximum take-off weight is 64 tons, and it can carry conventional warheads and nuclear warheads. In fact, this missile is not so technologically advanced, and Saudi Arabia can only shoot conventional warheads, but having this weapon is completely different for Saudi Arabia. , the strategic security level is directly raised by a grade, so Saudi Arabia wants this weapon very much.

At that time, Huaxia was very poor, and the total foreign exchange reserves were only 2 billion US dollars. At that time, Huaxia urgently needed a sum of money to invest in scientific and technological research and development. In the face of this rich and oily guest, it is natural to want to sell the weapon. In addition to economic considerations and political issues, the United States and the Soviet Union have always been influential in the Middle East, and if Huaxia sells weapons to Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia will have to give Huaxia a face on the Middle East issue. Then China's influence in the Middle East will also be strengthened. Multiple friends are better than multiple enemies.

After learning that China was willing to sell weapons, Saudi Arabia was overjoyed. As for how to price this issue, both Warsaw and Warsaw have no idea. There was also a joke at the time. It is said that the Huaxia negotiator raised a finger tentatively and thought to himself; I wonder if 100 million yuan will be accepted? As a result, the Saudi tyrant slapped the table; $100 million a piece, the deal, and the cash payment!

Although it was just a joke, it also allowed China to increase its foreign exchange reserves by US$3.5 billion. Although China's economy has improved due to black cloud investment, it is not very rich. If this money is earned by polar bears, it will be very detrimental to China's economic development.

Bao Zixuan said very seriously: "His Royal Highness, everyone is an old friend. There are international regulations; control the transfer of other nuclear weapons delivery vehicles except manned aircraft; restrict the transfer of a range of more than 300 kilometers and a payload of more than 500 kilograms. missiles and related technical equipment; the transfer of "complete rockets" and "complete subsystems" is prohibited except by license; all types of missile "components" can only be transferred after a license is issued by a member state. This is the initiative of the Americans, At present, many countries in the world are abiding by this principle. The Soviet Union is also one of the signatory countries, and things are a bit difficult."

"I understand what the Saudis mean, and they definitely want to get intermediate-range ballistic missiles with a range of more than 3,000 kilometers."

If one or two are smuggled out, there may be some ways; provided that Saudi Arabia is willing to spend a lot of money. But if you want to form a combat deterrent, one or two missiles are far from enough.

After all, no matter how powerful you are, it is impossible to get a nuclear warhead out. And even if you take out the nuclear bomb without the corresponding secret key, it doesn't make any sense.

The most important smuggled missiles cannot be taken out in an open and aboveboard way, so it is better to change the way of thinking.

Hearing Bao Zixuan say that he could smuggle in one or two medium-range ballistic missiles from the Soviet Union, it seems that this kid is not hiding it. However, it also proves that the Black Cloud Group has connections and strength in the Soviet Union. Even if the Saudi government wants to bring something out of the Soviet Union, it is estimated that it will be very difficult. Bao Zixuan directly promised to bring the missile out. It was hard to imagine how many people and relationships would be involved.

Is there any other way for this kid? Saudi Arabia doesn't care how much it costs, as long as he can see things, everything else is easy to say.

Prince Sultan: Mr. Bao should be aware of the situation in the Middle East and better understand the current situation in Saudi Arabia. As long as the missiles can be obtained, no matter what the cost is. It's not just what I mean, it's what His Majesty the King means.

Carrying the king out directly is to let Bao Zixuan know how much Saudi Arabia attaches importance to. Originally, this matter should be avoided, but this kid in front of him has spoken out about the idea of ​​smuggling from the Soviet Union, showing that he really regards him as a friend. Members of the Arab royal family must be sincere in their dealings with friends.

Bao Zixuan: "Combined with the situation in the Middle East and the situation faced by Saudi Arabia. If the missile is purchased from the Soviet Union, the R-14 medium-range ballistic missile is the most suitable."

"The development of the R-14 began in 1958, and the chief designer was Mikhail Kuzmich Younger, a well-known Soviet aerospace expert. There are two types of the missile: the R-14 and the R-14U. The only difference is the range. The R-14 was actually deployed in 1961, the U was deployed in 1964; the range is 3200-3700 km.”

But His Royal Highness seems to have overlooked a country, a missile with roughly the same range.

"The Huaxia Dongfeng-3 ballistic missile was developed in the 1960s. It was successfully tested in December 1966 and put into service in May 1971; the range is 2700-4000 kilometers."

"Huaxia has not signed a missile non-proliferation agreement, so this is an opportunity."

Hearing that Bao Zixuan recommended Huaxia Missile, Prince Sultan was very interested. But at the same time, I am also worried. After all, there was very little communication with Huaxia before, and even up to now, there is still no ambassador-level diplomatic relationship.

Prince Sultan said with a serious expression: "At present, there is no communication channel between Saudi Arabia and China, and they can't talk about buying ballistic missiles as soon as they come up; that way they won't scare people."

"After all, it involves strategic weapons. If the news leaks, it will not end well."

The international control of intermediate-range ballistic missiles is very strict. According to the agreement, ballistic missiles with a range of more than 300 kilometers cannot be exported to other countries. Now add a zero directly behind it, it is estimated that the United States and the Soviet Union will never agree. Moreover, the missile was transported from China, and the distance was not close, and it had to pass through several countries near the sea. If there is a slight misstep, not to mention the failure of previous achievements; at least the way for Saudi Arabia to buy missiles will be blocked, which is much more serious than the loss of money.

Bao Zixuan: "At present, China is vigorously developing its economy is when it needs funds. Moreover, there is very little communication and contact between China and other countries in the world; it is difficult for the US and the Soviet Union to send an agent in the past, why? Talk about leaks."

"In the past, the main people could not come forward for negotiations. At least the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness must not go there in person. In case of problems, it is difficult to explain clearly."

"I don't know if His Royal Highness has a more capable son who understands diplomatic etiquette and is good at communicating with foreigners. Even if it is discovered by the United States and the Soviet Union, it doesn't matter. No one would have thought that Saudi Arabia would send members of the second generation of the royal family to negotiate. Such an important project."

"But be prepared to sacrifice. If the news leaks, the prince will definitely take the blame. You must put all the blame on yourself, and the Americans and the Soviets must insist if they don't believe it. It's a personal time to come here to buy missiles. The rise has nothing to do with the country or the royal family."

The whole world knows what the children of the Saudi royal family are like. Bao Zixuan's opinion is indeed feasible, at least there is a way out. Speaking of being competent, knowing diplomatic etiquette, and being able to communicate with foreigners, Prince Sultan immediately thought of his eldest son Bandar. Although the risk is not small, but after the success, the credit is also very large; at least it can stand out in the second generation.