v2 Chapter 1432： Navy Ambition IV

However, William Joseph Casey also knows more than ordinary people. After all, neither party has announced the number of submarines ordered; and he can know the first time about the cooperative sightseeing submarine project. It can be seen that the CIA, in the territory of the Soviet Union, must not be underestimated.

As soon as Bao Zixuan left, he knew what products to order, and even the cooperation projects between the two parties. It can be seen that there must be someone serving the CIA in the high-level of the Ruby Central Design Bureau. But these Soviets probably knew too, just something; there was no way to avoid it. In the face of huge interests, it is impossible for anyone to remain indifferent.

Reagan: "So Fucaira ordered submarines and warships from the Soviet Union in the past, will it affect the interests of the United States in the Middle East?"

The core interest of the United States in the Middle East is nothing more than oil; after all, the world recognizes the United States as the most powerful country because of the petrodollar system.

The petrodollar is mainly the oil surplus fund accumulated by the international balance of payments surplus in the oil exporting countries since 1973 when the oil price was greatly increased. Because the US dollar accounts for the largest proportion, it is called the petrodollar.

In fact, before the 1970s, oil prices were monopolized by international oil companies in oil importing countries for a long time. After the establishment of the "Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries", the oil pricing power was obtained. In October 1973, the organization took measures to reduce oil production, embargo, raise prices, nationalization and other measures to raise prices. In 1974, oil prices soared three times, and oil exporting countries experienced a huge surplus in the balance of payments. From October 1973 to July 1980, oil prices rose from $3.01 a barrel to $32. Since 1980, the balance of payments current account surplus of OPEC member countries has generally been around $300 billion.

If oil settlement funds do not exist in dollars, then the dollar credit system will collapse. But if you want oil funds to exist in dollars, then U.S. influence in the Middle East; and military deterrence are the top priorities. If other currencies appear, the dollar's status is bound to decline.

If anyone dares to move the dollar oil system, it is the enemy of life and death of the United States. For this order, the Americans are very clear.

Although Fucaira is a small country, because of the appearance of Bao Zixuan, the air force and army equipment are not bad at all. If it has a strong navy, in case of conflict; then even if the United States wants to do something, it has to weigh it carefully. After all, the United States is a labor expedition. It even suffered a lot from North Korea and Vietnam before.

Both could answer this sentence, but from the look in Weinberg's eyes; Chief Casey knew that the barrister didn't want to go into trouble.

Casey: "The area of ​​Fucaira is about the same size as New York. Although Sarah is currently the chief, Bao Zixuan is behind him. The continuous expansion of the military is not aimed at the United States. After all, he is only a person and a company. , the strength is strong, but it is limited. The other emirates in the UAE are not so friendly to Fucaira. And because of the relationship with Iraq, the Black Cloud Group is not necessarily so friendly with Iran.”

"Although the bomber was sold to Iran, it has not been delivered; whether there is something tricky here, or whether it is intentional, no one can tell."

"Fucaira's territory, how toss, 100,000 soldiers is the limit. If there are more, unless they want to expand, but let alone us, other countries in the Middle East will not agree. Even if the Middle East countries have no opinion , it is estimated that the Soviet Union does not want to see a powerful country in the Middle East."

"As for threatening the United States, Heiyun Group is currently the largest taxpayer in the United States, and even the picky tax bureau can't find any fault. It shows that Bao Zixuan needs the American market, and if it goes too far, it can completely freeze all its companies in the United States. At that time, the loss will be incalculable. If the arms sales to Fucaira are not agreed this time, the other party will definitely increase the purchase volume from the Soviet Union.”

"The Soviets are not lacking in technology at all, but they are a little worse in terms of funding. If the Black Cloud Group provides funds behind them, it will be tantamount to adding wings to a tiger, and it will be too late to regret it."

"A few more warships can threaten the United States, and the warships are still produced by us; then so much military spending every year is really wasted."

Casey wasn't happy about Weinberg throwing the problem at him, so she threw the problem back to the old boy. Stop pretending to be a good guy and say nothing. Now it is obvious that I want to ask you, the Heiyun Group is only buying a few warships; whether the huge annual military expenditure of the United States has any practical effect.

Although Reagan was an actor, he was a very intelligent man. So he asked with a smile, "Minister Weinberg, what is the opinion of Bath Steel Shipyard."

Knowing that Reagan didn't want to embarrass Bao Zixuan because of this.

Weinberg: "The life of the shipyard is not so easy, so when customers come to the door, of course, I hope to receive orders. Fucaira has no money, but Bao Zixuan is a rich owner. For the sake of the lover, spend some money on the For him, it's still trivial."

“The cost of a Ticonderoga-class destroyer is US$1 billion. If it is sold to a foreign customer, a 30% increase is the lowest. Therefore, the price of the two warships is US$3 billion. It is estimated that no company can remain indifferent.

Arms profits are really high, and often huge. But for $3 billion, Bao Zixuan can still accept it.

Reagan: "Then let the shipyard communicate with the customer, and the White House and the military will not interfere."

Hearing this, the two understand; this arms sale is guaranteed.

Reagan continued: "The main enemy at present is the Soviet Union, and this will never change. The Soviet Union has a larger population than the United States, a larger land area, richer resources than the United States, and more strategic weapons than the United States."

"Our only advantage is technology and economics; if those two are lost, or the Soviet Union catches up; then the United States will have no advantage at all."

"Bao Zixuan, a young man, is very measured. Although he has a good relationship with the Soviet Union, he is the largest taxpayer in the United States. This shows that he is just a businessman, and that neither the Soviet Union nor the United States is his homeland, and he is currently in the Middle East. It will definitely be for self-interest, regardless of everything. At this time, whether it is allies or partners, it is nothing more than interests. "

"If he buys a warship in the Soviet Union, which type of warship do you think it is."

This again requires the intelligence department to answer, and William - Joseph - Casey is speechless for a while. I really don't know what Weinberg eats, and after throwing the question to him, he doesn't care about anything.

But the president asks questions and must answer them, which is part of his job.

Casey: "This time it's for himself, Bao Zixuan will definitely choose the most advanced weapons and equipment. It's not difficult to get stuck on ordering Kilo-class submarines from the other party and buying Ticonderoga destroyers from the United States, he doesn't care much. spend money."

"Therefore, there is great hope for the Soviet Union's Glory-class and Hyundai-class ships. With the current strength of Fucaira, it will not buy an aircraft carrier. Even if it is purchased, the Soviet Union will not agree to sell it. Plus Bao Zixuan will not choose Soviet products at all. , after all, from the analysis of aircraft carrier technology alone; the technical strength of the United Kingdom is stronger than that of the Soviet Union.”

The White House has made important instructions, so as a shipbuilding factory, things will be much easier to handle.

The next morning, Zhang Zhan and Nelson Hyde met in the reception room of Bath Steel Shipyard.

Nelson-Hyde: "After active lobbying, the White House and the military have finally agreed to sell Ticonderoga-class destroyers to Fucaira; I don't know how many your country wants to order."

Hearing Americans agree, it seems that the boss is still very clever.

In the past, many countries wanted to buy weapons from the United States offered to send money, and they were also picky. Now the core people don't need to come over, and they are able to get things done in the Soviet Union's remote command.

Zhang Zhan said with a smile: "It depends on your factory, as long as the price is fair; in three years, as many Ticonderoga-class warships your factory can produce, Fucaira can buy as many ships."

This is equivalent to taking the full capacity of Bath Steel Shipyard for three years. As the second largest warship manufacturing plant in the United States, if the horsepower is full, the production capacity must not be underestimated.

How rich is Bao Zixuan, to say such a thing.

Nelson Hyde also knows that the contract signed before must be completed. Therefore, the coordinated production capacity is ultimately limited. But since he dared to speak like that, he really wanted to tell them how to behave.

Nelson-Heide: "At present, the factory can produce 6 Ticonderoga-class destroyers in three years, and the price of each ship is 1.5 billion US dollars. Equipped with a full set of equipment, it can be said that it can go to the battlefield directly; I don't know what is in Fucaira. mean."

Hearing the price, Zhang Zhan admired Bao Zixuan even more. He had already guessed the price, but the boss could see it clearly.