Two days later.
The two parties formally signed the contract.
The total amount of the order is 10.4 billion US dollars.
According to the agreement, before the start of construction, the 10.4 billion US dollars will be paid in two installments over three years.
The first installment is 4 billion US dollars.
The second installment will be paid in the year after, that is, in mid-2012.
And Longguo needs to complete the delivery within 3 years.
And before the end of this year, 4 destroyers, 4 dock landing ships, and 2 submarines need to be delivered.
As for the missile boats.
Because they are ready-made and bought second-hand, they will be delivered within a week of the contract signing.
In addition, the two countries will strengthen military exchanges and conduct regular joint military training in March every year, code-named "Longhan".
After the contract was signed.
The official media of the two countries released relevant news information on the same day.
"Today, the Ministry of National Defense announced that in order to further complete the modernization of the army, strengthen the army, defend the country, and protect the people, our country recently signed a $104 military weapons order with Longguo, and will purchase weapons including 10 destroyers, 10 dock landing ships and multiple submarines from Longguo..."
This news quickly fermented on the Xinhan Internet, causing discussions among netizens.
"Isn't this government too rich? Didn't they say that the military expenditure this year is only 20 billion Hanyuan? According to the exchange rate, it is only 6.8 billion US dollars?"
"The above is stupid. Such a large order must not be paid in one go. Usually it is paid in two or three installments."
"Okay, has the military changed its mind this time? It is willing to spend so much money on the navy."
"It's a complete waste. Why buy Longguo's weapons? Can Longguo's weapons be shown off? If you want to buy, you should buy European and American ones."
"Yes, this money is wasted. Longguo has no weapons that can be shown off."
Seeing a lot of criticism that the military should not buy Longguo's weapons, many netizens who have a certain understanding of Longguo's military weapons "917" refuted.
"Who doesn't want to buy good weapons? Think about it, you can buy 20 warships with 104 US dollars? And several submarines?"
"That's right, you only say that European and American weapons are good, but you don't think about the price of their warships. It is said that a dock landing ship costs 1 billion US dollars. This is the price for the US military to use. If it is sold, wouldn't it be more?"
"I think Longguo's weapons are very good, good quality and low price. Although they are not very advanced, they are cheap. For our country, what we want is to form a scale in a short time."
On the Xinhan Internet, this military purchase presents two different views.
If it were after 2018, there would not be so many debates.
At present, Longguo has not yet completely risen. In the eyes of many people, its military industry is of average level or behind Europe and the United States.
Not to mention Xinhan, even the people of Longguo think so.
Compared with the debate in Xinhan, the Internet of Longguo is full of joyatmosphere.
This unprecedented, billion-dollar arms sales order is undoubtedly the largest arms sales order in Longguo's history. This has made Longguo netizens, who have long been dissatisfied with Longguo's foreign arms sales results, as if they had been injected with chicken blood and were extremely excited.
"Hudong Shipyard is so amazing that it can win a billion-dollar order."
"Damn, is Xinhan so rich?"
"I used to think that only the oil-producing countries in the Middle East were rich and wealthy. Today, I saw that there are even richer countries in Southeast Asia than the oil-producing countries in the Middle East. Billions of dollars in military sales orders. I remember that the total amount of US military sales orders last year was more than 20 billion US dollars, right? So, we have become the world's second largest arms exporter this year?"
"20 warships and several submarines, the unit price is not low, about 3-4 US dollars per ship."
"I'm afraid the shipyard is running at full capacity 24 hours a day now."
The news fermented on the Internet in both countries, and then spread to all parts of the world, causing heated discussions in the media of various countries.
104 US dollars, not to mention now, even more than ten years later, it is still a noteworthy amount.
After the news spread, it first caused heated discussions on the Internet in Southeast Asian countries.
As a global Internet video website, YouTube has gathered more than one billion netizens around the world.
It has therefore become one of the main platforms for international communication.
A Filipino netizen commented: "What's the use of buying more warships? The quality of Longguo's warships is too poor, just like wooden boats, they will capsize when hit."
"That's right, Longguo's weapons and equipment are as poor in quality as their motorcycles. They will rust and leak in less than two years."
"Haha, Xinhan is really a big complainer. He actually bought Longguo's warships."
Many people ridiculed and laughed at Xinhan's big complainer.
After all, Longguo's things are synonymous with poor quality at this time.
However, there are also rational people who expressed their concerns.
"What is New Han trying to do? Buying so many warships at once is provoking tension in the region."
"Yes, this is completely exacerbating the regional arms race."
"Hmph, no matter how many warships New Han buys, we in the Philippines are not afraid."
"It's just a paper tiger! No need to worry."
"I advise New Han to be careful. If you don't return our islands such as Palawan, we will destroy you sooner or later."
"Yes, and return our territory in northern Kalimantan, otherwise my Javanese army will march north to slaughter you."
"Come on, what the hell, a bunch of trash, it's not like we haven't fought before, who left in disgrace?"
New Han netizens were not polite and directly angrily criticized.
"Humph, that was in the past, do you think it's still the 1970s or 1980s?"
"Don't get complacent, just wait and see, we Javans will take back Sabah sooner or later."
"Get lost, Javanese monkeys, that belongs to us Philippines."
"Philippines, that belongs to us Malaysia."
"Get lost..."
At most, netizens just watch the fun, complain, and have verbal fights, but for other governments, the perspective of looking at the problem is different.
The Philippine monkey government immediately criticized New Han for conducting large-scale naval military exercises in the waters near Palawan.
Java criticized New Han for purchasing weapons to exacerbate regional tensions and has no intention of easing the regional situation.
Lion City, which is good at both sides, also expressed its views and said that it does not want New Han to disrupt the tension in Southeast Asia.
Even Annan monkeys jumped out and criticized.
As for Siam, Kaohsiung and other countries, most of them kept silent about this issue.
Without any conflict of interest, they naturally do not want to take sides.
It is understandable that regional countries expressed concerns, but countries outside the region, such as the United States, Britain, Gaul and other countries, have also expressed their concern about this matter.
New Han.
"Your Highness, the US Ambassador to our country wants to meet."
That day.
Xiao Yunhai had just finished a meeting with the Royal Administration Bureau when he heard Lin Na come in to report.
"US Ambassador?"
Xiao Yunhai was slightly stunned, and then thought of something.
Nine out of ten, it was about the military sales order.
After thinking about it, Xiao Yunhai nodded and agreed to meet: "Take him to the conference room, I will come over later."
"Yes!"
Lin Na bowed and responded, then turned and left.
Xiao Yunhai leaned back, his expression relaxed.
The main reason why he agreed to meet the US Ambassador was that he didn't want to make the relationship with the United States stiff at this time.
The way for a small country to survive is to remain neutral.
Not to favor any party.
If it favors one party, it will inevitably usher in the suppression of the other party.
So it is best not to take sides and welcome everyone.
Just like Lion City, it is a place that can get along with both sides.
The United States is the only superpower at present and the world's largest economy. Compared with it, New China is not much better than an ant compared to an elephant.
It is not advisable to make enemies.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yunhai planned to meet first and see what the other party would do. (To read the exciting novels, go to Flylu Novel Network!)
Thinking of this, he felt much better instantly.
After deliberately leaving it alone for more than ten minutes, Xiao Yunhai slowly walked towards the conference hall.
Conference hall.
Seeing Xiao Yunhai slowly walking over, Lin Na and others bowed hurriedly. []
"Your Highness!"
The US ambassador to New China is Richard, a foreigner who is proficient in Chinese.
Seeing Lin Na and the others moving, and seeing someone coming outside the door, he instantly realized that the real person had arrived, so he stood up.
"Hello, Ambassador Richard, right? Hello, nice to meet you."
Xiao Yunhai extended his hand enthusiastically and greeted: "Sorry, I just dealt with some urgent matters and kept you waiting for a long time. Please forgive me, Ambassador."
Although Richard is fluent in Chinese,He is not well versed in the ways of the world.
The same words mean different things when spoken in different places and by different people.
Seeing Xiao Yunhai's enthusiastic and apologetic expression, I really thought that Xiao Yunhai was apologetic in his heart.
Smiling and shaking hands: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, I am also very happy to see you."
"Sit down!"
"Mr. Ambassador, please sit down."
Xiao Yunhai raised his hand to signal Richard to take a seat.
"What would Mr. Ambassador like to drink? Coffee or tea?"
"Coffee, I like American coffee without sugar,"
"OK!" Xiao Yunhai told Lin Na; "Secretary Lin, make a cup of American coffee for Mr. Ambassador."
"Yes!"
Lin Na responded respectfully, and then went to make coffee.
"Is there anything important for Mr. Ambassador to come here this time?" Xiao Yunhai pretended not to know Richard's intention and asked with a smile.
Hearing this, Richard sat up straight, his face serious: "Your Highness, I heard that your country plans to purchase a batch of warships from Longguo? Is it true?"
"Yes, it is true."
Xiao Yunhai nodded in agreement.
This matter cannot be concealed at all.
"In fact, if your country wants to buy weapons and equipment, you can consider our country. Our weapons are more advanced."
"To be honest, the weapons of Longguo are too poor in quality and performance."
"It's just to deceive some countries that don't know the inside story."
Xiao Yunhai nodded and agreed: "I also know that Longguo's weapons are not very good, but there is no other way. I also want to buy your warships. Your country hasn't built warships for many years. 0 ........."
"I am also afraid that your country will not produce them, so I went to Longguo to buy them."
Blinking, Xiao Yunhai said: "What? Can your shipyard accept orders?"
Seeing that Xiao Yunhai's attitude was inclined towards the United States, Richard was in a good mood.
"Of course I will accept the order!"
"How much does a dock landing ship cost in your country? Can one ship be bought for 130 million US dollars?"
"That's impossible." Although Richard is not a soldier, he knows that some US warships cannot be worth more than 100 million US dollars.
Xiao Yunhai showed disappointment.
"Mr. Ambassador, it's not that I don't want to purchase your warships."
"It's really that your warships are too high-end and too expensive for a small country like us. We can't afford them."
"You also know that the military expenditure of small countries is limited. They would like to use 1 US dollar as 2 or 3 US dollars. Therefore, when purchasing weapons, they consider the cost performance more. If your warships can also cost 130 million, no, even if it is 200 million US dollars per ship, I am willing to purchase your warships."
Looking at Xiao Yunhai with a sincere face, Richard moved the corner of his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.
The other party's attitude is so good.
All are willing to add on the basis of Dragon CountryWhat can he say after buying it at a high price?
He had a lot to say before he came, and even prepared threats. But when he met Xiao Yunhai, a soft knife, it was like a fist hitting cotton. It was difficult for him to threaten. After all, he had a good attitude and was sincere.
It's not that I don't want to buy your warships, but the price of your warships is too high.
Seeing Richard being humiliated, Xiao Yunhai felt that it was enough and it was not appropriate to embarrass him too much.
So, he said: "In fact, our country also plans to purchase a batch of helicopters and plans to bid for them."
Helicopters?
"Your Highness the Crown Prince can buy ours. Our helicopters are world-class." Richard said hurriedly.
If we can't grab the warship orders, we can't let the helicopter orders be snatched by Longguo, Mao Xiong, and even those guys in Europe.
"Well, your country's helicopters are indeed first-class. I originally wanted to purchase your Black Hawk general-purpose helicopters, but Mr. Ambassador also knows that military generals have different opinions. Some people think that the helicopters of the Russian bear are more powerful. Although I am the crown prince, I still have to respect the military's ideas.
I personally hope to reach a cooperation with your country.
Purchase Black Hawk general-purpose helicopters and some anti-submarine aircraft.
So, I said to bid externally. I believe that as long as the price of your helicopter is not much more expensive than that of the Russian bear, the military will definitely choose your helicopter."
Give a slap and give a sweet date.
Xiao Yunhai plans to purchase some US Black Hawk helicopters to enhance the army's delivery capabilities, and the warships he purchases also need helicopters and anti-submarine aircraft.
And buying weapons is also a potential way to show goodwill to the United States and enhance the United States' trust in New China.
At least in the next few years, Xiao Yunhai does not want to have a bad relationship with the United States.
After all, the royal family still has 200 to 300 billion dollars of assets in the United States.
Once the conflict really breaks out.
If these assets are directly confiscated, Xinhan will suffer a great loss.
And once the United States makes up its mind to impose economic sanctions on Xinhan.
The consequences...5.7. are self-evident.
So, sometimes when you see those countries in the Middle East spend a lot of money to buy weapons from the United States, it is not that they are stupid or that they are big complainers, but that they seek the protection of the United States by purchasing weapons while developing and promoting the economy.
With the previous words, how could Richard not understand what Xiao Yunhai meant.
It means that as long as your weapons and equipment from the United States are not too high, I will buy them from you.
If the price is too high, I can't convince the military. If the military insists on buying helicopters from the bear, then you can't blame me.
"I have seen the friendship of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Don't worry, I will convey your words to the country. Then the military industry will send people to discuss this matter."
As he said this, Richard smiled: "I believe that under the leadership of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Xinhan will surely prosper more."
Standing up, he stretched out his hand and continued: "TimeIt's not too late, so I won't bother His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I'll come visit you another day when I have time."
"Are you leaving, Mr. Ambassador? I'll see you off."
Xiao Yunhai said casually, then hugged Richard's shoulders and said, "Actually, I really hope that the relationship between our two countries can be further strengthened. I am very optimistic about your country. I believe that under your leadership, the world will become more peaceful and democratic..."
A few minutes later.
Seeing the disappearing taillights, Xiao Yunhai's smile disappeared, and he changed his previous look of trying to please Richard, and his face became cold.
Lin Na on the side was originally a little confused about why Xiao Yunhai was so enthusiastic about Richard. Seeing this situation, she instantly understood what was going on.
His own prince, this is a disguise.
To trick the Americans.
Let them mistakenly believe that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is on the side of the United States and is "one of their own".
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