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Complete the reconstruction of the HMS Merle aircraft carrier and train a large number of aviation technology experts through the drawings.

Perhaps we can complete the dual aircraft carrier plan before the 90s.

While repairing the retired HMS Moore aircraft carrier, Dragon Country’s first domestically-produced aircraft carrier was being built.

Restoring the Merle was a piece of cake for Lin Kaifeng.

The prerequisite is to give him complete technical drawings.

Afterwards, Lin Kaifeng made a suggestion that he should go to Kangaroo Country first to prepare the way.

Communicate with Horton Company to avoid any interference.

After all, there is nothing foolproof in the world.

Although Lin Kaifeng was full of confidence, he could not resist the interference of some people with ulterior motives.

The United States currently needs to act as the Dragon Country instead of the island countries and continue to supply all kinds of cheap goods to the United States. The performance of the goods cannot be said to be exactly the same as that of the island countries, but it cannot be too low.

As long as the United States still needs Long Country's products, it will not interfere in this transaction.

Holden is both a company and a spiritual symbol of the Kangaroo Country.

With their help, things will be much easier.

Tang Wenyu laughed and said, "Okay, let's do as you say. We'll prepare here and leave in about a week. When are you going to go?"

"It's better to do it today than today. Let's do it tomorrow."

Immediately afterwards, Lin Kaifeng agreed with the military to meet in Kangaroo Country.

The next day, Lin Kaifeng and several followers flew to the Kangaroo Country.

Contact Horton first and state your purpose.

In addition to assisting the military in purchasing aircraft carriers, it is also time for Lin Kaifeng to visit the Kangaroo Country to inspect his own industries.

Mainly inspected Darwin Port.

Last year, Lin Kaifeng and Holden signed a package of cooperation agreements to jointly establish an automobile joint venture.

Low fuel consumption vehicles are provided by Northern Machinery Group.

The car was shipped out to sea and transported to Kangaroo Country via Port Darwin.

The cars are then rebadged by Holden.

It is sold all over the world through Horton’s sales channels.

Currently, the Port of Darwin has been legally leased to Northern Machinery Group.

The Kangaroo Country failed to force the US troops to withdraw, but it still solved a lot of problems for Lin Kaifeng.

The US military's garrison camp was moved from the port to a new location 20 kilometers away from Darwin Port.

"Mr. Charlotte, I'll leave this transaction to you."

A few days later, in the evening, in a VIP box of a Western restaurant.

Lin Kaifeng was sitting in the box in a neat suit, opposite him was Charlotte, the vice president of Horton Company.

"Mr. Lin just came over and gave me such a big problem."

"If the matter was easy to resolve, I wouldn't have made the trip myself."

Lin Kaifeng smiled faintly and said, "I roughly explained the situation on the phone yesterday. Can you provide me with some valuable information?"

Hearing this, Charlotte glanced at the waiter standing in the box.

Seeing Charlotte's eye signal, the waiter tactfully left the box, not forgetting to close the door for the two of them.

As only Charlotte and Lin Kaifeng were left in the box, Charlotte leaned forward and said in a low voice: "The military is willing to sell the blueprints and the Moore aircraft carrier to Longguo, but the price will be at least three times higher than the original price."

"As for the electronic systems on board, I'm afraid the military won't leave you too many."

Lin Kaifeng shook his head and said, "Mr. Charlotte, you and I are both businessmen. If you were in my shoes, do you think this is reasonable?"

"Of course it's irrational, but selling aircraft carriers is a seller's market after all. Apart from the Kangaroo Country, it's hard to find another country in the world that is willing to sell aircraft carriers to your Dragon Country."

"It is normal to remove various electronic equipment and important devices in order to prevent leaks. Many countries will remove some core components from retired warships that they sell."

Charlotte returned to her seat and said slowly, "Business is business. Although the method is not pretty, it is understandable."

Lin Kaifeng held up three fingers and said, "If I remember correctly, a few years ago, your country's public bidding price was 300 million US dollars. If we triple the price, it will be 900 million."

"In addition to an extra set of blueprints, the equipment on board will still have to be removed. We will spend 900 million to buy an empty shell, plus tens of thousands of blueprints. No matter how rich our Dragon Country is, we will not be taken advantage of."

"Mr. Charlotte, Northern Machinery Group has a military license and can legally export weapons. To make the arms export business go smoothly, it absolutely cannot do without the assistance of the military. Do you understand what I mean?"

Charlotte took a sip of the red wine glass beside her and said, "Mr. Lin is concerned about this matter because he wants to strengthen the relationship with the military and lay a better foundation for cooperation in the arms business."

"You have your ideas, and I have my difficulties. Our Holden company is an automobile company, not an arms company."

Lin Kaifeng said with a half-smile: "If Mr. Charlotte says so, I have to talk to you about the development history of Horton Company."

"During World War II, you produced civilian cars while providing weapons and equipment for the military. A few years after the war, you were still engaged in weapons production. It was not until the 1960s that Holden returned to its main business in the automotive field."

"Your company has a certain say in the military."

"The cooperation back then helped your Horton company gain a lot of connections in the military."

"Mr. Lin has said this, what else can I say?"

Charlotte drank all the wine in the glass and gave a helpless smile.

No wonder Lin Kaifeng contacted himself first when he arrived in Kangaroo Country.

And he stated the purpose of his visit directly.

Lin Kaifeng conducted a detailed investigation into the development of Horton Company.

It is certain that Horton can influence the military's decision-making.

It is undeniable.

Horton has indeed had twenty years of cooperation with the military.

A large number of armored vehicles, fighter engines and military trucks were produced for the military.

From 1936 to the 60s, for more than years, Horton and the military cooperated very harmoniously.

I made a lot of good friends and connections.

Lin Kaifeng smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Charlotte. I have always been sincere to my friends. If a friend helps me once, I will definitely help him three times."

"As long as this matter can proceed smoothly, I will not owe you a big favor. I will also give you a promise. Whenever you need it and it is within my ability, I will do my best to help you achieve it."

Charlotte smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll do my best."

Hearing this, Lin Kaifeng stood up, picked up the bottle of red wine, and poured one-third each for himself and Charlotte.

Raising his glass, Lin Kaifeng said, "Thank you for your friendship, Mr. Charlotte."

"cheers."

Charlotte also raised her glass and clinked it with Lin Kaifeng.