Soviet Union 1991

Second update

Long before Yanayev proposed the plan to abolish the navy, the Ministry of Defense began to contact suitable buyers for these old ships, so that these ships that were about to be eliminated would create the final value for the Soviet Union. Former Defense Minister Yazov Comrade Xi Jinping visited China and expressed his willingness to buy cheap ships. It is hoped that this can promote the development of friendly mutual assistance between the Soviet Union and Asia-Pacific countries.

Of course, Yazov also seized the opportunity. In March this year, the Asia-Pacific region just experienced a lot of turmoil. From March 8 to March 25, China carried out the "Joint 96" in the Strait. The second launch and the military exercise of seizing the island suddenly presented a tense situation in East Asia. The United States dispatched the USS Independence aircraft carrier battle group from the Persian Gulf to the Asia-Pacific waters and is scheduled to rendezvous with the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier battle group to ensure that the situation does not suddenly get out of control and intensify friction in the Asia-Pacific region.

Under such circumstances, the significance of the Soviet Union's military campaign against China is self-evident. This is not only for military purposes, but also to maintain the political balance in the Asia-Pacific region. Otherwise, socialist forces will face extreme difficulties in the South China Sea and the Strait. A huge challenge. As allies with the same interests, no one wants to see the other party suppressing its biggest enemy.

Aircraft carriers and cruisers mainly used for anti-ship and air defense are included in the scope of this army. As one of the Chinese representatives, General Zhang has also become the main negotiator of this army, specifically responsible for the Type 956 destroyer and a Trade between Kenda-class cruisers. Other members of the Chinese delegation went to the Black Sea shipyard to conduct on-site inspections and trade negotiations for the last Kiev-class aircraft carrier, while he was in Vladivostok to negotiate destroyers and cruisers.

Inside the hotel where he stayed, General Zhang put forward corresponding insights based on his temporary visit, "Soviet destroyers and cruisers can only exist as emergency plans to deal with crises and cannot achieve long-term development, because they happen to be the new generation of During the transitional period when the domestic production plan has not yet taken shape, several long-term domestic new ship plans cannot be implemented in the short term. It is necessary to quickly obtain some modern ships that can quickly form combat capabilities to solve the urgent need. The vertical launch air defense system developed by the Type 051b destroyer is facing serious technical bottlenecks; since the performance indicators of hhq-8 are not better than those of Type 956, So I think it is very necessary to purchase the Type 956 destroyer at this time.”

"Moreover, the Asia-Pacific region is very unstable. If we have a powerful naval force, will we still be suppressed by those clowns and the forces behind them?"

Hearing this, everyone felt dark. Recent exercises and island landing exercises have become more and more frequent. When Masao Iwasato visited the United States privately, China showed an angry attitude, and even the United States had to be cautious. rise up and begin to strengthen the military power game in the Asia-Pacific waters.

Thinking of this, General Zhang clenched his fists and looked out the window. It was a calm night in Vladivostok, with only scattered lights and the sound of waves in the distance. However, the southeast coast of my motherland is covered with clouds.

"But this modern-class ship has been in service for nearly sixteen years, right?" Someone raised a question, "Is it necessary to still have a ship that has been in service for sixteen years?"

"It depends on the price they propose. If the price is low, we will naturally be willing. If the price cannot meet our expectations, we will refuse." General Zhang said decisively. "Our main goal in coming to Vladivostok this time is not the current second-hand Hyundai-class and second-hand Kenda-class ships, but the Yekaterinburg and Nevsky that they have not yet completed."

The construction of the Yekaterinburg and the Nevsky, which were originally stopped due to funding problems, was not stopped because of funding problems. Yanayev had no intention of continuing to build this outdated Type 956 destroyer, but the naval strength is far away. China, which is not strong enough, sees the importance of Type 956, so it wants to buy two incomplete ships.

When the Yekaterinburg stopped construction this year, it had installed some equipment, cables, drainage pipes, 130mm naval guns, AK cannons, supporting mr-1-02 fire control radar, 533mm fish, etc., and entered the stage of polishing the side walls. The project The progress has reached 65%, and the Alexander Nevsky is still parked on the slipway, but the installation of compartments has been completed, and the project progress is 35%. In General Zhang's eyes, these two ships can provide a transitional guarantee for the development of the Chinese navy, but in the end, they have to rely on themselves to build a truly powerful naval force.

"Remember, the Type 956 modern class is just a cover. What we really want to capture is the Yekaterinburg and the Nevsky. These two are our main targets. As for the others, they are just bonuses. Ken As the oldest model of cruiser, the Da-class cruiser has little use value. If the Soviet Union is willing to pay a low price, it can be regarded as a contribution to the expansion of the Chinese naval force. "

General Zhang continued, "And we have to ask the Northern Shipyard to build it according to our plan, replace the old steam boilers, and add an automated radio communication system and a supporting sa-n-7 Air defense system and 3m-30 supersonic anti-ship, they agreed to these three points, and then we considered other projects. And our superiors also said that if the Type 956 is good, the Ministry of National Defense will place additional orders.”

"What if they refuse?" the attendant asked.

"Just like we are in urgent need of new ships, the Soviet Union is also in a hurry to get rid of those old ships. If so many ships are eliminated at one time, the maintenance costs alone will be enough to make these old Russians suffer. Therefore, the time of this negotiation is urgent, which is not good for both sides, but also good for both sides. Whoever can hold his temper will be the final winner. The Northern Shipyard has also been on the verge of bankruptcy due to the navy's downsizing in recent years. If we don't buy these two 956-type modern-class ships, they may not be able to operate."

"I see." The others realized that the purpose of this negotiation was actually here. Negotiations between major powers were originally a silent contest, except for India, of course.

"Okay, everyone get ready, this negotiation may be a tough contest."

General Zhang stretched his waist, packed up all the negotiation materials, and put them in his briefcase. Tomorrow he will have a meeting with the senior officials of the Pacific Fleet, and this meeting will definitely not be as friendly as this afternoon. (To be continued.)