Soviet Union 1991

Third update

The people responsible for negotiating with the Chinese representative, General Zhang, are the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet, Avakyants, and Vorobiev, who serves as the representative of the Ministry of Defense. Moreover, the location is set in Vladivostok. It seems that both sides are aiming for a quick resolution. , finalize this order as soon as possible. Throw out the things that need to be thrown away quickly.

General Zhang did not have time to spend time with the Soviet representatives, so he showed a very tough and sharp attitude at the beginning of the negotiations. From the very beginning, he pointed out in front of the Soviet representatives that the Kenda-class cruiser and the Type 956 destroyer Various problems in the room.

"The Kenda-class cruiser, as the first-generation cruiser of the Soviet Union, I think its service time goes without saying. It has been in service for such a long time. China will not spend a high price to buy such a ship. When the time comes, we will worry Repairs cost more than buying a new boat It's expensive. As for the current Type 956 destroyer, I don't want to mention it. Its boiler power is low, maintenance is troublesome, and it often breaks down. Moreover, it is a ship that has been used for nearly fourteen years. How can we spend a lot of money to buy it? A destroyer destined to become a thing of the past."

At the negotiation table, General Zhang still used Chinese to talk to the Soviet delegation. After all, some professional translators explained more accurately than he did.

To General Zhang's disappointment, after he finished the first wave of thorns, the other party didn't react at all, and still waited calmly for General Zhang to continue. Especially when making eye contact with Avakiants, the other party even just smiled and nodded as a polite gesture of goodwill.

This made him feel a little at a loss, as if he was going to charge up a blow to the opponent and cause them to be in chaos, but he didn't expect that the punch hit the cotton, which was neither painful nor itchy. The Soviet Union doesn't seem to care at all how old their ships are, and there is even a feeling that you would like to buy them.

There is no other way. General Zhang was originally prepared to launch a second wave of attacks after their rebuttal, step by step to destroy the other party's confidence in negotiations, but in this case General Zhang continued to exert pressure until Avakyants and Vorobiev were dismissed for their wrongdoing. yield. However, looking at the two kind-faced navy executives opposite, General Zhang was really worried that the other party would not accept the soft words.

General Zhang continued, "China's purchase of your Kenda class and Type 956 modern class is far less cost-effective than purchasing your unfinished Yekaterinburg and Nevsky. At least the latter are still unfinished destroyers. There is also the value of modification. Instead of a bunch of old guys that have been running for decades and are about to be scrapped. If your offer is not reasonable enough, China can only regret that we are only willing to buy the two remaining ships that have not been successfully built. It’s not like buying a bunch of scrap metal.”

"If you are unwilling, this negotiation ends here."

General Zhang directly issued a threat.

Originally he wanted to eliminate the ships in a hurry, but he didn't expect that the other party would instead focus on the destroyer he had not yet completed. Avakyants frowned, turned his head and whispered to Vorobiev, his eyes still glaring from time to time. Glancing at the Chinese delegation.

Seeing this scene, General Zhang's lips formed an arc that was not easy to detect. It seemed that the other party had officially fallen into his trap. As long as he grasped the rhythm, he could completely buy the Yekaterinburg and Nevsky. No., the purpose of sending modern class and Kenda class.

However, he obviously did not expect that the Soviet delegation would very carefully propose that General Zhang's request could be considered.

"The Yekaterinburg and Nevsky can proceed. After all, after giving up the Type 956, the Soviet Navy also plans to give up the construction of a series of subsequent models. If China needs it, the Soviet Union will also make a careful decision. You What do you think? General Zhang.”

These moves by the Soviet Navy representative were like using softness to overcome strength in Tai Chi, completely neutralizing all of General Zhang's offensive. Originally, he would have thought that the Soviet Navy was more nervous because the old ships would not go out, but he did not expect that they had already made preparations for the future. Preparation of the completed destroyer.

This is when Avakianc began to make his request, "Of course, if China is willing, two destroyers, including a set of supporting sa-n-7 air defense systems and 3m-30 supersonic anti-ships, as well as new The steam boiler and all the updated communication systems are packaged for a total of US$800 million. I think this contract will definitely not let you suffer. "

Two brand-new 956e models cost US$800 million. This price is already a good choice for China. It bought two modern-class ships at a relatively cost-effective price.

"Okay, China is willing to accept this price. So what about the next Kenda-class and Sovremenny-class destroyers? What price will you propose?" General Zhang asked directly. The most important part of this negotiation has been reached, so the next Hyundai-class and Kenda-class are somewhat irrelevant. If the price proposed by the other party is too outrageous, General Zhang will directly reject it.

"One Kenda-class and one Sovremenny-class, a total of 120 million, will be given to China." Vorobiev said.

"We reject this price." General Zhang replied directly, "We will not spend 100 million to buy a Kenda-class or Modern-class ship without supporting facilities. China is not a fool, and we also ask the Soviet Union to show due sincerity."

In the eyes of General Zhang, the Kenda class and modern class without supporting facilities cost only 90 million at most, and he would not accept the price online.

Avakianc took over Vorobiev's words and gave General Zhang a surprise, "We are referring to the Kenda class and modern class with supporting anti-ship systems and air defense systems, including anti-submarine helicopters, the price is 100 million Twenty million."

This time it was the Chinese representative's turn to take a deep breath. This kind of generosity had only been experienced when the Saudi big dogs were in Dongfeng. Even General Zhang found it incredible. At such a price, is it definitely not half-and-half? Or are you sure these ships are not scrapped?

"Are you surprised?" Avakianc said, "We know that you are facing a lot of pressure in the Strait, so this time the military force is equivalent to using Soviet ships to relieve your pressure from the Pacific region, although we have had tit-for-tat confrontations before. days, but the Soviet Union is not stupid. It knows who the real enemy is and knows that if there is still internal strife at this time, we will only have the fate of being suppressed. If China falls, the end of the Soviet Union is not far away. "

Vorobiev said helplessly, "We don't want the tragedy of the Soviet Red Navy to be confirmed again in your case."

General Zhang, who understood, nodded immediately. Although it is very unreliable to have revolutionary friendship in international politics, this time, the Soviet Union really showed its sincerity to help the construction of China's naval power. It is impossible for them to send active ships to China. They can only sell decommissioned destroyers and unfinished ships to China at a cheap price.

It's enough to compare your feelings to yourselves.

"Presumably at the Black Sea Shipyard, your Kiev-class has also given an incredibly low price, right?" General Zhang asked casually.

Avakianc nodded.

General Zhang breathed a sigh of relief. If this is really the case, then the Chinese navy is expected to form the first combat-capable aircraft carrier battle group by the end of this year. Although the Kiev-class ship is not a real aircraft carrier, it is just a transitional one. It is a substitute for the period, but it can also be a trump card for the recent Strait crisis. Based on the current Sino-Soviet alliance, the United States will never dare to act rashly. In this way, he forced the other party to make concessions on the issue of Masao Iwasato.

"I understand what you mean."

General Zhang did not expect that the Soviet Union would use such a hint to express its attitude on the Strait. Although this is China's internal affair and the other side cannot interfere, when it is really interfered with by the United States, the Soviet Union will stand up and express its attitude to the Strait. The United States exerts political pressure.

This is equivalent to adding a trump card to China.

"It's a pleasure to cooperate." General Zhang said with a smile. He was looking forward to seeing what kind of hidden losses the unsuspecting Americans would suffer next.

“A pleasure to work with.”

Avakianc responded similarly. (To be continued.)