Soviet Union 1991

First update

The recent tense situation has led Japanese Foreign Minister Yukihiko Ikeda to begin frequent visits to China, hoping that the two sides can maintain a stable situation and avoid affecting their island country, which is already economically slow and difficult. Of course, Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto is also considering another way out. After all, with the current military strength of Japan's Shanghai Self-Defense Force, he is really worried that Japan will be annihilated if a war is launched.

At this time, Akio Kuma, who was the director of the Japan Self-Defense Agency, proposed a plan to purchase missiles from China, but was vetoed by Ryutaro Hashimoto. Now a series of military giants such as Lockheed and General Motors in the United States are sharpening their knives. If Ryutaro Hashimoto blatantly purchases arms from China, he will inevitably encounter opposition from American forces. You must know that the rope around Japan's neck is still firmly controlled by the United States.

However, Yukihiko Ikeda's trip to Beijing was still rewarding. Perhaps in order to thank the Soviet Union for its generous arms sales of half-sale and half-free, Beijing conducted a matchmaking process and introduced the Soviet agent responsible for contacting arms sales to Yukihiko Ikeda, and the two sides held a brief discussion on the issue of arms sales between the two countries.

Japan needs a reliable shore-ship defense weapon to prevent enemies from landing on the island, and the Soviet Union has already prepared a new type of bastion system, also known as the monkey version of the bastion.

"The Soviet Union sold this kind of shore-based missile to Japan?" Yukihiko Ikeda shook his head, "Then Japan will definitely not get what it wants. Think about it, how many American industrial giants who are preparing to sell fighter jets and tanks to Japan are jealous of the Self-Defense Forces. Budget? If the Soviet Union wants to intervene, it is bound to cancel the deal due to pressure from all sides. "

"Who said we are ready to trade directly with your Self-Defense Forces?" The Soviet Union's reply surprised Ikeda Yukihiko, "We are ready to join forces with the Japanese government to establish a cooperation organization, and the two parties will cooperate to develop a new type of shore-based missile. Of course Everyone knows that this cooperative research and development is just a cover to deceive others. It is actually selling our shore-based missiles under the guise of cooperation. In this way, the United States will naturally have nothing to say, of course, if those military industry giants want to use some. Shameful means, hum."

Considering that the Soviet shore-based system was of high quality and low price, Ikeda Yukihiko was indeed a little tempted, and the bastion system, which was claimed to be able to demarcate a death zone within a radius of 300 kilometers, also met Japan's national defense needs.

"Let's think about it." Yukihiko Ikeda said, "And before we go back, we must first convince the Naval Self-Defense Force to accept this defensive weapon. If even Akio Kuma doesn't accept it, then it will be difficult for us to cooperate in this area. "

The Soviet representative did not speak, but he could clearly feel that Ikeda Yukihiko was already moved. Next, he only needed to ask the other party to report the news to Ryutaro Hashimoto. Moreover, the Soviet Union and Japan have recently been getting closer and closer in terms of economic cooperation. In addition to the electronic technology industry, the Soviet Union has also revealed that it wants to develop deeper cooperation with Japan in other industries. This also means that Ryutaro Hashimoto has at least more than There is a 60% chance that they will agree to this arms sale.

The bait hook has been thrown out, and all you have to do is wait quietly for the other party to take the bait.

Sure enough, after Yukihiko Ikeda returned to Japan, he immediately reported to Ryutaro Hashimoto about the Soviet Union's intention to sell arms to Japan, and the latest shore-based weapon bastion system was provided, which was very important to Ryutaro Hashimoto. This is a good thing. Compared with those arms lobbyists who only try to trick Japan into buying some 15 or Patriot missiles all day long, the simple and practical bastion system is more in line with the needs of Japan's defense strategy.

In such a sensitive period, arms sales to the Soviet Union were a cautious matter. If not handled properly, it might become a trigger for conflict. However, Japan's move is also full of helplessness. Who doesn't want to seize a favorable opportunity before the war starts.

"What did the Soviet Union say?" Ryutaro Hashimoto asked.

"They hope to make a decision before Yanayev visits Japan." Yukihiko Ikeda replied, "The purpose of the Soviet Union's visit is obvious, which is to facilitate this deal worth hundreds of millions. As for any economic cooperation, it is just It’s just a cover. The most important thing now is, how can we resist the pressure from the United States? Will they let go of this excellent opportunity to sell Patriot missiles?”

"The Americans are not stupid, they will definitely not give up. But the Soviet Union has already given a plan. On the surface, the sale of the Bastion system is a joint military research and development between the Soviet Union and Japan. In fact, it is under the name of joint research and development. Under the banner of arms sales, all shore-based missiles will be dismantled into parts and then transported to Japan on large ships for assembly. As long as the flaws are not revealed, the United States will have nothing to do even if it is aware of it.

Zhang Sheng, the director of the Defense Department, who was mute on the side, asked, "Isn't this a trap? The Soviet Union and my country still have disputes over the four northern islands, and now they are talking about selling bastions to us. System, unless they have other purposes, the Soviet Union will never be so kind. "

"Is there any other purpose?" Ryutaro Hashimoto thought for a moment and asked, "The Soviet Union will not sell us the original version of the Bastion system, right?"

This question made Yukihiko Ikeda stunned for a moment. He reviewed the history of Soviet arms sales and found that there was indeed no record of selling original weapons. At most, some second-hand and obsolete original weapons were sold to third-rate countries, which cost a fortune in military expenses.

"Sure enough, the United States is not the only country that wants to use this Strait crisis to make war profits."

Ryutaro Hashimoto finally wanted to understand why the Soviet Union suddenly became so generous. "No wonder the Soviet Union hastily eliminated a number of active warships. Even the Kiev-class aircraft carriers were hastily sold at a lower price. It turned out to be to continue to deepen this A conflict, in order to achieve the effect of selling armaments and earning a large amount of foreign exchange. Now China has established. Its own aircraft carrier fleet also provided the Soviet Union with an opportunity to sell obsolete Soviet ships to Southeast Asian countries. Similarly, the outbreak of this crisis also deepened the situation on the Korean Peninsula, so the Soviet Union also took the opportunity to sell arms to North Korea and South Korea. Arming their respective national defense forces. It seems that Yanayev’s goal is not just Japan.”

In Akio Kuma's panicked eyes and Yukihiko Ikeda's twitching expression, Ryutaro Hashimoto revealed a very cruel fact.

"The countries in the entire Asia-Pacific region that may be involved in this turmoil are all arms sales targets of the Soviet Union! They are trying to start an arms race in the Asia-Pacific region!" (To be continued.)