Soviet Union 1991

Third update

Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto wanted to win over the Soviet Union to check and balance the United States, while the Soviet Union hoped that through arms sales to Japan, it could slowly penetrate its own power into Japanese politics and form a pro-Soviet faction. ♦ In addition to superficial cooperation, both parties also have their own little plans.

Therefore, at the negotiation table, Comrade Yazov, the Minister of Defense as the representative of the Soviet Union, and Akio Nagasaki, the Director of the Japanese Defense Agency, started a verbal battle, all focusing on the details of the bastion system. issues to discuss.

"The Soviet Union can provide the Bastion system and the Gem cruise missile, but there is a problem, that is, the Soviet Union will not sell its own radar system and fire control system. A new electronic system must be jointly developed between the Soviet Union and Japan. ." Yazov said. He did this out of preparation. Firstly, it was to prevent the core technology of the Bastion system from being leaked. Secondly, because the Soviet system was not compatible, cooperation in research and development could silence the Americans.

Zhang Sheng, the director of the Defense Department, frowned for a while, but he soon felt relieved. If a new Japanese electronic system can really be developed, then if the Bastion system is resold in the future, Japan can also get a piece of it. profit, which is beneficial to Japan.

Thinking of this, Akira Kuma nodded, "Yes, Japan can accept this condition."

"Next is the issue of cruise missiles." Yazov raised his head and said to Akio Kuma, "The Soviet Union is willing to sell gem anti-ship missiles to Japan, but there is one condition, that is, the purchase quantity must be at least ten. The price of each gem cruise missile is US$2 million.”

"Isn't it a caliber cruise missile?" Akio Kuma was surprised by this unexpected turn of events. He thought the Soviet Union would sell the caliber and the gems to Japan. When he visited the shore-based missile operations of the Bastion system, the caliber told him The impression left behind is really profound.

"The Kalibr cannot be exported because it is restricted by the treaty." Yazov flatly rejected Kuma's request. In fact, the Kalibr cruise missile already has a foreign trade version, but due to certain strategic considerations, the Soviet Union is only willing to sell it. Gem Cruise Missile.

Akio Kuma said nothing. The Soviet Union could reject Japan's request because of the restrictive treaty issue, but this would also directly reduce Japan's interest in acquiring the bastion by half. Although Yazov emphasized that the range of all weapons is limited to 300 kilometers in order to comply with international regulations.

"If this is the case, we cannot accept gem cruise missiles costing 2 million US dollars each. It is too expensive." Akio Kuma shook his head, "And Japan's one-time purchase quantity will definitely be higher than 10. If there is no discount, The Defense Department will not approve this budget."

Akio Kuma pretended to sigh and shook his head, but how could his every move be hidden from Azov's eyes? He had long seen that the other party had not purchased the caliber, and wanted to use the purchase quantity of gems to compete with the Soviet Union in a price war. Azov is not stupid. As long as he insists on fixing the price, Japan will definitely give in in the end.

Thinking of this, Yazov decided to use roundabout tactics to get the other party to speak. Hasn't Japan always been worried about the outbreak of an Asia-Pacific conflict? Then the Soviet Union will make a fuss in this regard to let you know the importance of these gem cruise missiles.

"With all due respect, Your Excellency Akio Kuma, regarding the price of the gem cruise missile, this is already a discount given by the Soviet Union. If you insist that 2 million US dollars is too expensive, then I will settle the account with Japan. You will know that 2 million is actually very cheap.”

Akio Kuma put on a resigned expression and wanted to hear what Comrade Yazov had to say. Anyway, his mental budget is definitely less than 2 million US dollars, no matter which angle the other party touts their weapons. However, he obviously did not expect that the Soviet Union never persuaded the other party through boasting.

"First of all, there is the issue of the situation in the Asia-Pacific. Everyone knows about the recent conflict between Moss Bay and China, right? Instigated by the United States, there is a tendency to develop into a local war. Under such a trend, Japan can still remain independent. situation? The Soviet Union recently sold a Destroyers, a cruiser and an aircraft carrier are given to China. Even if there is still a gap between the two American aircraft carrier battle groups, it does not mean that China is not determined to fight to the death. Moreover, once the conflict begins, the Soviet Union will firmly stand on China's side. So where will Japan stand?”

Yazov said casually, "Although Japan and China claim that their friendship will last forever, in the end you will definitely side with the United States because of interests. In this way, Japan may become an enemy of the socialist country."

Yazov’s last sentence can be seen as intimidation and threats. Socialist countries in the Asia-Pacific region? The closest countries to Japan are China and North Korea, and there is also the Soviet Union, which is watching covetously from the side. Once a war breaks out, the United States will definitely betray South Korea first and then North Korea if the situation is unfavorable.

Yanayev's previous analysis has made it very clear that the Moss Bay issue is China's bottom line, and the United States is only testing China's bottom line and has no intention of actually provoking a war. The Soviet Union, knowing this, hoped to make a war fortune through this frightening conflict.

Kuma Akio's face gradually changed. However, Yazov, who adhered to the principle of intimidation, continued to scare the other party, "I heard that Prime Minister Hashimoto Ryutaro has been frowning for several days. It must be because of this conflict. Imagine if Japan suddenly faces a powerful fleet threat, then without these gem cruise missiles, can you still condemn the other party or even fight back?"

The expression of the Japanese Defense Minister has become very embarrassed. But Yazov didn't care about that. "Let me think about it. How many gems are needed to intercept a fleet's attack? 40? 50? I think this must be a huge amount. If the Soviet Union refuses to sell gems, can Japan survive?"

"Maybe Japan has a wrong judgment about Soviet weapons, that is, our seemingly simple and crude weapons are not worth the Japanese Self-Defense Forces spending so much budget to buy. Of course, you can buy American weapons that you think are worth it, but I can guarantee that American weapons will never be as direct and efficient as Soviet ones. The time-tested Soviet manufacturing is the real weapon master and the king of war."

Looking at the pale face of Kuma Akio who couldn't speak, Yazov gave him a final fatal blow.

"So now do you think that two million gems are too cheap?" (To be continued.)