() A week later, the Russian Consulate in Basra received a reply. Because Colonel Nikolay’s visit last time attracted the attention of the US military, no military personnel were sent this time. Instead, Russian Consul Petrov came to talk to Canglong. negotiation.
Unexpectedly, although this time it was the Russian Consul Petrov who came to discuss cooperation matters, he came up with a list of the most generous military cooperation. This seemed to be the Russian side's response after a week of consideration. The conclusion reached after assessing the overall strength of Basra.
"We will provide military advisors and technical maintenance personnel to the Prophet's Army in Basra, but the quantity you require will be reduced accordingly. One hundred sets of S-300 Triumph anti-aircraft missiles, we can only provide fifty sets, and the military will provide them through secret channels , it will be transported into Basra, about ten sets a month." Petrov stopped talking and got straight to the point, "These fifty sets of S-300 Triumph anti-aircraft missiles will be provided by the Russian military for free to express our sincerity. .”
"Don't talk nonsense and talk about conditions. I don't believe there is a free lunch in this world." Canglong drank tea and said slowly.
Petrov was embarrassed and said: "The condition is that Russia's Lukoil will have priority to develop all the oil fields in Basra in the future. If the Prophet Army can stand firm in Basra or even expand, the Russian side will provide further military assistance. Including army equipment and air force equipment, even "
When finally talking about the navy, Petrov shut up again. This time they went back and did a good job. When they learned that Soryu was one of the holders behind the Black Sea Shipyard, and even all the technology was provided by Soryu, Their judgment on Canglong has completely changed.
Intelligence showed that the technical drawings provided by the Black Sea Shipyard to the Russian Navy were much more advanced than Russia's own aircraft carriers, and there were even drawings of aerodynamic aircraft carriers. Although they did not know how Canglong obtained these things, Russia The military knows very well that this is definitely something comparable to the current aircraft carriers in the United States.
For Badr and others, this condition is very favorable. Fifty sets of S-300 air defense missiles are enough to establish a missile air defense system in the entire Basra. In addition to American stealth fighters, other fighter jets can defend them. Even as soon as the US military took off from Baghdad, the S-300 could launch fire coverage.
Such advanced air defense missiles were not available even during Saddam's period. Saddam's missile and air defense forces were also the focus of training, but they were basically SAM series, which was still far from the world's advanced level.
Even Xiami was a little excited. As the commander of the missile force, he was tired of playing with those SAM missiles all day long.
But Canglong said coldly and sternly: "Mr. Consul, are you asking for food perfunctorily? It seems that you still don't have much sincerity. I am talking about cooperation with you. Do you understand? Cooperation means that both parties have equal positions."
Canglong said and stood up: "If you don't show sincerity, then just break up. Another point is, it's not that I don't have money to buy your things, it's just because Russia, as a partner, is more conducive to the future. Development, there are too many countries in the world that can buy anti-aircraft missiles, and I even want to buy American Standard-3 anti-aircraft missiles."
Petrov's face was very ugly. Seeing Canglong standing up to leave, he gritted his teeth and said: "We can provide a hundred sets of them all, and even equip you with armored troops and provide tactical weapons for special forces, if you need them To form an air force, we can also let you choose from several of Russia's most advanced fighter aircraft, but the premise is that these are not free and you must pay for them yourself."
Hearing this, Vivian's face turned ugly. As the Minister of Administration, she knew very well what the current financial situation in Basra was like. It was good enough to maintain a balance of revenue and expenditure. Where could she find the money to buy missiles?
But Canglong didn't care: "I will give you the money for how many sets you send me. In addition, I only need the S-300pmu-2 Pride, the latest improved model. If you provide me with those old ones, then Forget it."
This time, even Xiami swallowed his saliva. The S-300pmu-2 Prodigy is the ultimate version of the Russian S-300 series. As for the S-400, the latest developed anti-aircraft missile, even the Russian military has only just applied it. Not fully loaded, but even this ultimate version ranks second only to the most advanced American Standard-3 and Russian homemade S-400 in the world.
It can launch 6 missiles at the same time, and each missile can destroy the F-16 that flies faster than the ones commonly used by Israel and the US military. It is also effective against the F22 Raptor, the most advanced stealth fighter today.
The most important thing is the system equipped with the radar vehicle of the missile itself. This is the most expensive. This system can also intercept ballistic targets and provide ground warning. So if you want to buy a missile, you have to buy the system first. It costs about 112 million US dollars, which is a bit Like intellectual property.
One hundred sets is equal to one hundred radar trucks, each truck has six missiles. The cost of one missile ranges from 600,000 to 1.2 million. Even if Russia gives Soryu a cost price, it will still be 400 million US dollars. Around 800 million U.S. dollars if all missiles are the best.
Now all the fiscal revenue of the government of Basra Province is used to buy it, but it is not enough to buy one set.
"Are you sure you have enough..." Petrov did not say it out loud, but asked in a very cryptic manner. Apparently he had begun to understand Canglong's habits.
"This is nothing you should worry about. As long as you can transport it to Basra, are you still worried that I won't pay you?" Canglong said calmly.
Petrov nodded. Canglong was right. If he didn't give the money, it would mean that the cooperation would be completely terminated. Obviously Canglong would not take such a big risk to trick them. After all, it would not be worth the gain.
"We can agree to your request, but we risk offending the Americans to provide you with anti-aircraft missiles. Shouldn't you too?" Petrov said with a smile. The Russian consul had completely lost his arrogance and was only humble.
"Of course, in the future oil field exploration in Basra, Luke Company can participate first, and its status is second only to Longteng International. As for how to divide the interests, just let Ivanov go directly to Longteng International to discuss it." Canglong said with a smile, " The two parties have been cooperating for many years, so you must have a clear idea of how to divide it."
Petrov's face immediately showed a smile: "That matter about the air force and armored forces."
"Do you want me to buy them as targets?" Canglong asked, "This is the end of the meeting. I hope the first batch of ten sets will be shipped to Basra within this month. No matter what method you use, Russia is a long-established arms power. , there should be no problem.”
Hearing this, Petrov looked embarrassed, but finally agreed. As for the contract, Canglong had no intention of signing it. With this kind of secret deal, and both parties negotiating equally, it didn't matter whether there was a contract or not. Yes, even if you sign a contract, it will probably be a waste of paper.
But if the two parties are no longer on equal footing, they may have to sign a contract. An unequal relationship means that the country that provides weapons can freeze funds at any time and refuse to provide them. Just like Americans often freeze many countries that purchase American weapons. Funds are the same. Once the money is in the hands of Americans, it is Americans who have the final say.
That's why Canglong is not so stupid. He pays a deposit to the Russians so that they have something to restrain him. As for if Russia goes back on his word, Canglong doesn't care. At worst, he will buy it on the black market. The generals of Kazakhstan are eager for someone to buy their things. However, the price paid is correspondingly higher.
"Where did you get the money to pay the Russians?" Vivian asked impatiently as soon as Petrov left.
This is also a question that Badr wants to know very much. After all, it is an arms purchase worth hundreds of millions of dollars. For Badr, who is scared of poverty, this is simply an astronomical figure.
"Don't worry, although I promised the Russians that they would have the priority to exploit oil, it does not mean that they will take the oil here for free. As before, they are just service providers. At most, priority will be given to exporting to them." Canglong said. , "As for what I use for arms purchase, that's not what you need to know. Do what you should do, Xiami, you stay."
Hearing this, several people nodded, and Badr felt relieved. After they all left, Vivian refused to leave: "Tell me, where did you get so much money to buy arms, even if you are from Oriental International?" President, it is impossible for you to spend so much money at once. As far as I know, your Eastern International has been expanding, and it is impossible for you to use the funds of Longteng International in Basra."
"Does it mean that as a killer, I have to be penniless?" Canglong asked with a smile.
Vivian glanced at him angrily and said, "Anyway, just don't think about spending from Basra's fiscal revenue. Even if you want to spend, I don't have the money."
After saying that, Vivian left angrily, and when Xiami arrived, a smile appeared on her stern face: "She is becoming more and more like a housekeeper, head, you have to be careful."
Canglong didn't care and asked: "After the missiles arrive, I need the missile troops to form combat effectiveness within two months. Is that possible?"
Xiami looked serious: "This is not a problem, the problem is that it is simply impossible."
"Is there a problem?" Canglong asked.
"First of all, our training is all in the base. This is the only way to avoid US military detection. Secondly, the level of people in the Prophet Army is limited. Launching an operational missile is not as simple as shooting a gun. There are many technologies involved. Even I don’t understand some of the knowledge of A full set of technical maintenance personnel, but it is not enough to form a combat effectiveness." Xiami said, "Moreover, the best missile soldiers are just like snipers. They are fed countless missiles. If you don't worry about money, I will spend a day. Let them fire a dozen missiles to practice, I know you are rich."
Canglong was silent for a while: "I will do as you say. As long as you can quickly form combat effectiveness, I can let you all train with live ammunition."
This time it was Xiami's turn to be surprised. He originally thought that Canglong would be heartbroken and would not even agree, but he didn't expect to think about it for a few seconds before agreeing: "You are telling the truth."
"Of course it's true. Don't worry about the Americans. We only expose ten missile vehicles out of a hundred for batch training." Canglong said calmly, "Don't U.S. military planes hang around in Iraqi airspace every day? They are your targets. If these aircraft can do the job, let me do it, and treat it as supporting the remnants of the guerrillas and Baathists of the Mahdi Army, and causing some trouble for the US military."
Hearing this, Xiami's face showed excitement, but he was also worried: "But even if I am alone, I cannot teach everyone. Many of those Iraqis do not understand English, and it is difficult to communicate. I just know how to teach them." It is also difficult to familiarize them all with this advanced system in such a short period of time."
"This is a difficult problem." Canglong also frowned. It would be great if the former members of the Badr Brigade could skillfully control rocket launchers. Letting them control missiles would be equivalent to giving an illiterate a scripture full of classical Chinese. Think about it. He couldn't understand it, "You go ahead and do your work, I'll think of something."
"Yeah." Xiami nodded and left.
"We need to have bloodletting again." As soon as Xiami left, Canglong complained alone. Of course, he paid for the arms himself.