The Russian political envoy arrived as scheduled, and the negotiation venue was also located at the Basra International Hotel. After the two parties took their seats, there was no embarrassing situation like last time. The general content was determined, and almost all were formulated in the last negotiation. Russia continued to fulfill its previous obligations. At the same time, it will also provide actual military support to Basra.
In other words, in the future, Basra's weapons contract will still be purchased at half price, and no deposit will be required. At the same time, Russia will export technology to Basra and help Basra build an advanced arsenal. The only one is that the recently launched Peter the Great aircraft carrier will be stationed in Basra Port. , the Russian side cannot agree for the time being,
After all, this aircraft carrier cost Russia no less than six billion U.S. dollars. It will definitely become the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet in the future, and become the main maritime combat platform for the Russian Navy to deter Europe. Its combat effectiveness has not yet been formed. If it is ruined in the Persian Gulf, What should I do? Who will pay for this?
But Canglong feels that this is not the main reason why the Russians are unwilling to send this aircraft carrier, but because Russia is not willing to fully break with the United States. Otherwise, the Russian People's Congress can directly send the Black Sea Fleet. You know now Of the four major Russian fleets, only the Black Sea Fleet has the best strategic position and is also the most powerful fleet.
The main purpose is to deal with the US Sixth Fleet stationed in the Mediterranean. After this aircraft carrier is built and becomes a flagship, it can compete with the US Sixth Fleet stationed in the Mediterranean. If it is transferred to the Persian Gulf, let alone air force. The emerging Black Sea will open Russia's southwest door. At the same time, the Black Sea Fleet will face the U.S. Fifth Fleet stationed in Bahrain in the Persian Gulf.[
The Persian Gulf is much smaller than the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. The Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea are still so far apart. But if Russia moves the entire Black Sea Fleet here, it will be a direct confrontation with the U.S. Fifth Fleet, just like living across the street. Just like neighbors, it’s not enough that you can’t see them when you raise your head and look down, or you can’t miss them.
What's more, Basra is not a country, just a province. It is still nominally restricted by the central government. If the central "government" of Iraq does not allow the Russian Black Sea Fleet to enter the Port of Basra, Russia will be tantamount to an invasion, and it will not be able to stand up in world public opinion. foot,
At this point, Basra has no say. After all, they have not announced their separation from the central "government".
Based on such considerations, the Russians' plan was correct, but Canglong insisted that the aircraft carrier come to Basra Port, so the negotiations reached a stalemate again. Ivanovich did not expect Canglong to be so unreasonable and just launched the aircraft carrier. How could the aircraft carrier come here without even conducting sea trials?
What's more, now is not the time to directly confront the Americans. Soryu should understand that even the top leaders of the Prophet Army know this, but why is Soryu so anxious to get the Peter the Great over?
No one knew what he was thinking, but Canglong persisted and proposed a surprising strategy: "You can use the pretense of sea trials to sail into the Persian Gulf. At worst, you can't carry weapons and carrier-based aircraft." , not even frigates and destroyers were used. When they arrived in the Persian Gulf, they just used the excuse of refueling. While entering Basra to refuel, they also paid a friendly visit. In this way, the central "government" would not be able to say anything. He said that we would not tolerate him, and finally in On the pretext that it would be unsafe for the aircraft carrier to leave the Persian Gulf because of the war, Ivanovich and the Russian military envoy thought that Canglong was crazy. The newly launched aircraft carrier sailed through the Red Sea without any weapons, and then crossed the Indian Ocean to Persian Gulf, this is really unbelievable, although they all know that no one will be stupid enough to sink this newly launched aircraft carrier.
After all, Canglong made it very clear that he would not carry weapons or carrier-based aircraft, but this is equivalent to a big sandbag on the sea. If others want to spy on you, they will spy on you, and if they want to fly over your head, there is nothing you can do. The most important thing is the issue of face. For a big country like Russia, if that small country has a wrong brain and sends fighter jets to fly over your head a few times, and the news spreads to the world, the Russian Navy will lose face.
"No, absolutely not." Ivanovich said, he must not give in on the issue of face. Russia has lost so much face, and it can no longer afford to lose this person.
"Then bring a supply ship and a frigate, plus a few experimental carrier-based aircraft. If that doesn't work, get a few more submarines and see who dares to come closer." Canglong proposed another plan. ,
Ivanovich feels that this one is much better than the previous one. If it is just for the audition, these guards are indeed enough. However, Ivanovich is still worried about something going wrong. If some country's brain is wrong, If they ordered the aircraft carrier to be sunk, wouldn't they suffer a big loss?
Seeing his concerns, Canglong made another condition: "If it gets sunk, it's mine."
Hearing this, everyone looked at Canglong in surprise. This was an aircraft carrier costing 6 billion US dollars to build and sold to Russia for more than 7 billion US dollars. Canglong was so wealthy that he actually said that he was responsible for being sunk. Although everyone Knowing that the risk of being sunk was very low, it was mainly a matter of face, but with such conditions, Ivanovich was a little tempted.
Anyway, we have to conduct such an ocean trial in the end, and it is possible to conduct it now, so Ivanovich put forward his own conditions: "The Peter the Great cannot stay in the Port of Basra, at least not until the time is right, for a friendly visit." Yes, and all costs for this visit must be borne by the shipyard."
Ivanovich was asking for money in disguise. It was unreasonable to ask Canglong to pay for the Russian Navy's experimental aircraft carrier. But surprisingly, Canglong actually agreed: "I can reimburse you for this trip." All the funds for the visit do not require you to stay at the Port of Basra. You can withdraw if you want. As long as it can strategically deter Iran, it will be enough."
"Now that all the agreements have been negotiated, let's sign the treaty." Ivanovich finally relaxed. At the same time, the top leaders of the two parties also shook hands and seemed relaxed. From now on, they are friends. Although we are not considered comrades yet, our titles will change sooner or later.
Soryu signed his name on the agreement and stamped it, and Ivanovich also signed his name. This was the first agreement they signed since their cooperation, and it was also the largest agreement. It was the fastest negotiated in history. A military alliance was born,
Ivanovich did not stay too long and chose to leave Basra directly. His identity is sensitive. If he continues to stay here, if someone finds out, it will cause unnecessary trouble. After all, this military alliance was signed in secret. , because Basra is only a province, not a country. Once it is exposed, Russia will be suspected of splitting Iraq.
And now Soryu has no plans to truly break away from the central government, and he also plans to include the entire Iraq into his territory. How could he be so reckless and push the Americans into panic?
"You spent so much money to lure the Russians' new aircraft carrier over. You won't just let them take a spin and leave." When there were only two people left, Su Su suddenly asked, if the Russians knew Canglong well enough, You will find that Canglong is actually a person who never pulls out his hair, [
If you take the money from him, you will definitely have to pay several times the original value of the money, but the Russians seem to be still in the dark.
Canglong smiled and said: "Of course, when this aircraft carrier comes here, I have no intention of letting it go."
"What do you mean?" Su didn't understand. He had just signed a military alliance agreement, and now he was planning to detain other people's aircraft carriers. What kind of trouble was this?
"Don't worry, I will definitely not be stupid enough to detain the aircraft carrier for my own use. I will let the Russians take the initiative to keep the aircraft carrier here and use it for me honestly. Believe it or not." Canglong said with a smile,
"I don't believe it." Su said decisively, "The Russians are not fools. They might leave a combat-effective aircraft carrier here for you to use as a target. Besides, the American Fifth Fleet is not a vegetarian. The absolute advantage over the Americans, no matter how stupid the Russians are, they will not stay here."
"What are you betting on?" Canglong said directly,
Su hesitated. Seeing Cang Long's confident look, he really couldn't make up his mind. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Bet on me a year's salary."
"Haha." Canglong stared at him and smiled, "If you lose, your work will be in vain for a year. If I lose, I won't fight this war with Iran."
"Really." Su looked surprised,
"As a leader, of course, you have to keep your word. If you don't keep your word, how can you fool around in the future?" Canglong said with a smile, "But I can tell you, you will definitely lose. Just wait for a year and work in vain."
Su Ye was very excited: "If you can really trick the Russians into being submissive, it doesn't matter if I work for a year in vain. I'm afraid that if you really cheat on me then, I'll take advantage of you anyway."
Canglong didn't want to explain anything, but just said: "Let's go to Basra Port and take a look."
Then the two of them left the Intelligence Agency and dealt with the Russians. They were ready and all they needed was the wind.
Then Canglong and Su took a trip around Basra Port and lifted the sea ban when they returned. Basra fishermen could go out to sea to fish, and the coast guard was responsible for safety.
This is a surprising thing in Basra. You must know that the Iranian navy is still blocking the coastline. Doesn't this make the Basra fishermen and the broken boats of the coast guard collide with other people's guns?
But no matter who put forward the opinion, it was directly rejected by Canglong. In Canglong's words, do we need permission from the Iranian Navy to operate in our own territorial waters?
Moreover, Canglong also added a layer of guarantee. If the Iranian navy dares to make any dangerous move against the Basra fishing boat, the air force will be dispatched immediately.
As soon as this statement came out, everyone understood what Canglong wanted to do. The Iranians probably also thought that Canglong was not as afraid of war as they thought, but was actively seeking war. In other words, Canglong owed Dongfeng is the active provocation of the Iranian Navy