When he thought of fighter jets, a name already flashed in his mind.

PAK-DA.

It was a stealth strategic bomber with variable sweep wings.

If you can borrow the technology of this aircraft, you will really make a lot of money.

On the other side, in Moscow, is the UAC headquarters building.

Marokov drank tea quietly and chatted leisurely with the man named Ilyushenko opposite.

"So, they really built the fourth generation STOVL machine?"

Ilyushenko asked.

"I don't know whether I should be sorry or happy, but it is true. Moreover, according to our intelligence, the potential of this aircraft is far beyond what they have shown so far. In the future, they may even upgrade the cycle engine.

"

"By that time, this aircraft will no longer be an ordinary fourth-generation aircraft - it will kill all fourth-generation aircraft."

"Where did the information come from?"

Ilyushenko continued to ask.

"Guess. They won't tell us stupidly, even if our relationship is very close."

"Okay. Is your guess accurate?"

"At least so far, I have only guessed wrong once, and after that time, I readjusted my understanding of them."

Ilyushenko smiled, knowing that Marokov was talking about the failure of the last AL-31FN engine negotiation.

At that time, Marokov thought that the other party would not be able to solve the engine problem by himself, so he acted extremely tough in the negotiations.

As a result, not long after, the emergence of the F119 engine hit him hard in the face.

In other words, it slaps all the external forces that look down on China Airlines in the face.

"Okay, I admit that your perception is sharp - it is not easy to adjust in such a short period of time."

"So, this is the reason why you proposed to cooperate with them?"

Ilyushenko asked.

Just two hours ago, Marokov walked into his office and handed him a plan.

In that plan, Marokov proposed that UAC take the initiative to contact the China 601 and 611 Institutes and make every effort to seek cooperation.

According to his wording, this "best effort" even includes exchanging one's own most advanced technology.

Even the White Swan Tu-160, which China has been coveting for more than ten years, is included in the alternative plan.

"Of course not. A single technological breakthrough is not enough to make me look at them differently. What really made this plan come into being is the amazing potential they have shown."

"For example? What kind of potential?"

"Change the world."

Upon hearing this answer, Ilyushenko fell silent.

After a long time, he asked:

"Marokov, do you really think there is no hope for us?"

Marokov smiled and replied:

"Do you still need to ask? We have long since lost hope."

"You and I are both old people who have experienced that era, so some things don't need to be explained so clearly."

"But we all know that the road we once spilled blood on has been blocked by ourselves."

"The blood has faded on this land. If it continues to develop, we will become completely pale."

"But on the other side, our neighbors are still full of life."

Ilyushenko sighed.

He is 60 years old this year. How could he not understand the "hope" in Marokov's heart?

However, it was difficult for him to convince himself to make such a risky decision.

The two just sat facing each other, and no one took the initiative to speak. After a long time, Ilyushenko continued to ask:

"Do you really think it is possible? With the help of technological cooperation, we can trigger a new round of cooperation, and then use their power to open up the road again?"

"I have no idea."

Marokov answered honestly.

"But at least, I saw in their hands the sickle that opened the way."

"You can't find this sickle anywhere else in the world."

Ilyushenko frowned slightly, and he seemed to be experiencing some kind of intense struggle in his heart.

Then, he opened his mouth and said:

"Then do as you say and let's try it."

"Even if we fail to achieve the ultimate goal, obtaining the technology of the fourth-generation aircraft is still a major achievement for us."

A few days later, Marokov arrived in the imperial capital.

It was still Wang Ming who received him, but this time, there were subtle changes in the way the two got along.

If the two were considered friends before, but they were more friends based on interests, then this time, Marokov really showed his sincerity.

Not only did he bring Wang Ming's specialty vodka and bacon sausage, he even spent his own money to buy a mechanical watch that was not very common in China as Wang Ming's birthday gift.

This surprised Wang Ming, but he quickly got used to it.

"Marokov, you are too polite. You know I cannot accept your gift."

"It doesn't matter, then just hand it over to your disciplinary inspection department and let them check it before giving it to you. This watch is only worth a few hundred dollars. If even this doesn't work, then I have no choice but to complain to the embassy."

Wang Ming laughed, the two hugged each other, and then took their seats in the office.

"I've already received a note about the purpose of your visit this time. To be honest, I'm not surprised - I'm just curious as to why you came so late."

Marokov spread his hands helplessly and replied:

"There is no way. Our process is too bloated. Once the application is submitted, it will take at least several months to be approved."

"Ming, don't blame me. I didn't deliberately neglect you."

"Of course, of course."

Wang Ming did not break the conversation, but changed the topic and started talking about business directly.

"So, the direction you want to cooperate with is fourth-generation aircraft?"

Marokov nodded and replied:

"Yes, this is our weakest part. We hope to learn something from it and feed it back to our own fourth-generation aircraft research."

Such an answer is considered to be frank and honest, and the sincerity shown in it is also visible to the naked eye.

"Then what are you going to exchange for?"

Wang Ming continued to ask.

"Everything you want."

"Everything? Then we want Sarmat."

"Ming, don't joke with me. We haven't built this thing ourselves yet. But you are too well-informed. I remember that we only communicate with a very small number of you about Sarmat's plan.

Pass."

"Obviously, they gave me the information to negotiate with you."

Wang Ming said seriously.

"So this condition is true?"

"Then it depends on whether you can come up with other things of equal value."

Hearing this, Marokov breathed a sigh of relief.

You can start the price right away and pay back the money right there.

It is absolutely impossible to give Sarmat. This thing is still in the pre-research stage, and it cannot be given out.

However, he was well prepared for other exchange conditions.

"How about the Tu-160?"

Wang Ming opposite shook his head and replied:

"not enough."

Then, without waiting for Marokov to answer, he continued bluntly:
To be continued...