Author: September Sauce

The other side of the sea.

"In the first quarter of 2004, the domestic economy faced many difficulties, foreign export trade was restricted, prices of internal industrial raw materials rose sharply, basic labor was in short supply, and labor shortages occurred in some areas..."

"Preliminary estimates show that compared with the same period last year, domestic fiscal revenue is expected to decline by 7% to 9% in the first quarter of 2004. Of course, with the progress of macroeconomic control, it is possible to restore economic vitality in the following months, but at the same time, we will also

Develop more response plans.”

"Among them, the action against soybean futures is already underway. If all goes well, we can achieve two goals at the same time: consume a large amount of the other party's available funds and destroy their autonomy in the soybean market."

"In order to achieve this goal, I applied for an additional budget and launched simultaneous actions in the three fields of indica rice, wheat, and corn, thereby further distracting each other's energy."

"If things go well, according to calculations, for every US$1 million we pay, we can cause economic losses of 4 to 5 million US dollars to the other party, and at the same time, it can also bring us an expected benefit of 1.5 to 1.7 million US dollars."

"Of course, these expected benefits will not be realized until several years later..."

In a large conference room in Washington, white, a middle-aged man wearing thick glasses stood on the podium and talked.

Sitting in front of him are dozens of experts from various fields. In addition to their own excellent professionalism, each of these experts has the same characteristic:

Proficient in foreign strategy.

Their purpose of sitting here is self-evident.

If the advisory working group organized by Chen Nian is to clarify the domestic economic environment and help the country develop, then the purpose of this organization called "JASON", which is the "May Meeting", is exactly the opposite:

They are born to destroy.

Since the mid-20th century, the May Club has gradually grown from a purely military consulting organization at the beginning, and has finally become a professional staff organization integrating science and technology, economy, military, national defense and other fields.

Their shadow can be found in many major actions.

"So what you're saying is that we've made significant progress with our early operations? But in fact, our main goal has not been accomplished."

"Judging from the other party's personnel flow, salary payment, and commercial consumption around several important research institutes and factories, the other party's projects are still proceeding in an orderly manner."

"In fact, their staff's commuting hours are lengthening, which means that the other party's project is likely to have entered a critical period."

"In contrast, we haven't even determined what they are going to do yet."

The speaker was a bald man sitting in the crowd. Documents were placed messily in front of him, his brows were furrowed and his eyes were confused.

After hearing his words, the middle-aged man on the podium nodded slightly and replied:

"Thank you for speaking up, Houston. It's certainly a problem, but it's not as bad as you make it out to be."

"First of all, we can confirm that the other party's project is still related to the latest J-10 modified fighter. They are most likely manufacturing engineering test aircraft."

"The reason is simple: we can first rule out the possibility that they are developing new fighter aircraft, because this work belongs to their Chengdu Aircraft Group."

"According to information, Chengdu Aircraft Group's current progress is also very stable, and there is no possibility of temporarily handing over the project to Shenyang Aircraft Industry."

“Secondly, the hypothesis that ‘the project is about to enter a critical period’ mentioned by you is also consistent with the current clues.”

"The engineering test is the end of the project. The manpower and resources consumed at this stage will have increased significantly, which is consistent with what we have observed."

"But Paine, doesn't this mean that our first goal has failed? We currently no longer have the ability to interfere with the progress of this project."

The man named Houston sighed and said.

"No, we didn't fail."

Paine shook his head and continued:

"On the contrary, we have entered the optimal window period."

"According to our estimates, no matter what this new project is, their capital pool is almost at its bottom."

"If we can completely cut off their capital chain at this time, the best effect will be achieved."

"You also know that under the economic impact, they have no more financial resources available. The only hope at present is to negotiate arms sales with Saudi Arabia."

"As long as we ensure that their negotiations break down, we can give them a fatal blow."

"What's interesting is that this time their competitors are our allies..."

…

On the other side, in a five-star hotel in Riyadh, Morris finally made an appointment with Hatim and prepared to confirm with him the Mirage 2000 purchase plan again.

"Mr. Hatim, according to our previous agreement, we must sign a formal letter of intent as soon as possible within one month."

"Otherwise, we will not be able to start production on time and the delivery of fighter jets will be delayed. I'm afraid this is not what you want to see, right?"

Hatim applied for indifference. After thinking for a moment, he answered:

"We're afraid we have to suspend the purchase contract for the Mirage 2000."

"Suspension? Why?"

Morris was shocked. They had been laying the groundwork for this contract for two years. They had spent a lot of money in the process. They finally got through it until Hatim, who was mainly responsible, relented, but now he actually said that he wanted to postpone it?

what happened?

Is it because of those people at Poly Technology?——

Indeed, Hatim's attitude has undergone some subtle changes since he met Wang Ming of Poly Technology.

According to intelligence, he flew to China with the other party two days ago.

Has a new contract been negotiated?

However, what kind of arms sales can replace the position of a third-generation aircraft?

Rocket launcher? Heavy artillery? Radar?

That’s not right either!

There is no comparison between these things and third-generation machines...

Is it a plane?

Given the opponent's strength, what kind of aircraft can they build?

That J-10 hasn't even passed the engineering test yet!

But stop joking!

Otherwise, Poly sold a batch of second-generation phones at a low price?

This is quite possible!

Thinking of this, Morris quickly said:

"Mr. Hatim, I shouldn't speculate on your intentions."

"But as your partner, I have to remind you: it is absolutely impossible for a second-generation aircraft to compete with a third-generation aircraft."

"Whether it is radar, avionics, weapons, or power systems, there is an absolute gap between the J-8 II and the Mirage 2000."

"Instead of buying their outdated fighters to show off, it's better to continue using the Tornado fighters..."

Hearing this, Hatim looked slightly unhappy.

"Mr. Morris, in your eyes, am I such a stupid decision-maker?"

Morris waved his hand quickly.

"No, no, Mr. Hatim, of course not, but the thing is..."

"No buts."

Hatim stood up and said in a cold tone:

"We have made the decision to suspend the Mirage 2000 procurement plan."

"And, I want to tell you that our transaction with Poly Technology has nothing to do with you, and you don't need to try to obtain information."

"Whether we buy a J-8, J-10 or J-7, it is our own choice."

"We would rather trade with a sincere businessman for a premium than fall into the 'equipment trap' you set!"

Having said this, Hatim paused for a moment and continued:

"What's more, compared to yours, their premium is really not that high..."
Chapter completed!