I Have a Mansion in the Post-apocalyptic World Chapter 392: Arms sales agreement
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Diplomatically, unlike several other allies who are keen to show muscle on the international stage, Australia has always been very soy. This is because of its unique geographical location, on the other hand, because its people themselves are not very cold about international affairs.
To tell a joke, when the Australian government tried to win a seat in the UN Security Council, the opposition party Abbot also laughed at the then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd spent too much time abroad, away from working on climate change issues Global action.
Compared to Britain, France, and the United States, where every election is like a big aunt who seems to be making a fuss about China, Australia is undoubtedly a docile sheep. However, this sheep has good naval strength.
At present, the Royal Australian Navy has 6 "Corinth" class conventional submarines, 4 "Adelaide" class frigates, 8 "Anzac" class frigates, 8 landing ships, 8 mine warships and other equipment It is not an exaggeration to call it the most powerful naval force in the Pacific.
Not only that, the "SEA1400" and "SEA1000" plans currently being promoted by the Australian Navy will cost US $ 7.5 billion and US $ 37 billion, respectively, and build a total of three "Hobart" class Aegis destroyers and 12 "Corinth" Submarines replace the original equipment. Adhering to the strategy of a new look in 2020 and a rebirth in 2030, we are vigorously promoting the modernization of the navy ...
However, these all require money.
Compared to a moderate foreign policy and not loose finances, its determination to strengthen the navy is ambitious.
It is for this reason that how to properly deal with old warships has always been a problem that puzzles Canberra. If the Philippine country is willing to buy back these old and broken copper, the Australian government will naturally have no reason to refuse.
As for changing the "additional conditions" on the current position in the Western Pacific, it is obviously not so difficult for Australia to accept. After all, the new country is just a small country with a population of 20,000.
Jiang Chen wanted to start this arms sales agreement and disturb this single business.
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Canberra, the capital of Australia.
A taxi stopped outside a Burger King restaurant in the suburbs.
The door opened and a middle-aged man in a gray trench coat walked to the door. After looking at the decor of the store, he looked back carefully.
After confirming that there was no reporter tail, he opened the door and walked into the store without any point. He walked to the last seat and sat down, looking at the black man sitting opposite him.
Bakari, department manager of Xinghuan Trading Company.
"Bakari?" The middle-aged man took out his phone and glanced, then looked at Bakari, lowering his voice and asked.
"Yes, you must be Brody." Bakari extended his right hand with a smile.
Brodi, a member of the Liberal Party, is second only to Malcolm, the leader of the Liberal Party.
After hesitating, Brody took his hand and shook it while staring at his eyes.
"Manager of Xinghuan Trading Company? Australia does not need security, I am afraid I can't help you."
Bacari smiled and put his arms on the table.
"But we can certainly help you."
Brodi raised his eyebrows and motioned him to continue.
Bakari grinned, showing his white teeth, "I heard that you have a retired MEKO-200 frigate-"
"No way. That ship has decided to sell it to the Philippines, and it is impossible to sell it to you. If you are here for this matter, we don't have to talk about it." Brody immediately understood what he wanted to say, immediately Waved his hand.
"200 jobs, your constituency." Bakari said with a smile.
Brodi just remembered and sat down, frowning.
For a member of Parliament, there is nothing more concerned about him than his constituency. Although he was disdainful of Bakari's proposal, he sat down, ready to hear what he said.
"You haven't figured out the situation, Mr. Bakari. I can't convince the Senate to sell a warship to a country that we are not familiar with, even if it is an obsolete warship, no one can." Bro Dee said.
"I didn't say it was sold to the country." Bakari shook his head.
"It is impossible to be private."
Brodi finished planning to get up, but Bakari hurriedly grabbed him, beckoning him to give himself ten minutes.
Bakari smiled when he saw the senator sitting back in his chair.
"Our boss intends to spend $ 5 million to acquire a bankrupt playground in New South Wales, buy the warship from the Australian government in the name of the playground, and then convert it into a military museum. This is not a violation at all. The arms sales regulations, because the purchase of warships is Australian domestic companies, and for civilian purposes. "
Speaking of which, Bakari stopped talking and smiled at Brody's brightening eyes. He knows very well that the MP in front of him has already moved.
After thinking for a moment, Brody asked quietly.
"How much do you plan to pay for this warship?"
"11 million dollars." Bakari said.
Brodi shook his head. "I can only reveal that the Philippine offer is not less than 15 million US dollars. I'm afraid I can't convince the Prime Minister of your offer."
"Is it just $ 11 million?" Bakari asked with a smile.
"What do you mean?" Brody raised an eyebrow.
"This year is the election year. Do you think voters would like to see a prime minister who sells warships to neighboring countries keen to disrupt the regional situation, or a prime minister dedicated to improving employment and maintaining regional stability? Think about it, the prime minister is not a businessman, the public will not care how much money your warship sells, as long as that number is not too low. "
Because of their service time, second-hand warships are not worth much. The "Hamilton" class patrol ship purchased by the Philippines from the United States is about $ 10 million. The Australian warship may be relatively short in service time, but it is definitely not worth $ 15 million. The reason why the Philippine country is willing to pay US $ 1,500 as the wrongdoing is because Australia agreed to keep the weapons and radar equipment on the warship.
Australia also bears diplomatic risks when selling this warship, because this is likely to be regarded as a provocation by China, so the proposal itself is also very different in the Australian Prime Minister ’s Office.
Brodi, who is a politician, naturally cannot think of it. The reason why he does n’t say it is just to get more benefits. Affected by the fall in the price of iron and aluminum ore, Australia ’s economic data for the whole year of 15 years have been unsatisfactory. In this environment, it is self-evident which option is more popular with voters.
Seeing Bakari's words clear, Brody's eyes unnaturally shifted, and his index finger kept tapping on the table, weighing the pros and cons in his heart.
"This time the arms sales are led by the United States. We cannot ignore the feelings of our allies." Brody lowered his voice.
Bacari smiled and pulled back his chair.
"Mr. Brody, do you think the US is important or the upcoming 2016 election is important? If you ca n’t be re-elected in this election, your diplomatic efforts will only pave the way for the next Labor Party. If you think My proposal is not attractive at all. Of course, we can also go to the Labor Party, I believe they will definitely seize this opportunity. "
Speaking, Bakari got up.
However, this time Brody pulled him.
Bacari ’s face showed a triumphant smile upon seeing the parliamentarian ’s expression.
He knew that he had successfully convinced him.
......
The rain outside the window is still heavy, and from afar there can be a glimpse of silver snake-like lightning.
Jiang Chen was lying naked on the soft bed with a bedding under his stomach and a mobile phone in his hand, describing it as very pleasant.
"It has been negotiated, and Brody said that he will discuss the matter with the party leader."
"Very good. The $ 16 million has already hit your account. You are responsible for pulling the line and buying the closed playground and retired warship." Lying on the bed of the villa, Jiang Chen held the phone and gave instructions to Bakari in Australia.
I do n’t know how the Philippine monkeys would feel if they found their warship turned into a playground. It does not matter whether the playground makes money or not, but in order to solve the diplomatic dilemma of the new country, it is necessary to pull off the head of Australia from the Philippine chariot.
Jiang Chen still can afford 13 million dollars.
"Oh, what do you think of Brody?" Jiang Chen asked.
"Cunning." Bakari used only two words to describe it.
"What about influence within the party?"
"Prestige is second only to the party leader Malcolm, who helped Malcolm win the election in 13 years."
"Make a good relationship with that Brody Councillor. We will still need him in the future. By the way, you ask him implicitly if you are interested in the leader of the party, we can provide campaign funds." Jiang Chen There was a playful smile in the corner of the mouth.
"OK." Bakari answered succinctly.
Hanging the phone, Jiang Chen took a breath.
Without Australia ’s entry, the so-called economic blockade of the Philippines has become empty talk.
At this time, the bedding curled up under his waist moved, slowly rising.
The bedding that opened the corner revealed a pretty face, and a pair of sapphire-like eyes stared at his eyes, fluctuating with the rhythmic rhythm.
Jiang Chen sighed, stretched out his hand with a smile, and stroked Aisha's dark brown hair.
"Good boy, I still need to make a call-"
However, his fingertips had just touched the edge of the hair, and a tingling sensation like an ant crawled away from his cerebral cortex, so that Jiang Chen felt an electric shock and strained his back muscles.
Severe shaking and swallowing with a few "gurgles" ...
Facing that cold and hot sight, Jiang Chenshen took a deep breath and threw the phone aside.
Everything that follows is not humane. (To be continued.)