I built an armada.

Saudi Arabia, having already acquired a complete fleet of Type 052C guided-missile destroyers through other channels, did not place an order this time.

Other countries, depending on their own financial resources and needs, either ordered two ships or one ship.

After the signing ceremony, Wang De assured all customers: "We will strictly arrange production and delivery according to the order in which the orders are signed."

"At the same time, we have opened multiple production lines to maximize production capacity and ensure that delivery time is shortened as much as possible so that our friends can receive your new warships as soon as possible!"

Carrying a thick stack of order contracts, Wang De rushed back to the Navy Headquarters overnight and knocked directly on the door of the commander's office.

Liu Huaming and his associates are still waiting for news; they have not left.

When Wang De placed the two summary documents on the table, everyone's eyes were drawn to them.

"Reporting to my esteemed commanders!"

Wang De's voice was slightly hoarse with excitement, but full of pride: "The aircraft carrier Fukuno and its complete equipment were ultimately sold for US$8.3 billion! Forty-two Type 052C destroyers were ordered, totaling US$37.8 billion!"

"Adding the two together, the total revenue from this military trade is a total of US$46.1 billion! The contract stipulates that the payment must be made within three days!"

He paused, then added the most crucial sentence: "Based on preliminary calculations, after deducting all research and development, construction costs, and promised follow-up service fees, the net profit of this transaction... is approximately three hundred and twenty billion US dollars!"

"How many?!"

Even the usually composed Xu Dongguo couldn't help but gasp in surprise, abruptly standing up from his seat as if he couldn't believe his ears.

"Three hundred and twenty billion... in US dollars?! This... this is like a dream!"

The conference room fell silent; everyone was stunned by the astronomical profit figure.

This revenue not only far exceeds the total of the previous two aircraft carrier sales, but also exceeds the total military budget of the Longxia Armed Forces for the entire year!

"My God..."

Qian Wenbing muttered, "Are we... selling arms to the whole world?"

Liu Huaming took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, but his fingertips trembled slightly with excitement.

"It's not just about money."

He gazed intently at the dark night sky outside the window and said slowly, "This means that our Longxia shipbuilding standards and our combat system are being quietly exported to all parts of the world through these warships that are being sold."

"Given time, the Type 052C destroyer may indeed become the standard equipment for the navies of many countries on Earth."

An auction and a batch of orders not only brought in enormous profits that rivaled those of a nation, but also subtly altered the global landscape of maritime power.

Long Xia's voice was being transmitted to every corner of the Blue Star through these silver warships sailing in all directions.

What Wang De brought back was not just a stack of orders, but also a report card that marked a new height for Longxia's naval military trade.

With the completion of this order for Type 052C destroyers, the advanced warships manufactured by Longxia Navy now have users in more than 33 countries and regions.

This list includes not only traditional military powers like the Eagle Tribe and the White Bear Tribe, whose procurement is primarily driven by technological research or considerations of regional balance, but also some developed Western countries that value cost-effectiveness or use the products for non-frontline missions.

More than 20 small and medium-sized countries regard the Longxia warship as a shortcut to rapidly enhance their naval strength.

In terms of sales volume of warships, especially mid-to-high-end main combat vessels, Longxia has already jumped to first place on the Blue Star!

In terms of total arms trade volume, Longxia has firmly secured the third position, wresting a significant portion of the market from traditional arms giants. Its rise is unstoppable.

Industry insiders generally predict that as these 42 Type 052C destroyers are delivered in succession, achieve combat capability, and demonstrate their superior performance in various regions, a new wave of follow-up orders will inevitably be triggered, with more orders pouring in like snowflakes.

With its keen strategic vision, strong technical capabilities, and flexible foreign trade strategies, the Navy has successfully transformed itself into the absolute trump card and cash cow of Longxia's military trade exports.

However, in stark contrast to the navy's glorious success, the army and air force are in an awkward position in the arms market.

Although Longxia's army equipment, such as main battle tanks and artillery, and air force equipment, such as fighter jets and air defense systems, have commendable performance, international customers generally do not show much interest in them.

There are complex factors behind this, such as the difficulty in integrating into the traditional land power's own system.

Potential customers are more inclined to buy equipment from allies.

The Air Force has higher system requirements and faces more restrictions on the export of sensitive technologies.

As a result, the navy almost single-handedly supported the majority of Longxia's military trade, making its own military budget more abundant than ever before, and entering a virtuous cycle of rapid development.

Inside the Navy Headquarters, Xu Dongguo looked at the final report submitted by Wang Dezong, especially the line "net profit of approximately 32 billion US dollars," and his heart remained unsettled for a long time.

He said to Liu Huaming and other bigwigs with deep emotion, "It's really... unbelievable. We actually sold arms all over the world. This Type 052C will probably become a 'regular' in the ports of many countries on Earth in a few years, and may even become the standard ship type in their navies."

While delighted, Xu Dongguo also revealed a hint of regret, "It's a pity that our army and air force equipment can't attract any interest from others. If all three branches of the armed forces could be like this, what a sight that would be..."

He instructed Wang De: "Organize these materials in detail and archive them for safekeeping. This is a significant chapter in the history of our navy's development!"

Liu Huaming immediately reported the situation to Xue Shuai, his smile becoming even more pronounced.

Located in the Beijing Military Region, Marshal Xue was naturally very pleased.

When he heard the figure of "37.8 billion US dollars in orders," even Xue Shuai, who was used to seeing all kinds of things, was shocked and stood up from his chair, repeatedly confirming it several times.

"Good heavens! Liu Huaming has really stirred up a huge commotion!"

This achievement far exceeded his most optimistic expectations, making it arguably the largest arms sale in recent years. This shock quickly translated into pressure on the army and air force, especially the army. As the strongest army on Earth, it lacked competitive weaponry for export, and even when it did, the unit price was too low.

Even the most expensive tanks only cost a few dollars each; to reach this scale, we'd have to export several thousand.

If it reaches this scale, it will probably alarm the Eagle Tribe. They'll be furious; such a terrifying number would give them heart problems.

The neighboring countries of that country are probably trembling with fear!
Army Chief Deng Zhenhua and Air Force Chief Ma Zhengbang learned of the news almost simultaneously, and both looked at the Navy's enviable income.

Thinking about her own tight budget and the poor sales of the equipment, she felt a mix of emotions: envy, anxiety, and even a hint of resentment.

At a high-level military conference held shortly thereafter, Marshal Xue first affirmed the brilliant achievements of the navy.

But then he abruptly changed the subject, his gaze sweeping sharply over Deng Zhenhua and Ma Zhengbang, his tone becoming serious.

"The Navy has proven with concrete actions that our Longxia's military equipment can make a name for itself and gain recognition in the international market! This not only brings economic benefits but also extends strategic influence! In contrast, our Army and Air Force..."

He tapped the table. "In the first phase of the three-step modernization strategy for the armed forces, your performance, if I may be so bold, has been practically stagnant! The development of new military equipment is slow, and foreign trade exports have shown no improvement whatsoever!"

"By the end of the year, you must come up with a concrete and feasible plan that can break the deadlock! I will not listen to any excuses!"

Deng Zhenhua and Ma Zhengbang felt embarrassed and had no choice but to explain.

Deng Zhenhua complained, "Commander Xue, it's not that we're not trying. The modern army's equipment system is complex, customer needs are diverse, and many countries value their alliances more."

"Although our tanks and artillery are of good performance, it is difficult for us to break through the established supply system..."

Ma Zhengbang quickly added, "The same is true for air force equipment. It involves many sensitive technologies, has extremely high system requirements, and the international market competition is exceptionally fierce. The Eagle Tribe and the Rakshasa Tribe have almost monopolized the high-end market, making it very difficult for us to enter..."

The two of them couldn't help but exchange a glance, their hearts filled with resentment. Why didn't they have top-notch military technology talents like Su Dingping in their hands?
It all benefited Liu Huaming!

Their explanations were tinged with grievance, but to Liu Huaming, who had just achieved great success, they sounded somewhat like "finding objective reasons."

Although Liu Huaming did not directly refute, his slightly raised chin and the fleeting "we still have to rely on our navy" look in his eyes completely angered Deng Zhenhua and Ma Zhengbang, who were already under immense pressure.

"Liu Huaming! What do you mean?! What are you showing off for?!" Deng Zhenhua, with his fiery temper, was about to explode.

"enough!"

Xue Shuai's low shout quelled the impending argument, instantly freezing the atmosphere in the meeting room. "I'm not here to listen to your mutual complaints! The results speak for themselves, and the gap is stark!"

"Deng Zhenhua, Ma Zhengbang, I don't care what methods you use, by the end of the year I want to see your concrete plan and preliminary results!"

"This is an order!"

Seeing the two bow their heads in agreement, Xue Shuai softened his tone and steered the conversation toward another pressing issue: "Alright, the Navy has achieved remarkable results, which is worth celebrating, but don't forget that we still have important matters to attend to."

"According to previous reports, the Eastern Wilderness tribes have been tentatively inquiring about... the post-war settlement through various channels. We can't delay any longer; we must give them a clear 'answer'."

Mentioning the Eastern Wilderness, a cold glint flashed in Liu Huaming's eyes. He immediately made a suggestion: "Commander Xue, I think we can make our prisoners and those detained public and report it directly to the Blue Star Alliance meeting!"

"We demand the establishment of a special international tribunal to conduct a public investigation and trial, just like the Kyoto Trials in history!"

"As the victorious nation in the counterattack, it is entirely reasonable, legal, and justified for us to demand the reckoning of war criminals and the accountability for their violations of international humanitarian law!"

This suggestion surprised both Deng Zhenhua and Ma Zhengbang, but then interest showed in their eyes.

This is indeed a direction with a lot of room for maneuver, as it can both further strike at Donghuang from a moral and legal standpoint and also give us an absolute advantage internationally.

Xue Shuai pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, that's feasible. We can use their own methods against them. We can take the lead, unite several major participating parties, and ask the Blue Star Alliance to discuss this matter."

"Go down and study the specifics of how to do it, and come up with a detailed plan."

Just as Long Xia was discussing how to deliver the final blow to the Eastern Wilderness, in the Eastern Wilderness Tribe Capital across the sea, a sense of oppression and desolation, as if the end of the world was approaching, filled the meeting room of the Cabinet Building, which once symbolized the pinnacle of power.

The cabinet chief and key ministers have gathered here for several days, no longer to discuss national plans, but rather as if to settle an inheritance.

They discussed the details of the humiliating treatment they might face after defeat, such as the amount of reparations, the areas that might be ceded or jointly managed, and the degree of restriction on military power.

Every issue is like a dull knife, cutting into their already numb nerves!
Just then, the head of the intelligence department, Takashima, walked in, his face pale.

He even forgot basic etiquette, his voice trembling as he reported, "Your Excellency, esteemed officials... just... just received definite news from Longxia... no, it's not about settling scores later..."

Everyone immediately looked up and stared at him nervously.

Shugami swallowed hard and said with difficulty, "Yes, it's about the 'Fukuni'... The Longxia tribe auctioned it off to the Shatian tribe for a staggering $8.3 billion..."

"Nani?!"

"Gulp, eight, eighty-three billion US dollars?!"

"How can this be?!"

The meeting room erupted in chaos. All the ministers were utterly shocked, their faces filled with disbelief and immense humiliation.

For the Longxia tribe, this is a huge profit!
For them, it was a huge loss. The Fukuno was their aircraft carrier, and now it had been sold for such a high price. How could they afford it?
"We...we built the Fukuno, exhausting the nation's resources, but the total investment was only about 5.2 billion US dollars..." a minister who had been in charge of the military industry murmured, his voice filled with bitterness.

"They...they stole our aircraft carrier, did some minor repairs, and then...they made a net profit of over three billion?! In US dollars!!"

Another minister pounded his fist on the table, trembling with anger and humiliation. (End of Chapter)