In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 391 Your Highness, we have an air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, and we need you to pay for the experimental expenses.

"I should have listened to you and held up three fingers..."

Long Yaohua personally went to the airport to pick up Xie Wei.

Upon meeting Xie Wei, he couldn't wait to tell him about the negotiation process.

"Sigh~ It's too late to regret it now."

"..."

After hearing this, Xie Wei looked at Long Yaohua in disbelief. "Didn't they ask for any mushroom bombs or anything?"

"They brought it up. However, after we firmly stated that mushroom munitions were not within the scope of negotiations, they dropped the matter."

Long Yaohua looked at Xie Wei with a complicated expression, and before he could speak, he added, "Perhaps you should go to the Strategic Analysis Room to better utilize your abilities."

"No, no!"

Xie Wei hurriedly shook his head, "I am not suitable for the strategic analysis room. I can better utilize my abilities by contributing to the development of national defense science and technology at the school."

Just kidding!
The Strategic Analysis Department is full of geniuses among geniuses. If I went to that department, which is unknown to the outside world, I'd probably go bald in no time.

Then overuse your brain.

Pawn!
"The military really wants you to join the Strategic Analysis Office. They came to the academy twice before, but forgot to talk to you about this. The academy can certainly give full play to your talents. The General Staff Strategic Analysis Office offers a much bigger stage."

"Boss, let's talk about the negotiations with those guys with mustaches."

Xie Wei didn't want to dwell on this anymore.

Although that old guy Li Rui had made arrangements for him, he felt that staying at the school was also in line with his ideas. He could do some technical research and development according to his own ideas, and at the same time, he didn't have to bear too much responsibility.

Xie Wei knew very well what the Strategic Analysis Office was.

Any mistake could have disastrous consequences. The consequences of failing a few projects are nothing compared to the serious consequences of a mistake in the strategic analysis department.

"The little mustache?"

Long Yaohua paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Your address is quite appropriate, but that's an international friend. It's fine to say it in private, but it's disrespectful to say it to their face. It wouldn't be good if it caused a diplomatic dispute."

Xie Wei breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Long Yaohua was no longer pursuing the matter.

"After the agreement was reached, the other party inquired... Now it's up to you. The time is scheduled after the reception dinner, and you only have twenty minutes. Because this matter is so important, the number of attendees at the dinner is very small..."

"I know!"

Xie Wei quickly stated that he had no intention of attending the dinner.

She wasn't a glutton like Xie Rou. If she heard that the banquet was for international friends, and even at the level of a prince, the level must be high, and Xie Rou would definitely want to go and try the dishes.

"I'll have someone send you the relevant information in a bit, you can take a look... If it works out, great, if not, then forget it. This $70 billion order can't afford any problems."

"Do not worry!"

Xie Wei naturally knew how much the military and the entire military-industrial complex needed this huge order.

The transaction volume has doubled compared to the same period in history.

"That's not right! They didn't invite us to station troops here, or offer any follow-up maintenance or support?"

Xie Wei sensed that something was wrong.

What level are the armies of wealthy families? How could they possibly be completely ignorant of their own capabilities?
Moreover, large corporations typically purchase equipment by seeking protection from militarily strong nations.

"Inviting them is against national policy. Didn't you already warn us? We'll handle logistics, maintenance, and everything else while training their staff..."

"Where's the money?"

Xie Wei panicked.

If the work was done, did you not receive payment?

"Selling equipment should include providing training services..."

Long Yaohua said with a blank expression.

"What? Boss, you don't actually think this thing is being provided for free, do you?"

At this moment, Xie Wei disregarded the fact that the other party was his superior and questioned Long Yaohua with a livid face, "Logistics maintenance and training are important money-making projects internationally. Given the nature of the officers and soldiers of big companies, can we train them properly even after 30 years?"

Xie Wei was truly enraged.

Even without contact, one should know the situation of the officers and soldiers of wealthy families.

The costs of maintenance, upkeep, and training far exceed the value of the missile itself.

Xie Wei found it hard to understand why a high-ranking leader like Long Yaohua couldn't see this point. Surely they couldn't just provide the other party with all sorts of logistical maintenance services for free?

"That hasn't been discussed yet, but we'll need to provide basic maintenance, after-sales service, and logistical training..."

Seeing Xie Wei's expression, Long Yaohua realized the problem and said nervously.

"That's to be expected. What if it's excessive?"

Xie Wei was speechless at this point.

Historically, 35 Dongfeng-3 missiles were sold for $35 billion, and China also gifted one to China.

However, the major players paid more than $40 billion for subsequent base construction, logistics maintenance, training, and other expenses, which is about $3 million a year.

Xie Wei certainly didn't want the missile sales price to double because of him, only to end up losing billions of dollars in training and logistical maintenance costs.

"This hasn't been discussed yet!"

Long Yaohua really wanted to tell Xie Wei that we sold a single missile for $2 million, and the others didn't require any cost, so we should just give them away for free.

Xie Wei's expression made him realize that he might still be able to make a large sum of money.

"Alright, I'll talk to Prince Mustache first."

Xie Wei did not dwell on the matter any further.

If we can get more funding from the other party, we can cut back on the costs of logistics, maintenance, and upkeep.

otherwise……

You have twenty minutes.

After the reception dinner hosted by the Chinese side, Prince Sultan met with Xie Wei in the hotel's reception room.

Xie Wei's youth was completely beyond the prince's expectations.

He never expected that the Chinese representative who came to discuss supplementary conditions with him would be so young.

Could it be some kind of second-generation rich kid?

The prince looked puzzled when he saw Xie Wei.

"Your Highness, even without a mushroom bomb, the Dongfeng-3's 3000-kilometer range provides sufficient deterrence against hostile forces in the surrounding area..."

As soon as Xie Wei spoke, Prince Sultan was stunned.

Who doesn't know that a missile with a range of 3000 kilometers has a deterrent effect?

That's not what I want to hear.

"but……"

Xie Wei paused for a moment after saying this.

The mustachioed prince, already annoyed by his half-finished sentences, suddenly became furious. "If you think you have plenty of time, then please leave. Don't waste my rest time here! If your superiors hadn't told me so many times, I wouldn't want to waste any more time with you!"

The prince is telling the truth.

He has achieved his purpose in coming here.

The Chinese offer was even far lower than they expected.

There was no need to report back to the domestic authorities; the decision was made directly.

The King's meaning was clear: a price below $80 billion would be a direct deal; a price above $80 billion required reporting back to the domestic authorities for evaluation before a purchase decision. As a result, the desperate Chinese were willing to sell the Dongfeng-3, a strategic missile with a range of 3000 kilometers, for a mere $2 million!
Purchasing 35 missiles would only cost $70 billion.

It's still some distance from the $80 billion red line set by the King.

As a result, now a young man comes up to him and tries to show off!
The prince felt he could not tolerate it.

"Your Highness, this has nothing to do with time..."

Xie Wei sighed. He knew very well that it was because Liu Longyaohua and others had shown too much emphasis on this business during the negotiations that the other party had too many unrealistic ideas.

"If you don't have a proposal that can sway me, our conversation can end here. Unless you can help us replace the warheads of our Dongfeng-3 missiles with nuclear warheads."

The prince was very direct.

Before coming here, I never even considered the possibility of nuclear warheads.

The fact that the Chinese side showed such importance made him feel that the matter might actually succeed.

Even the missile launch procedures are in Chinese hands, so what's wrong with adding a nuclear bomb?

Unfortunately, the other party was simply unwilling to discuss the matter.

This young man in front of me is definitely a descendant of some big shot.

What if it happens?
"Your Highness, this joke is not funny at all. Even if we were willing to sell, would your side really dare to buy it?"

Xie Wei had a big smile on his face.

"If you dare to buy, we dare to buy!"

Prince Sultan was furious. "Are you doubting that we can't afford this money?"

"No! No! No!"

Xie Wei said no three times in a row, "This has nothing to do with money. Before, Saddam Hussein cooperated with the Gauls, who provided nuclear technology, and they built a nuclear facility on the outskirts of Baghdad... In the end, it was directly bombed remotely by the troublemakers..."

The nuclear technology of the "troublemaker" originated from the Gauls.

Back then, thanks to the technological foundation provided by the Gauls and the support of the United States, this small Middle Eastern country acquired nuclear weapons just two years later than China—and it should be noted that China developed nuclear weapons by mobilizing the entire nation's resources.

The troublemakers only have a small number of people and a small territory...

"What exactly are you trying to say? My time is precious!"

The prince was somewhat angry.

He doesn't like playing charades.

Unfortunately, the young man in front of him didn't get to the point at all, and after all this time, he still didn't know what the other party's purpose was.

"It's very simple. Ensure that the Dongfeng-3 strategic missiles you purchase have a real deterrent capability and guarantee your country's defense security!"

Xie Wei wasn't in a hurry at all at this moment.

He didn't care at all that the other party had only given him twenty minutes.

"Oh?"

Prince Sultan almost laughed out of anger at Sheve's words.

He looked at Xie Wei with a mocking expression, without saying a word.

"If your country possessed strategic missiles with a range of 3000 kilometers, the first people to lose sleep would be the troublemakers. Even though they already had nuclear weapons in 66 and developed the Jericho-1 ballistic missile with technical support from the US and the Gauls, that missile's range was too short... And now they are cooperating with the Rainbow Nation to test-fire the Jericho-2 ballistic missile..."

Xie Wei remained calm.

Prince Sultan, however, could no longer contain himself: "What exactly are you trying to say?"

It's not that he lacks manners.

The other party is so annoying.

It was as if he had an absolute grasp of the situation in the Middle East.

"Ensure the safety of the Dongfeng-3 ballistic missile launch site!"

Xie Wei did not delay any longer.

"How to guarantee it?"

Prince Sultan fell for the trap and asked the question that Shewe had set for him without any hesitation.

The Dongfeng-3 ballistic missile does indeed have a long enough range and a very strong deterrent effect.

However, there is also a major problem: the deterrent power of ballistic missiles comes from the nuclear warheads they carry. The destructive power of nuclear warheads must be large enough to force hostile forces to consider the consequences.

The problem is that China is currently only selling missiles, not nuclear warheads.

"Your country's air defense system is weak. Even if you purchase advanced air defense systems from the United States, the launch procedures are still controlled by the US military... And the relationship between the United States and the troublemakers is self-evident... From the very beginning, when your country wanted to purchase the 120-kilometer-range Lance short-range ballistic missile from the United States, it was all because of the opposition from the troublemakers..."

Xie Wei had a smile on his face.

But at this moment, his smiling face looked like he was asking for a beating in Prince Sultan's eyes.

The prince wished he could just pull out a gun and kill the other person.

This is so damn tantalizing!
"Present your proposal! Since you've come to me, you should know we're not short of money!"

The prince looked at Xie Wei with a dark expression.

At this moment, he was on the verge of exploding.

The young man before him had completely ignited his killing intent.

Unfortunately, this is China.

"Air defense system! The strategic missiles we provide require a separate base, and if your side uses Western or American air defense systems for that base, I think Your Highness should be very clear about the consequences! Fortunately, we have developed a new air defense missile system. The short-range air defense system has a detection range of 70 kilometers, a missile range of 18 kilometers, and an altitude of 15400 meters; the medium-range air defense missile has a detection range of 110 kilometers, a range of 50 kilometers, and an altitude of 32000 meters..."

Xie Wei finally revealed his purpose.

Sultan remained silent.

He didn't know if what the other person said was true.

China's technological backwardness is obvious to the whole world.

Before this, they had never considered importing weapons and equipment from China—for no other reason than that the weapons and equipment that China exported to the international market were mostly conventional weapons, such as light weapons like rifles, which were priced directly by the ton; and heavy weapons such as tanks, which were almost always priced by weight.

"Is your air defense system really as advanced as you say?"

Prince Sultan remained silent for a moment, took a deep breath, suppressed his emotions, and asked Xie Wei seriously.

"Whether it's advanced or not, I can't guarantee, but we can arrange a test for you personally..."

Hearing this, Xie Wei knew it had worked. Suppressing a smile, he calmly said, "Our air defense missile system has a maximum detection range of 180 kilometers. It can operate independently at both medium and short ranges, and the short-range air defense system can also supplement the medium-range air defense system... It can intercept short-range ballistic missiles..."

"really?"

The prince immediately became excited, stood up abruptly, and looked at Xie Wei with rapid breathing, "Can it really intercept short-range ballistic missiles?"

“Your Highness, we have short-range ballistic missiles with a range of 200 kilometers, and our air defense system is readily available… However, due to issues such as our country's funding, although theoretically capable of intercepting them, we have never tested it…”

"How much funding do you need? We'll provide it!"

"The prince said urgently."

Isn't it just the cost of ballistic missile interception experiments?
If it can really be intercepted, even spending one or two hundred million dollars to test it wouldn't be a problem.

They purchased the Dongfeng-3, a strategic missile with a range of 3000 kilometers, which can cover the entire Middle East and strategically guarantee national security.

But the troublemaker's side is not so sure.

With information support from the United States, they can not only launch long-range bombing raids on military facilities in neighboring countries that pose a threat to them, but also use Jericho missiles to carry out long-range strikes on things that fighter jets cannot bomb!

If they had an air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, that would truly ensure their Dongfeng-3 possesses strategic deterrence capabilities!

This cost is manageable.

(End of this chapter)