Spark

the other side of the sea.

"In the first quarter of 2004, the domestic economy was full of difficulties, foreign export trade was restricted, the price of internal industrial raw materials rose sharply, basic labor was in short supply, and labor shortages appeared 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 implementation of macro-control, economic vitality may be restored in the following months, but at the same time, we will also Develop more countermeasures."

"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 at the same time destroy their autonomy in the soybean market."

"In order to achieve this goal, I applied for an additional budget to simultaneously launch actions in the three fields of indica rice, wheat, and corn, so as to further disperse the other party's energy."

"If it goes well, according to calculations, we can cause 4 to 5 million economic losses to the other party for every 1 million US dollars we pay, and at the same time bring us 1.5 to 1.7 million expected benefits."

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

In a large conference room in Washington, White, a middle-aged man with thick glasses stood on the rostrum and talked freely.

In front of him are dozens of experts from various fields, and apart from their own excellent professionalism, each of these experts has the same trait:

Proficient in external strategy.

The purpose of their sitting here is self-evident.

If the advisory group organized by Chen Nian is to sort out the domestic economic environment and help the country develop, then the purpose of this organization called "JASON", or "May Meeting", is completely opposite:

They are made for destruction.

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

There are their shadows in many major actions.

"So you're saying that we've made significant progress with our previous actions? 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."

"Even, the commuting time of their personnel is lengthening, which means that the other party's project is likely to have entered a critical period."

"In contrast, we're not even sure what they're going to do."

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

Hearing his words, the middle-aged man on the rostrum nodded slightly and replied:

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

"First of all, we can be sure that the other party's project is still related to the latest J-10 modified fighter jet, and they are probably manufacturing engineering test aircraft."

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

"According to the information, the current progress of Chengfei Group is also very stable, and there is no possibility of temporarily handing over the project to Shenfei."

"Secondly, the assumption that 'the project is about to enter a critical period' mentioned by you is also consistent with the current clues."

"Engineering testing 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 have no ability to interfere with the progress of this project."

The man named Houston said with a sigh.

"No, we didn't fail."

Paine shook his head and continued:

"Instead, we've entered the optimal window."

"According to our estimates, no matter what this new project is, their capital pool is almost bottomed out."

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

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

"As long as we ensure that their negotiations break down, we can give them a coup de grace."

"What's interesting is that this time their competitor is our ally..."

...

On the other side, in a five-star hotel in Riyadh, Morris finally made an appointment with Khatim, and was going to confirm the purchase plan of Mirage 2000 with him 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 also be delayed. I'm afraid this is not what you want to see, is it?"

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

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

"On hold? Why?"

Morris was shocked. For this contract, they have been laying the groundwork for two years. I don't know how much cost they paid in the process. It was hard for Hatim, who was mainly in charge, to let go, but now he actually said that he would postpone it?

what happened?

Could it be because of those people from Poly Technology? ——

Indeed, since Hatim met with Wang Ming of Poly Technology, his attitude has undergone some subtle changes.

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

Could it be that a new contract has been negotiated?

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

bazooka? Heavy artillery? radar?

Not right!

These things are simply not comparable to the third-generation machines...

Could it be an airplane?

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

That J-10 has not even passed the engineering test yet!

But stop joking!

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

It's very possible!

Thinking of this, Morris hurriedly said:

"Mr. Hatim, I shouldn't guess your intentions."

"But as your partner, I have to remind you: it is absolutely impossible for the second-generation aircraft to fight against the third-generation aircraft."

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

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

Hearing this, Hatim's expression was slightly displeased.

"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 point is..."

"No but."

Hatim stood up and said in a cold tone:

"We have made a decision to suspend the purchase plan of Mirage 2000."

"Also, 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 J-8, J-10, or J-7, that is our own choice."

"We would rather trade with a sincere merchant who pays some premium than fall into the 'equipment trap' set by you!"

Having said that, Hatim paused for a moment, then continued:

"What's more, compared with yours, their premium is really not that high..."