"this……"

After listening to Ustinov's questions, Grechko's heart felt as if someone had squeezed him hard, and he was so nervous that he almost suffocated, because he knew very well that this time he was sent to China.

For the purpose of exporting Soviet aviation equipment.

I originally thought that for China, a poor and backward agricultural country with its backing to the Soviet Union, it would be considered a kindness for him not to extort money. No matter how you look at it, it is a natural advantage.

Unexpectedly, the situation has taken a turn for the worse in the past half month, so much so that the ambassador in charge of the matter was taken away by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. How could he, an expert in leading technical matters, not feel sad that the rabbit was dead and the fox was dead?

Because of this, although Ustinov's question did not have a high tone and could even be said to be gentle, it was no less than a bolt from the blue in Grechko's ears.

"Comrade Grechko, don't have any worries."

As if he knew what Grechko was thinking, Ustinov did not continue to ask questions. Instead, he gently comforted him, poured another cup of coffee from the warm kettle, and walked to Grechko.

Hand it to him with one hand.

How could Grechko dare to answer the question? He quickly wanted to politely refuse, but before he could speak, Ustinov said first: "As for me, I advocate rule by experts. My predecessor

Mr. Ambassador is obviously better at politics than technology.

technology, so it is more suitable for him to return to China, but you are different. You are an expert in aviation power and have made meritorious service in the Great Patriotic War. Therefore, you need to stay here more than that Mr. Ambassador.

Um...do you understand what I mean?"

With that said, Ustinov passed the coffee forward again. Seeing this, Grechko's heart finally dropped. No matter what, as long as the Soviet Minister of Weapons and Equipment in front of him didn't

If we hold him accountable, everything will be easy to say.

So Grechko took the coffee and responded respectfully: "I understand... I understand!"

Ustinov smiled with satisfaction: "That's good. Can you answer the question just now?"

"Can!"

This time Grechko no longer hesitated and began to explain his reasons from a professional and technical perspective. Ustinov nodded frequently. After Grechko finished speaking, Ustinov

Now he put his hands behind his back and walked back and forth in the room a few times. Then he relaxed his frown and asked: "So, with the current level of technology in China, they can't make a jet at all."

type aircraft engine.”

"Not to mention jet aero engines, they can't even make ordinary old cylinder engines. Let's put it this way, a country that can't even make car wheels still wants to have aero engines? It's just a dream!

I'm not laughing at those Chinese comrades. Their ambitions are too great and what they see in their eyes is too unrealistic. Only a selfless red country like us is willing to help them. Otherwise, others would just listen to them.

Those grand blueprints and huge plans make me vomit blood."

Grechko was a little aggrieved. Apparently, under Ustinov's guidance, he had figured out his role and spoke a lot more freely.

However, Ustinov smiled noncommittally: "As you said, the Sino-Soviet alliance treaty has already legally determined the relationship of comrades and brothers. In this case, selling some mechanical equipment blocked by Western countries

It is natural and reasonable. After all, China is the Eastern bridgehead against Western imperialism. In order to realize the great vision of Lenin and Stalin, we have reasons and obligations to help Chinese comrades."

"So, we have to agree to China's price reduction request?"

"Reducing the price? Who told us to reduce the price?" Ustinov refilled a cup of coffee for himself and looked at Grechko in surprise.

At this time, Grechko was a little dizzy. You must know that Ustinov vowed to help the Chinese comrades and complete the great ideas of Lenin and Stalin. He was completely a glorious image of an internationalist fighter. Since

If it’s not a price reduction, is it free?

Thinking of this, Grechko's heart suddenly thumped. Then he carefully studied what Ustinov just said. Grechko did not say 100% confirmation, but there were at least eight levels that could be concluded. It could not be done right now.

This internationalist fighter really knows how to do this.

When he thought of the not-so-good economic situation in the Soviet Union, Grechko frowned and was about to say something to persuade him, but before he could say anything, Ustinov's next sentence was already

It was passed to his ears: "The price will be tripled from the original basis. As for the payment requirements... it can be appropriately relaxed. Loans, material trade, deferred settlement, etc. are all acceptable."

At this time, Grechko was completely confused. He originally thought that Ustinov was a true internationalist fighter, but he did not expect that he was actually an out-and-out profiteer. This made Grechko completely confused for a while.

Find a way to turn this corner.

Ustinov doesn't care whether Grechko can turn this corner or not. All he has to do is sell machinery to China so that many machinery factories in the Soviet Union can make a lot of money so that they can accumulate resources for the next step of weapons research and development.

necessary funds.

As for morality and ideals, Ustinov didn't care at all. Can morality be eaten as bread, or can ideals be spent as money? China is already the biggest if it can sell you high-tech equipment blocked by the West.

You are moral, but you still want to bargain? Then just wait and become an agricultural country for the rest of your life!

How did Grechko know about Ustinov's thoughts? When he walked out of the small conference room, he was still dizzy. It wasn't until Puev called him several times that he came back to his senses.

He came, shook his head vigorously, and then said to Puev in disbelief: "This Minister Ustinov is a real ruthless person!"

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"Take advantage of the situation and raise the price! Damn it, why don't these Soviets just come and rob it?"

In a small conference room of a hotel in the western suburbs of Beijing, the head of 102 was holding the latest quotation for mechanical equipment from the Soviet Union. His tiger eyes were almost ready to spit fire. His blood pressure was soaring, making the veins on his forehead as eye-catching as earthworms. But

But no one in the room who was involved in negotiations with the Soviet Union dared to speak out to dissuade him.

Even the health doctor, who was famous for his outspokenness, just held the medical kit and nervously watched every move of Chief 102. He had no choice but to do anything. At this time, Chief 102 was almost furious. Since the liberation, this was still Chief 102.

This is the first time I got so angry.

The price of mechanical equipment that was originally valuable suddenly tripled, and the number of attached political conditions was staggering. No wonder the head of 102 commented angrily after reading the quotation: "This is not a quotation.
Chapter completed!