Because it was too late, after seeing Ji Youguo, Gilani was sent to the State Guesthouse.,

In the early morning of the fourth day, Wang Yuanqing came to the State Guesthouse and asked Gilani very politely to go to the head of state to discuss important matters.

Gilani knew Wang Yuanqing's identity very well. He had already instructed his secretary to send a copy of the "local specialties" he brought to Wang Yuanqing. The gift is not expensive, because according to the laws of the Republic, gifts given by foreign guests must be unconditionally handed over to the state treasury unless they have a great commemorative significance as long as they are worth more than 200 yuan.

Along the way, Gilani took the opportunity to ask about her well-being and brought her closer relationship with Wang Yuanqing.

Wang Yuanqing could only deal with the overly enthusiastic Pakistani Foreign Minister. After all, Gilani represents the Pakistani president. China-Pakistan relations are at a critical moment and cannot neglect VIPs.

Gilani's emergency visit to China was definitely not a special trip to "conversation with Wang Yuanqing".

After meeting the Pakistani Foreign Minister, Ji Youguo asked Wang Yuanqing to turn down other foreign affairs work and asked Gilani to go to the study.

"His Excellency, on behalf of the President and Pakistani military and civilians, I would like to thank your country for its great assistance to Pakistan. China and Pakistan will always be comrades-in-arms of comrades and brothers." While grateful, Gilani did not forget to mention the key points.

"Your Foreign Minister is serious. The interests of Pakistan are the interests of the Republic." Ji Youguo was polite and made a gesture of invitation, "Please sit down quickly. I have prepared the best Longjing tea for you."

"The Head of State is so polite." Gilani studied and lived in China for eight years when she was young, and married a Chinese wife, proficient in Chinese and Chinese customs.

"Your President sent His Excellency to discuss the issue of military aid, right?"

"That's right." Seeing Ji Youguo straight to the point and going straight to the point, Gilani no longer beat around the bush. "Before leaving, the president specifically reminded you that the aid of your country is not only related to the victory or defeat of this war, but also to the survival of Pakistan. The war has entered a critical period. If we cannot maintain air supremacy, we will quickly lose this war."

Ji Youguo nodded slightly. Last night, he specifically spoke to Peng Maobang.

The situation was very unfavorable to Pakistan. After the local air battle on the day of the war, the Indian Air Force quickly adjusted its tactics. It launched another attack yesterday morning. More than 30 Pakistani fighter jets were shot down in the air battle. Yesterday afternoon, the Indian Air Force bombed military airports, radar stations, air defense positions and air defense command centers in northeastern Pakistan. It forced Pakistan to transfer early warning aircraft westwards, almost completely destroying Pakistan's local air defense forces.

After two days of fierce fighting, the Pakistan Air Force lost two-thirds of the "Thunder" fighter jets. The "Thunder" fighter jets lost half. The Land F-16 fighter jets only participated in the battle yesterday also lost more than 20. Eleven of them suddenly "crashed" shortly after they took off!

Last night, the Pakistan Air Force had to dispatch the J-7 fighter jets originally replaced by "thunder and lightning".

The loss of fighter jets is second. The loss of a large number of experienced pilots has greatly damaged the Pakistan Air Force.

Within two days, Pakistan killed fifty-four best pilots, and more than twenty pilots disappeared. Only eight shot down pilots returned to Pakistan alive.

If this continues, the Pakistan Air Force will be completely defeated before dark tomorrow.

I have to say that the situation is already extremely urgent.

After pondering for a little, Ji Youguo said: "I am also quite clear about your country's situation, and have discussed a plan to aid Pakistan with the Minister of Defense, the Chief of Staff, and the Air Force Commander. We can provide your country with the J-10 fighter equipped with Taihang engines by delivering first and then paying, and sell various supporting equipment and ammunition at the same time."

"Of course it's necessary," hesitated, Gilani added, "as long as the price is fair."

"Price is not a problem. It can be executed according to previous contracts. Without calculating inflation, it will be paid in a way that your country's currency and our country's currency each account for half."

Gilani did not hesitate anymore and immediately nodded and agreed.

The "thunder" of the Pakistan Air Force was purchased three years ago, and it was used in the US dollar. The US dollar has depreciated by nearly one-third so far, and Pakistan does not have much foreign exchange reserves. Including the exchange rate difference caused by paying in rupees, Pakistan can make a small profit after deducting the depreciation price. The most important thing is that the delivery time of new goods is delayed. Regardless of whether it is second-hand goods or not, only spot goods can solve Pakistan's urgent needs.

"His Excellency, there is one more thing." Gilani mentioned a more important issue. "In addition to combat aircraft, we need pilots more."

"Combat officers?"

Gilani nodded vigorously, with a very sincere attitude. "The J-10 of your air force is different from the 'Thunder'. Although the pilots can adapt quickly, we have a serious lack of experienced pilots."

“This is a tough question.”

Ji Youguo did not lie. Soldiers are not "merchandise" that can be bought, sold or given away. Even the head of the Republic cannot "provid" soldiers to Pakistan through sale or gift.

"I can fully understand the difficulties of the Head of State, but now..."

"I understand what you mean." Ji Youguo sighed, "The Foreign Minister should also be clear that if we send pilots to your country to participate in combat operations, it is equivalent to participating in wars. India is likely to use this as an excuse to declare war on us or launch war on us."

"His Excellency, we have taken these issues into consideration." Gillani took out a document. "This is the issue of sending combatants brought by the President. We can take a voluntary approach. When your country's pilots join the Pakistan Air Force, we give special diplomatic offers to temporarily become Pakistani citizens and break away from our country after the war ends."

"In this way, they are obliged to fight for Pakistan?"

"Yes, that's what it means." After saying this, Gilani realized that Ji Youguo didn't mean this at all.

"How can your country ensure that they will be repatriated after the war? In addition, they are still Republicans in nature. If there are casualties, who will bear the losses, and how will they bear the losses?"

"This..." Gillani's head suddenly grew three times, and after a moment of contemplation, he decided to turn off attack and defend. "Master, what do you mean?"

"The method proposed by your country is not unfeasible, mainly how to implement the details." Ji Youguo knocked on the document on the table. "I think we can use the contract employment method to let our pilots fight for your country. The contract clearly define the employment time, employment salary, etc. It can also state that after the employment period is over, if the war is not over, the renewal can be given priority."

Gilani quickly calculated.

Hiring Chinese pilots is also a way to solve the problem, but it involves more serious relationships, such as how to determine employment salary, how to compensate if there are casualties during the employment period, what level of treatment should be enjoyed in the Pakistan Air Force, etc.

After a quick thought, Gilani said: "The proposal of the Head of State is within our consideration, but I cannot make such a major decision."

"Time is tight, and the enemy will not wait until we have agreed before launching an attack. You can immediately seek the opinions of your president." Ji Youguo glanced at the red phone on his desk and stood up and said, "In order not to affect your discussion with your president, I will wait for your reply outside."

Gilani did not refuse and had to obtain Sharif's consent as soon as possible.

Fifteen minutes later, Gilani received a positive reply, and Ji Youguo also returned to the study.

"The President has agreed to hire pilots in your country by hiring. We will discuss details separately. The key is to get your country's pilots to arrive as soon as possible."

"This is no problem. I believe that your country will not let down those Republicans who fought bloody battles for Pakistan's interests, nor will they let down the deep friendship between China and Pakistan." Ji Youguo did not make any progress. He was solving the problem sincerely, rather than arguing with the Pakistani Foreign Minister. "Let me do this, I will make arrangements as soon as possible and strive to send the first batch of pilots and the first batch of aided Pakistan fighters within 24 hours. I hope your country will make relevant preparations as soon as possible and welcome the arrival of our combat forces."

"Thank you, Master!" Jilani was immediately excited. He was grateful to Ji Youguo from the bottom of his heart, so he almost knelt down and kowtow. "Your generosity and your friendship saved Pakistan again. I...I don't know how to express my gratitude."

"Hisser of Foreign Minister, you are too dissatisfied." Ji Youguo was startled. He did not expect that the Pakistani Foreign Minister would have such a big reaction. "Pakistan is our comrades and brothers. The interests of Pakistan are the interests of the Republic, and the interests of the Pakistani people are the interests of the people of the Republic. If you lose your lips and teeth, we will never watch Pakistan be destroyed by war. Besides, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors, and China-Pakistan friendship becomes stronger over time. This war will once again prove that China-Pakistan friendship can not only withstand the test of time, but also withstand the test of war."

"Your Excellency..." Gillani's eyes were wet. This was not only a friend, but also a comrade-in-arms who shared life and death.

In order not to let the Pakistani foreign minister make a fool of himself, Ji Youguo did not talk too much. What deep feelings and great favors are needed to make a country's foreign minister excited and incoherent?

After seeing off Gilani, Ji Youguo made arrangements immediately and contacted Huang Guowei to ask the Foreign Minister to deal with envoys from other countries. The Republic sent a fleet to the Indian Ocean to increase the level of aid to Pakistan, which is enough to show the Republic's attitude, and there is no need for the head of state to deal with the "lobbyists".

In fact, before Ji Youguo met with Gilani, the relevant preparations were arranged.

The Republic Air Force will draw 180 J-10 fighter jets from five aviation divisions and order 240 J-10s and 180 Fc-1s from Chengdu Aircraft Manufacturing Company, of which 60 J-10s and 45 Fc-1s will be delivered within fifteen days. Yan Yuqing also issued a mobilization order to recruit pilots who volunteered to fight in Pakistan.

The Chinese Air Force, which has been secretly working, is finally about to stand on the front.
Chapter completed!