Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

The whole world was discussing the fact that Argentina shot down a British fighter jet, and they couldn't believe it completely; but the British didn't react at all, which was really confusing. With the arrogant character of the British, if the Argentinians are talking nonsense, they will naturally be exposed. Now there is no expression at all. Is it really what the Argentinians said? That would be so interesting.

Of course, the Black Cloud Intelligence Department also received a clear telegram from the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After receiving confirmation, they immediately came over to report. Everything is going according to the script, and the next step is planned; the boss still needs to arrange it!

The intelligence officer smiled and said: "Boss, good news! Just now, the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a clear telegram stating that two British fighter jets invaded Argentine airspace for provocation. They were shot down by the Argentine army after trying to dissuade them to no avail. The specific weapons used were not stated, but News came through the inside line; it has been confirmed to be a US Stinger individual air defense missile."

Unexpectedly, the Argentinians were quite bloody, which greatly exceeded previous expectations. Assuming that the Argentines are given some courage, a second Falklands War is not impossible.

As long as the British are dragged in the southern hemisphere, the United States' operations in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union will not go too smoothly.

The more I think about it, the more feasible it is. Before, I didn’t expect the Argentinians to be so courageous; now it seems that there is no need to worry.

Bao Zixuan: "What do Argentinians think now?"

This time they took advantage and directly shot down two British fighter jets; even during the Falklands War, it was difficult to achieve such a significant result.

Intelligence officer: "At present, the top leaders of Argentina are relatively calm. They are taking advantage of the situation. They want to see how the British decide first. Of course, this has a lot to do with Argentina's lack of confidence."

"The trauma of the Falklands War is not so easy to erase. But the Argentine people are beginning to boil over. The people have been resentful for a long time. Anyone who is blocked by the British all day long will feel uncomfortable."

When it is difficult for people in a country to have basic guarantees for their lives, then there is no happiness at all. And Argentina is a passionate country; it is a contradiction in itself.

How to take advantage of this contradiction has become a question that Bao Shaofu needs to consider.

Regardless of whether they admit it or not, Argentina's war with Britain is great news for the future.

The British need to purchase a large amount of weapons and equipment from the Black Cloud Group and can make a lot of money; as for war bonds, I am very sorry. Huaying's previous negotiations had made it clear that there was no dispute about the Hong Kong issue. The British will never dare to go too far, and his current focus is on Fucaira; not to say that both parties are absolutely equal, but it is definitely the British who beg him to do something.

It is difficult for Argentina to obtain weapons and equipment from other channels, and the only option is the Soviet Union; perhaps China also has a certain opportunity, but at present it is unlikely.

The export of Soviet weapons to Argentina could somewhat make up for the increasingly deficient economy. As long as you have money in your pocket, it will inevitably slow down your body speed.

Seeing the boss thinking, the intelligence officer continued: "However, the Argentine high-level officials were not unprepared at all. The Argentine Foreign Minister personally came to the Soviet Embassy in Argentina with only one purpose, to purchase weapons and equipment, including aircraft and submarines."

"The current economic situation in Argentina is not very good, and we hope to exchange crops."

Everyone said that Argentina has the best quality beef and the best cheese in the world; while the Soviet Union is not really rich in agricultural products, the trade is very feasible.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "It seems that if Alphonse Xin wants to make a big move, she must support her."

"I will personally facilitate this matter. If the Soviet Union does not agree, Heiyun will guarantee it and there will be no problem with advance payment. Pay close attention to the movements of the British and Argentinians."

Intelligence officers would like to remind Argentina that it is still under sanctions against the Black Cloud Group; helping them at this time will not be beneficial to itself. But I also know what kind of character my boss is; things I decide will not change easily. Any decision made by such a wise man must be carefully considered and implemented conscientiously as a subordinate!

After the intelligence officers left, Bao Zixuan took out the encrypted phone; with the current level of technology, no one has been able to crack it.

Ustinov Jr. has been living a very comfortable life recently. The order placed at the Paris Air Show has caused a fundamental change in the attitude of major Soviet design bureaus towards him. Everyone thought that he, the minister, had real abilities and was not solely relying on family power.

The technical staff below all benefited from it, and I feel grateful to him.

As a leader, if you have the support of your subordinates, your work will naturally be much easier. Coupled with his outstanding political achievements, the higher-ups are extremely satisfied with him; it can be said that everything is developing in a good direction.

If nothing happens, he will definitely be promoted to Marshal of the Soviet Union within five years. But whether the country existed at that time is hard to say.

Bao Zixuan called him suddenly. Could it be that he was thinking about some profitable business? There is one good thing about being friends with the world's richest man; just a few tips and you can make huge profits.

Little Ustinov smiled and said: "Boy, long time no see; come to Moscow sometime, I'll treat you to a drink."

Although Bao Zixuan has a special status, little Ustinov understands that the world's richest man also needs friends. He must not associate with the other party as a partner, hoping to obtain greater benefits; the identity of a friend is very important. Even on the phone, show that you care. At the same time, there should be no commercial elements involved. It would be better if the other party brings up anything.

It can be said that this guy is both rough and fine, with just the right amount of scale.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "I have been dealing with things in Japan recently, and I will go to Germany in a while; we will definitely be able to meet then."

"I have something important to do with you this time. Is it convenient to talk now?"

When he heard that there was something important, little Ustinov did not dare to neglect; he quickly said: "Call me in five minutes."

Of course Bao Zixuan understood what he meant. The old boy should be in the office; as a senior military general, there were no secrets in the office.

Five minutes later, the two started talking normally again.

Little Ustinov smiled and said: "But it's not as good as you. We people look very beautiful, but we have almost no freedom."

Bao Zixuan: "It's the same. There were a lot of intelligence personnel around me in the past two days. After increasing security, those people evacuated. Regarding Argentina shooting down a British fighter jet, you must know about it!"

"How about it, are you interested in making a fortune?"

It’s impossible to disagree with the world’s richest man taking you to make money; otherwise you’d be a fool. However, Bao Zixuan's words made little Ustinov have a strange reaction. Could it be that the other party was planning everything behind his back? Otherwise, why would he react so quickly?

As soon as the Foreign Minister finished talking to him on the phone, Bao Zixuan came to his door.

We are friends and partners; but we don’t dare to ask in person, so pretending to be dumbfounded might be the best choice.

Ustinov Jr. smiled and said: "Of course I heard about it, and it was confirmed by the KGB. I didn't expect that the Argentinians were so fierce that they dared to shoot down a British plane."

"Then again, the British only dare to wander around Argentinian airspace because they only care about what others do. If they really invade Soviet airspace, no one can guarantee what kind of state London will be in."

Lao Maozi does have the ability to be arrogant. After all, in some fields, they have an advantage over the United States. As long as the British are not stupid, they will definitely not dare to attack the Soviet Union.

Ustinov Jr. did not mention the weapon that shot down the plane, indicating that the intelligence personnel's report was not very detailed; or that the information held by the KGB was not very comprehensive.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Just because I came to you about this matter, didn't Argentina purchase weapons and equipment from the Soviet Union?"

The Argentinians are really bad at even knowing this; they are really bad at keeping secrets. However, if you think about it carefully, it is not necessarily an intelligence leak. At present, Argentina's weapons procurement channels are very single; apart from the Soviet Union, I really don't know where to purchase them.

Ustinov Jr.: "The Foreign Minister just called me and said that Argentina wants to get Soviet submarines and aircraft. It just lacks funds and hopes to use barter for goods."

"Argentine agricultural products, mainly beef and cheese, can be exchanged for weapons; but there is no cash at all, and crops alone are not enough. The Soviet Union is in urgent need of foreign exchange, and the Kremlin has given me a task for this."

The struggle for hegemony between the United States and the Soviet Union has entered a critical period, and the Soviet Union has invested heavily in the Afghan battlefield. Unlike the United States, which has many channels for earning foreign exchange; and the country's credibility is guaranteed, as long as the money printing press is turned on, the problem can be basically solved. If the Soviet Union wanted to purchase goods internationally, it could only use U.S. dollars and gold.

In addition to mineral resources and military weapons, it is very difficult to earn foreign exchange in other fields. The country is short of money, and as the head of the military industry department, it is natural to find a way to solve it.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Don't worry about the money issue, Heiyun Group can coordinate from it. The Soviet Union also needs a large amount of agricultural products, and I believe it can solve part of it."

"At the same time, the same is true in the Middle East. Hong Kong, casinos, and mainland China all need a lot of meat, especially beef. The Argentines are not good at fighting, but they have to admit that their football and beef are still loud."

Of course little Ustinov understood what it meant, but then he thought something was wrong. Bao Zixuan is also a guy who can't afford to start early without profit, and Argentina and Heiyun have a hostile relationship; he spends so much effort just to make some difference in the price of agricultural products. If that's the case, the world's richest man would be a bit cheap.

The other party has a bigger conspiracy, or wants to dig a hole for the British Empire; it is not impossible. Bao Zixuan's idea is really too advanced and weird, and it's really unpredictable.

But since he took the initiative to send money, there was no reason to disagree; little Ustinov said with a smile: "That really helped me a lot."

"At the last Paris Air Show, the Soviet military industry achieved very good results; but it was also targeted by the Kremlin. In addition, the current price of oil is not going up, and the country is in urgent need of foreign exchange. Naturally, the military industry department must find a way."

"But except for the Middle East, other customer funds have never been delivered on time. In order to maintain the stability of the group, it is not advisable to push too hard; increasing revenue and reducing expenditure are one of the few options."

"Before, there was no interest in the Argentinians wanting to exchange agricultural products for weapons and equipment; but with Heiyun's participation, it's different, but it solves a big problem!"

If it were not for the emergence of Bao Zixuan, it would be impossible for large Arab households to purchase weapons and equipment from the Soviet Union; even if they were available, the quantity would be very limited. Except for a few high-quality customers, most Soviet weapons were sold to Warsaw Pact countries. How can anyone have the money to pay if they are so poor?

But in order to maintain the image of the big brother and ensure the safety of the younger brother, they can only sacrifice their own interests. Americans are much smarter in this regard. Except for weapons provided to fight the Soviet Union, export customers are all wealthy households in Europe and the Middle East; there is no default in payment.

Besides, U.S. military-industrial enterprises are all private companies; capitalists do not care about national strategic issues, and interests are the first priority. If you don't pay, or if you say you owe money and still want to deliver the goods, no one will care about you!

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "We can agree to the other party, and the matter must be done quickly. Even if the Argentinian agricultural products are not delivered, the weapons and equipment must be shipped first."

"I believe the Argentines will not dare to default on the Soviet Union's payment. As for the lack of funds, Heiyun Group will come forward to solve it."

Isn’t this thankless? Could it be that he wanted to repair the relationship with the Argentines? But if you think about it carefully, it is impossible.

At present, the British still have troops stationed in Hong Kong. Even if they are the richest man in the world, they do not dare to confront the same country easily. But Bao Zixuan didn't say it clearly, and he couldn't ask more questions. Everyone has secrets, and it’s not good to find out!

Little Ustinov smiled and said: "Since the Black Cloud Group can coordinate from there, there is no problem. I will fully cooperate and will never embarrass you!"

It's good to deal with smart people, it can save you a lot of trouble. Little Ustinov's meaning is very obvious, and it will definitely be inconvenient for the Black Cloud Group to come forward. But as the world's richest man, he doesn't know how many leather goods companies there are. If he just picks a few, the problem will be solved naturally.

Besides, the companies are all located in the Soviet Union, so it is difficult for the UK to find them; to be precise, they dare not check them.

Afterwards, the two exchanged pleasantries for a few more words before hanging up the phone.

Ustinov Jr. immediately responded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, saying that he had found a foreign trade company to cross the bridge. This means that Argentina’s agricultural products do not need to be received personally by the military industry department, and arms exports can proceed smoothly.

Alfonsín, who was far away in Argentina, did not expect that the Soviet Union was so powerful; whether there was any conspiracy here.

Perhaps seeing what the leader was thinking, the intelligence minister immediately said: "Your Excellency, the current international situation is complex. The United States is attacking the Soviet Union in continental Europe, Asia, Japan, South Korea and other places. South America belongs to the backyard of the United States and is the Soviet Union's back garden. It’s the best choice for people to regain their place.”

"But if they receive this batch of weapons and equipment, the Americans are likely to put Argentina into the Soviet camp. But then again, because of the relationship with the Malvinas Islands, it is impossible for the Americans to include us in the NATO camp."