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However, William Joseph Casey also knew more than the ordinary people. After all, neither party had announced the number of submarines ordered; as well as the cooperative sightseeing and tourism submarine project, he was able to know it immediately. It can be seen that the CIA's strength in the Soviet Union

Definitely not to be underestimated.

As soon as Bao Zixuan left, he knew what products to order, and he even knew about the cooperation projects between the two parties. It can be seen that there must be people serving the CIA in the senior management of the Ruby Central Design Bureau. But these Soviets may also know, but only some things;

There is absolutely no way to avoid it. In the face of huge profits, no one can remain indifferent.

Reagan: "So Fucairah ordered submarines and warships from the Soviet Union in the past. Will it have any impact on U.S. interests in the Middle East?"

The core interest of the United States in the Middle East is nothing more than oil; after all, it is because of the petrodollar system that the world recognizes the United States as the most powerful country.

Petrodollars are mainly the oil surplus funds accumulated by oil-exporting countries since their international balance of payments surpluses over the years since the oil prices increased significantly in 1973. Since the US dollar accounts for the largest proportion, it is called petrodollars.

In fact, before the 1970s, oil prices had long been monopolized by international oil companies in oil-importing countries. After the establishment of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, it gained oil pricing power. In October 1973, the organization adopted oil production cuts, embargoes, and price increases.

, nationalization and other measures to raise prices, oil prices soared by 3 in 1974

times, the oil-exporting countries experienced a huge surplus in their international balance of payments. From October 1973 to July 1980, the price of oil rose from US$3.01 per barrel to US$32. Since 1980, the current account balance of payments of OPEC member states has

The surplus is generally around US$300 billion.

If oil settlement funds do not exist in U.S. dollars, then the U.S. dollar credit system will inevitably collapse. But if oil funds are to exist in U.S. dollars, then U.S. influence in the Middle East and military deterrence are top priorities. If true

If other currencies appear, the status of the US dollar will inevitably decline.

If anyone dares to touch the US dollar oil system, he will be the life and death enemy of the United States. The Americans know this order very clearly.

Although Fucairah is a small country, because of the emergence of Bao Zixuan, the air force and army equipment are not bad at all. If it has a strong navy, in the event of a conflict, even if the United States wants to take action, it must carefully consider it.

After all, the United States was engaged in labor expeditions, and had suffered a lot in North Korea and Vietnam before.

Both people could answer this sentence, but from the look in Weinberg's eyes, Director Casey knew that the barrister did not want to wade into this muddy water.

Casey: "Fucaira is about the same size as New York. Although Sala is currently the chief, Bao Zixuan is behind him. The current expansion of military power is not aimed at the United States. After all, he is just one person and one company.

, although its strength is strong, it is ultimately limited. Several other emirates in the United Arab Emirates are not so friendly to Fucairah. And because of the relationship with Iraq, the Black Cloud Group is not necessarily very friendly with Iran."

"Although the bomber fighter jets were sold to Iran, they have not yet been delivered. Whether there is something fishy or deliberate, no one can say for sure."

"No matter how hard you mess with the territory of Fucairah, one hundred thousand soldiers is already the limit. If there are more, unless they want to expand, not to mention us, even other countries in the Middle East will not agree. Even if the Middle East countries have no objections,

, it is estimated that the Soviet Union does not want to see a powerful country emerge in the Middle East."

"As for threatening the United States, Heiyun Group is currently the largest taxpayer in the United States. Even the picky tax bureau can't find anything wrong with it. It shows that Bao Zixuan needs the U.S. market. If it goes too far, it can completely freeze all its businesses in the United States.

, the losses will be inestimable by then. If arms sales to Fucaira are not agreed to this time, then the other party will definitely increase purchases from the Soviet Union."

"The Soviets do not lack technology at all, but they are worse in terms of funds. If the Black Cloud Group provides funds for them from behind, it will be like adding more power to a tiger, and it will be too late to regret it by then."

"A few more warships can threaten the United States, and we still produce warships. So so much military spending every year is really wasted."

Casey was a little unhappy that Weinberg had thrown the question to him, so he threw the problem directly back to this old boy. Stop pretending to be a good guy and say nothing. Now it is clear that I want to ask you, Black Cloud Group

It is just a matter of purchasing a few warships; does the huge annual military expenditure of the United States have any actual effect?

Although Reagan was an actor, he was a very wise man. So he smiled and asked: "Secretary Weinberg, what do you think of the Bath Iron and Steel Shipyard?"

I knew that Reagan didn't want to be in trouble with Bao Zixuan because of this matter.

Weinberg: "Life is not that easy for shipyards, so when customers come to visit, of course they hope to receive orders. Fucaira has no money, but Bao Zixuan is a wealthy owner. For the sake of a lover, spend some money for

For him, it’s still a trivial matter.”

"The cost of the Ticonderoga-class destroyers is US$1 billion. If sold to foreign customers, a 30% increase is the lowest. Therefore, the price of the two warships is US$3 billion. It is estimated that no company can remain indifferent.

Arms profits are really high, and the amounts are often huge. But for US$3 billion, Bao Zixuan can still accept it.

Reagan: "Then let the shipyards communicate with their customers. The White House and the military will not interfere."

After hearing this, the two of them understood that this arms sale was a sure thing.

Reagan continued: "At present, the primary enemy is the Soviet Union, and this will never change. The Soviet Union has a larger population than the United States, a larger land area than the United States, richer resources than the United States, and more strategic weapons than the United States."

"Our only advantages are technology and economy; if these two points are lost or the Soviet Union catches up, then the United States will have no advantage at all."

"Bao Zixuan, this young man, is very measured. Although he has a good relationship with the Soviet Union, he is the largest taxpayer in the United States. This shows that he is just a businessman, and neither the Soviet Union nor the United States is his homeland. In addition, he currently has roots in the Middle East

He will definitely do whatever it takes for his own interests. At this time, whether it’s an ally or a partner, it’s nothing more than interests.”

"If he bought a warship in the Soviet Union, which model of warship do you think it was?"

This again required the intelligence department to answer, and William Joseph Casey was speechless for a while. I really didn't know what Weinberg did for food, but after throwing the question to him, he didn't care about anything.

But when the president asks questions, he must answer them. This is also part of his job.

Casey: "This time it is for his own use. Bao Zixuan will definitely choose the most advanced weapons and equipment. It is not difficult to order Kilo-class submarines from the other party and buy Ticonderoga destroyers from the United States. He does not care about many

Spend money.”

"Therefore, the Soviet Union has great hopes for the Glorious-class and Modern-class warships. With Fucaira's current strength, it will not purchase an aircraft carrier. Even if it does, the Soviet Union will not agree to sell it. In addition, Bao Zixuan will not choose Soviet products at all.

, after all, based on the analysis of aircraft carrier technology alone, Britain’s technical strength is stronger than that of the Soviet Union.”

The White House has given important instructions, so as a shipbuilding factory, things will be much easier to handle.

Early the next morning, Zhang Zhan and Nelson Hyde met in the reception room of Bath Iron and Steel Shipyard.

Nelson Hyde: “After active lobbying, the White House and the military finally agreed to sell Ticonderoga-class destroyers to Fucaira; I don’t know how many of them your country wants to order.”

Hearing the Americans agree, it seems that the boss is very clever.

In the past, many countries wanted to buy weapons from the United States and took the initiative to send money, but they were still picky. Now the core people do not need to come over. They are commanded remotely from the Soviet Union and can actually get things done.

Zhang Zhan said with a smile: "It depends on your factory. As long as the price is fair, Fucaira can buy as many Ticonderoga-class warships as your factory can produce in three years."

This is equivalent to covering the entire production capacity of the Bath Iron and Steel Shipyard for three years. As the second largest warship manufacturing plant in the United States, if the horsepower is fully used, the production capacity must not be underestimated.

How rich is Bao Zixuan to say such a thing?

Nelson Hyde also knew that the contract signed before must be completed. Therefore, the coordinated production capacity was ultimately limited. But since he dared to speak like this, he really wanted to tell them how to behave.

Nelson Hyde: "Currently, the factory can produce six Ticonderoga-class destroyers in three years. Each ship costs US$1.5 billion. Equipped with a full set of equipment, it can be said that it can go to the battlefield directly; I don't know what Fucaira is about.

mean."

Hearing this price, Zhang Zhan admired Bao Zixuan even more. He had already guessed the price, and the boss saw it thoroughly.