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"Yes, what a pity." Lombardo said: "However, at the critical moment, we will never forget the help our Iraqi friends gave us. This time, you came again because you have business with us Shall we talk?"

"Yes, General." Hikmat said: "We are very interested in the two TR-1700 submarines that your country has just built. I heard that your country wants to transfer them. We very much hope that we can take over the submarines for your country. burden."

Take over the burden?Lombardo knew that the other party had picked up the baby and it was almost the same!

The Argentine Navy is in need of funds everywhere now. Remembering the last time the other party opened its mouth, an Exocet missile actually asked him for 1000 million US dollars. Lombardo knew that friendship is friendship, and business is business. Since the other party wants these two submarines , then a satisfactory price is required.

"We have a very friendly friendship with Iraq. In fact, many countries are thinking of negotiating with us to buy these two submarines." Lombardo said: "Since Iraqi friends want to buy them, we are of course very willing to sell them. However, you also know that our current finances are very bad, all projects are checked by the parliament, if the price is low, it will be difficult to get approval from the parliament."

Hikmat looked at this nonsense guy and knew that the other party wanted a high price. According to intelligence, only people from Taiwan are currently in contact with Argentina, hoping to buy back the two submarines. However, Germany has already stated: Resolutely refuse to sell to Taiwan, or transfer to Taiwan by a third country.

Therefore, although Hikmat is not prepared to bargain, he will definitely not allow Lombardo to ask for a price. He is waiting for Lombardo to continue.

"Then what do you think is the right price?" Hikmat asked.

"One for five hundred million dollars, two for one billion dollars." Lombardo finally made up his mind.

When Hikmat heard that this person is a soldier, he still doesn't know how to ask for a price, or he is showing kindness and is embarrassed to ask for a high price?

The factory price of this kind of submarine is 5000 million US dollars each. Lombardo just doubled the price. When he sold the Exocet missile to the other party, he raised the price ten times.

However, this is not buying cabbage, one billion US dollars, even if it is Iraq, which produces oil, even if it takes over Khuzestan, a major oil-producing province in Iran, it will be a deal that will make Qusay Your Excellency feel pained, so, Hikma Te naturally had to bargain.

"Each ship is 5000 million U.S. dollars, and two ships are [-] million U.S. dollars." Hikmat said: "You also know that we in Iraq have been fighting, and we can't pay much money! However, for your kindness, General We are very grateful for your move, so we will deposit [-] million US dollars for you in your Swiss bank account to express our gratitude. At the same time, you also need funds to move up and down the parliament so that this business can successfully passed."

Hearing the previous counter-offer, Lombardo almost wanted to get angry, but then he was moved when he heard the following statement.

Chapter 454 Buying Four Submarines

5000 million US dollars, this is definitely not a small amount. Due to the continuous deterioration of the Argentine economy, government expenditures are also being reduced. Although Lombardo is also accepting bribes, he has never been able to get so much in one go.

Lombardo wanted to agree to it as soon as his heart became hot, but he was not dazzled by the interest. The price is less than the cost of construction, so can he get the approval of Congress?Although these submarines belong to the army, after they are sold, only part of the funds will flow to the army, and the rest will be diverted to other departments. Lombardo can do nothing about this situation, and it is no longer General Galtieri's Times have passed, and the military has very little say.

Moreover, if it is sold like this, it will be too cheap for the Iraqis. You must know that when they bought the flying fish missiles, they suffered a big loss.

"In addition to these two submarines, we also know that two submarines have started construction on your country's berth." Hikmat continued: "Your country's zhèngfǔ has stopped funding, and those submarines under construction, I'm afraid it will rot on the slipway, which is a great waste of resources. If our deal can be reached, we are willing to buy these two submarines at the same price. In this case, it will not waste resources. Waste, those workers in the shipyard will not lose their jobs."

For this proposal, Lombardo was very happy. In Argentina, the unemployment rate is very high. The government has been thinking about how to find jobs for those who have nothing to do, and even cut the government's expenses. The construction of the two submarines can It is very cost-effective to let nearly a thousand boatmen in the shipyard not have to worry about losing their jobs within a year or two. You must know that without subsequent investment, these two submarines will eventually be dismembered on the berth. All kinds of equipment will not be wasted.

This proposal satisfied Lombardo, but these were obviously not enough, because the final problem was that the price was too high.Lombardo said: "Iraq is our friend. We are very interested in your proposal. However, if the price is too low, our deal will still not be possible. I am very sorry, but at least 5000 million per ship." Lombardo said, he didn't say much at all, just give a price, at least it won't make the government lose money, right?

After Hikmat heard it, he thought for a long time, and Lombardo looked at him, wondering if he would agree.

"Well, each ship is 5000 million, and the total of four ships is one billion dollars." Hikmat said: "We attach great importance to the development with your country, and we also attach great importance to the friendship with you, General. Had a lot of fun working together.”

Lombardo nodded: "Yes, this time our cooperation is very pleasant."

Although the submarine did not make any money, nor did it sell cheaply, and he got an extra 5000 million U.S. dollars out of thin air, Lombardo was of course happy.

"As for the specific details, we will send specific personnel to negotiate with you." Hikmat said: "After the deal is concluded, we can pay [-] million US dollars first, and we will pay after the two submarines are shipped back to Iraq." For the remaining [-] million US dollars, as for the two submarines on the berth, we will pay all the payments in several batches according to the progress."

"No problem at all," Lombardo said.

"Also, we hope that when the time comes, we can pay in pesos, because our dollar reserves are not very large."

Lombardo expressed his understanding that although Iraq is a major oil-producing country, it may not be very generous to hand out these hundreds of millions of dollars.

In fact, Lombardo didn't know, he jumped into a pit, and after all the issues were negotiated, he signed an agreement. The next two submarines were paid in batches in Argentine currency pesos, but, The peso keeps depreciating!

After seeing off Lombardo, Hikmat stood on the tall floor-to-ceiling windows, looking at the night view of Buenos Aires outside the window, but his heart was full of ups and downs.

Iraq, under the leadership of His Excellency Qusay, is gradually becoming stronger!Iraq not only has a strong army, a strong air force, but also a strong navy!

Hikmat is very proud to follow such a ruler who is leading Iraq towards a new and glorious future.Now, throughout Iraq, there is a cult of His Excellency Qusay.

At this time, Qusay was reaching an agreement with King Fahd to plan an air strike against Iran's Strait of Hormuz coast.

"Your Majesty the King." At this time, a secretary came in and reported: "The ambassador of the US embassy in our country has once again conveyed to us the US proposal. If we invite them, the US Navy can protect our passing ships."

Hearing this sentence, King Fahd said without any expression on his face: "Reply to them, we can solve it ourselves, thank them for their kindness."

At this time, King Fahd was calm and wise.

Qusay knows that the United States has been putting pressure on countries such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, hoping to intervene in Gulf affairs, so Qusay has been actively taking action, hoping to thwart the conspiracy of the Americans. This awareness, and now, King Fahd's attitude, made Qusay very happy.

Qusay knows that although Saudi Arabia's basic national policy is pro-American, it does not mean that he agrees with all American ideologies. He has a strong sense of standard. The threat of Damm's army is unstoppable. Saudi Arabia will never agree to the US stationing troops in Saudi Arabia, and the US will not be able to intervene in Gulf affairs. This is the Arab world, and Americans cannot intervene.

The reason why Qusay came here in person was to further solve this problem.

The Arabs can solve the current problems without American intervention!

"Your Excellency Qusay, when will our bombing operation start?" Prince Sultan asked angrily. The United States came to ask several times, but the smell of oppression was already very strong, which made Prince Sultan a little angry.

"Our reconnaissance plane is conducting the last reconnaissance. If all goes well, we can start in two hours." Qusay said.

The MiG-25R reconnaissance version is a heavy fighter with enough range to fly to the Strait of Hormuz area for reconnaissance.In the morning, the fighters began their reconnaissance activities.

"Okay! This time, Khomeini's conspiracy must be completely crushed!" Prince Sultan clenched his fists, as if he was about to fly over to beat Khomeini himself.

King Fahd looked at Qusay, and now, unconsciously, they regarded Qusay as the person they trusted the most, even more than their own relatives.

In this crisis, Saudi Arabia does not rely on the United States, nor does it want to rely on the United States militarily, because the U.S. government has always supported the actions of Israel. As a Muslim country, Saudi Arabia has a large part of its people who are firm against the United States. (During the Gulf War in later generations, Saudi Arabia even caused riots among some people because it agreed with the United States to station troops in Saudi Arabia.)

However, in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have always been allies of the United States. Most of Saudi Arabia’s assets are in the United States. Saudi oil is of great help in calming prices in the United States. Several times the U.S. economy has been in danger , are all helped by Saudi Arabia through increasing its holdings of US treasury bonds and petrodollars.And the United States relies on Saudi oil wealth to invest in the United States to maintain economic growth.

However, the United States is obviously not at ease in doing so. They have been trying to exert greater influence on Saudi Arabia, both military and political.This is very dangerous for Saudi Arabia.

Because although Saudi Arabia has huge wealth, it does not have much force. Saudi Arabia is like a rich businessman and needs a strong bodyguard. This bodyguard needs to be closely related to Saudi Arabia, able to stand up for Saudi Arabia, and able to deter Iran and other countries. The color column can even deter the United States at critical times.

Looking at it now, Iraq is undoubtedly a good ally.

Then, the relationship with Iraq should be able to develop in a further direction.

Although King Fahd lives in Riyadh deeply, it does not mean that he does not know other things. Being able to become the monarch of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is definitely not easy for King Fahd. He knows that the Kingdom Construction Company, which is very powerful in Riyadh, is Alwaleed drove it, but behind the scenes was the young man in front of him.

Moreover, King Fahd also knew that one of his nieces, Princess Faisal, had been having various entanglements with Qusay. France went to Iraq, and now, to the UK. If Faisal has his own ideas and opened a large international company, Fahd will never believe it. Princess Faisal must like Qusay .

That being the case, King Fahd had an idea in his mind, if he could marry Iraq, it would be a good solution!

"Qusay." Thinking of this, Fahd suddenly turned into a kind old man and asked like an elder, "You don't have a wife yet, do you?"

"Before the final victory over Iran, I have not considered these issues for the time being." Qusay said.

Needless to say, upon hearing King Fahd's words, the next sentence is probably to marry the princess of the Saudi royal family to him. This kind of political marriage is the most disgusting for Qusay. Besides, he has enough ability now Come to choose your own happiness, and don't want to follow the routine of matchmaking.

However, what he didn't know was that what King Fahd wanted to give him was Princess Faisal, who was deeply in love with him.

"Ah!" At this time, Sarah, who was far away in England, sneezed.