“A medium-sized naval fleet, a fighter squadron, and a bomber squadron—that’s enough to defeat 95 percent of the countries. Mr. Shen, I now have serious doubts about your motives.”
“Mr. Ivan, what are you worried about? Are you afraid I’ll sell these weapons to North Soviet Union’s enemies? Don’t be ridiculous. I can assure you again that I will absolutely not sell them unless I get North Soviet Union’s consent or North Soviet Union ceases to exist.”
"This is such a big matter, I need to report it to the country."
I await your reply.
About an hour later, Shen Dong received Ivanov's reply.
"There are no problems with fighter jets and bombers. The two destroyers are $250 million each, that's our bottom line."
"Too expensive. I'd rather buy a few warships from those European countries."
"Are their warships comparable to our Sovremenny-class destroyers?"
"If your country's destroyers weren't truly excellent, do you think I would be willing to spend so much money to buy them? Four hundred million US dollars for two Sovremenny-class destroyers—that's my bottom line. If you don't agree, then forget it. Mr. Ivan, I'd like to know when you can deliver the fighter jets and bombers?"
"It will take at least two years."
"Two years? Are you sure you're not joking?"
Two years later, the Northern Soviet Union was no longer even around, so what was the point of buying it?
“Mr. Shen, it is impossible for us to sell you fighter jets and bombers that are currently in service.”
“Mr. Ivan, you really have no sincerity at all. Forget it, all our arms purchase agreements are hereby terminated, I need to find a different arms supplier.”
"Wait a minute, Mr. Shen. Would you like to buy an aircraft that has been in service for ten years?"
"That depends on how dilapidated the plane is."
"Wait for my news."
Half an hour later, Shen Dong spoke with Ivanov again.
"Mr. Shen, our military high command wishes to see you."
"Mr. Ivan, you don't mean for me to go to Moscow, do you?"
"It's Vladivostok."
Vladivostok is 2,000 kilometers away from Yandu. There are no planes, only trains, and the journey takes about 24 hours.
"What time?"
"Three days later."
"Sure. You'd better come to Yandu and come with me."
I will arrive at noon tomorrow.
"Then it's settled."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Dong frowned.
Vladivostok was the base of the North Soviet Pacific Fleet. Could it be that Ivanov had connections with the high command of the Pacific Fleet?
Li Jie, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but say, "Brother Dong, Vladivostok is their territory, it's too dangerous."
Shen Dong said, "If we don't go, the negotiations won't go through. The situation in Beisu is precarious right now, and it would be a shame not to take as much blood as possible from it. Besides, I'm not just negotiating for Xia Kingdom this time, but also for our Tenglong mercenaries."
Li Jie was taken aback and asked, "What do you want?"
Shen Dong said, "Buy one of their rocket artillery production lines."
Li Jie exclaimed in surprise, "They probably won't sell?"
Shen Dong stretched out two fingers and rubbed them together gently, saying, "As long as they have US dollars, there's nothing they can't sell. With this deal, I can establish connections with them in the future. When the Northern Soviet Union is struggling to survive, I will buy what I need from them again. At that time, they will have no choice but to sell."
Li Jie said, "Brother Dong, you've gone too far."
Shen Dong patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Get ready, we're going to Vladivostok in two days."
"yes."
Li Jie agreed and turned to leave.
Shen Dong glanced at the corner of the corridor and returned to his room.
At the corner, Li Zhaoshan's face was filled with shock.
He wasn't feeling well today and didn't go out with the expedition team.
He originally intended to talk to Shen Dong about Hang Seng Bank, but unexpectedly overheard so many secrets.
Warship, fighter jet, bomber, rocket artillery production lines—this Chen Dong is simply insane.
If this is going to happen, won't Shen Dong's military strength surpass that of most countries?
What does he want to do?
To establish a nation?
This is absolutely terrifying.
Just as Li Zhaoshan turned to leave, Du Yuxin walked towards him.
"Mr. Li, what are you doing here?" Du Yuxin greeted him with a smile.
Li Zhaoshan reacted very quickly, laughing, "I wasn't feeling well, so I came out for a walk."
Du Yuxin gave him a deep look and said, "President Li, if you have heard Mr. Shen say anything inappropriate, please keep it a secret."
The entire corridor of the Diaotai Hotel was equipped with surveillance cameras. Du Yuxin came here because he received a report from the security personnel.
Judging from Li Zhaoshan's expression just now, he guessed that Li Zhaoshan must have heard about Shen Dong's purchase of weapons, which is why he issued a warning.
Li Zhaoshan said, "Don't worry, President Du, I didn't remember anything."
Du Yuxin did not dwell on this topic and instead asked about Li Zhaoshan's health.
Li Zhaoshan gave a few perfunctory replies and then took his leave to return to his room.
"Four beauties, I'm afraid I can't go back to Hong Kong Island with you."
Inside the room, Shen Dong spoke to Li Xinxin and the other three women.
Ou Yongen asked, "Do you have other matters to attend to in Yandu?"
Shen Dong nodded and said, "There are some things that the inland government needs my attention."
Ou Yongen asked suspiciously, "Really?"
Shen Dong said softly, "The old man asked me to help buy some weapons and equipment from North Sumatra, so I need to go to Vladivostok in two days. This is top secret, so please don't tell anyone."
Haitang frowned slightly and asked, "Won't there be any danger?"
Shen Dong laughed and said, "What danger is there? We've already done many arms deals with the Northern Soviet Union's military. They'll treat me like royalty when I go there, so don't worry."
Li Xinxin said, "Then be careful. We'll wait for you at home."
Shen Dong hummed in agreement, then put his ear close to her stomach and said, "For the sake of the child, I will definitely return safely."
At 6 p.m., Shen Dong put the four women on the special plane prepared for them by the inland government.
The next day, Ivanov exited from Yandu International Airport.
Besides several bodyguards, he was accompanied by five top experts: Xiahou Wu, Feng Yuxiu, Li Shanqun, Hong Dali, and Gao Jin.
This is Chen Hui's idea.
Upon learning that Shen Dong was going to Vladivostok, for Shen Dong's safety, he immediately sent Xiahou Wu with the five strongest masters from Tengfei Martial Arts Academy.
With everyone's skills, even if they encounter real danger, as long as it's not a certain death situation, they can definitely escape.
"Mr. Ivan, you don't seem to be in good spirits. Has something gone wrong with this trip?"
Seeing Ivanov's exhausted appearance, Shen Dong asked curiously.
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