Even Li Qingmin and they feel that Thailand has taken a big advantage.

Twenty years ago, everyone knew how much that money was worth.

Now that the domestic economy is growing faster, the purchasing power of the same unit of money has also become lower.

"What if we don't want to lend?" the Thais, even though they knew they were taking advantage, still disagreed.

They still hope that the aircraft carrier will belong to the Thai Navy from the beginning, otherwise it will be troublesome in the future.

"General, this is not a simple lend-lease, we can understand it as a lease for purchase, although such a scheme has never appeared in military equipment trading projects. Xie Kai continued to sell the plan.

The expression on his face is completely for Thailand.

Li Qingmin and Gu Baonong could hardly intervene in this matter.

Such a scheme, they did not even understand at first.

What's more, they did not think that they could win the order of the Thai Navy with one contact.

Understand the needs first, introduce China's proposal, and if both sides feel that there is a basis for cooperation, then continue to negotiate until everyone is satisfied.

But I never thought that Xie Kai would propose such a plan.

"Then you have to buy it. There are two options, one is to pay in full when the aircraft carrier is delivered, and I personally feel that this is not in line with the development of your country's navy...... We hope that both sides of the cooperation can achieve a win-win situation. Xie Kai was a little embarrassed.

Rent and buy, what a good way.

At the beginning, you don't need much money at all, and you pay a part of it every year, although you will pay a lot more for the total price, which is relatively much lower than the interest on the loan.

"What's the other solution?" asked Naris Onsuwan eagerly.

The Chinese team offered a much better solution than the Spaniards.

If possible, he still hopes that the navy at his disposal can have a real aircraft carrier.

"Mortgage! Your country pays a part of the down payment, and we look for a bank to mortgage the aircraft carrier. Xie Kai said.

Thailand's economic development lasted until 98, when the economic storm broke out in 98, when Thailand was by Soros, the economy almost collapsed, and at that time, if the Thai Navy was unable to repay, the aircraft carrier could also be recovered.

Either way, Xie Kai has no intention of giving the Thai Navy an advantage.

This has nothing to do with his feelings about Thailand, it is purely for the sake of national interests.

At that time, if the Chinese Navy had an aircraft carrier, the training and preparation of the aircraft carrier could be advanced by many years, and perhaps by the time 08, there would be a two-aircraft carrier formation in China.

Only then will the Navy have aircraft carriers available.

"What about interest?" the Thai frowned.

In the final analysis, the Chinese are not really free, but for higher profits.

"Determined on the basis of the total amount. If your country orders an escort fleet, submarines, supply ships and carrier-based aircraft in China, the interest rate can be negotiated, and even interest-free loans can be provided......" Xie Kai said without hesitation.

Li Qingmin and Gu Baonong understood what Xie Kai meant.

This kid, no matter which plan, is all about getting the greater good.

There was no requirement that the Thai side should purchase warships and supply ships and submarines for the escort fleet from their shipyards, but they did so with profit.

As for the other convoys, they do not require a mortgage at all, nor do they need to be installments.

The construction of the Thai Navy also needs to purchase warships or something to improve its national defense strength, so that when they build an escort fleet, the funds will go into the pockets of Chinese shipyards.

Naris Onsuwan's face was dissatisfied, "The escort fleet must purchase your ones, and you can provide carrier-based aircraft?"

"There is no problem with helicopters, after all, we have imported a full set of helicopter production technology from France! Xie Kai was not worried at all, "In terms of naval equipment, according to the strategy of your navy, I don't think you need very strong ocean-going capabilities, so in terms of frigates, we suggest that there is no need to build too much tonnage, and the 053 model that our navy is equipped with in large quantities is enough for your navy to use......"

Xie Kai not only sold the aircraft carrier construction plan, but even helped the Thais think of the plan for the convoy.

This is not a sudden flash of inspiration for him now, but a plan originally developed according to the construction of the Thai Navy.

In order to give the aircraft carrier a whole escort fleet, they purchased 4 053H2 frigates from China instead of a larger tonnage.

The strategy of the Thai navy, whether it is the Indian Ocean or the Pacific Ocean, has nothing to do with their interests, and the more distant the Atlantic, it has nothing to do with them.

"Four 2,000-ton frigates? The frigates you sold to the Saudis are too expensive. Chawarit Yongchaiyu shook his head.

A frigate is sold for $200 million, and you know, their aircraft carriers were originally planned to be about $400 million.

For a $400 million aircraft carrier, build a convoy that costs more than a billion, unless there is a problem with the head.

"No, your country's naval strategy is different from that of Saudi Arabia, the waters on both sides of Saudi Arabia, whether it is the Persian Gulf or the Red Sea, are long and narrow, and their frigates not only have anti-submarine attack capabilities, but are also equipped with air defense systems and long-range ground attack systems,......" Xie Kai explained.

Expensive, there must be a reason.

It is estimated that there is no frigate of the same tonnage in the world that has the kind of frigates sold to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain with such perfect functions.

Although, the air defense system above does not even have regional air defense capabilities.

You know, in 052 it was not completely done, and the Chinese Navy did not even have frigates with regional air defense capabilities. The regional air defense capability is strong, and it will not be until the emergence of the 052C and D models of the Chinese Aegis ships.

"In order to reduce costs, these warships, we can also improve, no longer all warships are equipped with so many systems, equipped with one or two frigates with comprehensive combat capabilities, and can also perform tasks independently in peacetime, and when needed, with the aircraft carrier formation...... Other frigates, for example, some are dedicated to air defense, some are dedicated to anti-ship, and as for ground attack, such a function is not much necessary for the aircraft carrier fleet at all......

In order to let the Thais buy Chinese frigates, Xie Kai also tried his best to lip color.

The small aircraft carrier fleet naturally cannot be compared with the luxurious escort fleet of the world's naval powers.

Look at the American aircraft carrier fleet, escorted by several Aegis ships, and equipped with other frigates, nuclear submarines, etc.

With such a configuration, even if Thailand has the money to equip it, can it afford it?

"Even, submarines were not necessary in the beginning. As long as you have sufficient anti-submarine capabilities...... At that time, the aircraft carrier will be equipped with anti-submarine helicopters, and almost all the frigates in the escort fleet will have anti-submarine capabilities......" Xie Kai saw that the other party was tempted and continued to increase the weight.

Doesn't the Thai Navy just want to have more features at a lower cost?

It's all the little things.

"What if we are not willing to purchase your country's escort fleet and the weapons systems it carries?" asked Xie Kai, who had not spoken all this time.

For this young man, he developed a strong interest.

It is said that he has a good relationship with Wang Hao?

How are these young people trained?

"There are no problems, we can just talk about the aircraft carrier scheme. The price of a helicopter carrier or light aircraft carrier will definitely not exceed $400 million, while a 30,000-ton fully functional real aircraft carrier, not counting weapons systems, will not cost more than $700 million, and if some configurations are subtracted, the cost can be even lower. Xie Kai calmly quoted an approximate price.

Why were the Spaniards able to win the aircraft carrier order of the Thai Navy?

On the one hand, because they have experience in the construction of light aircraft carriers, and more importantly, the price is low!

The Thai Navy bought light aircraft carriers from them for only $360 million. This price also includes a portion of spare parts and technical support.

"What kind of calculation do you kid have? You can force them to pack up and purchase the escort fleet from us at such an opportunity, even if you sell another 4 053s, this is not a small amount of money. Gu Baonong complained a little about Xie Kai.

Li Qingming was also waiting for Xie Kai's explanation, and they knew that Zheng Yucheng would definitely support such a plan.

Obviously, there is a chance to get more order contracts.

Xie Kai gave up.

"They'll buy frigates from us. Xie Kai said calmly.

Li Qingmin looked at the honey confidence on Xie Kai's face, and was a little speechless, "Why are you so sure?"

"Because our corvettes are cheap. Xie Kai said with a smile.

The two of them were full of black lines.

Cheap!

The contract price of the domestic navy procurement was only 46 million soft sister coins, and according to the international exchange rate at the time, it was about 15 million US dollars.

Now I'm embarrassed to say it's cheap.

"The kind of warship in Saudi Arabia, they won't buy. As I said before, the naval strategies of the two countries are different. After all, the range of the Hongqi missile is only about 230 kilometers, and whether it is the Persian Gulf or the Red Sea, it can be used to attack the territory of the country on the other side of the sea, and the Thai Navy wants to add aircraft carriers for only one purpose, which is to counter the Vietnamese Navy......" Xie Kai said proudly.

Thailand and Vietnam are not far apart, and the unfriendly relationship between the two sides has lasted for many years.

Even in later generations, the Vietnamese equipped submarines, and the Thai Navy also went to China to buy submarines, otherwise, what would they do with this thing?

"So, in such a situation, we don't need to sell that, the 053H2 is enough for them to use with a slight modification, and the price of one will be sold for fifty or sixty million dollars, so that their entire aircraft carrier fleet can not exceed 1.5 billion US dollars, or include carrier-based fighters!"

Xie Kai did not say that if the Thai military procures from China, even the entire fleet can take out a mortgage loan and pay it in installments.

No country in the world would agree to such a plan.