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Mazyel's intelligence gathering was not without effect, and the Turkish side soon became aware of the transfer of armored units of the Cypriot Army. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info so Mazyel immediately informed the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to prepare for the next possible war conflict. At the same time, Maziel has stepped up military assistance from Turkey and Northern Cyprus, using cargo ships to transport arms to the island in support of the northern separatist regime.

Greece and Cyprus are mobilizing before the war, and Turkey is not lagging behind, knowing that he may be dealing with a regime backed by a superpower. So in Turkey is ready for a vicious war. The only thing he cares about is whether the Turkish Navy has the strength to compete with the Stanisk aircraft carrier battle group when the United States intervenes in the dispute.

The Tepe-class frigates, which had previously tried to confront the Soviet Glorious-class cruisers, were no match for the Soviet fleet at all, and for the United States, which had a full-fledged surface combat fleet, it seemed that the Turkish Navy would not be enough for the carrier-based aircraft of the Stanisk aircraft carrier. Not to mention that there are two Los Angeles-class attack submarines secretly waiting for their chance.

All of this is a big problem for Mazyer, Turkey alone cannot compete with the Greek navy, and after the cancellation of negotiations to purchase Perry-class destroyers, Turkey feels that it has no ships to compete with.

At a time when Turkish Acting President Mazyer is at a loss, Greek Defense Minister Sokazaporos is in Moscow for the final S300 anti-aircraft missile negotiations, and no matter how the Defense Ministry delegation led by Yazov negotiates, the price gap between the two sides is expected to be nearly $7 million.

Yazov offered Minister Sokazaporos the price of $40 million at the time of the sale of Iran, but Minister Sokhazaporos apparently felt that the price offered was a bit too high, and he hoped that the Soviet delegation would keep the price even lower. But Yazov clung to the price and did not let go, and the two sides reached an impasse for a while.

"The Greek side is only willing to make an offer of 33 million sets, which is our bottom line." Minister Sokazaporos said with a tough attitude, "We will not spend 40 million to buy a set of S300 anti-aircraft missile systems." What's more, the S300 air defense missile system has a lot of equipment, a large weight, and a long combat preparation time, and it is very likely that it will not be able to intercept someone else's missiles at all. ”

Then you can choose not to buy it. Yazov had some contempt for the face of Greek Defense Minister Sokazaporos, on the one hand, he shouted that it was too expensive, and on the other hand, he was unwilling to get up from the negotiating table and leave, clearly wanting to take advantage of the price. However, Yazov, in accordance with General Secretary Yanayev's instructions, did not choose to tear his face with Sokazaporos, and he still has the last key card in his hand to win the negotiation has not been lifted.

Yazov patiently explained, "It is impossible for us to propose a price of 33 million US dollars, and 40 million is also the bottom line given by the Soviet Union, and it cannot be lower." Anything lower, the negotiations could have been unilaterally broken by the Soviet Union. ”

Another meaning of Yazov is that Minister Sokazaporos had better stop in moderation, if you really want to buy the S300 anti-aircraft missile system sincerely, everyone will go according to the market price, and don't always think about cutting corners.

However, Minister Sokazaporos is no longer satisfied with this price, and he actually hopes that the price can be reduced to about 35 million yuan in order to realize the need for savings. What's more, the Ministry of Defense recently had to pay the balance of the two Perry-class destroyers, so the Greek side did not have enough funds to squander.

"34 million, we take a step back, it won't be lower." Minister Sokazaporos gritted his teeth and said.

Seeing that Minister Sokazaporos was still biting on the price, he could only shake his head regretfully, and it seemed that the negotiations between him and Minister Sokazaporos had ended here. Yazov was tired of defeating his opponent by fair means, and since neither side could do so, then he could only use a more despicable means to get Minister Sokazaporos to give in.

"By the way, when Minister Sokazaporos negotiated with Germany before, it seems that there were some unseemly deals, didn't it?" Yazov suddenly asked a sensitive question, which made Minister Sokazaporos a little unsure of what Yazov was trying to say.

"Coincidentally, this is also a piece of information that KGB intelligence agents inadvertently pulled out, and evidence shows that Minister Sokazaporos received about $48 million in bribes in previous missile deals with Germany, of which $18 million was transferred to anonymous accounts in Swiss banks, isn't it? Your wife and daughter are suspected of being involved in this case, if they are exposed by the media, how will it affect your career in the future? ”

"Oh yes, you seem to be suspected of tax evasion, I wonder if these two crimes will be punishable by 20 years in prison in Greece?"

Yazov said unhurriedly, but the content of his words made the arrogant Sokazaporos change his face. He didn't know where Yazov got the news, but he could accurately tell the flow of his funds and the amount of bribes, and it seemed that the other party was really prepared.

And Yazov, who was sitting opposite Sokazaporos, also had a little doubt in his heart, why General Secretary Yanayev knew the details of the embezzlement case of the Greek Minister of Defense, and easily obtained all the evidence. This includes the Swiss bank account opened by Soca Zaporos in his daughter's identity.

"I don't know what you mean." Sokazaporos quibbled that as long as he insisted on not letting go, who could help it. By the time the anti-corruption department received the wind, Socazapolos had already transferred all the funds.

Yazov threw the photos and documents in front of Sokazaporos, and he smiled and said, "Evidence?" What we have is proof. And Minister Sokazaporos don't think about trying to transfer his property, as long as this negotiation fails, I'm afraid that before you leave the conference room, the anti-corruption department of Greece will receive all the evidence. ”

"You!" Sokazaporos clenched his fists, he had negotiated with the defense departments of various countries, and it was the first time he had seen such a shameless Soviet one.

Yazov sneered and said, "You should be glad that this negotiation is being conducted alone, why do I want to separate the rest of the Greek delegation, when I present this material to your delegation, Minister Sokazaporos, you will spend the next twenty years in prison." ”

Yazov pointed to the materials placed in front of Sokazaporos and said, "Choose one of the two, Minister Sokazaporos." Either you promised 40 million S300 anti-aircraft missile systems, or a minute later the anti-corruption department received a letter of complaint from an anonymous source. ”

"Okay, I promise." Sokazaporos did not hesitate to choose to cooperate with Yazov.

"Well, this is a win-win situation, you keep the position of Minister of Defense, we have sold S300 anti-aircraft missiles, and everyone is happy." Yazov nodded, admiring Sokazaporos' cooperation. Think of other countries that rely on bribes to fulfill orders when they sell arms, and only the Soviet Union relies on scandals to win orders every time.

And threats are far more effective than bribery.

"But you must destroy all the evidence!" Kasozaporos said hatefully that he did not want his four-month tenure as defense minister to be ousted because of a bribery scandal.

Yazov took the documents and, in front of Sokazaporos, tore all the materials to shreds and set them aside. He looked up and said to Socazaporos, "Is that enough now?" There are more arms deals between the Soviet Union and Greece to come, and I don't want relations between the two countries to be unhappy over this little thing. ”

Sokazaporos smiled reluctantly, he had a hunch that the S300 missile arms sale was just the beginning, and the next was the nightmare of Greek arms sales.

And as a representative of Greek arms sales, he has always been in the hands of the Soviet Minister of Defense.

It's a nightmare I can't believe it. (To be continued.) )