The third more

Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto wanted to win over the Soviet Union to balance the United States, while the Soviet Union hoped that through arms sales to Japan, it could slowly infiltrate its own influence into Japan's politics and form a pro-Soviet faction. In addition to the superficial cooperation between the two sides, there are also small calculations on their own.

Therefore, at the negotiating table, Comrade Yazov, Minister of National Defense, who was the representative of the Soviet Union, and Akio Nagama, director general of Japan's Defense Agency, engaged in a verbal contest, both of which aimed to discuss the details of the fortress system.

"The Soviet Union can provide the Bastion system, as well as the Jewel cruise missile, but there is a problem, that is, the Soviet Union will not sell its own radar system and fire control system, and a new electronic system must be jointly developed between the Soviet Union and Japan." Yazov said. He also did this by preparation, firstly, to prevent the core technology of the fortress system from being leaked out, and secondly, because the Soviet system was not very compatible, so if it was jointly developed and developed, it could block the mouths of the Americans.

Akio Nagama, director of the Defense Agency, frowned, but was quickly relieved that if a new Japanese electronic system could really be developed, then if the fortress system was resold in the future, Japan would also be able to make a profit from it, which would be beneficial to Japan.

Thinking of this, Kuma Shosheng nodded, "Yes, Japan can accept this condition." ”

"Then there is the issue of cruise missiles." Yazov raised his head and said to Akio Kuma, "The Soviet Union is willing to sell Jewel anti-ship missiles to Japan, but there is one condition, that is, the quantity purchased must be from ten, and the price of each Jewel cruise missile is $2 million. ”

"Isn't it a Caliber cruise missile?" Akio Kuma was surprised by this unexpected turn of events, and he also thought that the Soviet Union would sell the Caliber to Japan along with the Jewel, and when he visited the shore-based missile operation of the Bastion system, the Caliber left a deep impression on him.

"Calibers cannot be exported because of treaty restrictions." Yazov very categorically rejected Akio Kuma's request, in fact, the Kalibr cruise missile already has a foreign trade version, but for some strategic considerations, the Soviet Union is only willing to sell the jewel cruise missile.

Kuma Shoo did not say anything, and the Soviet Union could refuse Japan's request because of the issue of limiting the treaty, but this would also directly reduce Japan's interest in acquiring the fortress by half. Although Yazov stressed that the range of all weapons is limited to 300 kilometers in order to comply with international laws.

"If that's the case, we can't accept a $2 million gem cruise missile, it's too expensive." Akio Kuma shook his head, "And the number of Japan's one-time purchases will definitely be higher than 10, and if there is no discount, the Defense Agency will not approve this budget." ”

Akio Kuma pretended to sigh and shook his head, but his every move could be hidden from Yazov's eyes? He had long seen through that the other party had not bought the caliber, and wanted to use the purchase quantity of gems to wage a war with the Soviet Union at a price of 10,000. Yazov is not stupid, as long as he insists on a bite to set the price, Japan will definitely give in in the end.

Thinking of this, Yazov decided to use roundabout tactics to make the other side speak, hasn't Japan always been worried about the outbreak of an Asia-Pacific conflict? Then the USSR made a fuss in this regard and let you know the importance of these jewel cruise missiles.

"With all due respect, Your Excellency Akio Kuma, on the issue of the price of the jewel cruise missile, this is already a preferential treatment given by the Soviet Union, if you insist that 2 million dollars is too expensive, then I will settle an account with Japan, and you will know that 2 million is actually very cheap."

Akio Kuma put on an expression of respect, wanting to hear what Comrade Yazov had to say. Anyway, he has a budget of less than $2 million in his mind, no matter what angle the other party touts their family's weapons. However, he obviously did not expect that the Soviet Union had never persuaded the other side by boasting.

"First of all, the question of the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, everyone knows about the recent conflict between Moss Bay and China, right? At the instigation of the United States, there is a tendency to develop into local wars. In the face of such a trend, can Japan remain on its own? The Soviet Union recently sold a destroyer, a cruiser and an aircraft carrier to the Chinese side, even if there is still a gap in the face of the two aircraft carrier battle groups of the United States, it does not mean that the Chinese side does not have the determination to break the net, and once the conflict starts, the Soviet Union will firmly stand on the side of China, so how will Japan stand in line? ”

Yazov said casually, "Although Japan and China claim that their friendship will last forever, in the end you will definitely stand on the side of the United States because of your interests, and in this way, Japan may become an enemy of socialist countries." ”

Yazov's last sentence can be seen as a threat and threat, the socialist countries of the Asia-Pacific region? The closest to Japan are China and North Korea, and the Soviet Union, which is eyeing the border. In the event of a war, the United States will certainly be the first to betray South Korea and then North Korea in an unfavorable situation.

Yanayev's previous analysis has made it very clear that the Moss Bay issue is China's bottom line, and the United States is only testing China's bottom line, and is not trying to really provoke a war. And the Soviet Union, knowing this, hoped to make a fortune from the war through this panicked conflict.

Akira Kuma's face gradually changed. However, Yazov, who adheres to the principle of intimidation, continued to scare the other party, "I heard that Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto has not stretched his brow for several days, presumably because of this conflict." Just imagine, if Japan suddenly faces a powerful fleet threat, then without these jewel cruise missiles, can you still condemn the other side and even fight back? ”

The expression of the head of the Japanese Defense Agency has become very embarrassed. But Yazov didn't care about this, "Let me think, how many gems are needed to intercept the attack of a fleet?" 40？ 50？ I think this must be a huge amount, and if the Soviet Union refuses to sell the gems, will Japan be able to survive? ”

"Perhaps Japan has a misjudgment about Soviet weapons, that is, we seemingly simple and crude weapons are not worth the Japanese Self-Defense Forces spending so much budget to buy. Of course, you can buy American weapons that you think are worthwhile, but I can guarantee that American weapons will never be as direct and efficient as the Soviet Union. It is the tried and tested Soviet-made that is the true master of weapons and the king of war. ”

Looking at Akio Kuma's already pale and speechless face, Yazov gave him a final fatal blow.

"So now do you think that two million gems is too cheap?" (To be continued.) )