Lang's purchase of arms from the Republic is not news.

Before the Fourth Indo-Pakistani War, Iran mainly purchased weapons and equipment from Russia. In the first 15 years of the 21 st century, Iran successively purchased from Russia 3 "Kilo" class submarines, small frigates, Mi G-29 fighter planes, and 24 "Daur M1" air defense systems, with a total value of nearly $10 billion in weapons and equipment. During this period, Iran also procured weapons and equipment from the Republic, including anti-ship missiles and missile boats.

The outcome of the Fourth Indo-Pakistani War directly changed Iran's arms procurement policy.

At the end of 2015, Iran and the Republic reached the largest arms deal in history, purchasing weapons and equipment and production technology from the Republic with a total value of early warning aircraft, air defense radars, anti-aircraft missiles, main battle tanks, self-propelled howitzers and rocket artillery.

This arms deal, which was personally brokered by Ji Youguo, has attracted great attention from the international community.

At the beginning of 20166, when Pang Xinglong visited Israel, he also specifically explained to the Israeli prime minister, saying that the Republic would not sell strategic offensive weapons and weapons of mass destruction to Iran, and would trade arms with Iran to help Iran build a defensive national defense force.

Later, Ji Youguo personally brokered Iran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons and to open its nuclear facilities to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

It can be seen from this that the Republic has always been very cautious on the issue of arms sales to Iraq, and has given full consideration to the interests of various countries in the Middle East even when selling defensive weapons and equipment.

At this time, a new dilemma was before the republic.

The list of weapons issued by Iran is very "rich". The Air Force not only demanded the purchase of J-10FC-11 fighters, but also J-111 and J-13 fighters, and separately proposed the purchase of six "Air Police 2000 early warning aircraft, 24 long-range air defense systems, and 36 sets of medium- and short-range air defense systems." For the Army, it is required to add the patent production rights of the 350 "Walid" main battle tank, that is, the Z99 main battle tank (mainly the use of the second-stage turbocharged diesel engine and 125 mm smoothbore gun of this type of tank must be imported from the Republic), the purchase or acquisition of the Type 750 infantry fighting vehicle by purchasing and producing patents, and the purchase of additional 155 mm self-propelled howitzers and 24 mm rocket launchers. In terms of the navy, 12 hydrofoil missile boats, 6 type multi-purpose missile frigates, conventional submarines equipped with AIP systems have been added, and submarine-launched cruise missiles have been procured.

When Pang Xinglong reported the situation to Ji Youguo. The valuation of 150 yuan is obviously low.

In accordance with the requirements of the Iranian land. In addition to large equipment such as warships and submarines. All other weapons and equipment are expected to be provided "in stock" by the republic as soon as possible. Apparently. Pang Xinglong mentioned that the local procurement cost only includes the "spot" part. If you include the cost of procurement of warships, submarines, etc. The total value will not be less than $200.

Undoubtedly. These arms include "strategic offensive weapons" that the Republic has not sold to Iran.

Take the J-10 fighter, for example. Even without in-flight refueling. Carries 3 large fuel tanks, 2 laser-guided bombs or 2 air-to-surface missiles, and 2 self-defense ground combat missiles. High-low-high flight lines are adopted. The combat radius reaches 1250 km. Take-off from Iranian airbase in the west. Enough to bomb targets on native Israel. The J-10 was also a medium fighter. J-111 with J-13 heavy fighter. The J-13 line ground attack mission has a combat radius of more than 1,500 meters. Enough to cover all native targets in the land of Israel.

Large AWACS aircraft, AIP conventional submarines and submarine-launched cruise missiles. All belong to the category of "strategic offensive weapons".

Even if Iran is not supplied with "strategic offensive weapons". The arms deal will still upset the strategic balance in the Middle East.

In the case of army equipment, if the Republic accepts all of Iran's procurement projects, Iran will have the most powerful armored assault force and long-range artillery unit in the Middle East, and the ground combat capability of the army far exceeds that of any neighboring country.

Even "purely defensive weapons" such as air defense systems can have a huge impact on the situation in the Middle East.

Israel has long suspected that Iran has not only failed to stop its nuclear weapons program, but has also secretly produced and processed weapons-grade enrichment at underground facilities in Aliabad, Accra, Isfahan and other places. At the beginning of 2016, the Mossad presented a very convincing "evidence": Iran's new Fulg hydropower station and two large gas-fired thermal power plants have only electricity from the domestic grid, and the remaining 60% is under a "dugum" project. Although the Iranian government later explained to the outside world that the "Dugum" project is the largest desalination project in Bandar Abbas, whether Iran is still secretly carrying out enrichment activities has attracted great attention from the international community.

For this reason, Ji Youguo also sent Huang Guowei to Tehran as a special envoy of the head of state to meet with the Iranian president and spiritual leader.

Israel has been trying to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and nuclear industry with "surgical" air strikes, completely eliminating the problems on its mind, but it has not been able to carry out operations due to US restrictions.

After the "Dugum incident" was exposed, the Israeli prime minister even threatened to carry out a "devastating strike" against Iran.

Everyone knows that Israel is one

nuclear states". According to outside estimates, Israel secretly produces and stockpiles nuclear weapons.

The sale of air defense systems by the Republic to Iran will inevitably significantly neutralize Israel's air strike capabilities.

In the words of the Western news media, after Iran builds the world's "most complete" territorial air defense network with the help of the Republic, it will develop nuclear weapons even more unscrupulously, which will have a very serious impact on peace and stability in the Middle East and even the world.

For the republic, Iran is not a real "ally".

The Republic's Middle East strategy is by no means a blind support for Iran, but a balance between Iran, Arab countries, and Israel.

In the most complicated region of the world, even the United States does not dare to blindly support one side or the other.

With the Republic's current strength and ability to intervene abroad, a "balanced policy" in the Middle East would most effectively safeguard and realize national interests.

Arms sales to Iran will provoke not only Israel, but also the Arab countries of the Gulf region.

In 2015, before Tehran signed an arms sales contract with Iran, Ji Youguo signed a smaller but significant arms sales contract with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh. The purpose of this move is to dispel the concerns and misgivings of Arab countries about the Republic's arms sales to Iran and to enhance mutual trust.

Even if the Republic's arms sales to Iran at this time were mainly to help Iran deal with the US threat, it would have unintended consequences. The United States will not allow the republic to expand its influence in the Middle East, and will inevitably take advantage of this to make a big fuss and seize on the Arab countries that are already biased towards the United States.

Leaving Pang Xinglong alone, Ji Youguo discussed these issues with the prime minister.

"The diplomatic side of the work must be done in advance." Pang Xinglong rubbed his forehead, "If it weren't for too many domestic things, we should visit Middle Eastern countries as soon as possible." Now it seems that Huang Guowei can only be allowed to run once. ”

"Let him visit the Arab countries as a special envoy of the head of state." Ji Youguo touched his chin, "First get a good vaccination, and by the way, put pressure on the United States through Arab countries, drag the United States, and buy a little more time." ”

"That's all I can do." Pang Xinglong sighed and said, "I think we should still pay attention to the country." ”

Ji Youguo nodded. "That's for sure, I really want to tell you about it. The Spring Festival is coming, and the plenary meeting will be held after the holiday, have the bills been completed? ”

"It's all ready, I'll send it to you tomorrow after I've finished reading it."

"That's good, at least one thing is missing."

"Führer, are you really going to introduce these bills?" Pang Xinglong looked a little worried.

Ji Youguo nodded meaningfully and said: "Anyway, I'm about to leave office, before I retire, I will solve more problems with Lao Zhao for you, even if someone scolds me, they will scold me, not you." ”

"But ......"

Ji Youguo pressed his hand and said, "I have already explained the work that should be explained." In the future, you and Lao Zhao will face more challenges and difficulties. I have a lot of faith in you, but I can do more. After retreating, I also want to live a few days of pure life. If you don't get things done now, will you have a headache in the future? ”

Pang Xinglong sighed and said, "Actually, I just feel a little rushed. ”

"Really?" Ji Youguo smiled and shook his head, "In the past few months, I have been thinking about these things, and I felt a little rushed at the time, but then I figured it out. At the beginning of the month, Xiao Pan and I inadvertently talked about some problems. The results of this clean government storm have been great, but the root cause has not been solved. You are a smart person and you should know where the roots are. If we don't do it thoroughly, will we crack down on corruption again in 10 or 20 years? ”

"I understand." Pang Xinglong nodded, "This is indeed an opportunity, and it will be difficult to encounter such an opportunity in the future." ”

"It's the same with government work, and you have to contribute more in the future."

Pang Xinglong raised his head and looked at the Führer.

"Lao Zhao's ability is very good, but sometimes it's a bit procrastinating. When it comes to government work, he is still incompetent. As the premier of the State Council, you have a heavy burden on the ground, and those who can do it work harder. For more than six years, I have always been very confident in your abilities. When it comes to managing the economy, I'm afraid no one in the government does it better than you. Ji Youguo patted Pang Xinglong on the shoulder, "In the next few years, the main work will be to develop the economy, minimize the losses caused by the financial crisis and economic crisis, and let the Republic successfully survive the difficulties." I believe that the future will be even better. You should not put too much pressure on you, because the development of the country is not a matter for a few of us, but requires the joint efforts of the people of the whole country. ”

Pang Xinglong nodded, knowing that Ji Youguo was explaining his work.

"In a few days, I asked Wang Yuanqing to send some materials over." Ji Youguo yawned, "When the time comes, you can take a look." ”

"Führer, I'll take my leave if there's nothing else to do."

After sending Pang Xinglong away, Ji Youguo went back to sleep. There is a lot of work to be explained before leaving office, and Ji Youguo is busier than usual.

Damn it**

Continue to ask for a monthly pass, it's the middle of the month, the brother with the ticket smash it quickly, and strive to rush to the third! (To be continued)