Chapter 1245 Nanyang’s burden is getting heavier and heavier (Second update, please subscribe)
Nanyang should develop a military force that matches your national strength!
For a moment, in front of Li Yian's eyes, the brainy man in front of him and the golden lion king overlapped. He seemed to hear them both saying the same sentence - Nanyang cannot be occupied. American cheap!
This, this... this is really a pillow for someone who is sleepy!
But even so, we can’t just agree. So, Li Yian said.
"Mr. President, Nanyang is still very backward!"
The sentence "Nanyang is very backward" almost broke Kennedy's guard. If Nanyang is still backward, doesn't it mean that it is still behind the United States?
Good guy, what is your standard for not falling behind?
More than the United States?
Is this realistic?
"But even if we are lagging behind, we are determined to increase military spending and contribute to the free world."
Li Yian seemed to be very determined, stretched out two fingers and said:
< br>"So, we plan to increase military expenditure by 200 million South dollars this year!"
Uh...
Kennedy stared at Li Yi'an, his eyes seemed to say-you are playing with me ?
Do you think I'm so beautiful?
"Your Excellency, you are the second largest free economy!"
When he said these words, Kennedy even looked like he hated iron.
For the United States, what the United States needs now is for Nanyang to show their power and show their teeth, and then the Russians can understand what they have gained from their adventure.
“We have many children!”
Li Yian cried out in pain again.
“We have more than 70 million minors to feed. Life is really not easy! If it weren’t for the hundreds of millions of dollars in aid provided by the United States every year, our children would go hungry!”< br>
Whenever there is a chance, Li Yian will cry about poverty. The purpose of crying about poverty is not necessarily to be really poor, but to take advantage of others, or to prevent others from taking advantage of him.
Just like many rich people like to cry about being poor, essentially they don’t want others to take advantage of them.
"Uh..."
Kennedy finally understood why politicians who had dealt with Li Yi'an always commented on him-he was a good friend, but he was definitely a standard businessman.
Fortunately, I, Kennedy, come from a family of businessmen, and what I do best is dealing with businessmen!
Having made up his mind, Kennedy said:
"Your Excellency, you should know that many people in Washington are now accusing Nanyang, the second largest economy in the free world, from the United States every year. Received more than 500 million US dollars in aid, they believe that Nanyang has passed the difficult period of needing US aid, so these aids should be used where they are more needed! ”
Well!
What, who the hell dares to touch my milk powder money!
Li Yian's eyes widened and he said sternly:
"Slander, this is absolutely slander. Nanyang is still very difficult. No place needs assistance more than Nanyang."
< br>Who dares to touch my milk powder money, is it you?
Li Yian's reaction was within Kennedy's expectation. His experience in dealing with so many countries made him very clear about what they cared about. Even a few months ago, when he visited various countries in Western Europe, those countries On the surface, he was very arrogant, looking like an old European aristocrat, but when it came to assistance, his appearance changed.
This is the world where money becomes extremely real for everyone.
“So, Your Excellency, for many politicians in Washington, they want to see that U.S. aid is value for money.”
“Value for money?”
"Let your country play a more important role in the free world."
Well, the topic came back again, Li Yian still did not agree, but said:
"The size of Nanyang's army has tripled compared to ten years ago. In terms of military strength, the size of our army is second only to Tangshan, India and South Korea in Asia."
This is true. , Ten years ago, there were only a few hundred thousand troops in Nanyang, but now with the establishment of the compulsory military service system, the size of Nanyang's army has reached nearly half a million.
In terms of military size, Nanyang is now among the best in Asia, second only to Tangshan, India, North Korea and South Korea.
“Not only that, in order to safeguard the interests of the free world, we have also dispatched a large number of troops overseas, with more than 80,000 troops stationed overseas alone.”
Speaking of this, Li Yian The only thing left unsaid is that we have also shed blood for the free world. Nanyang has sent troops to South America, Africa and the Middle East. Who else but Nanyang has tried so hard for the free world?
Even the British overseas garrisons are not necessarily more than those in Nanyang. We have put in so much effort, haven’t you seen it?
“Ours has blocked the Bamboo Curtain in Siam and Malay, blocked the Nasserists in the Middle East, and blocked the Iron Curtain in Japan. Mr. President, Nanyang has done its best for the free world. . ”
What is the right hand of the free world? This is the right hand of the free world, and it has great military exploits.
"Your Excellency, Nanyang's efforts are well known, but I am not referring to the size of the army, but... you need a more modern and larger maritime and air force!"
Faced with Li Yian's answer, Kennedy said:
"Your military strength cannot just be satisfied with defense, but should be based on containing the expansion of the Soviets.
Your Excellency, according to the Pacific Partnership Plan, Nanyang should provide 2-3 ships in future wars The aircraft carrier has joined the Allied fleet, but until now, although there are two aircraft carriers in Nanyang,
but unless the United States provides the "Friendship", the "Katsuragi" is old and has a small tonnage, which can no longer meet the requirements of modern times. Due to the needs of the war, Nanyang's armaments have seriously lagged behind the world.
Your Excellency, some people in Washington are even accusing Nanyang of leaving all security issues to the United States and not being willing to take responsibility."< br>
In other words, it is taking advantage of the United States. In fact, it is different from the Soviet Union's careful control of the military scale of its allies.
Throughout the Cold War, the United States did its best to hope that its allies would expand their military power and even proactively provide weapons. After all, weapons are cheap, but personnel and long-term training and maintenance are the big deal.
According to the NATO alliance plan, Britain should provide 4-5 aircraft carriers to the Allies during the war, while France needs to provide 2-3 aircraft carriers. Many times, we try our best to ensure the lowest level.
Even if it is Nanyang, according to the agreement signed that year, Nanyang will provide several aircraft carriers during the war.
Now, the United States has finally come to force the palace!
In fact, Li Yi'an can understand Washington's thinking. The strengthening of armaments in Nanyang corresponds to an increase in the armaments of the Western world.
In this case, in order to ensure the balance of power, the Soviet Union will inevitably need to increase military expenditures to ensure that its power in the Western Pacific will not be at a disadvantage.
Otherwise, it would be a huge pressure for Russia.
This is the characteristic of the Cold War arms race.
In this competition, the Soviet Union often played a one-man show - such as the navy and air force. The navy and air force of the entire Eastern European bloc were basically decorations. The navy was mostly small boats. As for the air force, it was basically A generation behind the Soviet army.
In contrast, the naval and air force levels of the NATO group are basically the same as those of the US military. Not only that, the US military has repeatedly asked its allies to strengthen their air power, just like West Germany. According to the plan, it will establish a huge air force with 1,500 fighter jets, and it will also be equipped with aircraft such as F104 and F4.
By strengthening the power of allies, the Russians will feel the pressure. This is the consistent style of the United States. It focuses on saving money and even making money. After all, many of the weapons of allies are purchased from the United States.
Now, it’s finally Nanyang’s turn.
“So, in terms of sea power, Nanyang needs to add at least one modern aircraft carrier battle group to maintain the free world’s maritime superiority in the Western Pacific.”
Since this modern aircraft carrier has Where to come from, Kennedy didn't worry about it at all, because he knew very well that Nanyang, as a major shipbuilding country, was capable of building aircraft carriers.
Just like France, they leased five aircraft carriers after the war. However, in order to retire the old aircraft carriers and meet the new combat needs of the navy, the construction plan for two aircraft carriers was approved many years ago. Moreover, the first ship Clemenceau has also joined the French Navy.
The French can build it themselves, and Nanyang can certainly build it themselves. After all, they have a more powerful shipbuilding industry than France.
So the United States does not need to consider where Nanyang's aircraft carriers will come from. It only needs to make Nanyang promise that they will provide two modern aircraft carrier battle groups.
Then the Russians will feel the pressure from the Western Pacific.
Faced with the United States, which came to "force the uterus" and demanded that Nanyang increase military spending, Li Yi'an showed extreme helplessness and said:
"There are many difficulties in Nanyang, but for the sake of the free world, we...can discuss this issue first."
This hesitant look is simply to show unwillingness.
Actually, I have already begun to think about how to get a piece of meat from the United States.
After all, facing this kind of second-generation group that comes to your door, if you don’t take a stab at it, can you be worthy of the enthusiasm that comes to you after traveling thousands of miles?
After thinking for a moment, Li Yian said.
"Mr. President, we may be able to further enhance our military strength and share more pressure on the free world.
But just relying on our own strength is obviously insufficient. In this process, we We must get help from the United States."
Looking at the second generation ancestor in front of him, Li Yian said in an extremely sincere tone.
"I hope that in return, the U.S. military aid plan to Southeast Asia can be increased by US$200 million next year. Of course, in return, our military spending can be increased by US$400-600 million."
Therefore, this request is not just to take advantage of the United States with the imperative expansion of military power. Another reason is that the American F4 Phantom fighter jet is already in service.
This fighter is an extremely excellent second-generation fighter. Not only does it have good maneuverability, but as a large twin-engine fighter, it is more suitable for development and has greater potential.
In another world, Turkey used Israeli technology's ultimate improved F-4 Phantom 2020 in the early 21st century, and even easily defeated the SU-27SK fighter jet equipped by a major East Asian country in a simulated exercise. It is said that whether it is beyond visual range air combat or dog fighting, he has defeated the old flanker.
Of course, this is almost the limit of the F-4 Phantom series. But it can be seen that his foundation is still very good.
However, for Nanyang, for now, the F4 Phantom definitely meets the needs of the navy and air force. The most important thing is-it can be used for free!
Why Nanyang develops single-engine aircraft? To put it bluntly, it is because it is cheaper and easier to export. Although the F2 fighter has good maneuverability, long range, and large bomb load, it is still a single-engine light aircraft. It has little modification potential and poor attack capability. Therefore, from a tactical mission perspective, twin-engine heavy-duty aircraft like the Phantom are still needed.
However, Nanyang's economy restricted Nanyang's military industry. It is impossible to develop two types of fighter jets at the same time - the British lesson is to support those companies to develop several types of fighter jets at the same time in order to maintain the aviation industry. As a result, after the orders were dispersed to several companies, no one company could be satisfied. In the end, the British aviation industry was directly Sent.
Such lessons must be learned. Therefore, Nanyang's choice is to take a back seat and concentrate on developing a single-engine aircraft.
It can be used both for personal use and for export.
As for the twin-engine heavy fighter jets, how can it not be fun if there are people who do it for free?
$400 million a year!
Enough to buy more than a hundred Phantoms!
Getting two to three hundred planes from the United States for free is basically enough to meet the needs of Nanyang, so you have to buy them for free.
Faced with Li Yian's request, Kennedy thought for a while and then said:
"There is no problem at all, but just relying on this alone, I cannot persuade Washington to increase military assistance. It was planned, um..."
Staring at Li Yian, Kennedy said in a slow tone:
"So, in order to better convince them, I have one more request!"
In fact, it was not until now that Kennedy really got to the ultimate goal of this trip. What enhanced military strength? What are the obligations of an ally?
It's just a cover.
Staring at Li Yian, Kennedy said:
"Middle East! We need you to deploy nuclear missiles there!"
(End of this chapter)