Chapter 812: Shooting oneself in the foot
One advantage of the negotiation method proposed by the Turks is that it has very low timeliness requirements.
Especially on some more tangled issues, you can discuss them slowly.
Presumably this is the reason why they made this decision.
Therefore, while everyone was lamenting and discussing, the leader of the negotiating team announced an adjournment of the meeting, and then called Chang Haonan out alone.
The two quickly came to another smaller room nearby.
"Xiao Chang, I don't know much about aero engines, so before making a decision, I need to check with you in advance."
The other party asked straight to the point:
< br>"Technically speaking, do we have the ability to assist them in completing the TF10000 engine proposed by Hijikata?"
Chang Haonan answered decisively without much thought:
"Reporting to the leader, aviation development is a complex system engineering. We have many exclusive technologies that Americans do not have, but the opposite is also true."
"In other words, develop a vortex with similar overall performance to the F110GE132 Fan 10 and replicating the F110GE100 are two different things, at least in a short period of time.”
Although it is not directly denied, the meaning is obviously...
No.
"So there are rumors about Turbofan 10 using CFM56 as the core machine..."
"Of course it's fake."
Chang Haonan smiled and shook his head:
"From the overall design to the production and manufacturing of the turbofan 10, we did it all by ourselves, no matter what the F110 , AL31F, it doesn’t matter.”
The other party breathed a long sigh of relief, then turned slightly and looked out the window:
“Their first request, we don’t care. No matter what, it is impossible to agree. This not only involves the issue of 2 billion US dollars, but also involves the national image. ”
"But if you just agree to the second and third items, I'm afraid it won't be so easy to talk to the other party..."
At this point, he lowered his head and gently rubbed his eyebrows:
"How could such four illogical conditions be proposed..."
In fact, according to Chang Haonan's guess, the ones who proposed these four conditions should be several different interest groups in the other country, Ankara The senior management was unable to coordinate their relationships and demands, so in the end they had no choice but to throw the matter over.
It stands to reason that this situation should be handled better.
After some careful consideration, Chang Haonan stepped forward and said:
"Chief, Director Ding and I have thought of a way before that might make Ankara reconsider their conditions."
Originally, according to his idea, this matter should be raised by Ding Gaoheng at the meeting.
But the current situation seems more appropriate.
Sure enough, after hearing what he had in mind, the chief suddenly turned around:
"Let's talk about it."
"We can hint to the other party that if they refuse to allow the Varyag tug fleet to pass through the strait, we will consider Greece's request to join the new fighter development program. By then, the Greek Air Force will obtain a fighter jet that is more advanced than the F16C/D at a price close to the cost. "
"That's right..."
The leader was about to nod, but suddenly realized. What arrived:
“Wait a minute...did the Greeks make such a request to us?”
Regarding the "new fighter jet" Chang Haonan mentioned, his first reaction was almost naturally the J-10.
So...
It is outrageous to be able to jointly develop helicopters and fighter jets with NATO countries. If main battle equipment can be sold directly to NATO...
Laughing to death, What does it mean to rebel against Tiangang?
“Of course not.”
Chang Haonan spread his hands slightly:
“But the Greek Air Force has always been a loyal user of French fighter jets. From the Mirage F1 to the Mirage 2000, it is normal to continue to purchase new models. In the mid-1980s, the French had just When they withdrew from the EFA project, the Greeks did consider joining."
At this time, the chief finally reacted:
"Oh...you are talking about Rafale..."
Then he turned his hands away and walked back and forth in the room a few times.
bluff.
Risks and rewards coexist.
If the other party believes it, then everyone will be happy.
But if it is seen through, it will become even more disadvantageous.
And this strategy actually bets on the fact that the opponent does not dare to bet.
The conflict between Greece and Turkey is not a petty quarrel like between Britain and Iceland or Britain and Spain, but a solid one that bleeds to death and throws people off planes.
The outcome of each conflict will even directly affect the domestic situation of both parties.
At present, the air forces of Greece and Turkey are basically in balance. However, due to the cooling of relations with the United States, the latter's equipment update has not been smooth.
On the contrary, the Greek Air Force is actively seeking new equipment and has even begun to contact the United States about the introduction of the latest model F16C/Dblock52.
In accordance with its usual principle of "holding the two thighs of the United States and France at the same time", it seems reasonable to consider Rafale by the way.
What's more, you can get ultra-low prices, so there's no reason not to buy it.
And once Greece suddenly has dozens of third-and-a-half-generation fighter jets... the Turkish Air Force will almost certainly suffer a big loss.
If left to the past, perhaps they would have pinned their hopes on Washington's attitude, believing that the latter would not allow the balance of power over the Aegean Sea to be broken.
But last year’s outrageous show of force has proved that the Americans’ methods don’t seem to be that reliable...
In this case, even if there is no evidence, the opponent I dare not not believe it, I have to believe it.
After analyzing this point, the final conclusion is self-evident...
...
At the same time, Ankara.
In a conference room with a layout similar to that in the capital, the Turkish negotiating delegation is waiting for a response from China.
Although the various factions within it have never been able to reach a consensus, at least at the moment, the atmosphere in the room is relatively relaxed.
Finance ministries and central banks are expected to receive a large amount of interest-free borrowing, at least until the next election.
The cultural sector will receive a large number of tourists. Even if the individual spending power may be lower than that of Europe and the United States, it can still bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue every year.
The industrial sector is expected to receive a large investment infusion to salvage market confidence that has been shattered by rumors of foreign capital flight.
The military, which has the most weight to speak, sees hope in upgrading the main equipment of the air force.
Everything is so perfect——
According to their estimation, Varyag is an asset that China can never give up, so even if the conditions are harsher, the other side has no bargaining chips.
I’m afraid the most you can do is to adjust the premium amount in the first article.
"Your Excellency Unakitan, if you can receive the deposit, I hope that at least one-third of it can be used to supplement the shortfall in personnel expenditures in this year's military budget."
Deputy Chief of General Staff Hilimi Ozkirk told the head of the Ministry of Finance Kamal Unakitan.
Although he said "hope", there was obviously no discussion in his tone.
In most countries, it would be impossible for a general to talk to a civilian official like this.
This is naked political interference.
But in Türkiye, since the military has the responsibility of supervising the country, the rights of the military bosses are almost unlimited.
Don’t talk about a minister, even the Prime Minister will change him at any time.
Therefore, although Unakitan looked unwilling, he could only nod in agreement.
Suleiman Demirel, who was next to him, wanted to open his mouth to smooth things over, but after being glanced at by Ozkirk, he immediately retracted.
Twenty years ago, he was overthrown by the army overnight.
Although he has now made a comeback with his qualifications and has taken a prestigious position with little real power, his past experience has determined that he has no courage to stand out in front of the military.
Just when Ozkirk wanted to say something again, a staff member suddenly walked in hastily from outside.
I even bumped into the back of a chair on the way.
Just as Demirel was about to reprimand him, he saw the other party walking straight to the table at the front of the conference room.
"Is there good news to be announced?" He swallowed back the words that were on his lips.
If the Chinese have agreed to their request, it is understandable to be a little excited...
Thinking of this, Demirel Adjust your sitting posture and look forward with a smile.
At this time, the staff member had also opened the document in his hand:
"The Chinese side stated that it cannot accept the conditions proposed by us."
"?"
"Don't accept it?"
"How is it possible? Aren't they going to tow the ship back?"
"..."
There was a commotion at the scene——
In fact, more than half a year ago, Ankara had received a request from the United States to give the Varyag to Blocked in the Black Sea.
However, the reason why they finally decided to stop the Varyag had little to do with this matter.
I just want to blackmail you.
After all, after the end of the Cold War, the Turks have already experienced the feeling of being abandoned by chaos and abandonment, and it is impossible for them to tie themselves to the American tank so easily again.
In their judgment, any benefits are trivial. As long as they don't really hold down the aircraft carrier, they won't completely offend the Chinese people.
There is always room for change.
It should be said that this judgment is actually correct.
But I never expected that the Chinese people seemed to have no intention of bargaining with them, but just gave up their choice...
If this is the case, it will be a big trouble.
In the long run, not to mention offending a big country that is on the rise, it will not gain any immediate benefits.
Faced with this situation, some people were soon ready to kneel down:
"Otherwise... we lower our requirements and renegotiate with China?"
Turkey Human nature always likes to compromise...open a window...tear down the roof.txt
In short, for a country like this, if you really sit down and have a good talk with it, it will get angry with you.
But if you are about to overturn the table, then he will come over to mediate, quickly pull you back, and be willing to have a good talk.
However, this is not over yet.
After the scene became a little quieter, the staff continued to add the second half of the sentence:
"China also stated that if we refuse to implement the provisions of the Montreux Convention, we will allow If the Liang tug fleet passes through the strait, they will consider allowing Greece to inject capital into the new fighter jet currently in the development process and become the initial investor.”
"This means that the Hellenic Air Force can get an extremely low price and have priority in obtaining the right to supply this model."
The originally noisy dispute stopped instantly.
If the first half of the content is just a stone thrown into calm water.
The second half is when a nuclear bomb was detonated in the sea.
There was silence between the exploded heaven and earth.
"Wait a minute..."
The first person who couldn't hold back was Ozkirk, who was still arrogant just now:
"Have they mentioned more specific details, such as Model, or delivery time? ”
The special status of the Turkish military comes from the people’s strong defense of the military’s decision.
This kind of even somewhat unreasonable maintenance comes from the fact that in the Battle of the Dardanelles, the army vigorously defended the country in the face of an overwhelmingly superior enemy.
But on the other hand, if the Turkish army cannot continue to prove itself, the collapse of trust will also happen in an instant.
Obviously, the situation is currently developing out of control.
Unfortunately, the staff on the stage shook his head and indicated that it was not the case.
The person in charge of foreign affairs next to me, Ismail Jim, was obviously much calmer:
"I guess it should be the Rafale fighter jet being developed by Dassault."
"All exports of Rafale fighter jets need to be approved by China and France at the same time, let alone adding an original investor."
Ozkirk's mind was a little confused, he just opened his mouth, but did not say Speak up.
"The Greeks really want to cooperate with the French?"
Demirel also asked with concern.
If the Turkish army is really overwhelmed in the battle for the Aegean Sea, then the military will naturally bear the brunt, but they will not end well.
There was not much emotion in Jem's voice:
"In any case, their contact with the French must have been carried out secretly, and it is impossible to inform us."
" What is certain is that in the early years of the development of the Rafale fighter jet, the Greeks did show a strong interest. According to some decrypted information, they even sent technicians to inspect the design plan. However, the French had just left the EFA project at that time and had no motivation. Let’s do another joint research and development.”
“But now, considering that it will cost them a lot of extra money to ask the Chinese to help solve the power problem, then they have already introduced an additional partner. The second one seems easy to accept..."
"And there is one more thing to note. Although the main tugboat hired by China is from the Russian Navy, there is also a brake tugboat from a Greek company, and two There are many Greek crew members on board.”
As a veteran, Jem will not give his own judgment directly.
But every time he said a word, the faces of others present would become a little gloomier——
Before making the final decision to intercept the Varyag, the one they chose An important reference is David's operation on the ring project.
At that time, China did not show any effective countermeasures.
This is also the main reason why they have always believed that the Chinese people would give in easily in the past few days.
However, everyone forgot.
Although it has only been more than a month since the ring project was completed.
But the Chinese have a brand new bargaining chip in their hands.
Moreover, it is specifically targeted at Turkey.
……
It was as if the relaxed and carefree moments a few minutes ago had never happened.
Everyone’s face tightened.
After a long time, someone said:
“We have refused the Varyag’s navigation. This is something the whole world knows. If we fail to reach any agreement with China, that’s it. Letting that ship pass will definitely be very detrimental to our future management of the strait..."
This reason is the same as China's inability to accept the 2 billion guarantee deposit.
A matter of principle.
Once you give in this time, if others follow suit, there will be no peace.
Ozkirk frowned, unable to make a decision for a while.
He regrets it now.
If I had known this, I might as well have been a favor and let the ship go...
Now this operation is as fierce as a tiger, and the result is neither letting it go nor not letting it go.
Shooting myself in the foot.
"Gentlemen."
He took a deep breath, raised his head and looked at the other people around him:
"I propose to have a face-to-face conversation with Hua Xia, Solve this matter as soon as possible, especially to rule out the possibility of Greece acquiring a large number of advanced fighter jets, at least not in the next few years.”
"Who is in favor and who is against?"
(End of Chapter)