Chapter 422 Modern Level

The island government is now a puppet regime of the Soviet Union. However, Fusako Shigenobu is quite satisfied with this power. After all, their ideal is red. Now, red has achieved rule in the island country. All this is given by the Soviet Union. Fusako Shigenobu is very grateful to the Soviet Union and Andrei, and is willing to assist the Soviet Union in all work. Perhaps, ten or twenty years later, when Fusako Shigenobu's regime in the island country is more consolidated, he may have new ideas. At least now, he has no other choice.

Like this time, investing in China is certainly not simple, and there are complicated political issues involved. Fusako Shigenobu was keenly aware of the Soviet's purpose, so she quietly asked Andrei here. There might be eavesdropping devices in the hotel where she stayed, but here, in the music, it was quite safe.

"No." Andre said simply: "Do what you should do and develop the economy of the island country. That's the most important thing."

When the song ended, the two left the dance floor.

In the West, inviting someone to dance is very common. This activity does not have any other elements. Fusako Shigenobu returned to his seat, his face regaining the look of a confident politician.

The banquet continued. Andre praised the Chinese state banquet highly. He picked up his chopsticks and ate with relish.

Just like that, the sky slowly darkened, and the day's visit was temporarily over. At the top of China, a meeting was going on intensely.

"We can support many of our military industrial enterprises by exporting weapons to Iran," said the Minister of the Third Ministry of Machine Building. "Now, the Soviet Union wants us to stop exporting weapons to Iran. We will suffer a lot and some military industrial enterprises will have to close down."

"These military-industrial enterprises were all established in the 1960s. Now, the transformation of our country will inevitably be accompanied by the closure of a large number of military-industrial enterprises. We were mentally prepared for this when we decided to reform and open up. Iran's orders can temporarily allow these military-industrial enterprises to continue to operate, but they cannot prevent their eventual closure. Without innovation and competitiveness, the final fate of these enterprises is doomed. It is better to seize the opportunity of island country investment and speed up the transformation of these enterprises. For example, Changhong in Sichuan was originally a supporting enterprise for our airborne radar, but now it is firmly on the road of transformation. They have begun to produce black-and-white TVs and radios! Taking this opportunity to introduce technology from the island country and improve their production lines can achieve the correct transformation of the enterprise. This is the most important thing!"

"If all our military-industrial enterprises go bankrupt, how will we produce our weapons in the future?"

Everyone was arguing over whether to continue selling arms to Iran to make a profit and keep those military-industrial enterprises alive, or to take advantage of this opportunity to achieve transformation as quickly as possible.

Although Deng Xiaoping had proposed developing a market economy, many people still had no consensus on how to proceed. In their thinking, they still held on to the goal of putting military first.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what is the purpose of our current reform and opening up?" Mr. Deng said to the crowd.

"Open our doors, absorb the world's advanced technology, and realize our country's take-off again!"

"Yes, we must open our doors and look to the world. We can find that our country's economy is very backward, and our various industrial levels are on the verge of being left behind and eliminated! If we want to introduce the world's advanced level to develop ourselves, we must give up something. Our reforms will also bankrupt some companies, end the big pot system, and cause some uncompetitive companies to close down. It is known that it is very painful for workers to lose their jobs, but we must continue on this path."

Mr. Deng’s words set a tone, and many people understood that compared with some backward military-industrial enterprises, sacrificing the interests of these enterprises in exchange for progress in other areas is a price worth paying.

The introduction of technology from the island countries was the result of the Soviet Union's promotion, and the Soviet Union would also provide low-interest loans to help China overcome its initial difficulties. The Soviets did this in the hope that China would support them on the Iranian issue.

Repaying a favor with a favor is the moral obligation of the Chinese nation. From the perspective of national interests, this view has more advantages than disadvantages. Needless to say, on the issue of Vietnam, the Soviet Union supported China. If the Soviet Union had single-handedly protected the interests of Vietnam, China would definitely not have fought so happily.

"However, twenty Il-76 transport aircraft seem a little insufficient." The Minister of Defense said, "The Soviet Union's offer is very suitable. We are in urgent need of this strategic transport capability. However, our naval vessels are also seriously outdated. I think that instead of agreeing to the Soviet Union's request, we should also order two advanced destroyers from the Soviet Union!"

The Air Force has fully introduced the MiG-23 series of fighter jets, which is considered an upgrade. The Army's main battle tanks are being designed based on the T-72 prototype. Only the Navy is still very backward.

The navy is now using the Luda-class destroyer, which is a copy of the Soviet Kolin-class destroyer. As the first generation of missile destroyers after World War II, this type of warship has long been outdated.

Although the Chinese Navy also wants to replace its warships with new ones, it is helpless because of its weak capabilities and is unable to develop high-performance warships. As for purchasing from abroad, the West has blocked all avenues. Now, it can only turn to the Soviet Union for help!

"Yes, the Soviet Union's latest Sovremenny-class destroyer has very good performance." The Navy Commander's eyes lit up: "If we have two Sovremenny-class destroyers, we will be able to take on the strategic mission in the East China Sea when there is a problem in Taiwan!"

Modern-class destroyer! This 8,000-ton destroyer is the latest technological achievement of the Soviet Union!

Large-caliber naval guns, supersonic anti-ship missiles, air defense missiles with a range of more than 20 kilometers, and various advanced radar systems. If this warship can join the Chinese Navy, it will raise the combat effectiveness of the Chinese Navy to a higher level!

However, this is a bit wishful thinking. You know, the first ship of the Sovremenny-class destroyer has just been sea-tested. For the Soviet Union, this is also their trump card!

"Okay, then we will make this request to the Soviet Union." Deng made up his mind: "Our navy must defend our East China Sea rights and interests at the critical moment."

Although developing the economy requires the military to temporarily endure and reduce the military, Mr. Deng has already begun to consider the plan, but strengthening the navy and air force is also urgent.