Chapter 1460 Making ‘Cards’

Chapter 1462 Making ‘cards’

Du Fei instantly understood what Sa Damu meant. He was to feed him with a big order first, and then talk about the next thing that was hard to say.

It should be said or not, although this method is old-fashioned, it is really effective.

This is the principle of eating someone's mouth and taking advantage of someone's hands.

In addition to 1,500 tanks, Sadamu also has a series of equipment and a large amount of ammunition this time, with a total value of nearly 10 billion US dollars!

So far, from the outbreak of the war to the present, Babylon's money spent on flowers and fruits alone has reached 20 billion US dollars, accounting for nearly half of its entire foreign exchange reserves.

However, Du Fei did not agree immediately. Instead, he frowned and said: "Everything else is easy to talk about, just these 1,500 tanks... we need it before the end of the year. The time is a bit tight~"

Sa Damu frowned and said: "This...my brother, please think of a way~"

Du Fei had actually made a calculation in his mind: "If it is delayed until the first half of next year, it will definitely be no problem to deliver 1,500 tanks, but you will use them at the end of the year. I'm afraid it will be difficult. I can get up to 600 firefighting 2 tanks before the end of the year." No., there are 900 Type 69s left... If you really don’t want to wait, I’ll try to see if I can get some active Type 69s in our army for you..."

When Sa Damu heard this, he was subconsciously unhappy.

This is obvious. The Type 69 tank is said to be an independent design, but it is basically based on the T-55. How can it be compared with the Fire No. 2.

But the question now lies here, it depends on how he chooses.

Whether to choose well or to choose quickly, you cannot have both.

Sa Damu pursed his lips, pulled out his teeth, bit his teeth, and made a decision.

All weapons and tactics serve strategy, and strategies that have been formulated cannot be modified casually due to some uncertain factors.

Since it is determined to launch a new offensive at the end of the year, everything else must serve this established big goal.

Sa Damu said: "Okay, 69 is 69!"

Having settled this matter, we finally moved on to the next topic.

Sa Damu had some free time and raised the topic of developing mushroom bombs.

Du Fei was not too surprised. This matter was not a secret in the first place. In the world before Du Fei traveled through time, Sa Damu was very ambitious. He once tried every means to develop mushroom bombs, but was later raided by the Youtai Air Force using F-16 Fighter jets carrying missiles destroyed related facilities near Bagoda.

But having said that, even without the Utai Air Force raid, it would be difficult to produce mushroom bombs with Babylon's technical capabilities.

A fruit family that doesn't even have basic industry will have a hard time producing mushrooms no matter how rich it is.

Technology, talent, raw materials, various equipment... Babylon does not have the conditions.

More importantly, they also chose an unreliable partner.

Although France is a member of the P5, the French have become increasingly unreliable since World War I.

When cooperating with them, you must be prepared to be cheated at any time.

Under such conditions, you can say that throwing big wood can produce mushroom bombs? On the contrary, Du Fei was more willing to believe that Youtai took this opportunity to use air force raids to humiliate Sa Damu, the most popular young leader in the Middle East.

Back to the present, it is reasonable for Sa Damu to take the initiative to find Du Fei, hoping that Huaguo can help him get mushroom bombs.

Anyway, after all the calculations, there are only a few companies in the world that can help him. Sulian and America have been excluded. As the former suzerain of Babylon, Yingguo still has a certain influence, but the problem is that the current Babylon is not what it was originally. The independent Kingdom of Babylon was in the hands of Ying Guo, but a new government was established after another death.

The rest is French and fruit.

Du Fei looked embarrassed: "Mushroom bomb~ This is not a trivial matter. I can't make the decision. But as a friend, I will try my best to help you fight for it, but..."

Sa Damu is a human spirit, and he immediately heard the implication of Du Fei's words, and said quickly: "My brother, please don't worry, I will never embarrass you. I have prepared 20 billion US dollars for the mushroom bomb project. As long as the flowers and fruits can Help us..."

Du Fei nodded with satisfaction, saying that Sa Damu was quite good in this aspect.

Knowing the situation in Babylon, there is no other way but to spend money desperately. No matter whether it cooperates with the French or Huaguo, the only bargaining chip in Babylon's hand is the US dollar.

After talking about business and sending Du Fei away, Sa Damu let out a sigh of relief with a tired look on his face and rubbed his temples vigorously with his hands.

Since the beginning of the war with Persia, he has not slept peacefully for a single day, especially in the past few months, most of which has been bad news.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have pinned his hopes on mushroom bombs.

However, after the test just now, Du Fei's reaction disappointed him.

Although Du Fei treated him politely and warmly, unlike the French with contempt in his bones, it could not change certain facts.

Soon an old man older than Sa Damu appeared in front of him.

"Uncle~" Sa Damu pursed his lips, looked at the old man's complicated expression, and said in a low voice, "I let you down."

The old man's name was Becker, and he was the great commander of Babylon before Sadam. He overthrew the ruler of Rahman, established the current Babylon, and promoted Sadam to a high position.

Although there were some differences with Sa Damu in the later period, it did not affect his status.

There is a rumor in the outside world, especially in the West, that Sa Damu replaced Becker through the palace reform.

But now it seems that the relationship between the two is significantly gentler and closer.

Becker stepped forward and patted Sa Damu on the shoulder: "Don't be like this. Back then, you swore to the true God to lead Babylonia towards a strong revival, and now you are shrinking back when you encounter some difficulties?"

Sa Damu raised his head: "Sorry, uncle, I..."

Becker interrupted: "The road to greatness is never smooth sailing. If you think something is smooth, it only means that it is not important, or its value is not as great as it seems. Do you understand, my child~ "

Sa Damu remained silent. He understood what Becker meant, saying that he was too complacent before launching the war.

In fact, before that, Becker had reminded him that Persia was a big country and not to go to war easily.

But he felt that Persia had just undergone positive changes and was at its weakest. Such an opportunity was rare.

In fact, in a sense, Sa Damu's judgment was not wrong. Now is indeed the time when Persia is at its weakest.

It's just that he knows the enemy but doesn't know himself.

He lacked a sufficiently accurate understanding of Babylon's strength and overestimated his own strength.

Becker saw it and reminded him, but unfortunately, his reminder only aroused Sa Damu's determination to prove himself.

But no matter what, there is no point in talking about it now.

Becker turned to ask: "What did the fruit man say just now?"

Sa Damu shook his head and said: "He promised to help us fight for it. Based on my experience in dealing with him in the past few years, it shouldn't be a big problem, but..."

In fact, this time Sa Damu approached Du Fei and hoped that Huaguo would help him get mushroom bombs, which was just the next best thing.

Even if everything goes well with the cooperation, it will be several years or even more than ten years before the mushroom bomb is actually developed.

Far water can't quench the near thirst. What he wants most now is ready-made mushroom bombs, the kind that can be used immediately. Just give them to Persia.

Unfortunately, as soon as he tentatively raised his head on this issue, Du Fei directly avoided him and blocked him.

Becker had already expected it and said in a deep voice: "It's not surprising. Except for the relationship between America and Yutai, no matter how much money you spend, you won't be able to buy mushroom bombs."

Obviously Babylon and Huaguo don’t have such a close friendship yet.

Moreover, even for America and Yutai, the mushroom bomb in Yutai's hand is still a bluffing device. Everyone knows that he has it, but he does not admit that it requires America's approval at all levels when it needs to be used.

Basically, under normal circumstances, Youtai could not get the password even if he wanted to fire mushroom bombs.

Becker said: "What are your next plans?"

Sa Damu said: "We must have mushroom bombs. Since we can't buy them, we will make them ourselves. We must make them no matter what, no matter how much it costs!"

Becker nodded: "Since you have this determination, cheer up. You are the Lion of Babylon. Anyone can be depressed, but you... Sadam Hussein cannot."

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After two days in Babylon, Du Fei left by plane.

Although I only had two short days in Bagoda this time, I gained a lot.

The third Babylonian arms and ammunition order alone reached 10 billion US dollars.

Moreover, a mushroom bomb project worth 20 billion will follow.

Although the $20 billion that came out of Sa Damu's mouth was certainly watery, even at a 20% discount it was still $16 billion.

Du Fei sat on the plane and watched the Babylon Airport shrink in his field of vision. Then the plane headed southwest, passed over Shate, made a big circle, and then headed east.

After nearly ten hours of flight, we landed at Beijing Airport.

After getting off the plane, Du Fei was full of energy and drove directly to Zhu's father's office to report on his work without stopping.

In the car, Zhang Wenzhong, who came to pick him up, ordered: "Old Zhang, please contact Lou Hongyi immediately and ask him to go to Tehran and tell the Persians that Sadam is going to buy 1,500 tanks from us..."

Zhang Wenzhong quickly recorded it and couldn't help being surprised.

I had known that Babylon had a lot of money, but such a big deal in a row still makes people scratch their teeth.

As the chief steward of a fire-fighting equipment company, Zhang Wenzhong was aware of every transaction with Babylon and Persia, and his heart beat faster when he thought of the total amount.

Zhang Wenzhong changed cars midway and returned directly to the company.

Du Fei went straight to Zhu's father's office.

Next to Dad Zhu today is a secretary named Wang.

As Dad Zhu's work was adjusted, several more secretaries were added to his side. Secretary Wang was the newly transferred one. He is thirty-six years old this year and has a handsome appearance.

"Brother Wang~" Du Fei greeted with a smile and glanced inside: "Are there any guests?"

Secretary Wang smiled and said, "It's Minister Sun who's inside. The leader said you should come in immediately."

Du Fei responded and walked in together. He waited outside the office door for a while before Secretary Wang knocked on the door and entered.

After a while, Dad Zhu and an old man of about the same age came out. Du Fei had not seen each other.

Dad Zhu introduced: "Xiao Fei, my name is Uncle Sun."

Du Fei shouted after him.

Uncle Sun smiled happily and said: "Okay, okay, the future is terrible~" Then he said to Dad Zhu: "Then I'll leave first, and the next step will be carried out according to the established plan."

Dad Zhu nodded, watched the man go, and then took Du Fei back to the office.

Before sitting down, Dad Zhu asked with a smile: "I heard that you gained a lot in Babylon this time~"

Du Fei chuckled: "It's true that the harvest is not small, but Sa Damu probably squeezed it all dry, and it's time to borrow money in the future."

Dad Zhu nodded, probably knowing the situation in Babylon.

After Secretary Wang made two cups of tea and put them down, Du Fei started talking about the mushroom bomb.

Dad Zhu listened carefully, frowning from time to time.

After Du Fei finished speaking, Zhu's father couldn't help but chuckled: "This Sadamu is really willing to spend 20 billion US dollars~ It's a big pie for us!"

Du Fei heard Zhu's father's tone, and seemed to be more inclined to refuse, so he continued: "Dad, I think the 20 billion US dollars may not be a pie in the sky, at least we can eat most of it."

Zhu's father raised his eyebrows: "Are you really going to help them make mushroom bombs?"

Du Fei smiled and leaned forward and said: "Why not help? It can't be done anyway."

Zhu's father was stunned, and raised his finger to Du Fei: "You..."

Du Fei continued: "Dad, I'm not kidding, why did the French agree to help them before? Isn't it because they are eyeing the money they sell oil? Anyway, with Babylon's industrial base and technological level, it can't be done. There is no consequence. Why not make this money?"

Zhu's father pursed his lips, picked up the teacup and took a sip. What Du Fei said is not unreasonable.

Du Fei continued, "Besides, we are the same as Faguo. We either cooperate secretly or generate electricity for civilian use. Even America and Sulian can't find fault with it. Besides making money, this has two benefits for us."

Dad Zhu put down his teacup: "Tell me in detail, what are the benefits?"

Du Fei said, "First, it is to expand our influence in the Arab world; second, we can use this matter to make a 'card' for ourselves. If this matter can be advanced to a certain extent, then America or Sulian, if they want us to stop, they have to show 'sincerity'."

Dad Zhu narrowed his eyes slightly, of course, he understood what Du Fei meant by 'making a card for himself'.

This is a method often used by big countries in games. If there is no card to play in a certain matter, then make a card for yourself through some means.

In the words of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, it is to create something out of nothing.

For example, the issue of disarmament with Sulian is currently in a deadlock and cannot be advanced.

So letting Sadamu obtain the mushroom bomb will obviously threaten Sulian's layout in the Middle East. If Sulian wants to stop it, it has to talk to Huaguo.

This is equivalent to making a card for yourself.

In fact, the cooperation between the French and Sadamu is also using this method in a sense.

However, in the world before Du Fei traveled through time, France did not play this trick well and was broken by America, who directly used the Utai Air Force to destroy the mushroom facilities in Babylon.

This is that you can make cards, but I have more cards in my hand, not only more, but also dare to play.

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