Chapter 426 Buy as much as you can

"Los Angeles-class submarines and Ohio-class submarines?"

When Fang Xiang heard this, his jaw dropped to the ground.

Is this something Lao Mi can sell?

“No, no, no, I’m not talking about buying finished products, but rather buying silent technology and some submarine-related technologies.

As you know, our country's 091 is not very useful and 092 has many problems now.

As a result, only a few ships were built.

093 is currently under development, and many technical difficulties have not been overcome.

So, do you think we can buy the relevant technology from Lao Mi?"

Minister Xu pinched his chin and talked about the current difficulties of domestic submarines.

“It might be a bit difficult...

Speaking of which, Los Angeles is not the newest nuclear submarine, but it is the newest nuclear attack submarine in service with the United States.

Not to mention Ohio, the latest strategic nuclear submarine.

They will definitely not transfer the relevant technology.

But if we go to General Shipping Company...

I can ask someone about it.”

Fang Xiang thought about it for a while, and felt that since the nuclear submarine was his last resort and was an extraordinary relationship, no one would be willing to sell it.

Even though Xiaomi and Huami are in the honeymoon period now, Xiaomi will not sell out its most advanced technology.

If we buy something older, whether we like it or not is one thing, but don't buy one and find it is not as good as your own, that would be a joke.

However, Fang Xiang immediately thought of the Bao family.

The Bao family has a very good relationship with George H.W. Bush. Although George H.W. Bush is not the president yet, he has been re-elected as the vice president.

Maybe I can get some connections with the upper echelons, plus the two countries have good relations, what if there's a chance?

“However, the Bao family has a good relationship with Lao Mi’s upper echelons.

Also ask him to help with questions about avionics, radar, and engines.

Is this the money? "

Fang wanted to just put it bluntly. Lao Bao is not young anymore, and if his connections are not used anymore, they will expire and become invalid.

It would be better to do it now and get it done in one step. But... money is the key factor.

No matter what, you have to approve the money. Don't just talk nicely, but if you don't give the money, it will be no fun, right?

“I’m sure I have what you want.

If submarine technology can be bought with money, I will find a way myself."

As soon as Minister Xu heard the name Bao family, he knew that this matter might actually have some potential.

It involves national defense issues. Although it is painful to spend this money, everyone knows that this money will have to be paid sooner or later.

Buying in advance and learning the technology in advance is better than having to spend money later after encountering difficulties. He understands this principle.

There is no way. The country is so far behind in terms of submarines.

Although they have their own submarines, their performance is not good, which is obvious to all.

If this hole can be filled, I don't think anyone will say anything about spending this money.

“Okay, that’s what you say.

I will contact the Bao family. We will contact them when there is news."

Fang Xiang didn't waste any time. He drank the cold tea in one gulp, then got up and left.

I owe too many debts. I didn’t have money before, so I can only pay off the debts bit by bit later.

Since I have money now, I don’t have to wait until later to pay these bills.

In recent years, it has been said that it is better to buy than to make, but in fact, this matter should be looked at from two aspects.

It would be nonsense if these core projects simply rely on foreign countries, give up independent research and stop self-reliance.

But if you can buy it to make up for your shortcomings and absorb technology for your own use, then it must be a good thing.

Just like Fang Xiang knows better than anyone else now, simply introducing technology cannot solve the fundamental problem. The key lies in how to digest and absorb it, and innovate independently. Ultimately, making domestic products flourish is the right way.

But we still have to find a way to do things.

If you directly ask to buy in the name of the country, there is a high probability that Mike won't sell it to you even if he is in the honeymoon period with you.

You know, the reason why Lao Mi is in a honeymoon period with us is because he thinks we are worth using, not that they suddenly changed their minds and think we are their own people.

So, after leaving the capital, Fang Xiang flew directly to Guangzhou to meet Lao Bao.

"hiss...

Do you have such a big appetite?

How much does it cost to buy so many things? "

Bao Yugang looked at the list Fang Xiang had made and instantly took a breath of cold air.

Not to mention how much technology there is, there is a long list of American companies that need cooperation.

You know, there are still quite a few people within Xiaomi who are opposed to the friendly relations between Xiaomi and Huami.

That’s right, Lao Mi himself is not a monolithic entity. He is like a schizophrenic patient, some people have this idea, some people have that idea.

Huami is in a honeymoon period now because they have to stay together in order to fight against the Soviet Union.

But now, after nearly ten years of bleeding at Laoshan, the strength of the Su State is actually no longer as strong as before.

On the surface, the Soviet Union's 86th military exercise frightened the whole world, but many people with a keen eye discovered the reality that the Soviet Union was strong on the outside but weak on the inside.

In addition, many Americans did not make the expected money during this honeymoon period.

After all, China is not completely open to allowing Americans to enter and make money for you.

So naturally, some different voices gradually began to emerge within Lao Mi.

“I also know that some things are troublesome and difficult.

Why not try it out first and buy as much as you can.”

Fang Xiang also knew what Lao Bao meant. Some companies might be willing to accept technology transfer for money or to be pro-China.

But even so, it would require the support of many senior members of Congress.

It’s not as simple as I give them money and they will sell it.

“It will probably cost a lot of money, does the country have that much money now?

I heard that the sale to a major camel dealer in the second half of this year was only for a few billion.

These, I'm afraid they must be worth tens of billions, right?"

That’s right, this year the camel went to the rabbit’s house again and bought the third daughter.

Bao Yugang has his own channels and good relations with the upper echelons, so he is also aware of this matter.

"Don't worry about the money. As long as Lao Mi is willing to sell, we have the money to buy it."

Fang wanted to know that even though Bao Yugang knew a lot of channels, there were some things he couldn't say.

I can only give him a reassurance.

"Okay, then I'll go to America now to look for Bush."

Although Lao Bao was not destined to have a son, he was very clear-headed and knew the seriousness of the matter.

He put away the documents and left without saying anything else.

Fang Xiang looked at Lao Bao's back, and was calculating in his mind how many orders he could complete this time and how much money it would cost.

Even if half of this order can be executed, it is still a large order worth tens of billions.

Let the country pay for this? Fang Xiang felt that it was difficult. Although he had only handed over 100 billion, the country was so big and there were many places where money was needed.

It is impossible to spend all the money on the military.

Especially in recent years, when the relationship between China and Xiaomi is good, they should set an example of taking a back seat militarily.

On the contrary, he still had more than 60 billion from the last stock market crash. Now the U.S. stock market is still in the shadow of Black Monday, but Fang wanted to invest the more than 60 billion directly in more than a dozen stocks that became very famous in later generations, such as Coca-Cola, Apple, Walmart, etc.

Because the amount of funds was so huge, these stocks went against the trend and rebounded by more than ten points, causing many people to shout that the stock market crash was over and that the stock market was about to regain confidence and reach new heights again.

Soon after, many retail investors and some small institutions and small funds also responded, allowing Fang Xiang to earn more than 10 billion yuan.

If this deal is honest, Fang Xiang doesn't mind being a banker and making money.

But before that, Fang wanted to shift his focus to the JF-17.