Babylonian Empire

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Now, the United States and Iraq are getting closer. It is rumored that the United States even wants to sell the E-3 pre-warning aircraft to Iraq. Price, in fact, the last sentence is very polite, but he forgot that the guy on the other end of the phone is very greedy.

"I am very grateful to Secretary Gorbachev. We now need to import 27 Su-[-] fighter jets from your country. The transaction amount is determined by you, and we will pay in the first time." Hearing that the other party is so generous, Qu Sai Of course you're welcome, just express your thoughts directly.

However, just after he finished speaking, he regretted it a little. Su-27, the current Su-27, is not the Su-27 six years later. The most advanced fighter jet in the Soviet Air Force that has only entered full service this year!

The quality of an aircraft can be judged by its appearance. A good-looking aircraft must be an excellent aircraft. Although this sentence is a bit arbitrary, it is true for fighter jets. Su-27, from the appearance, It will be unforgettable for everyone who sees it for the first time.

The slightly drooping nose, the cantilever-style center wing, and the smooth curved forward-extending side wings outside the wing root perfectly blend the aircraft together, with almost no sharp joints visible.The normal layout of twin engines and double vertical tails, and a pointed tail cone at the tail, the wedge-shaped air intake is located at the front and bottom of the wing-body fusion, and the air intake can be seen from the abdomen leading directly to the engine at the tail. The entire aircraft, As if riding on an engine, it is so natural, so beautiful, and so full of power. In later generations, this kind of aircraft was exported to the eastern powers in large quantities, and after being thoroughly grasped by the eastern powers, they formed their J-11 fleet.

The large fighter jet with integrated wing and body is another option for the Iraqi Air Force, but at present, the Soviet Union will never export it to Iraq. In fact, before the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Iraq could never get such a fighter jet.

There was silence on the phone for a long time. Qusay knew that the other party was not considering whether to export fighter jets like Iraq, but how to reject Qusay. Gorbachev regretted it very much, so he just didn't say that much. Well, now, how does he show his friendship with Iraq?

Fortunately, Qusay is very knowledgeable. When he heard that Gorbachev was gagged by himself, he immediately said: "This kind of aircraft in your country is equipped with troops. I must be in great demand in your country. Even if we After placing an order, I'm afraid it will take a few years for it to arrive, right?"

"Yes, after a few years, when our own air force equipment is in place, we will give priority to exporting to Iraq." Gorbachev immediately said.Who can tell what will happen a few years later?

Gorbachev heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the other party was very understanding. Otherwise, he really didn’t know how to communicate. Who knows, he hadn’t slowed down yet. When he heard the other side, he made another proposal. This time, he refused again. I'm afraid it's not appropriate.

"We in Iraq want to participate in your country's GLONASS satellite navigation system. For example, you will provide us with the civilian parameters of this navigation satellite. We will equip a large number of receivers for this navigation system in Iraq. The navigation system provides a certain amount of operating funds to help manage this navigation system," Qusay continued.

He was rejected just now, but this time, Gorbachev will definitely not refuse again, otherwise, he also knows that he will definitely not be able to agree to his requests.

Satellite navigation systems, in future wars, Qusay knows the huge role they will play. If you don’t know the name, then, when it comes to GPS, I’m afraid everyone will know that it allows Lu Chi to bid farewell to the painful experience of getting lost. It only needs to cooperate with the navigation map to realize the function of guiding the way, which is just a small use.

GPS, the most important thing, is precise navigation, which can increase the strike precision of one's own weapons. For example, almost all weapons of later generations will add GPS function, and improve their strike precision by receiving GPS signals.

GPS is the satellite navigation system of the United States. For a country that does not have its own navigation system, the use of this system of the United States will be restricted at any time during wartime.

Although GPS has blossomed everywhere in later generations, when it comes to satellite navigation systems, the Soviet Union is at the forefront.The Soviet Union started a satellite navigation project in 1976. This GLONASS system will use 24 satellites to realize global positioning services, which can provide high-precision three-dimensional space and speed information, as well as timing services.

According to the design, the GLONASS constellation satellite consists of 24 satellites in medium orbit, including 21 working stars and 3 backup stars, distributed on 3 circular orbital planes.From 1982 to this year, the Soviet Union launched a total of 3 simulated satellites and 18 prototype satellites for testing.Due to the backward electronic technology of the Soviet Union, the design life of these test satellites is only one year.Even so, the official construction of the GLONASS system has begun this year, and improved GLONASS satellites will be launched into space one after another.

This system is a project of the Soviet military. However, when it was developed, it put forward the idea of ​​military and civilian dual-use, and did not charge civilian end users nor reduce the precision.Now, Qusay proposed that joining this project is aimed at this opportunity.

In later generations, this system was in a state of paralysis at any time after the disintegration of the Soviet Union. The life of the satellite was short, and Russia had no funds for supplementary network launches, which led to GPS occupying the global satellite positioning market.

Even if it is only for civilian use, Iraq can make a lot of money by developing terminal receivers. Besides, Russia, which is raising funds everywhere, may not be able to withstand its own temptation and hand over this system to Iraq. At that time, Iraq will integrate the technologies of the East and the West, and will definitely be able to occupy half of the satellite positioning market and drive GPS out of the game!

Moreover, this system has an advantage that GPS does not have, that is, it has strong anti-interference ability!

"We will carefully consider your proposal, and we will definitely give you a satisfactory answer," Gorbachev said.

"We will put forward a proposal on production reduction at the OPEC meeting as soon as possible, and I will do my best to persuade countries such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait." Qusay also agreed.

Chapter 7: Gorbachev came to power

Although it is just over March now, the heat wave outside has already begun to hit people, and even the protesting demonstrators seem to have lost their vitality during the day. They are unwilling to risk their passion on the street, or, they have already I was so hungry that I had no energy left.

Nimeiri stood in front of the huge map. The shape of the Sudan was like an elongated heart. Now, the southern region was undergoing a rebellion, and he was conquering it step by step.

Although there is an air-conditioning system in the room, he still feels stuffy and hot. The button of his jacket has been unbuttoned, and his hands are on his waist. , showing his ruthlessness.

"Recently, our offensive has been relatively smooth. Those rebellious troops in the south will soon be conquered by us, and the southern region will return to our control." Defense Minister Abdul said.

"If they want to rebel, then let them know the end of the rebellion! Any forces that try to split Sudan will have no good results!" Nimaili said.

"President, the fact that the United States invited you to visit..." Abdul asked cautiously.

"Visit?" Nimeiri remembered that at the beginning of the year, President Reagan had invited him to visit the United States. Out of the need to deal with Gaddafi, the United States was trying to close their relationship with Sudan.

"A few days ago, the United States sent another invitation, asking you to visit the United States soon." Abdul said.

The current domestic situation is uncertain, and Nimeiri does not know whether it is appropriate to visit the United States now.

"The United States has already invited us twice. If we don't go again, it seems a little inappropriate. Moreover, in addition to applying for more weapons aid from the United States this time, we also need to apply for food aid from them. Our current The problem is only temporary, as long as the food problem is resolved, those outside demonstrations will naturally calm down and the people will settle down." Seeing the president hesitate, Abdul continued.

"Yes, the United States has provided us with a large number of weapons. We should enhance our friendship with the United States." Mahmoud also said.

"In this case, I'll go to the United States to have a look. Finally, I can get them to provide us with a batch of heavy weapons, such as tanks. This will be very beneficial to our army's offensive." Nimeili finally made up his mind.

There was no strange expression on Abdul's face, but he finally made up his mind.

The United States cannot save Sudan, only Qusay-Abdullah is the patron saint of their Arabs!

...Gorbachev put down the phone and was quite satisfied with Qusay's statement. As long as the Middle East can reduce oil production and let oil prices go up again, then the Soviet Union's economy may improve. Otherwise, no one can save it. Not the Soviet Union.

All telephone calls in the Soviet Union are subject to monitoring by the KGB, including this kind of international hotline. Gorbachev is not afraid of being monitored. What he said just now is to fulfill his duties as a central secretary. His own efforts to keep the Soviet Union through this financial difficulty, and, on the contrary, his move will help him play an active role in the process of striving for supreme power.

Gorbachev walked out of this special hotline room and returned to his office. Within half an hour, he saw Ligachev coming in a hurry.

"Gorbachev, General Secretary Chernenko has just passed away." Ligachev said in a low voice.

Gorbachev's face changed. It was time to come, but he finally came. However, he was not ready. Now, Gromyko, Ustinov and others have not expressed their absolute support for him. , Can he aspire to the highest level of power?

Chernenko left. Originally, after Brerinev's death, he, the chief steward of the Tibney gang, was the most powerful to take office, but he was defeated by Andropov, who was born in the KGB. After leaving Andropov, Chernenko finally took over the position of supreme leader, but at this time, his body could no longer support the leadership of this huge empire. Now that Chernenko is gone, The Soviet Union can no longer be governed by old people. The Soviet Union must be reformed. This is the voice of almost everyone.However, Chernenko did not leave behind a successor. Who will be the leader?

At the subsequent meeting of the Politburo, the senior leaders of the Soviet Union discussed the funeral of Chernenko, and the struggle between Gorbachev and Grishin finally reached its highest stage.

"I think that tomorrow, we should hold another meeting of the Politburo to discuss the issue of our country's leaders." Grishin spoke first.

Today is the meeting of the Politburo, but the topic of discussion today is the funeral of General Secretary Chernenko, and the meeting to be held tomorrow will determine the leadership of the huge Soviet Union.

"Discussing the issue of our country's leaders cannot be held at a Politburo meeting. More people should be involved. I propose that a zhōngyāng committee should be convened," Gorbachev said.

The meeting to be held tomorrow will decide who can take office. None of them will compromise, and they each put forward their own favorable propositions.

The Politburo meeting is the highest-level meeting in the country. Only a dozen people from the core of the country participate, while the zhōngyāng committee is attended by more than 100 people from the next level.

In the zhōngyāng committee, Gorbachev could get more votes; in the Politburo meeting, Grishin could get more votes.

"I agree to convene a meeting of the Politburo." At this time, the elder Gromyko interrupted the debate between the two parties and said.

Hearing Gromyko's words, no one said a word. This old Red Guard has a lot of energy. Since he proposed this decision, no one objected.

Gorbachev was overjoyed. Did Gromyko's performance today indicate that he would support him?

After the meeting adjourned, Gorbachev knew that what he needed to do now was to immediately lobby the central committee members of the states to get them to support him.

"Gromyko, are you going to support Gorbachev?" Ustinov said.After the meeting adjourned, Ustinov, Gromyko and KGB Chairman Chebrikov held a small meeting.

"Yes." Gromyko said, "I think that only Gorbachev can take on the task of leading the Soviet Union out of its current predicament."

"Is it impossible for Grishin?" Ustinov asked.

"Chebrikov, show that recording to Ustinov," Gromyko said.

The recording he was talking about was the telephone recording of Gorbachev and Qusay recorded by the KGB.