Chapter 333: with translation of chapter title

Xiumu-Houlanmai strode into the palace.

"Your Majesty, the news published in the Washington Post has surprised us greatly; did you really purchase medium-range ballistic missiles from the East?"

"Of course not!" the old king flatly denied: "This report is seriously distorted!"

"Then... what is the truth?"

Xiumu-Houlan felt as a diplomat, he was truly stifled; if this were in Europe, or in an island country like South Korea, he would surely have been able to shout curses and rebuke loudly, but with the Saudis, he still had to coax them, lest they become alienated.

At this moment, what exactly does the other side want to say?

"We indeed purchased missiles from the East, but we guarantee that this missile is certainly within international standards."

"Internationally, although there is no formal regulation yet, by convention the export range of ballistic missiles cannot exceed three hundred kilometers." Xiumu-Houlan continued patiently: "Is the missile you purchased also like that?"

"That's right, exactly!"

Xiumu-Houlan almost laughed in anger.

"According to the Washington Post's introduction, the missile you have obtained should be the East's DF-3, a medium-range ballistic missile with a range of up to two thousand eight hundred kilometers!"

"Really? How would I not know? When we purchased it, they said the range was three hundred kilometers, they just said... the error is somewhat large."

Xiumu-Houlan sensed something, his eyelids began to twitch violently.

"How large is the error?"

"I don't know, who can say exactly how much error this missile has? A few hundred kilometers, even up to a thousand kilometers..."

"Your Majesty, you mean that the Saudis' purchased missile has a range of three hundred, with an error of two thousand five hundred?"

"It seems... that's the case."

"Your Majesty, forgive my frankness, this is clearly just playing word games; you actually want to use this method to deceive us. Let me tell you, this matter has created a very negative impact internationally, with many opposing voices. If you continue to go ahead stubbornly, you will end up isolated in society."

"What negative impact, opposing voices—the international media are all controlled by the Israelis; their opinions are of no reference to us. The Saudis have the right to independently develop our national defense; we don't need others to chime in. Mr. Houlan, what do you mean? Is the US trying to interfere in the Saudis' internal affairs?"

We've already given you the reasons; if you still dare to keep arguing, then next we'll break off relations!

"No, no, certainly not; we merely..."

"I've heard that some US congressmen are advocating sanctions against the Saudis in parliament, even calling for an economic blockade; faced with such a despicable attitude, the Saudis are furious—what weapons we buy is none of anyone else's business! Mr. Houlan, please tell the people at the White House that any plot targeting our missile procurement plan will come to nothing!"

After saying that, he glanced at the other side again: "Mr. Houlan, during this missile transport, your US carrier group also helped escort us; the Saudis appreciate your kindness, and we hope to also purchase a batch of arms from the US next..."

This old king is really cunning!

On one hand, he declared that they had already bought it! Moreover, you Americans gave escort, which is your permission! The attitude is tough, with no chance of change; on the other hand, as long as the Americans agree to this, the Saudis will give the US a sum of money.

Over the years, the protection fees paid to the US have not been few; we don't lack this sum of money!

Carrot in one hand, stick in the other—this is clearly the Americans' favorite game; now the Saudis have learned it too!

Xiumu-Houlan's mood was complicated; he knew that this matter probably had no room for compromise anymore.

The Saudis will absolutely not give up the DF-3, such a big killer; for this, they would rather turn against the Western world, and at present the Western world also lacks sufficient reason to intervene—they have already made their position clear.

A range of three hundred kilometers, the rest is just error!

"Someone, see the guests out!"

Xiumu-Houlan took a deep breath: "Alright, I will convey your meaning to the White House; as for what reaction they'll have..."

"Hmph, the Russians haven't reacted much; I don't believe the White House could have any extreme reaction."

This is another demonstration!

In the Middle East, every country has its own stance; for example, Syria is firmly on the Russians' side, and Egypt also purchases weapons in large quantities from the Russians; if the Saudis are pushed to the brink, they could also turn toward the Soviet Union!

The Saudis got a huge Skyrocket Monkey, the Russians didn't object, but the West went into an uproar—what does that mean? Are they still friends of the Saudis?

"Also, please tell the Israelis that their surprise attack on Egypt's nuclear reactor already violates basic international law; if they dare to launch a surprise attack on our base, then we... right, I need to reiterate: this missile is equipped with a warhead specially developed by the East for us, the 118 warhead, and it is absolutely not a nuclear bomb."

Xiumu-Houlan's body swayed.

What does that mean? This absolutely does not mean expressing that the warhead is conventional; it means the warhead might carry a nuclear bomb!

Israel

"Hmph, the Saudis' purchase of these ballistic missiles is aimed at us; our David's Eagle will definitely not stand by, we will carry out a long-range strike and blow those missiles to smithereens, just like we once blew up Egypt's nuclear reactor!" Yifuli spoke.

Israel's territory is small, with little depth; over the years they have focused on developing air power, their fighter jets are strong, they have conducted multiple sorties and made a name for themselves; now they are the Middle East's regional hegemon, feared by none.

If the Saudis have ballistic missiles, just blow them up!

"That's right, I also agree to blow up this batch of missiles!" Shalon also spoke, he is an even more staunch warmonger.

"No, no, we cannot do that." Wen Heping Labin spoke: "Bombing the Saudis is not like bombing Egypt; the former remains a friend of the West."

Let's bomb first and talk later!

Everyone, have you considered that if we cannot destroy all the missiles at once, what consequences will we face? Labin said: "Then missiles will rain down like a blanket, striking our Tel Aviv! Even if there is no nuclear bomb, just relying on a two-ton conventional warhead would be a loss we cannot bear!"

So far, the only country internationally capable of intercepting ballistic missiles is the Russians, and they still use the method of nuclear intercepting nuclear; even if the Americans shout about Star Wars, it's nothing but bragging.

Of course, at short range, for example Scuds, can still be intercepted by Patriots somewhat; but for longer-range medium-range missiles, no one can intercept them!