Chapter 222: A Satisfactory Transaction

The technology Sun Cheng brought out to trade with Russia was mostly similar to what he had previously shown the Chinese side, but there were also some differences.

For instance, he did not intend to sell three precious technologies to Russia: the 【20-ton thrust class heavy turbofan engine】, the 【first-generation magnetohydrodynamic water-jet engine】, and the 【small 100,000 mAh class polymer battery】.

Russia's military power was not weak to begin with; whether in terms of the Army, Air Force, or nuclear arsenal, they had the capability to compete with the United States.

Their shortcomings were likely their navy and economic power!

Although Sun Cheng needed Russia to attract more hatred for him, he had no intention of fostering another United States.

Moreover, he did not believe the cooperation between the Autobots and the United States would be very deep.

After all, Mechanical Life belongs to Silicon-based Lifeforms; in a sense, they are inherently at irreconcilable odds with carbon-based life like humans.

Even if Optimus Prime, as the Leader of the Autobots, were young, he should not be naive enough to easily reveal too much Cybertron Technology to the United States.

The sudden appearance of the light wall immediately drew the gazes of Vladimir and the others.

Being politicians, the three showed an astonishing ability to accept this Virtual Imaging technology, which was still in the realm of fantasy on Earth, and began to watch it seriously.

They watched quickly, and before long, they withdrew their gazes from the light wall one after another.

Perhaps because they saw three types of Russia's active or even newest nuclear submarines on the light wall—the 【Yasen-class attack nuclear submarine】, the 【Typhoon-class ballistic missile nuclear submarine】, and the 【Borei-class ballistic missile nuclear submarine】—the expressions on both Vladimir's and Konashenkov's faces were exceptionally ugly.

"Mr. Frenzy, what is the meaning of this? Why are our Russian nuclear submarines on here?"

It was Konashenkov who spoke up to challenge him; he was the Defense Minister of Russia. Previously, a Typhoon-class ballistic missile nuclear submarine had been lost at the Severodvinsk Shipyard, and the matter had blown up so much that even he had been asked by the opposition to resign. Naturally, seeing Sun Cheng place Russia's three models of nuclear submarines on the list of available trade options, his temper flared up immediately.

"Please do not misunderstand..."

Sun Cheng replied unhurriedly, his voice remaining cold and hollow: "We have no ill intent, we only wish to clarify what you in Russia actually need. What appears on the light wall are improved designs my Workers have redesigned and modified for you based on data collected from the Severodvinsk Shipyard. The new designs achieve a comprehensive transcendence over your original designs. Minister Konashenkov, please walk to the light wall and click on the 【Borei-class ballistic missile nuclear submarine Modified】 folder on the light wall!"

"This..."

Konashenkov hesitated for a moment before taking a step forward and reaching out to lightly tap the folder labeled 【Borei-class ballistic missile nuclear submarine Modified】 on the light wall.

On the light wall, following a ripple like water, the wall soon changed, revealing a massive semi-sectional diagram of a submarine that looked seven or eight parts similar to Russia's Borei-class.

"My Workers have made detailed modifications to the Borei-class. The Workers have designed a brand-new anechoic tile for you, allowing the decibels emitted by the Borei-class Modified to be controlled between 85-90. The main hull structure adopts a new type of alloy not found on your Earth, which has provided a significant Enhancement to the submarine's strength, allowing the submarine's maximum diving depth to reach 900 meters and enabling stealth cruising within 500-700 meter waters. Additionally, we can provide a large amount of superior equipment, allowing the internal space of the submarine to increase by one-third compared to the original layout. Besides this, we can also provide you with a newer Third Generation Pressurized Water Reactor, allowing the speed of the Borei-class to increase by at least one-quarter over the current baseline..."

As Sun Cheng continued his introduction, the light wall kept changing, at times zooming in on the semi-sectional diagram of the Borei-class, and at other times magnifying the parts he mentioned.

Through simple, easy-to-understand analysis and more easily grasped data, Vladimir and the three looked at each other; they felt both anticipation and longing for the Borei-class improvement plan he mentioned, while at the same time, a thick sense of unease could not help but arise in their hearts.

Their own strategic weapons had been obtained in detailed data by this Mechanical Lifeform claiming to be from outer space, who had even made modifications based on them. What if they truly came into conflict with him, or what if he sold them to someone else?

In an instant, Vladimir quickly made a decision in his heart.

He hurriedly interrupted Sun Cheng, who was still introducing, and asked in a deep voice: "Mr. Frenzy, how do you intend to sell the improvement plans for the Yasen, Typhoon, and Borei-class?"

Hearing this, Sun Cheng's eyes could not help but light up.

He had been showing off for so long precisely to obtain the resources he wanted most from Russia!

Immediately, he replied: "For the Yasen-class attack nuclear submarine, if it is just the improvement plan being sold, we require one thousand tons of finished metal, one hundred tons of rare earth, and one ton of Enriched Uranium with a concentration above 3%. We refuse to haggle! The modification plan for the Typhoon-class requires three thousand tons of finished metal, three hundred tons of rare earth, and three tons of Enriched Uranium above 3%! The modification plan for the Borei-class is the same; we also refuse to haggle!"

Following Sun Cheng's thoughts, the light wall in front of him changed immediately, displaying the types and quantities of various finished metals and rare earths he required. Among these, the vast majority were Normal Mode metals that could be easily purchased on the market, only the quality requirements were slightly higher, which made it seem full of sincerity.

Vladimir and the three looked at each other, their hearts settling down.

3% Enriched Uranium is standard low-enriched uranium, which is not enough to manufacture weapons. Although they still had some concerns about Sun Cheng's usage, it was not unacceptable.

As for the other metals he requested, although they had not heard of some, they knew most of them.

Russia, as the world's largest country by territory, could find almost all mineral resources within its borders, so it should not be a difficult task.

At this, a slight smile could not help but appear on Vladimir's face, and he followed up by asking.

"Then, how is the sale of finished products calculated?"

"Simple, you provide the basic materials. I will send Workers to be stationed at your shipyards to help you manufacture them. The manufacturing cost is twice that of selling the improvement plan, but for any order of two or more nuclear submarines of any class at one time, we will provide you with all the data for the improvement plan for free..."

Sun Cheng tried his best to entice them, not only without calling out an unacceptable price but also throwing out a bargaining chip they could not refuse: "Theoretically, my Workers have the ability to manufacture a 'Yasen Modified' for you within 20 days, though the Typhoon and Borei-class will take longer, requiring 45 days and 36 days respectively."

This statement undoubtedly scratched the itch in the hearts of Vladimir and his group.

After looking at each other, Vladimir nodded slightly, "If it is truly as you say, then we can accept this deal!"

PS:

1. Thanks to the three readers 'Book Friend 20170111185222775', 'GSLT', and 'Book Friend 140327110334176' for their support through tips.

2. My feel for writing didn't recover at noon either, so the promised make-up update wasn't completed; I will make it up in a while.