Chapter 2866
We Need to Cooperate
Chapter 2866 We Need to Cooperate
After Mr. Peng saw the three off, the phone on the table suddenly rang.
"Hey."
Boss Peng said something, and then he could tell who was inside.
"Old Chen, what's up now?"
But he recognized who was on the phone.
"Old Peng, hey, Bei'an sent someone again, they're coming over right away, do you want to come over?"
"Come on, when have they ever suffered a loss without coming to take a look?"
"I'm not going, I'm busy."
Mr. Peng is already used to it and has a thorough understanding of the situation in Bei'an.
Without the support of the alliance and the help of weapons and resources, they would have collapsed long ago.
If Yang Xiaotao were here, he would definitely lament that he had flapped his wings a bit too much.
In my past life, it was an absolutely selfless dedication that disregarded all costs.
Unfortunately, they ended up raising an ungrateful child.
The arrival of Yang Xiaotao altered the supply and demand dynamics in this space-time continuum.
If you want supplies, pay for them.
As a result, North An's material reserves have always been low, barely enough to withstand the attacks from South An and the United States.
But it's impossible to accumulate wealth and then turn your back on someone.
They were not given any chance at all.
So, every time they get beaten up and look disheveled, they come running to ask for supplies and complain to the alliance.
Now, the Annam battlefield has not only become a quagmire for the United States, but it has also put the Alliance in an awkward position.
If we want to maintain the dignity of the alliance, we cannot sit idly by.
Otherwise, what will the other underlings think?
Especially now that the people of the United States have set foot on the moon, while the Alliance is struggling to make any progress, North An is even more needed to hold back the United States' progress.
It's best to keep them mired in the quagmire.
This is why the Union reacted so strongly when the United States sold ten computers last time.
"Alright, you go ahead with your work. I'll keep things stable here and see what they're up to."
"Okay, this time it's still someone surnamed Ruan?"
"I asked, leaning back in my chair, sounding annoyed."
Old Chen's laughter rang out, "Yes, you guessed right."
"However, it wasn't just him who came this time; the alliance also sent people."
"An alliance? What are they doing here?"
"What else can we do? Increase the support, Lao Peng, you guys should assess how much is appropriate to give."
"It's easier for us to set prices here."
At this point, Old Chen's laughter became even more hearty.
Mr. Peng shook his head speechlessly, feeling that Old Chen was obsessed with money.
However, it was thanks to Lao Chen's financial support that the weapons research was able to proceed.
And Bei'an is the best place to test new weapons.
"Okay, I'll have someone send you an updated assessment later."
"However, the situation in Bei'an is quite tense this time, and more supplies may be needed."
Mr. Peng glanced at the calendar on the wall; winter was just around the corner.
The weather in Bei'an will be much cooler, and without the dampness, the fighting will only intensify.
Moreover, in the past, this was always the time when Bei'an would launch a counterattack.
This was also the time when the United States was most worried.
Therefore, the number of weapons purchased this time will only be more, not less.
Old Chen understood what President Peng meant, but didn't say much. He just smiled and said, "Don't worry, we have prepared enough goods for them."
After that, hang up the phone.
When Peng heard what Old Chen said at the end, he shook his head again.
They've really made a lot of money over the years.
But how long will this war last?
Thinking of this, I remembered the three people from earlier.
Their trip to the Northwest wasn't for tourism.
The situation in Persia appears clear on the surface, but undercurrents are stirring beneath the surface.
No one can predict what the future holds.
Moreover, the alliance has been expanding southward in recent years, aiming to enter the Indian Ocean and increase its influence.
In this context, stability in the Northwest is of particular importance.
This is also the reason he persuaded others.
At least if these three go to help, Wang Huzi will be more at ease.
Mr. Chen's office.
Secretary Guo led Ruan Wenzhe and the people sent by the alliance into the house, and Old Chen immediately got up to greet them.
"Mr. Ruan, it's been a long time."
Mr. Chen smiled, and Ruan Wenzhe warmly shook hands with him, then bowed slightly, saying, "Mr. Chen, you look even healthier than before."
After speaking, he quickly stepped aside to reveal the league personnel behind him, "Mr. Chen, this is Mr. Paul from the league."
Upon hearing the introduction, Mr. Chen smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Paul."
His voice was calm, lacking the enthusiasm he had shown when speaking to Nguyen Van Tri.
Paul wasn't angry at Chen Lao's attitude. Before he came, he had received Susco's request to stabilize the situation in the Southeast.
This stabilization requires support from the other side, allowing North Annam to hold on. If it can hold on until next year, the war situation for the United States in Annam will change.
It is said that the alliance has obtained favorable intelligence that the United States is on the verge of collapse regarding the Annan issue.
At this point, China's attitude becomes extremely important.
"Please take a seat."
Old Chen invited the group to sit down, followed by his opening remarks.
After a while, the three got down to business.
"Chen, we've come here to help our comrades in Annam win this just war."
Paul said a lot, and Old Chen just listened calmly. Finally, Paul said, "This time we want your support to be more extensive."
After speaking, Ruan Wenzhe took out a procurement plan from his briefcase.
"Mr. Chen, please help me."
Old Chen reached out and took the document, but did not examine it carefully; he simply placed it on the table beside him.
"Mr. Ruan, we have always supported your cause and have spared no effort in supplying you with materials," Old Chen said eloquently, though it was a familiar phrase he would repeat every time the two met.
The difference this time is that there's an additional member from the alliance.
Ruan Wenzhe wore a smile on his face and did not get angry at these annoying words.
Instead, they maintained sufficient respect for Elder Chen, waiting for him to finish speaking before saying, "We will always remember your help..."
Now it was Old Chen's turn to keep smiling while cursing under his breath.
The two spoke as if reading from a pre-prepared script, understanding each other perfectly.
Paul listened to their conversation and felt relieved. The two were so friendly, so things would probably go more smoothly from here on out.
After the two finished speaking, Ruan Wenzhe looked at Paul, who nodded and then smiled, "Chen, we have learned that the enemy used a new type of weapon on the battlefield this time."
After speaking, he took a document from the hand of his attendant behind him. "This is the intelligence we have gathered. The weapon the enemy is equipped with can calculate the location of artillery."
"The other party refers to it as artillery reconnaissance radar."
"Furthermore, we have learned that this weapon was developed by Britain and is currently being continuously improved. We believe it will soon be put into service."
Paul spoke earnestly, while observing Old Chen's expression.
It's important to know that this information is top secret, and it's only being brought out now for the sake of the upcoming negotiations.
Just as Paul had expected, Old Chen showed a look of surprise on his face.
But this surprise was different from what Paul had expected.
It wasn't surprising that this technology appeared on the battlefield, but rather that Yang Xiaotao knew about it in the first place.
You have to understand, when Yang Xiaotao proposed it, nobody thought it would succeed.
Even with support from others, I still feel uncertain deep down.
But now, the other side claims that Britain has also developed it. Doesn't that mean that our artillery reconnaissance radar is on the right track again?
Then, who told Yang Xiaotao?
Or was all of this something Yang Xiaotao came up with himself?
The surprise on Old Chen's face gradually faded, and then he nodded calmly, but still took the document and placed it on top of the document he had just received.
Next, he wanted to see what the other party's purpose was.
Upon seeing this, Paul took a deep breath and said, "We have also started research into new technologies to address this situation."
"However, it will take some time and technical support for us to catch up."
Old Chen remained calm, but he knew that the important matter was about to begin.
Sure enough, Paul said, "According to our experts, this new type of weapon requires very fast and complex computers to process the data."
Paul then looked at Mr. Chen again, saying, "As far as we know, the other side used a computer from the United States."
"In this regard, we understand that your computers are very suitable."
Therefore, we hope to cooperate with you in the field of computers.
“You know, once they spread this kind of equipment to other countries, it will be a disaster for us.”
"The cannons we build will become targets right under the enemy's nose."
Paul spoke earnestly and excitedly, his expression becoming increasingly animated.
Ruan Wenzhe, standing to the side, shook his head helplessly, thinking that Paul's idea was too simplistic.
Old Chen, however, understood the other party's purpose and sneered inwardly.
computer?
Didn't you 'steal' one from the desert?
Has this been discovered through research?
Or did they know the technology wasn't up to par and deliberately seek cooperation?
However, either way, it shows that the alliance needs their help with computer technology.
Or rather, in this field, China has taken the lead.
"Chen, this matter is very important."
"If we cannot solve this problem well, we will become very passive in the future."
Paul spoke, and Old Chen nodded.
Paul kept talking, and Old Chen kept nodding.
Only after Paul finished explaining everything did Old Chen say with satisfaction, "Mr. Paul, we will consider it seriously, but I need to report this to my superiors and will be able to give you an answer later."
Paul was somewhat disappointed, because what he saw on Old Chen's face was perfunctory attitude and indifference.
But in his view, this technology is extremely important.
If this is not taken seriously, our own artillery firepower will gradually fall behind.
At this moment, Ruan Wenzhe, who was standing to the side, also spoke up, "Mr. Chen, please take this matter seriously."
"You don't know, we don't dare to fire our cannons indiscriminately now."
"Even at night, the enemy was able to accurately locate our artillery positions, which caused us heavy losses."
"This also indicates that the other side possesses special weapons and equipment."
"And this is exactly the kind of equipment we need most."
Ruan Wenzhe spoke earnestly, and these were his true thoughts.
It was a truly devastating defeat.
For some unknown reason, the position was destroyed by a barrage of artillery fire.
Sometimes, a single mortar can attract a barrage of 105mm howitzers. Who the hell would dare to fire a cannon after that?
Mr. Chen nodded again, "Don't worry, we will definitely give it full consideration."
He then looked at Paul and said, "We will also seriously discuss your request."
Paul nodded helplessly.
The meeting then ended, and Paul and his companion left the office under the guidance of Secretary Guo.
Right after the two left, Old Chen picked up the documents on the table and started looking at them.
The supplies requested by Bei'an consisted of a long list.
"As expected, they've made quite a lot of purchases this time."
Old Chen smiled smugly, wondering in his heart whether he should offer a discount.
After all, the league's money isn't easy to earn, so building a good reputation is a good thing.
Putting down the list, Old Chen picked up the intelligence report on artillery reconnaissance radar.
Of course, much of the above is about the functions of artillery reconnaissance radar, and the following will use many combat examples to prove it.
Finally, here are the comments from the league.
After Mr. Chen finished reading it, although he was not sure if there was any exaggeration in it, based on his understanding of war, he believed that this artillery reconnaissance radar played a significant role on the battlefield.
Of course, that's all.
At the very least, he wouldn't be foolish enough to agree to collaborate with the other party on computer research.
Even technical exchanges are not acceptable.
We've finally acquired a cutting-edge technology, how can we stop now?
Moreover, when we first proposed computer cooperation, you were quite indifferent to it.
Now that they've seen the benefits, they want us to turn back.
Dream it.
Thinking this, Old Chen tossed the report aside and then picked up the phone to make a call.