Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 356 Military Purchase - Long-Range Missiles

With great doubts in his mind, Lu Shaohua followed Zeng Jianguo to the study on the second floor. As soon as he entered the study, Zeng Jianguo closed the room and locked it, looking very mysterious. This also made Lu Shaohua realize that what Zeng Jianguo was going to talk to him about next was far beyond his imagination, otherwise it would not be so mysterious.

"Please sit down." Zeng Jianguo closed the door, sat down at the main seat at the desk in the study, and pointed to the chair in front of him.

Lu Shaohua did not hesitate and sat down generously, looking at Zeng Jianguo with a hint of doubt and a hint of expectation.

Seeing Lu Shaohua sitting down, Zeng Jianguo did not speak immediately, but pondered for a long time, as if he was brewing an emotion, or organizing his words. But no matter what, Lu Shaohua saw that Zeng Jianguo's face was cautious and serious.

"Lu Shaohua!" Zeng Jianguo called out Lu Shaohua's name, including his full name. After calling out, he paused, as if giving Lu Shaohua time to react. "Today, I am talking to you as the deputy director of the National Security Bureau. I hope you can take it seriously. At the same time, I also hope you can keep it confidential and don't let anyone else know."

Zeng Jianguo's words undoubtedly told Lu Shaohua two pieces of information. The first was Zeng Jianguo's position, the deputy director of the National Security Bureau, with the rank of lieutenant general, a very scary identity. As for the second piece of information, the next thing to be discussed was in an absolutely confidential form and could not be disclosed to the outside world.

Lu Shaohua was not an ignorant person, he nodded heavily and said, "You say."

"Well, I shouldn't be talking to you about this..." Zeng Jianguo paused before continuing. "Well, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's get to the point. The thing is, our country's current missile technology is not advanced, especially long-range missiles, which are far behind, so..."

"Come to me for a solution?" Although Lu Shaohua knew it was rude to interrupt others, he still couldn't help but interrupt Zeng Jianguo.

Admittedly, Zeng Jianguo nodded, diverted the attention, and said, "I know you have a way. You had a way to get fighter planes, frigates, and cruisers from the Soviet Union before. I believe you have a way to get them now."

In fact, what Zeng Jianguo wanted to express was much more than that. There was another thing he didn't say, which was that Lu Shaohua not only had a few military technologies, but also had some hidden away and was unwilling to release them.

Facts have proved that it was wise for Zeng Jianguo not to speak so clearly. Even though Lu Shaohua knew that the country knew that he had obtained a lot of military technology, he still did not want to be put on the stage. It was better for them to keep a tacit understanding.

Lu Shaohua did not answer Zeng Jianguo's words immediately, but turned to fall into deep thought. Everyone can imagine the importance of long-range missiles to a country. Lu Shaohua also has the ability to obtain the technology of long-range missiles, because not long ago, there was news from the African base that there had been a major breakthrough in long-range missiles, which means that success is not far away.

Knowing the importance of long-range missiles, Lu Shaohua certainly wanted to use this as a bargaining chip to gain the greatest benefits for himself. After all, he is now a businessman. Yes, Lu Shaohua is a businessman. I believe everyone knows what a businessman means without explanation. He will not do business at a loss.

In addition to striving for the greatest benefit for himself, Lu Shaohua also needs to consider other things, some unstable factors. Lu Shaohua cannot guarantee that after he takes out these things, the country will not realize that he is dangerous. If the country realizes that he is a dangerous person, then Lu Shaohua may not be able to take a single step in the country.

As it concerns his own future, Lu Shaohua has to be cautious. Even though he knows that he will get unexpected benefits after taking out these things, Lu Shaohua has to consider his future. After all, compared with the future, the immediate benefits are not worth mentioning.

Zeng Jianguo seemed to have seen through Lu Shaohua's thoughts. While Lu Shaohua was thinking, Zeng Jianguo spoke again. "It was you, Old Deng, who proposed this matter. He also considered it from your perspective, and the final result was to let me talk to you."

"Grandpa Deng?" Lu Shaohua asked with a frown.

"Well!" Zeng Jianguo paused and added, "He told me to tell you that this matter will only benefit you and not cause any harm. Although it is a little dangerous, he will make arrangements and will never push you into the middle of a storm."

Lu Shaohua did not speak, but closed his eyes and fell into deep thought. It was not that he did not believe Zeng Jianguo's words, nor that he did not believe Deng, but that people on the political stage were sometimes helpless, and the development of events was sometimes beyond human control. Even those at the pinnacle of politics did not dare to say that they could control it.

"Should I take it out?" Lu Shaohua asked himself in his heart.

He was in a dilemma. On one side were Zeng Jianguo and Mr. Deng, and on the other was his own future. Lu Shaohua didn't dare to joke about his own future, but at the same time he didn't want to disappoint the two old men. Lu Shaohua happened to pay attention to this aspect of human relationships. He couldn't refuse, but he also couldn't not refuse. He felt extremely conflicted.

"What benefits can I get if I take it out?" Lu Shaohua asked after a long time.

It wasn't that Lu Shaohua agreed to provide the long-range missile technology, but he asked tentatively. He wanted to compare the benefits with the risks to see if the effort was worth it. Of course, when asking this question, Lu Shaohua had thought it over carefully and must have thought of a way out in his mind.

"There is no conclusion yet, and what benefits we can give you is another matter. But the only thing that is certain is that you will be paid. Although the country is poor, it will definitely not exchange conditions with you like it did last time." Zeng Jianguo said cautiously.

"Money?" Does Lu Shaohua care about money? To put it bluntly, he now has more money than the current finance department manages, so he doesn't care about it at all. What he wants is tangible benefits that can help him develop.

"Whether it's money or not is another matter." Lu Shaohua said indifferently, and then continued, "I think you should know what I want. If there is no tangible benefit, I will not give it to you."

Lu Shaohua's attitude suddenly became tough. He did not regard Zeng Jianguo as an elder at this time, but as a negotiating opponent. After all, Zeng Jianguo was talking to him in the capacity of the deputy director of the National Security Bureau.

People may wonder whether Lu Shaohua's courage to be tough in front of the country's top leaders, which indirectly offended the country, will bring him heavy consequences?

Lu Shaohua is not an impulsive person. He fully considers every word he says. It is not that he is not afraid of offending the country, but that he has the capital to speak like this. After all, the resources he controls are no longer just the ones he used to control through foreign equity investments.

"Well, I still say the same thing. We will satisfy you if the policy allows. Of course, we still need to discuss what benefits you will get." Zeng Jianguo added a sentence to reassure Lu Shaohua. "You are my future grandson-in-law, and you are half a family member. I still have some say now, and I will not let you fall into an irretrievable situation."

Zeng Jianguo's words were sincere, and Lu Shaohua also felt it, nodded, and said. "Thank you-Grandpa!"

Lu Shaohua did not add Zeng Jianguo's surname, but removed the character Zeng and simply called him "Grandpa".

"Well, let's talk about this today. I'll talk to Mr. Deng about the details tomorrow and see what he says. Oh! He also knows that you're coming to Beijing, and he wants to see you by name. I think you should come with me tomorrow." Zeng Jianguo seemed very satisfied that Lu Shaohua directly called him grandpa. The expression on his face was no longer so serious, and he said with a smile.

Lu Shaohua nodded and said, "I came to Beijing just for the sake of formality. I don't want to show up. After all, I am not old enough to be in the limelight now. I have plenty of time."

"Then come with me tomorrow morning." Zeng Jianguo paused for a moment and then said, "If this is done, your sinecure should be promoted."

Lu Shaohua's sinecure? How many sinecures did Lu Shaohua hold in the government? The answer is only one, the rank of major colonel. What is the next rank after major colonel? General.

"Major General?" Lu Shaohua asked.

Although he didn't care about this military rank which had no real power, being called "chief" could still greatly satisfy his vanity. Naturally, Lu Shaohua was happy to be promoted one level.

"Haha! That's for sure. Maybe we can't have a say in other areas, but in the military, Lao Deng and I can still talk a few words. If I hadn't taken your age into consideration before, the title of major general would have been hung on your shoulders long ago.

Lu Shaohua smiled and said, "A 14-year-old major general, haha!"

Yes, Lu Shaohua is only 14 years old this year. If he is given the rank of major general, he will be the youngest general in history.

"You little brat." Zeng Jianguo shook his head and smiled bitterly. He didn't expect Lu Shaohua to have such a side. "Okay, now that we've finished talking about business, let's talk about something else."

"Okay, let's talk about something else, but what should we talk about?" Lu Shaohua seemed to be talking to himself at the end, and after a while he continued. "Let's talk about Hong Kong."

After that, Lu Shaohua did not wait for Zeng Jianguo to speak, and continued, "You are the deputy director of the National Security Bureau, you should know the situation in Hong Kong. Hong Kong will be returned in 97. It is a done deal and cannot be changed by human power. But will the British side give a Hong Kong that is in a good situation intact to the country?"

Lu Shaohua raised the question. According to his memory, when Hong Kong was confirmed to return, the British side saw that there was no room for negotiation and fabricated many rumors, making Hong Kong a chaotic place. This was what Lu Shaohua did not want to see. What's more, Lu Shaohua still held an official sinecure, so he should have spoken out and given a reminder.

"Yes, it will be returned in 97." Zeng Jianguo was quite emotional, but when he heard Lu Shaohua's reminder, he also realized that something was wrong, but what could he do? After all, before Hong Kong officially returned, it was still a British colony and the country could not interfere.

The state certainly cannot intervene openly, but it can intervene secretly. However, how much of a role can it play secretly?

Zeng Jianguo shook his head with a wry smile, and felt powerless. He sighed and said leisurely, "Do you have any good ideas?"

Lu Shaohua didn't say anything, but expressed his meaning by nodding.

Seeing this, Zeng Jianguo seemed to see hope, his eyes sparkled, and he said hurriedly, "Hurry up and tell me, hurry up and tell me."

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