As Shiren and his dog-legs rushed towards Egypt, an additional problem arose, that is, this guy was Zhu Cihong's prey, which was equivalent to a wild boar belonging to a certain emperor running into someone else's land and feasting...
In order to express his apology, Zhu Cihong decided to provide 5 billion yuan in free assistance to his old friends in advance to solve the disaster problems caused by the Japanese invasion.
If Shi Ren and his thugs cannot be eliminated in a short period of time, Zhu Cihong will continue to provide the second and third batches of free assistance. On the contrary, his old friend cannot be left without compensation in this matter.
In addition, if Ibrahim's men killed Shiren and allowed him to obtain the Japanese gift package, then the previous agreement between Zhu Cihong and Louis XIV would have to be adjusted depending on the specific circumstances.
Previously, Zhu Cixi promised to bring the Type 90 main battle tanks, 10 Type 99 self-propelled howitzers, Type 96 self-propelled mortars, Type 87 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, Type 13 fire support vehicles, F-15J fighter jets, and F-2A fighter jets in the Japanese gift package. , OH-1 armed reconnaissance helicopter, BK-117 light multi-purpose helicopter, C-1 transport aircraft, "Hyuga" class helicopter carrier, "Osumi" class amphibious transport ship, "Asahi" class destroyer, "Akiyuki" class destroyer, "Takaha" -class destroyers, "Murasame"-class frigates, "Towada"-class supply ships, and "Soryu"-class conventionally powered submarines were all given to Louis XIV.
I keep the Type 89 infantry fighting vehicle, Type 96 armored personnel carrier, light armored motor vehicle (Jeep), military truck, C-2 transport aircraft, P-1 anti-submarine patrol aircraft, F-35A fighter jet, and UH-60JA medium multi-purpose Helicopters, SH-60K medium anti-submarine helicopters, CH-101 heavy mine clearance transport helicopters, "Izumo" class helicopters, and Aegis destroyers of the three classes "Maya", "Atago" and "Kongo", plus " Mogami-class frigates, Mashu-class supply ships, and "Whale"-class conventionally powered submarines.
Now seeing that the prey has gone to someone else's territory, and I can hardly catch anything, I can't fulfill the contract as usual.
Zhu Cixiang only kept the Su-30KI heavy fighter, T-90S main battle tank, K-9 155mm howitzer, Predator 4 armored vehicle, and most of the Indian gift packages that the two of them had divided up. infantry.
The rest of the weapons of the army and air force were given to Louis XIV, and they were also delivered to three aircraft carrier battle groups of the French Navy every year. This is considered to be the most benevolent thing.
Assuming that Zhu Cixiang cannot obtain the Japanese gift pack, he can only use the aircraft carrier battle group, Su-30KI heavy fighter, T-90S main battle tank, K-9 155mm howitzer, and "Predator" 4 armored vehicle in the third brother's gift pack. All given to Louis XIV.
Apart from the 40K female soldiers, there seems to be nothing of value...
After negotiation, Louis XIV agreed to this replacement plan. Although he was not satisfied with it, this was the only way he could do it for now.
The weapons of the Japanese army are completely incompatible with the weapons of the Indian army, and this is true for the equipment of the navy, land and air force.
The French army had already begun to produce Ming-style weapons and equipment by introducing technology, and developed a bunch of them themselves. Adding those from India, it was already a three-in-one. If they got a bunch of Japanese weapons and equipment, the consequences would be really disastrous. Imagine.
Especially for the navy's main fleet, if the warships are not modified, they cannot even communicate smoothly. If everyone is fighting their own way, why are they gathering together?
Not to mention that even the friend-or-foe identification systems are different. In a real fight, our own warships may sink friendly ships first...
His Majesty the Emperor believes that this move will go a long way in quickly restoring the strength of the main fleet of the French Navy. However,
However, according to Louis XIV's idea, if the French Navy can obtain twelve aircraft carrier battle groups every year, it can recover in one year.
After three years of accumulation, it will be able to greatly strengthen its control over French India and West Africa, and even exceed the pre-war level.
This appealed to Louis XIV too much, because the French armed forces were seriously lacking in equipment.
There's nothing like finding a free and reliable channel.
Maybe the weapons and equipment of the Japanese army are better, but after all, they are just a mirage.
As misty as it is, the Indian goods promised by old friends are more appropriate.
For Zhu Cixiang, there are many substitutes for the three types of land combat equipment: T-90S main battle tank, K-9 155mm howitzer, and Predator 4 armored vehicle.
Especially the K-9 self-propelled howitzer, which originated from South Korea, although it was made from a bunch of foreign parts...
The T-90S main battle tank can only be said to be suitable for use in France and French India. Its performance itself is not very outstanding at all. At least the British "Challenger" and the Spanish "Leopard" II are better than it.
What's more, the Russian gift bag itself contains the original T-90, as well as a bunch of gadgets that are not in the third brother's gift bag.
The Su-30KI heavy fighter is a good thing, and its performance is much better than that of the light fighter.
Even the KF-16 can only stand back, and the "Typhoon" with supersonic cruise capability can rival it.
But the Russian gift bag also contains the original version, not only Su-30, but also Su-34 and Su-35, so there is no harm in giving it to Louis XIV.
As for the aircraft carrier battle group in the third brother's gift bag...
Zhu Cixiang didn't like it at all. Only the few "Rafale" fighter jets were okay, but even the aircraft carriers were given up. It couldn't be justified not to give them carrier-based aircraft. Let's treat them as technical poverty alleviation.
As long as Louis XIV agrees to the adjustment request, it is easy to say, but it doesn't matter if he doesn't agree. Anyway, Shiren is on Ibrahim's territory, and it is inconvenient for a certain emperor to use nuclear weapons on his old friend's territory.
If Louis XIV insists on asking for the gift package from Japan, then he can send his own troops to Egypt, and a certain emperor can wish him victory and immediate success.
Fortunately, although this guy is a bit stubborn and selfish at ordinary times, he will not be fooled easily at critical moments and knows what to ask for in order to get it as soon as possible.
Because of the rebellion in French India and the occupation of French West Africa by the rebels, France had been severely weakened. Even if Louis XIV had the courage, he could not send troops to Egypt and could only accept it as soon as possible.
Instead of making a lot of money with Zhu Cixiang, it is better to get the benefits and watch the show calmly.
Louis XIV wanted to know how Zhu Cihong and Ibrahim cut the cake...
Regarding Shiren's gift package, even if he lost it, Zhu Cixiang would not be sad. Even if he got it, it would only be the icing on the cake.
Unlike Louis XIV who didn't have a gift bag in his hand, Zhu Cihong had a big pickle gift bag and four small gift bags of English, Spanish, Russian and Indian.
Among the top players in the world today, Ibrahim is second, and Poirot and Zheng Chenggong are tied for third.
The only reason to blame is that there are no living gift packages in France. Otherwise, how could an old friend be left empty-handed?
Of course, we can’t be sure that this thing won’t appear in France in the future.
What if several appear at once...
Either let Louis XIV die happily, or kill Louis XIV!
These are all things that cannot be guaranteed, after all, fate has its way with people!
Regarding Shiren, Zhu Cixiang didn't think much of his gift package.
If Ibrahim is able, he can take care of him himself. If he is unable, he can ask Zhu Cihong to send troops.
On the contrary, his disciple Zheng Chenggong had already mobilized field troops with 18 brigades under six military corps, which could coordinate with the ten brigades in East Africa in the Northern Expedition against the Japanese at any time.
The Ming Dynasty did not have many troops stationed in East Africa. Usually, there was only one army under the jurisdiction of three brigades of field troops, and the rest were reserve forces and border defense battalions.
Seven of the ten brigades are units that have been transferred from reserve to combat status, but they are all veterans. After being equipped with heavy weapons, their combat effectiveness is not low.
Zheng Chenggong was very positive about this matter because he had a thrilling fight with the Spanish rebels before. After learning from the past, he would not dare to be careless.
Once Shiren gets a foothold in Egypt and expands to North and East Africa, will his troops sooner or later move south to invade Fujian.
The territory re-divided after the rebellion was south of the Congo River and was related to the land of Fujian.
The northernmost point of the Congo River is almost
It is located in the center of the African continent, not far from the southern border of the Ottoman Empire.
Once the Ottoman Empire's territory in Africa was taken over by the Japanese army, Fujian would be their next target.
The "Typhoon" fighter jets and "Cheetah" C fighter jets that were just accepted by the Fujian Air Force have begun to strengthen air patrols in the border areas.
Armored brigades equipped with "Horn"-K2 main battle tanks and "Big Lynx" wheeled assault guns were also deployed to the plains south of the Congo River for defense.
Due to the large flow and turbulence of the Congo River, Zheng Chenggong did not believe that the Japanese armored forces would be able to invade northern Fujian in a short time without a large number of transport ships.
If only air force fighters and a small group of ground troops were to infiltrate, then his men would give these things a head-on attack.
The strongest part of the Japanese army was the navy, but if they couldn't cross the Sudan Canal and couldn't even get out of the Gulf of Aden, they wouldn't be able to pose a substantial threat to Fujian.
If there is a conflict between the two sides, the early stage will be an air battle and an air defense battle.
Zheng Chenggong was already prepared for this.
Zunshi had previously promised to support him with a thousand "Typhoon" fighter jets every year. In the early stage, he would deliver 100 "Typhoon" fighter jets per month, and they would be equipped with pilots, so there was no need to consider training issues.
Ming-style medium and long-range air defense missiles have also been introduced and are being rapidly installed in the troops, and local assembly and production will gradually be achieved.
With the previous confrontation with the Spanish, the front-line combat troops also accumulated considerable practical experience, and this time they participated in the expedition to Persia.
It can be said that the Japanese army will either not come, but if they invade, the soldiers under their command will make it possible for them to come but not to leave!
The benefits of the "Typhoon" fighter jet's supersonic cruise are reflected at this time.
Among Western fighters, only the F-22 has the supersonic cruise function.
All fighters with this function have interception capabilities, which means they can reach the target area at high speed and intercept enemy aircraft.
After Ibrahim learned that Poirot had purchased the "Typhoon", he placed an extremely high order of 5,000 aircraft.
Instead, he paid for the goods with oil or refined oil, and his Ottoman Empire had no shortage of these two things.
Although this thing is a one-time use and does not require long-term maintenance and repair, Zhu Cixiang’s price will not be very expensive.
But it far surpasses the self-developed "Wang Jiu" twin-engine heavy fighter, which is not something that a small country can afford.
Therefore, Zhu Cixiang plans to promote the KF-16, which is the kimchi version of the F-16. This thing is large in quantity and full of power.
Before fully understanding the technology of this fighter, the Daming Aircraft Factory first produced a low-imitation version of the KF-16, and then Zhu Cixiang exchanged it, which turned into a real KF-16.
After everything is understood, the emperor's golden finger will no longer be needed. The factory can directly produce the KF-16. It will only be different from the original version in terms of avionics, weapons, and engines.
But in terms of performance, it is definitely better than the previous fighters developed by Daming itself.
When the imitation of the KF-21 fighter jet is successful, Ming Dynasty's aviation industry will be able to take it to a higher level.
Although the KF-21 is not a fifth-generation aircraft and still has external weapons, its aerodynamic appearance is close to that of a fifth-generation aircraft.
The improved version of the Ming Dynasty imitation can use the bomb bay mode, and the stealth capability after the modification is definitely better than the original version.
As for who is better than the F-35, we can only tell after actual combat.
The useless KF-16 is equivalent to the American F-16C/D model, not as good as the F-16E/F model, let alone the F-16V.
It can only be used as a daily patrol or to deal with low-intensity air combat, and then to support ground attacks.
If it is tasked with attacking the sea, firstly, the combat radius is not large enough, and secondly, it is a single-engine fighter. Once the engine stalls, it is easy to fall directly into the sea...
Therefore, the Navy does not like the KF-16, and Jiexuan is more willing to equip the fleet with the twin-engine "Typhoon", although the latter needs to be modified before it can be put on the ship.
The Ming Dynasty Air Force is not so picky. Although the KF-16 is a single-engine fighter, its performance, especially in close combat, far exceeds the "Wang Jiu" twin-engine heavy fighter.
It's just that the initial production is relatively small, but at least 3,000 can be obtained every year. Even if half of them are used as backup machines, the number is still considerable.
After five years of completely digesting and absorbing its technology, the Ming Air Force will be able to obtain a single-engine fighter with good performance and low cost.
The navy and air force have slightly different requirements for fighter aircraft. The navy prioritizes safety and safety, while the air force pays more attention to performance and cost.
For some cash-strapped small countries, such as Siam, the KF-16 is a very outstanding fighter.
As long as Zhu Cihong nods, the country can exchange shiploads of various cans for new fighter jets.
Since the stubborn enemy has not yet been eliminated, even if the KF-16 can be exported, it will only be in small batches.
All new fighter aircraft must comply with the global situation and be given priority to all parties in the coalition.
The Ottoman Empire, in particular, had to continue to attack Israel while also recovering lost territory in Egypt. The two-front battle was a huge drain on weapons and equipment.
Just to support the Aleppo front line, the Austrian army has lost thousands of combat aircraft, including helicopters of various types.
If the Israeli army had not been dealing with the powerful Ottoman Empire, I am afraid that even Istanbul would have been captured by now.
Zhu Cixi also helped the Ottoman Empire to rapidly industrialize.
The country is now the world's largest oil exporter and the largest exporter of refined oil products.
The country can already manufacture the world's second-class army, navy and air force equipment, as well as various light weapons and supporting ammunition.
A hundred years ago, this was almost a pipe dream, but now the Ottoman Empire is already a second-rate power in the world.
On par with the Inca Empire and the French Empire, and second only to the world hegemon - the Ming Empire!
