Chapter 392 (2/2)
Brody shook his head. ”I can only reveal that the Philippine side's offer is no less than 15 million US dollars. I'm afraid I can't convince the premier of your offer.”
”Just $11 million?” Bakari asked with a smile.
”What do you mean?” Brody raised his eyebrows.
”This is an election year. Do you think voters would like to see a general ship sold to a prime minister from neighboring countries who are keen to disrupt the regional situation, or a prime minister who is committed to improving employment and maintaining regional stability? Think about it carefully. The prime minister is not a businessman. The people will not care how much your warships sold, as long as the figure is not too low and unreasonable. ”
Because of the length of service, the second-hand warship is not worth much. The ”Hamilton” class patrol ship purchased by the Philippines from the United States is about 10 million US dollars. The Australian warship may have been in service for a relatively short time, but it is definitely not worth $15 million. The reason why the Philippines is willing to pay US $1500 as the big culprit this time is that Australia has agreed to keep the weapons, radar and other equipment on the warship.
When the warship was sold, Australia was also taking a diplomatic risk, because it was likely to be regarded as a provocation by China. Therefore, the proposal itself had great differences in the Australian Prime Minister's office.
As a politician, Brody would not have thought of it. He just wanted to get more benefits if he didn't say it. Affected by the fall in iron and aluminum ore prices, Australia's economic data for the past 15 years is not satisfactory. In such an environment, it is natural that which choice is more popular with voters.
Seeing bakari make his words clear, Brody's eyes moved unnaturally. His index finger kept knocking on the table, weighing the pros and cons in his heart.
”This arms sale is led by the US side. We can't ignore the feelings of our allies.” Brody said in a low voice.
Bakari laughed and backed away from the chair.
”Mr. Brody, do you think the US side is important or is the upcoming 2016 election important? If you can't be re elected in this election, your diplomatic efforts will only pave the way for the next labor party. If you don't find my proposal attractive at all, we can certainly go to the people in the Labor Party and I believe they will take this opportunity. ”
Then bakari got up.
But this time it was Brody who held him.
Seeing the congressman's expression, bakari's face could not help but smile triumphantly.
He knew that he had succeeded in persuading him.
...
the rain outside the window is still very heavy, and from time to time we can see some silver snake like lightning.
Jiang Chen lies naked on the soft bed with his bed covered under his stomach and his mobile phone in his hand. He describes himself as very comfortable.
”It has been settled, and Mr Brody said that he would discuss the matter with the party leaders.”
”Very good. The $16 million has been transferred to your account. You can take charge of purchasing the closed playground and the retired warship.” Lying on the bed of the villa, Jiang Chen held his mobile phone and gave instructions to bakari, who was far away in Australia.
I don't know how the monkeys in the Philippines would feel if they found their warships turned into amusement parks. It doesn't matter whether the playground makes money or not, but in order to solve the diplomatic dilemma of the new country, Australia must be torn off the chariot of the Philippines.
With only 13 million US dollars, Jiang Chen still can afford it.
”By the way, what do you think of Brody?” Jiang Chen asked.
”Cunning.” Bakari used only two words to describe it.
”What about the influence of the party?”
”The prestige is second only to the party leader Brody, who helped him win the general election in 13 years.”
”Get on well with that Congressman Brody, and we'll use him in the future. By the way, you ask him implicitly if he is interested in running for the party leader. We can provide campaign funds. ” Jiang Chen has a funny smile on his mouth.
“ok。” Bakari replied concisely.
Hang up the phone, Jiang Chen a long breath.
Without Australia's accession, the so-called economic blockade of the Philippines will become empty talk.
At this time, the quilt curled up under his waist moved and slowly rose.
Opened a corner of the bedding revealed a pretty face, a pair of sapphire like eyes staring at his eyes, accompanied by a very rhythmic rhythm up and down.
Jiang Chen held his breath, held out his hand with a smile, and stroked Aisha's dark brown hair.
”Dear, I'd like to make a phone call --”
however, his fingertips just touched the edge of his hair, and a numbness like ants crawling across his cerebral cortex escaped from him, and Jiang Chen tightened his back muscles like an electric shock.
Violent shaking and a few gulps of swallowingFacing the cold and hot line of sight, Jiang Chen took a deep breath and threw the mobile phone to one side.
All that follows is not enough for outsiders. (to be continued. )
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