Reborn Russia As An Oligarch

 Shao Yigu obviously would not refuse Wang Ye's "call", not to mention that what he wanted to talk about this time was the budget issue that he was most concerned about recently.

 So I showed up at Wang Ye's office on time.

 The two of them are old friends. There is nothing to be polite about. They went straight to the topic after sitting down.

“I want 30 billion U.S. dollars! If it’s less than this amount, it won’t have much effect.” Shao Yigu said frankly, but he didn’t make a big deal about it.

 Thirty billion U.S. dollars, which is an increase of tens of billions compared to the additional budget Wang Ye gave him in the past two years, and it is within a reasonable range.

 After all, Shao Yigu’s identity is different now from before, so he needs to be given more face!

Wang Ye thought for a while and said cheerfully: "Okay! 30 billion is no problem, but this money must be used wisely, and it can only be purchased... Forget it, this money probably can't buy any decent warships, it's better to use them all It’s time to purchase fighter planes. The Sukhoi Design Institute, a subsidiary of the United Aviation Group, has recently developed a world-leading fighter plane. Have you seen it?”

"Pfft, can Sukhoi produce a world-leading fighter jet? Can it be comparable to the F22? It really doesn't work. It has to be about the same as the F35. You don't mean the SU35, do you? Although that aircraft is claimed to be The fourth and a half generation is also very powerful in air combat, but the problem is that it is not stealthy! When you really want to fight against those fifth-generation aircraft, you can't see others being invisible. What's the use of having strong maneuverability, that is, it is used for Just bully the other fourth-generation and third-generation machines." Shao Yigu smiled a little disapprovingly.

Similarly, since the SU27 was launched in the 1970s, Sukhoi has never produced any decent results.

The subsequent improved model, the SU35, had a prototype in the 1980s, but it encountered the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, so the project stagnated. It was not until Wang Ye reorganized the United Airlines Group in recent years that it was resumed. It started and took out the final version of the SU35, which was about to be put into service. Shao Yigu knew about this aircraft.

But behind closed doors, the so-called fourth-and-a-half-generation SU35 is just a gimmick. As long as it cannot be invisible, it still cannot be called a fifth-generation machine!

The F22 he was talking about was developed by the United States in the 1990s, and it has now been put into service and has achieved combat effectiveness!

There is a generation difference between F22, SU27 and SU35, a whole generation ahead.

 Let’s not talk about the F22, even the “beggar’s version of the F22”, that is, the F35, has already made its first flight and will be officially put into service soon.

If the price of the F22 is too high, almost no country except the United States can afford it, but the price of the F35 is much cheaper, and this aircraft will become the mainstream model in the future.

So the fighter aircraft that Shao Yigu most hopes to purchase should have similar performance parameters to the F35 and cannot lag too far behind. Otherwise, there will be no need to replace it. It is better to buy a few more "big black fish".

Wang Ye smiled slightly and said calmly: "It's really comparable to the F35! I've temporarily named this newly developed fighter aircraft the SU57. Its performance parameters are already those of a fifth-generation aircraft!"

Shao Yigu was stunned for a moment.

 Fifth generation aircraft!

 Ever since the United States took out the F22, to be honest, all other countries in the world can only look up to it, because the gap is too big!

  The F22 is a fifth-generation stealth aircraft. Compared with all the achievements of other countries, it is an era ahead of its time.

It has been more than ten years now, but no country has come up with a new fifth-generation mobile phone, so much so that the United States itself feels that it is too far ahead and feels uncomfortable at the top.

Furthermore, the F22 is too powerful and invincible, and its performance is seriously "excessive". In addition, its price is indeed ridiculously expensive, with one aircraft costing 200 million US dollars!

What's more, this aircraft technology does use too much "black technology". The United States does not even sell it to its own allies, so it can only bear all the research and development expenses itself, resulting in production costs that cannot be reduced.

 So I couldn't bear it any longer, so I just made a "youth version" of the F35. The price has been reduced, and it can also be exported to all allies.

Shao Yigu looked at other people's F22 and F35, and his mouth watered with greed, but he had no choice and it was impossible to buy them.

  So I can only buy my own SU35. Although it is not as good as the fifth-generation machine from the United States, from a global perspective, this is still a relatively leading model.

 So-called fourth-and-a-half-generation fighters like the SU35 are not cheap. The external sales price is as high as 80 million U.S. dollars. Even the cost price internally is 40 to 50 million U.S. dollars!

This price even catches up with the price of the old American fifth-generation machine F35!

There is no way. Sales volume is poor and there are few countries willing to purchase, so the output will naturally be low and the cost cannot be reduced.

 …

After a long time, Shao Yigu came back to his senses and grabbed Wang Ye's arm and asked eagerly: "Are you kidding me? Why haven't I heard about this?"

Wang Ye laughed and said: "This project was started three years ago after the establishment of the United Airlines Group. It is classified as top secret. Only Kegong and I know about it. Now that the research and development results have been achieved, it will soon make its first flight. So I can let you know.”

Ordinarily, the research and development of this kind of fighter aircraft is absolutely inseparable from the cooperation of the military. Otherwise, what use would it be if you come up with a fighter jet that you think is very advanced but actually does not meet the requirements of the military.

 But the SU57 project is different, because this project was actually started a long time ago, but because the funds were cut off after the disintegration of the former Soviet Union, the project was temporarily mothballed.

After Wang Ye led the formation of the United Aviation Group, he learned about this while communicating with people from the Sukhoi Design Bureau. Of course he knew the benefits of the fifth-generation aircraft, so he decisively invested money and restarted the project.

At the same time, he also knew that Damao was heavily infiltrated by foreign forces. In order to prevent technology leaks, the confidentiality level was raised very high, and very few people knew about this project.

Now after the project was successful, he told Shao Yigu.

The purpose is naturally to hope that Shao Yigu will place a large order as soon as possible so that this relatively advanced fifth-generation aircraft can be mass-produced as soon as possible.

As a result, Shao Yigu was discouraged when he heard this, "Has it just made its first flight? Then wouldn't it mean that it would have to wait three to five years for mass production and service?"

Also, an advanced fighter aircraft has a long process from its development, to its first flight, to continuous test flights, and finally to mass production and service.

 If it's fast, it will take three to five years, if it's slow, I don't know how long it will be...

Wang Ye smiled and said: "If you place the order earlier and pay earlier, then United Airlines Group will naturally be able to concentrate its technical strength to tackle the problem and put this aircraft into mass production earlier."

Only then did Shao Yigu realize that Wang Ye was waiting for him at this place!

He shook his head helplessly and said: "Weren't we discussing increasing military spending for me today? Why do I feel like I was deceived by you? Didn't this money go through my hands and was transferred directly to your United Airlines Group?"

Wang Ye comforted him and said: "Originally, the purpose of your application for this additional military expenditure was to purchase advanced equipment. Money cannot improve combat effectiveness, but advanced equipment can! I can tell you one more thing, that is, United Airlines Group The business has been good in the past few years and the funds are relatively abundant, so advanced models will appear faster and more in the future. In fact, including the current SU57, I am not very satisfied, it is still a bit disappointing."

Shao Yigu deeply agrees with Wang Ye’s words.

 It’s really hard to move without money!

 In terms of technology and R&D capabilities, Mao really deserves to be compared to any other country, otherwise the military strength of the former Soviet Union would not have been so strong. In some fields, you can even beat the old and the United States.

Later on, we really ran out of money, and there was a serious brain drain. Naturally, it was impossible to continue scientific research, so we slowly fell behind in many fields.

If, as Wang Ye said, funding is no longer a problem, then we can really look forward to it in the future.

So he said cheerfully: "Since you have said so, Speaker, what else can I say? Well, half of these 30 billion US dollars will be used to order SU35 and SU57. Although SU57 is more advanced, after all, SU57 It will take several years to be mass-produced and put into service, but the SU35 can be delivered very quickly, so we still need to purchase some. The other half still needs to be purchased from other equipment. Alas, in fact, everything is lacking, including fighter jets, transport aircraft, armored vehicles, and warships. , there are places to spend money everywhere.”

Wang Ye patted his shoulder, expressed his understanding, and comforted him: "Take your time, you can't become fat with one bite. Now that the country's economic development is getting better and better, more and more military expenditures will be allocated every year in the future. Don't worry."

Shao Yigu stood up, saluted Wang Ye solemnly, and said seriously: "Then... I leave everything to you, Speaker!"

 He was not only grateful to Wang Ye, but also respected him.

Because since the two of them got to know each other, Wang Ye would occasionally ask him or Korokoli to do some personal things, make arrangements for his subordinates, etc.

 But looking at the big picture, Wang Ye is really the most selfless person among all the people he knows!

 Everything we do is to make this country better and stronger...

Of course, he didn't know that all of Wang Ye's actions could be considered "passive". Shao Yigu couldn't understand this, but Ke Gong knew it.

The adoptive father will say that he has been "staring" at this boy Wang Ye...

 …

 This year's government budget was passed very smoothly, which also shows that the tacit understanding among the Duma, the Kremlin and the government is getting higher and higher.

They are almost getting along with each other, they respect each other and understand each other. No one will make any small moves or make excessive demands, so the other two parties will naturally not make things difficult for him.

Of course, among the three parties, the most powerful one is still the Kremlin, which holds the absolute initiative, but is also checked and restrained by the other two parties.

  After all, if the Kremlin wants to make some big move, it must first be passed by the Duma, and then the government must be willing to cooperate and implement it...

The same is true for the Duma. In itself, the Duma has no executive power, only legislative power. Therefore, the previous Duma was just a decoration, a voting machine.

 This situation was broken only after Wang Ye became the first deputy speaker, took control of the Duma, and headed two committees.

Although the Duma still has no executive power, many matters can directly escape the shackles of the Duma and be implemented through committees. Combined with the Duma's own legislative power of approval, this is very powerful!

There is nothing much to say about the government. The main positions are originally nominated and appointed by the Kremlin. Of course, they must be consistent with the Kremlin in the general direction.

 Otherwise, Nak Palace can dissolve the current government at any time and form a new cabinet!

But under normal circumstances, the Kremlin will not do this. After all, those who can serve as the general secretary and the heads of major departments are basically the core backbones of their own faction or other large factions. They must be given some face, otherwise it will be easy. Leading to rebellion and alienation.

Although he removed the post from the general li last time, he did not touch the core departments, which shows that he is also very worried about causing a backlash...

So now at the top level, if we really want to put them in order, then from strongest to weakest they are the Kremlin, the Duma, the government...

 It is needless to say who the representatives of these three parties are.

 There are not many people who can really see this clearly, but they are all core figures of the major factions.

Hence, Wang Ye, the "Deputy Speaker of the Duma", may not be considered a real big shot in the eyes of non-top politicians in the following states, cities and abroad.

 But in the eyes of some people, he is already the second most central figure!

 …

After finishing working on the financial budget, it was already the end of December, and Wang Ye once again received a call from the other side of the ocean.

 It was still the call from Gang Leader Qiao...

“Mikhail, if you have time, I hope you can come to the press conference in person.

 Because this moment is historic for Apple.

I think that from the day of the press conference, Apple has truly become a great company, using technology to change the world!

 And I, and you, are the founders of this great company!

 So at this historic moment, it would be best for both of us to be present. "

On the phone, Gang Leader Qiao sounded unusually serious and extended an invitation to Wang Ye very sincerely.

 In the heart of Gang Leader Qiao, he is indeed very grateful to Wang Ye.

 It was this "Russian" who "selflessly" extended a helping hand to Apple during its most difficult time and directly injected huge amounts of money into the company!

 The most valuable thing is that he has not made any unreasonable demands and has clearly supported his series of proposals on the board of directors.

 Such a shareholder should be what all company CEOs dream of!

Even the upcoming new product, which in the eyes of Gang Leader Qiao can change the world, was developed with Wang Ye’s strong support.

When Gang Leader Qiao proposed that the company invest huge sums of money in establishing this new project, many people on the board of directors were opposed to it. They believed that mobile phone manufacturers, including Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Sony, Ericsson and other giants, had already become a red ocean market and were profitable. The rate is not high, so there is no need to interfere.

 It was Wang Ye, the major shareholder, who firmly supported Gang Leader Qiao, so this project could be successfully launched.

Now, the first generation product is about to be released, and Gang Leader Qiao naturally hopes to share this wonderful moment with Wang Ye... (End of this chapter)