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Chapter 136 Selling 2 Aircraft Carriers

Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan found Prussian diplomat Marcus Schneider, and the two were having a detailed discussion in a spacious, bright and elegantly decorated conference room.

Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan smiled and said, "Your Excellency the Diplomat, we meet again."

Diplomat Marcus Schneider responded politely: "Yes, Minister Wu, I wonder what brings you here today?"

Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan nodded and said, "Of course there is something important, otherwise I would not come to you, and in this diplomatic occasion, your Yanyu is getting better and better."

Diplomat Marcus Schneider smiled and replied, "After all, I have been in Yan Country for so long, so I will definitely learn your language."

"So, Minister Wu, what exactly did you come to see me about this time?"

Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan said with a serious expression: "Your Excellency, our Majesty intends to sell two aircraft carriers to your country. I wonder if your country is interested in buying them?"

Diplomat Marcus Schneider widened his eyes and asked in surprise, "Really?"

Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan nodded firmly and said, "It is absolutely true. We are ready to sell the Huguo and Weiguo aircraft carriers currently in service to you."

Diplomat Marcus Schneider smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "Although our country would like to have an aircraft carrier, we simply cannot afford it given our current financial situation."

Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan responded: "Your country can completely mortgage to our country to buy two aircraft carriers, which will be a good thing for both countries."

Diplomat Marcus Schneider asked in confusion: "So, what kind of mortgage?"

Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan smiled and replied: "Our country needs your country to use Heligoland as collateral."

"As long as you repay the loan within five years, Heligoland will be returned to you."

"But if you cannot repay it on time, your country will have to lease it to us for 100 years."

Diplomat Marcus Schneider frowned and said, "Minister Wu, your country's request seems a bit excessive."

"Helgoland has 30 square kilometers of land, and we have our port on the island."

"Besides, I have no say in this matter."

Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan still kept smiling and patiently explained: "Your Excellency, diplomat, you can think about it carefully again."

"After all, the price of these two aircraft carriers will never be less than 200 million US dollars, and this does not include other expenses such as carrier-based aircraft."

"That's enough money to buy a pretty big piece of land in Africa."

"That's not the way it should be," retorted diplomat Markus Schneider.

"How can those poor and backward areas of Africa be compared with our island of Heligoland?"

Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan responded with a smile: "Your Excellency, I understand your concerns."

"But you can first send a telegram back to discuss with your government to see if they can accept our proposal."

"To show our sincerity, we are willing to provide your country with a loan of 500 million Yan country currency on this basis."

"This may help to alleviate a little of the financial pressure your country is currently facing."

Diplomat Marcus Schneider thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, Minister Wu."

“I will convey this matter to my government as soon as possible and they will make a decision after studying it.”

"Please be patient and wait for a few days."

"Of course, I fully understand." Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan nodded in agreement.

The two then ended the meeting.

Diplomat Markus Schneider immediately drafted and sent a telegram back home, reporting in detail the conversation with Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan.

The leader learned the news soon after.

He immediately convened a group of senior generals to discuss countermeasures, and after a heated discussion.

The proposal was eventually agreed, but some modifications were proposed regarding the lease period.

A few days later, diplomat Markus Schneider found Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan again and said, "Our government has agreed to the conditions proposed by your country."

"However, regarding the lease term, we hope to change it from the original 100 years to 99 years."

You know, there is a world of difference between a 100-year lease and a 99-year lease.

The former is almost equivalent to handing over the land to others.

The latter means that it must be returned when the lease expires.

Therefore, when Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan heard the other party's proposal for a 100-year lease, he deliberately looked embarrassed and said, "Your Excellency, diplomat, your country seems to lack sincerity."

However, diplomat Markus Schneider responded unyieldingly: “You and I both understand what a 100-year lease means.”

What this means is that they have made the biggest concessions, and if Yan State does not accept them, the negotiations may reach a deadlock.

Faced with such a situation, Foreign Minister Wu Qingyuan knew that he could not compromise easily, but he also could not let the negotiations break down.

After careful consideration, he finally proposed a plan: "Okay, the two aircraft carriers are worth 400 million Yan Guo currency, and another 500 million loan will be provided, for a total of 900 million."

"But if your country cannot repay this debt within five years, the island will be leased to us for ninety-nine years."

"At the same time, from the time the agreement comes into effect, my country will take over the island, and your country must evacuate all citizens living here."

After a moment's thought, diplomat Markus Schneider agreed to the proposal and added: "Okay, I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."

After the two sides reached an agreement, they shook hands symbolically, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and ended the meeting.

Half a month passed in a blink of an eye, and Yan State finally delivered the two aircraft carriers, Huguo and Weiguo, to Prussia.

Not only that, Yan State also generously decided to give the carrier-based aircraft to Prussia as a gift.

But it should be noted that there is still a certain gap between these carrier-based aircraft and those currently in service in Yan Country.

In addition, Yan State also dismantled all radar facilities on the aircraft carrier.

At this point, the agreement between the two parties officially came into effect.

Prussia actively cooperated and transported all the residents on Heligoland Island back to the country safely.

As for how to deal with the port, Yan State plans to purchase it based on its actual value.

The ultimate goal of Yan State is to build this island into an important military base.

To this end, they sent a powerful fleet to the island, including two aircraft carriers and various other ships.

At the same time, Yan State also sent a full division of troops to ensure effective control and defense of the island.

All countries were extremely dissatisfied with Prussia's practice, but the island was Prussia's legal territory.

They have no right to interfere, and both countries are powerful, so they can't do anything even if they want to interfere.