HK Composite: Starting from Shenghe Leading

Chapter 582 Black Sea Fleet
Kravchuk was not exaggerating, because the entire Polar Bear Alliance only has four Black Sea Fleets.

These four fleets together form the Polar Bear Alliance naval fleet that spans the entire hemisphere.

This kind of transaction is no longer a simple sale of state-owned assets; it's practically sucking the lifeblood out of the Polar Bear Alliance!

"Suka BuLei!"

"I guarantee that anyone who dares to propose such a deal will be riddled with bullets by Aka Forty-Seven!"

No matter how you look at it, selling one's sharpest weapon and the very essence of one's livelihood is utterly absurd.

Kravchuk felt that if he wasn't crazy, then Lin Zehao must be.

"Righteous thief, righteous thief, please don't get excited, it's bad for your health."

"Actually, given the current state of the Polar Bear Alliance, this is not impossible."

"A year ago, the committee agreed to Pepsi's offer of vodka in exchange for warships. With that precedent, my proposed deal doesn't seem like a pipe dream, does it?"

Lin Zehao smiled slightly, as if everything was under control.

This deal seems outrageous, but since he dared to propose it, he must have some confidence in it.

Back in 1989, last year, Pepsi had a precedent of replacing vodka with a warship.

Furthermore, the company subsequently pledged to sell more soda and open several Pizza Hut stores within the Polar Bear Alliance territory in exchange for a deal involving seventeen submarines and three warships.

During the brief period that the company possessed these ships, they could be considered the world's sixth largest naval force, alongside India at the time.

When it comes to Pepsi, its relationship with the top management of the Polar Bear Alliance is definitely long-standing.

Even after Gorbachev announced the dissolution of the Union and his retirement, he and his granddaughter became spokespersons for Pizza Hut, setting a precedent for attracting fans.

According to incomplete statistics, this last leader of the Polar Bear Alliance, the gravedigger of the empire, subsequently announced the dissolution of the Polar Bear Alliance 25 times in various film and television works, making him the originator of abstract narratives.

At first, some old-timers of the Polar Bear Alliance denounced Gorbachev, but as the incident became increasingly outrageous, these old-timers got used to it.

The reason is simple: Gorbachev announced the dissolution of the Polar Bear Union far too frequently, so frequently that these old-timers have become desensitized to it.

Such a person is not only legendary, but also truly eccentric.

Upon hearing this, Kravchuk's eyes lit up instantly, and his brain raced as he began to consider whether this was a worthwhile endeavor.

“You have a point, but acquiring the Black Sea Fleet is still a pipe dream.”

"Don't rush, let me analyze it for you."

"I have the latest data here, which clearly shows the current size of the Black Sea Fleet."

"To date, the Black Sea Fleet has a total of 833 ships of various sizes, with a total displacement of over 700,000 tons! This includes 51 large surface ships and 28 submarines."

Kravchuk spoke excitedly, his eyes shining, because this was a romance unique to the Polar Bear Alliance!

This formidable military strength is also the foundation upon which they dominate the world!
After composing himself slightly, Kravchuk continued, "There are 79 main combat ships, totaling 280,000 tons, including 28 submarines. There are 300 other types of combat and support ships."

"Two helicopter carriers: the 'Moskva' and the 'St. Petersburg'."

"Seven missile cruisers: one Slava-class cruiser named 'Slava'; three Kara-class cruisers named 'Kerch', 'Yazov', and 'Ochakov'; two Kresta-class cruisers whose names have just been changed, so I am not sure about them yet; and one Kenda-class cruiser named 'Golovko'."

"Nine guided-missile destroyers: two of the Kashin (modified) class are HMS Bold and HMS Tranquil; and seven of the Kashin class are named HMS Sensitive, HMS Red Caucasus, HMS Red Crimea, HMS Exemplary, HMS Agile, HMS Resolute and HMS Swift."

"Ten missile frigates: six Krivak I-class frigates, named HMS Smooth, HMS Enthusiast, HMS Impeccable, HMS Valiant, HMS Active, and HMS Selfless; three Krivak II-class frigates, named HMS Amazing, HMS Inquisitive, and HMS Permanent; and one Koni-class frigate named HMS Koni."

Just then, Amai walked over quickly with a cell phone in hand. Lin Zehao smiled apologetically at Kravchuk, pointed to the cell phone, and the latter gestured for it to be used, then picked up his glass and began to drink.

He was indeed tired after talking so much, so he took this little break to rest.

"Hey? Who's there?"

"Chachai is dead, and two other Hong Kongers were also found dead at the scene? Have their identities been determined?"

Faced with Brother Hao's question, Tian Yangsheng on the other end of the phone quickly and respectfully replied, "Brother Hao, it has been found out. One of them is named Lin Kun, who is the big boss of the Southeast Asian conch shell liquor business, and the other is named Ali, who is his subordinate."

"However, the people below say that this man named Ali seems to have a suspicious identity, and many details don't add up. Do you think we should investigate him in detail?"

Lin Zehao lit a Cuban cigar, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said, "These drug-dealing bastards, they're dead, so what?"

"There's no need to investigate. It's just a spy from a competitor or an undercover agent in the police force. I'm not interested in that kind of thing. Let's just bury it somewhere."

"Now that the contract has been fulfilled, we should get the Myanmar government to honor its promises as soon as possible and tell Su Maung that I have no interest in waiting."

Myanmar is a very chaotic place right now. Today you come to power, tomorrow I come to power, and no one can guarantee what will happen tomorrow.

If the current president steps down without fulfilling his promises, wouldn't Lin Zehao have made a bad deal?
That's why Lin Zehao emphasized that we must be quick!
"Understood! Brother Hao, I will definitely carry it out."

Tian Yangsheng immediately sprang to his senses and patted his chest, promising that he would definitely complete the task.

As for who Su Mao is...

Of course, it's the current head of Myanmar's Union State Law and Order Restoration Committee.

If the other party hadn't offered such an exorbitant price this time, Lin Zehao would have had no interest in doing business with them.

Because once Hutchison Security gets involved, it's a tacit way of taking sides, and Su Mao could very well be using their influence to his advantage.

However, the other party gave so much this time that Lin Zehao could ignore these details.

The practice of ceding land is likely to occur only in these war-torn regions.

Since the other party is willing to go all out, Lin Zehao will definitely oblige.

Those places in this area are of great strategic significance. After hanging up the phone, Lin Zehao gestured to Kravchuk to continue.

Kravchuk cleared his throat and said, "The Black Sea Fleet has fifteen light missile frigates: five Grisha I-class, nine Grisha III-class, and one Grisha IV-class."

"Eighteen light frigates: nine Petya-class (Type I, II, and III); six Mirka-class (Type I and II); and three Riga-class."

"Twenty-eight submarines: including two J-class cruise missile submarines; twenty-two torpedo attack submarines, of which four are K-class, three are T-class, three are F-class, four are R-class, eight are W-class, and four are training and rescue submarines."

"In addition to the aforementioned main combat vessels, the Black Sea Fleet also possesses 37 missile boats of various types; 87 submarine chasers and patrol boats; 73 mine warfare vessels; more than 60 amphibious combat vessels; 28 logistics, supply and support ships; and a large number of service ships."

Perhaps because he had talked too much, Kravchuk was inevitably a little thirsty, so he picked up his glass and drank the vodka in one gulp.

"Cool!"

"Enjoyed!"

“That’s the taste!”

After expressing his feelings, Kravchuk poured himself another full glass of vodka, drank more than half of it, and then continued, "In addition, the fleet's air force has 276 aircraft of various types, including 240 combat aircraft, 36 service aircraft, 85 shipborne helicopters, and a large amount of coastal defense and air defense equipment."

"The main combat aircraft consist of 80 medium-, long-range and medium-range bombers, organized into four regiments: 40 Tu-26s (two regiments); 15 Tu-22s (one regiment); and 25 Tu-16s (one regiment)."

"One hundred and five anti-submarine aircraft: twenty-five of them are "Be-12" anti-submarine aircraft; and eighty anti-submarine helicopters, including "Ka-25", "Ka-27" and "Mi-14".

"Forty-five maritime electronic warfare and reconnaissance aircraft: ten Tu-22s; twenty-five Tu-16s; five An-12s; and five Ka-25 helicopters."

"Five aerial refueling tankers ("Tu-16"); five mine warfare aircraft ("Mi-14"); and thirty-six service aircraft of various types (transport, rescue, etc.)."

"In addition, the fleet's total strength is approximately 90,000 men, if not more."

After finishing his explanation, Kravchuk downed two large glasses of vodka in quick succession, until he let out a satisfying burp. Then, with a serious expression, he asked, "After I've said all that, do you now have a clear understanding of the Black Sea Fleet...?"

"What exactly do you want to do by acquiring a fleet of this size?"

"It's no exaggeration to say that if you had the Black Sea Fleet, and were fully prepared, landing in India wouldn't be a pipe dream!"

"This is a force capable of changing the landscape of the navy; this is absolutely not an exaggeration!"

Although Kravchuk was somewhat drunk, everything he said made perfect sense.

If Lin Zehao were to possess the Black Sea Fleet, he would indeed have the ability to influence the world order to a certain extent.

Kravchuk dared not proceed with the matter until he understood Kravchuk's true intentions.

"Would you believe me if I told you that everything I've done so far has been just to protect myself?"

Kravchuk didn't speak, he just shook his head slightly.

Seeing this, Lin Zehao stopped talking and immediately changed the subject, saying, "In my hometown, there is an old saying: 'A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime.'"

"Although I am not an ordinary person, I still have to be wary of others having designs on me."

"Therefore, I need the strength to protect myself."

Lin Zehao was not lying when he said this.

Back then, his business wasn't very big, and the gang's power was enough to protect him.

However, as his business grew, the power of the triad was no longer sufficient. He successively established Hutchison Security, set up military bases around the world, and extended his reach into the consumer industry, all of which were means of self-protection.

However, as development accelerates, Lin Zehao will inevitably need new and greater strength one day in the future!
He planned to take advantage of this opportunity to completely seize the Black Sea Fleet at rock-bottom prices, thereby consolidating his own power.

Anyway, if he doesn't buy at the bottom, he'll be sunk by Er Mao in the future anyway, wouldn't that be a waste?

“Fine, even if your reasoning convinces me, can it convince the committee in Moscow?” After a long silence, Kravchuk shrugged.

Whether a deal goes through or not depends solely on whether the price offered is appropriate; what does the reason have to do with it?

"As long as I offer a high enough price, I don't believe those people will disagree."

"The Polar Bear Alliance is now facing massive famine and social unrest. Black bread, which was once considered trash by the public, has now become a hot commodity."

"Even so, many families can only eat it mixed with sawdust."

"Not to mention the troops under my command. I heard that the vodka supply has been cut off for a long time, and many soldiers have started drinking antifreeze. There have already been no fewer than a hundred deaths..."

Lin Zehao exhaled a puff of smoke, a perfectly timed smile playing on his lips. "Under these circumstances, if I can procure the necessary supplies for you, shouldn't those guys in the Moscow Committee think twice?"

"Of course, if you need to settle in rubles, that's fine too, I'm all for it."

The current Polar Bear Alliance is like an elderly person who is terminally ill. Don't expect to be completely cured; there is no other way but to slow down the process of death.

As the saying goes, food is the most important thing for people.

When a great famine swept across the country, even a god couldn't help!
At this point, some people might ask, "Does such a large country as the Polar Bear Alliance not have any food reserves?"

Some brothers, some, and quite a lot of them.

Of course, this applies to registered cases.

According to the relevant department's records, the Polar Bear Alliance has enough food reserves to feed the entire country for five years!
Moreover, this is under the premise of taking population growth into account.

In reality, the granaries of the Polar Bear Alliance are completely empty, with not a single grain of rice in them; they are so spacious that horses could run freely inside.

Why does this happen?
I'm sure everyone understands this, so I won't go into details here.

In short, the Polar Bear Alliance is now not only short of food, but also of various living supplies, such as winter coats and precious vodka.

(End of this chapter)