Xiaomi Heavy Industry, its first entrepreneurial venture!

Chapter 378 Let's devise a plan to crack it! (Third update!)

Faced with Sophia's repeated questioning, Catherine was not afraid; on the contrary, she appeared very calm.

After the person on the other end had talked themselves hoarse and could no longer continue, she calmly replied:

"It was just a small mistake, a misjudgment of human nature. Was it really necessary to make such a big fuss about it?"

Ultimately, the person who bears the most responsibility for this is Ms. Sofia herself.

“Our External Action Service is simply delivering to you…the European Commission the information we have gathered and our judgment.”

"For you to make your own judgment!"

"But what about you? You told Turkey that we could relax the conditions and trick them into giving up their cooperation with Xiaomi Heavy Industry."

"But when they heard the false information the other party had released, they immediately went back on their word and started to discard the useful person after they had served their purpose."

"It only took two or three days in total!"

"If I remember correctly, following the standard EU procedures, it would take at least half a month to complete this process."

“If you had followed the two-week process, we would still be in the honeymoon period with Türkiye and still negotiating with them.”

"Therefore, Ms. Sophia, you, as the rotating chair of the committee, bear the greatest responsibility in this incident."

"Don't try to shift the blame to me. I'm just a vice chairman, just a position. I didn't vote or express any opinions!"

This explanation was reasonable and well-founded. After listening to it, Sofia raised both hands and gave the woman in front of her a thumbs up.

If you're so good at shifting blame, why don't you become a chef?

With her arms crossed, Sofia looked at the woman in front of her and let out a cold laugh:
“Ms. Catherine, I need to remind you that, starting yesterday, the European Commission’s diplomatic powers have been officially transferred to you, along with security and defense-related work.”

According to an announcement released by Xiaomi Heavy Industry itself, their satellite navigation service covers the area from the equator to 70 degrees north latitude.

"This scope also includes most of the European Union."

"Türkiye obtaining their military-grade satellite navigation services would pose a significant threat to European security."

"Before yesterday, I was part of this work, but now, it's no longer my responsibility. It's your turn!"

"You just threw away the pot very well. Now tell me, how are you going to throw away the jobs that belong to you?"

After a few words, Catherine's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. Seeing her expression change from sunny to gloomy, Sophia was very happy because she had regained the initiative.

After being insulted, Catherine became very upset. She picked up the coffee on the table and used the act of drinking it to cover up her embarrassment, while also trying to think of a way to break the deadlock.

One of the tasks of the European External Action Service is to conduct military cooperation with neighboring and allied countries.

In the past, when conducting military cooperation, they would always regard Russia as a hypothetical enemy. However, Russia, which was eager to join the European Union and even NATO, never took the EU's view of them as a hypothetical enemy to heart.

But now, Turkey has to be added to the list of hypothetical enemies... or rather, real enemies!
After drinking half a cup of coffee, Catherine looked up and glanced at Sophia with disdain:
“Ms. Sophia, if your Galileo project had progressed a little faster, perhaps we wouldn’t be in such an awkward and passive position right now!”

"Now, it is inevitable that Turkey will introduce Xiaomi Heavy Industry's satellite navigation system. Turkey says that it will not have any impact on us, but in practice, they will definitely try to influence us in secret."

"If we want to remain unaffected by them, we only have two paths!"

"The first point is to introduce America and use her to counterbalance Türkiye."

"Secondly, like Türkiye, introduce Xiaomi Heavy Industry."

As the sound rang out, Catherine waved two fingers in front of Sophia, making Sophia want to grab a knife and chop those two fingers off.

She looked away, gazing at the city through a window not far away, and asked softly:

Why not import from Russia?

Upon hearing this, Catherine abruptly looked up, staring at her with an expression as if she were an idiot: "With Russia like that, would you dare use their satellite navigation system?"

Hearing the questioning voice, Sofia didn't answer, but continued to stare at the scenery outside the window, bringing her coffee to her lips:

"Have your people write an assessment report, and then submit the report to the European Commission. I will review and discuss the report."

"If the committee agrees unanimously, then we can introduce Xiaomi Heavy Industry's satellite navigation system and reverse-engineer it."

"If we successfully decipher it, we might even be able to use this satellite navigation system to figure out the situation of the BeiDou satellite navigation system."

Upon receiving the order from Sophia, Catherine gave a thumbs-up: "Ms. Sophia is wise!"

"I'll go write the report right now!"

After leaving those two sentences, Catherine got up and, without any hesitation, walked out of the room and went back to her office to get busy.

Seeing that her chat partner had left, Sophia didn't stay in the room any longer. She picked up her small bag and left the room as well.

Back in her car, she stared at the External Action Service building for a while, then took out her phone and called Navarro, who was in America.

Due to the time difference, Navarro's phone rang for quite a while before he finally answered.
"Madam, I remember saying that unless it's an absolute emergency, you shouldn't use your personal cell phone to make calls. Have you forgotten?"

Navarro's voice was cold, but Sofia remained unaffected, continuing to speak:

"The EU's newly established External Action Service is preparing an assessment report on Türkiye's adoption of the satellite navigation system from Xiaomi Heavy Industry."

"At the same time, the External Action Service will introduce Xiaomi China's satellite navigation system to the EU."

"Although the ultimate goal is to decipher the other party's system, introducing it would cause you a big problem!"

Arlington, Virginia, George Bush Intelligence Center.

As Sofia recounted her story, Navarro's face grew increasingly dark, eventually turning into a charcoal ash.

After World War II, in order to dismantle England and France, the Soviet Union and America tacitly carried out a series of democratic and liberal activities, vigorously promoting the independence of the English and French colonies.

After losing a large number of colonies, England and France predictably began to decline.

By now, England has become a mascot, while France teeters on the edge of becoming one.

With the decline of these two countries and the collapse of the Soviet Union, Europe has become America's vegetable garden.

A vegetable garden can be full of vitality, but it cannot have its own thoughts.

We must not have any messy or nonsensical thoughts.

They dare to introduce Xiaomi Heavy Industry's satellite navigation system now, allowing it to circulate across Europe. He can't even imagine what those guys would dare to introduce next!
We must find a way to stop it!

On the other hand, if the CIA could obtain the satellite navigation system equipment from the Europeans, and then reverse engineer it, they could gain control of the satellite system.

The CIA could then use that satellite system to do a lot of things!

The satellite system is said to be equipped with ultra-high-definition optical lenses and synthetic aperture radar, capable of capturing clear images of the ground. If they could control the satellite, they could use these capabilities to monitor poppy cultivation in Mexico and Colombia.

Once those damn drug dealers have finished harvesting, they can send out special forces to snatch the drugs from them.

These satellites can also be used to monitor other regions and obtain more intelligence.

The more drugs you steal, the more money you make selling them.

The more areas are monitored, the more funding the parliament will provide.

And the more money he can get!
After closing his eyes and imagining the future for a while, Navarro returned to his desk and began to formulate plans for Europe and for Xiaomi Heavy Industries.

A company that manufactures home appliances should just focus on manufacturing home appliances instead of getting involved in satellite navigation.

Neuropathy!
After grumbling and swearing as he finalized his plans, Navarro immediately took the two plans and headed for the White House.

For these two plans to be successfully implemented, they also need the approval of their president, Barack.

When he arrived at the White House, he found their president throwing a tantrum and hurling insults.

Driven by curiosity, Navarro quietly approached White House intelligence advisor Price and asked in a low voice:

"What's wrong, Mr. President?"

Price nodded his chin through the closed door and said calmly, "Because of that mess in Türkiye!"

"The EU and Türkiye were making quite a fuss a few days ago, it was quite a big deal, but things have quieted down these past two days, which the president finds a bit strange."

"I had the intelligence office gather some information."

"Among these intelligence reports, one mentions that Turkish news media are interviewing that Chinese thing, saying it's to celebrate their cooperation."

"The president had someone come and take a look."

"Originally, there was nothing wrong with the interview video, but at the end of the video, the Turkish reporter mentioned the president, but the person being interviewed, the CEO of Xiaomi Heavy Industry, mispronounced the president's name!"

"Say his name is Lucian!"

"Then the president got angry!"

"And then this is what you see!"

"So, what brings you here all of a sudden?"

After figuring out why his president was angry, Navarro opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't utter a single word.

He didn't know how to persuade him.

If it's a child who mispronounces or misspeaks their name, that's somewhat understandable.

But the guy on the other end is practically a celebrity, and for him to say something like that in an interview can only mean one thing: he did it on purpose.

He deliberately mispronounced the name!
For no other reason than to disgust people!

With a sigh, Navarro waved the documents in his hand:

"I have drafted two plans regarding the EU and Turkey, as well as the Xiaomi Heavy Industry project, and I would like to ask the President for his approval."

Just then, a deep voice came from the office:
"Price, bring Navarro over here!"

Upon hearing his name called, Price quickly pushed open the office door and entered, speaking to Barack, who had just calmed down.
“Mr. President, Director Navarro is outside. He has brought two plans, one targeting the EU and Türkiye, and the other targeting Xiaomi Heavy Industries.”

Would you like to take a look?

Upon hearing the word "plan," Barack instinctively wanted to deny it, after all, last time, these guys were also full of confidence, saying they could definitely trick that guy out.

But to my utter surprise, I paid the money, but failed to swindle anyone out of me.

He felt like a fool when Price reported to him!
But the thought of that guy mispronouncing his name filled Barack with rage, and he roared at the door:
"Navarro, come in!"

Navarro entered the presidential office following the sound and, under Barack's gaze, placed two documents in front of the president:

"Sir, please take a look!"

Neither document had a title; they were tucked inside a transparent folder, giving them a mysterious appearance.

Barack rubbed his hands together excitedly, took the document with both hands, and carefully opened it, reading the plan bit by bit.

At first, he was very excited, but gradually his expression became serious, and in the end, it turned completely black.

After turning the last page, he threw the two documents to the ground.

"Navarro, is this what you call a plan?"

"I thought you had come up with some flawless plan, but it turns out that your so-called two plans were one where the EU would buy services and then we would borrow from the EU."

"Another plan is to have our people buy services directly!"

"what?"

Are you out of your mind?

The questioning echoed in the office. Navarro quickly bent down, picked up the two documents, and placed them back in front of Barack.
“Mr. President, the focus of these two plans is not on how to acquire the relevant data equipment or data authorization.”

"The key is how to crack these licenses and devices!"

"We need to obtain their equipment and some data authorization; only with access to these things can we crack it!"

"But we're not magicians; we can't just conjure up their equipment and data out of thin air!"

"Just like back then when we bought their planes to practice with!"

The last metaphor calmed Barack's agitation slightly, and he picked up the document again to re-examine its contents.

A dozen minutes later, he raised his head and calmly looked at Navarro:
"This matter should be handed over to the military's information security department for them to handle."

After speaking, without waiting for Navarro's reply, Barack picked up a pen, signed his name on the relevant plan, and then handed both plans to Price:
"Hand it over to the military's information security department and let the military take charge of this procurement."

"Once the equipment arrives, we must decipher the data as quickly as possible. In this world, one GPS system is enough; we don't need so many satellite navigation systems."

Price took the documents with both hands, gave Navarro a sympathetic look, turned around, and disappeared into the office with the documents in his hands.

After Price left, Barack's gaze fell on Navarro:
"The methods you use to deal with Europeans are too soft!"

"Those guys are disobedient; the best way to deal with them is to send them to their deaths!"

(End of this chapter)