Chapter 236 Beating around the bush

Chapter 236 Beating around the bush

Chapter 236 Beating around the bush
Gao Yi has long known that the French are capable of doing anything.

But the French couldn't do anything weird when it came to making money for themselves, and as it turned out, they actually did it.

Gao Yi forgot that there are people in this world called troublemakers. Although France is not like the United Kingdom, which has a whole country of troublemakers, as a country with many characteristics of a great power, how could France be without troublemakers?

"what happened?"

“The military procurement contract was leaked.”

"Do the French have a mole?"

It is normal to have traitors. There are too many people who have been bribed by other countries to provide intelligence. It is understandable.

But Abdullah shook his head and said to Gao Yi, "No, it was the union of Dassault that announced the news to the world. After the arms purchase was completed, Dassault would arrange a production plan, so the union disclosed the news and demanded a 25% salary increase from Dassault. Otherwise, they would go on strike, and Dassault would not be able to deliver the aircraft on time."

Gao Yi couldn't figure out the relationship here. He really couldn't understand it and couldn't figure it out.

Isn’t it a good thing that the company has received a big order?

Shouldn't the entire company work together to win this big order?

Why do you want to smash the pot?
Oh, they are not destroying the company, they are just asking for a pay raise, but what does asking for a pay raise have to do with immediately revealing the company's business that should be kept strictly confidential?

If you have any requests, discuss them in private. Threats are just threats, but don't be in a hurry to ruin the deal. After all, isn't this just eating the rice in the pot but smashing the pot that was used to cook it?
It can only be said to be a cultural difference. Gao Yi couldn't figure out the reason. He was stunned for a long time, and finally said: "How did the union get the news? It's only been... less than two hours now."

Abdullah shrugged, spread his hands, smiled bitterly, and said helplessly: "You should ask the French what they think, not me. How the hell do I know what these French people are thinking!"

Yes, normal people can’t understand the way French people think.

Gao Yi sighed and said, "Then we..."

"There should be... trouble."

Abdullah sighed and said, "Let the plane take off, otherwise I'm worried that something might happen. The personal grudges between the CIA and us won't surface. The United States knows that the CIA may retaliate privately, but they won't say anything. But if the United States knows that we have reached a deal with France, they will really use any means."

"The United States and France are both members of NATO and are allies."

"Allies are allies, business is business. The Americans have done a lot of this. When they arrested Pierucci and dismembered Alstom, they were not polite."

After Abdullah finished speaking through gritted teeth, he quickly looked up and shouted, "Prepare for takeoff, notify the airport, we are taking off!"

The surgery will be suspended during the takeoff phase. If the surgery can be performed in the air, it will be done. If it cannot be suspended, there is no other way. If it really doesn't work, the surgery will be continued after landing.

Gao Yi had nothing to say. This was truly a situation that he had no control over. There was nothing he could do about it.

The doctor is making emergency preparations to suspend the operation. Yes, preparations must be made to suspend the operation.

The flight crew contacted the airport and notified the tower, asking the airport to give up the runway and leave a passage for takeoff.

The take-off of a plane also depends on the plan, it cannot just fly whenever it wants.

Then, the crew immediately received frustrating and disturbing news.

"Sir! The airport replied that it was an emergency air traffic control and we cannot take off!"

Abdullah was still a little worried just now, but now, he had to start to get nervous immediately.

"What? Air traffic control? What's the reason?!"

"Military exercise! Block the airspace!"

This is the reason given by the French, but the reason given by the French will lead to the most unfavorable result for themselves.

Gao Yi didn't understand, and neither did Abdullah.

"Military exercises? Are the French crazy?"

Abdullah was not just nervous, he was anxious.

His greatest strength is loyalty. As for his greatest weaknesses, there are many of them, and being easily anxious and irritable is one of Abdullah's biggest weaknesses.

Abdullah made the call, and when the call was connected, he asked impatiently: "What do you mean? Why don't you let our plane take off? Do you want to cancel the cooperation plan? Don't you want to do business anymore?"

I don’t know who answered the phone. They spoke English, not very fluently, but the person who answered the phone said in the same angry and impatient tone: “The Americans announced that they would conduct a large-scale military exercise within NATO. I received the call four minutes ago!”

The military-industrial complex has damaged the interests of American military-industrial enterprises, and the Pentagon will definitely help this cause.

The Pentagon can decide to conduct a military exercise without the White House saying anything.

On the contrary, it is useless for the White House to speak, and it is even more useless for NATO’s European allies to speak.

NATO is America's NATO, and the NATO Command is the American command. Now the NATO Command is suddenly going to conduct a large-scale military exercise, simulating a large-scale air strike on Europe. All aircraft are banned from taking off and landing for a short period of time. Who can object?
What's more, the NATO Command does not need to block the airspace of the whole of Europe. They only need to block the airspace of France. If that doesn't work, they can block the airspace of Paris.

If France is tough enough, the French military and civil aviation will not comply with the no-fly order from NATO. It doesn't matter. NATO will impose a no-fly order in the airspace of several countries around France.

It doesn't have to be long, just a few hours will do.

If the French side is bolder and lets the plane fly and ignores NATO's orders, that's fine too. NATO can just send a fighter jet to shoot down a passenger plane.

The plane that was shot down was Gao Yi and his crew's plane. That's enough.

So, no matter what France chooses, Gao Yi and his team cannot fly.

If you have money, you can buy things, but if you don't have enough power, Saudi Arabia needs the United States to agree to buy anything with its money. Gao Yi was confused, and Abdullah was even more confused.

Abdullah thought for a long time, and then he finally called Shaman.

After mumbling a few words, Abdullah hung up the phone dejectedly. Then he said to Gao Yi, "The French leaked the news. Your Highness is negotiating with the United States. The situation is unfavorable. The Americans are very angry."

What can Gao Yi say? This matter is now a national affair, so what right does he have to interfere?

"Generally speaking, how do you solve this situation?"

"Compromise, let's see if it's the French or us who compromise. The most likely scenario is that we add another order to the Americans, so that they can earn more, and then they may allow arms purchases from France. If the French compromise, they will give up some of their interests to the United States, but that's unlikely."

Abdullah sighed and said helplessly, "The most likely scenario is that we compromise, but His Royal Highness is very angry. He can cancel the cooperation with France or postpone it, but he will never pay a higher price to the United States just because of the United States' obstruction."

Looking at Gao Yi, Abdullah hesitated for a moment and suddenly said, "But this will cause us more trouble. I hope you can understand that His Royal Highness can't just... you know, just because of us."

"I know……"

If the big brother is willing to help me out, that's because he's giving me face, but I can't let the big brother pay too high a price to help me out.

Gao Yi really has nothing to say about such national affairs.

But it is not Gao Yi's style to just sit there and wait for something to happen.

After thinking for a while, Gao Yi whispered, "Don't cause trouble for His Highness. If it doesn't work, we can just run away on our own! This mess was caused by the French. It shouldn't be a problem for them to privately open a way for us to escape."

"It should be possible. I will negotiate with the French side."

Abdullah can also represent Salman, and he does have some face here.

After thinking for a while, Abdullah whispered, "If it really doesn't work, let the French escort you away. You can't stay here. Your Highness is firm in his attitude. The Americans may have some hidden punishment measures, and killing you... is the most direct and simple means of punishment."

Gao Yi noticed that Abdullah said the word punishment.

Abdullah continued, "In the past, the White House ordered the CIA not to retaliate against our National Intelligence Agency, but now, the White House has allowed the CIA to retaliate freely. The result will be different. Things will become quite troublesome, so you have to leave quickly."

At this point, Abdullah immediately shouted: "Continue the operation and complete it as soon as possible!"

The operation that had just been interrupted continued.

Gao Yi felt depressed.

It was originally agreed upon, and my brother spent billions. Although it was essentially for the national interest, the arms purchase was ultimately made in order to save him.

Now, the unreliable French easily exposed the matter, which put them in danger again.

Why are these people so mean?

Feeling angry, Gao Yi was thinking about what other good solutions he could come up with. One was to rescue himself, and the other was to help his elder brother.

Even with such important national affairs, there is no one to ask for advice.

While thinking hard, Gao Yi suddenly had an idea and said, "I'll make a phone call!"

There was no way Abdullah would refuse.

Gao Yi took out his cell phone and dialed a number in a hurry.

Call Mu Tianwen.

Due to the time difference, Mu Tianwen didn't answer the phone at first. Gao Yi called again and Mu Tianwen finally answered the phone.

"Hey, brother, do you want to talk to me?"

Mu Tianwen lowered his voice, and Gao Yi whispered, "Is it convenient to talk?"

"Convenient, I'm sleeping, it's 3:30 in the morning..."

The time difference between France and China is several hours. It is 9:30 in the evening for Gao Yi, but it is early morning for Mu Tianwen.

Without caring about waking up Mu Tianwen, Gao Yi whispered, "I have an urgent matter here and need your advice."

Mu Tianwen became excited when he heard about this. His good brother actually wanted to ask him for advice on something. This was very exciting for a young man.

"What's the matter? Big brother, tell me and I'll help you with some advice."

Gao Yi quickly explained what had just happened, and then he whispered, "As for the current dilemma, how do you think we can deal with it to break it?"

Mu Tianwen said helplessly: "Brother, I'm only fourteen years old! What can I do about this kind of national affairs..."

Gao Yi coughed lightly, and then he whispered: "It doesn't matter if you don't understand, you can ask your teacher, or else, why don't you call your teacher and ask for advice?"

Mu Tianwen was stunned for a moment, then he suddenly said: "Brother, you are really smart."

Gao Yi smiled embarrassedly.

Mu Tianwen took a breath and said, "It's too late now. How about I ask you tomorrow morning?"

Gao Yi said sincerely: "No, it's urgent, you should ask now. As for this matter, your teacher will only thank you for calling in the middle of the night and will never blame you, believe me."

(End of this chapter)