Chapter 50

The next day, a dinner party for businessmen from both countries was held at the hotel we were staying at.

The number of attendees was nearly 200.

Some of them were characters who occasionally showed their faces on Korean TV.

[Five! Chairman Lee Yong-moon. How much is this?]

Chairman Lee Yong-moon’s popularity was great.

Already, the brand Samjung was building a reputation in the United States.

In addition, since it is the first company in the world to apply 90-nano technology to the semiconductor process, people from related companies flocked to him like a bee entangled in a flower.

[Can I have a glass of champagne?]

The dinner venue was a typical American party atmosphere.

Classical music and food you’ve only heard through movies.

Party helpers moving around with a bunch of wine glasses on a tray.

Except for the things that will happen in the future, as of today, I too desperately want to melt into that atmosphere.

“Executive Director Jin.”

While I was filling my empty stomach for a moment, I heard someone calling me.

It is none other than the head of the National Intelligence Service who approaches through the cracks of people.

The leisure he felt for a moment flew away.

“Let’s go, the meeting place with the Secretary of State has been decided.”

He rushed to work differently than usual.

Thanks to this, we immediately left the party without even enjoying the first time in our lives, and we immediately got into the vehicle sent by the US State Department.

“Where are you going?”

The car that took us went straight to the street where the Supreme Court was.

Had I been there for about 10 minutes?

I want to stand in front of a large building for a moment, and then the car goes straight to the underground parking lot.

[Welcome to.]

The man who opened the door was huge.

As such, a sheep secretary with such a large body feels like a child.

Judging by the fact that he has a receiver in his ear, he looks like an agent of an agency affiliated with the US government, but when their eyes meet, he shows a bashful smile that doesn’t match his size.

Come on.

Sorry, but I’m not like that.

[Go up to the 12th floor.]

Shaking the goosebumps all over his body, he climbed into the elevator.

No one opens their mouth first.

Out of frustration, I spoke up first.

“How the hell is this place?”

“The Secretariat of the U.S. Department of State. Perhaps the Secretary of State will be waiting for us when we enter.”

The head of the National Intelligence Service looked very nervous.

After all, now we are not just a visiting diplomat, but a negotiator who came to negotiate the main interests of the country.

In fact, I feel like I’m getting thirsty since before.

[Come here.]

The expression of the Secretary of State who greeted us was very bright.

Even if it is a polite smile, I think it relieves the burden on the viewer.

Considering that she is leading a huge country called the United States with the body of a single woman, it is important to keep in mind that she is an opponent that should not be taken lightly.

[Nice to meet you. This is Jin Hyun-seung of Jauthales.][I heard that you are the person who cared for the Chief of Naval Chief of Staff Jeffrey so much, so you are younger than I thought.]

She led the conversation on light topics for a while.

No, it’s definitely not a light topic.

The Yeonpyeong Island shelling incident cannot be taken lightly.

Anyway, after talking about the armed conflict in the Republic of Korea for about 20 minutes, at one point, she looked at her watch and brought out her main point.

[If you don’t even tell me why we’re here, you’d already know, right?]

gulp!

There was a sound of swallowing dry air from somewhere.

When I glanced at him, Deputy Manager Lim showed an awkward smile.

[Actually, I also thought that the person suitable for this position would be a military official, not me. However, I had no choice but to be responsible for the outcome of the conversation anyway.]

She turned her horse around.

Just as I was wondering if I was waiting for the words to come out of my mouth first, her eyes suddenly changed.

[As we are waiting for the results of our negotiations at the White House, I am speaking straight-forward. The United States of America is a formal request for technology transfer of the gyro and HVP system developed in Korea.][……]

I doubted my ears for a moment.

Even if the gyro is the same, why HVP?

In a situation where it has already concluded with the US Navy as a substitute for building the system in the first place.

‘Twt…’

Then, suddenly, the story that Jeffrey had told me the day before flashed through my mind.

The US Army is obsessed with building HVP.

It probably wouldn’t be easy to give them up.

After all, it was

We have to settle the army’s petition, but our production capacity won’t keep up.

In the end, I decided to get the technology and build it myself.

The problem is that the Secretary of State has directly discussed the matter, but somehow it doesn’t seem to be an easy move.

[Sorry, but I don’t know why the HVP issue is suddenly being discussed here.][I admit that it was an unplanned problem. However, according to what has been heard, the ability of Jauthales to build a system does not even meet the requirements of the US Navy. Meanwhile, our army is demanding it until the very end. So for me No, shouldn’t the government find a solution?]

A strong will was evident in her tone of voice.

It’s almost like no one can get out of that door if you don’t fix it.

In fact, I expected that the reason the United States had called me directly was not simply because of the gyro problem, but when it comes to reality, I feel somewhat bitter.

This is a negotiation, what’s the difference from a threat?

[Then what can I get?][··········.]

The Secretary of State showed no significant change in expression.

This kind of reaction was expected.

Soon she began another press.

[Right now, at the White House, the presidents of both countries are discussing revision of the South Korea-U.S. missile guidelines. Depending on the outcome of our conversation, it may or may not produce a result that South Korea is satisfied with.]

Dream!

For a moment, I frowned without realizing it.

When she glanced at the head of the National Intelligence Service, she had a look on her face that he didn’t like it either.

“That’s why we are negotiating with us at the same time as the second summit. You don’t have to be too scared though. After all, your Excellency has entrusted the matter to me and Executive Director Jin.”

She nodded her head at the low voice of the head of the National Intelligence Service.

Curious about our conversation, the Secretary of State’s head tilted to one side for a moment, and I immediately made my point.

[You mean that you are asking for two strategic technologies just as an excuse to revise the missile guidelines? It was also developed by a private company, not a government-affiliated organization?][··········.]

She gave her a bewildered look at her last words.

Actually, it’s not wrong.

While she was at first bewildered, she spoke again.

[Honestly, it doesn’t matter if you give up your skills. But, as I said before, both technologies were developed by Jaewoo, not our government, so of course we have to compensate us appropriately to get them.][Hmm······.]

The Secretary of State frowned.

She immediately stared at me and spit her words out in a low voice.

[If the range guidelines are revised, won’t Jaewoo receive reasonable compensation?][··········.][After all, Korea’s ballistic missile development project is also in the hands of Jaewoo, not a government-affiliated organization. Wouldn’t Jaewoo also be able to handle the task of developing new missiles as much as the increased range in the future?]

It wasn’t exactly wrong.

ok, well guess that’s it.

One more problem still remains.

[It sounds like sophistry, but for now, let’s admit it. So what’s the other reward? I’m obviously in a situation where I’m putting out two cards, but the US hasn’t presented one yet.]

The secretary of state smirked.

Soon she rolled her eyes from side to side, and then spoke with her wrinkled lips.

[What do you want?][Fret & Whitney’s F119 engine turbine blade manufacturing technology. To be precise, we want integrated molding technology and super-heat-resistant alloy technology.]

She spoke without hesitation.

Perhaps it was unexpected, she looked at me with her round eyes.

[…do you know what you are claiming now?]

Of course I know.

I know the US is asking for the most leaky thing right now.

But opportunities like this are rare for me. As Hani Jeffrey said, you should bet.

[Sorry, the engine technology of the F-22 cannot be discussed.][Who asked for all the engine tech? I must have suggested just one turbine blade, right?][··········.]

She drank the glass of water in front of her as if her throat was burning.

It’s not something I can’t understand.

Even if it’s just one part, it’s actually the flower of the F119 engine.

In the case of the integrated turbine manufacturing technology, the weight of the engine and the number of parts can be drastically reduced, and in the case of the super-heat-resistant alloy technology, the turbine inlet temperature can be raised to a whopping 1600 degrees.

If I get it, we’ll have the complete fighter engine skill.

‘Nod your head, please!’

As she looked at her tightly closed mouth, her stomach burned.

In fact, it was because of super-heat-resistant alloy technology that I realized the truth that there are things that can’t be done no matter how hard I try.

Tungsten and Titanium. And titanium and rhenium. The atrocious casting technology that melts metals that never mix with each other like water and oil into a single crystal was a mountain that I could not overcome even in the past.

[However, Whitney’s super alloy technology is difficult.]

The Secretary of State ultimately refused to do so.(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

As she was about to let out a sigh of despair, she peeked into an incontinence-like gap.

[That’s because even if we approve, Whitney will most likely not accept it.][What if I accept? If you give them both the Gyro and HVP skills, the chances are good, right?][··········.][Isn’t that a very unlikely story? I don’t think the U.S. government wants to own the technologies I’m handed over anyway, and I’m sure it will eventually go to a military company. In that case, wouldn’t it be enough to drive it to the Whitney company?]

If so, there will be a chance of winning.

Their reality is that there is a limit to their expansion because they have a business portfolio that is focused only on engine manufacturing.

But what if we secure a new business field such as advancing into the missile development business through the gyro and building an air defense network?



tens of billions. No, given the size of the US military alone, there would be no reason for them to deny the opportunity to gain a profit that could potentially exceed $100 billion.

[Hmm······.]

The secretary of state looked worried.

smart!

Just then, someone whispered something into the ear of the Secretary of State, who had opened the door and stepped in, and she immediately nodded her head and spoke to us.

[I’m sorry, but let’s put that issue aside for a while and discuss the revision of the crossroad guidelines first. It seems that the presidents of both sides want to solve the problem first. That being said, we propose a trade-off approach.][··········.][Anyway, an 800km-class missile has already been built, so the range is limited to that level, and instead, if the weight of the warhead is reduced, the range will be increased accordingly.]

That was far from what I expected.

Especially when it comes to trade-offs.

When the weight of the warhead is reduced, its destructive power is significantly reduced, and even if the range is increased, it can no longer be called a strategic missile.

[How long are you going to cover your eyes and say hello?][··········.]

The Secretary of State looked at him with a puzzled look.

What is there to be hesitant about in the yard that you spit out anyway?

I intend to vomit out all the resentment I have accumulated for decades.

[It means that it is time to abolish the range guideline that is not even in Japan, which was at war with the United States.][Something seems to have been misunderstood, but even if Japan does not have a range guideline, it is impossible to develop offensive weapons due to their constitution anyway. Moreover, it is quite possible for us to control Japan.]

The expression of the Secretary of State in rebuttal was hardened.

It seems that he doesn’t like the fact that he’s making excuses like this in front of me.

But now is the right time to uncover that fact.

That way I can get an advantage in negotiations.

[Then what about the solid fuel-based space launch vehicle that Japan is developing? If you just change the warhead, it would be an ICBM, would you say that it is not an offensive weapon?][··········.]

Can you make nuclear weapons too?-51

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