Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

After two minutes, Jiang Zhen suddenly asked,

"Mr. Hu, let's be clear: we want to acquire production lines for fighter jets, anti-aircraft guns, radar, and other weapons! How can we achieve this in their best interest? Do you have any plans?"

Hu Zhenhua lowered his head and thought for a moment, then asked,

"What if my plan might cause friction with Big Brother?"

Jiang Zhen stared into Hu Zhenhua's eyes and said firmly,

"I am a Chinese, and I must first safeguard the interests of my country!"

Hu Zhenhua burst into laughter. He had nothing to do anyway, so he decided to let his imagination run wild. When he had finished laughing, Old Hu suddenly leaned over to his ear and whispered something to him.

After hearing this, Jiang Zhen's face turned ugly.

In Hu Zhenhua's plan, TA's planes would enter the airspace of the liberated areas and drop flyers. The main content of the flyers was to promote TA's products. Of course, the flyers would contain some private goods that might not be very friendly to a certain party!

After a long pause, Jiang Zhen said solemnly, "We will not allow any foreign aircraft to enter our airspace! We also won't allow you to drop leaflets!"

This is a matter of principle!

Hu Zhenhua's expression remained unchanged as he looked at Jiang Zhen seriously.

The latter's attitude was extremely firm.

Old Hu waved his hand, signaling Jiang Zhen to calm down.

"Mr. Jiang, if you don't allow it, first you must have the ability to deny it! Excuse me, do you have it?"

Suddenly, Lao Hu showed a scoundrel look.

"You don't have fighter planes, anti-aircraft guns, or radars. Even if I fly into your airspace, what can you do to me?"

"you?"

Jiang Zhen suddenly thought of something and was about to speak when Lao Hu interrupted him: "Are you trying to say that if anyone dares to violate our airspace, we'll shut down the industrial zone?"

Jiang Zhen indeed thought so.

Hu Zhenhua also stood up, took two steps closer to Jiang Zhen, and shouted, "Why did I build the industrial zone?"

He took another step closer and roared, "It's for industrialization! It's for national rejuvenation! It's for the prosperity of our country!"

Jiang Zhen refused to give in, but didn't know what to say.

Hu Zhenhua continued to shout, "Mr. Jiang, the truth is only within the range of the cannon!"

After venting, Lao Hu felt much better and sat back down on the sofa.

After a moment, he looked at Jiang Zhen, who was clenching his fists, and asked calmly, "What will you do if my plane insists on flying into your airspace?"

Seeing that he wanted to speak, Hu Zhenhua spoke again, "Protest? Condemn?"

"These are useless!"

Jiang Zhen also calmed down, sat down on the sofa again, struck a match and lit a cigarette.

"Give me one too!"

Jiang Zhen handed over the cigarette box and helped Lao Hu light it.

The cigarette box is made of metal and judging by the capacity, it should be able to hold nine cigarettes.

The most valuable thing on Jiang Zhen, apart from the pen on his chest, is probably this cigarette box.

Common hobbies can bring people closer together.

Although the two smokers didn't say a word, they looked much more relaxed.

After finishing a cigarette, Jiang Zhen spoke.

"Mr. Hu, let's discuss your plan again!"

Hu Zhenhua put out his cigarette and said calmly,

"No alliance is as solid as being strong yourself! When we recaptured Northeast China, your big brother dismantled all the equipment into scrap metal and didn't leave any for you. Doesn't that speak volumes?"

What we often see in textbooks is: Big Brother sent troops to the Northeast and swept the Kwantung Army with a devastating force.

What many people don't know is that the polar bears then occupied Northeast China for more than three months, committing numerous atrocities against the people of Northeast China and brutally plundering industry, economy, mining, and agriculture.

Everything that can be dismantled will be dismantled, and if it cannot be dismantled, it will be destroyed rather than left behind.

Take Anshan Iron and Steel, the eldest steel company of the Republic, for example. After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, all nine blast furnaces that could be dismantled were dismantled, and those that could not be dismantled were also destroyed.

This behemoth, which could produce 130 million tons of steel at its peak, was destroyed so thoroughly that the Kuomintang authorities tried to repair it, but not a single pound of iron was produced until the end of the Liaoshen Campaign!

According to subsequent statistics, the total amount of plunder may be as high as tens of billions of yuan.

It is impossible to verify whether this number is inflated, but it at least illustrates one fact, that is, the total amount of plunder is staggering.

If it weren't for the allies' exploitation, how could China's industry be in such dire straits? Why did the leader utter that heartbreaking lament: "What can we make? We can make tables and chairs, teacups and teapots, we can grow grain, grind it into flour, and make paper. But we can't make a car, a plane, a tank, or a tractor."

Lao Hu felt that he was nagging too much and even annoyed himself, so he waved his hand.

"Forget it, there's no point in saying more! Just wait and see. Polar Bear will definitely provide you with equipment to attack my transport plane. Be reserved and don't be swayed by trivial gifts. Remember, we need the production line and the technology!"

Jiang Zhen frowned and asked,

"That's not right. I haven't agreed yet. Are you planning to go it alone?"

Hu Zhenhua laughed.

"Is it okay if I don't go to your control area?"

Jiang Zhen was dumbfounded. No matter how unwilling he was, he couldn't ask Hu Zhenhua's plane not to go to the Kuomintang-controlled area!

Lao Hu didn't want to waste more time on this issue, so he changed the subject.

"Let's go back to the industrial zone. If I fall under your control, what conditions will you propose?"

"Why does it feel like a rip-off?"

Hu Zhenhua waved his hand.

"No, when the time comes, I will discuss it with Carter for my freedom. I will propose a plan, and you just need to agree to it."

"Is that so?"

Jiang Zhen pinched his chin and thought for a long time, but he still had no clue, so he said,

"Mr. Hu, what do you think?"

Lao Hu was speechless.

We are in negotiation and we are opponents, but you are so heartless!

Hu Zhenhua thought for a moment and said,

"I have two options. First, Tongan will invest and purchase the right to use the island for 50 years. Second, your party will use the island as capital to invest in the industrial zone and obtain a 40% stake, but the operating rights will belong to me!"

Jiang Zhen was pleased and said,

"Isn't 40% of the shares a little too little?"

Old Hu was so angry that he laughed. Originally, he had no intention of making money from the industrial zone and spending so much effort on it. He originally just wanted to stockpile cold-proof materials and instant foods for the Korean Peninsula. However, by chance, he got the heavy industry.

"Mr. Jiang, I suddenly realized that you are actually quite calculating, but you only use it on me!"

Jiang Zhen's face turned red again.

"It's a negotiation. You name the price, and I bargain!"

"Okay, I hope you can apply this to Polar Bear. I agree to the share issue, but Tong'an must make a profit first. In other words, before Tong'an makes a profit, none of you will get a penny! After the profit is made, you will own 60% and Tong'an will own 40%. Most importantly, the management rights will belong to me!"

"Mr. Hu, I will report this to the higher-ups immediately!"

Hu Zhenhua nodded.

"There is one more thing. I hope your party can secretly send people to join the recruitment in Tongan."

Jiang Zhen understood.

The conditions offered by the industrial zone were too generous. Rice, steamed buns and other staple foods were provided, and the dishes were fish balls and kelp. Pork, beef and mutton could be eaten every now and then. Most importantly, the wages were 1 meter per day.

The fish balls are made by the company itself, and everything else is purchased.

Countless people poured in here and could not be stopped. There were no boats, and many people who were good at swimming even swam to Chongming by holding a wooden plank!

I heard that a large amount of braised food will arrive in a few days.

Westerners don’t eat animal heads, limbs, or internal organs. TA company purchases them in large quantities in Australia, and they are very cheap, you can buy a ton for just $1!

The shipping is a bit expensive.

In addition, TA is also purchasing large quantities in the United States and Europe, and many ships have begun to install refrigeration equipment in their cargo holds in order to transport these things.

Jiang Zhen didn't comment and just gave Lao Hu a smile.

Some things can only be understood, not expressed in words.

The two chatted for more than half an hour, and then Jiang Zhen turned and left!