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

At 4 p.m. on April 11, the board of directors met again in the presidential suite on the seventh floor.

Atlan handed a document to Hu Zhenhua.

"Chairman, we've already negotiated for equipment to produce bags, shoes, hats, and umbrellas for a total of $320 million. But bicycles are a bit more difficult because they involve all kinds of machine tools and even steelmaking equipment!"

Hu Zhenhua nodded.

"Let's negotiate as much as possible. If possible, we can purchase an electric arc furnace. I hope to be able to control the entire bicycle production chain. China has an advantage in labor costs, and we must make good use of this. To achieve our goal, we can offer some concessions on price!"

"Yes!"

Atlan took out another document and said,

"Chairman, regarding the transport plane, if you accept WWA's offer, we can sign the agreement anytime!"

Hu Zhenhua was a little confused and asked,

"WWA, this company seems unfamiliar to me. What does it do?"

Atlan hurriedly explained, and Hu Zhenhua finally understood the strength of the organization.

WWA, which means "Postwar Property Administration", has the main function of selling tens of billions of war materials to the United States after World War II.

This agency reports directly to the president.

To build publicity, Robert, the group's director, approached President Du in 1946 with a bold proposal: a promotional event in front of the U.S. Capitol to promote WWA weapons and equipment. This request was similar to selling weapons in front of the Great Hall of the People. It's unclear what tactics Robert used, but President Du agreed.

As one of the most important institutions in the US government, the Capitol boasts a stature comparable to that of the White House, making promotional opportunities there a real eye-opener for the average person. Of course, as an official institution, security is paramount at the Congressional Games, so there are strict restrictions on the products they can promote. Guns and ammunition, airplanes, and tanks are not permitted. Simply put, none of WWA's mainstays are allowed in front of the Capitol.

Mediocre people adapt to the environment, while strong people change the environment.

Robert is the latter.

On the day of the sales promotion, WWA prepared dozens of anti-barrage balloons with huge advertising slogans underneath, such as "American military helmets are of good quality, easy to carry, and only cost five dollars each."

By advertising in front of the Capitol, WWA quickly became a hot topic. Almost everyone in the United States knows that an organization called WWA is very powerful. If they can promote their products in front of the Capitol, they must be very powerful.

After that, Robert continued to use his brain and his business grew bigger and bigger.

This agency also has an office in Shanghai, and the person in charge is called Valen.

Hu Zhenhua's eyes were fixed on the C47 transport aircraft. Currently, WWA's price for the aircraft is US dollars, which is equivalent to a % discount. Of course, it is a second-hand product.

The C47 transport aircraft, known as the "Sky Train", is tough and durable, with excellent performance.

This aircraft is very famous in China. The Meiling special plane is the C47.

During the most difficult years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the C47 crossed the Hump of the Death Route to deliver supplies to China.

During the first round of negotiations between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, the red leader also rode a C47.

Hu Zhenhua stared at the data of the aircraft with a look of satisfaction on his face.

Crew: 3 people

Rated load: 2700 kg or 28 people and luggage

Empty weight: 8225 kg

Total weight after rated load: kg

Rated range: 2600 km

Maximum take-off weight: kg

Length: 19.43 meters

Wingspan: 29.11 meters

Height: 5.18 meters

Wing area: 91.70 square meters

Maximum speed: 360 km/h

Cruising speed: 260 km/h

Practical ceiling: 8050 meters.

In future wars, airplanes will be the dominant force.

For example, an aircraft carrier, the main force in naval warfare, is essentially a mobile airport.

Of course, Hu Zhenhua also wanted to make some jet planes, but he had no connections, so he decided to make a batch of propeller planes first and develop them slowly.

Based on the memory in my mind, the general direction of future technology will not be wrong.

Hu Zhenhua thought for a moment and said,

"As for the price, it would be best if we could lower it. If not, we'll try to procure a large repair line!"

An aircraft overhaul line is a facility and workflow dedicated to comprehensive aircraft overhaul, maintenance, and major modifications. It's a complex system encompassing a series of workstations, equipment, tools, and specialized technicians. On the overhaul line, an aircraft is disassembled to a certain extent, and each component undergoes meticulous inspection, flaw detection, repair, or replacement to ensure that the aircraft's structural integrity, system reliability, and safety meet standard requirements. Following the overhaul, the aircraft undergoes rigorous testing and inspection to verify its performance and airworthiness.

The overhaul line plays a vital role in ensuring the continued airworthiness and safe operation of aircraft.

It can be said that owning an overhaul line means having the ability to produce most parts.

This is extremely important for imitating aircraft.

After writing it down in his notes, Atlan asked,

“How many should I purchase?”

"Let's start with a hundred. If they're stuck on the overhaul line, you can purchase an additional 100 at your discretion!"

"Yes! We've also heard about fishing boats. They're also being purchased from the WWA. After World War II, the US military mothballed a large number of transport ships. With a little modification, they can be converted into ocean-going fishing vessels."

Atlan took out a quotation sheet and said,

"There are two options now. One is to modify it ourselves, which costs about $80-100 per ton. The other is to have a US shipyard do the modification, which costs about 20% more."

After listening to this, Hu Zhenhua rubbed his eyebrows.

Ships are really money-eating beasts. A 2000-ton ship costs two or three hundred thousand US dollars. The key point is that they are second-hand. What's more, these ships will still need oil in the future.

But China is short of oil.

A word suddenly came to Hu Zhenhua's mind: integrated power system.

In the future, it seems that this system can be used on large ocean-going fishing vessels. After all, the use of electric propulsion is a one-size-fits-all approach and is also beneficial to the development of electric vehicles.

Hu Zhenhua’s goal is the sea of ​​stars. The stars may be a little far away, but the sea can still be explored.

The sea has endless resources.

The reason why China fell behind in modern times was that it did not pay attention to the ocean, which led to the missed opportunities of the great geographical discoveries and the continuous growth of small countries in the West.

Now, I, Hu Zhenhua, want to develop the ocean through fishing.

"Chairman?"

Atlan's call brought Hu Zhenhua back to reality. He calmed down and said,

"First, buy twenty thousand-ton ships, five ships around 2000 tons, and as for ships around a few hundred tons, let's get fifty! We'll have the shipyard in Magic City modify them. After all, there's a cost advantage here. Also, have Valen deliver the ships quickly. If they don't arrive within a month, we won't want them!"

After Atlan recorded it, he said,

"Mr. Valen also offers us a type of ship: a hospital ship! This type of ship can be used as a passenger ship without any modification!"

Hu Zhenhua really didn't know much about this US medical ship. Just by hearing the name, he roughly knew its function.

"How many bows does Valen plan to sell us?"

"At the end of World War II, the United States converted six Safe Haven hospital ships from cargo ships. They're all currently in storage. Valen said he could sell three of them, but..."

"But what?"

"The tonnage is quite large, about tens of thousands of tons. Moreover, the price is also quite high, $300 million per ship!"

“How many people can each ship carry?”

"As for the wounded, there are about 500 people. If we convert it into a passenger ship, we can probably squeeze in a thousand people!"

Hu Zhenhua thought about it and felt that this price was not very cost-effective!

Tongan’s ship ticket insurance is a one-time deal. The passenger ship will not be used anymore after the deal is done. Spending tens of millions of dollars to buy those three big toys is useless!

However, Tongan has a franchise in Irian Island, and in the future, it will inevitably have to transport employees back and forth.

"I bought it! However, for these large orders, the US side needs to give me an electric arc furnace equipment of more than ten tons. Atlan, you should make another list and ask for more gifts. WWA has a lot of things that can't be sold. I don't mind it."

"Yes!"

Hu Zhenhua was immersed in the pleasure of buying things when he suddenly realized that this was a board meeting. It seemed that he was the one who was acting as a dictator. He quickly asked,

"Everyone, do you have any opinions on my decision just now?"

Zhao Zhi and Yu Bing were just there for show and shook their heads.

Guo Dachong considered it more comprehensively and asked,

"After buying the things, do we have the relevant talents?"

Hu Zhenhua slapped his head and shouted,

"Yes, we must immediately recruit qualified personnel. Atlan, when you negotiate with Valen, there is one more thing you must add. That is, you must help us recruit or train sailors and pilots!"

"Ok!"

Hu Zhenhua rubbed his eyebrows. Tongan was no longer a makeshift team. It needed more and more talents. China was poor and weak, and there was a shortage of industrial talents. If Tongan recruited more, there would be less left for the red forces.

He thought for a while and said,

"What I'm saying is, we're setting up four subsidiaries now: a fishing company, an airline company, a cruise company, and a bicycle company. Let the heads of these subsidiaries worry about recruiting the necessary talent!"

Guo Dachong laughed heartily.

"That's right. We can't accomplish much with just a few of us, even if we die of exhaustion. We need to delegate authority!"

Lao Hu agrees with this point.

"That's right. From now on, each subsidiary will have independent finances. The head office will not and cannot interfere too much. The capable will be promoted, and the incompetent will be demoted. What is a market economy? It means you must survive in the market competition. I'm setting a rule now. From now on, subsidiaries only need to hand over 30% of their profits each year. The rest is at their disposal!"

Yu Bing immediately expressed a different opinion.

"Chairman, if we do this, will the subsidiary become too big to be managed?"

"Don't worry, the head office isn't stopping supervision. Besides, the leadership of the subsidiary company needs to be adjusted every few years."

Yu Bing's expression finally relaxed a little.

Hu Zhenhua looked at Yu Bing and Zhao Zhi,

"Is there anyone who would like to volunteer to take the lead in the subsidiary?"

Yu Bing and Zhao Zhi looked at each other, then quickly turned their heads away. They both muttered in their hearts: I won’t go anyway!

Hu Zhenhua knew that these two guys could not handle things on their own. There was nothing he could do because Tongan was short of high-level talents!

Lao Hu thought about it and said,

"Since no one else is going, I'll volunteer to be the manager of both the bicycle and airline companies!"

Guo Dachong immediately expressed his position.

"I'll be the manager of the fishing and cruise companies, and I'll quit once I recruit the right people!"

"Okay, it's settled"

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