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Yankee City, New York, United Technologies Corporation, a company invested and founded by Otis Elevator Company twenty years ago, specializes in the production of internal combustion engines. Its products range from motorcycle engines with a few horsepower to engines with hundreds of horsepower.
High-horsepower marine engines can be used in all kinds of applications.
Like other American internal combustion engine companies, United Technologies also started by introducing Ming Dynasty's gasoline engine technology. In fact, they have also gone through the road of copycats, but the copycat products cannot keep up with the original products, so they had to introduce Ming Dynasty's technology.
However, through years of introduction, digestion and absorption, United Technologies has launched a number of engines in the past few years, which have been well received by the market. The quality is not inferior to similar products from Daming, which has even contributed to its ambition to enter the automobile manufacturing industry.
—A car produced by United Automobile Company has just rolled off the assembly line.
It was when United Technologies was ambitiously moving towards the automotive industry that the arrival of a guest changed everything.
"Willis, my friend, this is the best chance!"
In the office, Theodore Roosevelt, the police chief, no, the former New York police chief who had just been appointed deputy secretary of the Navy a week ago, said.
"This engine is not only the most advanced engine in the world, but it is also used in a new type of aircraft - an airplane! If your company can successfully imitate it, not only can it get a huge order from the government, but you will also get the most
Advanced technology leaves all competitors far behind."
Theodore Roosevelt found Willis Odes not only because they were old friends, but also because his factory had the best machinery.
Of course, it is also a prerequisite that they are friends. As for relationships, even in the United States, they are not exempt from vulgarity. After all, everyone is a secular person. Moreover, politics of division and collusion between officials and businessmen are American traditions.
"I know, but we all know that the military needs cars more than airplanes. I heard that Washington will purchase 200,000 cars this year. God, that's 200,000 cars! Even more than the entire United States produces.
!”
Willis Odes pointed to the factory outside the window and said.
"My factory can produce 20,000 cars a year. If night shifts are added, it can produce 40,000 cars a year or more. What about airplanes? Not only is its output uncertain, but the technology is also very complex. Look at this...
…”
Picking up the cylinder that the other party brought, Willis was so surprised that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear the moment he got it.
"This is an aluminum cylinder, with a very thin steel liner inside. It has the lightness of aluminum and the strength of steel. It's just a cylinder, but the design is so exquisite, let alone the entire engine?
The structure of this kind of engine is very complex, which means that we need to spend a long time to study it and copy it. With so much time, we can completely produce cars, which is undoubtedly more profitable for the company!
"
"But what about the future?"
Theodore Roosevelt said it straightforwardly.
"The future belongs to the sky, my friend. What you see is tens of thousands of cars, but in the future the army will purchase tens of thousands of aircraft. The most complex one among the aircraft is the engine, and the others are wood and canvas. It even has
It will not affect your car factory. Of course, your engine factory only needs to produce engines, and the rest only requires carpenters and sewing workers..."
The reason why Roosevelt came here was to persuade him to imitate Ming Dynasty aircraft engines and even Ming Dynasty aircraft. War mobilization was not just an order, there were many other things to do.
"Our military needs airplanes, Willis, and if we want to win this war, we have to have airplanes."
Facing the lobbying from his friends, Willis made a mental calculation and then said.
"Well, aircraft are indeed very important, but as you know, I am a businessman. My question is, how much money will the military give me to imitate it, or how many orders will the military give me?"
For businessmen, they may be patriotic, but they are more concerned about profits. Willis will definitely produce military products. This is not necessarily patriotic, but because of profits, because of the profits of arms.
During a war, who would refuse the huge profits from the production of arms?
"An order for no less than 1,000 aircraft!"
Roosevelt said directly.
"This is just the first order. There will be more in the future. Who knows? Maybe 2,000, or even tens of thousands. Only God knows how much supplies are needed for this war. But what is certain is... we will
Fight until the moment of victory!”
"Of course, we will definitely not surrender, let alone let those yellow people occupy our place. Don't worry, I will mobilize the company's best technical personnel to study this engine. As long as your prototype is shipped, we will definitely work on it.
Copy it in the shortest possible time, God bless, aluminum is so cheap now.”
When Willis was talking, he glanced at the photo with his son on the table again, and then said.
"Theodore, you know, I only have one son. Now that the war has broken out, every American man should join the army and serve the country, don't you think?"
Faced with Willis's question, Theodore said.
"Of course, this is the obligation of every American, and the same is true for little Elisha, and I believe he is very happy to serve his country. Well, I think he should join the Navy."
Of course Roosevelt knew what his friend was asking for, it was nothing more than a safety net.
War has never been a matter for the rich. The rich will have their own way of fighting wars. Of course Roosevelt understood this. After all, these are the rules of the world. Of course, if they are willing to go to the front line, it is not a bad idea to become heroes.
, but most people are lay people.
"These aircraft are exactly what the Navy urgently needs. The Navy will definitely send liaison officers to the factory. Willis, my little Elisha will definitely be qualified for this position. What do you think?"
"Haha, of course, no one knows this factory better than him, Theodore, with him here, I believe we will deliver the first aircraft before the end of the year!"
After receiving this answer, Willis looked very excited. For him, nothing is more important than his son's life. Of course, business is also very important. He can negotiate a business while also
Ensuring the safety of your children is naturally the best thing.
"That would be great, Willis. Now the American skies are eager for your aircraft. I have a list here. They may be the best aviation experts in the United States. You can hire them to come to your company..."
While speaking, Roosevelt took out a piece of paper and handed it over. After taking the note, Willis took a look at it, a smile appeared on his face, and he smiled.
"Haha, thank you for your help, my friend."
Transactions are everywhere, but they are often unknown to outsiders...
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