After further analysis of the international situation.
John admired Kong Jie's far-sightedness, keen insight, and powerful analytical skills.
And he was convinced of Kong Jie’s prediction of the situation between Japan and the United States.
"It's just...even if we know that my motherland will go to war with Japan, what benefits can we gain from it?"
Kong Jie smiled: "John, this kind of thing shouldn't be a problem for you American businessmen who go to various countries to sell weapons during the war, right?"
John heard the ridicule in Kong Jie's words and replied with a smile: "Xu, my motherland did not participate in the war. Just like the match between China and Japan, we helped Japan, but we will also help you, China, and help
Your China is bigger than Japan."
Kong Jie didn’t want to continue discussing this topic. Talking about humanitarianism and justice and evil with Americans was simply playing the piano to others.
Those who are not of my race must have different minds.
It is better to expect people from other countries to worry about the fate of their own motherland than to expect sows to climb trees!
"Xu, even if we can predict the future war situation and my motherland will go to war with Japan, the military has the most abundant resources and the most advanced and largest arsenal. All the weapons they need can be produced by themselves.
Provided.
Our country’s annual steel production is almost the largest in the world.”
"In this case, once a war breaks out, will the military need the equipment provided by arms companies contracted by us individuals?"
Speaking of which, John also made a detailed analysis.
"Whether it is carbines, Garand rifles, or various types of light machine guns, heavy machine guns, all arms production companies basically have a large amount of stockpiles.
The arsenal under the jurisdiction of the military may produce even more guns. Once the supply of such a number of guns exceeds demand, let alone making money.
Maybe the price of a gun is less expensive than a portion of fried chicken."
What John said is true. Since the United States basically did not participate in the war in the years before World War II, and in addition, in order to deal with various countries in the arms business, arms dealers from various countries produced large quantities of guns and accumulated an exaggerated number of guns.
In this case, including guns supplied by the military's own production plants.
Before the U.S. military goes to the battlefield, what they consider is not whether the equipment can be well-formulated enough.
Instead, you should consider what kind of weapon to use.
Which arms production company provides the weapons?
Compared with the Chinese army, which has scarce firearms and ammunition.
It was really a drought that caused death, and a flood that caused death.
So there are businessmen from arms production companies standing behind John.
If they cannot ensure that the equipment and weapons produced by their company are favored by the military, then there will basically be no other sales channels for the weapons and equipment produced except to sell them to other countries.
This is why when war breaks out in various countries, the Americans are the happiest.
"So, this depends on business opportunities!"
Kong Jie, who saw the hesitation on John's face, slowly spoke.
"John, there is an old saying in China that the market rewards those who are prophetic and foresight the most generously.
The first person to eat the bread will always be the fullest.
Those who blindly follow the trend may starve to death."
"Xu, what you said is great, but what should we do?" John asked.
Seeing that John's appetite was whetted, Kong Jie said:
"There are actually great business opportunities here. John, I heard that many of your domestic arms manufacturers originally produced a large number of M1A1 75mm howitzers and prepared to provide them to the military, but they did not get the approval of the military, so
As a result, a large number of such artillery pieces are stored in warehouses, and they can only find ways to sell them at low prices?"
Kong Jie's words are naturally based on his previous life's understanding of some domestic situations in the United States during World War II.
And John’s sources of information about Kong Jie are extensive.
I’m already used to it.
John nodded without denying, "Yes, Xu, as you know, it is not just the M1A1 75mm howitzer, but there are actually many similar small-caliber artillery. After mass production, the military refused to purchase it.
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Therefore, many arms production companies in our country have stockpiled a considerable number of small-caliber artillery of this type, and have never had good sales channels."
"Buy them over, buy them in large quantities, as many as we want!" Kong Jie said decisively.
John was dumbfounded.
According to Kong Jie, it's equivalent to someone else having a large amount of junk in their hands, hoarding it all the time, and not being able to sell it for a dime.
As a result, Kong Jie was lucky enough to spend a lot of money and directly purchased all the goods that others had in stock.
Isn’t this equivalent to taking over someone else’s mess?
If it hadn't been for this, Kong Jie would have left him with the impression of shrewdness, wisdom, magic, far-sightedness, and mystery...
John might even jump up and call Kong Jie a fool.
After a while, John expressed his opinion:
"Xu, is your idea a little too crazy?
According to my understanding of our country's military force building, if our country really joins the war, its priority should be large-caliber howitzers and large tanks.
Like 75mm howitzers, the military doesn't look down on them at all, so how can it possibly acquire them in large quantities?
I think we should focus on the production of M3 submachine guns. This modified model of the most advanced submachine gun will definitely be favored by the military."
Kong Jie smiled and shook his head, "The production of M3 submachine guns must indeed be stepped up, but your John's appetite will definitely not stop there, right?"
"You are right. With the military strength of the United States, once a battle breaks out, the military will naturally give priority to using large-caliber artillery, large tanks and the most advanced fighter aircraft in the war."
"It's just... John, do you and the arms production companies behind you have the background to contract these large-caliber artillery?"
"Besides, the military's needs are very obvious. Since we can think of it, other businessmen can naturally think of it too."
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"This means that who can eat the most cake actually depends on which company is the strongest."
"At the same time, you need to bear considerable risks. I'm afraid it's not easy to do this kind of business?"
John was silent. What Kong Jie said was absolutely right.
Regarding Kong Jie's prediction that the United States would join the war, John basically believed it.
But in terms of cooperation with the military, John actually did not expect much, and just focused on the production of M3 submachine guns.
This blueprint obtained from Kong Jie can be said to be the most advanced submachine gun currently available to the United States.
This is the biggest source of confidence for John and the arms company behind him.
"So we can't compete with other arms companies, so we can only find ways to find hidden business opportunities." Kong Jie changed the topic, "And this business opportunity lies in small-caliber artillery like the M1A1 75mm howitzer.
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"In addition, the rocket launcher used for individual combat that I mentioned to John is also a huge business opportunity."
Seeing that John was already moved, Kong Jie struck while the railroad was hot:
"As for what exactly this business opportunity is."
"The reason is actually very simple. John, you are right. The military will indeed give priority to large-caliber artillery."
"But when the war breaks out, the military will soon discover that large-caliber artillery, heavy tanks, and advanced fighter jets are necessary.
However, follow-up artillery that can flexibly accompany the infantry in combat and provide fire support is also indispensable."
"This is the same reason as no matter how advanced artillery and tanks are developed, the most basic guns for individual combat are still indispensable."
"In the production of large-caliber artillery, it is impossible for us to compete with those arms companies with deep foundations. It is better to focus on this small-caliber follow-up howitzer."
John looked thoughtful, obviously hesitating and struggling.
At present, a large number of small-caliber artillery pieces from other arms companies have been piled up in warehouses like scrap metal.
At this time, Kong Jie asked him to bet all his opportunities on small-caliber self-propelled artillery.
The risks involved are actually quite high, and it is also a great test for John's judgment.
Finally, John said: "Xu, this matter involves too much. I'm afraid I can't make the decision alone. I need to report the specific situation with the parent company before making any plans."
It's obvious.
Being able to say this proves that John's determination is not firm.
Kong Jie was not in a hurry, and further said: "John, as we have analyzed before, it is extremely likely that your country will go to war with Japan.
At present, the war between China and Japan is still deepening.
If we talk about which army knows the Japanese army best, it is our Chinese army.
I also understand the thinking of the Japanese army very well. As an island country, Japan is in danger of being destroyed by the sea at any time.
Their entire nation is fearful of instability, and they will not hesitate to launch an invasion of China in order to seize resources.
The Japanese army's desire for war and survival resources is almost crazy. This madness is enough for the Japanese army to make all-out efforts to attack any target that it thinks can gain benefits from it."
"And how much do you know about the Japanese army?"
"Don't you want to use the weapons that your troops will be equipped to conduct the most realistic experiments on the battlefield before your motherland goes to war with the Japanese army?"
John was stunned: "Xu, what do you mean?"
Kong Jie said: "I said before that the M1A 75mm howitzer will definitely be useful on the battlefield against Japan.
Once your country goes to war with Japan, if you lack this kind of small-caliber self-propelled artillery that can follow the infantry to support operations, your military will definitely suffer a lot in front of the Japanese troops.
Before the war breaks out, if any troops are willing to use your weapons to fight against the Japanese troops to test whether these equipment are effective against the Japanese troops.
John, do you think your US military would be interested in these?"
This time, John didn't even hesitate at all and nodded directly: "Of course, knowing your opponent is the key to winning the war. I also know that there is an old saying in China, which is to know your enemy and your friend, and you will never be in danger in a hundred battles."
"But where are we going to find such troops? Do you want the national army to test these equipment for us?"
Kong Jie sneered.
"Have the national army been defeated from the three eastern provinces all the way to Zhongtiao Mountain? Is this the same for your US military?"
When John heard this, he seemed to be greatly humiliated. He almost jumped on his feet and retorted: "Of course not. Our US military has almost never lost a battle. How can these national armies be comparable?"
Kong Jie laughed, and in order to fool John, he did not hesitate to slap a rainbow fart: "So, in China, apart from the equipment gap, the one most similar to your US military should be our Chinese Eighth Route Army." <
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"They used the simplest weapons, with only a few bullets in their pockets, but they were able to fight for many years against the well-equipped Japanese army, which had aircraft, cannons, machine guns, and tanks."
"They have a will of steel, and they have the most heroic and fearless fighting spirit. I think if such a force can help you, the United States, and experiment with the weapons that the U.S. military will soon equip, it is undoubtedly the most suitable."
"Xu, what you said is great." John's face was full of smiles.
"I have heard about the Eighth Route Army troops. They are brave, tenacious and powerful in combat. They have always been the most troublesome opponent of the Japanese army."
"With poor equipment and scarce ammunition, they can fight against the Japanese army. If they are equipped with our American weapons, what kind of combat effectiveness can they unleash? This is really exciting!"
"More importantly, it is to prove to the military in actual combat that the small-caliber self-propelled artillery we have invested can play a huge role in the war." Kong Jie added.
"If this M1A1 75mm howitzer is in the hands of the Eighth Route Army troops, even the most rudimentary Betting tanks and the most rudimentary armored vehicles can exert tremendous power on this self-propelled artillery."
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"And your American side has more advanced conditions, and you can completely mount such an artillery on a vehicle, or attach it to a tank, as a mobile support artillery."
"John, do you think your military will be moved?"
Seeing the silence, John seemed to have the last hesitation.
Kong Jie explained again, "John, I know what you are worried about.
You are worried that if the US military does not buy it, you will lose everything.
You can rest assured about this.
Once the US military joins the war, it will definitely spend some time training the soldiers before they officially enter the battlefield.
When the time comes, you just need to give me some when you are producing the 75 howitzer and its self-propelled artillery models.
I know some commanders of the Eighth Route Army.
If we lend such sophisticated equipment to them, I think they will definitely welcome it.
By then, we will almost equip one regiment of the Eighth Route Army!
When the Eighth Route Army was fighting the Japanese army, there would be reporters accompanying the army to take pictures and record real combat situations.
There are actual combat cases, improvements after feedback from the battlefield, and actual training plans and other information before the US military.
They will definitely realize the importance of this kind of follow-up artillery in infantry confrontations."
As he narrated, Kong Jie confidently asserted:
"This is like us using the best propaganda method to promote the small-caliber self-propelled artillery we produce to the US military."
"Once successful, John, I think what we should consider is not how to sell the artillery piled in the warehouse, but whether the arms production line can supply it."
Finally, Kong Jie used his last resort:
"There is an old saying in China that you cannot get into the tiger's den, but you can't catch the tiger's cubs. If you don't want to take risks, can you still expect to make huge wealth?"
"Of course, John, you and I are brothers, so naturally I can't put all these risks on you alone."
"In this case, I am willing to enter into a gambling agreement with you!"
"Betting agreement!!!" John said with a surprised look on his face...