The purchase worth one billion US dollars during the meeting with Roosevelt was enough to attract the attention of a country's leaders even in later generations. What's more, one dollar is enough to be worth dozens of dollars now, or even hundreds of dollars in the last century.
The 1940s.
It can be said that no country in the world has been able to spend so much money to purchase equipment at one time.
In front of real money and money, a heavy aircraft carrier that was just built by the United States in the late World War II, but the war ended before it could be put into service, fell directly into the hands of the Chinese Navy.
Of course, once the aircraft carrier is obtained, the corresponding cruisers, destroyers, carrier-based fighters, bombers... none of them will be left out. It can be said with certainty that after these more than ten ships return to China, the largest aircraft carrier fleet in the entire Chinese Navy will be born.
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As for the army, in order to cope with possible military conflicts on the Sino-Soviet border in the future, and also to recover more than 1.5 million square kilometers of land in Siberia that was ceded by the Soviet Union and full of underground oil and natural gas, ten heavy armored divisions,
Five aviation divisions...a series of army heavy equipment were all part of this transaction.
Of course, there are things that both parties are dissatisfied with during the entire transaction. For example, aircraft engine technology, tank internal combustion engine production, automobile engine production technology, high-hardness composite steel plate technology...
As the head of the delegation, Liu Hua was rejected by the other party as soon as he proposed his intention.
"Please forgive me, Vice Chairman, these production technologies are the core military technologies of our US government. I have no right to sell them without the authorization of the president. Of course, if you are interested in these equipments, our US government can completely sell them to you."
Your country exports a large amount of aviation engines, internal combustion engines... equipment..." Chief of Staff Marshall declined with a sly smile.
Marshall's refusal did not surprise Liu Hua. You must know that the most important reason why the U.S. military equipment in World War II was able to lead several other countries was the confidentiality and continuous development of these core technologies. If
Even these core technologies are lost. Then there is no need to lead.
However, Marshall's refusal is one aspect, and President Roosevelt's disagreement is another aspect. Because during the trip to the United States, Liu Hua had already thought of the specific words of US President Roosevelt.
"In that case, I will definitely convince the President of your country..." Liu Hua said confidently to Marshall.
After the military procurement was completed, the entire Chinese delegation began to follow the tasks assigned by Liu Hua during the trip and traveled to various parts of the United States to purchase various civilian industrial equipment and corresponding production technologies that were urgently needed in the country.
As the leader of the delegation, Liu Hua, under the leadership of Chief of Staff of the US Army Marshall, conducted a series of meetings and consultations with President Roosevelt.
As President of the United States, Roosevelt's first impression on Liu Hua was that he was very capable and had a pair of bright eyes, as if he could see through himself.
Facing a rare opponent, Liu Hua also cheered up and planned to obtain more benefits beneficial to his country during the negotiations.
"Your Excellency, I believe you should already know the purpose of my visit to the United States... After the long-term Anti-Japanese War, the entire industrial base of China was almost destroyed. The development of various industries, especially the corresponding military industry
The development has been stagnant for several years because of this. Therefore, for the development of our country and corresponding national security, I hope that through this trip to the United States, I can purchase various equipment and corresponding technologies that are urgently needed in the country..."
In front of a truly talented person, any pretense or compromise will be false and will also cause dissatisfaction on the other side. Therefore, after a brief greeting between the two, Liu Hua went directly to the topic and stated his purpose.
"In terms of equipment, your country's chief of staff has promised to help us contact us and also promised to sell it to our country. However, in terms of some technologies, I have been rejected. Now facing the President, I hope to get your consent..."
Liu Hua's behavior was different from that of the former Kuomintang diplomat, which made Roosevelt feel much better about the Chinese Communist Party. After smiling mysteriously, he asked sharply.
"Mr. Vice Chairman, Marshall should have told you. The technology you need is the core technology of our industrial industry. Once leaked, it will cause huge losses to our industrial industry. Therefore, I need
A reason that can convince me..."
Roosevelt did not refuse directly, but Liu Hua already saw the hope of victory. After quickly sorting out the thoughts in his mind, he asked: "Your Excellency, President, I want to ask you a question. What do you think of the core technologies you mentioned?
, after our country introduces corresponding products and concentrates the national strength of the country, how long will it take to crack it..."
"It will take at least a year... Of course, for some high-end electronic technologies, it will take two years or even more than three years." After a brief reflection, Roosevelt said.
"No, Mr. President, you are wrong..." Liu Hua said confidently.
"According to our country's current technological reserves and industrial conditions, we will be able to crack all relevant technologies within one year at the latest."
"Absolutely impossible... Mr. Vice Chairman, are you lying... According to my understanding, after years of war, the Chinese government has almost no large military industry, let alone advanced military industry and new technologies. In such a harsh environment
Conditions first, is it possible to suddenly come into contact with such high-end technology and have to crack it all..." Roosevelt seemed to have convinced Liu Hua and said firmly.
However, Liu Hua is a person who makes the impossible possible. Looking at the confident Roosevelt, he said directly with a smile on his face.
"Your Excellency, I regret to tell you that before the expedition to the Japanese mainland, our country's heavy industry foundation was indeed zero. However, after the expedition to the Japanese mainland, various industrial equipment, military production technology, and advanced talents in Japan... were continuously used.
After continuous introduction into the country, our country's development level in military industry has reached the peak period of the Japanese government..."
"With the help of a large number of Japanese military talents and corresponding technologies, does the President think what I just said can be realized?"
"Since these core technologies of your country can only lead for one year at most, why not use this year to exchange a sum of US dollars or gold from our country to solve the economic crisis caused by the end of the war in major arsenals. Besides, now
The war is over. Even if these technologies are sold to our country, they will not pose any threat to your country..."
Looking at the smiling Liu Hua in front of him, Roosevelt immediately fell into deep thought and began to think about the pros and cons.
Liu Hua knew that as long as he could add more fire now, Roosevelt in front of him would definitely agree to his request. Thinking of this, he continued to speak with a smile on his face.
"Your Excellency, if your country is in trouble, I can go to Germany to buy it. As a defeated country in World War II, I believe that the current German government needs this unprecedented super order to restore the country's poor economic situation..."
Liu Hua was not mistaken. As soon as he finished his stimulating words, Roosevelt, who had been looking pensive just now, became anxious. He directly agreed.
"Go to Germany... No, Mr. Vice Chairman, you don't have to do this at all. I agree to your request and agree to sell these military technologies to your country. As for the specific price, my Secretary of State, together with Chief of Staff Marshall, will discuss with your country's representatives
Let’s discuss it with the group, what do you think?”
"Thank you, Mr. President. I believe that the cooperation between us will be very pleasant..." Liu Hua nodded with satisfaction.
The first round of confrontation ended with Liu Hua's victory due to Roosevelt's intelligence errors.
As the President of the United States, Roosevelt calmed down immediately and prepared to make a good comeback from Liu Hua in front of him.
What Roosevelt did not expect was that in the second game, his opponent Liu Hua would have had the idea of giving benefits to the U.S. government. After all, the content to be negotiated in this game was to ask for the other party.
The two were making calculations with each other. After a short silence, Liu Hua spoke first: "Your Excellency, Mr. President, regarding the investment of funds from our country and the investment of teachers from the United States, we will jointly establish a joint university in China that integrates the navy, army and air force.
Military and Political University, I wonder if you have any good suggestions..."
"The joint establishment of the Military and Political University... is indeed a very good military exchange platform for the two armies... Generally speaking, I agree... However, in terms of details..." Roosevelt seemed to have found a way to vent his anger.
The window directly stated his purpose.
Liu Hua smiled directly and said the huge benefits he had given: "Your Excellency, in terms of details, as long as it does not harm the interests of our government, I can fully express my consent on behalf of our government."
“At the same time, in order to show our country’s sincerity, our government can appropriately open some cities in the coastal area, and reduce the existing tariffs by 50% for a period of five years to allow your goods to enter our country... In addition,
I can also guarantee that this tariff reduction plan is currently only for your country..."
Opening up some of China's coastal city markets to the U.S. government and reducing tariffs by 50% would be a huge temptation not only for Roosevelt, but also for the major American plutocrats.
Although World War II is over, Europe, which has been bombed into ruins, has made it impossible to dump various goods made in the United States. And China, a huge market with a population of more than 400 million, has unsurprisingly become an American capitalist
A piece of fat in the mouth.
Liu Hua's initiative to release the conditions for opening the Chinese market to the US government is already a very huge bait, not to mention the huge benefit of reducing certain tariffs.
After Liu Hua's words fell, Roosevelt already agreed in his heart. However, as the president of a country, after a brief reflection, he said with a majestic look: "Mr. Vice Chairman, I also wish us happy cooperation..." (
To be continued!~!
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