Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Chapter 1029

"The assessment of the security environment is jointly completed by Japan and the United States. Both sides have the responsibility and obligation to conduct appropriate monitoring and assessment to maintain and promote peace and security. The promotion of peace and security is the primary task of common defense."

The opening sentence, amidst the bullshit, also sends a message to Carter.The message is also very simple, just two words: Common!

Sitting in the study, Carter silently lit a cigarette.

It is an indisputable fact that the U.S. military stationed in Japan has always occupied a dominant position, whether it is in the concept of impression flow or in the actual situation before.In other words, in any wartime actions, the Japanese armed forces can only cooperate with the US military.

But in this one, which can be said to be a specific action guide, the word "common" is used.

Then look down!

Strengthen the exchange activities between the respective troops to improve the mutual understanding and coordination between the two armies; and in order to improve the defense capability, the two countries can carry out various joint military training on a regular or irregular basis
Japan should improve its own defense capabilities, and the United States is willing to provide necessary assistance; remove restrictions on the performance of Japan's weapons.
“Cooperating parties should work to eliminate weapons performance and overall technological limitations, except for identified exceptions for arms control or reduction.”

After repeating this short text in detail, Carter couldn't help ticking the corner of his mouth.

Well, case solved!

Carter already understood what the hell was going on!

The United States will allow Japan to join MI5!

At the moment when the direct threat is actually weakening, it suddenly proposes to enhance defense cooperation, lift some of the restrictions on the performance of weapons for the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, and allow them to equip more advanced weapons.
Isn't this mother so pure that the drunkard doesn't care about drinking? !
This treaty, on the whole, is to give Japan a hand.

From the beginning, the little brother in the United States, what I say, how do you do it.In this new guideline, there are a large number of descriptions of tasks, cooperation, things, etc. that the two sides have accomplished together. Doesn’t this make Japan seem to be on an equal footing with the United States? !

This is quite a bit, the United States gave Japan affirmation, and then let everyone see that this little brother is awesome.Then, it would be more reasonable to pull it into MI5, which is a bit of an "elite club" organization?
Sometimes, Carter feels weird.In these big things, sometimes face is not important, but sometimes it is very important.
Although Carter fully believes that once Japan joins MI5, the rest of the people don't know what's going on, but they insist on erecting the archway first.
In addition, lifting the weapon performance restrictions of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, from another perspective, doesn't this give Japan the qualification to buy more advanced American weapons? !Didn't you see the phrase "the United States is willing to provide necessary assistance"?

Providing help is providing help, how is the money calculated?
Right? !
Carter never thought he would be the only old cloth.

In the past, he was able to bring some private goods for himself, and let the computer products enter the column that Japan should increase its efforts to purchase. Now, he can also help his other old babies to bring some private goods.

With the start of the two wars, Carter became more and more aware of the activity of these American arms dealers, oh no, defense contractors.Compared with Jimmy's era before, the era that was still in the shadow of the Vietnam War, these guys are getting more and more dancing after tasting the sweetness!

"Hey, Rick, tell me, how about I go talk to GM and buy back Chrysler's defense department? You will retire in two years. At that time, that department will be handed over to you to operate?"

Shaking Erlang's legs, Carter turned his chair and looked at Rick who was also flipping through various documents in his study, his eyes rolled.

Unlike Carter's later transfer to the National Security Council, Rick went to the War Department when he was promoted to major.Although he is not serving under his father, he can also be said to be living under the protection of his father, which is also the most stable and conservative choice for his future.

But now, it is less than two years before the two plan to retire from active service.And in the blink of an eye, next year, that is, 92 will be the election year.Judging from the results of the current initial polls, Mr. Bu's re-election is very pessimistic.

And this may also be one of the key factors for the revision of the US-Japan defense cooperation guidelines at Carter's hand.

Quite a bit, while the old cloth is still in place, it tastes like you can fish it if you can!
"It's probably useless. How long has it been sold? I remember it was sold to General Dynamics around 78. If you want to buy it back at this time, it's better to reorganize it!"

Originally, I came to visit Carter, an old friend, but unfortunately, after the relationship became too familiar, there was no such polite relaxation.After the female relatives went out to play, Rick was directly caught by Carter and taken to the study. Just like in the past, he began to mutter about some career problems.

Many people may not know that Chrysler has not only produced tanks, but also engines for some US armored vehicles.During World War II, Chrysler directly produced direct attack weapons such as artillery, bullets, and shells.

But in the Jimmy era, when Chrysler was on the verge of bankruptcy, these departments and production plants were all packaged and sold to General Dynamics at a low price.

Although Chrysler is still a member of the US defense contractors today, its influence can already be said to be weak!

And in such a time, when Chrysler was still recovering, Carter did not expect Chrysler to reorganize the idea of ​​the defense department.Even if Carter had it, the board would not approve it.
"Why did you suddenly think of doing this again?"

"Watching other people make money makes my heart itch. Look at this!"

Carter sighed slightly, and handed the document to Rick.

After taking the confidential documents home for processing, Carter once again broke through his bottom line.
"It's not clear, do you want to put sugar in the mouths of defense contractors?! Japan is also a maritime country. Chrysler can only produce some tanks now. It's useless! Even if they want it, they will go to General Dynamics! Chrysler can’t even be said to be a land warfare weapon manufacturer now, it’s purely a contract factory that works for General Dynamics!”

"I don't like this situation and the awkward positioning. It's only a matter of time before we change it, but now, with this agreement, it might be easier to start? For example, the factory that produced shells, bullets, etc. Take it back. These things have thin margins, but because of their thin margins, they don't attract attention."

"I'll think of a way to get it into the procurement list. The Japanese side won't pay much attention to it. It doesn't cost a lot of money, and other suppliers shouldn't care too much. Their missiles, planes, etc. sell very well. It’s hot, who cares about our shells? But for this new department, at least it won’t starve to death! The break-even point can be reached very quickly. I’ll add more investment and slowly feed it some blood, see See if you can keep it up."

(End of this chapter)