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Chapter 1426 Secret Transaction (Second Update, please subscribe)

In the darkest moment, it is darker than anyone imagined, even so dark that people can't see hope, but in the dark, sometimes there is a glimmer of light.

Yankee, New York, U.S. United Technologies Corporation, an enterprise invested and established by Otis Elevator Company 20 years ago, specializes in the production of internal combustion engines. Its products range from a few horsepower motorcycle engines to hundreds of horsepower It can be said that there are all kinds of marine engines.

Like other American internal combustion engine companies, United Technologies Corporation also started by importing Daming's gasoline engine technology. In fact, they also went through the road of copycats, but the counterfeit products could not keep up with the original products, so they had to import Daming's technology.

However, through years of introduction, digestion and absorption, the various engines launched by United Technologies in the past few years have been well received by the market, and the quality is not inferior to similar products from Daming. This has even contributed to its ambition to enter the automobile manufacturing industry— — The United Motors car just rolled off the assembly line.

That is, when United Technologies Corporation was ambitiously moving towards the automobile industry, the arrival of a guest changed everything.

"Willis, my friend, this is the best opportunity!"

In his office, Theodore Roosevelt, the police chief, no, the former New York police chief who had just been appointed undersecretary of the Navy a week earlier, said.

"This kind of engine is not only the most advanced engine in the world, but it is also used in a new type of aircraft—aircraft! If your company can successfully imitate it, not only can you 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 Odds not just because they were old friends but also because of his factory, which had the best machinery.

Of course, it is also a prerequisite that they are friends.Relationship, even in the United States, it is not exempt from vulgarity. After all, everyone is a layman. Besides, the politics of fattening and collusion between government and businessmen are American traditions.

"I know, but we all know that the military needs cars more than airplanes. I heard that Washington will buy 20 cars this year. God, that's 20! Even more than the entire United States produces !"

Willis Odes said, pointing to the factory outside the window.

"My factory can produce 2 cars a year. If night shifts are added, it can produce [-] or more a year. What about airplanes? Not only is the production capacity uncertain, but the technology is also very complicated. Look at this... ..."

Picking up the cylinder brought by the other party, Willis was surprised from ear to ear the moment he got it.

"This is an aluminum cylinder with a very thin steel liner inside. It has both the lightness of aluminum and the strength of steel. It is just a cylinder with such an exquisite design, let alone the entire engine? The structure of this engine is very complicated, which means that we need to spend a long time to study it and imitate it, and with so much time, we can produce cars, which will undoubtedly be more profitable for the company! "

"But what about the future?"

Theodore Roosevelt said directly.

"The future belongs to the sky, my friend. What you see are tens of thousands of cars, but in the future the army will purchase tens of thousands of aircraft. The most complicated part of the aircraft is the engine, and the rest are wood and canvas. It will not affect your car factory, of course, you only need your engine factory to produce engines, and the rest only need carpenters and sewing workers..."

The reason why Roosevelt came here was to persuade him to imitate Ming's aircraft engines, and even imitate Ming's aircraft. War mobilization is not just a paper order, there are many other things to do.

"Our army needs airplanes, Willis, and this war, if we are going to win, must have airplanes."

Facing the lobbying of his friends, Willis made some calculations in his heart, and then said.

"Well, the plane is indeed very important, but you know I'm a businessman, and my question is, how much money will the military give me to copy it, or how many orders will the military give me?"

For businessmen, patriotism may be, but they are more concerned about profit. Willis will definitely produce military products. This is not necessarily patriotic, but because of profit, because of the profit of arms.

Who would refuse the huge profits of producing arms during war?
"An order for no less than 1000 aircraft!"

Roosevelt said directly.

"This is just the first order, there will be more in the future, who knows? Maybe 2000, or even tens of thousands, only God knows, how much material is needed for this war. But for sure...we will Fight to the moment of victory!"

"Of course, we will definitely not surrender, and we will not let those yellow people occupy our place. Don't worry, I will mobilize the company's best technicians to study this engine. As long as your prototype is shipped, we will definitely be here Copy it in the shortest possible time, God forbid, aluminum is cheap now."

While 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?"

Facing Willis' question, Theodore said.

"Of course, that's the duty of every American, and so is little Elisha, and I'm sure he's very happy to serve his country, well, I think he should join the Navy."

Of course Roosevelt knew what his friend was asking for, but it was just a guarantee of safety.

Wars have never been for the rich.The rich have their own way of fighting. Of course, Roosevelt understands this. After all, this is the operating rule of this world. Of course, if they are willing to go to the front line, they can become heroes, but most people are ordinary people.

"These planes are exactly what the navy needs urgently. The navy will definitely send a liaison officer to the factory. Willis, my little Elisha is definitely qualified for this job. What do you think?"

"Haha, of course, no one knows this factory better than him, Theodore, with him, I believe we will deliver the first aircraft before the end of the year!"

After getting this answer, Willis was very excited. For him, there was nothing more important than his son's life. Of course, business was also very important. It is of course the best thing to ensure the safety of the child.

"That would be great, Willis, now the skies of America are longing for your plane, I have a list here, they may be the best aviation experts in America, you can hire them to your company..."

While talking, Roosevelt took out a piece of paper and handed it over. After taking the note, Willis glanced at it, a smile appeared on his face, and he smiled.

"Haha, thank you for your help, my friend."

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(End of this chapter)