New World War II Eagle Strikes the Sky

( ) "Also, ma'am, I have one very important question," said Ron, "and that is, once the airport is built, how will it be built?"

"Didn't we have an agreement on this issue before?" Soong Meiling showed a puzzled look, "General Ron, you should know that with our country's current national strength, it is difficult to undertake such a project."

"Yes, ma'am. But there is another problem here." Ron said, "How to convert the cost of the airport into US dollars. I have been to China once before, and I know that in China, the de facto exchange of US dollars and legal tender The exchange rate is much higher than the official exchange rate. And now, the exchange rate is much higher than when I was in China last time. I have to worry that if the price of labor and materials in China is settled in French currency first, and then according to If the official exchange rate is converted into U.S. dollars, the cost of the entire airport will probably be terribly high. It is so high that even the United States cannot afford it.”

The question Ron raised obviously exceeded Song Meiling's expectations.So she turned her eyes to a woman in men's clothing sitting next to her.

"General Ron, what you mean by the so-called 'de facto exchange ratio' refers to the illegal black market. Don't you know that this exchange is illegal and a disruption to the economic order of our country? As allies, how can you Make such a request?" The woman in men's clothing replied angrily, speaking as fast as a machine gun.

"This is?" Ron turned his eyes to Song Meiling.

"This is my niece Kong Lingjun. She is very straightforward. General Ron, don't blame him." Soong Meiling smiled at Ron, then turned her head and said to Kong Lingjun, "Apologize to General Ron soon."

"I'm not wrong, why do you have to apologize!" This Miss Kong Er not only didn't mean to apologize, but also stared at Ron viciously, as if planning to fight Ron.

"This is Ms. Kong Er?" Ron smiled, "I heard that Ms. Kong Er is also in business. I would like to know how much French currency is usually paid by Ms. Kong Er's company to its employees? As far as I know, Chongqing If the salary of an ordinary shop assistant is converted into U.S. dollars at the official exchange rate, it is even higher than that of a person doing the same job in New York. The amount of legal currency issued in your country is calculated at the official exchange rate, and converted into U.S. dollars, which is more than the U.S. dollar. Ms. Kong Er thinks that China is already richer than the United States? The official exchange rate of the French currency to the US dollar has not moved much since 37 years, but I heard that in 1937, 100 French currency could sell a cow. Now I am willing to use I bought farm cattle from you at the price of 200 French currency a cow, what do you think of this business?"

"You!" Kong Lingkan was trembling with anger, but the quality of the businessman made her calm down immediately. Obviously, the Americans did not come unprepared.If we continue to entangle on this issue now, there will probably not be any good results.So she stopped talking.

"General Ron, what you said is not completely unreasonable. But we also have our own difficulties. Maintaining the official exchange rate of the legal currency to the US dollar is extremely important for stabilizing our economy. Once this thing is broken, the market confidence will be greatly affected. .It may even lead to the economic collapse of the entire country. Do you believe that the American people are unwilling to see such a thing happen?" Soong Meiling also spoke.

"Of course I can understand your country's difficulties." Ron said, "But our army aviation also has our own difficulties. According to our calculations, the cost of these five airports may reach more than 2 million or even more than 3 million U.S. dollars. If we hand over such a bill, those gentlemen in Congress will be very angry. Moreover, the Navy will definitely have something to say. $3 million is enough for the Navy to build 10 fleet aircraft carriers. In this case, in the face of Congress and Navy, we will also be very passive."

"So General Ron, do you have a better solution?" Song Meiling asked.

"I think, can we invite bids directly from companies in your country. In this way, your government can avoid direct involvement. As for the price we reach with those companies, it is a matter between us. Isn't it ?”

"However, if you do this, you are also disrupting our financial order. Because those companies will definitely put dollars into the black market." Ms. Kong Er said angrily.

"How to supervise is the business of your country's government. If your country must make settlements according to the official exchange rate. We can only consider revising the plan. 3 million US dollars is enough for the navy to grab us a place in the Pacific Ocean Headed to base."

"General Ron, can you represent the attitude of the US Army Aviation?" Soong Meiling asked.

This question has been asked very seriously.Ron understands that blocking someone's way of making money is like killing one's parents.At kmt, there is a large group of guys waiting for the fat of the airport.But if Ron was slaughtered in vain like this, I'm afraid Arnold would be left with the impression that he was not careful and rigorous.Even if it doesn't work well, some people will wonder if Ron is partnering with KMT to get the money from Air China.Therefore, Ron has to argue with kmt on this issue. Even if he still has to be slaughtered in the end, he must let Arnold see his efforts, and let Arnold take the decision.

"I have the right to evaluate and revise the plan." Ron replied, "It is my duty to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of this plan."

"General Ron, we need to seriously study this question, including your suggestion. I'm afraid we won't be able to give you an answer right away." Song Meiling said.Apparently, she didn't want to go any further on the subject now.Ron also understood that he should not continue to dwell on this issue.Anyway, his attitude has already been expressed.

After that, the conversation turned in other directions, or, basically, was just gossip.Soon after, Ron and Chennault said goodbye together.

"Ron, the question you raised is very important." Chennault said, "However, if the quarrel with the Chinese authorities is too rigid, it will have a bad impact on the work in the future."

"I've thought about it," said Ron. "I think it might be better to put a little pressure on them. We can't let them feel that we can fool them at will. It's not that we can't suffer, but we can't suffer and let others be fooled." We're idiots. I'm not quite dead on, am I? They'll make a lot of money anyway. I don't think any of them would really have trouble with money."

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The next day, Ron left Chongqing and flew to Chengdu.The advance personnel of the US military took a fancy to more than a dozen sites near Chengdu, believing that these places had the conditions to build large bomber bases.In the original history, the U.S. military built five b-5 bases here in one go, spending 29 million U.S. dollars.Then it took only a few months, well, the navy took Iwo Jima, so the b-29s stationed in these places moved closer to Japan one after another, without passing through the land and sky on the way, it was difficult for the Japanese to get early warning , organized interception, and went to Iwo Jima, which has better logistical support conditions.The huge investment of 243 million US dollars, equivalent to [-] tons of gold, has been used for so many months.

Knowing the history, Ron never planned to build so many bomber airports in China from the very beginning.The argument with the kmt government about the cost of airports can justify his proposal to reduce the number of airports.But Ron still ran all over these places honestly.In the end, they decided that Guanghan, which is about 40 kilometers away from Chengdu, has the best conditions.

At the same time, kmt began to respond.A special envoy with special status came to continue contact with them. This special envoy was Miss Kong Er who almost had a quarrel with Ron last time.

This Miss Kong Er has no official status.But as Kong Xiangxi's second daughter and Song Meiling's favorite niece, she actually has a lot of energy.At least on this issue, she represents the interests of the Kong family and the Song family, two important families in China.

Speaking of Miss Kong Er, people are probably most familiar with her misdeeds, such as shooting and killing a traffic policeman on the streets of Nanjing, and kicking government officials off the last plane to evacuate Hong Kong in order to give the family dog ​​a place in Hong Kong Going down, there is still something about raising aunts and playing with lilies.Anyway, she was almost the number one playboy in the Republic of China.

But it is not without reason that this female bully has always been loved by Soong Meiling.It is said that although this woman is weird, her business level is not bad. She helped Soong Meiling to make waves in the capital market, and she did not know how much money she made.Ron felt that now that Song Meiling sent her here, she probably planned to compromise with the Americans.After all, it is a little bit to earn a little bit.What's more, the airport can definitely earn more than a little bit for the Kong family and the Song family.

When we met again, this female bully was very cheerful.She put forward the following conditions: first, all the business of the airport, whether it is construction or future maintenance-related transactions, will be contracted to her; second, although she agrees not to settle according to the official exchange rate, she She also disagrees with settlements based entirely on black market prices; third, she requires the construction of at least seven b-7 airports in China, and all the projects for these airports must be contracted to her.

"General Ron, I can make it clear that in China, no other company can accept such a deal. Even if I don't use some extraordinary means, it's still the same." The female bully sat on the sofa carelessly, tall Lifting Erlang's legs, he leisurely sprayed out a string of smoke rings.And behind her, her concubine in the fifth room, a delicate woman in a cheongsam, was rubbing her shoulders.

Ron knew that the female bully wasn't lying.In China at that time, except for the Kong family and the Song family, other private capitals were almost struggling on the verge of bankruptcy in the face of high and frightening taxes and inflation.Where is the strength to earn such a large amount of money?At that time, when Ron proposed that the company should come forward to discuss this matter, it was actually a statement that I didn't want to completely cut off your money.