Chapter 0861: War Support
The three armies did not move, and the grain and grass went first.
To ensure that the United States and the Allies win this war, logistics are the most important thing.
The Second World War, which swept the world, is not a short-term winner in today's rapid industrial development.
The United States is ready for a long war.
Now, Washington needs to mobilize businesses and people in the U.S. to be as prepared as they are.
"I think you all know very well what you are here for, the United States has officially declared war on Japan,
It is also equivalent to declaring war on the Axis powers at the same time... It was a terrible decision. ”
Marshall was a staunch supporter of the president and also supported the United States in the war, but this does not mean that he did not attach importance to the war and believed that the United States would win.
No one can underestimate the strength of the Japanese Empire, and Japan, which has developed to this day by war, is no longer a soft persimmon to be manipulated by others.
In fact, Marshall has been actively preparing for war since he took office.
Restore the strength of the Army, seek help from the outside world, and strengthen training so that the Army can gain the combat strength it deserves.
In terms of weapons, Marshall personally participated in the inspection, selecting excellent, cost-effective, excellent performance, and convenient maintenance products.
At the same time, Marshall was fighting for more control of the Air Force from the Navy.
Modern warfare cannot be accomplished by relying solely on the charge of the army, but requires the coordination and cooperation of the three armed forces.
Mechanized equipment is even more indispensable, and tanks and excellent transport vehicles, off-road vehicles, and reconnaissance motorcycles have a detailed list of purchases.
After watching Marshall's speech, everyone present remained silent, and Li Zitao decided to raise a high profile.
"It was a just war, and the shameful deception and betrayal of the United States made the world realize the despicability of the Japanese,
We should unite and make this despicable people pay the price in blood, and the Skunks, S.H.I.E.L.D., and Vanguard will give their full support to this war. ”
Hearing the 'old friend' speak, Marshall's mouth turned into a satisfied smile.
Who always associated him with the conspiracy, look at the present, the Americans are backing down and he is standing up.
"Charlie, neither the President nor I will forget your contributions. Marshall said on the spot that this support was not given for nothing.
Li Zitao naturally understands this truth, the things given for nothing seem to be stained, but in fact, they will be hot many times and make you pay more price.
Equivalent exchange, this is the supreme law that even the universe must abide by.
"General Marshall. A childish voice rang out, and Lilith jumped out of her seat, standing at the table with only her neck above her neck exposed.
But she said in an elegant and firm tone: "Lee's meat supply company and slaughterhouse will ensure that the military can get the most delicious and cheap food.
Our lab has made dozens of different improvements to the cans and applied new preservation methods to ensure that they are fresh and tasty, and the soldiers will love it. ”
"My dear little princess, you are as kind as your father. Marshall laughed and looked at his colleague beside him.
Then he got up from his seat, came to Lilith and crouched down, took her little hand lightly, kissed her on the back of her hand like a knight, and said, "Thank you for everything." ”
Looking back at her father, the affirmative look made Lilith even more excited, and it also made her appreciate the taste of power.
The envious, emotional, and jealous gazes around her made Lilith fascinated.
Now, she can probably understand how her mother felt on stage, and why she doesn't want to really say goodbye to the camera to this day.
"It's so nice to be watched. Lilith sat down in a happy mood, and the smile on her face became more confident.
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The meeting lasted for three days, and on the second day, Li Zitao and Lilith each represented their own enterprises and reached a specific cooperation agreement with the War Department.
During the war, the industries under the names of the two will fully cooperate with the needs of Washington and the military department, and everything will be prioritized by Washington's orders.
In his personal name, Li Zitao even funded and sponsored two aircraft and 500 boxes of various weapons from the War Department.
However, after that, the price of the order was debated back and forth for nearly 8 hours.
The price that Washington wants is almost lower than the cost price of the product.
He could have done it in the first two years, but now he will definitely not do it.
In the end, the profits of all kinds of arms were compressed to 20 percent, which was the limit of what he could accept.
"Boss, at this price, we may lose money if we are not careful. "When he handed over the contract to his subordinates, he saw wry smiles.
"Don't worry. Li Zitao crossed his hands and sat behind the table as steadily as Mount Tai.
"Ava. "There was a document that was placed on the table.
This is a 'warranty' contract, and the terms in it will not be detailed, but the most important one.
All munitions purchased under the Skunk, Vanguard, and S.H.I.E.L.D. banners will be maintained by them.
There's another aspect that can be easily overlooked...... Ammunition.
As soon as the cannon sounded, there were ten thousand taels of gold.
Is it the cannon that is valuable?
The ammunition that has to be shot out as if it doesn't cost money is the real highlight.
With my munitions, the ammunition naturally has to be matched, and the seemingly inconspicuous small profits contain amazing wealth.
"If we do these two things well, we will earn back our losses a hundredfold. Seeing that everyone's faces turned from sad to happy, Li Zitao asked them to leave to do things.
These matters are handled for the time being, and there is one more thing that Li Zitao needs to discuss with the Mobil board of directors.
Washington will first lease four 80,000-ton giant oil tankers owned by Mobil and temporarily convert them to be used as aircraft carriers.
The Astor, the Marquis, the Doris, and the New Orleans, these four tankers were built with the issue of war modification in mind.
It takes nearly 2 years to build an aircraft carrier, and it only takes less than 3 months to renovate, and war is imminent, so Washington naturally understands the importance of racing against time.
"What do you think about this is the request and plan put forward by Washington?" At the board meeting, Li Zitao conveyed Washington's opinion.
The larger the size of the enterprise, the more it is impossible to avoid the impression of the war factor, especially for oil and energy giants like Mobil.
It's no exaggeration to say that any decision it makes will have an impact on the outcome of the battle.
The biggest reason for Little Japan's 'rebellion' is not energy and minerals, as for why it was targeted by Mobil and AD-B, there should be a number in mind.
Agree!
In fact, the board of directors is just a formality, as early as Washington, Li Zitao and John have reached an agreement.
Full support for the war against the Axis powers.
As the war has progressed so far, they have lost more and more profits overseas, and if this continues, they will lose all the overseas markets they occupy.
Such a loss is a painful pain for any enterprise.
Compared with Washington, Roosevelt, and the military department, these capitalists were staunch supporters of America's entry into the war.