I don't know if the three leading figures in the aviation industry have heard that sentence, the promises of politicians are as unreliable as the chastity of prostitutes. Don't look at the US president's boasting about what kind of preferential policies he wants to give you in Haikou on the front foot, and he probably pretends to be deaf and dumb and rolls his eyes and says, "I just said that?"

Of course, the skill of being thick-skinned is not only unique to politicians, but also to capitalists. MacDonald and Egivit both knew how much water there was in President Truman's supposedly good policies, but to speak out against them was tantamount to death. Alan Lockheed had this confidence because his company helped produce many fighter jets for the U.S. government during World War II.

But Aaron Lockheed doesn't know that there is a saying called crossing the river, dismantling bridges, unloading and killing donkeys, after the end of World War II, the United States no longer needs so many planes to maintain armaments, and Lockheed will naturally have a lot fewer orders, and at this time it should not contradict Truman on this issue.

Lockheed pointed his finger at Albert and slapped the table and roared, "I don't need compensation for these orders, you want my company's technology, and tell you that this is a fool's dream." ”

Albert glanced at Truman's expression, whose eyes narrowed slightly, and looked at Lockheed with a long, narrow, sinister look. His emotions slowly changed from embarrassment to vaguely exploding, you must know that a successful politician has extraordinary patience and vicious and sinister methods. Albert looked at Lockheed with a bit of schadenfreude, he had succeeded in provoking hatred, but he did not know that he was about to die.

"Well, Mr. Lockheed, the U.S. government has always been reasonable. Since Mr. Lockheed is reluctant to share technology, then we are not reluctant. Truman said unhurriedly.

Gilvett and MacDonald could barely believe their ears, what? The president of the United States is so easy to bully, and he will give in if he is a little tougher? However, only Albert knew that Truman must have a killer move.

"Still." Truman's voice just made everyone's hearts rise to their throats again, "Since Lockheed is unwilling to do technology sharing, then the US government can only regretfully cancel all orders for F80 jet fighters." And the production of new fighters will be divided among companies that are willing to choose technology sharing. ”

Truman's remark was already considered a disguised threat, but in Albert's eyes, it was just a dessert before the meal, and there must be a blockbuster to come, and sure enough, Truman continued, "At the same time, the tax bureau will conduct a detailed exclusion investigation of your company's tax situation to confirm that you have not underpaid taxes or evaded taxes." In addition, we will draft and submit to Congress a bill on restricting monopolies in the aviation industry, with a focus on restricting monopolistic operations by large aircraft manufacturing companies. ”

There is a good show to watch now, and almost no large company is 100% clean in the tax area, so the tax bureau can almost be said to be a catch. In the United States, probably the more terrible thing than offending the president is offending the people in the tax department. The bill to limit the monopoly of the airline industry was even more ruthless, and Boeing was almost forced to go bankrupt because of Roosevelt's New Deal.

Sure enough, Lockheed panicked, and he tried to defend himself, "Your Excellency, I didn't mean that." You know, I just don't want to leak American technology. Know that this is ......"

Truman interrupted Lockheed's chatter and snapped, "I'll give you two choices, yes or no?" ”

"I promise." Perhaps remembering the indelible nightmare of the antitrust laws of Roosevelt's New Deal, Gilvet hurriedly agreed to Truman's request. And MacDonald naturally knew the weight of the president's words, even if he was reluctant to accept it.

Lockheed actually struggled for a long time before he agreed to Roosevelt's request, "I also agree." ”

The frustrated expressions of the three presidents looked at Albert very happily, but he still said something verbally to comfort these people, "Look at the gentlemen, Belgium is not asking you to contribute your technology for free. I'll give you some compensation, yes, financial compensation. ”

Hearing this, MacDonald's heart was sneering, financial compensation? You've got the U.S. government's permission, and you still want to use money to settle the problem with us? Thinking of this, MacDonald pouted, "Financial compensation? Why don't you share your Belgian technology with our company? ”

Albert deliberately patted his head and exclaimed, "yes, why didn't I think of that." Since MacDonald wanted to trade technology for technology, Belgium was willing. So we're going to send you the technology behind the First World War I aircraft manufacturing. ”

Macdonald almost sprayed a mouthful of old blood in Albert's face, the technique of the First Fight? Are you a showpiece of McDonald's R&D capabilities? And now that the piston aircraft is about to withdraw from the historical stage of the war, you actually told me about the events of the First World War. However, Albert's serious appearance also made MacDonald instantly know that he had fallen for Albert.

What Albert said just now is actually from the bottom of his heart, Belgium's aircraft development technology is still at the level before World War II, although the Talester Heavy Weapons Arsenal can develop some piston fighters, but the technology has not caught up with the American Mustang fighter, and the jet aircraft that are changing with each passing day have become exhibits that should have been pulled into the museum a long time ago.

Moreover, Albert had already prepared the purchase price of the three companies, and since MacDonald jumped out to die, then don't blame Albert for digging a pit to guide him down.

"A company of $180,000 to buy your technology." Albert took out the contract that had been prepared, "You can sign it at any time if you want, and of course the Belgian government will always be there for their friends." ”

For the company's core technology, 180,000 is more than 180,000 yuan, and the cost of an F80 fighter is only 93,000 US dollars. Intimidated by the coercion of the US government, no one dares to say that it cannot be said. Despite his indignation, Lockheed accepted the humiliating reparations rather than bankrupting his company.

MacDonald was a little unlucky, he didn't have a chance to get $180,000 just because he said the wrong thing, and the only thing he could get his hands on was really the technology of those broken flying machines.

Seeing the two company presidents sign their names on this unequal contract, Albert was satisfied to take the contract back, not caring about their murderous gaze. And for the matter of technology transfer, Albert is also urgent, "And I hope that after the presidents go back, they will start to sort out the company's aircraft technical data, and it can be done the day after tomorrow at the latest." And oh, don't think about it, I know exactly what you have. ”

"His Royal Highness Albert is really a very attentive crown prince." Gilvet sneered.

"It's good if you're happy." Albert, whose face had been honed to the point of invulnerability, replied calmly. >