The military treaty of friendship and mutual assistance between Belgium and the U.S. government was a happy ending for both sides, with the Americans having access to controlled fusion technology and a nuclear bomb to be used for research. Belgium has acquired a controlling stake in most of Germany's heavy weapons companies, as well as the sharing of know-how from major US aircraft research and development companies.

Many people think that the United States is a country that advocates freedom and respects individual property, but they often forget that the interests of small companies, even those of Lockheed or Boeing, can be sacrificed compared to the big conglomerates or national security interests that control the lifeblood of the national economy. It's a big deal to compensate them for some orders afterwards.

Of course, Albert's idea of prioritizing the development of air force and army weapons saved the fate of the American dockyard enterprises, because Albert felt that the Belgian navy did not need to make drastic weapons development at present. First of all, the Belgian Navy was completely destroyed by the Imperial Navy in the Atlantic, so it was impossible to get an aircraft carrier to support the façade, and the limited funds of the Navy would be eaten by it. But in order to balance the three services, Albert had to plan to buy another Benson-class destroyer from the Americans to stop the Navy's growing appetite.

Albert wanted Truman to get together the CEOs of several large aircraft companies for a technology transfer meeting, which Albert would chair, and that it would be better to put pressure on them personally. The unlucky companies selected are Lockheed, McDonnell Douglas, and Boeing, which are the most representative of the American aviation industry.

Three days later, Alan Lockheed, James Smith MacDonald, and Boeing President Claire Egivit were invited to Washington for the president's meeting. Because William Boeing had already dissociated himself from Boeing in the mid-thirties, handing over the company to his protégé Claire Egwitt. So Albert didn't have a chance to see the awesome founder here.

In fact, Albert also coveted General Dynamics' R&D technology, but compared to those space shuttle companies, they are the darlings of the Ministry of Defense, the kind that wants to be windy and rainy. If Albert were to make a move on it, the Americans would probably have to go berserk. Therefore, Albert can only vigorously support the engine company developed in Germany.

Lockheed, MacDonald and Claire Egivit were all business wizards who rose to prominence in World War II, making huge profits from the war effort by developing airplanes for the Americans. It can be said that their wealth is given by the US government, so they obediently follow the government to have meat to eat.

Being able to be hand-picked by His Excellency the President, the nervousness of Lockheed, MacDonald and Egivit is self-evident. They each wondered if this also meant that their careers would go to the next level.

It's a pity that reality and vision are always at odds with each other.

"Gentlemen, I am glad to have you to this meeting." Truman smiled and recounted his opening remarks, "Of course, you all know me, so I won't introduce myself here." ”

Truman was not a man who was good at easing the atmosphere, and his words did not change the atmosphere of silence at the scene. The three people present looked at each other, and they didn't know what medicine was sold in Truman's gourd. Among them, the youngest and the most shallow, Egwitt broke the embarrassment first, "President Truman, we want to know what is the matter with you bringing the three of us together, is it the development of a new aircraft?" ”

Egwitt's idea was simple, and with a small meeting like this and the president personally convening it, and contacting the fact that these people were all aviation equipment giants, it was easy for him to think that the U.S. government was planning to carry out a special aircraft research and development. Even so secret that it can't be openly tendered, and can only be developed in secret?

Unfortunately, Egwitt's idea was wrong, and President Truman looked away and said, "This time the protagonist is not me, but the crown prince of Belgium, His Royal Highness Albert." ”

Hearing the name Albert, the corners of Lockheed's mouth couldn't help twitching, and the smile that was originally hanging on his face also froze, and the smile on the corner of his mouth slowly converged and changed to a serious look.

Then he saw Albert push the door open and smile triumphantly at himself. Lockheed sensed for a split second that something seemed to be wrong.

"Gentlemen, it is a pleasure to meet you and to sit here and talk together. My name is Albert, Crown Prince of Belgium. I'm sure the president of Lockheed must have seen me, after all, we were still talking happily in your office. Albert said to Lockheed with a hidden knife, suggesting that he had not forgotten his taunts. Egit and MacDonald, who were unaware of the situation, looked at Lockheed with envy, thinking that he had a close relationship with the crown prince.

Remembering the words that mocked Albert in the office earlier, Lockheed knew that there would certainly be nothing good about today's meeting.

"Damn, Lockheed, why are you going to provoke this nasty guy, he's simply a devil, a despicable guy who will do whatever it takes." Lockheed blamed himself in his heart, and at this time he was about to cry without tears. If he had known about his relationship with Truman, Lockheed would not have dared to scold him with a hundred dares.

"I just hope this guy never enters the U.S. aircraft market, ever." Lockheed cursed Albert in his heart.

However, his curse apparently had the opposite effect, and Albert's next words nearly caused the president to overturn the table and rush to beat Albert.

"The Belgian Talester Heavy Weapons Arsenal wants to share aircraft technology and equipment with everyone here, when do you think the company's core technical documents will be delivered?" Albert asked with a particularly "sincere" look.

"What?" The three presidents blurted out almost at the same time, and Lockheed also shouted so loudly that he thought his ears must have heard it wrong, or Albert had said it wrong.

"I'm asking you when you can get your company's core information on aviation technology to me, and note that I'm ordering you and not asking for your opinion." Seeing Lockheed's face flush and his expression changed from stunned to indignant, Albert really felt that this was simply a great pleasure. So that you didn't accumulate virtue at the beginning, and now feng shui takes turns to be retributed.

"No, Mr. President, this guy is a liar." Lockheed stood up and slandered Albert, "I doubt that this guy is the crown prince of Belgium, maybe it is some Soviet spy who wants to deceive American technology." ”

Aviation technology is his lifeblood, and Lockheed has shown that he will not fight Albert if he is killed.

Lockheed is a good hat, but for Albert, who has been authorized by the United States, it is not painful. On the other hand, MacDonald and Gilvet, who have no interests with Albert, can only be shocked. However, their consternation was quickly overshadowed, and their initial calm was restored.

"Don't look at me like that, for without the consent of the U.S. government, how can a small Belgium do such a huge project that offends people." Albert decisively pulled Truman down the pit. Truman, who was a little embarrassed, coughed a few times, and cooperated with Albert to put pressure on the presidents of the three airlines, "I hope that everyone will not have any dissatisfaction in the area of technology sharing, after all, the US Air Force is the Air Force of the US government, not an aircraft factory." ”

Truman's words obviously have the flavor of knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger, and the subtext is that if you dare not share it, you will not want to get an order from the Air Force. Lockheed, who was originally the most jubilant, withered in an instant, and the remaining two guys who were a little deeper in the city chose to be silent. It's not impossible for them to share technology, as long as Belgium, or the U.S. government, can afford that price. They are all mentally calculating how to maximize their benefits.

As if seeing through the minds of these two guys, Truman also threw out his own conditions, "Of course, if you agree." In the next 10 years, your company will be able to make huge profits from the Ministry of Defense every year. ”