“……”

Refusal to apply for a patent in the USA!?

Roosevelt and the others were a little unable to come back to their senses for a while, and it took a while to slowly regain a trace of strength after looking at each other...... But they still couldn't believe what they were hearing.

"Why are they?" The Minister of War was indignant and first began to question, "Do they think they can coerce us without applying for a patent?" As soon as they produce this drug, the American drug companies will be able to copy it. At that time, the patent rights will belong only to the copycats, and they will receive nothing. Why are they? ”

"They can never make these medicines!" Hopkins said lightly.

“……”

Stinson was dumbfounded.

"Never produce? Aren't they ......?" exclaimed Hull.

"If they don't get the new Hellcat fighter jets, then they will lose air supremacy in future battles. This is simply a disaster for them, who have always been at a disadvantage in the ground war. Marshall said in a deep voice: "Therefore, they would rather let those who are in dire need of these medicines to hate them, hate us, and never produce a single pill...... It's a lose-lose tactic. They will suffer great losses and may even be completely defeated, but we will always be hated...... Until we also develop new drugs that can treat these drugs. ”

"But by that time, the U.S. government may not have much to do with us." Hopkins added.

“…… Interesting approach. Roosevelt pondered for a moment and smiled, "It's rare to see Chinese people with such a tough attitude." Medicines for planes!

It seems that they finally have some capital to negotiate. ”

"I'm against compromise." The Admiralty worker shouted again: "Although the word of refusal will make many sick people hate us, but compared to normal people. After all, it is a minority who get sick. And if we compromise, these normal people will also be dissatisfied with us. We are the United States of America, the world's largest industrial power, how can we bow to China? ”

"It's not a bow, it's just a deal. And in this trade we will earn the most benefits. Hopkins smiled and said, "My Mr. Secretary of the Admiralty, you forgot?" Whether it is a new fighter or medicine, it is actually provided by the Chinese. ”

"......" Knox was also dumbfounded.

"Göran is right. Actually Chinese just traded one thing for another...... We didn't suffer, on the contrary, we took advantage of it. Roosevelt laughed too.

"Then you mean to agree to deliver the 'Hellcat' fighter to China?" Marshall asked.

"George, what else do you think?" Roosevelt asked wistfully. He was laughing though. But I really don't feel comfortable in my heart. China is big, but it's so weak that it's hard to see. Some time ago, the ambassador of this country was smiling at him, hoping to get assistance. But now, in turn, these people are forcing him to bring out the latest fighter jets...... That's right. This aircraft is indeed a design and technology provided by the Chinese, but so what? You can't make it yourself. It's also up to us in the United States. If I want to pinch you, I will pinch you, the only thing you need to do is to endure and wait, how can you resist? But he couldn't help it.

Because 1940 was the year of the general election! He is seeking a third term.

This is a move that has never had a precedent.

No president in the United States since Washington has dared to challenge this tradition. If he wants to be re-elected for a third term, he can't afford to have a problem. And obviously, the denial of a life-saving medicine into the United States. Will be the opponent's strongest weapon to strike him, there is no one! Because he is definitely one of the best American presidents of all time, and under his leadership, the United States has come out of the abyss of economic crisis. The way Americans live is also changing...... He was a man of noble origin, but he believed in the value of ordinary people and was willing to fight for the rights of citizens. The only thing his opponents can attack him is his breaking with the tradition that the president of the United States cannot serve more than two consecutive terms...... But what is this? He believed it wouldn't threaten him. But if he refuses those medicines, it's a big problem.

If his opponent confronts him about this, how will he answer? New planes to keep America safe? Please, what else does the United States need to protect? We can build such an aircraft, and naturally we can cope with it. Moreover, we have the Atlantic and Pacific oceans as barriers...... Who can hit the United States? It can be said that Chinese's hand hit his waist and eye...... Although the waist eye may not be a big deal for a polio patient, it can be fatal at a critical time for the goal he seeks. And if his goal of seeking a third term as president is not met, then Franklin. The name Roosevelt will be followed by the title of "one of the greatest American presidents" with a comment: the most self-indulgent and cruel American president.

He could not accept that title, so he had to compromise with the Chinese. But he does not want to compromise like this, and he wants to fight back, at least to let the Chinese know what it takes to threaten an American president.

"Mr. President," Marshall did not see the desire in Roosevelt's eyes, nor did he believe that a great man like Roosevelt would seek revenge on Chinese because of the displeasure in his heart, but simply said, "I suggest...... If these new planes are to be delivered to the Chinese, then we would do well to learn from the Soviets and send a volunteer aviation team to China. ”

"For what?" Roosevelt asked.

"Because we need to understand the Japanese, especially their increasingly powerful air force." "Because it was by virtue of the superiority of the air force that they were able to maintain the offensive against the Soviet Union." Otherwise, with the strong military and industrial superiority of the Soviet Union, I really can't find a reason for the Japanese to occupy a large part of the territory of the Far East. ”

"As far as I know, the Chinese government has sent a representative before, and he seems to be an American?" Hull asked suddenly.

"That's right." "That guy used to be a captain in the U.S. Army, but now he's an advisor to the Chinese Air Force, a colonel. ”

"Has that guy already formed a volunteer aviation team?" "The Chinese ambassador seems to have talked to me about this." But because I couldn't get the plane, I was temporarily disbanded, wasn't it? ”

"You're not mistaken at all." Knox laughed.

"Then how about we send this man to be the commander of our aviation volunteer team?" Hull turned to Roosevelt and asked, "Anyway, even if we don't send them, the Chinese will pull them over after they get the plane." ”

"That's it." Roosevelt smiled, but secretly rolled his eyes in his heart. He was so disappointed! He had expected Marshall to understand what he meant...... Isn't it cheaper for those Chinese?

"How many planes did the Chinese order from Grumman?" Hull asked abruptly again.

"As far as I know, it looks like five hundred." Marshall shrugged his shoulders slightly.

“WHAT？” Everyone was taken aback, "Five hundred? ”

"Does China have so many pilots?" Hull asked.

"I don't know. But the Chinese are clearly clear about the importance of maintaining air supremacy. Marshall grimaced, "Because in addition to the five hundred Hellcats they officially ordered, they also owe another seven hundred on credit." That is, in total, they intend to get twelve hundred fighters from us. ”

"Grumman can agree?" Hull asked.

"If I had that many patents on drugs, Grumman would have sold me more planes. And I'm sure they're probably more hopeful that I don't pay my debts. Hopkins laughed.

"The Chinese just have fighter jets?" Roosevelt asked suddenly.

"Yes." Marshall nodded, "Just the fighter." But they didn't even ask for a bomber or transport plane. …… It's incredibly incomprehensible. ”

"Perhaps, they wanted to acquire these two aircraft from the Soviet Union?" Stinson sneered suddenly.

"Just as Germany was in contact with Japan, the Soviet Union certainly wanted to further strengthen its relations with China...... If the Chinese had made demands to the USSR at this time, I think Stalin would have quite possibly agreed. Although their bombers and transporters are not yet very good in performance, they are clearly enough for the Chinese. Hopkins said.

"It's Chinese your business what kind of plane you want, but until then...... Hull, I'd like to have a phone call with the Chinese ambassador. Roosevelt said suddenly.

"No problem." Hull walked to Roosevelt's office, personally dialed the White House operator, waited a little longer, and handed the microphone to Roosevelt.

……

"Mr. President?"

"It's me, dear Ambassador Hu!" Listening to Hu Shi's somewhat surprised voice coming from the microphone, Roosevelt's originally somewhat injured heart felt a little comfort: "I want to inform you of good news." ”

"Good news?" Hu Shi was obviously stunned again, "What's the good news?" ”

"After discussions, the White House decided to agree to deliver the newly developed 'Hellcat' fighter jet developed by Grumman to your country." Roosevelt said in a gentle, gifted tone.

"The White House agreed?" Hu Shi was obviously a little surprised, "This is really good." On behalf of the Chinese Government, I would like to express my gratitude to you, Mr. President. ”

"Hehe, for the sake of friendly relations between the two countries, this is what we should do." Roosevelt laughed, "And I have another piece of good news for you, we have decided to send a volunteer team of aviation to your country to support your country's just war." ”

"Really? It's—that's great. "Then, Mr. President, don't worry, I will send a report to China immediately, and ask them to send the study report on 'polio' to the United States, and it will definitely not delay your condition, you can rest assured!" ”

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Poliomyelitis? So, isn't that my disease? Roosevelt was stunned. (To be continued......)