For the deep-pocketed United States, lending money to the United States to buy two aircraft carrier battle groups is nothing at all. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info and, this is originally the left hand to the right hand. Anyway, the money is still in their hands, and they can use it to promote employment and further improve the American economy.

Of course, President Roosevelt was not afraid of Qin Shou's debts at all. At that time, the United States has the most powerful military force in the world, and if Qin Shou defaults on his debts, the powerful military power of the United States will make Qin Shou pay a greater price.

"Your Excellency Chief of Staff, let's sell two aircraft carrier battle groups to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. However, on other ships, it is possible to give them some concessions. President Roosevelt said. cut off Qin Shou's request, in order to further win over Qin Shou and let Qin Shou work for the United States, he naturally wanted to give Qin Shou some benefits.

"Yes, Your Excellency." Admiral Marshall nodded.

After leaving the White House, Admiral Marshall returned to the General Staff and began a long bargain with Qin Shou.

When Admiral Marshall personally said that the United States could sell them two aircraft carrier battle groups, Qin Shou's heart sped up without arguing. These are two aircraft carrier battle groups! After the war, in addition to facing the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom, such a sea power was enough for them to dominate the South Seas in the future. Moreover, these two aircraft carrier battle groups will become the cradle of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army Navy. To develop a modern navy, the most difficult thing is to break through zero. With these two aircraft carrier battle groups, the future development of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army Navy is undoubtedly on a fast track.

"General Marshall, two aircraft carrier battle groups, it seems that there are too few. I believe that only four aircraft carrier battle groups can meet our needs. Although Qin Shou was very satisfied in his heart, on the surface, he still had to pretend that the requirements were not met. In this way, at least the Americans will be able to confuse. At the same time, they can also take the opportunity to ask for more benefits in other areas.

"Qin, the two aircraft carrier battle groups are already the maximum we can support you. And, an aircraft carrier battle group, it takes $200 million. If you have no objection, the U.S. government can sign a loan agreement with you to provide you with $400 million for the purchase of two aircraft carrier battle groups. Admiral Marshall continued.

"$200 million an aircraft carrier battle group? So expensive? Qin Shou couldn't help jumping up like a cat that had been stepped on its tail.

Of course, this is still just for the Americans. Although, $200 million for an aircraft carrier battle group is more than the cost of these warships and supporting aircraft. But this is munition! It is also a state-of-the-art aircraft carrier and supporting warplane. Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it. The Americans were able to promise to sell two aircraft carrier battle groups to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army at one time, and Qin Shou was already out of shit luck.

"Qin, 200 million US dollars, it's not expensive at all. Of course, for the sake of our relations, the US government could have wanted you to provide a few cruisers and destroyers. Admiral Marshall smiled.

Qin Shou hesitated for a moment, and then nodded helplessly, as if he had suffered a big loss. But in fact, he was already happy in his heart. He was already satisfied with getting two aircraft carrier battle groups, and it was even more unexpected to be able to get a few more cruisers and destroyers from the Americans. After all, the navy of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army must not only have two aircraft carrier battle groups, but also have some other warships, so that it can be used. You can't do anything, let the aircraft carrier battle group be dispatched, right?

The huge aircraft carrier battle group, every time it is dispatched, the oil alone is enough for Qin Shou to feel distressed.

"Admiral Marshall, I ask each aircraft carrier battle group to cooperate with two 'Cleveland-class' light cruisers, eight 'Fletcher-class' destroyers, one supply ship, one hospital ship, and four 'Little Shark-class' submarines. In terms of supporting fighters, each carrier battle group should have 36 F4U fighters, 36 SBD2 dive bombers and 18 TBD torpedo attack aircraft. In addition to this, we have 6 'Cleveland-class' light cruisers and 12 'Fletcher-class' destroyers. Qin Shou immediately opened his mouth.

The warships he wants are the best main warships of the U.S. Navy!

The 'Cleveland-class' light cruisers, with a full load displacement of more than 14,000 tons, were very well armed, armed with four triple 150 mm guns, six twin 130 mm anti-aircraft guns, four quadruple 40 mm anti-aircraft guns, six twin 40 mm anti-aircraft guns and 20 single 20 mm anti-aircraft guns. Such anti-aircraft firepower is undoubtedly very powerful, and it is very suitable for use as a personal bodyguard for aircraft carriers. Two of these light cruisers in an aircraft carrier battle group is enough for air defense. What's more, the 'Cleveland-class' light cruisers can also be converted into light aircraft carriers. If the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army wants to increase the number of its own aircraft carriers, it can completely refit these 'Cleveland-class' light cruisers.

The 'Fletcher-class' destroyer, with a full load displacement of 2,500 tons, a maximum speed of 36.5 knots, is equipped with 5 single-mounted 127-mm main guns, 10 40-mm anti-aircraft guns and 10 20-mm anti-aircraft guns. It was also equipped with two 5-pack 533-mm heavy torpedo tubes, six depth charge droppers, and sonar. This class of destroyers not only has strong air defense capabilities, but also strong anti-submarine capabilities. Can afford anti-submarine warfare of aircraft carrier battle groups.

The 'Little Shark class' submarine was the main submarine of the U.S. Navy in World War II. This submarine, with an underwater displacement of 2,400 tons, is armed with a 3-inch deck gun, two 12.7 mm heavy machine guns, two 7.6 mm heavy machine guns, six in the front and four in the rear, a total of ten 533 mm torpedo tubes, and a total of 24 torpedoes. The maximum surface speed of this class of submarines is 20.25 knots, the maximum underwater speed is 8.75 knots, and the maximum surface endurance can reach 11,000 nautical miles, the underwater endurance can reach 95 mm, and the maximum diving depth is 350 feet, that is, 106 meters.

When Qin Shou listed the names of these battleships he wanted, Admiral Marshall began to curse his mother in his heart. These warships that Qin Shou asked for are not cheap! Counting the cost alone, I am afraid that an aircraft carrier battle group will be worth 200 million US dollars. The U.S. government will not only not make money, but will lose a lot.

However, after consulting President Roosevelt, the US government agreed to Qin Shou's request and sold Qin Shou two aircraft carrier battle groups, as well as six additional 'Cleveland-class' light cruisers and 12 'Fletcher-class' destroyers. (To be continued.) )