Chapter 231: Two Battle Groups
"General Qin, it's impossible for us to sell aircraft carriers to you. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info US Navy, aircraft carriers are also urgently needed! Admiral Marshall sternly refused. If he could, he couldn't wait to immediately point at Qin Shou's nose and scold, and then blast this insatiable guy out.
"General Marshall, indeed, I admit, our demands seem too much. However, I have a compromise solution, which is undoubtedly not bad at all for the US Navy. Qin Shou hurriedly said.
Although, Admiral Marshall didn't want to listen to Qin Shou's nonsense anymore. However, reason made him have to suppress the anger in his heart.
"Okay, General Qin, what can you do?" Admiral Marshall asked. He didn't believe that Qin Shou could still convince him.
"General, I know that the construction program of the 'Essex-class' aircraft carrier is up to more than thirty units. However, judging by the current situation, it seems that the US Navy simply does not need so many aircraft carriers. So, there were aircraft carriers that had to be dismantled. This will be a huge loss for the United States. If we can transfer some of these aircraft carriers to us, the US government's losses can also be effectively reduced. It is even possible to continue to guarantee the jobs of those workers. It's definitely a win-win-win Qin Shou knew that whether he could get an aircraft carrier from the Americans depended on whether he could convince Admiral Marshall this time.
Admiral Marshall had to admit that Qin Shou's words had some truth. Those redundant 'Essex-class' aircraft carriers have indeed become a burden for the US Navy. Of course, the US Navy would love to have more aircraft carriers. However, the U.S. government's financial resources are limited, and it is impossible for them to have such a large aircraft carrier. As a result, many aircraft carriers will be dismantled.
If you can sell some aircraft carriers, you will be able to recover your losses. However, it seems that this guy in front of him is not buying, but asking for free assistance from the US government. In that case, not only will they not be able to recover their losses, but they will lose even more.
"General Qin, dismantling those aircraft carriers that are under construction will indeed cost us a lot. However, this is the only way we can reduce our losses. Admiral Marshall said.
"No, General Marshall. We can buy these aircraft carriers from the US government. Qin Shou hurriedly said.
"Buy?" Admiral Marshall couldn't help frowning, if the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army was willing to buy these aircraft carriers, it would naturally be the best. But did the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army have money? They need to pay for their military expenses.
By the way, according to the information they got. On the battlefield in Burma, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army obtained a large amount of booty, which was exchanged for US dollars, which amounted to more than 100 million. It's just that this guy spends a lot of money, and he's already spent almost it. Now, there's not much left at all. If you want to buy an aircraft carrier, it is even more impossible.
"General Qin, do you still have money to buy aircraft carriers?" Admiral Marshall asked.
"It's true that right now we don't have enough money to buy it. However, I hope that the U.S. government will lend to us. Qin Shou said confidently.
Admiral Marshall was speechless for a moment, after a long time, Qin Shou still wanted the white wolf with empty gloves! It's just that they're just saddled with a debt because of it. Anyway, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army owes enough to the United States, and if it owes a little more, the United States will have no choice but to take them.
"General Marshall, I assure you. We will repay this loan soon. Myanmar is rich in gold and various gemstones. Next, we will find a way to collect a fortune from Myanmar. When the time comes, this wealth will be used to pay off the arrears. Qin Shou said. In order for Admiral Marshall to accede to his demands, he had to convince Admiral that he was a man who owed his debts and that he was solvent.
Admiral Marshall hesitated, Burma is indeed rich in gold, silver and jewelry, and if the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army collects wealth in Burma, it is indeed not a big problem to get hundreds of millions of dollars. However, I am afraid that this will cause the relationship between the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and the local Burmese natives to deteriorate sharply. However, this is not only not bad for the United States, but also good. If the rule of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army in Burma is not stable, they will have to further turn to the United States and act as a dog leg of the United States. This will be very helpful for the United States to take this opportunity to control Burma and even the South Seas.
"General Qin, I agree with your plan in principle. However, this requires the nod of His Excellency the President. "Admiral Marshall has already been persuaded by Qin Shou. He believes that the sale of aircraft carriers to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is very beneficial to the United States.
"Of course, I'm sure President Roosevelt would have agreed." Qin Shou had a smile on his face. In fact, he finally breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
What he fears most about buying aircraft carriers from the United States is that he will be obstructed by the US military. If the U.S.* military had agreed, President Roosevelt's wisdom would not have refused.
Even if he may be worried that the growth of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will pose a threat to the United States. However, no matter how you look at it, the current Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and its development potential are completely incomparable with the United States, and it is even impossible to threaten the United States.
So, a combination of these reasons. The possibility that President Roosevelt promised to provide aircraft carriers to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is undoubtedly very large.
Admiral Marshall then went to the White House to report the incident to President Roosevelt.
When President Roosevelt knew that Qin Shou had actually set his sights on the aircraft carrier of the US Navy, he couldn't help but be stunned and shocked by Qin Shou's ambition and crazy ideas.
However, when Admiral Marshall explained everything and made it clear, President Roosevelt only thought for a moment and agreed to Qin Shou's request.
"Your Excellency Chief of Staff, since the sale of aircraft carriers to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army will not affect the interests of the United States, let us agree to them. As for the money, it is also possible to lend to them. However, our aircraft carriers, the price is not cheap. Even if it is for the sake of the relationship between the two of us, we have to charge a cost price. An 'Essex-class' aircraft carrier will cost $100 million. An aircraft carrier battle group costs $200 million. Moreover, it is impossible for us to give them four aircraft carrier battle groups, and two will be up to the sky. "President Roosevelt made a quick decision.
"Yes, Your Excellency." Admiral Marshall nodded repeatedly. (To be continued.) )