() "In addition, madam, I have a very important question." Ron said, "That is, once the airport is built, how will the construction cost be calculated?"

"Didn't we already have an agreement on this issue before?" Song Meiling showed a puzzled look, "General Ron, you should know that it is difficult for our country to undertake such a project with its current national strength."

"Yes, ma'am. But there is another problem here." Ron said, "That is how to convert the cost of the airport into US dollars. I have been to China once before, and I know that in China, the actual exchange of US dollars and legal tender is

The exchange rate is much higher than the official exchange rate. And now, the exchange rate is higher than the last time I came

The price in China is much higher. I have to worry that if China’s labor and material prices are first settled in legal currency and then converted into U.S. dollars according to the official exchange rate, the cost of the entire airport will be horribly high.

.It is so high that even the United States cannot afford it.”

The question raised by Ron was obviously beyond Soong Meiling's expectations. So she turned her eyes to a woman dressed in men's clothing sitting next to her.

"General Ron, the so-called 'de facto exchange ratio' you mentioned refers to the illegal black market. Don't you know that this kind of exchange is illegal and undermines our country's economic order? As allies, how can you

Making such a request?" The woman dressed as a man replied angrily, speaking as fast as a machine gun.

"Who is this?" Ron turned his eyes to Soong Meiling.

"This is my niece Kong Lingjun. She is outspoken. General Ron, please don't blame him." Song Meiling smiled at Ron, turned to Kong Lingjun and said, "Why don't you apologize to General Ron quickly?"

"I'm not wrong, why are you apologizing!" Miss Kong Er not only had no intention of apologizing, she also stared at Ron fiercely, as if she was planning to have a fight with Ron.

"Is this Miss Kong Er?" Ron smiled, "I heard that Miss Kong Er also does business. I would like to know how much legal currency salary Miss Kong Er's company usually pays its employees now? As far as I know, Chongqing

If the salary of an average store clerk is converted into U.S. dollars according to the official exchange rate, it is even higher than that of someone doing the same job in New York. The amount of legal currency issued by your country is calculated according to the official exchange rate.

, converted into U.S. dollars, is more than the U.S. dollars issued by the United States. Does Miss Kong Er think that China is already richer than the United States? The official legal currency to U.S. dollar exchange rate has not changed much since 1937, but I heard that in 1937

At that time, a cow could be sold for 100 French coins. Now I am willing to buy a cattle from you for 200 French coins. What do you think of this business?"

"You!" Kong Lingkan was shaking with anger, but the quality of the businessman made her calm down immediately. Obviously, the Americans did not come unprepared. If they continue to struggle with this issue now, there will probably not be any good results.

.So she stopped talking.

"General Ron, what you said is not completely unreasonable. But we also have our own difficulties. Maintaining the official exchange rate of legal currency against the US dollar is extremely important for stabilizing our economy. Once this thing is broken, market confidence will suffer a huge blow.

. It may even lead to the economic collapse of the entire country. I believe the American people are not willing to see such a thing happen?" Song Meiling also spoke.

"Of course I can understand your country's difficulties," Ron said, "but our Army Airlines also has its own difficulties. According to our calculations, the construction cost of all five airports may reach more than 200 million or even more than 300 million US dollars.

If we hand over such a bill, the gentlemen in Congress will be very angry. Moreover, the Navy will definitely have something to say. US$300 million is enough for the Navy to build 10 fleet aircraft carriers. In this case, facing Congress and

Navy, we will also be very passive."

"So General Ron, do you have any better ideas?" Song Meiling asked.

"I wonder if we can invite bids directly from companies in your country. In this way, your government can avoid direct involvement. As for the price we reach with those companies, it is a matter between us. Isn't it?

?”

"But if you do this, you are also disrupting our financial order. Because those companies will definitely put the US dollars into the black market." Miss Kong Er said angrily.

"How to supervise it is a matter for your government. If your country must make settlements according to the official exchange rate, we can only consider modifying the plan. US$300 million is enough for the Navy to grab a place for us in the Pacific.

Heading to the base."

"General Ron, can you represent the attitude of the US Army Aviation?" Song Meiling asked.

This question has been asked very harshly. Ron understands that blocking people's way of making money is like killing their parents. In KMT, there are a large group of guys waiting to share the fat piece of airport. But if Ron is like this

Slaughtered in vain, I'm afraid I'm not careful enough to leave it behind at Arnold's place.

It's a rigorous enough impression. Even if it doesn't work well, some people will wonder whether Ron collaborated with KMT to hack the money of China Airlines. Therefore, Ron must fight with KMT on this issue, even if he is still ripped off in the end.

You must let Arnold see your efforts, and let Arnold take the decision.

"I have the authority to evaluate and revise the plan." Ron replied, "It is my responsibility to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of this plan."

"General Ron, we need to study this issue, including your suggestions, seriously. I'm afraid I can't give you an answer right away." Song Meiling said. Obviously, she doesn't want to continue talking about this issue now. Ron also

Understand that it is not appropriate for him to continue to dwell on this issue. Anyway, his attitude has been made clear.

After that, the conversation turned to other directions, or was basically just small talk. Soon after, Ron and Chennault took their leave together.

"Ron, the issue you raised is very important." Chennault said, "However, if the dispute with the Chinese authorities is too tense, it will have a negative impact on subsequent work."

"I've thought about this." Ron said, "I think it might be better to give them a little pressure. We can't let them think that we can fool them at will. It's not that we can't suffer losses, but we can't suffer losses and let others take advantage of them.

We're fools. I'm not completely telling the truth, am I? They can still make a lot of money. I don't think any of them can really deal with money."

…

The next day, Ron left Chongqing and took a flight to Chengdu. The advance personnel of the US military took a fancy to more than ten sites near Chengdu, believing that these places had the conditions to build large bomber bases. In the original history, the US military had

Five B-29 bases were built here in one go, costing 300 million U.S. dollars. And then it only took a few months, well, the Navy

Iwo Jima was taken, so the B-29s originally stationed in these places moved closer to Japan. Without passing over land, it was difficult for the Japanese to get early warning, and the interception was organized, and the logistics support conditions were better.

Went to Iwo Jima. A huge investment of US$300 million, equivalent to 243 tons of gold, was used for just a few months.

Ron, who knew the history, did not intend to build so many bomber airports in China from the beginning. The dispute with the KMT government about the cost of airports could be the reason for his suggestion to reduce the number of airports. However, Ron still honestly considered these

They searched all over the place. Finally, they decided that Guanghan, about 40 kilometers away from Chengdu, had the best conditions.

At the same time, KMT began to respond. A special envoy came to continue contact with them. This envoy was the Miss Kong Er who almost had a quarrel with Ron last time.

Miss Kong Er does not have any official identity. But as Kong Xiangxi’s second daughter and Song Meiling’s favorite niece, she is actually very powerful. At least on this issue, she represents the Kong family and the Song family.

The interests of China's most important large families.

When it comes to Ms. Kong Er, people are probably most familiar with her various misdeeds, such as shooting a traffic policeman on the streets of Nanjing, and kicking government officials off the last plane leaving Hong Kong in order to make room for the family dog.

If you go down there, you will have a foster aunt and wife to play with lilies and so on. Anyway, she is almost the number one dandy in the Republic of China.

But there is a reason why this female bully has always been loved by Soong Meiling. It is said that although this woman is weird, her business skills are not bad. She helped Soong Meiling make trouble in the capital market and made an unknown amount of money. Ron felt that Soong Meiling now

She was probably sent here with the intention of compromising with the Americans. After all, a little bit is worth a little bit. What's more, the airport can definitely earn more than a little bit for the Kong family and the Song family.

When we met again, the female bully was very happy. She put forward several conditions: first, all the business of the airport, whether it was construction or future maintenance-related sales, would be contracted out to her; second, she

Although she agreed not to settle according to the official exchange rate, she did not agree to settle entirely according to the black market price; third, she demanded that at least seven more B-29 airports be built in China, and all the projects for these airports must be contracted out to her.

"General Ron, I can make it clear that no other company in China can take on this kind of business. Even if I don't use some extraordinary means, this is the case." The female bully sat on the sofa carelessly, tall and tall.

She crossed her legs and blew out a bunch of smoke rings leisurely. Behind her, her concubine from the fifth room, a delicate woman wearing a cheongsam, was rubbing her shoulders.

Ron knew that the female bully was not telling lies. At that time in China, except for the Kong family and the Song family, other private capitals were facing extremely high taxes and inflation, and were almost struggling on the edge of bankruptcy. Where could the power come from?
Chapter completed!