Chapter 311 My Empire (Second update, please subscribe)
(The contents of Chapters 309 and 310 have been modified. Some contents have been deleted and merged. The content is large and waterless.)
Compensation?
What kind of compensation?
Until Li Yian stood up to say goodbye, he still had some doubts in his heart.
Marshal Mai didn't say anything, nor did he ask.
Because the so-called "compensation" is to appease this guy and stop him from causing trouble in Japan. thus affecting his mission.
The colonel who greeted Li Yi'an put him in the car, then entered the First Building again, took the elevator to the sixth floor, and entered the spacious office again.
At this time, MacArthur stood thoughtfully in the room, holding a pipe in his hand, seeming to be thinking about something. When he saw the adjutant come in, he asked.
“He got in the car?”
"Yes, General, I have already put him in the car."
"Very good, someone will send him the document later."
"General, this is The compensation seems to be too generous, not only involving the factory, but also the navy naming it to be retained..."
Before the colonel could finish speaking, Marshal Mai said.
"The Navy needs shipyards, not shipbuilding in Japan. Now I need that guy to stop causing trouble in Japan. Washington... It was President Truman who suggested that I invite him to the surrender ceremony. He Not only am I very close to Roosevelt, but I have an even closer relationship with President Truman. Otherwise, Mr. President would not have given so much supplies to Borneo in such a short period of time. He even personally took care of his affairs. Maybe, one day, I might. Need his help ”
Everything in the world is nothing more than human feelings.
It is true that MacArthur was a general, but more often than not, he was a politician. He knew that sometimes something had to be done.
......
Two days later, standing in the Kure Naval Factory in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Li Yi'an couldn't believe it - this factory was given to him by MacArthur!
The Kure Naval Shipyard and the Naval Arsenal were merged into the Kure Naval Factory and developed into the "First Naval Factory of the Empire". The factory has shipbuilding, machine building, electrical, submarine, artillery, and pyrotechnics ( ammunition) and many other factories, as well as the Naval Mechanic Training Institute. The "Yamato" was built at the Kure Naval Factory. The Kure Naval Factory is a very large and comprehensive arsenal. It can manufacture all the equipment on the ship itself. In order to build the Yamato, Kure Factory's two armor workshops were specialized in manufacturing steel plates. Worried about insufficient production capacity, they imported many facilities from Europe. The shipbuilding industry added a large number of new equipment, including a 15,000-ton hydraulic press and three 70-ton units. The acidic open-hearth furnace alone cost more than $10 million.
After the Allied forces landed, the U.S. military immediately took control of Wu Naval Factory and placed it under the control of the U.S. military. After all, it is extremely necessary for the U.S. Navy to have such a well-equipped factory. After all, their warships also need to be repaired and maintained here.
Because of this, Li Yian could only look forward to the factory and sigh, but now the Wu Navy Factory was given to him as a gift by MacArthur.
"This gift... although it is a bit heavy, it is okay and acceptable."
"General, what I need to remind you is that according to the order of the command, in the shipyard There are some equipment inside that cannot be dismantled, including..."
The liaison officer, Colonel Phyllis, introduced the areas that cannot be dismantled one by one. Most of them are concentrated in the dock, especially the To build Yamato's large shipyard, it is obvious that the U.S. Navy also needs that shipyard and its ancillary equipment. After all, the ships of the U.S. Navy fleet stationed in Japan also need maintenance. Although it is a bit regretful, Li Yi'an can only accept it.
After all, sometimes people have to restrain their desires and be satisfied if they can transport the main shipbuilding equipment of the shipyard back to the country.
When the troops entered the Wu Navy Factory and began to demolish it, Li Yi'an came to the dock. In the docking area of the shipyard, he saw an aircraft carrier.
The main body of the aircraft carrier seems to be still intact, and there are several US military officers on board, who seem to be conducting inspections.
Aircraft carrier!
Li Yian turned around and asked.
"Colonel, what are they doing?"
"General, because we have attacked it several times, naval personnel are inspecting the "Katsuragi aircraft carrier" to determine whether it is still worth repairing. ”
Repair value?
The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional. Staring at this two-hundred-meter-long aircraft carrier, it would be a lie to say that he is not moved. After all, all Chinese people have aircraft carrier plots, almost subconsciously Li Yi'an Just got on the boat.
As soon as you get on the ship, you can see the flight deck with the skylight opened by the bomb. Stepping on the wooden flight deck, he walked to one of the lieutenant colonels and said.
"Hi, hello buddy."
The colonel turned around and found an Allied general, and saluted immediately.
"Hello, General."
"Man, how is the situation of this ship?"
The colonel answered as he took the cigarette from the general.
"It is in very good condition. It is a new ship. Since it was completed, it has been staying in Wu Port on standby because there is no fuel. Although it was attacked by our army many times while on standby in Wu Port, the hull was not seriously damaged. , but the flight deck has lost its take-off and landing functions. It can be used again with a simple repair. However, you know we don’t need it. After all, we already have many aircraft carriers.”
Yes, let’s. This guy gave it to Versailles.
Li Yian just smiled and said.
"So...if, if I want it to be scrapped, is there any way?"
"What?"
The colonel looked at the allied general. What did he say?
"I hope it can be scrapped. It has no repair value. Is there any way?" "General, this is impossible. It is an almost new aircraft carrier."
< br>The colonel's answer made Li Yian smile.
“I know, that’s why I need it to be scrapped.”
If he doesn't scrap it, I can't drag it away!
In order to prevent the Russians from using war compensation to sue the navy, the Americans directly kept all the large warships for themselves in terms of compensation for Japanese navy warships, leaving only a bunch of destroyers.
The best way to get this aircraft carrier is... it is a pile of scrap metal!
No one cares about scrap metal.
"This..."
Facing the colonel's puzzled gaze, Li Yian decided to let him see what currency ability was.
“100,000 US dollars!”
“What?”
The colonel was stunned.
"For $100,000, you and your colleagues will issue a report proving that the ship has been damaged and needs further repairs before it can be used. In addition to the $100,000, you personally also There will be a $10,000 prize!”
What is banknote ability?
Just throwing money! Just knock the opponent into confusion. While talking, Li Yian really took out 10,000 US dollars in cash!
This thing works.
Ten thousand dollars!
Even a colonel cannot save so much money in his lifetime.
Staring at the cash in front of him, the colonel hesitated.
“I, I think, think...”
Some things don’t need to be thought about. Soon faced with the temptation of one hundred thousand dollars, these US Navy technicians made a decision An impeccable report was issued - the power compartment of the Katsuragi aircraft carrier was damaged by bombs and required further repairs.
Obviously, the US military will not repair it. Almost on the day it was listed as a "scrap ship", it was included in the list of the Allied Forces Command as scrap iron. The scrap iron was of course for sale. Yes, this requires some procedures. There is no need to alert Marshal Mai for this kind of thing. He only needs to use his money ability. Just when Li Yi'an used his money ability to get the Katsuragi aircraft carrier.
A telegram from Sandakan forced him to end his trip in Japan early - Margaret gave birth to his child, a boy!
As a new father, Li Nian naturally had to rush back to Sandakan.
Just after he finished the meeting and explained other matters, on the way to the airport, he received another telegram, and Lautrey also gave birth to a boy.
When the plane landed at Sandakan Airport, Hepburn gave birth to a daughter for him.
Having three children in two days, I have to say...it is indeed a bit of a shock, but more of a joy.
For Borneo, this is undoubtedly a big event. What does this symbolize?
Li Yi'an's career has a successor. After all, North Borneo is a company and Sarawak is a kingdom, both of which need heirs.
Looking at the children in the nursery through the window, Li Yian couldn't help but feel a little excited about the blood connection.
“This is my child!”
Two sons and one daughter. At this time, footsteps came from beside them. It was Heidi, who was more than seven months pregnant. As graceful as ever.
“Well,”
Heidi nodded, looked at the man beside her, and leaned her head gently on his shoulder,
"I will leave them a country - an empire!"
Li Yian said.
“A powerful empire!”
Before he had children, he had never had this desire, but now he had something in his heart - an empire, who knows? ?
Who says a republic is the future?
Have you ever seen that the most powerful in science fiction novels is always the Galactic Empire.
Well... although it is a bit difficult, you can do it step by step.
Listening to the man’s words, Heidi just said softly.
"Margaret misses you, and so do we."
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