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  Now Song Zhiwu really wants the plane has not yet appeared, some TT machine, bomber will be developed in World War II before maturity. DH-10 but only a bomber, now except for the Central Army has a small number of aircraft, Northwest Army, Shanxi also have several old planes, with two DH-1

  Moreover, Song Zhe Wu attaches more importance to the fact that he can establish a relationship with Curtiss Company through this. It is worth noting that the famous P-40 during World War II was a product of this company. Taking advantage of the current difficulties in the early stages of development, Curtiss Company can seek help from them to build an aircraft repair factory and manufacturing plant, which will cultivate some talents for their own factories in the future.

  There is another very important reason, that is to start cultivating qualified pilots. He doesn't think it's as easy as in the previous life where the protagonists bought planes and suddenly had a large number of excellent pilots out of thin air. Now he has to start working on this aspect, and later when there are advanced aircraft, they can engage in aerial battles with Little Japan.

  With these ideas, Song Zhe Wu immediately took the initiative to draft a long telegram for Xiao Guotong and sent it to him immediately.

  After receiving Song Zhe-wu's telegram, Xiao Guo-dong carefully read it and fell silent for a full five minutes. He was increasingly admiring this younger brother of his, not to mention the series of stunning tactics and military training methods that had left him wide-eyed since he led the troops out of Tianjin, but just the profound strategy hidden in this telegram alone left him astonished. Was this Song Zhe-wu still the same young man who was bold and generous, but also somewhat naive?

  Xiao Guodong handed the telegram to his aide, instructing him to make several copies of the contract portion and take them to see Wei Li and Ian Curtis.

  In the living room, Wei Li leaned back in his chair, leisurely sipping tea. After spending over a decade in China, he had deeply fallen in love with Chinese tea, whose subtle fragrance was refreshing and invigorating. The more he savored it, the more flavor he discovered, just like China itself - the more one delved into its depths, the more fascinating it became. Indeed, this ancient civilization of thousands of years' standing was unparalleled. The delicate aroma of Chinese tea far surpassed the strong bitterness of coffee; Wei Li even wondered whether he would still be accustomed to drinking coffee when he returned home someday.

  Unlike Wally, who was leisurely sipping tea, Ian Curtis paced back and forth in the room, unable to calm down. This deal was too important for him. Not only did he need to recover the company's urgently needed funds as soon as possible, but he also wanted to prove his ability. This time, Old Curtis had sent him to Asia to give him a chance to prove himself, and also to let those who coveted the position of chairman in the family see it. But he had only been here for half a year, and the business was just starting to take shape, but now he had to leave. This was his only deal, and it was too important for him.

  Xiao Guodong came in, and Ian Cuttress immediately went up to greet him. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to ask something, but then thought that he didn't speak Chinese, so he shook his head helplessly and turned around to look at Wei Li and the translator for assistance. Wei Li waved his hand, indicating that Ian Cuttress should sit down.

  After Ian Curtis sat down, Xiao Guodong also sat down on the sofa opposite him and smiled at Wei Li and Ian Curtis: "Sorry to keep you waiting."

  Wei Li sat up straight, smiling and said: "Chief of Staff, you're too polite. However, my friend here is indeed a bit anxious, he's eager to know General Song's attitude towards this deal. You're more aware than I am, your central troops will arrive in Hankou soon."

  Xiao Guodong nodded. Not all circles. He directly said to Ian Curtis: "Mr. Curtis, I just received a telegram from General Song Zhe Wu, the commander of our Fourth Route Army. He is very happy to do this business with you."

  The translation is: "Translation is very fast. Ian Curtis was excited all over his face. He shouted loudly, 'My God! Is this true?' Ian Curtis saw Xiao Guodong and Wei Li both smiling at him, knowing he was a bit out of place, and awkwardly shrugged his shoulders."

  "Don't be so pleased, Mr. Curtis. General Sung does not agree to buy these twelve planes."

  Xiao Guodong wants to buy a guzheng.

  Ian Curtis was stunned by this "cold water" and stood up excitedly afterwards, waving his arms loudly and shouting: "Why did you tell him? This is a good deal. He will regret it!"

  Some unpleasantness ensued as Wetherill grasped the excited Ian Curtis. "Sit down, Mr. Curtis," he said. "Remember where you are and that you are a respected businessman of the United States. Watch your behavior." Wetherill was not like Strauden. Strauden was an old friend of Curtis'. Wetherill wasn't. He was just doing his duty as American Consul in Hankow to help American businessmen.

  Xiao Guodong didn't want to irritate the impatient young man any further, so he smiled and said: "Mr. Curtiss, please let me finish speaking. Our General Song doesn't just want to buy these twelve planes, we want to buy all 210 of your planes, as well as all the spare parts. Please quote a price, Mr. Curtiss, so we can discuss this further."

  Ian Curtis stared at Xiao Guodong in amazement, originally just wanting to get rid of the 12 planes as soon as possible, but unexpectedly the other party wanted to buy all 210 planes. Ian Curtis thought he hadn't heard clearly and translated again.

  Ian Curtis, who came back to his senses, tried to control his emotions and asked Xiao Guodong in a somewhat disjointed tone: "Respected Chief of Staff, I didn't mishear, did I? General Song wants to buy all 210 of my DH-10s?"

  "Yes." Xiao Guodong nodded: "Mr. Curtis, you didn't hear wrong, General Song wants to buy all 210 of your DH-10s, along with all the spare parts. Now we need you to quote a price so that we can discuss it as soon as possible. As Consul Li just said, the Central Army will arrive in Hankou very soon, maybe tonight or tomorrow at the latest. I think neither of us wants this deal to be known by others."

  Although Song Zhe Wu said in the telegram that he would do everything possible to make this deal, Xiao Guodong still wanted to lower the price, although he also knew the true value of these planes.

  Confirmed by Ian Curtis, he calmed down and knew that Xiao Guodong's words were right. A local powerful person openly bought smuggled planes in front of the central government, which was unacceptable under any circumstances.

  Ian Curtis said sincerely to Xiao Guodong: "Respected Chief of Staff, what you said is right. Let's talk about the price now. To be honest with you, I only spent more than $200,000 on this deal, excluding labor costs and travel expenses for communication. The price at which I traded with the Guangxi clique was

  And Song General Commander, I only accept thirty-five million US dollars from you.

  Ian Curtis's words elicited different responses from Xiao Guodong and Wei Li. Xiao Guodong thought: "This Ian Curtis is really honest, $3.5 million, this price is absolutely a bargain." Wei Li thought: "This little Curtis is still too tender, they agreed so quickly, it seems that they are just in the tens of millions, this Fourth Route Army commander will also agree. However, Song Zhiwu's appetite is not small, he opened his mouth and asked for 210 aircraft, although such aircraft have been eliminated by the US military, but in China, they are absolutely a formidable force that cannot be ignored. This Song Zhiwu is not simple, it seems that we need to pay more attention to this person in the future."

  Xiao Guodong nodded and said, "Since Mr. Curtis is so frank, I won't beat around the bush either. This deal will be settled at the price you agreed with the Gui system."

  Ian Curtis was puzzled: "People who buy things all hope that the price is lower, and they are grateful to them. They also want to get their money back quickly, and they have agreed not to make a profit at this price. Does the chief of staff want to buy at a high price? Is he like that person from the Gui system who wants a rebate?" Wei Li also found it strange: "He has never seen anyone do business like this before. One side actively lowers the price, and the other side wants to buy at a high price."

  "Mr. Curtis, please hear me out," said Xiao Guodong with a smile. "We are willing to continue the transaction at the price you and the Guangxi clique agreed upon, but there are conditions. First, we require that all subsequent deliveries of 198 aircraft and spare parts be made in Tianjin. Second, we need Curtis Company's help in establishing a flight training school specifically for training pilots. Curtis Company will be responsible for hiring experienced flight experts and pilots, with all expenses borne by us. Third, assist us in setting up a small aircraft repair factory to maintain these planes. Technical personnel will be hired by Curtis Company, and the necessary equipment will also be purchased by Curtis Company on our behalf, of course at our expense. Fourth, within three years, Curtis must help us establish an airplane manufacturing plant. We will provide all the funding, and Curtis Company will purchase the necessary equipment for us. After the factory is completed, we will pay a fee to express our gratitude. Fifth, we hope that the flight training school can be completed at the same time as the delivery of the remaining aircraft in Tianjin next time; the aircraft repair factory cannot be delayed beyond February next year. Sixth, Mr. Sino-American said that your Curtis Company has just merged with Wright Aeronautical and is temporarily short of liquidity, so we can pay the full $45 million for the planes today. Seventh, Mr. Curtis, when you return to America, if there is a need for funding, you can go to the New York 'Xingya Brothers Corporation' to find Chairman Song Zhiwen, who is our commander's sworn brother and can provide assistance within his capabilities."

  The conditions proposed by Xiao Guodong were the terms mentioned by Song Zhiwen in the telegram, and the true meaning of these terms was probably understood only by Xiao Guodong even among the security forces. Xiao Guodong was also deeply impressed by Song Zhiwen's aspirations and temperament, and at this moment he became more determined to help Song Zhiwu.

  When Ian Curtis first heard that there were conditions, he was still a little nervous, fearing that the other party's conditions would be unfulfilled and no deal could be made. But after hearing it, he felt very relaxed and excited. Except for the construction of the aircraft manufacturing plant, which he couldn't take charge of, everything else he could agree to now.

  After hearing that $450,000 could be handed over today, and especially that he could go to New York's Hing Yee Brothers Corporation for financing, he felt even more delighted. This New York-based Hing Yee Brothers Corporation is currently a financially robust financial company in the United States, specializing in futures and stocks, and the stocks he bought all soared like rockets. Due to the current calmness in Europe, the sales of munitions and warplanes were dismal, making it difficult for companies like them to obtain loans. If so, he believed that his father would definitely agree to build an airplane factory. Moreover, this was not just a matter of 210 aircraft; it meant that he had opened up a new market. From the perspective of General Song Zhiwu's grand vision, this might be a significant Eastern market.

  "Alright, these conditions except for the construction of an airplane factory require me to return to America to get my father's agreement. The others I can agree to now. Even when I buy these planes, the British military will give me dozens of tons of aviation fuel, which I can bring with me next time and give to you. It's just that I don't know if you'll agree to this?" Ian Curtis looked at Xiao Guodong somewhat nervously, after all, he hadn't agreed to all of his conditions.

  Xiao Guodong nodded: "No problem, if you agreed to the plane factory's matter now, I would have some doubts. You said so, I can understand it and like Mr. Curtis' frankness. Let's do this, in the afternoon, our commander will send someone with a check from Citibank. At that time, we will sign the contract for all the terms except the plane factory one. Now please ask Mr. Curtis to go back and make preparations for delivery."

  Xiao Guodong smiled and said to Ian Kortis: "I also thank you on behalf of our Fourth Route Army's Commander-in-Chief Song Zheyu for the aviation fuel! We will have frequent interactions in the future, and I hope Mr. Kortis will continue to maintain such a frank attitude."

  "Our commander-in-chief is very astute, and for friends he is a very kind and magnanimous person."

  Ian Curtis nodded solemnly and said, "I guess these terms are what General Song means." Seeing Xiao Guodong nodding with a smile, Ian Curtis continued, "From the content of these terms, I can feel General Song's astuteness and sincere friendship. I think we will have a very pleasant cooperation in the future!"

  Wei Li nodded thoughtfully, listening to their conversation. Seeing that both sides had finished talking, Wei Li stood up with a smile and said: "Chief of Staff, I would like to congratulate you on reaching a very good deal! Also, please extend my sincere regards to General Song Zhe-wu."

  Xiao Guodong saw off Ian Curtis and Wei Li, who were in a hurry to arrange the unloading of the ship. He turned around, wanting to go to the combat room, but he was very worried about the situation on the Zhuji River line. As soon as he reached the second floor, he saw Zhang Yafei rushing down the stairs. Seeing Xiao Guodong, Zhang Yafei said: "Chief of Staff, the battle on the Zhuji River line is very intense..."

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