Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Chapter 894 The decision of the Ministry of National Defense

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait acted so quickly, which greatly exceeded the expectations of other countries, including the United States. What do people in the Middle East mean? It is now the time to discuss prices, and they do this. How to lower the price? It's just playing the piano randomly.

At this time, discussions are taking place in the US Department of Defense conference room around the bidding for military vehicles, with the purpose of how to deal with the aftermath.

Casper Weinberg first said: "I believe everyone has seen the ABC TV program about car comparisons and wants to share their opinions. Tomorrow is the day for military vehicle bidding, and we will announce the results in a week at most. Now all across the United States We are paying attention to this matter. If we cannot satisfy the public, the Ministry of National Defense will face a crisis of confidence. Even if I don’t say the seriousness of the problem, you can probably imagine it.”

Seeing that everyone was silent, Casper Weinberg knew that this was because he did not want to take responsibility. At present, Heiyun's advantages are very obvious, and the announced price is not particularly expensive; at least it is still within an acceptable range.

General Motors and Ford are no longer trusted by the public because of their exposure on ABC TV. But everyone present has benefited a lot, and no one dares to speak easily. This is not only as simple as offending others, but can even affect one's career.

It doesn't work if no one talks. Casper Weinberg looked around and said: "General Ian Wright, you are responsible for coordinating GM and Ford matters. How is the situation? You can introduce it to everyone."

It's so helpless, who puts himself in the lowest position. He is needed to do all the chores of the Ministry of National Defense, and it is basically impossible to get rid of jobs that offend people.

After the news aired, Ian Wright first contacted General Motors. General Motors reacted quickly and directly asked McDonough to resign from the board of directors. John Smith serves as interim CEO to deal with the crisis facing General Motors.

The University of Southern California directly expelled Steck-Donald and dissuaded some students. Many major Hollywood directors are also well-known alumni of the University of Southern California, and some are even members of the school board of trustees. It is a collective voice. We must not allow anyone to tarnish the reputation of the school, and we must ensure the purity of education.

The strength from one's alma mater is a great help to an individual, and at the same time, the crisis of one's alma mater is also a blow to the reputation of alumni. At this critical moment, you will basically choose to support your alma mater.

USC is not good in other aspects, but in the field of film art, it is definitely No. 1 in the world. There are so many directors in Hollywood who have graduated from this school that a black sheep will not have much impact on the school.

No one would care about the Donalds leaving General Motors. They are nothing and are now so disreputable that basically no business will hire them. You should be able to accumulate some wealth over the years, as long as you are not too spendthrift. Life should not be difficult, but the premise is that family conflicts must be resolved first. It was well known throughout the country that she kept lovers, but Mrs. Donald did not have such a good temper.

The GM problem itself is easy to solve. If the CEO resigns, it will be easy to have someone as a scapegoat. At least it is an explanation to the public, and the performance of the Humvee military vehicle itself is excellent enough. No matter what the Ministry of Defense decides, it will not have serious consequences.

Those involved in Ford are basically family members, and there is also the matter of Henry Ford II. Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, after all, the news came from within the family, so the credibility is still very high.

When Ian Wright contacted Henry Ford II, the other party was holding a family meeting. At this moment, the Ford family has become the laughingstock of the United States. If it cannot be properly resolved, it will inevitably affect the reputation of Ford Motors and this Department of Defense military vehicle bidding.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Heiyun Motors is really far ahead of other manufacturers. This technological gap cannot be made up in a short period of time, and even at this time, the old Ford feels that it is beyond its capabilities.

Ever since my grandfather founded Ford Motor Company, except when it was initially suppressed by various forces. It seems that Ford Motors has not encountered such a big crisis before, and it was a little breathless.

It is said that he is Henry Ford II, and his ability is not much worse than that of his grandfather. At that time, my grandfather was able to establish Ford Motor Company under the pressure of old Morgan and Rockefeller, and carry forward Ford Motor Company. Why is it that now that he has it in his hands, he can't even handle a small Heiyun car. Is it because Bao Zixuan's strength and ability are too amazing, stronger than old Morgan and Rockefeller, or is it because his ability is much worse than his grandfather's?

At this time, he was very doubtful and it seemed that it was time to retire. But when I look back at the so-called young talents in the Ford family, basically none of them make me worry.

If we leave the family and Ford Motor Company in their hands, they will only end up being acquired. Thinking about it now gives me a headache, and at this moment I heard a call from Ian Wright. Knowing that what is coming will eventually come, Henry Ford II glanced at the family members and said: "Just do what I just said, you will leave the company temporarily. The family can provide some funds and start some business on your own."

"If everything is lost, don't come back to see me in the future."

At this time, Henry Ford II adopted a one-size-fits-all approach, at least as an explanation to the Department of Defense. Moreover, the children of the family can be trained. As for the result, he doesn't know, and he doesn't even dare to think about it.

After informing Ian Wright of the Ford family's decision, they finally achieved a temporarily satisfactory situation. As for the final outcome, we need to see the reaction of the American people and the level of attention from the White House.

Ian Wright looked at the generals of the Ministry of National Defense and said: "Currently, General Motors CEO Mike Donald has resigned, and the follow-up work is being taken care of by John Smith. This person knows something about it, and no black history has been discovered so far."

"As for Ford Motor Company, all the family members involved have resigned, and they will not be allowed to work in the automobile company in the short term."

After hearing the decisions of GM and Ford, those present were relieved a lot. At least the company has made its attitude clear, and everyone has to show some emotion. After all, it is said that General Motors and Ford have the purest American blood, so it is reasonable to take care of them.

The four-star Navy admiral said: "Are the communication equipment and electronic systems of the Black Cloud George Patton military vehicle safe? What is the opinion of the Ministry of Defense on whether there is a risk of leakage?"

This is a key question. Who dares to use a vehicle that cannot even be guaranteed to be a military secret.

Ian Wright could only tell the truth: "Bao Zixuan is very smart about this. The communication equipment of Heiyun Group itself is not bad, or even better. I don't know if it is to win over allies or to worry about the opposition of the Ministry of National Defense. Now The electronic chips and communication equipment used all come from Motorola, and I think Motorola can still be trusted."

Everyone felt relieved after hearing this. Motorola is a long-established supplier to the US military, and there is absolutely no problem with its loyalty.

The Navy's four-star admiral said: "The Navy can make certain concessions, but the SEALs must use Black Cloud George Patton military vehicles."

The U.S. Navy SEALs are one of the top ten special forces in the world.

"Seals" is the nickname of the US Army's amphibious assault team. The Commando Force was officially established in 1962, formerly the U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team. By the 1980s, it had expanded to two battle groups, with a total of 7 squadrons and approximately 1,600 personnel. The Navy SEALs have now become the U.S.’s trump card for conducting local wars and dealing with emergencies.

The Army's four-star general followed up and said: "The Army can also make appropriate concessions, but the Delta Force, Green Berets and Rangers must be equipped with Black Cloud George Patton military vehicles."

Delta Force is one of the most well-trained, equipped, and funded special forces in the world today. Its training facilities and training fidelity are beyond the reach of other special forces except the SAS.

The United States' "Delta" Special Forces was established in April 1978 after the British 22nd Special Air Service Regiment (SAS), and the organization was based on the SAS. Due to its high-quality personnel armed with sophisticated equipment and high mobility, it has the ability to conduct mobile deployment "at any time and in any place".

Green Beret is the title of the U.S. Army Special Forces. This force usually operates alone in a 12-man detachment. It is good at unconventional warfare, external internal defense, special reconnaissance, direct action, and counter-terrorism, and can perform non-proliferation, hostage rescue, and humanitarian missions.

Each member of the Green Beret is a master of guerrilla warfare, masters at least one foreign language, has his or her own technical expertise (weapons, engineering, communications, medical care), has also received comprehensive cross-training in other professions, and is equipped to respond when necessary. The ability to train and command an infantry company. "Green Berets" are often sent to many countries around the world and can perform various special operations missions in various environments. "Green Berets" are the main force of the United States in unconventional warfare. It is the first regularized special forces unit in the United States, with a strength of about 8,000.

Among the many elite forces in the United States, the Rangers are an elite force with a long history and powerful force. It has a glorious history and excellent traditions; it performs the role of the world police everywhere with its fearless perseverance. Rangers are light infantry. They can use various means of transportation to quickly enter the war zone to perform tasks, so that the Rangers have completed their tasks before other special forces arrive. Just like the motto "Ranger, Be a Pioneer" that represents the spirit of the Rangers and the earth-colored beret and ribbon armband embroidered with the word RANGER, they have always been symbols of the Rangers' glory and dignity.

Not to be outdone, the Air Force four-star general said very formally: "The 82nd Airborne Division must be equipped with Black Cloud George Patton military vehicles."

The 82nd Airborne Division is affiliated to the 18th Airborne Corps of the United States. It is based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, USA. It is nicknamed "All Americans" and has a strength of approximately 12,900. It is the only U.S. military that can enter combat areas by parachute. It is a fully organic division with strong maneuverability. It has formed a set of combat application principles in long-term combat practice and has strong combat capabilities. The 82nd Airborne Division typically conducts joint operations with the Air Force, which provides airlift, close air support and aerial resupply.

Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberg was satisfied after hearing the statements of several service generals. It seems that these people are very sensible and their demands are not excessive.

And it is also an explanation to the American people that the best equipment is distributed to the most elite troops, even if the price is more expensive, it is acceptable. The total number of military vehicles for the three arms will not exceed 8,000. Even if there are some special requirements, a total of 10,000 military vehicles is completely within the acceptable range.

You must know that the US military will purchase a total of 300,000 military vehicles of various types this time, and Heiyun only occupies a small share. It is entirely possible to explain this to General Motors, Ford and other local automakers.

The military vehicle bidding on the second day was more like a routine matter, and the largest share was still taken by General Motors. The U.S. Department of Defense has ordered a total of 100,000 Humvee military vehicles to General Motors, and Ford has received an order for 60,000 vehicles.

Chrysler became a winner this time, and actually received an order for 40,000 military vehicles, which it had never dared to think about before. It was an unexpected surprise, mainly because after the scandals broke out at Ford and General Motors, the Department of Defense also had to pay attention to the impact.

Heiyun received an order share of 10,000 military vehicles, all of which were distributed to special forces. The rest was divided among several major truck and special vehicle companies, and everyone was quite satisfied with the result.

As for the public, they don't have any opinions. Although scandals broke out at General Motors and Ford. But it is the largest and oldest automobile manufacturer in the United States and has a high reputation. After saying that two companies also dismissed and fired people who did not do anything for this reason, what else is there to say!

The uproarious US military vehicle bidding ended in this way. Although he was unwilling to do so, Bao, the richest man, could accept it. At least we will get 10,000 units, which was not as good as we thought before. Moreover, the Ministry of National Defense has no restrictions on the export of new military vehicles, not only because its own orders are too few, but also because it cannot control it even if it wants to. Instead of doing this, it is better to be a favor.

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