The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 254 Debate

At this time, a heated discussion broke out in the conference hall. There were many people who were proficient in mathematics. Through calculations based on mathematical formulas, they have been able to determine that by around 2,000 years in the future, the number of people taking civil aviation in the country will not be less than 50 million.

The existence of such a huge market is more than enough to support a Y-10 large aircraft project, but some opposition has given up.

At this time, the real high-end faction stood up. They supported McDonnell Douglas' entry into the country, and they covered this comprador mentality with a layer of concern for the country and the people.

"As we all know, there have been numerous flight safety accidents in the past decade. Your Y-10 is a new aircraft that has not been inspected. So my opinion is that for the safety of our country's aviation, it is more appropriate to use McDonnell Douglas aircraft."

Finally, he added: "Our country's aviation industry is still in its infancy and cannot withstand great hardships. I am not against the development of large aircraft, but it is better to slow down. At this stage, the civil aviation industry is mainly based on McDonnell Douglas aircraft, supplemented by domestic large aircraft."

The greatest treachery appears loyal, and the greatest falsehood appears truthful.

"Your consideration is indeed quite comprehensive." Liu Hua continued, "Our aircraft has indeed not been inspected for time. We are not opposed to introducing McDonnell Douglas aircraft, but there should be no priority. Even if there is a priority, it is not McDonnell Douglas."

"You haven't considered the issue comprehensively. If we want our country's civil aviation industry to flourish, safety is the top priority, and the main aircraft model we must use must be a tested one."

Mr. Ma raised his teacup with a smile. He had expected that there would be a heated debate today, but he did not expect that Liu Hua could defeat both factions by countering their moves. So he simply gave the entire stage to Liu Hua today and let him give full play to his abilities.

Liu Hua stood up and said, "Then let me ask you a few questions."

"You ask."

Liu Hua smiled and said, "Do you know why the Americans are willing to let McDonnell Douglas cooperate with us?"

Some people know but don't answer, some people don't know at all, so they ask around.

Liu Hua simply spoke frankly: "At present, the United States is wrestling with the Russians, and the United States is even being suppressed, so they need friends. For various reasons, we have become the target of their efforts, which is the main reason for this cooperation."

Liu Hua then asked: "Are you sure that once the Americans regain the upper hand, they will still try to win us over? Will McDonnell Douglas still be so enthusiastic about cooperating with us?"

"But McDonnell Douglas wants to sign a contract with us."

"Contract." Liu Hua smiled and shrugged. "As we all know, contracts are under the framework of commercial law, and commercial law is not the highest level of law in a country. At least in the United States, there are many reasons to veto such a contract."

"How can we treat cooperation between countries as a joke?"

Liu Hua shook his head: "Please pay attention to this point. The company that came forward is just McDonnell Douglas. Moreover, I have read the records of your negotiations. If McDonnell Douglas breaches the contract, the price it needs to pay is just a small amount of money."

At this point, Liu Hua smiled and said, "Of course, I know that this little bit of money I mentioned is an astronomical figure for us, but for McDonnell Douglas, they can afford it."

The other party was silent, so Liu Hua pressed on: "Do you know why it was McDonnell Douglas that proposed cooperation, and took the initiative to ask for cooperation with us?" No one could answer at the scene, but Liu Hua could answer: "It's because McDonnell Douglas' market share is shrinking under Boeing's pressure, so they want to cooperate with us, grasping at a lifeline."

"That's even better." The other party just seized the opportunity: "As their lifeline, we can make more demands. And in order to survive, McDonnell Douglas will value this cooperation more."

Liu Hua still shook his head: "You don't understand why McDonnell Douglas' business is shrinking. Of course, it's due to its poor technology, but the more important reason is Boeing's aggressiveness."

This became Liu Hua's solo performance stage. He said directly: "I guess you don't know why Boeing is so strong?"

Mr. Ma put down his teacup and said, "Xiao Liu, can you tell me why Boeing is so strong?"

"Because Boeing is not just a civilian airline company. It is also a military company. It is a complex enterprise." Liu Hua said seriously: "The main combat aircraft of the United States are basically provided by Boeing, and the same is true for missiles."

"It's good to lean on a big tree for shade. Sometimes when Boeing was trying to seize the civilian market, it didn't use its price advantage or technology advantage. Compared with some companies, such as Airbus, Boeing has far less price advantage and technology advantage."

Liu Hua said disdainfully: "Boeing is using the hegemony of the United States to grab market share."

The other party asked in confusion: "What does this mean?"

"It can explain a lot of things. What kind of business is the most profitable in capitalist countries?"

Liu Hua asked himself and answered: "Monopoly business is the most profitable. If Boeing wants to monopolize, McDonnell Douglas will be a hurdle that it cannot cross, so the end of McDonnell Douglas is doomed."

Mr. Ma nodded with satisfaction: "Either go bankrupt and disappear, or become part of Boeing."

"That's right." Liu Hua asked again: "After what happened to McDonnell Douglas, can our cooperation continue?"

"But does this have much to do with your Y-10?"

Sighing, Liu Hua shook his head and said, "It seems that you don't understand industry, let alone the current speed of industrial development. When an industrial product stagnates for three to five years, the price you need to pay to recover may be ten or even dozens of times the previous price."

Liu Hua concluded: "So what I mean is that we can cooperate with McDonnell Douglas, but we must not put all our hopes on it, or even most of our energy on it. McDonnell Douglas has too many variables, and the Americans are not trustworthy."

The leader smiled and said, "This discussion really opened my eyes. Comrade Liu Hua talked about a lot of details that I didn't know, but I think it makes sense. Comrades below, please speak freely. Let's see which side you are on."

Liu Hua's eloquent speech was not in vain. Now more and more people support him, which has put a lot of pressure on the introduction faction.

Mr. Ma calmly gave Liu Hua a thumbs up and said, "Good boy, I made the right decision by bringing you here this time." Before Mr. Ma even opened his mouth, the young man had already defeated the enemy.

(End of this chapter)