Chapter 2518 The Three Aviation Giants 2
"Mr. Fokker, just say something like this to us. We can treat it as a joke. In Germany, at least in South Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the kings hate commercial monopolies, and even more so the so-called underground interests. As kings, their interests on domestic issues are different from ours. We want to make more money, but they want higher efficiency and better products." Hugo Junkers Said very seriously.
He still remembers what Ruprecht said to him when he obtained the first loan from the Bavarian government when he opened his own engine manufacturing plant: "Mr. Junkers, the reason why I support you is only because of your Talent and ability are enough to open a new era for the German aviation industry. Although money is important to me, full competition and the resulting products are more important. I sincerely hope that one day, the engines designed by your company can be used in Bavaria. It is produced in the engine manufacturing plant. But I also need to remind you that this kind of treatment is not only for you, but also for all those who have the ability and ambition. If one day the behavior of Junkers disappoints me, then This kind of treatment will also be terminated. I only ask for two things from you, and that is non-monopolistic competition and excellent products!"
Hugo Junkers has been a famous figure in the aviation industry since the airship era. When the aircraft manufacturing industry emerged, Junkers also prepared to build his own airport. However, unfortunately, although he was technically quite advanced, Some level, but he was short of money, and the environment at that time was also very unfriendly. In terms of engines, Daimler-Benz and the Bavarian Engine Manufacturing Plant started earlier than him, had better technical teams, and had a lot of funds. Support, in this era it is not possible to open a factory just by relying on technology.
And not to mention Daimler-Benz in the Kingdom of Württemberg, not to mention the local snakes in Bavaria, even in Prussia, the Prussian aircraft manufacturing factory established by the Kaiser also has considerable strength. In front of these three mountains, Hugo Junkers is very difficult. Even if he opens a factory, he will not be able to compete with these three large-scale companies. Therefore, if he is not so determined, I am afraid the best choice is to go directly to Others become technicians.
However, Junkers is a tough guy and what should he do if he has no funds? Find a way to borrow money yourself. However, in the end, he did not expect that the largest loan fund he received actually came from the Bavarian royal family, and this loan did not come with any restrictions! After Hugo Junkers obtained this loan, he really opened up the situation. For example, the reconnaissance aircraft used by the German military and the torpedo aircraft and attack aircraft used by the navy are the JU5 series produced by the Junkers Aircraft Factory. aircraft, and the JUMO series engines have become one of the three major aerospace engine manufacturers in Germany!
Hugo Junkers has great respect for the help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has provided. But now that he is at this level, in fact, pure financial interests are no longer so important. What he values more is the expression of self-worth! Therefore, when Fokker tentatively proposed the idea of distributing the market, Junkers directly gave a warning! This is not only because Fokker’s idea offends the Crown Prince’s taboo, but also because he himself doesn’t like it!
"to be honest,
It is difficult for me to understand that being a businessman does not have the main goal of making money. I also understand why the factory owners and financiers of North Germany are very dissatisfied with the Kingdom of Bavaria. After all, this is a matter of destroying people and money, but it is difficult for me to understand. , why do you, Mr. Dornier, and Mr. Daimler respect this person so much? Judging from your performance, this is not just the shock of power, but comes from the heart. "Fokker asked. On the one hand, he wanted to lighten the atmosphere, and on the other hand, he also wanted to know the reason.
"Well, you are a foreigner. Even when you are producing fighter jets for the empire, you still don't forget that you are Dutch. So from your perspective, you must have deep feelings for your country. ? You are like this, in fact, we are like this too. To a certain extent, our industry and the prosperity of the empire share weal and woe. Look at the UK now. They originally had the most developed aviation industry in the world. From a neutral perspective It was only in the last year of the war that we overtook British aviation overall."
"But look at Britain now. They have lost the war. Then the German Empire, as the victor, can wantonly destroy the British high-end industrial system, not just the aviation industry, but also the shipbuilding industry, automobile industry, optical instruments and chemical industry. Not a single piece can escape. It is foreseeable that even if some remnants can be left, the aviation industry of the British Empire will no longer be glorious when the country is in embarrassment and does not have enough capabilities to support it. Seeing the British now, we are worried, If one day, the empire fails, what will happen to us? Our career, wealth and even personal safety cannot be guaranteed, so from this perspective, we and the empire's prosperity share weal and woe! Only a strong empire can Ensure our safety, and the empire also needs our products and our talents." Hugo Junkers said with some emotion.
"The empire is now moving from Europe to the world, and in the same way we will also go to the world. At home, you can obtain benefits by relying on relationships or various unfair competition methods, but what if you go abroad? In addition to facing the local In addition to protectionism and tariff barriers, we also have to face competition from companies in other countries. They will not sit down and discuss with you how we allocate benefits. The market is a battlefield. Sometimes we have no way to retreat and can only draw our guns. Fight! At this time, products with excellent performance are our most trustworthy weapons! Sometimes when you are lazy, you need external force to spur yourself!" said Dornier on the side.
Eventually, any multinational enterprise will expand internationally. At this point, monopoly becomes very difficult. No matter now or in the future, every powerful country has its own technologies and products. Some purchases do take political factors into consideration, but in the end product quality still has to speak for itself. Therefore, whether it is Junkers or Dornier, they are not afraid of competition, and even hope to sharpen their swords in domestic competition!
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