Chapter 2544 Solicitation
However, the problem of face is really not a problem in the face of the financial problem that is about to make ends meet. After all, France was defeated. Although Germany has forgiven France as much as possible, the economic situation in France is still very severe. It can be expected that in the near future In the future, neither the state nor the private sector will have a large demand for aircraft. Therefore, in order to survive, Air France can only develop the external market. Therefore, with the acquiescence of the government, French companies rushed to decide to join this war. The first large-scale tender in the German aviation industry!
Farmand and Bréguet were the first to say they would take part in the bidding and immediately sent their men to Munich. Subsequently, the French national airline headed by Southwest Airlines also expressed their willingness to join. According to the ideas of these companies, even if the aircraft design they participated in the bidding was not selected, they can also see if they can get a share of the aircraft production process. After all The war is over, and the scale of the aviation industry is generally shrinking. Even the winning aircraft factory must consider the cost issue. In order to obtain a hard currency, the French government can subsidize export companies. In this case, the French aviation industry can even consider equal income and equal output, without earning a penny, and then rely on export tax rebates or subsidies to survive!
Some people may say that this kind of behavior undermines trade fairness. In fact, both the Prussian government and Bavaria provide subsidies to the domestic aviation industry in Germany. Everyone knows that the development of the aviation industry is necessary, even if the government loses money now. , It is also necessary to let these industries continue to develop, not to starve to death is the minimum requirement! Therefore, everyone knows about these secrets and secrets.
However, this kind of preferential treatment is only for large domestic airlines or state-owned airlines, and it definitely does not include Marcel Broche! No way, his company started out producing propellers. Although the technical content is acceptable, it is only a subcontractor of components after all. Although the SAE airline he established later came up with a very good fighter design and also won military orders, but with the technology of the war, the SAE company that delivered less than 150 aircraft was facing bankruptcy immediately. Danger, no, it's not a danger anymore, it's a reality.... As for this kind of ultra-small aircraft factory, the French government will naturally not be at ease.
Ever since, when a letter from the Bavarian Aviation Tendering Bureau was delivered to Marcel Brocher, his mood could be described as dumbfounded. On the one hand, he was surprised that he could get this letter I am very happy. After all, apart from economic benefits, it also means a kind of affirmation. You must know that Bavaria is the highest level representative of the world's aviation industry, and there is no one! After the British aviation industry collapsed with the defeat of the war, the engines and aircraft produced by the Bavarian Aviation Bureau and the aircraft factory represented the highest level of aviation in this era! For Marcel, receiving their letters is undoubtedly an affirmation of his skills.
But it is a pity that this letter came too late, his factory is already insolvent, not to mention the funds for continuing to develop the aircraft, he can't afford the workers' wages, rent, and water and electricity bills. To put it bluntly, now his SEA aircraft factory has reached the last moment, and it is only one step away from closing, and the gap of this step lies in the hurdle in Marcel Broche's heart. He really He doesn't want to give up the aviation industry he has fought for for so many years, that is his ideal, belief and life!
"I am very grateful for your invitation. I am also very willing to study and discuss this feast of aviation technology, but unfortunately, my financial situation does not allow me to do so." In the reply, Marcel Brochet wrote very embarrassingly. Of course, in addition to financial problems and business problems, Marcel was still a little worried about France's failure in the war.
Although judging from the results, the Germans are very tolerant of France, but a failure is a failure! This made Marcel somewhat resistant to the bidding.
"To be honest, I thought about the reasons why the other party might refuse, but I really didn't expect that it would be a financial problem." When Dr. Henkel saw Marcel's reply, he couldn't help but smiled bitterly. Crown Prince Ruprecht asked to invite the other party by name. But who knows that now, the other party actually refuses because he has no money. If the report adds the content of this reply letter, the crown prince will probably be very unhappy!
"If Mr. Marcel is willing to participate, we can provide travel expenses and related expenses. Money is actually the least problem." The assistant next to him said.
"So if he's given the money, why doesn't he want to come? What if he's discouraged by the aviation industry now?" Heinkel asked.
"Uh, that's not our problem, it's a pity." The assistant said helplessly.
"No, this is our problem. His Royal Highness wants to see this French aviation designer in this exhibition, and we as subordinates must solve this problem. What the Crown Prince wants is the result, and how to do it is ours." thing," Henkel said.
"This is a bit difficult for the strong man. After all, he is in France, a country that met the Empire on the battlefield a year ago." The assistant said.
"Okay, this question is not important, the important thing is to complete the task, book me a train ticket to France, but find me the address and contact information of the SEA company, I will go to Toulouse tomorrow morning, that's it .” Henkel thought for a while and said.
"You want to go to France to meet that designer in person?" The assistant was surprised. After all, Heinkel is now the crown prince's chief aviation technical advisor, and he is the top existence in the entire German aviation industry, but now, he is To go to France specifically to meet an unknown person.
"With all due respect, this may be a waste of time for you, after all, you have more important things to do." The assistant said.
"As the staff of His Highness the Crown Prince, I need to solve the problem for him. As an aviation technician, I need to verify whether the French counterpart is worthy of the invitation of the Crown Prince. If he is just a vain name, then I will report If it is really talented, then I will overcome all difficulties to complete this task." Henkel said.
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