gnovel 74. Were the War Department's purchases made based on Sean's recommendations?
74. Were the War Department's purchases made based on Sean's recommendations?
"General." Sean had no desire to be an advisor now. He was a military contractor, and at its peak, Blackwater controlled over 300,000 private soldiers.
It even has its own docks, airports, armored vehicles, and bases.
"Call me Marshall, and I'll call you Sean." Marshall was a rather unconventional legendary general in the United States. He may not have been good at tactical command, but his strategic vision and organizational skills were top-notch.
The Marshall Plan laid the foundation for the United States' postwar efforts to win over Europe.
Seeing the renowned general extend an olive branch to him and want to make peace with him, Sean naturally wouldn't refuse.
"Thank you, Marshall, but I still apologize for what I said before."
"Well, that's a shame. But as friends, let's have dinner together tonight," Marshall said with a smile, extending an invitation to Sean.
Oh My God.
Are you two no longer even pretending? Announcing your intimate private relationship in front of everyone?
The military industry representatives around him looked at Sean with envy.
It's important to know that Marshall is now a Major General Chief of Staff with the rank of General. His promotion to General was just around the corner, and he is also the second Army Chief of Staff in history who did not graduate from West Point.
Marshall liked Sean because he had insulted MacArthur, who had nearly ruined Sean's future by transferring him to the National Guard.
He was later able to make a comeback with the help of Pershing and others. He was happy to see the young man who had made MacArthur lose face.
Unlike most American generals, Marshall firmly believed that the United States would inevitably be drawn into the war after the outbreak of war in Europe. He had been actively preparing for war, and after mentioning Sean Wayne, he was in good ties with Eisenhower, a political figure.
The Army Chief of Staff had been paying close attention to this young man.
He even went against the majority opinion to invite Sean to become a consultant, and this contract was also approved by Marshall, not for any other reason than that he wanted to meet this legendary commentator in person.
"That would be my honor."
Upon hearing Sean's agreement, Marshall laughed and waved to him, "Come over and sign the contract."
One more?
Everyone was even more envious.
"By the way, this is the 1st Marine Division, a newly formed unit of the Navy in response to the spread of world wars. Nimitz and his team think it should also be handed over to your Obsidian Training."
Oh, right, I also have connections in the Navy.
Sean suddenly wanted to laugh.
I need to train the 1st Marine Division well. They were the main elite force in the Guadalcanal Campaign, the Peleliu Campaign, and the Okinawa Campaign. They were the best at fighting the Japanese.
Three contracts?
Sean Wayne not only had a good relationship with the Army and a close relationship with the Chief of Staff, but he also had a good relationship with the Navy.
Most companies decided to cultivate a good relationship with Sean.
Even if this guy didn't become a commentator, he could still thrive as a business consultant in the War Department.
Training for three divisions? Sean looked dejected. "I don't seem to have that much space."
Eisenhower smiled and produced another agreement.
"We've discussed lending you the National Guard base in San Diego County."
This way you'll have enough space to train; the Marines will be stationed at the naval base in San Diego, so you don't need to worry about finding accommodation.
Lend me the National Guard base?
Sean joked, "You might as well just sell it to me."
The entire audience erupted in uproar.
"What is he saying?"
"He wants to buy a National Guard military base."
"Is he joking? He must be joking."
These days, nobody can own a private military base.
Marshall found it increasingly amusing. "Sean, what do you think America will do? I mean, how do you think we'll view the war in Europe?"
"The days of being a spectator are getting shorter and shorter."
What?
Sean said we'd go to war?
Although many military industrial enterprises are eager to fight and have even speculated that the United States will definitely make a decision at the most critical moment, they are not as certain as Sean.
Marshall's smile faded. "If you train them well, I can persuade the others in the Joint Council to sell the military base to you. Of course, Sean, you will become the exclusive military contractor for the U.S. military."
After all, currently only you can run the training business.
Exclusive military contractor?
My goodness, this means a huge number of orders.
That's more than just a training program for three divisions.
This is a large sum of money.
All the businesses watched with envy as Sean Wayne became a future billionaire.
I will do my best.
"No, it's not about doing your best, but about passing through layers of tests. The joint meeting will assess you from time to time, and I won't go easy on you."
Marshall walked onto the stage with a smile, looked at the crowd below, and announced, "The U.S. Army's tender process is now beginning."
After signing the three contracts, Sean returned to the audience.
Jason gave Sean a thumbs up.
Who would have thought that their unremarkable tenant would achieve such success?
"After studying the battle reports from the European theater, it's clear that Italy suffered a setback in the Alps. They were powerless against the French's fortified bunkers. Now, Sean, can you tell me what individual weapons are effective against bunkers?"
How can a single-soldier weapon be used against a bunker?
Air Force bombing requires dive and penetration, how could ordinary individual weapons possibly achieve that?
Many weapons company owners shook their heads.
Similarly, they were surprised by Marshall's words that the Army was actually asking a contractor for a tender.
Many people turned their heads and focused their gaze on Sean, the young man who had pulled his shirt out and left his pants untied, looking somewhat awkward.
He leaned back in his chair, but there was no trace of panic on his face.
"Use a flamethrower."
Flamethrower?
Many people were surprised.
Sean was quite certain that individual weapons couldn't damage a solid fortification, except for flamethrowers, which could kill the soldiers inside.
This thing was incredibly effective at killing Japanese soldiers in the Pacific War. Whether it was shouting and snarling as it charged into bayonet fighting or dealing with trench warfare, it was a hundred times more ferocious than a shotgun.
There's no way to hide.
Hiding in the bunker is useless; as long as one shot is fired, it can turn the Japanese soldiers inside into kebabs through the firing port.
Of course, this thing is also a bomb, but in war, what matters is the use and effectiveness of weapons. Flamethrowers are indeed a powerful tool for individual soldiers to deal with bunkers.
Marshall nodded. "So, in addition to the traditional orders, the Army has added a special project order today: flamethrowers."
Good heavens, the Army is really seeking Sean's advice.
Every business looking at Sean had their eyes gleaming; he was a walking order book.
"So today's second special project order, still at Sean Wayne's suggestion, is a self-propelled rocket launcher. We adopted Mr. Sean's naming convention, the first-generation Army Tactical System."
The Army will provide appropriate research funding; the requirements are now being announced.
You must have misheard. You must have misheard. You're making purchases based on Sean Wayne's advice again?