Chapter 511: Five Million Dollar Joy!

B29 bomber, excluding research and development costs, costs just over six hundred thousand US Dollars per unit.

It is easy to imagine that ordinary countries cannot afford this bomber.

Crucially, the United States produced nearly four thousand B29 bombers from the start to the end of the war.

Therefore, Jiang Anguo quoted three million US Dollars, which the American should be able to accept; as for a higher price, there is no need—those aircraft are about to take off with just a final shudder.

"Three million US Dollars?" Luobote's complexion changed slightly, and he inhaled a cold breath.

That price far exceeded his expectation; to know, at this time a United States B25 Bomber cost only about one hundred thousand US Dollars, so three million US Dollars is almost equivalent to the price of thirty ordinary bombers.

The B29 bomber was created because the United States considered the maritime distance to Japan, requiring an ultra‑long‑range bomber with an enormous payload capacity.

Thus the B29 bomber came into being.

The B29's payload is nine tons, which at first glance doesn't seem extraordinary.

But the B25 Mitchell bomber's payload is only 1.5 tons; comparing the two, the stronger and weaker are obvious.

Nevertheless, as the negotiating representative, Luobote still hopes to push the price down a bit.

In fact, the United States military hopes to acquire this aircraft for under five million, because they need to know whether this aircraft is the bomber they are currently procuring.

Jiang Anguo also wondered if he had quoted too high a price, but the United States has money and should be able to afford it.

Luobote instinctively tried to bargain: "Commander Jiang, this price is too high; can it be a bit cheaper?"

Jiang Anguo spread his hands, speaking calmly: "Colonel, I don't think this price is high at all."

Jiang Anguo analyzed: "You've heard of this bomber's performance; it can conduct long‑range raids, has a massive payload, can easily break through the Japanese Army's anti‑air Defensive Line, and the bombing of Tokyo is the best proof."

"If you purchase it, whether for technology research or deployment on the battlefield, it will bring enormous value; three million US Dollars is absolutely worth it."

He paused, then added: "Moreover, I only have a few here; selling you one will affect my own combat power. If you think the price is too high, then never mind, I won't force it. Besides you, many other countries want this bomber, so I'm not worried about selling it out."

Luobote was extremely anxious; he knew clearly that the bomber's value far exceeds three million US Dollars.

If they could obtain it, the United States would get ahead of the full technology of this bomber and could propose improvements to the bombers on the production line.

They could deploy it early in the bombing of Japan, accelerating the anti‑fascist war effort.

Moreover, if this chance is missed, obtaining this bomber later will probably be difficult.

Of course, that's Luobote's thinking; in reality, in two months their B29 bomber will be retired.

After a moment of thought, Luobote clenched his teeth and said firmly: "Fine! Commander Jiang, three million US Dollars, I accept! However, I have one condition: you must guarantee that the bomber is intact and provide a simple operating manual to ensure we can smoothly transport it back to the United States."

Jiang Anguo's face broke into a radiant smile, his heart blooming with joy; three million US Dollars is a huge sum, enough for Nanko to cover several months of expenses and comfortably sustain the entire st Division.

He quickly nodded: "Colonel, rest assured, I guarantee that the bomber we sell you is intact, with performance identical to the one I used to bomb Tokyo. I will have a specialist prepare the operating manual, and I will also arrange personnel to help you transport the bomber to the designated location."

"Excellent! Thank you very much, Commander Jiang!" Luobote's face showed a satisfied smile as he extended his hand, "We can sign the agreement right now; I will immediately report to the home office and have them transfer the three million US Dollars as soon as possible."

Obviously the American was even more anxious.

Jiang Anguo discussed that the money could be used to open an account in the United States, depositing the entire sum there; after Nanko liberates Myanmar, they will still need to purchase American equipment.

For Luobote, of course, there was no objection.

Jiang Anguo smiled and shook his hand, saying: "No problem, I will have the staff prepare the agreement promptly. Colonel, pleasant cooperation."

Luobote also smiled in response: "Pleasant cooperation, Commander Jiang. I believe this deal will benefit both sides."

He privately felt fortunate; buying such an advanced bomber for three million US Dollars was certainly a profit.

What he didn't know was that, for Jiang Anguo, this bomber was merely equipment that could be exchanged at any time within the WarSystem, and three million US Dollars was pure net profit.

A bomber's price is only 500 points, and it comes with ten base units of ammunition and fuel.

Jiang Anguo's current points can be entirely exchanged for bombers.

But it's not just about the bomber; a suitable Runway is also required. A large bomber cannot simply land on any hardened ground; it needs a professional runway.

"Luobote, does your country need the technical data from this Tokyo bombing?" Jiang Anguo, like a big gray wolf, gradually lured Luobote.

Luobote's eyes widened, "Data?"

Jiang Anguo nodded, "Yes, the flight data from when we flew from Dangyang across China into Japan and successfully dropped bombs on Tokyo."

"How much?" Luobote asked directly.

Jiang Anguo smiled inwardly, confirming the hook, "Two million!"

"Commander Jiang, that's a bit pricey," Luobote thought that a plane for three million US Dollars and a data set for two million would be hard to justify back home.

Jiang Anguo shook his head, saying: "Luobote, this data was brought back by our pilots risking being shot down by Japanese Army fire; selling it to you for two million is already a very good value."

"Then you can first contact your home country to see if they need it; if they do, you can purchase it later," Jiang Anguo said confidently.

After Luobote left, Jiang Anguo could no longer hold back, laughing heartily, patting Xiao Si's shoulder: "Xiao Si, see, what did I say? This American is literally a God of Wealth! Three million US Dollars is enough for Nanko to develop comfortably for a while and also to supply the troops with more equipment and supplies."

Xiao Si laughed: "Young Master, you are amazing; three million US Dollars earned so easily. That Colonel Luobote probably still thinks he got a huge bargain."

Jiang Anguo's mouth curled into a smug smile: "He did get a great bargain, but that bargain was deliberately given by me."