Hardy Empire 1945

When he came to the military camp on the island, Neil, who stayed here to be responsible for the safety of the island, came to see Hardy. The official military camp was still under construction, and they temporarily lived in military tents.

There is a 600-ton patrol ship and several 50-ton patrol torpedo boats parked outside the military port. At the beginning, Hardy bought three 'Ludlow'-class escort destroyers, two of which were sent to the base in Southeast Asia, and one to the base in the Persian Gulf.

Most of the other patrol ships and patrol torpedo boats were also sent there, mainly because there were pirates over there, and these ships could play a role.

Only in this way, the warships on the Cayman Island side seemed too thin, and Hardy felt that he should buy a few more warships.

At the beginning, I wanted to increase the strength of the security company, but now I have a territory, which is equivalent to owning a country. How can the national army be so shabby.

Moreover, when the Caymanian army is strong, it can also feed back the security company. In the future, the security company will be the Caymanian army, and the Caymanian army can also become a security company.

Soldiers in the armies of other countries are lacking in actual combat. In the future, HD security can deeply participate in the war, so as to gain rare actual combat experience, and can use this to train its own army. It can be said to serve multiple purposes.

Since it is an army,

How about getting a few more warships.

The first thing he thought of was the aircraft carrier.

Then Hardy shook his head.

That thing is simply a giant gold swallowing beast, and he couldn't afford to play with it. Although he had a thought in his heart, it quickly dissipated.

As a powerful country like the United States, it only dares to raise a dozen aircraft carriers, so let's forget it.

Also, I guess they don't sell them either.

The United States is still very cautious about the aircraft carrier.

If you can't buy an aircraft carrier, then buy a few destroyers. He remembers that there are destroyers on the list of military supplies. Go back and check the model, and then have a good chat with Williams. It's best to get a cheaper price and give him the lowest internal price.

After three days on the island, Hardy returned to Los Angeles. Now Hardy is still a logistics material seller for the US military. He called Colonel Adam Beach to inquire about the situation. Because of the relationship between Hongmen and Hongmen, some of them are sold out every month. .

Regardless of whether it is a blanket or a tent, in fact, as long as it is a thing, it has its value. It is nothing more than a question of how to sell it in pieces.

Hardy found what he wanted on the list of weapons. The aircraft carrier was unnecessary, the cruiser was heavy and unnecessary, and the destroyer was enough. In the end, Hardy chose the 'Fletcher-class destroyer'.

The Fletcher-class destroyer is 3,050 tons fully loaded, 114.8 meters long, and has a crew of 353. From the first ship launched in 1942 until the last ship was discontinued in 1945, in more than two years, the United States produced a total of 175 Fletcher ships. class destroyer.

It is equivalent to producing six or seven warships of this kind every month, and the United States does not only produce this kind of warships. I have to lament the strong construction capabilities of the United States back then.

The Fletcher-class destroyer is a relatively advanced warship with a complete radar system and relatively strong firepower. Its main guns, torpedoes, and prevention and control artillery are different from frigates whose main function is protection. Destroyers are more suitable for combat.

Hardy called Major General Williams and told him that he wanted to buy a few Fletcher-class destroyers, You know that my Cayman Islands is a self-governing dominion, and I can have an army. The army is fine. Cayman only has more than 200 square kilometers. , the air force can’t do it, so I can only develop the navy, I plan to buy a few Fletcher-class destroyers, and I hope the general will give you a cheap price.”

How many Hardies do you want? Williams asked.

Four ships, we won't be able to support any more, Hardy said.

Keeping a warship is not just putting him there. Various maintenance of the ship, as well as the maintenance of the navy and logistics, cost a lot of money every year.

Okay, I'll ask Beech to check the condition of those battleships later. Some of them are not in good condition. They are going to be used as target ships or dismantled. I can dispose of them for you at a cheaper price. It's better than dismantling. Williams road.

Okay, I'll wait for Beachy to come over. Hardy said.

In fact, the two have already tacitly agreed that what Williams means is to select four ships with the best performance for you, and then sell them to you as scraps. As for the price, it is naturally the scrap price.

Here comes beach.

Hand Hardy a list.

There are reports of four Fletcher-class destroyers on the list, which are in a semi-scrapped state and are no longer worth returning to the factory for maintenance. It is recommended to use them as target ships or dismantle them.

Finally, a price was quoted that surprised even Hardy.

$1.08 million each.

You must know that the construction of these destroyers will cost tens of millions of dollars each, and the base price of the military's external sales is 3.6 million.

1.08 million is really the scrap price in the internal price.

Hardy notified HD Defense Company that they were ready to receive these warships.

busy,

Fast forward to February.

The production of the film Beauty and the Beast was completed. This is the first live-action and animation co-production film, which is a milestone.

Together with Taylor and the main creative staff, Hardy watched the film in the screening room of the film company. This is a typical fairy tale film with a simple but interesting story, full and soft colors, Taylor in the film is bright and moving, and other animators are naive.

There were a lot of jokes.

This is a movie especially suitable for children to watch.

How are you going for the premiere? Hardy asked Edward after watching the film.

We are making full preparations, and the location is chosen at the Chinese Grand Theater in Los Angeles. According to your request, it will be the most magnificent and grand.

Edward knew in his heart that this was a birthday present prepared by the boss for Taylor, so he spared no expense to get it.

How is the issuing company preparing?

On the day of the premiere, there will be 850 movie theaters across the United States to play together. Edward said.

Since the U.S. government slapped the knife on the film company and created the Paramount Act, the film company had to separate production, distribution and movie theaters. Hardy has no plans to buy movie theaters, but he still sees opportunities.

Hardy asked Edward to contact MGM, as well as a large number of second- and third-tier film companies, and set up a joint distribution company. As long as you have a lot of film sources, you still have the right to resist controlling theaters.

Now this independent distribution company, Hardy Films and MGM dominates, and when releasing a movie, it goes to negotiate with movie theaters. Now the rules have gradually formed. With this distribution company, the distribution capacity of Hardy Cinemas has suddenly jumped. To the point where it is on par or even surpassed by other major film companies.

It is a wonderful move to take a step to overtake on a curve.

 …

Nowadays.

It's Taylor's birthday.

Nowadays,

It is also the premiere day of the movie Beauty and the Beast. As night falls, the lights are bright. Today, both sides of the road outside the Chinese Theater in Hollywood are hung with festive lights, and colorful lights are shining all the way.

Many people lament that it is more grand than Christmas.

At the entrance of the China Grand Theater, a long red carpet was laid, and the two sides were blocked by fences, flowing out of the corridor in the middle. At this moment, the two sides were already full of people.

On one side is the enthusiastic audience, in fact, people from the atmosphere group, and the stars are responsible for cheering.

On the other side are reporters, holding long guns and short cannons, ready to take pictures, and a TV station with a camera. The station logo is ABC TV station. Today’s premiere will be broadcast live. With Hardy’s personal connections, the number of celebrities who came today is no less than The Oscars are less.

It starts at half past six in the evening,

Groups of celebrity guests entered the arena, and when people saw the coming stars, they kept screaming and calling the names of the stars.

Ingrid Bergman.

Vivien Leigh.

Deborah Kerr.

Greta Garbo.

It's Ava, Ava Gardner.

 …

Due to too many guests, the entrance ceremony took more than an hour. Suddenly there was the sound of horseshoes in the distance, and a white luxury European-style carriage came slowly. Four white horses, white gold-rimmed The carriages are comparable to the British royal carriages.

The carriage stopped by the red carpet, the door opened, and Hardy got out of the car first. Everyone around knew that today's main event was coming. Hardy stretched out his hand towards the car, and placed his gloved hand in Hardy's palm. .

Elizabeth Taylor stepped down the car ladder, wearing a princess dress, with a slender waist and big breasts, which is cute and mature, and her delicate face is admirable. Taylor is a real princess tonight.

Bang~!

at this time.

A cloud of fireworks exploded in the sky. People didn't expect that there would be fireworks, and they were all attracted by the beautiful fireworks in the sky.

Bang bang bang bang~~~!

Fireworks continued to go off, illuminating the night sky in Hollywood.

Taylor held Hardy's arm and walked along the red carpet with a satisfied smile on his face. The reporters frantically took pictures and left this gorgeous moment.

 …

Today's premiere ceremony was very grand. ABC TV broadcasted it live. After participating in the show, the movie started to play. After the icon of Hardy Pictures appeared on the movie screen, a paragraph appeared immediately.

Today is Elizabeth Taylor's birthday, and this film is just to congratulate Taylor on her birthday! ~~ Jon Hardy.

huh huh huh.

The movie has not yet played, and this sentence alone has received countless applause.

It is estimated that today's incident will be recorded in the annals of film history. After all, no matter what the reason is, this kind of thing is very romantic.

fairy tale movie,

It has always been suitable for all ages. People watched it with a relaxed and happy mood. I have to say that the combination of live action and animation is really novel.

At the end of the movie, there was another wave of applause.

After the premiere, a reception was held in a big hotel. The guests went to the reception together. The reception was very relaxing. Everyone ate, drank, chatted and exchanged feelings. During the period, a huge five-layer cake was presented.

Everyone sang Happy Birthday to Taylor.

Taylor's 18th birthday party was gorgeous and grand.

After the reception, everyone left. Taylor did not go home, but took Hardy's car to Hardy's Manor.

In the bedroom.

Taylor looked at Hardy with a shy face, Hardy, I'm finally 18 years old.

Hardy smiled and lowered his head, kissed Taylor's ear, and whispered: Next, I will celebrate your birthday alone and complete the coming-of-age ceremony.

Taylor had already drank some wine, her little face was flushed, and she blushed even more when she heard Hardy's words, but instead of dodging, she bravely went up to him and kissed Hardy.

Hardy reached into the princess dress, lifted the petite Taylor to his chest, and waltzed to the music in the room.

A pink butterfly flutters.

Elizabeth Taylor, a girl as beautiful as an elf, has completed her transformation from green onions.

18 year old girl.

Birthday,

will

very happy.

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