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The deputy director was once again stunned by Shen Wang's straightforwardness and was so moved that he didn't know what to say.

He steadied himself and pointed to the next, and most important, target: "Next, it's that small arms factory..."

After a pause, the deputy director, as if having made up his mind, announced a figure: "This arsenal, along with all the initial raw materials, we value at... one million silver dollars! What do you think..."

This price is still far too low compared to the long-term benefits and strategic significance of the arsenal.

You should know that bullets are not cheap. Even the cheapest bullet costs at least 0.1 yuan.

Moreover, Shen Wang brought not only the production line, but also thousands of tons of raw materials, enough to produce tens of millions of bullets!

These alone are worth millions of dollars!

Moreover, and more importantly, is its ability to be self-sufficient…

A price of 100 million yuan is really not high!

But for the Eighth Route Army, this was an astronomical figure!

Everyone held their breath and looked at Shen Wang.

Shen Wang nodded habitually and blurted out, "Okay! No problem! I'll do as you say!"

The deputy director looked at Shen Wang, his face almost overflowing with emotion.

But the deputy director still felt a little embarrassed thinking about what he was about to say.

"Mr. Shen, even in border region currency, we currently... cannot come up with that much.

"Could you... perhaps... give us an IOU first?"

After saying this, even though the deputy director had experienced many ups and downs, he couldn't help but blush slightly.

This is absolutely outrageous!

Shen Wang nodded subconsciously and said, "Okay!"

But then I realized what was happening.

IOU?

Should we make this person sign an IOU?

He doesn't have the guts!

"No need, no need! Forget the IOU! Deputy Director, I trust your army's reputation!"

"That won't do!" The deputy director's attitude was unusually firm this time.

"We've already felt incredibly ashamed that we had to sign an IOU. If we can't even get some kind of proof, what kind of Eighth Route Army are we? This IOU is a must! Otherwise, we're unworthy of these things!"

Seeing the deputy director's insistence, Shen Wang knew he couldn't persuade him otherwise, so he could only nod helplessly: "Well... alright then, I'll do whatever the deputy director decides."

Next up are the last three air defense battalions and 20 107mm guns!

The deputy director's face showed genuine difficulty.

While waiting for Shen Wang to get up, he had already learned about the terrifying power of the 107th Fire from the brigade commander.

I never expected it to be such an incredible weapon!

To be honest, even the deputy director was a little unsure about the pricing for this part!

There was no 107mm howitzer in this era, so it's hard to compare prices, but if we compare it to the 105mm howitzer...

The price Baldy bought a Krupp 105mm howitzer from America for $35000, which is equivalent to 7 dollars per gun.

Twenty 107mm howitzers are equivalent to 240 105mm howitzers, which would cost tens of millions of dollars!

And the fuse that was about to explode was priceless.

To put it simply, a Japanese bomber cost about 3 silver dollars, yet they easily shot down ten of them. How much do you think that thing was worth?

The deputy director simply couldn't offer a price.

"Mr. Shen, this part... how do you think it should be priced? Or would you like to set a price?"

Shen Wang looked at the deputy director's sincere yet troubled expression and suddenly smiled.

"Deputy Director, there's no need to mention prices."

Amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Shen Wang said loudly, "I am overjoyed to meet you! These three air defense battalions, 20 107mm guns, 50 40mm guns, and all the necessary ammunition..."

"Consider this a small gift from me to you, Deputy Director...just to mark our meeting! Please accept it with a smile!"

Shen Wang smiled easily.

Even the brigade commander received a battalion of Type 56 rifles. What does it matter if he is given three anti-aircraft battalions and some rocket launchers?

However, the deputy director and others were far from relaxed at this moment!

The regimental headquarters fell into a deathly silence!

They just sent it away?

Those were three air defense battalions and rocket launchers worth over ten million dollars, and they were just... casually... given away?

The deputy director was completely dumbfounded.

He has lived half his life, experienced countless ups and downs, and met all sorts of generous and forthright people.

But he had never heard of anyone like Shen Wang, who would casually present a national treasure capable of changing the strategic situation as a "gift"!

Looking at the young man with a bright smile and clear eyes, the deputy director had only one thought in his mind:

This young man... he really has a lot of talent!

What a sincere and patriotic heart!

……

The deputy director was filled with mixed emotions. He wanted to decline, but just like the brigade commander, he opened his mouth several times but couldn't bring himself to say no!

"Thank you very much, Mr. Shen!"

The deputy director sighed. He felt deeply indebted to this favor.

"Deputy Director, you flatter me!" Shen Wang waved his hand with a smile.

Next comes the somewhat "awkward" but essential process—writing an IOU.

The deputy director personally spread out the paper, ground the ink, and picked up the brush.

He wrote with utmost care, each character penetrating the paper with force.

The document details the reason for the debt (the purchase of an arsenal and some equipment), the amount (one million silver dollars), and the promises made by the Eighth Route Army.

Finally, he solemnly signed his name and affixed his personal seal.

After finishing writing, he handed the IOU to Shen Wang with both hands, still looking a little embarrassed: "Mr. Shen, this mere piece of paper is hardly enough to cover any losses, but it is the greatest promise our army can make at the moment. Please accept it."

Shen Wang quickly accepted it with both hands.

My gaze was drawn to the strong, vigorous, and clearly defined handwriting, and I couldn't help but sincerely admire it:

"Beautiful calligraphy! Truly beautiful calligraphy! The strokes are fluid and powerful, like dragons and snakes, your calligraphy, Deputy Director, is truly breathtaking!"

This wasn't just flattery; the deputy director's calligraphy was renowned for its excellence.

Seeing that Shen Wang genuinely liked his calligraphy, the deputy director's eyes flashed with a smile, and his guilt lessened somewhat.

He pondered for a moment, then said gently, "Mr. Shen, you flatter me! You have given me such a generous gift, but I have nothing of value to offer in return."

"If Mr. Shen doesn't mind, I would like to write a piece of calligraphy for you as a token of my gratitude and as a memento. What do you think?"

"I don't mind! I don't mind!" Upon hearing this, Shen Wang almost jumped up from his seat.

"To receive a piece of calligraphy from the deputy director is an immense honor for me! I couldn't ask for more! I couldn't ask for more!"

Seeing Shen Wang's overjoyed expression, the deputy director and the brigade commander present couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere became even more harmonious.

The deputy director smiled and spread out another sheet of fine Xuan paper, then concentrated and pondered for a moment.

He then dipped his brush in thick ink and began to write with flowing, unrestrained strokes, completing the task in one go!

Eight powerful, bold characters, seemingly leaping off the page...