Stokes left completely satisfied, even though Shire had set a series of stringent conditions in the cooperation agreement.
For example, the factory must be reformed in Lavaz, the tractor factory must train relevant personnel, and cooperation with Britain can only commence after three years.
Stokes agreed to all of it straightforwardly, understanding that Shire's guard was against Britain, not Scott Machinery Company.
More importantly, he knew Shire was irreplaceable, whereas the machinery company was not.
If Stokes refused these conditions today and chose not to cooperate, hundreds of machinery companies would immediately line up to collaborate with Shire.
Stokes even believed that Shire had absolutely no need to choose a British machinery company, as a local company would be much safer.
That was true, but not entirely.
Shire felt compensatory, as he had appropriated Stokes' mortar invention, yet gave him one tank gun idea in return.
But that was just part of it.
