The journey starts from the Titanic

In the luxurious meeting room of the William, Situ Nan held this historic meeting in secret.In addition to representatives of the financial system such as Robles Securities and Wells Fargo Bank, the participants also included leaders in the industrial field: Eugene Fudged Grace, President of Bethlehem United Steel; Henda Brown, President of Occidental Petroleum Davis Anderson, representative of Chrysler Corporation; Simmons Nash, president of Guben Energy; George Kodak, president of Kodak; and Stony Foods and Zippo from California. The person in charge and representative of the company.

This is a historic meeting!Most of these people knew Situ Nan, but they didn't know anyone else. They just heard of the other party's name, and never thought that the other party and himself were in the same camp.

Surprised!

Today, a gang of business elites gathered together, but the focus was on the overly young man on stage.Especially Hengda Brown, who was sitting next to Stuart. He did not expect that the young man who ran to Los Angeles empty-handed for a few years would still bring him to the door to set down the set that Bok Fort Laus was about to give up. The drilling platform!

I have been there for a few years, and in a flash, I have become a person to look up to.

genius?

If there is, then he is a genius among geniuses!What height will he reach?

Henda Brown shook his head slightly, feeling momentarily in his heart.

Chapter 146 War Mobilization-William Consortium

"Guys, we have a good time, a golden opportunity is before us."

As soon as Situ Nan spoke, he attracted the attention of the capitalists in the conference room, and they probably understood what Situ Nan meant when they turned their minds.They know how to smile, waiting for Situ Nan's following, some older people still want to see how Situ Nan, a freshly-baked leader, lit the first fire.

"The first meeting of the consortium held here today is not only to let everyone get to know each other and strengthen mutual trust, but also a rare mobilization meeting. What we do today will determine what height our business can reach in the future!"

With a cry, Situ Nan slowed down and said: "The William Consortium can develop from an oil company to today's industrial complex spanning energy, steel, arms, food, automobiles, transportation and other industries. Subsidiaries have achieved exciting results in their respective industries.

Here I would like to thank Mr. Henda Brown and Mr. Robles Mellon who have always supported me. The oil companies and securities companies they manage are not only effective, but also give me unconditional trust and unreserved support along the way. They have contributed to the William Consortium's existence today."

Having said this, Situ Nan bowed slightly, grateful.The tolerance of the elders of Hengda, the friendship of the Robles brothers, and the silent dedication of others along the way. Their support allows Situ Nan to devote himself to the plan, so that in a short period of time, he can achieve something unimaginable in his previous life. cause.He had kept this in his heart for a long time, and today he finally had a chance to vent it.

This move of Situ Nan surprised Hengda and Robles sitting next to them, and at the same time was a little moved.Others thought that Situ Nan's success could be accomplished in one go, but the two of them who had been standing next to Situ Nan all these years knew how much the price was behind their success.

While most of the young Americans were laughing and having fun, Situ Nan alone took up the heavy responsibility of a large consortium. Almost all the pressure was concentrated on him. The pressure was beyond the comprehension of others.

Robles knew that Situ Nan had traveled all over the northeastern United States in the past six months. Except for a leisurely time during Christmas last year, he was busy running around at other times.

After slightly adjusting the atmosphere, Situ Nan continued: "The Robles Securities has always provided strong financial support to various companies. Now that we have a new member, Wells Fargo Bank, our strength has risen to the next level. Now even the bankers on Wall Street are starting to take us seriously.

Strength is the guarantee of status. Our fast-developing business has demonstrated our potential, not only in finance, but also in industrial production, but also in this country and society. Our influence is growing.

We have a keen vision, decisive action, and ambitious goals!This is an era where capital power and technological progress are combined. It is like a race. We must not only have a strong body, but also a flexible head. We must also know how to start before others, even when others are not paying attention. Has ran out secretly.

In the past two years, we have done this, and we have done a good job, so today everyone can sit on this magnificent cruise ship to hold this historic meeting.

We outperformed the first half of the race. In the arms industry, Bethlehem Steel and the original California Steel Company have achieved amazing results in trade with Europe.If our Stony Food Company does not provide them with food for a day, I really wonder if the hungry French have the strength to carry a gun?

What would happen to the French who did not lift up and the Germans who were barbaric would be made into a Hollywood comedy."

Said that a bunch of unscrupulous men in the house couldn't help but laugh, Situ Nan actually linked the food company with the French, and they had to be happy.You must know that French people are very romantic, and subconsciously Americans have an indescribable jealousy towards French men.

In fact, Situ Nan didn't lie. The war has been fought for two years, and the agricultural harvest in France has failed on a large scale, and the food supply in the United States is increasing.Compared with the Germans who want cannons and not butter, the French are indeed a little softer, although they are also brave now.

Taking advantage of the intermission, Situ Nan looked at his personal expressions. Fortunately, the expressions of these guys were still "serious", and there were no large-scale emotions of wrong tendency, such as disdain, contempt, or leaning on the old.

The William Consortium, with the exception of Hengda Brown of Petroleum Company and George Kodak of Kodak Company who are a little older, are relatively young, most of which are in their 40s, which is the period when they are young and healthy.

Hengda Brown, who was sitting next to Situ Nan's right hand, seemed to have a calm expression, but it was a pity that the beard at the corner of his mouth shook and was caught by Situ Nan.

Robles laughed the most wretched, well, he always did, and the other people looked the same.Only Eugene Fudged Grace, the president of Bethlehem United Steel Company, is a little anxious, because the following topics have a lot to do with the business of Bethlehem United Steel Company.

"Well, the question of French men will be discussed next time. Next we will discuss the iron-blooded topic-how the William Consortium will win this war!"

Situ Nan straightened up his face and said solemnly: "I can tell you clearly that it is inevitable for the United States to participate in the war in Europe, and this time is coming soon!

In October last year, the government established the National Defense Committee, and important members of the cabinet, including land and sea, internal affairs, industry and commerce, and labor, have joined it. This means that the government has begun to arrange war mobilization.

In February of this year, that is, not long after, the Munitions Standards Bureau and the Munitions General Bureau under the National Defense Commission were established one after another. The former is responsible for military production and the latter is responsible for military procurement.Various investigations on the military system began as early as 1915, and various detailed mobilization plans were also proceeding in an orderly manner.

So forget about the German submarine and the painful Zimmermann incident. It is an established policy for the United States to participate in the war.I have confirmed this. A major news is that the government will merge the Munitions Standards Bureau and the Munitions General Bureau into a new Wartime Industry Bureau!

Please pay attention to the words-wartime!At that time, the US economy will undergo major changes. We can expect that the government will incorporate the entire country's economy into the wartime economic system at the beginning of the war, and the focus of all social production and business activities will be toward military industry.Although it will not have much impact on the production of our subsidiaries, it is best for you to be prepared."

Situ Nan warned.

The people present were a little buzzing, but more of them were a little uneasy in their excitement, except for the most combative super arms dealer Eugene Fudged Grace.

Situ Nan looked in his eyes.The news finally caused a small shock.

Wartime economic policy?This is something that has never happened since the founding of the United States. Some people think that Situ Nan is a bit exaggerated?

You must know that even though the Civil War was fought so tragically, the United States did not implement wartime economic policies. At that time, profiteers in New York and Boston not only engaged in speculation in the areas controlled by the North and South, but also did business with both sides at the same time (provided that Have the ability to transport materials from the north to the south).

The United States has been advocating a liberal economy since the founding of the nation. It has always implemented the policy of small government and large society, and the government has rarely been concerned about other matters.

It wasn't until a dozen or two decades ago that a group of trusts such as Standard Oil Corporation was established, which severely threatened the status of the government and caused strong dissatisfaction among small and medium capitalists, that the government began to intervene in the economy!But it was also limited intervention. In fact, the monopoly giants were not destroyed, nor could they be destroyed.

Now I heard Stuart say that the United States will implement a wartime economic policy, which is a bit unacceptable for capitalists who have always been accustomed to the liberal economic model. Although they are willing to become speculators, they are always worried about government control.

"This is a fact! A fact that is very beneficial to us, we must believe it and accept it." Situ Nan said firmly.

"This consortium made its fortune from the war. There is no denying this. I believe you all have a deep understanding of the opportunities brought by the huge orders brought by the war for our company.

As for everyone's concerns about the government's control of the wartime economy, don't worry.In view of the strong economic power of traditional liberalism in the United States, even if the government implements a war-time control economic policy, it is impossible to completely control social production.

Unless it cooperates with consortia like us, but for our consortium, otherwise, we will leave the consortium, the participation of large companies, and all government policies are just empty papers, so there is no need to worry about our interests being damaged.

On the contrary, in order to win the war, the government compromised the power of the consortium to obtain funds and the supply of weapons. Naturally, it further relaxed the monopoly of enterprises, so it is not only harmless to us, but can also expand our influence.

After all, we are a new force. When faced with New York and other Eastern powers, we are not enough to independently resist the combined strangulation of the major forces.Cooperating with the government now can not only improve our strength, but also protect ourselves. Therefore, we must actively participate in the government’s cooperation. All of our subordinate industries are fully shifted to military production, and civilian production is temporarily placed Aside.

As for funding, in addition to government support, Robes Securities and Wells Fargo Bank in the financial system will also provide adequate financing channels for the consortium’s companies."

"Mr. William, it is certain that the consortium will participate in this military industry feast, but what specific strategies will we pay attention to? For example, should we set up a public relations department to be responsible for liaison with the government and be friendly to us? Do you want to support them to participate in the government's affairs agencies?"

Asked Simmons Nash, president of Guben Energy.When I heard it, I knew that this guy was a typical role accustomed to collusion between officials and businessmen, but he said that Situ Nan was gone.

"Very good question, this is exactly what I am going to say. After the meeting, we will set up a public relations company to support politicians who are friendly to us and try to put them in the right place.

At the same time, a research and development company will be established to hire experts and scholars from various universities to conduct research and speculation on government and social policy issues in various countries, so that these intelligent brains can be used by our consortium."

When Situ Nan was reminded by Simmons Nash, he thought of setting up his own think tank.He moisturized his throat, sorted out his thoughts, and continued to reveal the "chance" for the American business elite.

"While turning to military production in an all-round way, we must pay attention to three issues. The first is taxation, the second is bond finance, and the third is labor.

In order to cope with increasing military expenditures, the government must expand fiscal revenue, and tax increases are inevitable.Profit tax and personal tax will be the government's key tax targets. As for how to avoid tax, consultants from Robles Securities will provide us with solutions.

However, it is foreseeable that we may make a lot of money in the future, but due to tax reasons, it cannot be reflected for the time being.But once the original taxation policy is restored after the war, all the dividends we gained in the war will burst out.So everyone had better prepare mentally."

Situ Nan gave them a vaccination in advance, lest they say that they fool them.During the First World War, personal income was indeed suppressed by the government, so after the war, the wealth of those tycoons who made money during the war would explode.