The journey starts from the Titanic

"What was the number of cars in the United States last year?" Situ Nan suddenly asked, "More than 35 million vehicles!" Richard blurted out.

"Not bad! I have taken my homework and know so clearly." Situ Nan looked at Richard with some irony.

"Hey! In 1919, there were only more than 7 million cars in the United States. The rapid growth in recent years has scared me! I can't ignore this rapidly expanding market! In the words of you Chinese , What do you call it to make up for it!"

Richard laughed.If he knew that the auto industry was developing so rapidly, even if Andrew wasn't interested, he would have to go to Chrysler for a share, and now he wouldn't use it to ask Situ Nan.

"Yo! Are you using idioms?" Situ Nan asked in surprise.In the past two years, the relationship between the Mellon Consortium and South China has become increasingly close. Nanhua factories employ a large number of South China workers and have become the second largest investor after the William Consortium.Coveting Nanhua's oil, Richard ran to Nanhua again and again. He had a lot of dealings with Nanyang Chinese, and he would inevitably learn a few words of Chinese.

"This, I learned from Laura." Richard said softly, secretly looking at Qi Situ Nan's face.

Situ Nan ignored Richard, but seemed moved by Richard's suggestion, frowning and thinking whether to accept the Mellon family into Chrysler.

In contrast, among the three major auto companies, Ford needless to say, the Ford assembly line has changed the American industry, and Ford's influence is not comparable to that of the newly emerging Chrysler.

After GM hired Sloan Sloan as president, it began drastic reforms. Relying on such well-known brands as Buick and Chevrolet, GM's multi-brand business strategy, with the financial support of the two consortiums of DuPont and JP Morgan, quickly became like a super giant. The power of.

Chrysler is undoubtedly the weakest of them.Although it became popular during the First World War by producing tanks, as a car company, it was still a long way from the well-known Ford and GM.

The future of the auto industry will definitely be very competitive. If Richard is allowed to join it, it will help Chrysler and share a lot of energy.

Situ Nan thought to himself that after the founding of South China, his energy has been more and more devoted to South China's national construction plan, and there is very little actual management of the American industry.

"Let me think about it." Situ Nandao gave Richard a somewhat unwilling look, "Is that what Andrew meant?"

"I brought it up, but he didn't object." Richard laughed, listening to Situ Nan's tone of less strong objection, knowing that the other party was tempted.

Seeing the capable brother-in-law in front of him, he admired but was not angry, always wanting to compete.

Richard's smile made Situ Nan a little annoyed, this guy is famous for "killing familiar", and he is not merciless.

For some reason, Situ Nan thought of Andrew's calm and wise face, and cursed in his heart-I advised you not to listen, but now that I have planted peaches, I want to come and pick them again. Really!

"You want to become a shareholder of Chrysler, but there are conditions." Situ Nan said.

"What are the conditions?" Richard smiled. After hearing Situ Nan's mouth, he felt happy. He looked calm just now, but he was actually worried about being rejected by Situ Nan.

"I haven't thought of the specifics, but it has something to do with South China. I hope that the Mellon family can promote the United States to support South China, and the Chinese Exclusion Act should also be revised."

Situ Nan frowned and said, looking at Richard solemnly.

“In fact, we have been doing investment in South China. This is no problem. However, the Chinese Exclusion Act involves Congress, which is too much trouble to deal with. However, it is estimated that there will be no problem with the modification of some specific clauses.”

Richard promised.

"Yeah." Situ Nan nodded, thinking that it is impossible to overthrow the Chinese Exclusion Act. Although it is wrong, the William Consortium and Mellon Consortium, and now South China also has a little international status, cooperation with each other is expected The US government has taken measures to improve the exit of Chinese people.

Situ Nan is relatively sure about this. Now that the Republican Party is in power, big consortia and companies hate racial discrimination the most because they need more and cheaper labor.

For example, large numbers of black workers are employed in large cities in the north. They work harder and have lower wages. They are popular with capitalists.

Seeing Situ Nan’s dignified look, Richard felt a little bit in his heart. The Mellon family knew and sympathized with Situ Nan’s heart knot, and they were even more unwilling to let Situ Nan, a son-in-law who always brought them great benefits. , So I always stood beside Situ Nan.

"In the beginning, California and other western states were advocating Chinese anti-Chinese. The various Chinese anti-Chinese laws in the east were in vain. Now California has been settled by you. You and I work together. I don't believe that this can't be done?"

Richard believes himself.

His attitude deepened Situ Nan's favor with him. Situ smiled slightly, and was moved a little bit in his heart: "I can transfer 8% of Chrysler's shares, but after becoming a shareholder of the company, the Mellon family can't sit back and enjoy it. You should not be vague when it comes to playing a role. You know, our opponent is very strong!"

"Of course. But we are also very powerful. I will take a stake in Chrysler under the name of Bank Mellon, and at the same time promote Goodyear Tire Company, Bethlehem, Westinghouse Electric and other companies to strengthen ties with Chrysler.

Don't forget, your Cummins Electric Company, Occidental Petroleum Company, Wells Fargo Bank.How can such a huge industry alliance not lose to General Motors?"

Richard laughed, he was ambitious, it seemed that he was not thinking about it for a day or two, and he had made a lot of plans.

Behind every major automobile company is a large number of powerful companies supporting it. The automobile industry is closely related to energy, machinery and steel manufacturing industries. It can drive the upstream and downstream industrial chain and develop the automobile industry. It requires other industrial sectors with strong industrial technology to interact with each other. Cooperation and large scale, so only a few industrial powers in the world have the conditions to develop the automobile industry.

In the 1920s and 1930s, the only world automobile power was the United States!Germany can only be counted as half, and the other Britain and France are at most smaller. The Japanese have not even learned how to fake cars.

Situ Nan hopes that Nanhua can develop the automobile industry in the future. In addition to railways, he also plans to build highways in Nanhua. There are too many ideas in his mind, but they cannot be realized for a while.

However, in addition to direct investment in Chrysler, he also focused on the automotive industry chain and selectively invested in tanning, glass and other related industries in Nanhua.

In addition, South China's rapidly developing rubber industry can prepare for South China's automobile industry by accepting orders from the United States.

Japan can do it, Situ Nan does not believe that South China can not do it!

Since it chooses to build a South China industrial power, then the industry in the United States must have a choice, even the lucrative auto industry has to bear the pain to let the Mellon family participate.

Situ Nan accepted the result frankly, but he didn't suffer a loss, and giving up a small portion of the shares did not affect his controlling interest in Chrysler.

8% of the shares do not seem to be much, but for a large company, it is already a large share, and the company will expand its shares in the future. With shareholder status, the Mellon family can subscribe for more shares and gradually increase the impact on Chrysler. force.

Richard left contentedly, perhaps at this moment, he has the idea of ​​organizing the automobile industry.

Situ Nan informed the president of Chrysler Walter of this result?Chrysler and Chrysler have no objections, and Bank of Mellon is welcome to buy a stake in Chrysler.

"This is a good thing, we need more powerful investors to join." Chrysler laughed.

"Is the company very short of funds?" Situ Nan was a little unhappy, but there was no expression on his face.

Chapter 164 The Automobile Industry Is Attractive (Continued)

"That's not the case. But if there are more big guys like Mellon Bank who want to join, and if it doesn't affect the company's operations, we can use their capital and technology. Why not? At least in terms of raw material procurement, we can save money. Money."

Chrysler explained.Situ Nan naturally understood the truth in the words.

This is a competent professional manager and minority shareholder!

Situ Nan commented secretly.

For Walter?Chrysler, Situ Nan is relieved.Chrysler has extensive experience both in technology and company management.

Since the establishment of Chrysler, in addition to arranging a sales genius Anderson as Chrysler's deputy, Situ Nan almost completely handed over Chrysler to Chrysler for management, and even the company's name is the other party, and he fully respects the other party.

In history, although Chrysler is Walter?It was founded by Chrysler, but his descendants did not work for Chrysler and did not hold shares in the company, so Chrysler did not become a family business like Ford.

Without too many restrictions, Chrysler will be more dynamic in its development. Otherwise, it will not once surpass Ford to become the second largest in the US auto industry due to its inherent deficiencies.

Unless he wants to follow the example of Ford, run the entire company into his own kingdom, and then personally and painstakingly manage, otherwise as the company develops, more investors will definitely join.

"Are our products still concentrated on trucks?" Situ Nan asked.

"Yes. Our Dodge trucks sell well and are very popular. Hospitals, bus companies, government, military, and transportation companies all order our products." Chrysler said excitedly.

As in history, the young Chrysler acquired Dodge Motors and swayed ahead of other auto companies in truck manufacturing.

As if feeling disappointed by Situ Nan, Chrysler smiled again: "In addition to trucks, our cars are also good, much better than the old Ford Model T, but the price is more expensive."