The journey starts from the Titanic

Situ Nan didn't need to tell Hoover about this situation. He knew in his heart that Alberta's oil resources would exist in his oil empire as an oil reserve.

In the next ten years, Situ Nan will continue to expand the land holdings in Alberta in the name of Guben Energy Company and California Agriculture Company, replacing the railway company to become the second largest landowner in Alberta.Of course, the biggest one is the local government.

As far as Hoover is concerned, this cannot be done either. The best reason is that the United States needs Canadian beef, and it is normal to invest in animal husbandry in Alberta.

Time was limited, and Hoover hurried back to Washington without discussing with Situ Nan.Before leaving, he also recommended Situ Nan to invest in the energy market in Tennessee.

Tennessee is located in the southern United States. Compared with the oil-rich Texas, Tennessee and several nearby southern agricultural states, Tennessee is economically backward. In the United States with a per capita annual income of more than $600, Tennessee’s per capita annual income is only 180 Dollars!

It can be seen that it is behind.However, the southern states through which the Tennessee River flows are rich in hydropower resources, and private power companies have built many hydroelectric power stations on the Tennessee River.Hydroelectric power generation accounts for 30% of the total power generation in the United States. Hydropower stations in the Tennessee River Basin contribute half of the electricity. It can be said that the Tennessee River Basin in the United States is the energy center of the United States.

Situ Nan has always had a keen interest in the electricity market. Most of the electricity resources in the United States are controlled by more than 2,000 private companies. Investing in Tennessee Hydropower is indeed a good project.

"My friend, have you heard a joke?" Situ Nan looked at Hoover's broad forehead and smiled suddenly.

"what?"

"People say that Hoover is the secretary of commerce and deputy ministers of the rest of the cabinet!"

Hoover was stunned and realized that Situ Nan ridiculed him for being too lenient.Hoover often interferes in other areas of work. In the Republican government that pursues the government's low-level administration, the Department of Commerce is undoubtedly a strong department in the cabinet.

"The Tennessee River basin really needs to be well managed. It is too poor and the best development direction is electricity." Hoover sighed, looking at Situ Nan expectantly.

Situ Nan nodded. Regardless of the numerous power stations on the banks of the Tennessee River, there are very few ordinary people who can actually use electricity. The power company is reluctant to invest money to install electric wires in the countryside.

Coolidge was swearing in oil lamps and candles in his hometown in the country.

Situ Nan would not be too stupid to spend money to send electricity to the countryside, but he is still willing to consider investing in the electricity market of the Tennessee River.Hoover is quite satisfied with this result.

If this is feasible, Stuart’s character will definitely not make a fuss. After the power station is built, high energy consumption companies such as Giant and Alcoa will also enter Tennessee as supporting projects to promote local economic development. .

In other words, the Ministry of Commerce has really broad control, and Hoover himself is very busy. After attending the Chrysler celebration party, he then held an industry conference on automobile manufacturing regulations. Until Situ Nan left the United States, he did not see this "enthusiastic" "friend.

"Regarding investment in Canada, you should pay attention to follow up, cooperate closely with Guben Energy, and it is best to open other companies to purchase land in Alberta."

Situ Nan told He Yongyuan.After Hoover left, he drank a lot of alcohol.

He Yongyuan nodded and said, "Canada is rich in forestry resources, and I am more optimistic about the paper industry."

"Yeah. Good vision." Situ Nan praised.

It is also a good thing that He Yongyuan wants to invest in Canadian forestry, and Situ Nan does not stop him.In recent years, He Yongyuan followed Situ Nan, and the Hong Kong He family has become a hot family in Hong Kong. China, South China, and the British and French Southeast Asian colonies all have their businesses. He Yongyuan himself has invested a lot in the United States, which is basically considered international. Chinese family.

The U.S. press and publishing industry is developed. As the world's largest paper market, it is developing rapidly. Investing in the paper industry in Canada has increasingly become a new choice for American paper companies.

"Canada is sparsely populated and rich in resources. It's best to dig out all its resources!" Situ Nandao, slammed his cigar into the ashtray.

He hates and loves Canada. What is certain is that foreign investment has greatly promoted Canada's economic development and created jobs for Canadians who clamor for anti-Chinese.

As expected by Hoover, Situ Nan told Richard of his proposal that the Mellon family was also interested, and Cummins Electric and Giant also agreed to invest in the Tennessee Hydropower Project.

Pacific Watt Electric Company and Guben Energy Company, which are controlled by Cummins Electric's energy division, jointly invested 10.2 million US dollars to establish Tennessee Electric Power Company, which will acquire and construct hydropower stations in the Tennessee Basin with a total designed installed capacity of 3 million kWh.

Alcoa and Giant also participated and set up a branch in Memphis.The rapid development of the construction industry and the automobile industry requires more and more aluminum products. Giants like Alcoa will naturally not let go of the rich power resources of the Tennessee River, and the giant company also needs cheap electricity to produce nitrate (synthetic ammonia). The provision of chemical fertilizers for the southern agricultural states of the United States is basically self-produced and sold by related companies of the William Consortium.

Investing in the Tennessee hydropower project has been relatively slow (compared to other industries). In order to ease the financial pressure, Stuart called Robles: "Put Wall Street money into the Tennessee power station to ensure that the investment will not depreciate."

Robles provides financial services for this. The credibility of the two companies, Pacific Watt and Guben Energy, is reliable. Fundraising from Wall Street financial institutions is also relatively smooth. The first issue of US$3 million corporate bonds was subscribed within six months. Empty, effectively ensuring that the project proceeded on schedule.This is not to mention later.

What really changed the hydropower market in the Tennessee Basin was the Roosevelt New Deal ten years later. The famous Tennessee River Basin Authority was established at that time.But it is a bit early to say this.

Back in New York, Situ Nan and Robles talked about Tennessee Hydropower, and Robles seemed to be more enthusiastic about the cotton futures market in Tennessee.Several years later, Robles Securities has succeeded in Chicago's grain futures market, controlling the 4% wheat futures market in the United States.

"Are you looking at the cotton in the central and southern regions now?" Situ Nan frowned and looked at Robles with some worry.Agricultural machinery, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides promote agricultural production in the United States, but overall, American agriculture will be stagnant for the next ten years.

"Don't worry! We are predators. We have never been the only one who eats others, and no one else eats us. Our speculation is very successful, isn't it?"

Robles smiled confidently.Speaking of investment, no one knows Situ Nan's madness better than him.

"Ok!"

Situ Nan felt that his worries were superfluous, and Robles was right. Robles Securities would not lose to any financial company in terms of capital or talent reserves.

"U.S. cotton is relatively easy to export. Textile mills in South China and China need a lot of cotton, so consider it." Situ Nan reminded.

"And the Soviet Union!" Robles smiled knowingly.

In terms of financial investment, Robles has extensive experience. Now that he has a plan, Situ Nan also feels relieved and let the other party toss.

It is very convenient to engage in business activities in the United States. Except for taxation, the government has almost no supervision, so within a few days, Robles established a branch in Memphis.

Robles said to do it. Within two years, Robles will gradually become one of the major financial companies in the local cotton futures market.

When returning to New York, the basketball players of the Chinese United Team, arranged by the South China Consulate, went to Europe in advance to join the South China delegation.

Situ Nan lived in the Hudson River for two days, visited Kuzdova's mother and daughter, and went to Washington to meet Laura and them.It was April 26 when the William was sailing to France with the Situ Nan family, and almost missed the wonderful opening ceremony of the Olympic Games....

Turning to the international edition of the New York Times, a familiar figure broke into his sight in the newspaper. It was a delicate and young face with confident and firm eyes. His name was Adolf?Hitler!

After the failed riot at the Munich Beer Hall, he was arrested and imprisoned.In court, his impassioned speech won a lot of applause, and he was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

"It turned out to be this guy!" Situ Nan smiled and shook his head, feeling that the world is really small. Since he got in touch with industrial giants such as Krupp and BASF, Situ Nan no longer needs to fawn on his moustache. He didn't expect to see it in the newspaper. This news.

Chapter 8 Zhang Bangxian, Ambassador to France

"Dad, who is this?" Little Andy walked in and looked at the newspaper curiously.

"He is a funny bastard!" Situ Nan touched his son's head affectionately, picked him up, and taught him to read newspapers.

"Is the bastard funny? Can I play with him?" Little Andy looked at Situ Nan innocently.

"No! Children can't play with bastards." Situ Nan shook his head and smiled, "When we arrive in Paris, there are so many fun things. We can go to the Olympic Games!"

In fact, Hitler only spent eight months in jail!After he came out, he was better off. Because of his imprisonment, his popularity has greatly increased. In response to that sentence-how can you know what is wrong?

Now the unemployment rate in Germany remains high. Compared with the hungry people on the streets of Berlin, they are not too humiliating to go to jail.

That guy created "My Struggle" in prison. This book pointed the way to countless Germans. Speaking of which, a best-selling author appeared soon after.Ha ha.

Laura showed great interest in returning to Paris, walking along the Seine into the city, exclaiming from time to time.

"Oh! It's so beautiful. The coffee shop by the river has been repaired. It's the same as the original one. I haven't been there for a long time." Laura said excitedly.Her attitude also infected the children around her.

"Seeing you are happy, do you want to go too? Alice!" Situ Nan hugged her young daughter and made her laugh.

"Hehe..." Alice giggled, she didn't know how difficult it was to come here from the United States thousands of miles away, but she still liked the feeling of being brought out to play.

"Tower! Tower! I saw it!" Little Andy pointed excitedly at the Eiffel Tower in the distance, her face flushed, and she looked more excited than seeing the Statue of Liberty in New York.