The journey starts from the Titanic

"Well! It makes sense. The Italians should have taken a fancy to American military technology, after all, Italian tanks..."

Situ Nan shook his head, and couldn't think of a somewhat famous armored vehicle or tank made by Italy.

Walter Chrysler went around on William Street and finally found William Financial Holdings in an unremarkable building at the end of the street. Finally he found Situ Nan: "Damn, why did you put the company in such a remote place? William Financial Holdings The company should move to the Chrysler Building."

"Let's talk about it when the building is completed!" Situ Nan smiled. Chrysler has been busy with the Chrysler Building. This time he came to find himself, probably because of the building, so he asked him, "How did the building site be selected?"

Chrysler nodded: "I found a piece of land on Lexington Street in East Manhattan and plan to buy it, but the land belongs to the Cooper School. They refuse to sell it, but rent it."

"To build a house on land without land ownership, there will be no shortage of wrangling in the future. Is there any other choice?" Situ Nan asked.The Cooper School knew that Edison’s alma mater had a small area, and it was impossible for a school as large as the University of California, William, in Manhattan, which is very expensive.

"Of course, my second choice is Fifth Avenue, but the cost is much more expensive."

Chrysler said.

"It's Fifth Avenue! I like Manhattan's central axis, where there is Central Park and Broadway. After the building is completed, in addition to commercial use, some floors can also be converted into high-rise residential apartments."

Situ South Road.

Just after taking care of William Financial's affairs, he was free and suggested that Chrysler take him to see the land.

I went and found that the place Chrysler chose was at the intersection of West 33rd Street at 35 Fifth Avenue.

by!Isn't this the address of the Empire State Building?

Situ Nan thought to himself, what a coincidence!If the Chrysler Building is built here, the Empire State Building will be moved elsewhere in the future.

There is no shadow of the Empire State Building. What is in front of you is an old department store. Nearby is a shop selling groceries. As Chrysler said, it will cost some money to buy this place.

"Just buy the department store and nearby land and develop it into a central business district as a whole!" Situ Nan told Chrysler of his own thoughts.

"It's a good idea, but the owner of the land has to face him!" Chrysler laughed.

"I want to come forward? Whose land is it?" Situ Nan asked with a smile.

"Our Lord Governor!" Chrysler said.

It turned out to be the Roosevelt family!This is no wonder, because the Roosevelt family is the big landlord of Fifth Avenue.

"No problem, I think he will save me face." Situ Nan believed in himself.

In the governor election that just ended, Franklin Roosevelt was elected and became the first lame governor of the United States. His success was inseparable from the support of Stuart. Cummins Broadcasting Corporation and the New York Times have spared no effort to promote Franklin Roosevelt. To a very big effect.

The William Foundation also donated money to the Women and Children Protection Association, which has a close relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt. It happened that Franklin Roosevelt’s campaign strategy included protecting the rights of women and children. During the election, many women voted for Roosevelt.

Situ Nan felt that buying land from the Roosevelt family was not difficult.

Although Roosevelt's own political views were not in line with the interests of the William Consortium, Situ Nan was still willing to support him for a simple reason.

Seeing that Situ Nan took over the task, Chrysler was relieved. He told Situ Nan that the building design drawings were soon completed and he had already hired a famous New York architecture firm.

"By the way, let me tell you something!" Situ Nan remembered something and stopped Chrysler.

"The Italians want to cooperate with Chrysler?" Chrysler asked with some doubts. He glanced at Situ Nan and saw that Situ Nan didn't care much. People came to the door as a result of the cooperation between Chevron Oil Company and the Italian.

"Okay! Maybe it's another opportunity for Chrysler. We already own Citroen, so we don't care if we have another Fiat partner."

Chrysler said casually.

To be precise, Stuart held part of Citroen's shares, and later the shares were transferred to Chrysler Automobiles, so Chrysler Automobiles became one of Citroen's shareholders.

Chrysler Motors surpassed Ford Motor Company. I really want to thank Situ Nan for his early layout in the European automobile industry in order to successfully enter the European automobile market.

"Okay! I'm leaving! I have to see how the designer has designed my building? I will definitely tell him to add the design requirements for the high-rise apartment."

Chrysler left happily after speaking.

Seeing Chrysler's departure, Situ Nan shook his head in his heart. This guy is now on the Chrysler Building. He didn't see how fierce the competition between the three major US auto companies is today. The General Motors Empire is rising and it merges with Chevrolet Buick Osmo. Brands that are more prestigious than others have also raised a lot of funds from Wall Street and continue on the road of mergers and acquisitions.

And Ford, which always likes to be self-reliant, has also launched a legendary generation of sacred cars-Type A, which is welcomed by the market and is expected to continue the myth of Type T cars. If Chrysler Motors does not redouble its efforts, it is very likely that even the status of the second child will not be maintained. .

Roosevelt’s residence was on Fifth Avenue, and Situ Nan appeared in front of the Roosevelt couple in a short while.

Upon meeting, Roosevelt thanked Situ Nan: "Although it is a bit cliché, I still want to thank you and the William Foundation for your support."

Situ Nan of course accepted the Roosevelt's gratitude and smiled: "Franklin, although your policies are inconsistent with the interests of big companies, my personal psychology supports you."

The Roosevelt and his wife were a little stunned. They didn't expect Situ Nan to say so bluntly. Speaking of which, the relationship between the William Consortium and the Republican Party was much closer. In recent years, the Roosevelt family has been supported by Situ Nan.

"It's a bit contradictory, isn't it? But business is business, and individuals are individuals." Situ Nan shrugged and said with a relaxed expression.

"Very good explanation." Roosevelt smiled, seeing sincerity in Situ Nan's eyes, and he was a little moved.

Chapter 207 Dasheng and Toyota's Gamble

Prior to being elected governor, Roosevelt Lawyers had been the legal counsel of the William Foundation Meihua Company and the improved Anliangtang. Eleanor Roosevelt was also one of the directors of the William Foundation, actively participating in social affairs and replacing her husband who could not walk. Re-accumulate political resources and personal connections in New York.

The Roosevelt and his wife were happy for Situ Nan's arrival, and they were also wondering what happened to Situ Nan's visit?

"Speaking of business, I want to do business with the Roosevelt family. How about selling me the land on Fifth Avenue?" Situ Nan asked directly.

The Roosevelt and his wife were a little surprised. Situ Nan actually took a fancy to a piece of land. The couple glanced at it, as if saying, "That's it? Is there any difference between buying a piece of land and buying a cabbage for a rich man like him?"

The couple exchanged their eyes and felt that this matter was okay.Roosevelt nodded, "That's okay! But can you tell me what you are buying land for?"

"Yes, the environment on Fifth Avenue is good. Our family is on Fifth Avenue. Buying a piece of land to build a house is just right." Eleanor Roosevelt laughed, and the husband sang and followed Situ Nan to test Situ Nan.

"There is no ulterior motive. The Chrysler Automobile Company is going to build a building, and they have taken a fancy to your family's land."

Situ Nan smiled.

"Oh, that must be a great plan! Chrysler, I have a Chrysler car at home." Roosevelt laughed.

"Extraordinary plan! The investment will not be less than US$50 million. It will be the tallest building in the United States and a comprehensive commercial project integrating business, leisure, entertainment and residence."

Situ Nan nodded with a smile, looked at Roosevelt, saw that his face was happy, and then said, "As for the land, you have agreed, and a lawyer will come over to discuss with you soon. Of course, this time our trading partner It's the Roosevelt family, so we can't hire Roosevelt Lawyers to act as our agent!"

"Why not? I have retired from the law firm. I am now the governor of New York. I hope to promote this big project, both publicly and privately."

Roosevelt also said humorously.

Situ Nan did not stay for long, and left after the matter was settled, leaving the Roosevelt and his wife to continue digesting the news.

"My dear, this is really good news!" Eleanor Roosevelt laughed.

"It's really good news!"

Roosevelt sighed and added another sentence in his mind, "I never thought he had such a deep relationship with Chrysler Automobiles! The Republican government has been controlled by a consortium, and the consortium can easily come up with large sums of money to build high-rise buildings."