Xu Zhi asked curiously, "What method?"

Currie said: "American congressmen are representatives of various forces, and it is almost impossible to unify them, and we Goldman Sachs can't do it, but there is one person, as long as we get him, we can quickly end this matter." ”

Xu Zhidao: "Are you talking about Reagan?"

Curry nodded: "Yes, in recent years, Reagan has been linking his political achievements to the recovery of the economy, and attracting foreign investment in the United States is one of his core steps, as long as he says a word, this matter will be over soon." ”

Xu Zhi asked, "He shouldn't personally intervene in this kind of thing, right?"

Currie smiled: "Of course, and this time is more sensitive, so this matter is arranged by our Goldman Sachs, so it's better for you not to come forward." ”

Xu Zhi nodded and said, "Yes, then it's hard for you." ”

If it is under normal circumstances, it is okay to go to meet the president, but during this time, all the media eyes are on the acquisition, so it is better to keep a low profile.

And since Goldman Sachs has proposed this plan, it is basically already sure that it is easiest for them to come forward, and they only need to pay for it.

At the last moment of this kind of marathon, it is even more necessary to be cautious.

In the days that followed, Xu spent another $10 million, and under the Goldman Sachs campaign, Reagan's team received $5 million in campaign funds, this year is '83, and next year, a new challenger will emerge to compete with the incumbent president for the next president.

August 6, 10 a.m

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States officially announced that it had agreed to the Blackstone Fund's application for the merger and acquisition of Disney, and also announced a series of signing conditions, and Peter announced a high-profile follow-up new capital injection plan for Disney under the flash of many media, including a direct one-time mobilization of $100 million to help Disney get out of the current predicament, and the film and television department will shoot more anime films to meet people's spiritual needs.

"Congratulations, Eric, you've got the world's biggest entertainment company. The visitor gave Xu Zhi a warm hug, and he was John Cena, vice president of Citibank.

After receiving CFIUS approval, Blackstone signed a formal agreement with The Walt Disney Company, and all participants in the acquisition were invited to a gala dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan.

Citibank is one of the financial backers behind this acquisition, originally, Citi wanted to monopolize the loan, but Xu Zhi did not agree, the acquisition of Disney, the main financial support is Standard Chartered Bank, Citi only got a fraction, naturally very unwilling.

Later, Vice President John Cena personally approached Xu Zhi to seek closer cooperation, Xu Zhi had been waiting for this guy to take the bait, and after some negotiation, Citibank promised to provide a low-interest loan to Disney in the future, in addition to the company's development, it can also be used to pay off the high-interest loans that Disney owed to other banks.

In this way, the two sides win-win, Disney obtained funds, and also reduced the pressure of repaying some funds, while Citi gave a discount, but there is still a lot of room for profit.

The most important thing in doing business in the United States is to learn to share interests, pull some American consortia into your camp, develop and benefit together, so that when appropriate, these consortia will also help you solve some troubles.

However, it is also important not to put all the eggs in one basket, in terms of loans, if they are handed over to a bank, then all their financial conditions are very easy to be thoroughly understood by the other party, and it is easy to cause risks, so even if you win over the Citigroup consortium, you will not hand over your lifeblood to others.

For example, for the expansion of Best Buy, Xu Zhi is looking for **** bank, and this merger and acquisition of Disney introduced the British Standard Chartered Bank, and there are many choices, and these banks will also provide more preferential treatment in order to compete.

"This is thanks to Mr. Senna's support. Xu Zhi smiled politely.

John Cena picked up the wine glass of the waiter next to him and said, "Eric, we at Citibank are very interested in any business you have, so at any time in the future, as long as you need financing, we at Citibank can serve you at any time." ”

Although Citi did not get a large share of the loan from this Disney acquisition, John Cena was not unhappy, and this kind of attempt to turn Disney and even other properties owned by Xu Zhi into his long-term big customers, any banker knows that long-term cooperation with a top company will bring great benefits, far greater than the benefits of a single loan.

"No problem, I will definitely give priority to Citibank for future investments in the United States. Xu Zhi said politely.

The previous Xu Zhi, although his worth is not low, is responsible for Goldman Sachs' actions in the United States, and he keeps a low profile. But now it is completely different, the news of the acquisition of Disney that shocked the world has made Xu Zhi on the front page of mainstream media in most countries around the world, and even the cover of Time magazine has a photo of Xu Zhi.

Since he is no longer low-key, Xu Zhi of course also needs to come forward to get acquainted with some financial associations in the United States, and the sharing of business opportunities is the basic condition for entering the United States.

What's more, Disney changed owners, and some American consortia also took the lead to release goodwill, Xu Zhi was naturally happy to accept it, everyone is here to make money, naturally hello, hello, hello, everyone.

After a few more pleasantries with John Cena, Xu Zhi got acquainted with the CEOs of many large American companies and funds, and exchanged business cards with each other.

"Boss, this is New York Governor Mario Cuomo. Peter originally introduced the people who came to the scene with Xu Zhi, and he was one of the biggest names on Wall Street before joining the Blackstone Fund.

Halfway through the evening, Mr. Governor arrived, and although it was late, no one had any opinions.

Mario Cuomo is a legend in American politics, growing up in an ordinary family, his father was a grocery store owner, and with his own efforts, he won the highest scholarship at Columbia University, then entered Harvard Law School, and then entered politics, and last year, he defeated the then Democratic candidate, New York City Mayor Ed Coker, and the Republican candidate, millionaire Louis Gree, and successfully elected governor of New York, becoming one of the most powerful people in the whole United States.

"Mr. Xu, my son loves your Mario game very much!" Mario Cuomo said humorously.

"Hahaha......" Everyone around him laughed.

"Mr. Governor, if you'll allow me, I can give him a full Mario game set. Xu Zhi said with a smile, Mario Cuomo's son is also a powerful character, because in the original history, his son Andrew Cuomo also successfully became the governor of New York in the 21st century, and this father and son will control New York almost like an iron bucket in the future.

"Thank you very much. Mario Cuomo smiled and continued, "I wonder what Mr. Xu thinks of New York City?"

"I like it very much. Xu Zhi didn't understand what the other party meant, so he could only answer vaguely.

Mario Cuomo nodded and smiled, "Since Mr. Xu likes New York very much, do you feel interested in investing in New York?"