Throwing out unmanned logistics systems in the United States is just a decoy for Link to attract a possible hostile opponent.

While the plans were important, he didn't put all his energy into the project.

In the United States, no one can say a word. No matter how powerful he is, he is not sure that he will build an unmanned logistics system with his own strength. Since he can't do it, no matter how big this cake is, he can't make it alone. It's better to throw it out and let others grab it.

He believed that even wild dogs would not bark at people when they had something to eat.

Especially when it depends on him whether this cake can be eaten or not, as long as other consortia want to eat this cake, they will not deal with him immediately.

When Claire returned to Washington, she reported to him about her experience of seeking cooperation. He thinks that those consortia are still very interested in unmanned logistics systems.

Although the US industry has failed in terms of industrial structure, the whole world is the factory of the United States, and a large number of commodities from all over the world arrive in the United States every day to meet the needs of the US market. Then you need a complete logistics system to send goods to all parts of the United States.

So logistics is a very critical industry for the whole United States. As long as you control transportation and logistics, you can control the US economy to some extent.

The industrial structure across the United States is actually very homogeneous. A place may sometimes have only a few main products, especially agriculture. Typically, there are only two or three agricultural products in one or even several states in the United States, and these products must have a well-developed logistics system to transport these products across the United States.

At the same time, the United States imports from all over the world, mainly by sea, and these imported goods must also be transported to all parts of the country by land.

It can be said that without the logistics system, the whole of America would collapse.

For American conglomerates, making money is not the most important purpose for them. What they pay more attention to is how to strengthen their control over American politics and economics. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain the position of the United States in the world.

Judging from the current situation, the unmanned logistics system is undoubtedly more advanced than the existing logistics system. History has proven countless times that what is advanced will eventually replace what is backward. The role of the logistics system in a country's economic development is crucial.

American conglomerates can control the United States, but they can't control the whole world. If other countries apply unmanned logistics systems, the U.S. economy will fall behind.

Perhaps the unmanned logistics system will not let the United States fail for the time being, but it may be the largest practical application of artificial intelligence systems. That's very representative. Or even a turning point in the application of artificial intelligence. From now on, artificial intelligence will be applied on a large scale in the human world.

Link believes that those conglomerates will not allow the United States to gradually lose to the world's second-rate country, just like Britain after World War II.

Those consortia will surely try to get him to hand over the unmanned logistics system. Then he has the chips to face those.

But with those chips, it doesn't mean he can sit back and relax. He is now exchanging space for time, making concessions in the unmanned logistics system, and seeking the development of other undertakings for his own development.

So his other industries had to be adjusted as well.

He first ran to Houston and found Kempner, who was on vacation in Houston.

Late autumn in Texas is still relatively hot, and when Link arrives at Kempner's luxury villa, Kempner is frolicking by the pool with two bikini blondes.

When Kempner saw Link from afar, he slapped the two women's butts and told them to play on their own. He himself got up from his beach chair and greeted him. He laughed and stretched out his right hand and said, "Link, it looks like you're in good spirits! ”

Link shook hands with him and joked, "No, actually. I'm really busy. You didn't see my dark circles because half of Jessica's melanin-removing makeup was used by me. ”

Kempona laughed and said, "Maybe we can sit down over there and talk while we have a drink." ”

Link certainly wouldn't refuse.

Kempner poured Link a glass of champagne and said, "Link, I guess your visit this time must have something to do with the unmanned logistics system you are now implementing." ”

Link nodded and said, "Yes, I do want to talk to you about it." But that's not the main purpose. ”

Kempner was lying on a beach chair and turned his head to him: "Let's talk about the logistics system first?"

"The logistics system is actually very simple. Link took a sip of champagne and said. "Nice champagne!"

"Sent by a French friend of mine. Salon champagne for 04 years. Very nice indeed!"

Link put down his wine glass, also lay down on the beach chair, and said, "Kempner, have you learned about unmanned logistics systems?"

"Mainly from the media. ”

"Then you must know that I need the cooperation of the bank. ”

Kempner took a sip of his glass and said, "Link, I can help you try to convince the other bank shareholders." But I don't know if I will succeed in convincing them. You know, the conditions are not ripe for the implementation of unmanned logistics now. The stakes are too great. ”

"If the conditions are ripe, our banks will not have a chance. Link disagreed with him and said. "Kempner, you can talk to them. If the conditions weren't right, we wouldn't really start a project like that. Even if we end up abandoning such a project, our bank will have nothing to lose. ”

"But if that project fails, it's big bad news. The market's assessment of the bank's share price will decline. They will have losses. Kempner thought for a moment and continued. "You know, they're all looking forward to this bank going public. ”

"No project is completely risk-free. Isn't it? That's good news for the long term. ”

Kempner thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Link, I trust your judgment. Because you've never failed. You are a trusted collaborator. I'll try to convince them. ”

"I look forward to your good news. Link said with a smile. "Next, we should probably talk about the biomass gas project. I know you have a considerable influence on North Texas Pollution-Free Cattle Farms. Now, I need a real demonstration area. That's the only way to get other farmers to buy into the project. ”

He is already working on the Biomass Gas Project Demonstration Base Project, but on his two large farms in Nevada. Those two farms didn't have too many cattle, and it took time to build special pens, pipes and fermenters.

Building such a facility on his own farm, of course, was also for the sake of demonstration. But he had made some small mistakes in his planning. Because the area of the farm is too large, and there are a lot of cattle that need to be raised in the plan. Therefore, the planning scale of the project is also relatively large. It will take more time for the natural gas fermentation facilities on those two farms to be built.

And he now needs to get the project off the ground as soon as possible. so as to enhance their voice in the United States. So he needed a demonstration site that could be put into use in the shortest possible time.

Kempner certainly knew that Link was already building a facility like that, and was waiting to see how much investment it would take and what the real benefits would be.

To put it bluntly, Kempner also hopes to make sure that the profit of biomass gas can be guaranteed before acting.

Now Link seems to be hoping that he will mobilize pollution-free cattle farms and invest money in such projects first.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "Link, the North Texas Association does have farmers who are interested in producing natural gas. But they are also concerned about the risks, such as sales. You know that to get natural gas from pastoral areas to communities, some farms need considerable distances. If these pipes are not laid before, it is difficult for farmers to have no worries. ”

Link nodded and said, "I've got the Benehans Group in touch with the gas sales company. If they are willing to participate in the project, it is of course the best. If they don't want to, I'll set up a special gas sales business. ”

Kempner doesn't think such a promise can convince farmers: "Link, I think they'd rather see something real. ”

Link also knew that there was no basis for his words, and said, "You'll see soon." However, I hope you can help me move. Within half a month, I will apply for the establishment of a natural gas sales company. I think they'll think about it at that time. ”

"Okay, I'll find interested farms to agitate. Plus, my farm will be moving right away. "That's Kempner's biggest support for Link. "If you need land, maybe my farm can sell a part of it to you. ”

It's not that he's stingy and doesn't even want to sell a little bit of land, but if there are fixed buildings on the farm land, the increase in property tax is only a small problem, and the biggest problem is that he needs to pay industrial taxes, which is very troublesome.

Link didn't think about being stingy or generous. He nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll register the company in a city in North Texas." ”

Kempner smiled and said, "I can speak on behalf of the North Texas Pollution-Free Association and support you to set up a company like that." ”