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1917 was a bumper year for Situ Nan. In politics, Situ Nan does not have too deep connections. Although he has already worked in this direction, he has spent a lot of money on public relations firms to gain the favor of some parliamentarians.

But again, some things can't be bought with money, and connections need Situ Nan to operate, which takes a certain amount of time.

In addition to gaining a certain amount of favor from the Roosevelt family, the person who Situ Nan can pass the exam is his father-in-law Andrew.

He knew that his rise must have inadvertently offended many people, and the William consortium had inadvertently snatched the cake that had lost to other consortia in history, and it was hard to guarantee that it would not be hated.

If it is normal business competition, Situ Nan is not afraid, but he is afraid of interference from other aspects. For example, a judge who has a pain in the egg will suddenly send you a summons or something, although it may not necessarily hurt you, but this kind of trouble will generally last for a period of time, which is very annoying.

The old Morgan was so powerful back then, and the savior of American finance, wasn't he still sent to court?

Situ Nan hopes to get help from Andrew, and it is important to befriend the Mellon family, because Andrew will soon come to power, and he will be the finance minister for 12 years, and after three presidents, he seems to be a powerful person.

Only an alliance of interests is solid. After some deliberation, Situ Nan made a staggering decision, (if anyone knew)

"Why are you selling some of your shares in Bethlehem United Steel?" Andrew's gray eyes widened, and he looked at Situ Nan in surprise.

Soon after returning from visiting William University, Andrew was pulled to the study by Situ Nan, saying that there was something important to discuss, but he didn't expect Situ Nan to ask the Mellon family to take a stake in Bethlehem United Iron and Steel Company.

"Yes. Andrew, didn't you hear it right, didn't the Mellon family always want to fight Morgan in the steel industry? Now is the opportunity to take a stake in Bethlehem United Steel and it will be your best bet, after all, it is only in the steel industry that is second only to U.S. Steel. After becoming a shareholder of Bethlehem United Steel, I don't think the Mellon family's influence in the steel industry belongs to Morgan at all, right? Situ Nan said seriously.

"Why? Bethlehem United Steel has always been profitable, how can you have such an idea? Andrew stared at Situ Nan majestically, unable to guess the thoughts of this fast son-in-law.

Being stared at by Andrew, Situ Nan's scalp felt a little numb, he took a deep breath and said, "Because I'm afraid of death, people like me who rise like a comet have made it difficult for many people to sleep." You know, God doesn't let a person get too much, and sometimes the cake is too big for a person to eat alone. ”

Situ Nan handed over the report on Bethlehem United Steel.

Andrew gave a quick glance, secretly surprised in his heart, it is no secret that the stock price of Bethlehem is high and the market value is high. But Situ Nan alone accounts for forty percent of the shares, which is indeed a bit high.

Once exposed, it will become a sensation, and Situ Nan himself will become the target of public criticism. Fortunately, this kid knows how to register several different companies, hide himself behind his back, and make a fortune in a muffled voice.

"It's not as strict as you think, this country is democratic and free, the law will protect private property, and you don't have to worry about the government will seek to seize your property."

Andrew smiled and comforted, "But you have achieved so much at such a young age, and you will eventually cause some criticism, and it is right not to show your head, not to be in the limelight, and to make a fortune quietly." Not to mention anything else, you have $400 million in assets from a steel company alone, and it's scary to think about."

Andrew was speechless, his eyes flashed, and he said: "It's okay to go out at a different point, after all, the speculation between you and Robles in New York two years ago was really too much, and now many people know that you did it, and they are starting to pay attention to you." It would be a good idea to carve out some of Bethlehem's stock, and it would also be a good way to gag some people's mouths. ”

Situ Nanyan nodded. At that time, he just wanted to make a fortune desperately, borrowed 30 million from the Mellon family and others, and then teamed up with Robles to use financial leverage to short the stock market before the outbreak of World War I, and seek more than 100 million dollars from it.

This success was built on the heavy losses of countless speculators, but after a brief period of turmoil, the US stock market recovered. After Situ Nan's successful shorting, the stocks he bought soared sharply, hitting and pulling, all thanks to Situ Nan's unpredictable prophet.

It was also this battle that laid the foundation of the William Consortium. The thrill is still vivid in Situ Nan's mind.

He guessed that Andrew was also beginning to know what he was doing at that time, right? After all, some of the money for speculation came from Gulf Oil and Mellon. For Robles's sake, Andrew was silent, not only silent, but also probably covering up a lot for himself and Robles

"Old fox, it's really okay, it's okay, now it's finally your own. Otherwise," Situ Nan commented on Andrew in his heart, but he was a little moved in his heart.

If you are willing to give up, you will get if you are willing to give up. Andrew looked at Situ Nan with satisfaction, he was still too satisfied with this son-in-law. He thought for a moment and said, "In this way, the Mellon family buys 5 shares of Bethlehem United Steel, and I will recommend the rest to other families." After all, this company was created by you, and it is a bit unsafe to keep 20 shares, so you don't want to sell so much, or keep 30 shares. ”

"Okay," Situ Nan naturally had no choice. Andrew only ate 5 shares and does not seem to have no ambitions for Bethlehem United Steel.

However, after becoming a shareholder of Bethlehem United Steel, the influence of the Mellon family in the steel industry has been greatly strengthened, plus several large steel companies such as Amco Steel Company and National Steel Company, which are controlled by the Mellon family itself, as well as the Mellon family's forbidden Alcoa, a steel alliance with Bethlehem United Steel Company as the core and many steel companies as the backbone is about to emerge, which seems to be directed at American Steel Corporation

However, neither Situ Nan nor Andrew thought of forming a super-monopoly giant similar to American Steel, and several of its steel companies only formed a loose alliance to tacitly resist the aggressive momentum of American Steel. These also include the Rockefeller and Cleveland conglomerates, and steel companies other than Bethlehem United Steel, which maintain a good relationship with the Mellon family.

When the business developed to a certain extent, Situ Nan became more and more eager to obtain resources other than the economy to protect the smooth development of the William Foundation.

Without affecting his controlling stake in Bethlehem United Iron and Steel Company, it is worthwhile for Situ Nan to give up part of his interests to obtain something other than money, and to win over some big families to become his allies.

Pay now just to get more in the future. As long as the William Consortium can seize the opportunity in the next few years to take the lead in the three major industries of construction, automobiles, and electrical manufacturing, it will not matter if it loses Bethlehem United Steel by then.

In Stuart's outlook, Occidental Petroleum, Cummins Power, Chrysler and Fannie Mae will be the focus of the William Consortium. Bethlehem United Steel had another year of glory, and then it would be a long slow and steady development until World War II.

Of course, Situ Nan did not plan to give up on Bethlehem United Steel, but only began to plan a new investment direction.

For Situ Nan, the First World War basically ended in 1917, and the following year would not have too many turning points except for expanding production, making money, making money, and making money.

Andrew was very pleased with Situ Nan's maturity and ability to be a man, he didn't know that Situ Nan actually wanted more. Because Situ Nan has an ulterior ambition in his heart, that is, the newborn William Consortium will be obscure under the protection of Andrew, and when its wings are hardened, whether it is independently developing the two super oil fields in Texas or buying the bottom in 1929, he will no longer be afraid of anyone.

I don't know if Andrew heard any rumors about the Nanyang Foundation, but he said to Situ Nan before leaving: "In the United States, money and politics have always been linked, and big businessmen are actually politicians, and they are one.

It is not uncommon to use money to manipulate politics, especially in large foreign companies, and the power of the United States is a strong guarantee for American businessmen.

Stoney, though I am not quite aware of some of your tendencies, I tell you that if it is in the interests of the United States, I can share in it for you, no matter how great it may be. ”

It's not that Andrew has any strange ability to know about the Hermes-Epitek Foundation, but just by looking at his words and deeds, he will always find some clues. Andrew also speculated something from Situ Nan's Meihua Company.

Is it exhortation or encouragement? Situ Nan didn't want to know, he only knew that when the Gulf Oil Company pumped oil in the South Seas, Andrew would stand firmly on his side.

The United States is a country of immigrants, and it is normal for immigrants to have deep feelings for their homeland. One of the more special ones is the Jews, the leader of the American Jews, Jacob? Schiff is a prime example.

Loans to Japan to fight Tsarist Russia, loans to the Allies, prohibition of loans to Russia, help the Jews, participation in Jewish affairs, zealous charity about the Jews, etc., Jacob? Schiff was not only a tycoon, but also a hero to the Jews. Although he was often attacked by anti-Semites and called a conspirator, no one could touch a single hair.

Because he is strong enough, has deep connections in the United States, and is determined and unswerving. All of these made Situ Nan envious and admired.

Although there is no Jacob? Schiff's courage, but Situ Nan thinks he is powerful, because he has more than a hundred years of knowledge than others, which no one can match.

In 1917, if there is anything else to mention, the Meihua Company in the Dutch island of Sumatra in the South Seas has taken control of the plantation industry in the Medan area. Large numbers of Chinese workers are immigrating from the mainland and scattered on farms. Some of the selected able-bodied workers were organized for military training at secret bases in dense forests.

The proud Dutch may not believe in God, but they will definitely believe that money is their God, and with money, Meihua Company can do a lot in Nanyang.

301 is still tender!

301 is still tender! ，

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