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Occidental Petroleum will first integrate Sinclair Petroleum's resources, first connect the pipeline from Oklahoma to Houston, and then connect the Guò pipeline from the central part of the pipeline, and it will not take long to turn it into cash, and then gradually advance along the oil and gas fields to the north. Without a single step, our investments will have an immediate effect.

The financial pressure may be a little higher in the early stage, but it is all under my control. ”

Situ Nan said confidently.

As for the Rim of the Atlantic plan, the difficulties will not be very great, and in fact, the Western oil companies have already established shipping routes, oil ports, and oil tankers, and have actually established sales networks in New York, Pennsylvania, and other eastern continents, but the scale is relatively small, and as long as we follow the established plan and go step by step, there will be no problem.

Unless the U.S. economy fails and the auto industry goes backwards, Occidental oil companies can rely on the proceeds from oil sales to complete their expansion.

"Maybe Gulf Oil could be a part of that. It's good for both parties. Seeing Situ Nan's confident look, Andrew said.

"Hmm." Situ Nan thought for a moment and nodded, if he got the financial support of Mellon Bank, the development of Western Petroleum Company would be faster. In particular, Andrew, as U.S. Treasury Secretary, can reduce pressure from the political side.

This is not the first cooperation with the Mellon family, and Situ Nan is not worried that the Mellon family will shadow himself in the cooperation.

If Situ Nan remembers correctly, after World War II, Gulf Oil was finally bought by Chevron Oil. If you make an effort, it is estimated that Chevron Oil's future annexation of Gulf Oil will have to wait until after World War II.

It is also becoming more and more clear to join forces with the Mellon family to deal with the Standard Oil System led by Exxon and Mobil. The premise is that it cannot be infiltrated by Rockefeller.

Situ Nan thought to himself.

In his previous life, the Mellon family had no successor, and most of the industries in his hands were infiltrated by the Rockefeller consortium.

Although there was no deep talk, it was to be expected that Occidental Petroleum and Gulf Oil would join forces again, and then Handar and Richard actually cooperated to build a number of refineries in the eastern cities, forming a fierce competition with Exxon.

Coming out of Andrew's study. It was late at night, and the noise outside could not be heard.

Warm and peaceful night.

Situ Nan came to the children's room, and they were already asleep.

Laura smiled slightly when she saw Situ Nan come in. Put down the fairy tale in his hand, cover the quilt, get off the bed, walk in front of Situ Nan, and open his palm, as if to ask for a gift.

Situ Nan kissed Laura's hand lightly, and the two smiled at each other. A qiē is all in the words.

"What is this?" Situ Nan curiously flipped up the socks at the foot of Little Andy's bed, he wanted to see what gifts Laura had prepared for the children...... The next day, Mr. Stuart went to the White House to visit President Coolidge and express his support for him.

However, as mentioned earlier, Coolidge is an uninteresting person, rigid and strict, and always keeps a certain distance from others.

This is a clear person!

Perhaps it is this kind of desireless person who is invulnerable. One sentence to reverse the image of the White House and save the White House from the image of **degenerate.

Even if later generations evaluated Coolidge's prosperity as a false prosperity, they still gave Coolidge himself high praise. Situ Nan also appreciated this. I think Coolidge is a dutiful man!

It's a rarity. If everyone could do their best and do their jobs, the world would be a lot better.

After coming out of the White House, Situ Nan went to visit Secretary of Commerce Herbert? Hoover. Speaking of which, Hoover is still Situ Nan's collaborator, although Hoover once defrauded China's Kailuan Coal Mine, but now the Kailuan Coal Mine has fallen into Situ Nan's hands.

"Hey! Herbert! My friend, are you okay? Situ Nan greeted him warmly as soon as he met.

"Of course. My friend. Hoover hugged Situ Nan warmly, with a smile on his face, and his attitude was much warmer than that of the silent donkey in the White House.

"We've had a good return on our investments this year, have you been reimbursed?" Situ Nan asked with a smile.

"Hmm. Australia or South China is really a good place. Not only Guben Energy Company. I think more American entrepreneurs should be encouraged to invest abroad. Hoover smiled and nodded.

As Minister of Commerce, he has a great deal of influence, not only responsible for foreign trade, but also responsible for domestic economic development, especially the development of emerging industries such as road transportation and wireless broadcasting, in which the Ministry of Commerce plays an important role.

Perhaps later generations thought Hoover was an incompetent person and blamed Hoover for the economic depression. Of course, Hoover is responsible for this, and there are many problems that have been mishandled, but in the United States, which has a liberal economic system that has lasted for more than 100 years, not to mention that the president has no tradition of interfering in the economy, even if there is, this is not something that Hoover can solve by promulgating certain policies alive.

These are all things that will not be mentioned later, but it is undeniable that during his tenure as Secretary of Commerce, Hoover made remarkable achievements and received a lot of praise.

For example, transportation construction and urban planning in the United States have a part of his credit.

"My friend, there's a question that gives me a lot of headaches. Now there are more and more cars on the road, driving faster and faster, accidents are increasing, and some people are very unfortunate to pass away. I think the government should formulate a set of traffic rules to regulate roads to reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents. Do you have anything to build yì? ”

Hoover said with a frown.

If you ask other people, it may be more complicated, but who is Situ Nan? This question is not stressful for him at all, although he has been in this world for more than ten years, he has not forgotten the traffic road in his previous life, even if he moved to the United States in the twenties.

Seeing a confident smile on Situ Nan's lips, Hoover felt a little, and there was a little more smile in his eyes, looking at Situ Nan expectantly.

Situ Nan did not answer Hoover's question directly, but just smiled lightly and talked eloquently: "Every change in the means of transportation is a major manifestation of the progress of human society, and the invention of the means of transportation naturally needs a set of mature and feasible rules to restrain each other's behavior, otherwise it will be chaotic."

Hundreds of years ago, European sailing ships that crossed the ocean to the United States were signaled by flags and summed up a set of feasible maritime traffic rules. Nowadays, steam engines and diesel engines sail around the world, the invention of lights, and the advancement of radio technology can be used to improve the rules of traffic at sea, and communication between them is becoming more and more convenient and fast.

On the railway. A set of feasible and safe operating rules can also ensure that trains in the United States can travel smoothly from California all the way to New York's Grand Central Station. Needless to say, the railroad had an important influence on the United States.

Well, now the era of railways is over, now the age of cars, and then maybe the age of airplanes. The automotive industry has become a leader in industrial development in the United States. Millions of cars are made every year from factories in Detroit, there are more cars, more people, and faster, while the city's roads are not improved in time, and there is no set of traffic rules for passing, and there are no uniform standard highways. It's hard to imagine that there is anything worse than this, as if thousands of screws without uniform specifications, although they all look similar, but put together, they are messy. Not only are such screws unusable, but they can also injure the recognized hand. ”

Hoover did not stop Stuart Nan's words, but nodded his head in agreement from time to time. Situ Nan's words can be regarded as speaking to his heart. "That's true. Uniform standards are especially important for the United States, especially in countries like the United States, where state governments retain a great deal of autonomy. Only a unified standard can effectively unite the country from New York to California. So, I want to make a difference here, and I definitely don't want to see a car from New York arrive in New Jersey and have to abort the trip or even come back because I'm not familiar with the traffic rules in New Jersey. ”

"That's right. So in my opinion, the road construction standards in New Jersey are generally the same as those in New York, for example, the street signs are the same, the same color, the same shape, the same layout, so that people can see at a glance and will not be indistinguishable. ”

Situ Nan swallowed. Enthusiastic, he casually designed the highway signs used in the United States in his previous life, and introduced them to Hoover in detail: "For example, this dark blue sign, with a red strip on it and a white number in the middle, is the highway number 80, which may be the highway from New York to San Francisco." This is a national level highway.

And the highways within the inner states can add some letters to indicate different road sections. Add numbers to indicate the speed of the limit, and even limit the weight of the load, etc. ”

In his previous life, Situ Nan tried to drive from San Francisco along Highway 80 all the way to New York, and many Americans have done this kind of thing, and it feels very cool, so it is not strange to go from a national highway to a country road. Speaking of this, he felt a sense of accomplishment. I'd love to get these things out soon.

A state-level highway across the continent is not possible for the time being, nor is there a Route 80 from San Francisco to New York, but Hoover listened with relish and did not interrupt Situ Nan's "unrealistic" fantasy at all, and drew inspiration from it.

Although he didn't know why Situ Nan knew so many things, he knew that one set of things was feasible and that, once implemented, would effectively improve the transportation situation in the United States.

"It seems that this is not a routine about how to reduce traffic accidents, but a discussion of the wisdom of American road traffic. If only you were my assistant, or would I be your assistant? Hoover laughed, he knew that Situ Nan must have a lot of options.

"Don't! I'm just a businessman and just want to sell more cars. I firmly believe that not only railroads and trains, but the road and automobile industries will change the future of the United States. Situ Nan politely refused.

As soon as he said this, Hoover reacted, remembering that Situ Nan was the owner of Chrysler's large automobile company, smiled slightly, and a trace of disappointment in his heart disappeared immediately.

As the owner of an automobile company, Situ Nan will definitely be more concerned about transportation construction than an official like himself, and at least work harder on his own, which will definitely make Situ Nan contribute to the construction of transportation in the United States, just as he said that he is a businessman.

"Standardized road construction standards, traffic rules, I will organize this aspect of the work, next year I will hold a nationwide traffic road construction standard construction, I hope you give me a more detailed and feasible plan." Hoover said sincerely.

"No problem." Situ Nan naturally agreed, looking at Hoover's sincere eyes, he was actually thinking in his heart: how to build Occidental Petroleum Company's gas stations on these highways or city roads, and closely integrate transportation construction with Occidental Petroleum Company's expansion.

If there are many more gas stations at Occidental Petroleum than at Exxon, hehe-

Well, it must be the best section, next to the gas station, you can also open a M Ji fast food restaurant, so that those tired truck uncles can walk into the M Ji fast food restaurant, and they will have the warmth of home.

Family?

Situ Nan immediately thought again. In addition to gas stations, fast food restaurants, it seems that there should also be hotels - motels.

Don't look at these can't afford to stay overnight, the chain is wide. Along the dense highway network of the United States, it is a big business!

The more Situ Nan thought about it, the more excited he became, and he couldn't wait to roll up his sleeves, pick up the guy and go to build the road.

There is no doubt that this is a huge project, and the huge and developed highway transportation network in the United States in the past life is also the result of the construction of the whole country, from the Coolidge era to after World War II. For half a century, although there was a pause in the middle, the construction of highway transportation in the United States has never stopped, and the automobile giants, oil giants, and steel giants have been behind the scenes to promote this great cause, and of course they have benefited a lot.

Situ Nan didn't think he could swallow it alone. However, when others have not reacted or hesitated, seizing the opportunity and maximizing the benefits has gradually become the most important issue for him.

"We don't seem to have a problem yet?" Hoover said suddenly. Before he could finish speaking, Situ Nan blurted out: "Automobile manufacturing standards!" ”

"Automobile manufacturing standards!"

The two spoke almost in unison, very tacitly, and saw a smile in each other's eyes.

"Leave that to me! I'll talk to someone about Ford and General Motors. That's what they're hoping for. Situ Nan said confidently.

They talked to each other very happily, and they actually felt a sense of sympathy for each other.

The friendship of politicians and profiteers?

Is there a profiteer like me who serves the people and has great ambitions?

Situ Nan thought with some self-deprecation.

In addition to road transportation, Hoover was also very interested in radio communications and aviation, believing that these emerging industries should be supported by government policies.

Szeto Nan was convinced, and offered many insightful ideas, which Hoover gladly accepted. In several later radio conferences and aviation conferences. All of them put forward Situ Nan's construction to promote the development of related industries.

He reaped political achievements, while Situ Nan reaped money. He had huge interests in both radio and aviation.

Back at home, Situ Nan was in a good mood and almost entered the door humming a song.

"Looks like you've got a good harvest!" Andrew said with a smile. With little Alice in his arms, holding little Andrew on the side, and wearing a funny Santa hat on his head, if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, no one would believe the super-rich, wealthy, and powerful Andrew? Mellon will be like a little old man on the street, without any majesty at all.

"Yes. We talked about roads and cars. The Minister of Commerce is concerned about the recent rise in traffic accidents and plans to convene a national conference to discuss the regulation of road traffic construction across the country.

He was pragmatic and we had a great discussion. I was getting ready to talk to someone at Chrysler. Hoover's work could have helped advance the U.S. auto industry. ”

Situ Nan replied, took his daughter from Andrew's arms, kissed him, and the scene was indescribably warm.

In Washington, D.C., the Situ family spent a happy Christmas, and the innocent smiles of the children have remained in Situ Nan's memory.

One day, Situ Nan was thinking about the map, thinking about it for a while, roughly according to the memory of his previous life, he drew three horizontal and three vertical on the map of the United States, like a network, including the No. 80 highway he loved in his previous life.

"Dad, what is this?" Little Andy asked, pointing to the line on the map.

"Highway! Great Highway! As long as you have a car, you can get anywhere. Maybe in the future you can drive from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Situ Nan explained with a smile.

"Really? Shall we drive back? Little Andy looked at Situ Nan expectantly, as if he thought driving was a cool thing.

"Isn't it good to take a boat?" Situ Nan asked with a smile, stroking little Andy's head affectionately.

"It's the sea back and forth, it's all water, and it's not fun at all." Little Andy tilted his head and replied, he had no idea how expensive the William was for their family, and even American millionaires didn't have a chance to take it.

"Definitely. I hate that too. But the road hasn't been repaired yet, and we can't drive home. But when you're older, you'll be able to drive everywhere and even fly around the world. ”

Situ Nan patiently explained.

"Oh! I'm going to fly a plane too, and I'm as handsome as my uncle! Little Andy clenched his little fist with an excited face.

When he was at home, Paul often carried him up and flew the plane, and after being scared twice, the little guy was not afraid of height at all.

"When you grow up, you'll be talking!" Situ Nan pinched his son's face, and said with a smile in his heart: A little kid, do you know what handsomeness is? Maybe in two days I'll like something else again.

After some deliberation, Situ Nan really came up with a plan to regulate urban transportation, which was detailed and the examples listed had been tested in practice.

Although it still needs to be improved, it is enough to regulate urban transportation in the United States and the construction of highways, which Situ Nan is most concerned about.

In his plan, he also plans to build a highway. Of course, there is a fee.

You have to pass by from now on, and leave to buy road money! Quack - (To be continued) RQ

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