Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat - Chapter 418

Chapter 418 Intimidation and temptation

After careful observation and repeated confirmation, Fang Lang finally confirmed that what Charles Morgan said this time was serious. He also guessed from the expressions of Eli Morgan and Harken Morgan that this was definitely not their original plan.

Obviously, this wave of operations caused Charles Morgan to change his original plan. I have to take out more chips to exchange something with myself.

Now, it seems that the Morgan family, who have spoken out as financiers, already understands Fang Lang’s intentions. Seeing this situation, Fang Lang certainly takes the benefits handed over by the other party without hesitation.

Alvin Rockefeller, who was on the side, saw that the Morgan family seemed to have reached a deal with Fang Lang, and a gleam flashed in his eyes. That’s right, he already knew what Fang Lang wanted.

Moreover, it seems that the other party’s purpose has been achieved.

Obviously, in this confrontation, Fang Lang temporarily gained some advantages, which made him have to raise Fang Lang’s status in his mind again. After all, people who can take advantage of the Morgan family are extremely rare .

Several people looked at Fang Lang, the youngest and youngest here. Everyone knew in their hearts that the Morgan family would not make concessions for no reason. The purpose of all this was obviously aimed at the bank that provided loans to the highway. .

Whether it is Morgan or Rockefeller, everyone knows that since the other party has spoken out this plan in front of everyone, everyone has the opportunity to participate.

As for how to participate, it depends on what kind of bargaining chips everyone can come up with next.

Now that General Marshall is present, everyone did not continue to discuss the selection of the bank in depth. Fang Lang even changed the topic directly:

“Actually, I really think that expressways are a very profitable business. After all, after the construction is completed, they are proper cash cows. You can earn money while sitting at home.

I don’t know if Mr. Morgan and Mr. Rockefeller are interested in taking a share. ”

Fang Lang thought that neither side would reject his proposal, but he didn’t expect everyone to smile slightly after hearing the words, and Charles Morgan even stated directly:

“This kind of asset-heavy investment is not within the business scope of our consortium, and the investment cycle is too long. Our focus is still on the financial industry.”

The other party refused very simply, and in the end they did not forget to remind themselves that their focus is on the financial industry.

Seeing this scene, Fang Lang could only turn his gaze to Alvin Rockefeller on the other side. After all, the other party has just expressed his opinion to himself. Unexpectedly, the other party also shook his head with a smile and said:

“Fang, I’m really sorry, our consortium can provide you with the highest quality and cheapest asphalt products, but if you directly participate in the highway management project, I think it’s better to forget it!”

Now it was Fang Lang’s turn to be dumbfounded. He never expected that the two consortiums would directly reject his idea of ​​operating the expressway together.

My heart couldn’t help but also began to feel a little bulging. Is there any big pit on this expressway that I don’t know about, or where the high risk lies.

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but his eyes began to become hesitant, and all this happened before General Marshall’s eyes. Seeing this scene, Marshall was a little anxious.

After all, if Fang Lang backs down, the expressway project I just talked about will be ruined!

It is of course nonsense to say how much Marshall cares about building highways for European countries. The key now is that this is a good solution to his current predicament!

Thinking of this, he didn’t hesitate anymore, and immediately said to Fang Lang:

“Mr. Fang, don’t worry, if you can really invest in highway construction in the local area, I will definitely find a way to persuade the local government to guarantee your loan with taxes.”

Obviously, Marshall was not sure about getting the local government to deposit the tax in the loan bank, so he did not make a promise in this regard.

Although Fang Lang was a little hesitant, it doesn’t mean that Fang Lang is ready to give up this project. Even Fang Lang is sure that if he decides to give up this project, Morgan and Rockefeller will soon come forward to encourage him to continue this project.

If Fang Lang doesn’t do it, the two companies will also find another suitable candidate to take over the project.

Fang Lang didn’t care about Marshall’s thoughts. After carefully calculating the gains and losses of investing in expressways, he decided to take a gamble!

“Since both of you are unwilling to participate in the construction of this project, let me complete it alone!”

After finishing speaking, he turned his head to Morgan and the others and said:

“However, I may involve our Global Petroleum at that time. As the second largest shareholder of Global Petroleum, I hope the Morgan family can agree to my plan.”

These words made several members of the Morgan family frown slightly. Several people looked at each other, and finally, Ellie Morgan, who had the closest relationship with Fang Lang, asked aloud:

“Fang, this expressway construction doesn’t seem to have much connection with Global Petroleum. Why do you want to involve Global Petroleum?”

Hearing this, Fang Lang glanced calmly at Rockefeller who was sitting on the other side, but saw that the other party didn’t seem to care about the internal affairs of Universal Petroleum’s shareholders.

He raised his eyebrows calmly, and said with a smile:

“Since it is a highway, we naturally have to build a gas station! Otherwise, if the vehicle is driving on a fully enclosed highway, if there is no gas station, what should the car run out of gas? We can’t let them drive the car off the highway to refuel Bar!

So, I plan to build a huge service area every 30 to 40 kilometers, not only to provide drivers with a place to rest, but also to build a gas station. It is convenient for long-distance vehicles to refuel on the highway. ”

These words made the eyes of several members of the Morgan family brighten, and they immediately became interested. As the second largest shareholder of Universal Petroleum, gas stations are naturally one of the most important sales channels for oil companies.

If it is as Fang Lang said, this oil company that has just started in the United States may soon rise in Europe and become one of the best oil companies in Europe.

How could this be otherwise? The few people were overjoyed, and Halken Morgan took up the conversation without hesitation and said:

“No problem, Fang. As the second largest shareholder of Global Petroleum, we absolutely fully support your investment plan. If there is a shortage of funds for the construction of gas stations, our Morgan family is also willing to increase investment in Global Petroleum. ”

Alvin Rockefeller, who was still high-spirited as if he had nothing to do with himself, woke up suddenly when he heard that Fang Lang planned to build a gas station every 30 kilometers or so on the highway, with a look of disbelief on his face They looked at each other in confidence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an oil company to enter the European market. As the leader of the oil industry, how could Rockefeller let such an opportunity slip away from his eyes.

He knew very well what Fang Lang said about Universal Petroleum. This oil company, originally called Richfield Petroleum Exploration Company, still existed like a child in the oil field.

Without the support of the Morgan family, he would not even allow the other party to have the qualifications to enter the field of oil refining, but now it is such an inconspicuous small oil company, and it will soon break into the European market that he dreams of.

It’s not that his oil company has not entered the European market, but the current European oil market is actually the home of the Anglo-Iranian oil company.

If you want to gain a firm foothold in the European market, you also need to use this assistance plan to launch in Europe.

But what Fang Lang said now is tantamount to providing him with a brand new way of thinking and direction.

After hearing Harken Morgan’s statement, he knew that he could no longer remain silent. But it is obviously unrealistic to directly propose that you want to build your own gas station on the highway built by Fang Lang.

Fang Lang invested heavily in the construction of the expressway, why should he be allowed to pick peaches on it! Thinking of this, Alvin Rockefeller said without hesitation:

“Fang, I think we should also have a good talk. If I invest in your highway construction plan now, I don’t know if you can accept it.”

Fang Lang heard the words, smiled slightly, nodded to Alvin Rockefeller and said:

“Of course, Mr. Rockefeller, I think the benefits should be shared, such a lucrative business, it doesn’t make sense for me to take it all by myself, isn’t it?”

Regarding the money-making business that Fang Lang said, Rockefeller didn’t know whether he meant the highway business or the oil business. He didn’t care, he wanted to participate anyway.

So he echoed without hesitation:

“Haha. That’s right, the benefits should be shared together, and more people can participate to make the cake bigger. I am willing to subscribe for 50% of the shares in this expressway construction plan.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked sideways and looked at each other in disbelief. But Alvin Rockefeller looked at Fang Lang firmly, as if he didn’t notice it.

Fang Lang was very clear about the other party’s thoughts, and he didn’t want to let go of such an opportunity to draw in the relationship with the Rockefeller family, so he tentatively asked:

“The gas station on the highway is half of us, what do you think?”

Before Alvin Rockefeller could answer, Halken Morgan on the side had already interjected directly:

“Wait! Fang, our Morgan family also wants to take a stake in your expressway company. The shares should be divided equally between the three! As the leading party, you can occupy 40% of the shares, and our Morgan family and the Rockefeller family each hold 100%.” 30/30.

This is the most reasonable. As for the gas stations on the highway, it is better to allocate them according to the size of the shares! ”

This made Alvin Rockefeller change his face immediately, and Fang Lang didn’t expect that the Morgan family would target the Rockefeller family in this way. Logically speaking, everyone has their own main field of business, and at this time they should choose a win-win situation.

But what the Morgan family did was obviously to limit the development of the Rockefeller family, which puzzled Fang Lang very much.

But for Fang Lang, this is not a bad thing. Since there is a competitive relationship between the two parties, he, the middleman, can profit from it!

Fang Lang felt happy when he thought of this, and he looked at Alvin Rockefeller with a really embarrassed expression on his face. I want to see how he plans to answer this question.

At this moment, Alvin Rockefeller’s face was very ugly, and he didn’t know what he was thinking in his heart. He forcibly endured the unhappiness in his heart, smiled at Fang Lang and said:

“I have no opinion!”

Now it’s Fang Lang’s turn to be dumbfounded. The dignified Rockefeller family just compromised in this way, so don’t fight anymore?

Marshall on the side was very happy to see that everyone had reached an agreement again. It can be said that he is the biggest beneficiary at this moment. After all, his biggest problem has been solved now.

In order to avoid further disturbances, he said directly without hesitation:

“Haha. Good, good, good, thank you for your help. With the participation of several people, this expressway company will definitely be able to reach the sky in one step and directly become the world’s first-class expressway company.

At that time, when we negotiate with the local government, as long as you show your identities, everyone will definitely look at the company differently. ”

Marshall praised everyone quietly, and also pointed out that only companies with everyone’s participation can give them the confidence to negotiate with the local government.

Everyone is noncommittal about this.

At this moment, everyone is obviously not particularly satisfied with the result. Both Morgan and Rockefeller are obviously passive in the game, but Fang Lang feels that it is not interesting.

But everyone knows in their hearts that this matter is almost settled in this way. If they want to enter the game, everyone has to compromise with each other and pay some benefits.

It’s not Fang Langjian, he must get the other two to join the company, so he can rest assured. It is true that although these capitalist countries in Europe claim to abide by the contract, in fact, if you are not strong enough, you may be eaten by others at any time.

With the joining of Morgan and Rockefeller, no country dares to make the idea of ​​these two highways. After all, these two are the owners behind the two major ruling parties in the United States.

If the people in those European countries stage two demonstrations and want the government to nationalize these highways in advance, they must be ready to face the accountability of the US government.

This is much safer than his own investment. After all, although Universal Group is an American company, as the boss, he is actually just a Brazilian, and many people fundamentally despise him.

Of course, using this project to contact the Rockefeller family’s family can be regarded as achieving his first goal.

Some people may think that Universal Petroleum is the only company that monopolizes gas stations on highways to make more money. But Fang Lang really didn’t dare to be so blatant. You must know the truth of shooting the first bird.

Europe has its own oil company. Universal Petroleum, a little-known company, directly breaks into this huge market.

With the intervention of Rockefeller, things are completely different. After all, such a big oil giant has entered the European market, and everyone’s eyes will naturally be attracted to him, and this is a good time for Global Petroleum to develop insignificantly.

Wait until these European oil tycoons and Rockefeller decide the outcome, or when there is a truce, it is estimated that Universal Petroleum will gain a firm foothold.

Fang Lang didn’t seem very satisfied when he saw everyone. For a while, no one answered General Marshall’s words. Of course, Fang Lang, as the master, couldn’t let the atmosphere cool down. He laughed and said:

“Since everyone has no problem, I’m here to thank everyone for your love! Tomorrow I will have people start registering the company. If you two have any suitable talents to introduce, don’t hide them.”

(end of this chapter)