Chapter 113 The Pearl in the Crown of Industry (First update, please follow up)
Talents always need to be cultivated.
300 people are just the beginning.
In addition to this group of 300 international students studying engineering subjects such as mechanics, electromechanical, water conservancy, mining, metallurgy, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, in the future, Li Yian will gradually send those engineering students to study in the United States. , or go to a large company in the United States to study and train. In short, in a word, first lay a solid foundation of talents.
But the deployment of a few hundred people is already the limit. After all, manpower is needed at the front.
Among those who have been transferred, not only will they be sent to study abroad, there will also be a group of people who will go to Italy with Li Yian. Some of them will stay with Li Yian to learn how to acquire companies, and some will enter Training in acquired companies.
As soon as things in France were on track, Li Yian led people straight to Italy.
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Naples, the largest city in southern Italy, has been under Allied occupation since it was occupied by the Allied forces last year, although Italian civil authorities still perform their duties , but on the streets of Naples, there are British and American military police on duty. The jeeps that shuttle back and forth and the British and American soldiers on the vehicles are all reminders that this place is under the occupation of the Allied forces.
Naples under Allied occupation was different from other areas. For example, some supporters of Mussolini were liquidated, including of course the Naples industrialist Nicola Romeo. , this industrial tycoon was arrested by the Allies. At the same time, the Alfa Romeo company under his name was also seized by the Allies.
Occupation is in the name of liberation.
Plunder is in the name of justice.
Who made Alfa Romeo produce a large number of cars and tens of thousands of aero engines during the war? As a large company fully supported by Mussolini, it is normal for it to be liquidated.
However, the Allied forces’ imprisonment of Nicola Romeo did not last long. He had been released two months ago. However, the once famous industrial tycoon was now in a very poor state——He His factory suffered serious damage during the bombing, banks were asking for loans, and even he was on "bail" - which meant that the Allied investigation against him was not over, and he could be imprisoned at any time. .
“God can testify, I am just a businessman!”
Once again, facing Li Yian, a tycoon from the United States, Nicola Romeo defended himself swornly.
“I just did what every businessman must do, receive the order and produce it according to the order, that’s all.”
Listening to his explanation, Li Yian said directly Said rightly.
“It’s not important, Mr. Romeo, what’s important now is that the Allied investigation of you is not over. As the war progresses, they may arrest you again at any time, just like they have already arrested Like some war criminals."
With a slight smile on his face, Li Yi'an just wanted to thank the Allies. After several of the Italian kingdoms gave up their arms, they finally showed their fangs and began to arrest war criminals. Among these war criminals, There are generals and there are capitalists.
It is precisely because of this that people like Nicola Romeo live in constant fear.
"God, when did a businessman become a war criminal? This is simply unreasonable!"
Although he was helpless, all Nicola Romeo could do was complain. That's all, he didn't even have the courage to complain. After all, the Allies could put him in prison at any time.
However, there is no point in praying to God now, Nicola Romeo said, looking at the young man in front of him.
"Li, tell me, what is your purpose here?"
"Your company."
"What?"
Nicola Romeo was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly laughed.
“You should know that my factory has been seized by the Allied forces.”
“I know, and most of the equipment in your factory has been damaged during the Allied bombing. There is no point in acquiring it at all.”
"In that case, why are you still interested in my factory?"
"Technology!"
Li Yian said directly. "I am very interested in the engine technology held by your company. This is the purpose of my coming here."
Although Italy is only a second-rate or even third-rate product among the great powers, it is not It does not mean that it does not have its own advantages. The engine technology of Alfa Romes is definitely world-class, and the production quality is also of a high level. Taking Italy's SM75 aircraft as an example, it uses three Alfa Romes. The Type 1278 engine flew to Tokyo and back in 1942, covering a total distance of 20,000 kilometers, which shows the excellent quality of its engine.
In stark contrast, transport aircraft from Germany, Japan, and even the United States have been suffering from reliability problems such as engine fires. Alfa Romeo's engines may not be as powerful as other countries, but their reliability is definitely among the best in the world. Not only that, it was also the first company to engage in jet engine research and had already manufactured jet engines during the war.
And its products are not limited to aircraft engines, but also automobile and warship engines. The engine technology held by this company is definitely a treasure. Buying this company will definitely make North Borneo Overnight, the company possesses the world's best engine technology and a variety of engines.
Whether it is the future development of the automobile industry, shipbuilding industry or aircraft manufacturing industry, it is inseparable from the engine. The engine is the "jewel" in the crown of industry!
“What!”
Nicola Romeo stood up suddenly and said a little excitedly.
"Li, even when the Germans occupied Naples, they did not take away our technology..."
Facing the somewhat excited Nicola Romeo, Li Yian glanced at him and said with a faint said in a tone of voice.
"Mr. Romeo, Italy has disbanded its army. The Allies will definitely implement demilitarization of Italy. The core technologies you protect will soon lose its value - without the army. Who needs those military engines?”
Facing Li Yian’s rhetorical question, Nikola Romeo was stunned. Indeed, without orders from the military, the company seemed to be able to only sell car engines. , after all, the British and French will not use Italian engines.
After that, Li Yian turned around and said to Guan Shan beside him.
"Bring that document over here."
Guan Shan, who had been standing nearby, quickly took out a document.
"Mr. Romeo, this is a document that the Russians gave to the White House. It involves Italian companies. They believe that Italian companies should be compensated to Russia as part of the post-war reparations, um , I think the Russians will definitely be interested in your factory.”
This is the last straw that breaks the camel’s back. As for the authenticity of the documents...it doesn’t matter at all!
After taking the file and just flipping through it, Nicola Romeo's face became extremely ugly.
"These damn robbers, how dare they do this..."
Facing Nicola Romeo's indignation, Li Yian made a direct offer.
“One million US dollars!”
Actually, everyone is just a robber, but Li Yi is the kind who gives money. He not only gives them money, but also gives them hope.
“Cash, with this money, you can immediately take a boat to Spain with your family, and from there to South America, where you can make a comeback, or avoid the limelight and return to Italy.”< br>
Faced with Li Yi'an's suggestion, Romeo fell silent. In fact, he had considered escaping in prison, but he didn't have much foreign exchange in his hands. Like almost all industrialists, his money was in factories and banks. Chinese...are all Italian lira, all frozen.
The Americans who were buying up banks, hotels and other assets were not interested in his factory.
After thinking about it, Romeo said.
“1.5 million!”
“1.1 million!”
"1.4 million!"
"1.15 million"
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(End of this chapter)