Chapter 1457 The World of the Plutocrats (First update, please subscribe)
The Hamptons are the back gardens of the rich in New York.
Basically all the wealthy people in New York have a seaside manor or villa here. Jason's villa was purchased by Li Yi'an during World War II. It covers an area of 12 acres and has entertained many guests.
In the early 1950s, many international students spent summers here. At that time, Li Yian even set up an office to invite them to spend the summer here and provide travel expenses.
Later, most of them went to Chang'an, and now they are in various universities and research institutes, and some of them have founded their own companies.
Later, it was given to Peggy, and Peggy gave the manor to Jason.
Although the winter in the Hamptons is very cold, the burning fireplace keeps the indoor temperature at more than 20 degrees.
Since arriving here, Li Yian and Jason have talked a lot, and naturally they also talked about money and power.
Of course, we also talked about the various conflicts between American consortiums.
Wealth!
People die for money, birds die for food!
This is the eternal truth in the world.
Even among financial groups in the United States, there are various conflicts of interest. The core is that wealth is limited.
“Although the Boston Consortium once ranked first among American consortiums, it has been constantly surpassed by latecomers. Both Morgan and Rockefeller are rising stars in front of the Boston Consortium, which started with the slave triangle trade, but Relying on the finance, steel, railway, oil and other industries, they quickly surpassed the former..."
Listening to Jason's story, Li Yi'an frowned.
Since entering the 20th century, the development of the entire Boston Consortium can be described as uneventful. It was not until Kennedy came to power that things changed, and the Boston Consortium began to restore its glory in the old days - Kennedy was born in the Boston Consortium. It was with the help of the Boston Consortium that he ascended to the throne of the White House.
Reciprocating the favor, as soon as he came to power, he immediately started to attack other consortiums. First, he attacked the U.S. military-industrial complex, and then tried to use silver bonds to attack the Federal Reserve. He also had many conflicts with the U.S. steel industry and the oil industry. A conflict occurs.
From the fate of the Kennedy brothers, it is obvious that what the Kennedy family offended was not a certain financial group, or an interest group in a certain industry, or any interest group in any industry, even the military-industrial complex. They don't have that much power to attack a sitting president, let alone the fact that Kennedy's brother later died.
There is only one reason - he offended everyone.
And he has indeed offended everyone, from the military-industrial complex to the Federal Reserve, from the US Federal Reserve to US Steel, from US Steel to US Oil... One person can offend so many people in just three years. The group is simply unimaginable!
Of course, a guy who breaks the "rules" like this cannot be allowed to stay on stage anymore.
"It seems that all of this probably started out of profit!"
With emotion, Li Yian saw one of the reasons from his imagination.
“Destroying a person’s financial path is like killing his parents!”
In fact, this is the reason why interest groups counterattack, and even the formation of interest groups, is because their interests have been harmed!
This is the most absurd place in the world. In the United States, where capital controls everything, there are interest groups, and they will kill people for profit.
Even in Moscow, a place without the power of capital, there will still be a group of people who have been harmed because their interests have been harmed. They will choose to launch positive changes to protect their power.
Interest groups... are so magical. No matter whether you are in the East or the West, you cannot avoid them, let alone eradicate them!
It is like a parasite, tightly attached to the body of human society!
You can't get rid of it, you can't break free!
When you try to break away, he will fight back, and the effect of the fight back is fatal!
After saying these words, Li Yian suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness... Now, he even wished that there really was a mysterious organization that controlled everything in this world. In that case, a Tomahawk missile , which solves all problems.
But now?
The so-called "mysterious power" itself is a part of the body. How do you remove it?
Families who control wealth and politicians who control power will all make peace and form groups for profit.
When their interests are damaged, they will fight back!
"Who knows? But every consortium has their scope of interests. I can support Baltimore, but father, you know, the nakedness of the Kennedy brothers is a problem in itself."
< br>Looking at his father, Jason, who has learned a lot about the consortium and the things behind it since marrying Annie, said:
"Originally, we should be manipulating everything behind the scenes. Mellon was once the Secretary of the Treasury, but people accused him of creating the economic crisis. In the end, he also died in it. Some things are not suitable for personal participation, and it is just right. Because of this, various families are now more inclined to look for endorsements.”
Hearing what Jason said, Li Yian asked:
"So, you have found a spokesperson?"
"There are many spokespersons, just like Nixon. Although he is a Republican, he is also funded by the Kennedy family. As for Johnson, standing behind him is ..."
For Jason, who was in it, he knew the inside story better and easily explained some of Li Yian's doubts.
Politicians and financial groups have a close community between them.
"So, in your opinion, the Alejandro family has no chance?" "No,"
Jason shook his head and said:
"Kennedy failed because his political foundation was too weak. The Alejandro family... they are just a local political family with a strong foundation in Washington. Basically zero. If, before that, a few senators can come out, maybe there is still a chance. "
After thinking about it, Jason added:
"But in the end it depends on himself. If he is not a mature politician, for his safety, it is best to stay away. There. After all, it is a jungle, and if you fall into prey, you may lose everything!”
This is naturally a reminder to be a big brother. Of course, Li Yian also agreed with this.
Afterwards, they chatted a lot, mostly about business matters. The Global Group not only owns multiple ports on the east and west coasts, but also owns Amazon’s iron mines, plus their expertise in the semiconductor field. invest.
Now Global has already become a giant. Of course, there are also some tips given by Li Yian, such as long-term investment in semiconductors, making them the leader in the US semiconductor field.
However, semiconductors are just a project they invested in. Looking at his father, Jason said:
"Dad, actually, I originally planned to go to Chang'an to discuss something with you."
"Oh? What's the matter?"
"Pfizer!"
Jason said in as calm a tone as possible:
"I plan to acquire Pfizer!"
What!
Surprised, Li Yian looked at Jason and heard him explain:
"Father, I think the pharmaceutical market will be a very huge market in the future. With the development of medical technology, everyone Everyone needs medicine, and everyone cannot do without medicine. Therefore, medicine The pharmaceutical market will be one of the largest markets in the future..."
This is indeed a fact. In fact, many people imagine that the difference is that before World War II, the pharmaceutical market was relatively limited. After all, at that time, except for a few Some drugs, most drugs are metaphysical.
It was after World War II, with the invention of antibiotics and the continuous emergence of various new drugs, that pharmaceutical companies experienced great development and huge profits.
“During World War II, Pfizer successfully mass-produced penicillin and launched oxytetracycline, officially entering the pharmaceutical industry. It is currently the fourth largest pharmaceutical company in the United States and holds multiple drug patents. Through the acquisition of Pfizer, It can directly enter the pharmaceutical field. In the future, as people pay more attention to health, this company will definitely bring extremely generous returns to the group.”
Not only is it an extremely generous return, it will even become the largest pharmaceutical company in the world in the future, leading the world in many fields from pharmaceuticals to biology, and is even called the "Universe Pharmaceutical Factory" by some good people.
However, the scale of this company now cannot be compared with that of another world. Even so, it is still a large company with a market value of several hundred million dollars.
"So what are you going to do?"
"This is how I plan to set up a special investment fund, which will absorb some shares including Mellon, and then acquire Pfizer in the name of the fund. Pharmaceuticals.”
This is typical. American-style operations, in another world, whether it is Microsoft or Apple, their largest shareholder is not Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, but the Vanguard Group, an investment fund that manages tens of thousands With assets of US$100 million, who are his shareholders?
There is Mellon, there is Rockefeller, and there are many "first rich" people are familiar with in this era. However, in the new century, their glory is overshadowed by the glory of the "late rich" such as Bill Gates, Jobs, Zuckerberg, Musk, etc. covered up.
But who knows that the late rich are just creating value for the "first rich" and making the wealth pie bigger.
But to a certain extent, this is the best choice. At least, the continuous emergence of the late rich has given hope to the people at the bottom, but what about the first rich?
Through complex shareholdings, they hide behind the scenes and must enjoy their wealth and privileges without being noticed by the world.
Just like in another world, whether it is Bill Gates or Buffett, their so-called "naked donations" are actually to avoid inheritance taxes and let future generations continue to control them in the form of so-called foundation meetings. With their wealth, they then make various investments in the name of the foundation. Then they completely hide themselves behind the scenes, and many of them just wear the title of philanthropist.
Maybe one day they will become a family member. Invisibility controls everything behind the scenes.
"Just make your decision. If you need financial help, I can provide some."
Li Yian said with a smile, after all, he was the first to get rich. It is natural to help those who become rich later, but the real help should still be at home.
"I know, by the way, Dad, can you give the new company a name?"
Faced with his son's question, Li Yian said without hesitation.
"Let's call it Pioneer."
At this moment, a little boy ran over, threw himself into Li Yian's arms, and said in a sweet voice:
"Grandpa, Snowman, come with me...build a snowman..."
(End of this chapter)