Chapter 328: Just a dying struggle
News Corporation.
At this moment, Murdoch was pacing back and forth in the office, raising his watch from time to time to look at it, which showed how anxious he was in his heart.
At this moment, the ringing of the phone made his face suddenly tense. He immediately picked up and pressed the answer button: "How are you, Mr. Henrietta?"
"Listen to me Murdoch..."
Five or six minutes later, Murdoch, who was listening silently, was stunned. It was not until the reminder on the other end of the phone that he suddenly responded and said at the top of his voice: "Mr. Henrietta, how much does News Corporation care about us?" It’s important that you should know, how can you ask me to destroy it?”
Yes, Henrietta on the other end of the phone had just announced the final plan to him, but this plan was something he could not do no matter what. accepted.
“I don’t want to do it either, but there is nothing we can do about it at this point. It’s better to destroy it than fall into the hands of David and those Angsa people.”
“ No sir, there must be other ways, let's think about it again!"
"Do you know why the FBI releases a little bit of information every day instead of releasing it all at once? Is it because they want to nibble away at it? Once they finish eating away the control of your group, it will be too late for us to take action. We have no time now. Hurry up and do what I say. Murdoch, this is related to the interests of our entire group. We must serve the overall situation. For your own sake!”
"But..."
"Okay!"
Before Murdoch could continue, Henrietta interrupted directly, and then he continued: "I I know that this group is your hard work, but there is nothing you can do about it. Murdoch, you are 90 years old this year. It is time to take care of your life. There is no need to continue to wade through this muddy water. According to the group’s policies, Just do it, that's it."
Listening to the beeping sound from the phone, Murdoch's eyes became hollow, but when he thought of destroying his group, This was as heartbreaking as asking him to kill his own son.
But that was not what worried him the most.
What worries him most is that his current reputation and status are all based on News Corporation.
Once this group is gone, although he is still a rich man, when he reaches his status, money is actually not the most important thing. For him now, the most important thing is his status and the most important people around him. Human flattery.
But once he loses this group, not to mention the guys inside the group, maybe even the people outside who usually flatter him will treat him as nothing.
This is unacceptable to him!
“Since you can’t do anything, then I will use my own method to solve it!”
After some struggle, Murdoch seemed to have made a decision. He immediately called his secretary in and gave some instructions.
Seven or eight minutes later, the secretary came in and placed a small card in front of Murdoch, and he immediately picked up his mobile phone and dialed the number.
…
Los Angeles IRS.
"Director David, we are going very smoothly here. Next, if you add fuel to the fire, there should be no problem in taking down the Wall Street Journal and the company that controls it."
"Director David, thanks to the capital you introduced to us, we have no problem here..."
"Once the FBI directly announces that they have been found guilty, Murdoch and others will definitely step down. Yes, when the time comes to dilute their equity, we can take over!”
In the director’s office, David was staring at the big screen of the computer, and on the big screen, John Aaron, Ted... Turner and Sally were happily reporting on the battle situation.
"Very good...I have a call, so let's do this for now, you can continue!"
David turned off the video call, picked up the phone and saw that it was a stranger number, and then immediately picked up: "Who is it?"
"Director David, I am Murdoch from News Corporation!"
David was stunned for a moment when he heard the other party's self-introduction.
It is now clear that the FBI is investigating News Corporation, but the Freemasons must know that he is behind it.
In other words, the two of them are fighting. What does this old guy mean by calling him now?
Is it possible that you want to make peace?
With some doubts, he replied: "It turns out to be Mr. Murdoch. Why, do you have anything to do with me?"
"That's it, Director David. I think we have some misunderstandings." ..."
"Misunderstanding? Mr. Murdoch, where do you start with this?"
David has already confirmed that this old guy probably can't handle it anymore, so he thought It's time to negotiate with him.
“Our group had some criticisms about your promotion, Director David. I found out later that it was all done by this bastard Marion on his own initiative. Don’t worry, Director David, I have already told him to pack up. Leave! ”
"No matter how much your group criticizes me, I respect the freedom of the press and will not interfere too much. As for the personnel changes of your group... I don't think you need to notify me, Mr. Murdoch!"< br>
Hearing David's ungrateful words, Murdoch also twitched the corner of his mouth, but when he thought of what Henrietta asked him to do, he could only hold back and said: "Akito is not good at all. Director David, I know that the FBI is investigating me and it must be related to you. As long as you ask them to cancel the investigation, I can guarantee that from now on, my group and I will not make any unreasonable comments against you!"
"What do you mean? I am the director of the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service. The FBI's investigation of your group has nothing to do with me. I have no authority to mobilize the FBI. Mr. Murdock, please don't talk nonsense."
The other party's words made him laugh.
If this old guy hadn't used his own group to suppress his promotion, he wouldn't have bothered to deal with it. Now that he's exhausted, he feels like he's wronged. He's been living for almost a century. Why? So funny!
Murdoch gritted his teeth and continued: "Director David, this time it was indeed my fault first. In this way, as long as you can show your favor once, I will not only promise not to make unreasonable comments to you again, but if it is useful in the future, I can also help you if you can join our group. You must know that our News Group, as a leader in the media industry, has first-class packaging and publicity skills, which will be of great help to your career.”
Although the Freemasons and David can be said to be life-or-death enemies, in order to preserve his life's hard work, he doesn't care so much anymore.
"If you fall into the hands of my IRS, then I am not non-negotiable, but I really can't get involved in the FBI's affairs. I'm sorry, Mr. Murdoch!"
< br>"David... Wei!"
When he heard this, Murdoch's eyes were scarlet and his face was full of anger. His posture was so low and his price was so high. The other party still refused to let him go, which simply made him furious.
"I know what your plan is. You just want to kill me and control my group, but what will happen if you end up with a 'bad building'?"
Listen David's face tightened when he heard this, but he still pretended to be nonchalant and replied: "I don't know what you are talking about. Okay, Mr. Murdock, I'm very busy, so I won't talk anymore!" "Okay, okay, I hope. Don’t regret it!”
After saying this through gritted teeth, Murdoch also hung up the phone.
In the office, David's expression changed for a while, then he picked up his mobile phone and dialed a number, and said: "The fish is going to die but the net is broken, hurry up and close the Internet cafe..."
After ending the call, he called John, Ted, and Sally respectively, and also reminded them to speed up the progress.
News Corporation, the office on the top floor is now in a mess, with scattered documents and broken cups everywhere.
At this time, Murdoch's hair was disheveled, his face was red and he was sitting on a chair, his chest was heaving, and there was some blood on his fists.
After a while, he picked up the phone and called his secretary over.
The secretary was shocked when he came in and saw the scene, but at this time he dared not offend his boss, so he could only ask cautiously: "First... Sir, please give me your instructions."
"Convene a media conference, and this time I will speak in person! I will also arrange for some reporters to ask me questions, the content of which is..."
When he said this, Murdoch's eyes were full of resentment.
He has never been so humble since he established News Corporation, but on the phone just now, he almost used a pleading tone, so damn David still refuses to let him go. horse.
Since the other party wants him to die, he cannot make the other party feel better before he dies!
……
"What, News Corporation still dares to hold a press conference? Don't you think it's not enough of a slap in the face?"
"It is said that the group boss Murdoch personally stood up to speak at this press conference. There must be something important. Breaking news is about to be announced!”
“Haha, the documents released by the FBI in the past few days cannot be said to be conclusive evidence, but they can be regarded as serious suspicions, no matter how eloquent the old guy Murdoch is. "How can you refute it?"
The news that News Corporation was going to hold a media conference soon spread, and after hearing that Murdoch would actually come out to preside over the speech this time, everyone was shocked. The Internet instantly became a hot topic.
Media from all walks of life immediately came to the lobby on the first floor of News Corporation as quickly as possible, and set up cameras to wait for Murdoch's arrival.
Los Angeles IRS.
“What do you think this guy wants to say when he holds a press conference at this juncture?”
“No matter what he says, he is already struggling to his death!”
"..."
In the director's office, Simons, Buckinson and the other three were chatting with some confusion, while David looked thoughtful.
He couldn't guess what Murdoch wanted to say to the media, but what was certain was that it would definitely be detrimental to them!
“He’s coming!”
Listening to Nissen’s reminder, the three of them put away their thoughts and looked at the big TV screen. Surrounded by a group of security personnel, Murdoch appeared.
Although his hair and clothes were arranged at this time, the livid look on his face could not be concealed.
After coming to the spotlight, he pressed his hands to signal for silence, and then said: "Hello to all media and friends who are watching, I am Murdoch. Regarding the recent attacks on our group, A series of events, I think I need to say a few points.”
"First of all, regarding the documents that the FBI accused us of, we may indeed have had some misconduct. We are not just accepting these charges before the investigation is over!"
"Secondly, regarding the wiretapping door. We had solved the incident many years ago. The result given by the FBI at that time was that there was no direct evidence, which proved that we were innocent. But why did it suddenly come out again this time? Is there someone behind the scenes? What about all this? Or it can be said that someone is deliberately manipulating public opinion to cover up something?"
Murdoko knew very well that the reason why David did not dare to do anything in the name of the IRS? Instead, he borrowed the help of the FBI because he was afraid of causing public opinion to suppress press freedom.
Well, he will point it out directly in front of everyone in the world now!
Of course, he also knows that what he says is unfounded, and this matter will probably not have much repercussions, but now David wants to kill his rhythm, and it will relieve his anger if he can disgust the other party. .
As soon as he finished speaking, the media and everyone watching were stunned.
What does manipulating public opinion cover up?
Soon, a reporter at the scene stood up. He immediately asked: "Mr. Murdoch, before the incident in your group broke out, the hot topic in the country was about Director David's promotion. What is your opinion?" You mean, the reason why the FBI broke the news this time is to cover up the popularity of this matter?”
“I didn’t say that, and I don’t have direct evidence to prove it, but, the FBI Many years ago, it was announced that there was no evidence for the wiretapping door, and now there is new evidence. As we all know, our Director David is best at collecting evidence. Maybe... the FBI asked our Director David for it. Only with some experience can we unearth new evidence!"
Modokopi said with a smile.
"What, why is it related to Director David again?"
"This is an investigation announced by the FBI. What does it have to do with Director David? It's funny!"
"FBI The IRS and the Internal Revenue Service are two different departments. Does Murdoch want to say that Director David ordered the FBI to expose this matter? "
While the entire Internet is hotly discussing this, the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service There were also curses here.
“Damn it!”
"Fake, this damn bastard!"
"..."
Looking at the treacherous Murdoch, Simons, Buckinison and others on the TV, their lungs exploded with anger. Curses resounded throughout the office.
Now they finally know why this old guy suddenly held a press conference. It turned out that he wanted to guide the people to suppress press freedom.
"Let him say it. He has no evidence anyway and is just dying."
David's face was also a little gloomy, but he soon remembered something and said, "In this way, after he finishes speaking, we will also hold a press conference and I will come forward to clarify!"
Although the other party's The desperate struggle will not be very destructive. After all, the FBI and the IRS are two departments. However, in order to avoid the situation from expanding, his clarification is still necessary.
(End of this chapter)