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Chapter 1325 The White Knight
An extended version of Lincoln drove into the manor after going through the security check. Cox got out of the car, glanced to the left and right, sorted his clothes, and walked towards the manor. He had long known this New York mansion I've heard of it, but this is the first time I've been here.

Cox just took a commercial plane today and was invited to New York. He has been in Washington for many years. As early as the 80s, he received a doctorate in law from Harvard. Senior Assistant Legal Counsel during the period, yes, that is Logan's current position.

It's just that not everyone can have Logan's luck and the support of resources behind him. Cox's career has a high starting point, but he has not been able to climb all the way.

Now Cox has been hanging out on Capitol Hill for more than ten years. He has served as the director of several House committees on Capitol Hill. He has connections, but he is far from being able to climb to the level of a federal justice.

Of course, Cox has also heard through some contacts that Harvey Pete, the head of the Federal Securities Commission, may leave his job. He may be one of the candidates. Cox has been moved, but even if he himself , I dare not guarantee this matter.

Cox has established a lot of contacts and resources over the years, but these contacts and resources have not yet reached the point where he can decide his own destiny.

But this time, the super big sponsor of the elephant party suddenly sent an invitation to him, and invited him over by special plane, which made Cox actually think a little more.

"Cox?!"

When Cox went in, he saw a man who turned over from the horse, took off his gloves, walked over with a smile on his face, and stretched out his hand to him.

"Director Bruno Song!"

After Cox shook hands with Song Yang, he also had a smile on his face. This is the big donor of the Xiang Party, and many big figures in the Xiang Party want Song Yang's support.

Song Yang handed the horse to the horse trainer on the side, and said to Cox with an "apology", "I'm sorry Cox, when I let you fly from Washington to New York, I'm glad you can come!"

Cox seems to be the kind of vigorous and decisive figure, and seems to be a bit more decisive than Harvey Pete.

"I can't think of anyone in the Elephant Party who can refuse Song's invitation!"

Song Yang invited Cox to sit down in the study in the manor, took out a bottle of wine, and poured Cox a glass.

"Cox, I think you should know why I invited you here this time. I want to congratulate you in advance!" Song Yang raised his glass to Cox.

Cox's eyes moved, and his heartbeat couldn't help but speed up a little bit. If he didn't feel moved at all, he would be lying. Becoming the boss of the Federal Council is equivalent to entering the ranks of the most powerful people in America. It's a world of difference.

Smiling and shaking his head, Cox was very cautious, "I'm sorry, I haven't received any news."

Looking at the tight-spoken Cox, Song Yang said directly, "I think Cox, you should know better than me that between you and Donaldson, there will be someone who will become the new head of the Federal Securities Association!"

Song Yang said so far, and Cox knew that if he didn't say anything, he was afraid that it would be a dead end, "Donaldson has the support of the donkey party, and I may not be able to compete with him!"

"He has the support of the Donkey Party, and he also has the support of the Elephant Party, and the Bruno family, as well as others, are willing to support you!"

"What do I need to do?!" Cox asked calmly while being moved. After so many years on Capitol Hill, he knew too well that everything required a bargaining chip and a price.

Looking at the cautious Cox, Song Yang got up and stood at the window of the study, looking at the scenery of the manor, "Did Harvey Pete pay the price?!"

"It's better to be the head of the Federal Securities Association who is "one of his own" than the opponent!" Song Yang said to Cox, "You know, some bad things happened to the Double-click company before. And now, on my side, there are many companies that have gone public, ICQ, Google, Fortinet, eBay, etc., and there may be more in the future, I don’t want them to be treated unfairly like double-click!”

Listening to these awe-inspiring words, providing donations to Cox and making him the boss of the Federal Securities Commission is only in "helpless" self-protection. These words seem to be in the past...

Of course, Cox doesn’t fully believe this rhetoric, but the reason is justified, to prevent problems before they happen. The listed companies in Song Yang’s hands, as well as unlisted Alcatel mobile phones, Baker Hughes Energy, PayPal and other companies, these The company is all related to Song Yang's worth, so it seems no problem to choose one of his own people to escort him.

Taking a deep breath, Cox knew that whether he was willing to accept Song Yang's "goodwill" was an important step for him to become the head of the Federal Securities Commission. The so-called success is more than failure. With Song Yang's support, he may not be able to take the position. It was successful, but if Song Yang didn't support him and deliberately made things difficult for him, Cox would never have that chance.

"I have always advocated the protection of the rights and interests of every American. No one is qualified to infringe on the interests of others at will. If I am lucky enough to become the head of the Federal Securities Commission, I will definitely protect the interests of companies such as ICQ and Google. income!"

Hearing Cox's nomination certificate, Song Yang raised his glass to him, and the two touched each other, "Uncle Greg, will be in Washington to help Cox with some public relations matters, Card, Tom Dilai and other people around the commander will also support you!"

Cox drank all the wine. The Bruno Family Foundation will donate to Cox through the Washington PR company, and will use contacts and resources to support him. If this cannot be won, no one else will be blamed. , It can only be said that Cox is too hip, and he deserved the loss to Donaldson.

When Cox returned to Washington, Song Yang also set off for San Jose, where there were already people waiting there.

In the San Jose Manor, the merger has been completed, and the new brand of Fortinet EMC has appeared, with a market value of more than 540 billion US dollars. The two co-presidents of Fortinet EMC Group, Xie Qing and Jotus, are here.

Now Jotus is no longer restless as before. After merging with Fortinet, the board of directors of EMC Group, who had been pointing at him all day long, can no longer restrain him. Now the brand of EMC is completely Under the management of Chotus, he doesn't have to worry about losing his hair all day long for performance and revenue.

Xie Qing and Jotus are now in the same position. They have a clear division of labor, and each manages a piece of business. Fortinet and EMC are united together, without unnecessary internal friction, and they are showing the strength of one plus one greater than two.

"Song!"

Seeing Song Yang returning to the San Jose manor, Jotus immediately stood up, looking at Song Yang in front of him, Jotus was also a little dazed, remembering the scene when he first met Song Yang back then, and now, Song Yang Having become his big benefactor, Chotus can only lament the impermanence of the world.

"Xie Qing, Jotus!"

Song Yang greeted the two of them, and after a hug, invited the two to have a meal together in the manor, and then teased little Alanbell for a while. After the meal, he talked with Jotus and Xie Qing. Get down to business.

"Harvey Peet has promised to help and will delay Oracle's acquisition of PeopleSoft!"

Jotus and Xie Qing came here today for the acquisition of PeopleSoft. Hearing that Harvey Pete was able to pull back, Jotus clapped his hands, "As long as the Federal Securities Commission can hold it back, then the Free Tower The acquisition of PeopleSoft by EMC is half done!"

Jotus is also one of the experts when it comes to acquisitions and transactions. Whether it was in Wang An Company or EMC Company, Jotus used a series of dazzling mergers and acquisitions to bring the two companies back to life.

As for EMC's downturn, it can't be blamed on Jotus. At that time, Nasdaq had just collapsed, and everyone was having a hard time. There were a lot of bankrupt companies in the storage industry. It was not easy for Jotus to maintain the situation. Of course, if we can survive until today, it will be another scene. The people on the board of directors of EMC Group will definitely not agree to the acquisition of Fortinet Corporation today, and they will easily sell themselves.

"Now PeopleSoft and Craig Conway are at the end of their strength. We must intervene before PeopleSoft collapses, otherwise I am afraid that Oracle may really take PeopleSoft!"

Listening to what Jotus said, Song Yang nodded, "PeopleSoft President Craig Conway is the key. If there is no hope, the PeopleSoft board of directors will probably drive Craig Conway away!"

"For the acquisition of PeopleSoft's funds, Fortinet EMC Group will issue part of the stock, and the North American Global Investment Foundation will also provide part of it!

To acquire PeopleSoft, you must grasp the timing and get PeopleSoft into your pocket, instead of being used as cannon fodder by PeopleSoft to fight against Oracle! "

Jotus and Xie Qing looked at each other, and both of them agreed solemnly. They also knew that the acquisition of PeopleSoft was of great importance to Fortinet EMC Group. If they won, they would have the possibility of replacing Oracle in the future. , Lost, even if it wins in betting on cloud computing and big data in the future, without an enterprise software business, it will be difficult to kill Oracle with a stick, and I don’t know how long it will take.

"I see, I will reply to the director as soon as possible!"

PeopleSoft headquarters, compared to before Christmas, Craig Conway's hair is already half white in just a few months. The state of Delaware sued Oracle for its monopoly and sought IBM and other companies to act as white knights.

These actions have played some role, but it is still difficult to stop Oracle's iron hoof, and the patience of PeopleSoft's board of directors is getting lower and lower. The thought of losing to his arch-rival Larry Ellison, Craig Conway fell into a deep depression. of despair.

Collapsing on the chair and closing his eyes heavily, Craig Conway could even imagine that on the day he won PeopleSoft, Larry Ellison's face mocking him made him clenched his fists.

At this moment, the phone rang, and Craig Conway answered the phone helplessly, and said in a low voice, "I'm Craig Conway... what?!"

Craig Conwitten stood up when he heard the self-reported door from the person on the other side of the phone.

(End of this chapter)