America's Big Hero

"Now?" Sean asked with a smile.

"It's good for everyone now, isn't it?" Hayden raised his glass and gestured.

Sean picked up the glass and touched him to take a sip.

"What do you think of the Rockefeller family?" Putting down his glass, Hayden asked.

"Sit and watch." Sean shrugged, "The largest family in America, synonymous with power and wealth."

"Really?" Hayden smiled at Sean.

"Otherwise." Sean would not express his own opinion, good or bad.

Seeing that Sean had no intention of speaking, Hayden picked up the wine and took another sip, and then slowly said: "The most glorious time of the Rockefeller family should be from 1882 to 1910."

"In 1882, the family monopolized 80% of the oil refining industry and 90% of the oil pipeline business in the United States. It controlled almost all industries in the United States, including several large railway lines. Our family became the first trust in American history. Later, The family also forms the financial core with four major banks including Citibank and Chase Manhattan Bank and three insurance companies, controlling 12% of the national banking assets and 26% of the national insurance industry assets.”

"During this period, the family was too brilliant and stood at the pinnacle of the United States. However, this huge power and countless wealth also attracted too many people's fear, vigilance, and dissatisfaction. Too many people connected with each other in an attempt to They completely overthrew the family, and in the end, they succeeded."

"They attacked and slandered the family in various ways from all walks of life, and even used the media to characterize the family as an 'evil' monopoly capitalist. In the end, they succeeded through efforts from various parties."

"On May 1911, 5, the Supreme Court ruled that the family's Standard Oil Company was a monopoly and Standard Oil was broken up into some 15 regional oil companies."

"Although after this, the family still controls the 7 oil sisters of Exxon, Mobil, Chevron, Texaco, Gulf, BP and Royal Anglo-Dutch Shell after the split, and makes them the largest oil companies in the world. There are seven multinational oil companies, but if they are split, they will be split, not to mention that the shares of these seven companies no longer belong to Rockefeller, and the shareholding is also very scattered."

Hearing this, Sean nodded. He could understand this. It was like the ancient "tweet order". There will be more and more fragmentation between them.

The same is true for the four divisions of "China Telecom" later, and it was demolished as soon as it was dismantled.

When it comes to the CEO, everyone belongs to different companies, and they all depend on their performance, so they will not be merciless in fighting.

"After 1911, the family began to diversify their operations. Although the assets were still gradually expanding, the power and influence did begin to decline slowly. It was no longer a promise, and this part was taken away by those guys. After that, the family began in Politically, Nelson Rockefeller, the third generation of his family, was the most successful. He joined the government for 40 years, served as the governor of New York State for 16 years, served as the vice president for 3 years, and quit politics 9 years ago because of his health."

"Even so, the family has been going downhill over the years. Otherwise, they would not have lost to Nixon, who was born as a civilian, in the nomination of the Elephant Party. That year, Nixon became the president of the United States."

"Even half of the family's Rockefeller estate was cut and donated to the country." Speaking of this, Hayden took a big sip from his wine glass, with a grim expression on his face.

This is America, it is capitalism, it is a Western robber civilization that only worships the strong.

There is no such thing as a king or a minister who has to die, and there is no such thing as a king's land. The tradition here is that private property is sacred and inviolable.

Here, donating to the country is never a nice word.

That's a shame! !

What a shame! !

That can only show that you are defeated and can no longer effectively protect your own property!

That will only attract the surrounding pack of wolves to rush up and bite wildly.

Not to mention cutting half of the manor that the family has established for a century.

Charity is just a fig leaf for maintaining dignity.

"The family has always cared about every member of the clan, including those outside." After a while, Hayden recovered and continued: "Even if you have no ability, you must ensure a good life, and you are also concerned about not having any scandals. After all, having this surname will give some people unnecessary excuses."

It dawned on Xiao En that the tradition of paying attention to and giving money to illegitimate children on a monthly basis is definitely not for family affection at all, and only the surname is considered.

If just changing the surname can solve the problem, this side absolutely doesn't mind doing so.

Hayden paid attention to him here, probably because of this, but he didn't expect that he would be so self-made.

This belongs to genes, soul mutations...

"Tell us about ourselves." Hayden adjusted his mood and looked at Sean with a smile, "Rockefeller has been passed down to us for six generations, and we have divided many times. Now there are more than 20 branches, and we are just one of them. .”

"Father has no business ability and no political acumen, so although our team has assets and money, it has no power."

Speaking of this, Hayden shrugged and laughed at himself: "Of course, I, including my brother, we have all tried to do business."

"However, it turns out that as long as we are not stupid enough to do business, then we will have endless money to spend in our life, and we will be very happy."

Hearing this, Sean let out a chuckle, and really couldn't hold back, "You guys...well, this is pretty good."

"Of course, I have to admit that I am a qualified playboy. I have played both what I should play and what I should not play." Hayden said with a big laugh.

"I think it's not bad." Sean pointed to a group of second generations who were having a good time over there. "I thought I would meet someone humiliating me today."

"How is it possible?" Hayden asked with a smile, "Do you know what the most basic qualities of a qualified second generation are?"

"What is it?" Sean was curious about how the big family taught them.

Hayden pointed to his eyes, "You don't need to be in business, you don't need to be in politics, you can even have no brains, it doesn't matter even if you have a lot of bad habits, but you must have a pair of sharp eyes to distinguish who can Provoke, no one can provoke."

"If you can't, then the family will arrange someone to let you do it." Having said that, Hayden bared his teeth and smiled, a little grimly.

Sean nodded amusedly. The second generation of cheating fathers in China is full of tricks, but in this regard, the Western world, which has no inheritance, is indeed rich in experience and handles it better.

All kinds of rules and etiquette teachings do not teach you any freedom.

"Having said so much, I think you have roughly understood what I mean by looking for you." Hayden looked at Sean.

Sean squinted his eyes and nodded, seeing that he was up and ready to do something.

See the picture poorly.

He wanted to see what Hayden had to say.

Hayden saw Xiao En's vigilance, smiled and waved his hands and said, "Don't do that, I don't mean anything else, we are not capable and ambitious people."

"I never thought of meddling in your business."

"If I had that ability, no matter how much the family was not as good as it was back then, no matter how the family was divided, even a little resource would be enough to help me to fully display my talents. Unfortunately, I can't." Hayden shrugged.

"The reason I came to you is very simple. You are capable and capable. Everyone can see this. However, in terms of social relations and resources, your background is indeed poor. I can help you in this regard."

"Instead of cooperating with outsiders, it's better to work with members of the family. I only take what I can negotiate, and I should take that share."

Sean looked at Hayden in surprise. He really didn't expect the other party to say such a thing. How can he be a playboy with such eyes?

At least after getting in touch with Sean today, Hayden is definitely much, much better than most people, whether it is in dealing with people, handling things or expressing language, although he is not particularly outstanding.

Is this still a dude?

Isn't this much better than James Dolan?

This is to take what they need. After considering it, Sean replied: "I am naturally willing to get the resource support of the Rockefeller family."

It's okay to accept, but he must be on guard.

Don't talk about family members, blood relationship, he, Xiao En, doesn't recognize this.

"I'm not qualified to represent the whole Rockefeller, I can only represent our branch..." Hayden happily picked up his glass, "Have a nice cooperation, cheers."

After clinking glasses lightly, the two drank in one gulp.

Sean looked at a group of second generations who were having fun on the other side. These 'resources' must have been exhibited by Hayden.

Indeed, useful.

With the Rockefeller family's endorsement, contact with many people can directly skip the initial step.

We only talk about this here. When Sean needs anything later, he will naturally ask here, and he will not take the benefits that should be handed over.

After chatting for a while, Sean couldn't help but ask the question just now.

"I, hahaha, no matter what I do, I am definitely better than most people." Hayden admitted generously, "I have received a better education, and the people and things I have come into contact with are also higher-end and richer. He also spared no effort, gave more opportunities to exercise, and was taught by someone specially assigned to him. If he is not better than most people, then he is not a waste.”

"Then why don't you come out to work?" Sean really didn't understand, could Hayden be short of job opportunities?

Playing around all day, I'm tired of crooked after so many years.

"No." Hayden sighed, "It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't."

"How to say?"

"I can't be in the highest position, and there is no shortage of people like me in the company, but my surname does not allow me to be a middle-level person. The people above can't control it, and the people below will have opinions. I lack the ability to do it rashly. High position, then I will be targeted and killed sooner or later."

"It's okay to use a name, but it's fine to go to work." Hayden drank a glass of wine, stretched out his hand and gestured above his head: "Children from big families have the same difficulties as children from big families, or they are geniuses."

"Or you can just be a playboy honestly." He reached out and knocked on the coffee table in front of him, "We don't have a middle range, and we are not qualified to live the life of ordinary people."

"Let's talk about Robert Jianguo. The old Jianguo had five sons, but the fourth son Donald Jianguo took over the family business. Donald was only 25 years old at the time, and the three older brothers above Donald included Robert. They were just like me. If you don’t have the ability to do that position, then just be a playboy honestly.”

"It's the same with Marvin Bush. He's working on Wall Street now just as a name. He doesn't need to manage the family business at all, and he has no ability to manage it."

"However, his elder brother George Bush is very powerful. Although he failed to run for Congress seven years ago, his political ability has been demonstrated. In the future, he will definitely be able to take over the family's political resources."

"Of course, the Dolan family is another matter." Hayden pointed to that side, "Old Dolan is the first generation, and the second generation has only three sons. Can’t really leave it all to trust funds and professional managers?”

"Do you really think those professional managers will honestly help you run the business?"

"Don't be kidding, there are 300% profit capitalists who dare to sell the rope to hang themselves to others, not to mention this situation, there are too many ways to transfer benefits, don't be so smart, if I manage In a company for five years, I can completely empty out the company."

"If you can't control the power yourself, if you give your full strength to someone else, then don't try to get it back easily."

Sean has no doubts about this. There are no good people in capitalists, and the same goes for those professional managers.

Walt Disney is the best example. He founded the Disney company, but after Walt Disney died, after 20 years of operation, the Disney family completely withdrew from Disney.

None of the shares.

After some operations on your work, you now owe the company 300 million...

In the evening, Hayden was very open-minded, as if he and Sean were really brothers since childhood, and Sean would say whatever he asked.

Nothing to hide.

Quite a bachelor!

Sean could tell that Hayden wasn't really getting close to him, but was making it clear that the chariots and horses wanted to build a brotherhood with him.

As expected of being cultivated by a big family, even if you want to make friends with you, even if you know that the other party intends to make friends, you can't refuse.

Besides, Sean didn't intend to refuse.

According to what Hayden said just now, the Rockefeller family is either a genius and you are in the top position, or they are honest playboys.

Sean thinks he is a genius!

After playing until after 1 o'clock in the middle of the night, Xiao En got a little drunk from drinking, so he got up to leave.

He doesn't let himself get drunk outside.

Before leaving, Sean agreed with Hayden that after two months his own 'Peace Hotel' was built, and invited him to join him.

Hayden was so drunk that he staggered when he walked, and he didn't know if he remembered or not.

I took Diane Lane all the way back to Newark in the car.

I really want to buy a house in New York...

……

Sean rested at home for a few days.

In fact, it is not considered a rest. They have stayed in the base for the past few days, and the security company has expanded, absorbing nearly 100 more people from the veterans.

Although they were all hand-picked by Xiao En, we still need to get in touch with them more to get acquainted.

These people are different from employees of other companies under their names.

It is true to cultivate as many emotions as possible.

Of course, there are also benefits.

On the security company side, the salaries received by soldiers are only twice that of ordinary workers, and 1.5 times higher than those in the military.

It doesn't look high, but in fact, the various benefits are very good.

On this point, Sean borrowed some experience from later generations and the practice of Little Japan.

As long as the working years are up, the security company will provide pension services and medical services to all soldiers.

That's really worry-free.

When he got acquainted with these American soldiers at the base, Sean was not idle.

Originally, I wanted to delay the time to join the New Jersey local consortium, and I wanted to wait until I was stronger.

However, after going to Colombia this time, this matter must be brought forward.

Coincidentally, I came back to attend Brother Cheap's birthday party. Since the other party said that he could provide some help in terms of contacts, Sean would naturally not be polite.

The next day, after sobering up, Sean called Hayden. He wanted to buy a bank, a small bank would do.

But have to have some business locally in NJ.