Chapter 296: Calling Brothers

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Morgan moved quickly, he was energetic, and his people were efficient. It didn't take long for him to investigate Tesla's financial trends.

There was no need to guess. Sure enough, all the money was spent on wireless power transmission experiments. Morgan was really angry and immediately cut off all financial support from Tesla.

Now Tesla has no financial assistance at all. What's more important is that one of his AC generator patents will expire next year, and there will really be no food supply at that time.

Fortunately, Wardenclyffe Tower has not been repossessed for the time being, because real estate developer Warden has made money after all. This tower temporarily became Tesla's spiritual pillar, but its days are numbered.

In addition, the owner of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel had a good personal relationship with him and still reserved his right to live in the hotel.

Li Yu wanted to have a good chat with him about the next issue about radio, but when he arrived at the laboratory, he found Tesla already drunk with a bottle of whiskey in his arms.

Lu Bicheng saw this situation and asked: "He was in high spirits a few days ago, why is he like this today?" Li Yu said helplessly: "I guess he felt that the wireless power transmission test was hopeless, so he was very sad. After all, it was him Something that has taken many years of hard work is suddenly lost, as if... it feels like a broken love."

"The feeling of being broken up?" Lu Bicheng asked in surprise. Li Yu nodded: "For him, technology is his lover." It is indeed a reasonable guess that Tesla never married.

Lu Bicheng looked at Li Yu: "Technology is so attractive?" Li Yu said: "Of course."

"Then you..." Before Lu Bicheng could ask, Mr. Morgan's assistant Spencer knocked on the laboratory door.

Nothing about

Discussion on "Women only affect the speed at which I can write papers." Li Yu opened the door, saw Spencer and asked, "Are you looking for Mr. Tesla?" Spencer smiled and said, "No, I'm looking for you."

"Looking for me?" Li Yu asked. Spencer said: "Mr. Morgan has been extremely disappointed with Mr. Tesla. He seems to have never been able to see clearly the relationship between technology and economy, and always wants to do what he thinks." Li Yu said: "This is the character, China It is said that the country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change, but this is also what makes him attractive." Spencer gave a thumbs up: "What a proverb! You are worthy of being the person who can write the best-selling science fiction today, and your literary talent is also so excellent. ." This was a bit exaggerated. Li Yu said: "Unrefined." Spencer glanced at Tesla, and then said: "Mr. Morgan just appreciates your Oriental character, just like you. As I just said, nature is hard to change. That’s why Mr. Morgan wants to cooperate with you.”

"Cooperate with me?" Li Yu asked in surprise. Spencer said: "Mr. Morgan has the latest policy trends, such as a law that will be implemented soon, related to the vast radio market." Li Yu immediately understood the meaning of the other party's words: "What do you want? Capital investment?" Spencer smiled and said: "Don't worry, we will not seek any control over your company. But as a financier, Mr. Morgan hopes that you can be listed on the New York Stock Exchange."

"Going public?!" Li Yu really hadn't thought about this joint so far. Spencer said: "Yes, in this way you can not only raise the funds needed for the company's expansion, but also prevent the company from being controlled through the equity contract." Li Yu thought about it for a while, and Morgan's proposal did have reference significance, and It can also transfer risks.

Spencer continued: "You can go to Mr. Morgan's office to discuss this matter with him in detail. The area that Mr. Morgan is most interested in recently is radio-related business." Li Yu followed him to Morgan's office.

Morgan first said: "Mysterious scientists from the East, we meet again. I have been there recently, and it is really fascinating. There are many imaginative and advanced things in it that make me salivate. If they can become a reality, they will definitely make you richer than me. People." Li Yu said: "It's just science fiction." Morgan picked up his pipe and changed the topic: "Then let's talk about reality. According to my reliable information, the governments of Europe and the United States have held a meeting on the application of radio. International conference." Li Yu asked: "When did it happen?" Morgan said: "Just a month or two ago. The reason why it was held was because Prince Heinrich of Germany wanted to use wireless equipment after leaving from his trip to the United States. Conveying gratitude to President Theodore Roosevelt, but the signal could not be transmitted to the White House." Li Yu understood the reason: "Could it be that the receiving station refused to forward?" Morgan said: "You are right, the coast station that refused to forward was Marconi. They had previously signed a contract with companies such as Lloyd's of England, and one of the key requirements was to prohibit communications between Marconi's equipment and non-Marconi's equipment. And Germany The equipment used by the prince happened not to be made by Marconi." In fact, some radio equipment appeared in Europe in the past two years, but because there was no advanced technology such as triodes, the power was generally not high and the quality was not excellent enough. .

Anyway, it can't be compared with Li Yu's stuff. The triode technology in Li Yu's hands is a big killer.

However, Marconi still relied on his first-mover advantage and business acumen to establish a radio monopoly.

Li Yudao: "Radio waves are a shared resource, and it is not too difficult to understand and copy radio technology. Marconi really went too far." Morgan said: "I didn't know much about the specifics before. Details, but since I saw the radio equipment you gave me, I was deeply shocked, so I did some in-depth study. And I have seen some Marconi equipment used in base stations. They are huge, expensive and unreliable, so I think You are very competitive." Although Morgan does not understand very profound technologies, he is a graduate of a strong science and engineering school like the University of Göttingen in Germany, so he has some knowledge through his own experience.

Moreover, his truly terrifying ability lies in his control of business judgment. This is his special skill, otherwise he would not be able to become the world's creditor.

Li Yu said: "So you chose me between me and Marconi." Morgan laughed and said: "Exactly. In fact, Marconi has provoked a lot of people. I really understand his monopoly strategy. But the actual operation is full of loopholes, because he simply cannot capture such a large market, but wants to use technical barriers to prevent others from using other companies' radio equipment." Li Yu thought to himself, when it comes to monopoly, no one can compare to the current situation in the United States. A few super chaebols know better.

In addition, technical barriers are not the things you Americans like to engage in the most from now on. Morgan continued: "Because he blindly wanted to prevent other people's information forwarding through contracts when he had insufficient market share, he offended Prince Heinrich of Germany. So Germany summoned the United States, Britain, France, Russia, Nine countries including Italy and Spain held a preparatory conference on wireless telegraphy, demanding the establishment of a unified radio transmission and reception system." This radio conference held in Berlin, Germany, can be regarded as the first large-scale international conference in history.

The reason turned out to be about radio. However, it is basically a discussion between governments, so there are no technical personnel or radio companies participating.

Li Yu said: "Actually, my request is also for civilian use. Only when it is open to everyone can radio have a future." Morgan took a puff of his pipe and said: "Now I finally understand that your idea is correct and has a broad market. , there is no need to worry about not making money. Moreover, your technology is far superior to Marconi Company, and you will be the next super enterprise in the radio field in the future." Morgan is already one of the richest people in the United States today. There are really not many things that interest him, and radio is one of them.

Of course Li Yu understands

The meaning of the words "super enterprise" is that if you want to achieve large-scale radio coverage, you need to build countless base stations, and even ocean-going base stations. This kind of capital investment is very huge.

Even if only the basics are guaranteed, the demand for cargo ships alone will be overwhelming. Because now the most necessary and desired radio industry is the shipping industry. In this

During the "Age of Discovery", ship trade was the most important. They often drifted at sea for more than a month, almost losing contact with the land.

So the shipping industry desperately wanted a reliable communications facility, just as it desperately wanted accurate clocks for longitude measurements years ago.

Li Yu thought for a while and basically agreed with Morgan's words. After all, as a super financier, Morgan’s vision and some views on business need to be recognized and learned.

Li Yu said: "But with my current scale and conditions, I think it is not enough to meet the standards for listing." In the early days, it was not easy to list on the New York Stock Exchange.

Morgan said: "Do you think this can trouble me? You just need to consider the listing procedures and draw up the equity contract, otherwise you will be eaten up by huge funds." Li Yu guessed that he reminded him like this and It was not entirely out of good intentions, but perhaps because of his relationship with the Carnegie family, which made him scrupulous.

However, even without the Carnegie family, Morgan only wanted to make investments and did not want to eat up too many companies. Otherwise, it would become a failed Beiming magic skill, and the internal power it absorbed would only come back to bite him.

He just wants to invest in stocks and make a lot of money. Simplicity and convenience are the goals of financiers. Otherwise, he wouldn't have helped Li Yu go public.

After thinking about the relationship behind it, Li Yu said: "I will find a lawyer to prepare for the listing as soon as possible." Morgan said: "Very good, I will wait for your arrival again." - After leaving Morgan's building, Li Yu immediately Searching for traces of lawyers in his mind.

The United States has always had great respect for doctors and lawyers. Being a doctor or lawyer in the United States is an extremely lucrative and honorable job.

But now Li Yu really didn't know any lawyers. He thought about it and suddenly thought of someone.

So I immediately set off to Chinatown, New York.

"Mr. Situ Meitang!" Li Yu found him at the newspaper office.

"Brother Li Yu!" Situ Meitang was also very happy to see Li Yu.

"I didn't expect you to come to New York again, and I didn't even have time to visit you." Li Yu said with a smile, "Why don't I come to the door in person? It's more convenient." Situ Meitang said, "The factory you run is really good, and we have already hired you. Nearly a hundred Chinese workers have solved the financial situation of hundreds of families at once. I really don’t know how to be grateful for this great kindness!” Nowadays, most Chinese in the United States are basically related to Hongmen or major branches, and they stay together for warmth.

Situ Meitang also has a strong sense of patriotism and cares about the country. He had a close relationship with Mr. Sun Yat-sen and President Chiang Kai-shek ever since, and he even climbed the Tiananmen Rostrum during the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

As the future Hongmen godfather, even when he rebelled against Chiang Kai-shek and resisted Japan, Principal Chiang still wanted to treat him as a guest of honor.

But for the time being, Situ Meitang has not yet become the leader of Hongmen. Li Yu said: "It makes me the happiest to be able to help my fellow villagers. That's why I do this. Mr. Situ doesn't need to thank me." Situ Meitang praised: "It really is a great pattern." Li Yu said: "And in the future, as the As enterprises and factories expand, they will definitely recruit more Chinese workers." Situ Meitang could hardly sit still. He stood up and bowed: "I want to thank you for all the Chinese in New York, no, all the Chinese in the United States!" Li Yu couldn't bear it. After receiving his courtesy, he quickly stood up and said: "Mr. Situ, we still have a vision, and we still need everyone's cooperation." Situ Meitang said, "If you have any questions, just tell me! If I, Situ Meitang, say no, let me I became the dead soul of the Raven." Li Yu said with a smile: "I believe Mr. Situ. I just have something to ask you to handle. In order to expand the factory and raise funds, I want to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, but I need to A lot of legal work.”

"Law?" Situ Meitang thought for a while and said,

"I happen to have a friend who knows American law very well, but he is just a law graduate student now and has not entered a law firm." Li Yu said with a smile, "Graduate students can also do it." Situ Meitang said, "Actually, now I want to find a It is not easy for law firms to be more concerned about Chinese affairs, because they all feel that Chinese people have no legal status and cannot win lawsuits. But this graduate student does not seem to have too many prejudices." Li Yu said: "The listing of a company and the A lawsuit is two different things, as long as the terms can be clarified." Situ Meitang said: "That's fine, I don't think he will object, because President Theodore Roosevelt once hosted a dinner for you in the White House, and he He is the distant nephew of the current president, named Franklin Roosevelt." Situ Meitang paused and added: "He is of noble birth, but he is not a playboy, so he is not comparable to the ordinary beauties and belles in the country. Nowadays, He is not famous and you have never heard of him, but his knowledge is very good." It seems that Situ Meitang has a good taste.

But how could Li Yu not have heard of the dignified President of the United States during World War II? He was much more famous than his distant uncle, the current President Theodore Roosevelt.

Li Yu said with a smile: "Since I believe Mr. Situ, I naturally believe in the Roosevelt you recommended." Situ Meitang suddenly said: "You believe in me so much, otherwise how about we become brothers?" Li Yu was still thinking about how to reconcile with him. When Roosevelt met, he was immediately surprised and said: "What do you want me to do?" Situ Meitang smiled and said: "Although I have some high expectations, I really appreciate your character, knowledge and ability, brother. Please don't deny me this face." Li Yu didn't react for a while, because he knew that he would have a relationship with Mr. Zhongshan in the near future. What would happen when the time comes... Seeing that Li Yu was silent for a while, Situ Meitang said, "Brother, don't you dislike me? Li Yu hurriedly came to his senses and said, "Of course not. I'm here, brother. Please accept my bow!" Situ Meitang laughed loudly and bowed back.

"Today is really fun. Let's not talk about the listing for now. Let's have a few drinks together and talk about it!"