Chapter 263 It’s important to follow the right person

This is often the case with parties, cocktail receptions, and banquets.

Ladies, young ladies and wives gathered together to form small circles.

The gentlemen would also gather in groups of three or four to form their own small circles.

These small circles occasionally come into contact and collide with each other, some members integrate into other circles, new people join and old people leave.

Repeat this process over and over again to form a healthy social network circle.

It can be said that this is the essence of the party social culture with European and American characteristics.

Like when Ariana took Ivana and helped her integrate into the higher-level circle of ladies and celebrities on the East Coast.

Another centerpiece of tonight's engagement celebration party.

Milo Blackburn was also busy.

He was surrounded by people from First Citigroup, Mellon and other financial groups, who were not so familiar to him but took the opportunity tonight to get in touch with him.

"Once Yahoo is successfully listed, it will surely set off a real Internet boom around the world. Compared with the performance next year and the year after, I believe that the Internet this year and last year can only be regarded as a calm lake. In the future, the Internet craze will officially take shape."

"Yes, that's right. I made a lot of preparations. Because I always believe that opportunities always come to those who are prepared."

"Of course. If the conditions are right, I am willing to cooperate with anyone. For example, I have a very good cooperation with JP Morgan, and they are also a major shareholder of Yahoo."

"Ha, James, you're so funny. We should have met earlier."

“…”

Milo easily dealt with these consortiums and the real controllers behind them.

For example, the Stillman family, the Harriman family, and the Strong family, which were the last members of the First Citigroup.

For example, the Mellon family, Hill family, Baker family, etc. behind the Mellon Group.

Many of them, even many American elites, are unaware of it.

But it is these numerous families that control all industries across the United States.

Those who indirectly or directly influence this country are the real masters of this country.

For example, let’s take First Citigroup.

He is a large Eastern conglomerate that only truly emerged in the United States after World War II.

Although it has a short history, the total assets it controls already exceed those of several old conglomerates.

Old names like Boston, Cleveland and DuPont are now no match for First Citigroup.

Even if you count the properties under Milo's name.

The consortium, with First Citibank as its core, relied on its huge funds to expand into the arms industry and civilian industry, and controlled a large number of well-known large enterprises and companies.

The famous Boeing and United Aircraft Corporation are controlled by Citigroup.

In addition to Boeing, there is Atlantic Richfield Oil (jointly controlled with the Morgan consortium).

Xerox Corporation, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, Crawler Tractor Company (jointly controlled with the Morgan and DuPont consortiums).

and the National Cash Register Company, which produced electronic computers.

On the business side, there is J.C. Penney (jointly controlled with the Morgan group) and jewelry stores (jointly controlled with the Chicago group).

The above-mentioned companies all enjoy a monopoly position both inside and outside the United States.

It is also one of the most active American conglomerates in terms of external expansion.

The controllers behind this consortium are the Stillman family and Rockefeller.

That's right, in addition to Rockefeller's own consortium.

They also have great influence in First Citibank and are even one of the co-owners of First Citibank.

The James that Milo just mentioned is named James IV William Stillman, and he is the current nominal controller of the First Citigroup.

This guy is also a playboy, probably in his thirties.

In this regard, his fame in the circle is no less than Milo.

Because he also likes to keep many women, and the types of women he likes to keep are very consistent.

It was so unified that many people in the circle were speechless.

Because this guy likes women who are over 40 and under 50...

Just now, James and Milo talked about Citigroup's desire to acquire a stake in eBay.

Instead of refusing, Milo took the opportunity to sell his ideas and ambitions on the Internet to this group of people.

Facing the gazes of the consortium controllers.

Milo said: "It's not enough, it's not enough. We have to make this wave more magnificent. Only the most pinnacle drama that ends in tragedy can move the audience."

"So I thought, I want to hold a global Internet event in Los Angeles or San Francisco early next year after Yahoo's successful IPO."

“By then, I hope to invite the leaders and heads of state of the world’s major economies to participate.”

“I think we should send a signal to the outside world that … the Internet is not just the future of developed countries, not just the United States and Europe.”

"It will be the future of the entire earth and all mankind."

“I think only in this way can we get everyone involved.”

“Let the storm of the Internet truly blow to all investors and wreak havoc on the entire planet!”

"But if we want to achieve this, I think it will be impossible without our cooperation..."

"So..." Milo looked at everyone, at his competitors.

They are also the controllers of the consortium who can become their partners.

"Anyone want to join?"

James Stillman was almost the first to speak.

This man is a very famous mature woman lover in the Tianlong circle.

It is said that when he was thirteen, he had an affair with his forty-five-year-old nanny.

"That sounds great. If it's suitable, First Citi would definitely like to join!" James said loudly, clapping his hands and laughing.

The people around him all had obvious expressions of intention on their faces.

Or thinking about the feasibility of what Milo had just said.

Also, in order to achieve what Milo said, what resources are needed and how much benefit can be obtained in the end.

Because to put it bluntly.

Milo's impassioned speech just now was full of references to the future of the world, the planet, all mankind, and the earth.

In fact, to put it in plain words, it means that everyone works together.

They used their influence on the United States, and then used the United States' influence on the world, to deceive countries including major economies such as Europe and Asia, and together push up the Internet bubble that was already in full swing.

Deceived everyone together.

When the final harvest comes, the results will be even sweeter.

Simply put, it is a scam, trying every possible way to fool everyone.

Try to fool people into thinking that the Internet is the future of mankind.

Then use this craze to drag everyone down.

It’s just that Milo’s goal this time is bigger. He is no longer satisfied with global institutions, consortiums and small investors.

He even wants to drag down the world's major economies.

It's very difficult, but if it can be done.

Everyone present could imagine the sweetness of the harvest.

"An Internet event?"

At this time, David Mellon of New York Mellon, the representative of the Mellon family, smiled and said, "Since it is initiated by the Godfather of Silicon Valley, I think many people will agree."

The founder of the Mellon Group was Thomas Mellon, and its peak period was achieved under Andrew Mellon.

But that was for the Mellon family.

The Mellon Group has been very strong since its emergence.

It’s just that the Mellon family has lost control and dominance over this consortium.

They have split up in various ways over the past hundred years, and the Mellon family can be found in almost every major city in the United States.

It can be said that it is a group of scattered sands. Among them, only the Mellon family in New York has some influence on the Mellon consortium.

But it exists more as a mascot, after all, the name of the Mellon Group is still Mellon.

Therefore, David Mellon’s words cannot actually represent the opinions of the Mellon Foundation.

On the contrary, the Baker and Hill families who were also present had the final say within the Mellon Group.

It can be said that the relationships within major American conglomerates and families are extremely complicated.

After more than two hundred years of development, the situation where you are in me and I am in you is very common.

Except for companies like Vanderbilt, which have almost completely fallen.

Others like Astor can still have a say to some extent.

The complexity of its internal situation and intermarriage arrangements can probably only be compared to the aristocratic families of the Wei and Jin dynasties in ancient China.

"John Chris and David both agree with my idea."

“The Boston consortium is also willing to join.”

“California and Texas also have intentions.”

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Look at these guys who can be ranked at the top among all the American consortiums.

Still hesitating there.

Milo immediately threw out his trump card.

"I think the Blackburn Foundation, the Trilateral Commission, and the American Foreign Affairs Association would be enough to launch the scale of the Internet event I want."

As soon as he said this, many people around him secretly cursed him as a little rascal.

Many people who are in the dark about their own affairs just now realized that although the guy in front of them looks very young,

But because of his background, because of the speed of his rise, and because he is willing to share the profits equally.

Therefore, almost half of the large American financial groups are his allies, have close relations with him, or have cooperated with him.

For example, at Yahoo and many Silicon Valley companies, this guy had a good relationship with JP Morgan.

Although there had been conflicts before, it has been a honeymoon period since the conflicts.

Let’s talk about the California Consortium. Since he has lived in California for a long time, his grandmother is also a member of the California Consortium.

He had long ago brought California financial groups into the Silicon Valley feast.

Not to mention that now that old Arthur Adams is said to be on his way out, this guy has become one of Boston's future leaders.

The young Texas consortium was also willing to cooperate with him because his mother was a member of the Bush family of the Texas consortium.

Finally, there is Rockefeller. After tonight, his relationship with Rockefeller will be taken to the next level.

California, Texas, Rockefeller, Morgan, plus the core base of Boston.

Of the top ten financial groups in the United States, this guy can actually link five of them!

The key is that he has an investment vision that amazes all the Wall Street bigwigs.

Not to mention his performance on the Internet.

Even the investment company under his name is unstoppable in its rampage on Wall Street.

So if this guy really wants to launch such a big campaign.

He does have that energy.

It doesn't necessarily require everyone to work together to achieve this.

"Anyway, no matter what, just count First Citibank as one of them."

James Stillman smiled and spoke again, "Even with Stillman's relationship with Rockefeller, First Citi will definitely support you, dear Milo."

It's already like this, how could others not understand?

If I don't make a statement, what if this guy really sets up this alliance?

Any consortium that does not join will definitely be excluded by other consortiums.

At least it is excluded from the feast of the Internet.

If they really join forces, a lot of the benefits they could have originally gained will probably be snatched away.

Instead of doing that, it is better to join and become a member of the chariot.

Let's work together to control the world's most terrifying capital chariot and rob and plunder the whole world!

Just like decades ago, more than a hundred years ago, more than two hundred years ago.

Our ancestors did this.

However, our ancestors at that time drove boats and used strong ships, powerful guns and armed robbery with fire.

Now it is a "cultural robbery" that looks high-end and disguised with high technology and capital.

There is no essential change, but the means have become much milder.

The key is that no more people will die. After all, in the eyes of automation, humans are the biggest capital consumption.

Only living people can create value, whether they are working as cattle or consuming.

So, members of the upper class from New York, the East Coast and some other parts of the United States attended the dinner.

Everyone was amazed, surprised, and even shocked at the representatives of the big financial groups who attended the cocktail party.

Almost all of them were surrounding the male protagonist of tonight's party, the overly young Milo Blackburn.

From John Cleese of Morgan, to David of Rockefeller, to James of Stillman, to Paul of DuPont, to Hanna, Humphrey, and Mather of Cleveland, to Wilson of California...

Any one of them appears in other high-level social banquet circles.

They will become the most dazzling stars at the banquet and will be sought after by everyone.

Now they all gathered around Milo and listened to him speak.

This scene fell into the eyes of those who did not know the inside story.

You can imagine how shocking it was.

Like the seat on the board of directors of Columbia University in New York that was once taken away by Milo.

Michael Pulitzer, the current head of the Pulitzer family, had his ancestral company and newspaper taken away from him.

The old man is feeling lucky now.

Fortunately, Milo used his tricks to acquire Pulitzer Company.

The Pulitzer family did not respond too harshly to Milo.

Instead, he took the opportunity to admit his loss and sold the Pulitzer Company to Milo.

otherwise……

Looking at this scene now, if Milo really wanted to target Pulitzer at this time.

Michael didn't think he could hold on.

Because of the people surrounding Milo at this moment.

It can be said that any one of them can make it impossible for Pulitzer to survive in New York.

Even the whole family disappears physically...

So Michael Pulitzer is now thankful that he voted quickly.

It won't become an enemy.

There are many people who think like Michael Pulitzer.

When Milo first established himself in New York, he stole a lot of things from others.

Pulitzer's ancestral Pulitzer Company is just one of them.

Like Dolan, the former owner of the New York Knicks, they voted more thoroughly than Pulitzer.

Michael Pulitzer just had no choice but to let it go.

Charles Dolan's entire clan came to him...

Others include the current New York Mayor Giuliani, who has basically been re-elected.

Not to mention those people who stood on Milo's side from the beginning.

When they saw this scene, they felt that they had followed the right person.

(End of this chapter)