Both parties were very satisfied with the discussion that lasted for more than six hours, and both parties gained something extra.
As it was late, Fang Lang and his companions did not rush back to Genoa overnight, but spent the night in Piacenza. They drove back to Genoa early the next morning after a bumpy ride.
There was no conversation along the way. After Fang Lang returned to Genoa and arranged the military work, he went directly to the Global Trade office in Genoa.
Although the work has always been communicated through telegrams, Fang Lang now wants the steel mill and shipyard in Genoa to support the new steel mill and shipyard in Brazil.
Therefore, Fang Lang had to personally understand his steel plant and shipyard in Genoa.
It just so happened that his father-in-law was also in Genoa, and it would be inappropriate for Fang Lang not to meet with him.
The two exchanged a few pleasantries, and after Coburn personally poured a cup of coffee for Fang Lang, he couldn't wait to speak;
"Boss, you are finally back. If you don't come back, I will go find you."
Fang Lang was stunned. What happened? Lilith was pregnant? That's not right! He hasn't hit a home run yet!
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"What's wrong?"
“According to your instructions, the company has been purchasing transport ships from the US military. However, now that the war is over and the shipping routes are safe, everyone is rushing to buy transport ships, causing the prices of transport ships to soar.
We are very sorry that your ship purchase plan for us could not be completed on time. I wonder if we should also increase the purchase price."
Coburn spoke carefully, slightly apologetically.
Hearing that it was just a plan that was not completed, Fang Lang couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, fearing that he would blame himself. This is not a big deal, if you can't buy it, just rent it! Anyway, these ships will not be glorious for a few years, so it will be easier to sell them if you buy less.
He smiled indifferently and said:
"I thought something happened to Lilith! What's the big deal about this little thing? We have so many ships now!"
Fang Lang's words made Mr. Coburn stunned. He was obviously embarrassed to discuss his daughter and his affairs with his boss.
I can only say with a weird expression:
"Lilith and Vivian are both fine, but they both miss you. If you don't have time to go to Naples, I can ask them to come over."
I didn't expect Mr. Coburn to answer like this. Isn't it obvious that he doesn't object to me taking the sisters directly? This is so happy! If my father-in-law doesn't object, then what else can I say?
Fang Lang's expression began to show that he couldn't help laughing. I'll accept it, I'll accept it.
"Really? That would be great. I miss them so much, but I really don't have time to go to Naples right now."
Mr. Coburn was so angry about Fang Lang's answer that he wanted to pour the coffee in front of him directly over Fang Lang's head.
Can it be more shameless! This can't even be called a scumbag! He is simply a beast, but I can't change it. Who told me that the three women in the family have already reached an agreement? I can only change the subject directly:
"We now have a total of 56 cargo ships, all of which are heading to the United States and Brazil. However, the war has just ended. Therefore, the supplies have not been delivered so quickly. The earliest supplies are expected to arrive in four days."
Seeing that his father-in-law's face was a little dark, Fang Lang decisively calmed down and started working seriously, otherwise even he would not be able to resist the urge to beat himself up.
“Since everyone is scrambling for cargo ships, we should not get involved. Now that the shipping route has been restored to safety, we can outsource our transportation tasks to transportation companies.
Global Trading Company is a trading company. We want to operate it separately from Global Transport and have independent accounting. Didn’t the United States arrange for someone to take over the transport company? "
When it comes to company matters, Mr. Cockburn is very serious.
"I have already taken over. I am currently handing over the business to Global Steel and Global Shipbuilding. If you had come a few days later, I would have returned to Naples."
Apparently, several new companies that were established during my studies in the United States have started to operate as planned, so the plan to build a steel plant and a shipyard in Brazil can begin.
"Oh! Then I'll meet with them tonight and assign them some work. When will the two factories be able to resume production?"
When it comes to the issue of resuming production at the factory, Mr. Coburn can't help but feel relieved.
"It may depend on the integration situation! Fortunately, we acquired Genoa directly when it was just recaptured. As soon as the Germans surrendered, someone came to search and confiscate the factory. Fortunately, we stated that we were a branch of an American company in Italy.
Another shipyard was directly seized by the occupying forces because it was an Italian enterprise and had built warships for the Italian Navy.
Recently, we have recruited a lot of talents from their factory employees. Alas! It seems that even though the war is over, it may take a long time to restore normal life order! "
I didn't expect that there was a shipyard nearby that had built warships for the Italian Navy. Isn't this exactly what I need? Don't think that the Italian army's combat effectiveness is not good, so you think that Italy's equipment is not good either.
No matter what others say, China is a world power and its equipment manufacturing capabilities are quite good. Just think about some high-end car brands such as Ferrari.
"You said this shipyard has built warships for the Italian Navy? Have we recruited their designers?"
Speaking of the current situation of Italian workers, Mr. Coburn couldn't help but sigh in his heart. If it weren't for Lilith meeting Fang Lang, perhaps his family would be struggling to make ends meet now!
Thinking of this, their resentment towards their son-in-law Fang Lang actually decreased a lot. After all, he was the benefactor who saved their family from the sea of suffering!
"Of course there are! Prices in Italy are soaring and supplies are in short supply. Because of the war, everyone has basically made military equipment for the army. So now many factories have been confiscated, liquidated, or stopped.
The original workers have all lost their jobs. Only companies like ours with American capital can still operate normally. We recruit some workers so that everyone will not go hungry.
However, the shortage of various raw materials is severe. For example, steel mills have stopped operating because there is no iron ore. "
The shutdown was due to raw materials. Is this a joke? Brazil is now the supplier of raw materials to the United States. They have all kinds of raw materials.
Isn't this just a thirsty person meeting a water seller? Fang Lang said nonchalantly:
"Brazil has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. You can ask Global Trade Brazil to purchase iron ore directly from Vale of Brazil and start the factory as soon as possible.
Soon, the United States will pass a plan to aid Europe. The demand for infrastructure materials such as steel and cement will boom, and we must seize the opportunity to develop rapidly. "
“Aid Europe program?”
Fang Lang immediately realized that he had spoken too quickly and almost revealed history, so he quickly changed the subject:
“Yes, but time will not come so fast. Food and oil and other daily necessities are probably the most valuable in Italy right now, and we need to make good use of our status as a multinational company.
Keep the telegraph open and circulate scarce materials between countries at any time. By the way, has the demand for cigarettes and other things slowed down now?"
Fang Lang was still very concerned about his main business. With the end of the war, the mental pressure on the soldiers was not as great as during the war, although the demand for cigarettes still existed.
However, people would not continue to spend high prices to purchase cigarettes. Therefore, Fang Lang directly notified Global Trade to reduce the purchase of cigarettes when the war was about to end.
They changed their business direction and started selling daily necessities for the people, such as grain, oil, condiments, coffee, etc.
"The sales volume of cigarettes has obviously dropped, but the good luck cigarettes shipped from Brazil recently have rich flavors and are very unique. Although we can't continue to maintain the original high price.
However, the Gambino family still hopes that this channel will not be stopped. But I guess when the government officially returns to normal, we may have to obtain a tobacco and alcohol monopoly license. "
After all, Mr. Coburn was born into a legitimate business family, so he had some concerns about cooperating with the Gambino family. Perhaps he was still haunted by Mussolini's government's crackdown on the Mafia.
He was afraid that if the government classified his import and export trade as tobacco smuggling, he would be in trouble. Only by obtaining government authorization could he feel at ease.
Fang Lang didn't care. At worst, he could let his uncle's Xinshui Gang cooperate directly with the Gambino family. As long as the cigarettes from his factory could be sold and he could make money, he didn't care how to sell them.
Therefore, Fang Lang said casually:
"Well! You can decide these things yourself."
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