Rebirth of the Tech Madman

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The scale of the California high-speed rail is close to that of China's Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail decades later in the original time and space, but the length is still not as long as the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail.

According to the current plan, California high-speed rail construction funds come from three sources-federal funding, California self-raised and private equity.

Among them, Tang Huan's confirmed investment has soared from the earliest US$200 million to the recent US$1.5 billion. And it contributed a large share of the start-up capital, making the preparatory work of the California high-speed rail project basically completed.

This shows how much the American's richest man has confidence in the California high-speed rail project, and it also shows to some extent his strength and rapid growth.

The so-called California self-financing is nothing more than financing methods such as issuance of bonds.

Although the richest man in the United States is leading the benchmark and Californians are quite enthusiastic about California's high-speed rail, California taxpayers are also very realistic. They are conservative and unwilling to add to the burden on infrastructure projects with such long investment cycles.

After all, no matter how good the future is, it is also the future; the greatest enemy of a good future is many uncertainties.

In addition, the construction of California's high-speed rail also involves issues such as land, demolition, and environmental protection.

However, in Tang Huan's view, compared with the decades in the original time and space, such difficulties are already solved; the real key is to let Californians realize the value of California's high-speed rail and pass the financing bill. .

Fortunately, Tang Huan is very familiar with the tricks to build momentum and win popularity. In recent years, his extensive contacts are not just a mere illusion. Like the "New York Post" and other clowns jumping up and down constantly spitting at himself, in the end they can only be reduced to a joke of happiness and boredom, that is, the network is working subtly.

What's more, Tang Huan still holds the power of Hollywood in his hands, and it's time for stars from all walks of life to stand up and contribute their appeal.

"If the California high-speed rail is built, filmmakers who travel between northern and southern California will definitely get great convenience." Spielberg faintly revealed his attitude towards the California high-speed rail project.

"However, the California high-speed rail threatens the existing interests of the civil aviation industry and road transportation." Tang Huan said leisurely: "The reason why these opponents fired at me is nothing more than holding the shot at the horse and the thief first. Wang’s thoughts. It’s ridiculous that apart from finding plausible grounds in terms of financial burden and unemployment rate, they also used a clumsy excuse to describe the California High Speed ​​Rail as a tool for profiteering by myself. It really treats everyone. They are all fools who are foolish."

"If the rumors have been circulating for a long time, many people who don't know the truth will inevitably take it as true. It's better to clarify it." Spielberg suggested with concern.

"It really needs to be explained seriously." Tang Huan nodded, "It is gratifying that many people still understand me and support me."

Having said that, Tang Huan turned around and asked casually: "I heard that you have picked up a Warner movie and need to be shot in China?"

This is a manifestation of Tang Huan’s cleverness. He almost masters all the dynamics of important Hollywood filmmakers like Spielberg, and anticipates that this busy man will not only send samples of "American Rat Tan" to enjoy it. In addition, there may be other requests, that is, the movie "Empire of the Sun"-"Empire of the Sun" that Warner is preparing to shoot.

This project is derived from the adaptation rights of the novel of the same name purchased by Warner. The author is British novelist James Graham Ballard, who is considered to be the master of doomsday novels, and the 1984 "Empire of the Sun" is a This is a relatively traditional war short novel, which has received high praise, and has a semi-autobiographical character.

Because James Graham Ballard was born in a public concession in Shanghai, China in 1930, and grew up there until the outbreak of the Pacific War, and Japan imprisoned these British people in concentration camps.

This tragic experience of "willing to do everything in order to get a full stomach" had a great impact on James Graham Ballard. In the novel "Empire of the Sun", the story of a little boy named Jim as a prisoner of war in a concentration camp is inspired by this.

Just like the theme of "lost innocence" in "e.t. Aliens", Spielberg was very interested in this project, and finally participated halfway through and became the director.

Obviously, there is a key point in this movie that cannot be circumvented, and that is to go to Shanghai, China to film on the spot.

As a result, Warner contacted relevant parties in the mainland, but the progress of the negotiations was very slow, which seriously slowed down the progress of the project.

Seeing this, Warner boss Steve Rose couldn't sit still. The filming budget of "Empire of the Sun" was as high as 35 million US dollars, and every day of delay would mean an extra loss.

No way, let's find a way. In this way, Warner naturally thought of Tang Huan's faction.

You know, the "Phantom of the Tomb" series, known for its novelty and magnificence, was shot in mainland China. The effect not only made the film itself high-quality, but also fascinated curious American audiences.

In China, people are like a fish in water, but Warner is in vain, which can only show that it is a problem of ability.

However, Warner boss Steve Rose was unwilling to come to Tang Huan personally. Although the two stopped fighting and did not fight, the price paid by Steve Rose was the controlling shares of Atari and Warner Records, which had suffered serious losses. It's hard to eliminate!

Back then, he was confused and sold the video game adaptation rights of the movie "et aliens" to Spielberg of Warner for an unprecedented amount of more than 30 million U.S. dollars. Of course, he knew the entanglement between the two sides, and this matter was a wish to fight another. I am willing to suffer, but it is true to pit the other party too hard, and it is inevitable that I feel a little guilty.

In this way, Spielberg took the initiative to ask Ying, "I'll talk to Tang about this."

Of course, Steve Rose couldn't ask for it, and quickly let Spielberg take full responsibility.

It's just that Spielberg didn't expect that Tang Huan was suddenly annoyed by the troubles of California's high-speed rail, and it was really hard to find a chance to speak.

Now Tang Huan took the initiative to ask about this matter, Spielberg felt comfortable in his heart, and quickly replied: "Yes, I need to reproduce as much as possible the Shanghai occupied by Japan in the 1940s. It will involve some closure. It is estimated that the shooting time will be at least three weeks for issues such as the block, the employment of a large number of extras, and so on."

Speaking of this, Spielberg smiled bitterly, "But the problem is that the communication between Warner and the local area has always been difficult, and even the progress of the project has been affected. I don't know if Tang can mediate from it?"

"No problem." Tang Huan nodded happily, and finally said: "I also happen to have a major production movie on the mainland, called "Mulan", starring Lin Qingxian. If you have time, you might as well. Give some advice in the past."

"I've heard Catherine Kennedy talk about this project a long time ago, and I have participated in the discussion." Spielberg laughed. "It is estimated that this movie will first be favored by feminists."

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Not long after Spielberg left, the contradictions caused by the construction of California's high-speed rail suddenly intensified, and even the east coast of the United States. The chairman of the California High-speed Rail Authority, Jerry Brown, flew from the west coast of the United States to New York with Tang Huan. Meet and discuss.

Jerry Brown served as the governor of California from 1975 to 1983 and is the youngest governor of California in history. His presidency was the current US President Reagan, and the previous term was Jerry Brown's father-Pat Brown.

Therefore, it can be said that Jerry Brown was born in a political family in California and belongs to a star figure.

During Jerry Brown's tenure, he pursued a conservative fiscal policy. Even he personally rejected many of the privileges and benefits that the governor deserves, such as the governor's mansion of more than 20,000 square feet and luxurious cars.

At the end of his term in 1983, this little governor left California with the largest fiscal surplus in history-$5 billion.

The biggest crisis encountered by Jerry Brown during his tenure as governor was in 1981, when the San Francisco Bay Area was invaded by the fruit pest Mediterranean fruit fly. According to the advice of agricultural experts and the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, he ordered spraying Pesticides with lower toxicity for humans.

However, for environmental protection considerations, Jerry Brown only used ground spraying.

The result is very unfortunate, the reproduction rate of the Mediterranean fruit fly exceeded expectations. More than a month later, millions of dollars of crops were reimbursed, and billions of dollars in output value was seriously threatened.

Seeing this scene, Jerry Brown began to use helicopters to carry out large-scale aerial spraying, and at the same time let the California National Guard set up highway checkpoints to prevent the spread of infected fruits in the local area.

In the end, Jerry Brown won the biological war, but also because of slow action and large-scale aerial spraying of pesticides that may cause environmental pollution, and both sides have caused controversy and become the favorite of political opponents. Point of attack.

In California at this stage, a bill that restricts the governor from being re-elected for more than two terms has not yet appeared. But Jerry Brown, who performed well in office, did not seek a third term. Instead, he focused on the position vacated by the Federal Senate and ran to run for the Senate, only to run into a strong opponent—together_ And the party's Pete Wilson.

This person is a veteran politician. He has been a member of the California House of Representatives for two terms for four years, and the mayor of San Diego for three terms for twelve years. Together with the current President Reagan's self-help Willy, he finally won by a narrow margin.

Outsiders commented that Jerry Brown, who was on the spot, had ended his political career.

In fact, Jerry Brown himself was really hit hard, and he went to Japan to follow Hugo Egong-La Salle.

This Jesuit German priest is unusual in that he is also a disciple of Yamada Koun, a generation of Zen master in Japan, trying to make some academic achievements in the relationship between Zen Buddhism and God.

During this period, Jerry Brown went to Kolkata, India, to follow Mother Teresa as a volunteer.

From the original time and space, he was approved by Pope Francis for the canonization 30 years later, we can see the extraordinary features of this Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1979.

Moreover, it is also a fashionable move for many Americans to feel the fairy spirit of Mother Teresa. For example, John F. Kennedy, Jr., also went to Kolkata, India during his studies.

About a year later, Tang Huan persuaded Jerry Brown to come back, who had been walking around. After all, the political capital that you can accumulate during your travels is limited, so hurry up and get things right.

Jerry Brown was very interested in the California high-speed rail project during his tenure. After all, this technology has attracted worldwide attention since the Shinkansen in Japan was put into operation, but its cost is huge and there are many obstacles to promote it.

At that time, Tang Huan took out the start-up funds and suggested that Jerry Brown first set up a specialized agency such as the California High Speed ​​Rail Administration to prepare for the preliminary work.

Today, the richest man's pockets are getting bigger and bigger, and the time to push the California high-speed rail project further has almost matured.

The most important source of motivation for Tang Huan's enthusiasm for the California high-speed rail project is the need for personal merit.

Amasa Leland Stanford, a famous industrialist, politician in American history, the governor of California and a member of the U.S. Senate~www.wuxiaspot.com~ The Central Pacific Railway Company he founded, employs 9% Ten are Chinese workers, the number is as high as 12,000, and the body of a Chinese worker lies under each sleeper of the Trans-Midwest Railway that he participated in. ℃≡miào℃≡bi℃≡Ge℃≡

In order to commemorate the only child who died of typhoid fever in Florence, Italy under the age of 16, Amasa Leland Stanford donated money to establish Stanford University, which has now become a top university in the United States and the world. This gave birth to the cradle of high technology—Silicon Valley.

In contrast, people wandering in the beautiful scenery of Stanford University would think that in their initial donation, there might be huge profits paved by flesh and blood?

Among the old-fashioned families in Xiangjiang, there are people who started their businesses by selling opium, but after several generations, they are almost whitewashed.

Tang Huan has no black history that needs to be washed out, but as long as the California high-speed rail is drawn on the map of the western United States, his family will survive several generations without falling.

In the same way, the California high-speed rail also has extraordinary significance for Jerry Brown, who is "one door and two governors." It is blocked, and we must find something valuable to do in order to reverse the passive situation.

Upon meeting, Jerry Brown said directly with anxiety: "California high-speed rail has become a bargaining chip between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party during this year's mid-term election. The situation is not generally complicated."

Tang Huan put down the cup and said lightly: "It's actually very simple. I will support whoever approves of the California high-speed rail!"