Rebirth of the Tech Madman

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BritishPetroleum-British Petroleum Company or BP, the predecessor is Anglo founded in 1908-Anglo Persian Petroleum Company or APOC. [Reading the latest chapters] Its initial interest came from obtaining approval from the king of Persia, now Iran, to develop the oil resources discovered in the Persian Gulf.

Originally, Anglo-Persian Petroleum Company’s initial business progress was lacklustre, but when the First World War broke out, the British government recognized the importance of oil resources and began to acquire shares in the company, which allowed it to acquire shares in the company. The navy provides fuel.

When the First World War ended, the British government's shareholding had reached 51%, and Anglo-Persian Petroleum, which gained more space for operation, expanded its business throughout Europe. But the company's focus is still on the Persian Gulf.

Out of the heightened dissatisfaction with imperialism, the disputes surrounding the interests of Anglo Persian Oil Company have been one after another. Especially after the Second World War, the national sentiment in the Middle East was soaring.

In 1951, the nationalist politician Mohammed Mossadeh became the new prime minister, prompting the Iranian Congress to pass a bill to nationalize the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company.

Mohamed Mossadeh believes that Anglo-Iranian Oil Company is the representative of the exploitation of Iran by imperialism, and only the nationalization policy can enable the Iranian people to enjoy their due rights.

As the largest shareholder for a long time, how could the United Kingdom watch this huge overseas interest be lost, so it succeeded in persuading the United States to jointly defend the interests of the West in the Gulf, in order to resist the possible increasing influence from the Soviet Union, and protect the pros The hat of the Communist government is buckled on the head of the Mohamed Mosadai regime.

In August 1953, the Sixth Office of the United Kingdom and the CIA jointly organized a coup code-named "Operation Ajax" to overthrow the government of Mohamed Mosad and foster a new pro-Western government. , And lasted until 1979 before the revolution broke out in Iran.

In this way, Anglo-Iranian Petroleum Company returned to the control of Western interest groups, resumed business in Iran with 40% foreign equity, and officially changed its name to the current "British Petroleum Company."

After these changes, BP’s business has inevitably suffered a blow, but its background has become stronger. With the assistance of the World Bank, it has obtained investment plans in other Gulf countries to keep its profits unchanged.

Beginning in the 1960s, BP began to pay attention to the development of oil sources in Alaska in the United States and the North Sea in Europe, and achieved mass production in the 1970s.

These business expansions have virtually enhanced BP's anti-strike capability. In addition to the two world energy crises that erupted in the 1970s, Gein's equity in the Middle East National Petroleum Company has been partly or completely nationalized by the local government since 1971; the revolution in Iran in 1979 has even more serious problems. Announcing the end of its hegemony in Iran.

In fact, not only BP, but the traditional monopoly of the entire Western consortium in the oil field is being gradually dismantled by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which was established in 1960.

There is also one point that cannot be ignored. While maintaining a good performance, BP has repeatedly encountered safety accidents, causing environmental pollution, and is under pressure from public opinion.

With such changes in the times, the British government does not want to be the largest shareholder of BP anymore.

After Mrs. Thatcher began her first term as prime minister in 1979, she initiated the privatization process. That year, she sold the first batch of 80 million shares of BP to the market, and her shareholding ratio was directly reduced to 4%. sixteen.

Of course, this process is gradual in stages. The British are experienced and know what they can do to maximize their benefits.

Tang Huan officially established recognized wealth and credit in the world. It started from other people who deliberately took the ride of Apple’s IPO and became a billionaire with more than a year of rocket speed. The process of privatization in the United Kingdom has naturally become one of his investment trends.

The British government's gradual sale of shares in BP is mainly due to political considerations, and it does not mean that BP is losing money like Japan's privatized Japanese National Railways. The oil industry still belongs to a golden mountain. Among the top ten companies in the United States by market value this year, two are oil companies, Exxon and Royal Dutch Petroleum.

Tang Huan's investment in BP can not only take advantage of this good opportunity to maintain asset value, but also get some ancillary benefits, such as helping the female ship king Christina balance the family's traditional industry-shipping, and helping Xiangjiang Electric Light in Canada, Australia, etc. Land development.

Now, the Kuwaiti royal family is finally trying to tell the truth about its true goal-looking for an opportunity to seize the controlling rights of BP. Tang Huan, who knows the situation very well, responded directly: "You former British colony, hand in hand. It is true that the money is not bad, but can the small shoulders afford BP, a behemoth involving multiple interests? Be careful to get down!"

However, Tang Huan immediately changed his mind: "If you don't try it, how do you know if it is feasible? This probing act alone is of sufficient value! After all, it is of extraordinary significance to find out the bottom line of the United Kingdom."

Seeing Tang Huan's silence, Prince Sabah said confidently: "Our two shares are added together, more than 10%, enough to form the largest holding institution, and then further operations on this basis, It will definitely do more with less."

"What I am worried about is that the British government refused to agree, and directly lifted the table." Tang Huan said slowly.

"It's very unlikely." Prince Sabah shook his head in disapproval. "The British still respect business rules, and they started the privatization process of BP on their own."

Seeing that the Kuwaiti royal family represented by Prince Al-Sabah is so optimistic, Tang Huan no longer wastes spitting stars. "Then try it. I also want to see how the British government reacts and where the bottom line is."

"Since you have made your determination, then I am also very interested in this idea." Tang Huan then made it clear, "However, I suggest that we must plan carefully, especially picking the right time. This year should not have the right conditions, it is better to Observe and wait until next year."

"The strong growth of the U.S. economy has driven the prosperity of the global stock market. Take your Fangyuan Computer Company for example. Since becoming the world's most valuable company, its market value has risen all the way, and now it has exceeded US$90 billion. From BP Judging from the company's current performance, the more it delays, the higher the cost." Prince Sabah's tone was a bit sedentary.

"The trajectory of the financial market always follows the wavy line. Observing for a period of time is beneficial and harmless." Tang Huan insisted this time.

He thought that if he participated, he would wait until next year to see if the global stock market turmoil happened as planned; if he didn't even have this patience, it would be better to just shoot and break it, which is good for everyone.

"Then what kind of standard do you think is the right time? Could it be the Great Depression of the global stock market, or the sudden decline in BP's share price?" Prince Sabah asked unconvincedly.

Tang Huan smiled, "Just as the prince said, we should find an opportunity to enter the arena in the downward direction."

Seeing a stalemate in the situation, Prince Fahd hurriedly intervened and tentatively asked, "Tang is so cautious, does he consider the investment in California's high-speed rail."

Tang Huan humbly said, "There are indeed reasons for this."

"Otherwise, our side will act according to the original plan, and your side will act as a dark move and a surprise pawn, waiting for the appropriate opportunity you mentioned, or our request for launch." Prince Fahd gave A compromise proposal.

Of course, Tang Huan would not refuse a plan for his own sake. He immediately reciprocated in his sincerity, "I am willing to guarantee our stable relationship in this cooperation in the form of an agreement. If I don't want to participate, I will also take care of it. The shares of BP in the country are sold to the Kuwait Investment Authority in a way that at least does not exceed the market price."

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During this meeting, the plan revealed by the Kuwaiti royal family was very ambitious. Tang Huan wanted to provide him with the most advanced IT solutions and act as a surprise rear reinforcement, so the discussion took extra effort.

It was not until the afternoon of the next day that the two sides cherished each other with satisfaction and waved goodbye.

Tang Huan took a deep breath and asked Masako Hetian to bring a cup of hot milk. After a short rest, he planned to leave for the UK.

As a result, the milk was half of the time. The assistant hurriedly took a document and walked in to report: "Cheng Long, who was shooting the movie "Dragon Brother and Tiger Brother" in Yugoslavia, had an accident and fell from a 5-meter-high tree. Coming down, his head was seriously injured. This is a fax sent by Jiahe from Xiangjiang. We urge us to help as soon as possible."

Tang Huan hurriedly put down the cup, took the fax, and scanned it in ten lines. Between the lines, Zou Wenhuai's anxiety was full, fearing that he would lose the pillars like Shao Brothers lost Fu Sheng.

"Hurry up and contact the best medical team, so that the Silicon Valley One will be sent to Yugoslavia as quickly as possible." Tang Huan was also anxious, and quickly ordered, "If the local conditions have the conditions to perform the operation, it will be done locally. It is not possible. Ship it back. Come from Paris."

As the assistant recorded quickly, he reminded: "The shooting location is a small local town. I'm afraid there are some restrictions on traffic conditions. A large jet like Silicon Valley One..."

"Then find the local helicopter, the government, the military...our network must be activated!" Tang Huan stopped the other party's words and emphasized with a decisive gesture.

After the assistant took the order to leave, Masako Wada asked with concern, "Is this the famous Kung Fu star of the Hong Kong movie in Japan?"

"Yes. This accident happened..." Tang Huan shook his head again and again in annoyance.

The production level of "Dragon Brother and Tiger Brother" is the highest among Cheng Long's works in the past few years. Tang Huan also intends to take advantage of the more obvious gap in Hollywood's decline this year to make him fight a turnaround. Unexpectedly, there was an accident and a fall. The chain.

This result is due to Cheng Long's insistence on pursuing the effects of shooting, and the crew is even more responsible for negligence of not working properly.

Tang Huan was very unhappy about this. He was in the same mood as Zou Wenhuai, not wanting to lose a star like Cheng Long, because it was difficult for Guy to find someone to replace him because of his position.

Fortunately, in the misfortune, the eight-hour operation in the local area was very successful. Cheng Long's life was saved and he could return to film work after he recovered.

Of course, in the next year, Cheng Long can only honestly heal his injuries.

The next day, Cheng Long, lying on a stretcher, was transported back to Paris by Silicon Valley One, and Tang Huan went to the airport to greet him.

After the meeting, Cheng Long thanked him gratefully, and Tang Huan waved his hand and comforted him: "Heal your wounds with peace of mind, everyone still has high hopes for you."

After the special case number of Cheng Long was arranged, Tang Huan asked Zeng Zhiwei and Chen Kexin, "Where has the progress of "Dragon Brothers and Tigers" been photographed?"

"It's basically completed. The scene where Brother Long had an accident is the second time that he was dissatisfied with the effect." Zeng Zhiwei, who received such a big project as "Brother Dragon" for the first time, replied depressedly.

Tang Huan was also speechless for a while-the filming was about to be completed, and the result was such a disturbance, it can only be said that the gods are not beautifying and making people mischievous.

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Due to Cheng Long's accidental injury, Tang Huan's UK trip was slightly delayed.

When he came to the UK this time, his main business was to talk about the call to buy Li, which was the parent company of Li’s TV, which was renamed Media Asia TV. It was already dying in business, and he was trying to sell himself through the good relationship he had had before. Seek a living under the banner of the richest man.

However, before that, Tang Huan wanted to meet with the British royal family. Because in more than two months, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom will visit China and will visit Hong Kong by the way.

Queen Elizabeth II, who has always tried his best to maintain the public image of the British royal family~www.wuxiahere.com~, is afraid that there will be mistakes in any link, which will lead to loss of face, so I want to find some suggestions from the richest man through personal relationships.

Ever since he advertised his office software for hundreds of millions of viewers at the luxurious wedding of Charles and Diana, Tang Huan has never forgotten the advertising value of the British royal family.

Regardless of the details of Elizabeth II, he tried his best to avoid the royal family and commercial endorsements. It was because the bid was unsatisfactory, and the expenses of others were high, so small money would naturally not be seen.

Tang Huan intends to take the opportunity of the British royal family's trip to continue to take advantage of the possible commercial publicity effects.

It is based on this trust that Queen Elizabeth II invited the richest man to enjoy a royal family dinner at Windsor Castle.

During the banquet, Tang Huan was asking Charles about the quality of the ten racehorses he had bought from the Hunter family racecourse in the United States. If they were good, he would put the racecourse into a financial crisis.

But suddenly, Tang Huan felt a warm foot rubbing his calf. After he glanced calmly, a layer of goose bumps appeared on his back, and he kept whispering, "No way! No way!" (To be continued.)