In Japan today, for the price of a house in Tokyo, you can buy the whole of Japan in the United States.
After the successful development of nylon, Japan's raw silk exports were almost cut in half, which had a devastating blow to Japanese industry. Japan could only rely on intensifying its plundering of neighboring countries to barely maintain its competitiveness.
Itomatsu never imagined that in the eyes of Mike Carlisle and Spike Dalton, he was just a dispensable tool who could be abandoned at any time, which severely hit Itomatsu's self-esteem.
Leaving Asia and joining Europe, leaving Asia and joining Europe, Japan has been struggling for so many years, but it still has not been accepted by Europe and the United States. Looking at Mike Carlisle and Spike Dalton chatting and laughing, Itomatsu felt sad.
"If possible, I hope to have a chat with Mr. Piccolo from Adan Company. There is not only competition between Mobil Oil and Adan Company, but also room for cooperation." Spike Dalton simply said
Regardless of Itomatsu's entrustment, the main reason why he was willing to help Itomatsu was that he also had demands.
The general manager of Adan Company's branch in the United States is Simpson Piccolo. He comes from a poor aristocratic family in England and has received a good education. Such people are very popular in the United States, and Adan Company is very good at taking advantage of these relationships.
Mobil Oil is the dominant company in the United States, and Adam is the dominant company in Europe. There is extensive competition between the two companies.
Mobil Oil is coveting the Elizabeth Oilfield owned by Adan Company. Mobil Oil long ago hoped to join hands with Adan Company to develop oil along the Persian Gulf, but was decisively rejected by Adan Company.
The coast of the Persian Gulf is a forbidden area for Adan Company, and no one is allowed to interfere.
Just like Mobil Oil's attitude towards the Pennsylvania oil fields.
The difference is that after decades of development in the Pennsylvania oil fields, the output and quality have declined significantly.
The oil production along the Persian Gulf coast is of high quality and low cost, so Adam Company has the capital to proactively initiate a price war with Mobil Oil.
"Okay, I'll invite Simpson to a party another day. You'd better invite Mr. Ford too." Mike Carlisle also made demands. Washington Motors is launching a strong challenge to Ford Motors, and Ford Motors is also under great pressure.
Before Nyasaland entered the United States, the supply of Ford Model T cars exceeded demand. Although some other car brands appeared in the United States, they could not pose a real threat to Ford.
Washington Motors is different from other American car brands. With more powerful performance, richer colors and styles, wider use environments, and lower prices, Ford Motors is facing a major crisis. If Ford Motors cannot take the initiative to
Making changes would be tantamount to handing over the market to others.
Mike Carlisle's intention is very clear. Only competition can lead to development, but competition should be controlled within a healthy range.
To put it bluntly, the best way is for everyone to join forces and make money together. A dominant company is not conducive to the healthy development of the industry. Ford should face the challenge correctly.
"Yes, we have a good relationship with Ford, but you have to be careful. I heard that old Ford is not in a good mood recently -" Spike Dalton promised to help, but he did not guarantee the results.
The Washington car has not yet officially gone on sale, and Ford's sales growth rate has begun to slow down, which was almost unimaginable before.
Now Ford Motor is also beginning to learn from Washington Motors, advertising in newspapers and magazines, and starting to consider upgrading the Model T.
However, this will definitely increase the cost of the Model T car, and the selling price must be increased to ensure profits.
Price is the core competitiveness of the Ford Model T. Once the price advantage is lost, the future of the Ford Model T will be bleak. It is surprising that the old Ford's mood will improve.
"The market is not static, so products cannot be static either. Americans are tired of the black Ford Model T. Even if Ford is eliminated from the market, it will not be because of Washington Motors, but because of Ford's own problems." Mike Carlisle
With an indifferent expression, the Ford Model T has hardly made any changes for 13 years since its launch in 1908.
It is undeniable that Ford has made a huge contribution to the popularity of automobiles.
However, as an industry giant, Ford should always focus on user needs and improve the Model T so that the Model T can better meet the needs of users and continuously improve their products.
Instead of monopolizing the market by relying on low prices, ignoring user needs, and attacking competitors like now.
Spike Dalton finally fell silent. Mobil Oil is also experiencing the problems faced by Ford Motor. Like Ford facing the challenge of Washington Automobile, Mobil Oil is also facing the strong impact of Adam Company. Southern Africa and the United States signed a
After a series of cooperation agreements, this kind of competition will intensify. Whether it is a blessing or a curse is hard to say.
After the meeting with Spike Dalton, Mike Carlisle returned to the apartment in the car driven by Augustus.
"Go back and rest early. Be careful during this time. You are already a famous person -" Mike Carlisle kindly warned. Augustus was not only Mike Carlisle's driver, but also Mike Carlisle's personal bodyguard.
"Don't worry, if the dwarves dare to come to me for trouble, I will throw them all into the Pacific Ocean." Augustus patted his strong biceps to show his strength.
Mike Carlisle laughed and didn't take it to heart.
Augustus did not stop at Mike Carlisle's apartment and drove away directly.
Augustus is a Slav, 30 years old, single, strong and fitness-loving. He lives not far from Mike Carlisle’s apartment. Half an hour later, Augustus appeared downstairs in his apartment.
In the tavern.
This tavern is built in the basement below the apartment building. It has a dark environment and poor facilities, but the atmosphere is very good, which is in line with the temperament of Augustus.
"Joe, bring me a glass of golden liquid." Augustus greeted the bartender skillfully. It was during Prohibition, and whiskey could only be bought in such a dark basement.
"Ivan, you are going to be famous. Many people are asking about you today." The bartender performed all the operations under the counter, using several different unknown liquids to mix them, and his movements were skillful and concealed.
"Really, who are they?" Augustus people are rough in appearance but very delicate in mind.
This is for sure. If he was just powerful, Augustus would not be qualified to be Mike Carlisle's driver.
The driver's requirements are much greater than those of a bodyguard.
The bartender said nothing and looked at Augustus with a smile.
Augustus understood instantly, casually took out a dollar coin, put it on the bar and pushed it towards the bartender.
"There are two guys with short stature but mean expressions -" The bartender's hand holding the towel gently passed over the bar, as if he was wiping the bar, and the coins disappeared with the bartender's movements.
Augustus smiled, picked up the whiskey and took a sip.
Not much information is needed, "short stature" says it all.
Don't think that white people are so tall these days. Without enough nutrition, no matter how good their genes are, they can't grow taller. What's more, human genes are all about the same, and the height of a bartender is less than 1.6 meters.
To be looked down upon as "short" by someone who is less than 1.6 meters tall, you can imagine how short he really is.
By the way, Augustus is about 1.8 meters tall.
"No, they're coming -" the bartender looked at the one dollar and reminded Augustus in a low voice.
Augustus looked back and saw that they were indeed two dwarfs, at most 1.41 meters tall.
"Mr. Qiao, good evening -" The dwarf was very polite and even bowed when he said hello. It was indeed very unexpected for such a polite person to appear in such an environment.
Coupled with their height, it is no wonder that they are impressive.
"Good evening, gentlemen -" Joe picked up a bottle of milk.
milk!
Can you believe milk is sold in bars?
"No, no, no, we're already off work, and today we're going to try some more exciting flavors." The two dwarfs stood on the round stools in front of the bar with great courage -
It's a pity that my feet can't reach the ground, so I burst into laughter instantly.
The smile on Qiao's face instantly went up to a level. If it was only 40 points just now, it is now 60.
Then Joe repeated the action just now.
twice.
While Joe was mixing drinks, the two dwarfs finally noticed Augustus next to them.
"Good evening, sir -" a dwarf said hello with guarded eyes.
"Good evening -" Augustus drank the whiskey in one gulp and put the glass on the bar: "Goodbye, Joe -"
"Goodbye--" Joe wisely did not call Augustus by his name.
"Wait a minute -" a dwarf called to Augustus.
Augustus said nothing and looked at the dwarf with calm eyes.
"Why don't you stay and have another drink?" The dwarf took out his wallet and offered to pay, his eyes always on Augustus's face: "My treat -"
"No, I hope you have a good time." Augustus waved his hand and walked out without looking back.
"Wait a minute--" Another dwarf reached out to pull Augustus.
Augustus suddenly half-turned around and punched the dwarf hard in the face.
The dwarf suddenly fainted without saying a word.
Before the other dwarf had time to jump off the stool, Augustus directly grabbed him by the collar and lifted him up from the stool.
"Bastard——" The dwarf raised his foot and wanted to kick Augustus.
Unexpectedly, Augustus lifted his feet above his head before he could even lift them.
"Go to hell!" As Augustus roared, the dwarf was hit hard on the stool by Augustus.
Click——
Guests throughout the bar could hear the sound of bones breaking.
The dwarf slumped on the stool in a strange posture, like a snake with its bones removed.
"Qiao, you saw it, they were the ones who made the first move!" Augustus was very angry.