British 1986

There was no light on in the hall outside the bedroom.

There is also a small bonfire lit in the small fireplace, which can bring a little warmth to the dank environment in the castle.

Allen listened to the pornographic songs playing on the record player and watched the live reports on TV.

Because the live broadcast scenes are too boring, it is said to be a live broadcast, but in fact most of the scenes are airports or telephone connections.

The Americans are very thieves. They left many reporters in Iraq, and these reporters actually have equipment to contact the outside world.

Then a small phone logo appeared on the TV, and the reporter's photo outline was attached, which was equivalent to the host's live connection.

These reporters said they were not involved in military operations and were only concerned about whether civilians were harmed.

But through their words and opinions about the surroundings, information such as whether the civilians are panicking, whether they have enough to eat, and whether there is chaos outside, we can infer the corresponding local people's livelihood conditions.

In recent days, Allen has been paying attention to the war on the front line.

It's not that he is interested in the casualties of the Iraqis, but that his kangaroo meat, rabbit meat, and canned beef are ready for shipment. They have been hoarding them for so long in advance, just waiting for this one-time dumping to Kuwait to open up sales and occupy the market. .

Today's Kuwait may be said to be broken, but it's not even close, but the social order has almost collapsed.

In just a few days, the coalition forces had destroyed more than 80% of Iraq's power systems and most of the military facilities at major targets.

Coupled with the globally synchronized live television broadcast, most countries in the world, not to mention the allies of the United States, were frightened by this military action.

Iraq is like a target, and it is a blind target. Under the indiscriminate bombardment of a group of strong men, it has no power to fight back and can only be beaten passively.

The enemies are all in heaven, they cannot see or touch them.

More than forty years have passed since the end of World War II.

Times are changing, and some military equipment is also being upgraded, but the tactics and tactics of the Continental Army are still maintained in many places.

There are guns, cannons, and tanks.

Increased firepower and frontal pressure are the general tactics. Other tactics, whether they are interspersed or other tactics, are all supplements based on this idea.

The role of the air force.

In fact, most areas are still at a very rudimentary level.

The combat system is not three-dimensional and very flat.

Electronic warfare like the current one interrupts all the opponent's radars and communication facilities, and then carries out tens of thousands of air strikes for several days.

The enemy hasn't been seen yet, and our own army has been severely weakened.

This kind of tactics is too crazy.

To sum up briefly, this thing is the sublimation of technology and money.

Carnival of major military industrial companies.

Watching the logistics and transportation content being broadcast live on TV, a few young men picked up a few sheep from the transport plane.

There were a few little black guys behind who glanced in the direction of the camera with obscene expressions. Several sheep that looked very attractive were picked up from the transport plane one after another.

Seeing this scene, Allen couldn't stand it anymore.

He understands this thing, but many outsiders may not understand it.

As we all know, the number and military expenditures of the US military have always been a mystery.

A sheep like this is most likely not for eating. If it were a sheep for eating, it would not be taken off the transport plane so carefully by these little black men.

This is probably a specially bred sheep.

It can also be called a happy sheep.

The selling price is definitely not low. According to Allen's estimate, it is estimated to be tens of thousands of dollars.

It works.

It can replace people, and it's safe, but I don't know if it's hygienic or not.

Anyway, Allen has never seen this kind of thing here in Great Britain, it is just a fancy thing played by Americans.

It just looks a little disgusting.

Turning off the TV, Allen rarely went out these days and came to the study room, ready to look at last year's second half financial report and full-year financial report.

The turnover of the radio factory built and produced in China reached a record high, reaching 31 million pounds. After excluding various operating expenses, the remaining profit reached about 2 million pounds.

The radio director's current income is more than his family's previous income in a year.

The biggest advantage is that thanks to the demographic dividend, the cost is low, coupled with the newly upgraded production lines and brand image, radios are even sold back to some European regions. These things have little technological content and are considered hard currency. The market is generally not good. Big, but can be sold anywhere.

As for the instant noodle factory, after initial sales expansion, it has now entered the Korean and island markets.

It’s not that other places can’t get in, but the production capacity can’t keep up.

The instant noodles of this era are ordinary Japanese instant noodles with no meat in them and only one or two ingredients. The profit can even reach 50% or higher. However, the instant noodles brand made by Allen also has low prices. It is divided into two product lines: high-end and high-end, but overall, the profit margin is slightly lower than that of other brands of instant noodles, only about 35%.

But high-end brand products, the kind of barreled noodles with meat buns inside, have been selling well in South Korea and island countries since they were launched.

That is to say, productivity cannot keep up now, and things have just been launched. Various supply sources, worker training, equipment procurement, etc., must be done slowly.

This year's total sales of instant noodles have exceeded 50 million pounds. In the past year or two, as the factory has more and more skilled workers and equipment, the output value will increase exponentially, and it will exceed 100 million pounds.

Instant noodles alone can bring him a profit of more than 10 million pounds this year. It doesn't seem like a lot, but when converted into Chinese dollars? Almost 100 million!

What is the concept of hundreds of millions of profits in the 1990s?

This is still in its infancy.

Besides

The rest of the takeout business is a bit bleak, with no profit and purely making money.

Now Blue Knight Takeaway has established sites in seven cities, has more than 10,000 members, and is expanding at a rapid pace.

However, with the support of the Internet this year, I believe we can slowly get back on the right track. Allen is not in a hurry. Such large chain takeout companies must give these stubborn British people, who have poor ability to accept new things, a Time to adapt.

The remaining business is in Gambia, which has been in business for several years.

The entire industry chain is currently relatively well developed. From the customer's side, whether it's shipping rebates, referral fees, or finally consumption, Allen can get money from it.

In The Gambia itself, he also has related supporting industries, such as training, physical examinations, training equipment, etc., which also generate income.

In total, the dividends distributed to him every year are almost more than six million pounds.

This industry mainly has to distribute money to several other partners. In the end, it seems that not much is received, but this industry can continue for a long time, and it is a "high-quality industry" that has formed a complete industrial chain.

But wait until this year, Allen will have to deal with this industry ruthlessly, completely sever ties with this industry, and go ashore with a clear conscience.

"Dong dong dong."

Alan put down the file and was about to pick up another report to check when he heard a knock on the study door. He thought it was a servant coming to deliver food to him, so he answered casually.

I picked up the report and read it for a long time. Apart from the sound of the door opening and closing just now, there was nothing else in the room!

Allen slowly raised his head. Standing in front of the desk was a strong man with a middle parted hair and gold-rimmed glasses, looking at him with a smile.

The sudden appearance of this stranger startled Alan.

When he took a closer look, wasn't this the little stone he sent to the Butler Academy for several years of further study?

"Huh? When did you come back?"

Seeing Xiao Shitou, Allen put down the documents, quickly rang the bell, and asked the servant to bring some tea. He pointed to the chair and asked Xiao Shitou to sit down first.

"Master, I came back last night. It was too late when I got home, so I didn't go to see you first."

He used to be a little frizzy little stone, but now he is wearing a suit. Although he does not look very elegant in a suit, but looks a bit like a thug in a suit, but with glasses and a middle-parted hairstyle, it makes him look good. It seems a bit elegant.

In the past few years, Xiao Shitou has never come back, but every time he comes back, he is in a hurry. Allen has something to do, so he never rushes there and never sees him.

Looking back now, several years have passed since the two of them retired from the Navy together and sent him to the Butler Academy.

Now that Xiao Shitou has finally returned from his studies, this reminds Allen that his secretariat can finally be put on the agenda!

"You just came back. You usually study and see more with Hu Te. You have to rest at home these days. You can go in a few days."

Allen picked up the cigarette at hand, lit one and thought for a moment: "Let's go to Oxford and Cambridge to recruit some people. I want to set up a secretariat."

"Secretariat?"

Xiao Shitou blinked, a little confused.

Allen had no choice but to explain to him that his purpose in setting up the secretariat was to help him handle some family affairs. Hu Te would just pick out some simple matters and leave them to these secretaries to handle.

He can't have to do every little thing.

In the past, the family's property was small and easy to manage. Now there are several companies outside. Seeing that the scale is getting bigger and bigger, if Hu Te is allowed to grab a hold of them, he will definitely not be able to take care of them with Hu Te's ability.

And by bringing Little Stone and setting up a professional secretariat to help Allen handle some affairs, he can be liberated from it.

He is only in his twenties this year, and he still has a good life ahead of him. He can't spend the rest of his time in the study dealing with various affairs at home except for his annual vacation, right?

So what’s the point of this life?

"Okay, I understand." After listening to Allen's explanation, Xiao Shitou understood what he meant.

A prestigious university like the University of Cambridge has students from all over the world and talents from all walks of life. I dare not say anything else. If there is an opportunity to stay and work in the UK, especially if you can work in the same country. With a noble around him, I believe that under this condition, a group of professional talents can be recruited.

After explaining the business, Allen listened to Xiao Shitou telling him interesting stories about his recent years at the Butler Academy, while picking up the report next to him.

The box office revenue of "Terminator 2", which was released on Christmas last year and lasted for more than a month, has generally been calculated in the United States and the United Kingdom.

On the British side, it is just shy of less than 20 million. It currently ranks first in the annual box office list with more than 18 million pounds.

The box office in the United States is different. As expected, the total box office of "Terminator 2" in the United States has reached more than 204 million US dollars!

The cost of less than 100 million pounds has already been paid back based on the box office in the United Kingdom and the United States. The rest depends on the total box office revenue in other overseas regions and subsequent video sales.

This is an achievement that even Allen himself cannot achieve. Although his films are well-known, they always feel that they are a bit biased and contain too much private goods. They are famous, but the actual box office is not good. Although it was not losing money, it didn't make much at the box office. It relied on the trickle of video sales to slowly make money.

But this time, Lao Ka's income from one movie is comparable to Allen's three movies combined!

This person is so irritating!

As a result, Allen is now very jealous of science fiction movies, and he also wants to practice his skills by completing a movie this year, and also have a box office hit, with a global box office of hundreds of millions.

In February, just before school started, Diana once again sent William and Harry back to Allen's manor in person. When he saw Diana this time, Allen felt keenly that Diana seemed a little haggard again.

But the last time they met, he said everything that needed to be said, except that he just told her clearly that as long as there was no trouble, everyone could have their own way.

But outsiders are easy to persuade, and it’s hard to say whether insiders will be able to get out.

The first time she saw Allen, Diana reluctantly smiled at Allen, took out a small box from her bag and handed it to Allen.

"What's this?"

Allen was holding this small velvet box, which looked like a jewelry box.

"This is a small gift for you. When you get married, let your wife wear it. But if you want to find someone young, you can't find a woman in her forties."

Although Diana looked a little haggard, her words were as unreliable as ever.

"Ha ha."

Allen understood the meaning of her words. For the sake of face, Diana couldn't encourage Allen openly. She couldn't say thank you to her nephew for helping her out and cheating Donald, right?

So he gave Allen a thumbs up in his words, and specifically pointed out that he should not look for a wife in her forties in the future.

Allen's previous dating partners were not very old. They were in their forties. Currently, there was only one, and it was the same one who was rumored to be involved in the scandal some time ago. This was obvious.

Invite Diana to the side hall and let the servant serve some refreshments.

Diana picked up the silver cup and put several sugar cubes in the black tea. As if she suddenly remembered, she pretended not to care and asked, "Alan, you have to take some time out this time next year."

"???"

Allen had just finished pouring tea for Diana and was pouring it into his own cup when he suddenly heard such an advance invitation and was a little unsure of what she meant.

"This time next year? What are you going to do?"