Rise of an Empire

"That kid is crazy for playing so big."

When Conrad's proposal passed through Lyndon's hands and appeared on the agenda of Congress, everyone was stunned.

Even Osborne Sr. flew back to New York from his private resort island in Hawaii, trying to persuade Conrad not to make a desperate move.

You must know that the original Marshall Plan was to assist the reconstruction of the entire Europe in the name of the country, and it only cost 13 billion US dollars.

Although the current economic situation is much better than that of seventeen years ago, ten billion US dollars can directly scare people to death.

No one doubts whether Conrad can earn 10 billion back then, but everyone estimates that it will have to wait until he is almost thirty years old, and now, he is not yet twenty, okay?

"Uncle Osborne, thank you very much for your kindness, but please rest assured, since I dare to bet so big, I am absolutely sure." Looking at the old Osborne who was worried about him in front of him and the man who was following him. Norman, Conrad suddenly felt that he was a little sorry.

No matter how the Osborne family does things outside, when facing themselves, they are really pretty good.

"Are you sure?" Old Osborne asked with a strange light in his eyes, glaring at Conrad.

"I'm sure" Conrad nodded.

"Well, in the name of Rodney Osborne, I am raising one billion U.S. dollars in private equity. I want to take 8 shares of your new communications group. I wonder if Duke Wetting is willing to take it?" Old Osborne Ben smiled kindly and said directly.

"Uncle Osborne, what are you?" Conrad was a little dizzy. The old man believed in himself so much.

One billion US dollars is also a huge amount of property for the Osborne Group, not to mention that the other party is still raising shares in his own private name, which means that this money must touch his personal property.

It can be said that if this transaction fails, it will basically mean that Old Osborne has broken off his coffin.

"Why is it that Duke Wetting's business has grown so much that he doesn't want to play with this bad old man like me?" Old Osborne smiled playfully, not giving Conrad a chance to ask.

"Dad, you." Norman had some objections behind him, but before he could speak, Old Osborne glared directly at him.

"Okay, since Uncle Osborne trusts me, I won't be pretentious. I'll let the lawyer draft the contract later."

Although Conrad doesn't want others to touch his cake, facing the current situation, what else can he say?

Besides, the congressional proposal is still wrangling, and it will be considered fast if it can be officially passed by the end of the year.

There is no way, as the organization gets bigger, there will always be all kinds of nonsense, especially in the United States, which is known as a democratic country. It is normal for one thing to happen for several years or even more than ten years.

Had it not been for Linden's desperate suppression regardless of his image, it would have been quick to get results within five years.

So Old Osborne's billion is a complete solution to his urgent need. With this money, his base station can directly repair the entire east coast of the United States. Although the signal in remote areas is definitely not very good, basically At least it works, right?

"Very good, my funds will be available within three days." Old Osborne laughed heartily, and then patted Conrad on the shoulder.

"This son of mine is more than capable of making breakthroughs. In the future, the Osborne Group will still need you to help me take care of me."

"Don't worry, Uncle Osborne. Norman and I are good brothers who wear the same pants. His business is my business." Conrad nodded firmly.

"It's true, my father. I don't see how you are better than me." Old Osborne went back to raise money, while Norman stayed in Conrad's office as usual, complaining angrily. .

"That's right. Apart from being a little taller, a little more handsome, a little smarter and a little better than you, I'm really better than you in other aspects." Conrad looked at Nuo, who was leaning on the sofa without any image. Man, joked happily.

"You bastard Conrad, are you looking for trouble?" At first Norman thought that the other party really wanted to talk about his own merits, but at the end of the hearing he realized that this bastard was actually teasing him.

The two exchanged a few insults, and then Norman remembered something and asked.

"I heard that you are dating Lyndon's daughter recently."

"Well." Although for Conrad, the most important part of his relationship with Linda is to strengthen his relationship with Lyndon, it is an indisputable fact that he is dating him.

That little girl Linda, except for being a little naive and a little bit different in appearance, is pretty good in other aspects. Even if she really marries her, she doesn't have to worry about being restless at home every day.

"Why did you fall in love with her?" Norman was a little confused.

"I won't comment on the appearance of Linden's daughter for now, but an alliance with Linden is really of no use, right?"

For the eldest son of the Osborne Group, the president is certainly a big shot, but he is not a very important big shot.

If it were the surviving Kennedy or the rising star of the Roosevelt family, then he would be a worthy candidate for marriage, but Lyndon Johnson was really no big deal.

He became president entirely by accident. If Kennedy hadn't been so good at offending people, Lyndon would never have become president in his life.

Compared with other colleagues, Lyndon's political foundation is still too weak. According to ordinary estimates, he will basically give up his position until the general election in the second half of tomorrow.

The U.S. presidential election is for a four-year term, but Kennedy has been in office for almost two years. Lyndon succeeded Kennedy, so his term is calculated based on Kennedy's term. Just two years as president.

Although Norman doesn't care much about politics, as the heir to the old Osborne, his father must often be nagging in his ears, so it is natural that he knows these things.

"He will step down in the general election next year. How much help can he give you in this year? If you really make a decision with his daughter, it will be really ruined." There are some things that Old Osborne cannot say to his face. But Norman can say whatever he wants.

"Who said Lyndon will definitely step down in next year's election?" Conrad squeezed his hands and asked with a smile.

"My dad, Uncle Martin and the others" Norman sold out all his teammates without hesitation.

Linden was not the best candidate at the time. It was only out of necessity that the plutocrats pushed him to the front desk. Although there was a group of people behind Linden who were supporting him, the voices of those people still seemed weak in comparison. some.