The applause in the manor startled Mr. John, who was deep in thought, and a slight change appeared on his face...
Yes, the Press Alliance!
A thing that he didn't like very much has now become a life-saving straw, making him feel a little bit that he is indeed old.
He is very clear about the shortcomings of the George family, and everything relies on the unique position of the feature agency in the newspaper industry - without the feature agency, many newspapers would not be able to produce enough newspapers to cover eight pages. Therefore, newspapers in other places must order from feature agencies, or purchase press releases to fill the blank pages of their own newspapers. At the same time, in order to maximize the interests of the family, Mr. John established industry rules. Only "partners" can purchase press releases from feature agencies.
What is a partner
To put it simply, the newspaper company in which he holds shares is the real partner.
Under such industry rules, the George family was able to become the industry monopoly and huge trust-type enterprise it is today. At the same time, this also makes the bill passed today sow trouble for the family, because this bill is obviously aimed at the George family. The George family's control of the entire industry by owning the shares and origins of the vast majority of newspapers must be in violation of the new legislation.
At the same time, Mr. John also realized that Mark's cracking method provided the George family with a perfect way to survive, that is, the newspaper alliance.
Absorb the funds of most newspapers and let them hold the shares of the feature agency and conduct cross-shareholdings. In this way, they are not manipulated. In terms of identity and status, they are equal to the George family and both belong to the feature agency. shareholder. There may be a large gap in the equity ratio, but there is no imperial law that will support major shareholders but not small shareholders.
He immediately waved to the butler. After sitting for a while, he felt that his legs were starting to feel numb. It was not easy to stand up with his own strength. Without this call, he would stretch his legs and stand up slowly. His dignity and pride would not allow him to show such weakness. But in the face of a huge threat, this personal gain and loss no longer mattered to him.
We must form a newspaper alliance before the dust settles to avoid the new bill from causing a devastating blow to the George family!
The housekeeper held his arm and helped him up. He walked a few steps and raised his palm to stop the housekeeper from continuing to support him. "We have no time, push the wheelchair over."
When there was another round of applause in the open space outside the building, Mark excitedly took off his coat and hung it on the chair. This meeting was very successful, no, it should be said that from the time Mark took charge of the family business until now, his charisma and more avant-garde ideas have been very successful, and he is also very popular with the presidents of these newspapers.
Just now, Mark proposed an idea that no one had heard of before, called sharing.
"What is sharing?" He rolled up his sleeves. It was already October, and the weather in the north was enough for people to wear two or three pieces of clothing, but he only wore a shirt and rolled up his sleeves. The steaming water from his body made him look very hot.
He was indeed hot and excited. He had the illusion that he was back in the classroom, instilling his own ideas and knowledge, but this was not a classroom, and the people sitting there were not students. These people listened carefully, which made him even more excited. It will naturally be hotter.
"Sharing means sharing together. The newspaper industry needs progress, development, reform and innovation. Whether it is the traditional way or today's model, we need to find something new. And the sharing I want to say, It’s a brand new concept, and I think this will be the first thing we do after the newspaper alliance is established. We need to build a high-speed and sound information network.”
He pointed to the east, "Now there is a robbery in the east. We may not know until tomorrow or even the day after tomorrow. But it is different after joining the newspaper alliance and joining the sharing plan. In the first time, this news will be Being on your desk provides enough coverage for the Evening News. I know some of you are thinking, what’s in it for me if I provide this kind of news?”
"This is also what we need to discuss next, which is the points system. Based on the points obtained from sharing, we will refer to the matching ratio to allocate the total revenue of the newspaper alliance each year... "
Mark suddenly found that many people's eyes were shifting behind him. He was talking in a high mood and felt a little uncomfortable when he was interrupted. But the moment he turned his head, his hair almost stood up.
"Father?"
Mr. John waved his hand and sat on Mark's seat. "Continue, I am very interested in your idea. If it succeeds, it will bring changes to the entire world!"
This sentence is not John's talk. From Mark's brief speech just now, he has seen a different industry monopoly method, a "monopoly" method in which many people participate. This method has the firewall that the George family needs, and also allows the George family to bury its true foundation in the deep soil, just like those tycoons in other industries.
There is no doubt that if this points scheme can be implemented, the George family will benefit the most, because the George family controls the news network with the widest coverage and the largest number of participants in the empire. Others may share some of the money, but the George family will get more and be safer.
Mark suppressed his shocked expression, and he noticed the same shock on the faces of others, which made him sigh at Mr. John's prestige in this industry, and at the same time, he also had the confidence to carry out his own set of ideas.
Before he could say a word, someone interrupted him again.
Only this time, it's not Mr. John, but a senior agent from the Imperial Police Investigation Service.
Two guys wearing black trench coats, sunglasses and yarmulkes showed up at the meeting. The bodyguards hired by the George family to maintain order and protect the meeting followed them. One of them took off his sunglasses and hat as he walked, and showed his ID, "I'm very sorry, Mr. Mark... Mr. John, I am the Imperial Police. Senior Agent Tom, GIS, and this is my colleague, Senior Agent Jerry."
"The Supreme Court of the Empire accepted seventeen indictments concerning the George family's use of illegal means to control the newspaper industry and obtain illegal huge profits. According to Article 1 and Article 7 of Section 1 of the Anti-Industry Manipulation Act that was just passed today "Article, the Supreme Court of the Empire believes that such a situation does exist, and Mr. John needs to cooperate with us to accept the investigation. In addition..." He looked at so many people at the scene, "I want to ask a question, have your gatherings been declared to the city hall." ?”
According to the laws of the empire, the gathering of more than two hundred people who are not related by blood or subordinate relationship to each other needs to be reported to the city hall. This law has been enacted for decades. It was originally intended to control those unruly people who often attacked nobles in groups. At that time, if more than ten people gathered together, they had to report to the sheriff and undergo a search and search. Now related content It was changed, but the law was not abolished.
There are always some things that you don't usually use, and you may never use them in your life, but as long as you use them once, they can work wonders.
In today's society, let alone two hundred people, two thousand people with no blood relationship or affiliation often gather together for football games. Thousands of people don't sit together at every football match, and I don't see organizers of football matches going to the city hall to declare such a large "gathering."
Again, there is no such thing as useless, it just depends on whether you can use it.
Tom looked at these people with a regretful expression, "Who is the organizer?"
Mark faced this guy bravely, "I, what can I do?"
"Have you applied for this rally? Has it been approved by the city hall?" Tom's tone was not harsh, but the content was aggressive. Mark shook his head, and Tom continued, "Then please come with us. This meeting can only continue after the inquiries at the city hall are over." He put the hat on his head again. He said with a smile, "Please, Mr. John, Mr. Mark."
"Can you wait until the morning meeting is over before I go to your place or the city hall?" Mark emphasized, "This meeting is very important to me, my father and the entire George family."
Tom didn't show any mercy to Mark, but still smiled and said, "My work is also very important!"
"Yes, your work is indeed very important, but you will gain the friendship of the George family!" Mr. John helped the housekeeper stand up, and walked into Senior Agent Tom on crutches, "The friendship of the George family will Isn’t it more important than your job?”
Tom was not happy or annoyed at all. He asked with great interest: "You mean, what benefits do you give me?"
Mr. John burst out laughing, "No, no, I didn't say that, it's just your understanding."
"Then why should I gain the friendship of the George family?"
Mr. John's expression gradually cooled down, and he said in a very confident tone: "Because my name is John, John George."
"Are you done?" Tom shook his head, "Now you can choose to leave with me, or let me put handcuffs on you and escort you away. The George family? This is the imperial capital, Mr. John. The only family here is Royalty!", his hands have already lifted his windbreaker, and as long as John shirks another word, he will take out the handcuffs to perform his task.
John's face turned livid, he snorted coldly, and staggered towards the door of the manor. Mark was a little unable to accept it, and followed him with his coat a little decadently.
Watching Mr. John and Mark being taken away by senior agents, a string in the inner world of these newspaper presidents was gently plucked by an invisible force.
(End of chapter)