After discussing their opinions and finalizing the cooperation, Luke and Howard discussed some details in detail.
To complete the initial establishment of the mobile communication system, strong support from government departments is needed.
Next, Stark Industries' public relations team will have to meet with the mayor and various legislators non-stop to fight for preferential policies and tax exemption measures.
It would be best to do a few pilot projects first to see how they work.
All in all, this is a huge project.
Just the initial industrial layout and urban communication network laying will take at least two to three years, not including the obstruction of rival American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T).
Howard doesn't care about short-term profits. He is more interested in the future prospects of the communications industry.
Although the content in the plan seems a bit advanced.
But after thinking about it carefully, Howard thought it was more like an accurate prediction.
"Considering the antitrust laws, I think the communications business cannot be placed under the name of Stark Industries."
Howard was more cautious, and he was proven right.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), which originally monopolized 80% of the market, was forced to split into more than a dozen subsidiaries due to pressure from antitrust laws, leading to its decline.
"Then you can't ask me, a major general in the army, to open a company. The impact of this will not be good if it spreads."
Luke curled his lips, and an idea flashed in his mind, and he said: "If you have to deal with the antitrust bill, you can send a representative, and I will send another representative to establish a new company together."
Howard snapped his fingers in agreement.
"What's the name of the new company?" he asked.
"Skynet."
Luke chose such a name out of spite.
"Does this name have any other meaning? It seems that you have already thought about it."
Howard frowned, the image of Luke becoming more and more mysterious in his mind.
So much so that the arms tycoon began to be a little dubious about the nonsense about traveling back in time in a time machine.
After all, too many incredible miracles have happened to the other party.
Before this, no one could have imagined that the war would end in the hands of one person.
"You wouldn't understand even if I told you."
Luke shook his head regretfully. When you play tricks, others don't expect them, which means half the fun is lost.
"Okay, what are your plans next? From what I know about you, Luke, you don't seem like a peaceful guy."
Howard was too lazy to dig into it. Everyone had a secret, so there was no need to get to the bottom of it.
"The war ended, Rogers lost his goal, and I fell into emptiness for a while. Why do you seem to be fine?"
Hearing this question, Luke chuckled.
He had so much to do that he was almost overwhelmed.
Develop SHIELD and get rid of the constraints of the White House and the military as soon as possible.
Gather the mutants, defeat the Hellfire Club, and get rid of the troublesome Sebastian Shaw.
Settling accounts with Hydra and collecting information about the Inhumans to prevent them from becoming time bombs living on the moon.
If you have time, you should also take the initiative to go to Karma Taj, have a heart-to-heart talk with the Supreme Mage, and confirm whether the other party's attitude is hostile.
There are a lot of things waiting for Luke to deal with or plan, how could he not have a goal
He has always been a person who doesn't like to fall into passivity. Instead of waiting for the facts to happen, the results will come.
Luke appreciates taking the initiative and being fully prepared for anything.
Only in this way can he, as a time traveler, feel safe enough.
To put it simply, this young major general has a strong desire to control and wants to control all changes.
In essence, this is similar to Batman who has countless plans in his head.
They are all severe patients with persecution paranoia and need psychological treatment!
"I'm looking forward to the future, Howard. Because it's so exciting!"
Luke answered vaguely.
"Really? I think you look like a cheating student who knows the answer and can't wait for the exam to start."
Howard's observation skills are quite sharp and he continued: "Back to the topic, I also hope that the Cosmic Cube can stimulate my brain and inspire my inspiration, so that I will not be so decadent."
"Addicted to alcohol and women, this kind of life is too boring. It is not the life I pursue at all!"
Howard, who had left the Sage Time, looked upright. It seemed that the person who had sex with three hot and beautiful girls a few days ago was not him.
"Believe me, your self-confidence will soon be shattered by the Cosmic Cube."
Luke said gloatingly.
The difficulty of researching the Infinity Stones is not small. Even if we put it later, the two famous geniuses in the Marvel world, Tony Stark and Banner Bruce, Iron Man and the Hulk, spent a lot of time and failed to completely solve it. Understanding the Mind Stone created a "filial son" Ultron.
"We'll see,"
Howard himself is full of confidence, but there is a tired look in his eyes that cannot be concealed.
"In addition, I think you should find a CEO. Business management will consume most of your energy and prevent you from focusing on scientific research."
Seeing the other person rubbing his swollen temples, looking like he was overusing his brain, Luke reminded him aloud.
He remembered that Iron Man's father should have a bald partner.
Obadiah Stane, a villain who almost changed Stark Industries and provided experience points to Iron Man.
"I am also looking for suitable candidates. I plan to devote 100% of my energy and time to the research of the Rubik's Cube, and I plan to leave the company management to professionals."
Howard, who had several meetings in a row today, leaned back on the large and comfortable leather seat.
Stark Industries is now on the right track, and it only needs to develop step by step and steadily. Sooner or later, it will be able to surpass those old military industrial companies, so he is ready to focus on what he is more interested in.
For example, study the Rubik's Cube of the Universe.
"By the way, where is Rogers? I heard that he has undergone a second transformation, and his two big chest muscles are stronger than before."
After talking about work, Howard started chatting.
He is also a well-informed person and has long heard about the subsequent turns in the European battlefield.
"Steve, he's considering honorably retiring and going back to Brooklyn to be a normal person - do you think a super soldier can adapt to a life of mowing lawns and staying at home watching football games?"
Luke shook his wine glass. He actually wanted to bring Captain America in and add Howard to form the first-generation Avengers.
The world's first superhero boy band to debut sounds pretty cool, right
However, after the war, there was really no decent opponent to be found.
Sebastian Xiao of the Hellfire Club still doesn’t know where he is.
As a villain, he has no spirit to cause trouble at all, which makes Luke very disappointed.
As for Hydra, Baron Strucker disappeared after defeating the scourge of the Third Reich.
"With all due respect, Rogers has never been willing to admit the fact that he is different from ordinary people."
Howard took out a box of cigars, smoked them with a long match, and said, "Actually, super soldiers like you are fundamentally different from us."
"You can lift a car and punch through the steel plate with your fists, but you still pretend to be normal people. Isn't this ridiculous?"
"Luke, do you know what I admire most about you? As a Superman, you never hide yourself, nor do you intend to package yourself into a harmless and kind image."
"This is the reason why the military is so lenient with you. I remember that they planned to hold a hearing before and ask about your uniform and other issues, but in the end nothing came of it."
"Because some people say, what if Superman refuses to be summoned? Do we have the means to force him to obey the will of the country?"
Luke put down his glass. He had heard Colonel Phillips say this.
After Berlin made his public appearance, many people were interested in his Kryptonian suit, flying ability, and one-time prop green light disk.
"Honestly, if they do hold a hearing, I will be there on time."
Luke pursed his lips slightly and said gently: "I asked Dr. Zola to improve the 'Blood of Woden' to gain greater strength and be able to escape gravity. Is this reasonable?"
"Hydra has secretly developed a high-tech suit that is extremely bulletproof and can repair itself. Isn't this reasonable?"
"As for me destroying a group of bombers by myself in Berlin, most of this is due to Steve. He actually shot down those bombers while standing on the Eiffel Tower - it's a pity that you missed it, that scene was really spectacular, Captain America masturbates!”
"You see, there are reasonable explanations for these problems. Even after I returned to New York, the military arranged a blood draw, and I did not resist."
Luke spread his hands and said with a smile: "Am I not cooperative enough?"
Howard narrowed his eyes and asked curiously: "What if the military asked you to hand over your suit or participate in the research of replicating super soldiers?"
"They won't do that."
"Why?"
Meeting Howard's confused look, Luke said calmly: "Have you heard of the story of Gordion's Knot?"
"Legend has it that Gordion was the king of Phrygia in Asia Minor in ancient Greece. He made a complicated knot on an ox cart that he had used before and placed it in the temple of Zeus. , saying that whoever can untie this knot will be able to rule the continent."
"Then Alexander the Great cut the intricate knot with his sword."
The young major general sitting on the sofa said with a smile: "I learned from this story that if a complex problem cannot be solved, then find the root cause and solve the person who raised the problem."
"So, the president or those congressmen had better not give me any problems."
After listening, Howard was speechless.
Fortunately, those congressmen on Capitol Hill are not stupid enough to cause trouble for the other party. (End of chapter)