Chapter 1677 Business is business
Gideon Malik picked up the burger on the table and stuffed it into his mouth with a weird expression on his face, thinking whether the exquisite dinner that should have appeared here and cooked by the chef of the three-star Michelin restaurant had been thrown into the trash. He didn't think that these burgers, fries, milkshakes, sodas and donuts could be called suitable entertainment, especially when the person being entertained was an important person, such friendly food would only look shabby.
Until he saw his daughter Stephanie Malik giving more food to the bodyguards with the guests, and then sitting on a bench in the courtyard eating and talking. He looked at the floor-to-ceiling windows of his restaurant that could see the courtyard, and had no choice but to shrug and acquiesced to this approach. The soldiers who can become the bodyguards of the Malick family are absolutely loyal to his Hydra. This loyalty far exceeds the loyalty of the former S.H.I.E.L.D. operations department to Alexander Pierce. It is the armed force that the Malick family has cultivated since childhood. Judging from the indifference the king showed while sitting on the throne, there was absolutely no need for him to do these actions to win people's hearts.
No!
Dean Malik looked at his daughter's smiling face in the courtyard and deeply suspected that this move was not that simple.
The man sitting next to Stephanie was a conqueror through and through, an absolutely cold-blooded tyrant with unparalleled ambitions to devour the world. For that person, there are only two kinds of people in the world. Valuable and worthless people are treated differently. He has absolutely no idea of putting on an insignificant show. Even the gods worshiped by Hydra's origins are treated by him. Put him in a cage and sent to a laboratory, there must be a reason for him to do this-perhaps this is some kind of warning to the Malik family of distrust? Perhaps this was to test the brains of those bodyguards to ensure their loyalty? Perhaps some hostile force unknown to him began to infiltrate the security of the Malik family, but he knew nothing about it?
This thought made Gideon Malik couldn't help but think back to the previous dinner, when he introduced the man to the Supreme Court justice, who had served as the representative of the United Kingdom and the United States on the World Security Council, and who was deeply involved in Swiss banks and the Wallenberg family. The man showed no apparent enthusiasm for former Hydra bankers and other people who could help launch the biotech companies he controlled and win orders from the White House, the Pentagon and the European Union.
It was clear that the man did not come to the United States to conduct business. Hydra feeds on secrets, and Gideon Malick instinctively wants to know that secret. That man definitely didn't come here to continue the Malik family, even if Stephanie was very willing.
"I'm not staying tonight."
When Salomon said this, the smile on Stephanie Malik's face immediately froze, but she still maintained the most basic expression management. The bodyguards voluntarily left here to avoid hearing any inappropriate conversations.
"Persuade your father not to think so much. I need a new energy contract from Stark Industries, and part of the technology patents for the power armor also need permission from Stark Industries. Tony Stark will agree, Pepper. Botz knows how to do business. According to the agreement, Tony Stark will be stationed in the Pentagon, and the pressure from the Department of Defense will make him agree to these patent contracts. Now Secretary of State Ross’s life and death are unknown, which makes the Pentagon very nervous. This country from top to bottom The nation is insecure. A country can only be united when it has a clear enemy. The Avengers cannot solve that need for security."
"So you're creating a need for security."
"I just don't want to waste any resources. The regent needs foreign exchange to develop industry and economy. I can't leave all the work to him." He sighed. This completely private enterprise is urgently needed by the US government, and he has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. The main task of the Malik family is to preside over this future giant enterprise, develop it all over the world and replace the functions of SHIELD - when certain humans with special abilities appear, these have capabilities that far exceed the capabilities of local security organizations. Dangerous individuals of various categories are randomly scattered in various settlements in the United States, and local police and even the National Guard may not be able to take action in time. Even mobilizing troops within the country must go through a large number of approval processes and cannot respond quickly. Therefore, a rapid response force that is dispatched by the government is very important. SHIELD, which once spent a large amount of the U.S. defense budget, is able to respond quickly, while the Avengers, which have gone their separate ways, completely obey the orders of the Stark Group and do not belong to any official organization
In the period from the destruction of S.H.I.E.L.D. to the present, the U.S. government has thought of many ways to solve this problem, such as re-establishing a S.H.I.E.L.D. that only belongs to the United States, but it does not have the credibility of S.H.I.E.L.D. among the public. Not so high - now the security field is completely blank, and the US government cannot establish a new department in time to replace the functions of SHIELD, let alone entrust this work to any intelligence agency, causing serious confrontation The balance between the small intelligence kingdoms is out of balance - when an organization that can solve the problem appears, the US government will pounce on it like a thirsty traveler seeing crystal in the desert, and sign contracts under the persuasion of many plutocrats and political brokers. Solving the problem while sharing the wealth generated by the flow of dollars and taxpayers' taxes with all participants is what Salomon hopes to see. This is also the original intention of his attempt to use Hydra to control the Belgrade Group on Wall Street. Today's Balkans require a large amount of foreign investment to purchase food and industrial raw materials. Otherwise, a synchronous orbital space elevator will never be built based on the resources of Mars alone.
This would-be monopoly was not without competitors.
But before those competitors could produce competing products, Gideon Malik had already completed the integration of relevant resources. After long negotiations, alliances, and transactions, the Malik family and other American plutocrats finally reached an agreement, received a considerable investment, and attracted enough allies to join the project. The spokesperson for this project is Tony Stark, the future Secretary of Defense. Almost all companies trying to compete in biological and chemical weapons, super soldiers and mechanical prostheses will be targeted, even if these companies themselves are innocent and are using Under the political lobbying of public power monopoly companies, they are just a piece of fat. In order to maintain their own technological advantages, Stark Industries will also use commercial means to compete for the emperor's companies.
Regardless of whether the Democratic or Republican candidate becomes president next, Tony Stark will become the Secretary of Defense and the cutest and liveliest "Bond Boy" in the Pentagon, bringing power and money to the Pentagon and credibility to the White House. After all, a series of incidents such as S.H.I.E.L.D., Hydra, New York, Captain America, and the Avengers have made the White House appear extremely incompetent when it comes to superhuman beings. All mainstream opinions in society, including the Democratic Party supported by the plutocrats and the Republican Party, cannot solve this problem. The crisis of trust faced by society must have a new topic.
In this country where currency is privately owned, national defense and security can naturally be left to private enterprises, and it is not unusual to establish a monopoly organization. This country is essentially a monopoly organization composed of many large enterprises in different economic sectors. It is a large-scale and complex form of capitalist monopoly organization, with the most powerful large monopoly enterprises or banks as the core, and is composed of many large enterprises in different economic sectors. It is composed of many enterprises combined, ranging from ten to hundreds of mining, industry, trade, banking, insurance, transportation and other enterprises. It is the highest organizational form for financial oligarchs to achieve their economic dominance. Especially in the face of the increasingly tense security situation around the world, it is not surprising that a private security organization appears.
"Biochemical technology and power armor are all projects that will win U.S. defense orders in the future. We can provide the U.S. government with biochemical mercenaries and special operations services for abnormal events, just like Lockheed Martin provides the F-35. Other countries will also need these services, and we who have gathered the strength of SHIELD in North America and Europe will be the best choice. The Malik family will control this part of the business and let your father relax. He is so worried about gains and losses, I'm going to scare myself to death sooner or later, and I'm worried that if I tell him that I have all the unspent budget funds the US government gives SHIELD, he might have a heart attack." He shrugged, "It's a pity though. , I spent a lot of money buying food before the food embargo came into effect. It is more important that my people can fill their bellies."
"You are a king, not a businessman. Glorious flattery and ostentatious feathers are not suitable for you."
"So I need the Malik family to pick the right person to take control of this business."
"Bakshi, you have chosen him, haven't you?" Stephanie Malik said with a smile, "He comes from the slums, is handsome, has a graceful demeanor, and has served in the military. After training, he can adapt to the order of upper class society and etiquette, and absolutely obey the orders of the organization. Such a person can gain love from both the top and the bottom. I really didn’t expect that you trained him so many years ago for this moment. If Dr. Whitehall knew this when he was still alive If you can think of all possible options, he might choose to surrender right away."
Salomon glanced at her.
"There will be no evidence that that company is related to you and the government you established." Stephanie thought he was worried about the details of the project, but she didn't know that he was just thinking about how much Gideon taught her to flatter others. technique. "Tony Stark will just be the clown in front of us, willing to perform for all of us. But I also need to arrange a product demonstration for the Pentagon... I worry that the Pentagon and the White House will see your praetorian After becoming a soldier and a knight, I will not be content with the by-products of those genetic laboratories. Due to confidentiality regulations, I cannot tell my father the details of those genetically modified warriors. I guarantee that my father will never doubt your intentions, my lord."
Salomon could guess with his toes that the old Hydra's caution about the future and fear of him made his nerves tense.
"Gideon's worry is not unreasonable. It doesn't matter. If he doesn't doubt it, I will consider changing partners." He said, "Tomorrow the first batch of super soldiers will meet Dr. Lingenfeldt (Daniel Whitehorse). Landing on the docks of Hell's Kitchen with one of his scientists, he could see for himself what those products were capable of. We're not going to show the U.S. government super soldiers powerful enough, but I think those things... are powerful enough and obedient enough that we There’s some beautiful stuff, too, which is good for us and good for the U.S. government.”
He believes that it is better for biochemical weapons and super soldiers to provide processing of abnormal events not to have self-thinking. Not every prisoner captured from the battlefield is willing to surrender to him, and he has no apology for making those war dogs and clones into super soldiers with no self-awareness and nearly three meters tall, but he still thinks that in the future That project still needs some "superheroes" who can appear on the scene, and the beautiful armor provided by Immortal City is prepared for it.
Doing business must also consider social impact. Super soldiers wearing beautiful armor are far more acceptable than big biochemical soldiers who look like the epitome of evil. Even Steve Rogers has to wear that suit when performing missions. Funny uniforms. Bakshi manages those who wear beautiful clothes and help companies win public opinion and official favor. The former Hydra must ensure that those products are as beautiful as his face.
"Can I come along? What kind of mission is it?"
Stephanie stood up immediately, her expression looking innocent.
She still remembered the small armed conflict against the Skrulls parasitizing the earth. It was the first time she felt the feeling of wearing power armor and feeling the blood splashing on the armor. The thrill of killing was a thrill that a good girl who had received elite education all year round couldn't refuse. Violence is the most intuitive form of power, this is what she learned through observation. Hydra, worshiped by the ancient Hydras who have formed a secret party that has lasted for thousands of years, is just a pet to the king in front of him, not to mention that he also has unparalleled ambition and power. All Hydras should be expected to respect him. Offer loyalty. Stephanie Malick believes that she, the first to show her loyalty, deserves to be the master of Hydra, and only she has the right to stand by his side.
“I take good care of my gear and I can help!”
"Parallel world interference. To be precise, it is to prevent parallel world interference. This is one of my research topics." Salomon knew that Stephanie did not understand, "In any case, you are not suitable to appear with me here." In front of the people involved in the mission. As agreed, General Hale will be here at eleven o'clock tomorrow morning, and I will return to the manor before eleven o'clock. I need to have a good talk with General Hale."
"General Hale is not going to be of much help to the monopoly we are going to create."
"There is more than one plan. The arrangements for General Hale have changed. Her daughter Ruby is still a part of the plan, but it is not the time to activate the girl yet. Now let me talk to your father, he I’ve been observing this place for a long time.”
Stephanie Malik saw her father retracting his head back into the dining room, his face flushed with embarrassment and anger.
