Chapter 257

Chapter 257 Li Fu Zhen proactively gave orders

In fact, Abel did not care whether he could be president or not.

This position is first and foremost an honorary position, a mascot.

Many famous people have chaired the board of directors.

Abel knows someone. For example, Herbert served as president of the NRA. Abel had just turned twenty-one.

Being a director at such a young age is already eye-catching.

If you become a director, you will immediately be elected president.

This could go down in NRA history.

Abel thought about it and felt that this was no big deal. The most important thing is this position, which is the laurels of honor.

This isn't very useful except to add a few extra traits to the resume and slightly increase influence within the NRA.

Thinking of this, he nodded as LaPierre approached.

But in return, he knows what LaPierre's real goal is.

Abel also smiled and said: "As the boss of Rock Security, I think a PMC company like Rock Security should strongly support the NRA.

The Rock's security forces have a lot of weapons, even cannons, and some equipment has been decommissioned by the US military. Security guards who play with guns all day may also have ties to the NRA.

Abel started last year and most of his donations went to the NRA through the secure Rock channel.

Hearing him say that, Lapierre immediately understood the young man in front of him and also understood what he meant.

Lapierre smiled happily.

The three chatted for a while. As the current board chairman, Lapierre cannot stay here.

Lapierre soon left to contact other senior NRA associations.

Abel talked to Richard Lugar.

"Mr. Smith, I heard you record NBC television, right?" » Richard Lugar asked curiously.

This, Abel thought, was about to become a question that people connected with the world of politics would certainly ask themselves when talking to each other. Abel also knew this was normal.

NBC, a public television network, can be considered one of the most powerful tools politicians have for conducting elections.

This of course makes these people more interested in this issue.

Abel smiled: "For now, yes. It's just that it's not that easy."

"It is General Electric after all." Richard Lugar said: "Giving the NBC television network to General Electric is not so simple. »

Abel nodded, his heart suddenly moved, he thought for a moment and then said:

"RIGHT. Richard, oh, can I call you that?"

"Of course." Richard Lugar smiled and replied: "Then I will also call you by your name."

"Sure no problem." Abel smiled and said, "Richard." What is the most influential newspaper in Indiana?

Richard Lugar was surprised, thought for a moment and then replied: "It's the Indianapolis Star."

"Who is his BOSS?" Abel said directly.

Richard Lugar is big and bushy, but his already gray eyebrows are raised.

The senator didn't know why Abel asked this, what Abel meant.

But Richard Lugar quietly said:

"It's the Simon family now, but Gannett Corporation has made them an offer. Simon's family already intends to sell it."

"I want to buy it." Abel said bluntly.

"OH?" Richard Lugar smiled cheerfully: "Why?"

"I think I'm in Indiana and I need a spokesperson to speak." Abel smiled and looked at Richard Lugar: "When necessary, I can help my friends in Indiana."

"Hahaha~"

Richard Lugar laughed.

He also greeted Abel: "Abel, I think that's a good idea. You must be very lucky to be my friend."

"I wonder if I have this honor?"

Abel spoke indignantly: "Dear Richard, I thought we were like that.

Richard Lugar laughed even more. An old man and a young man were having a pleasant discussion.

The topic of discussion quickly reached the Indianapolis Star.

The "Indianapolis Star" is properly called the Indianapolis Star.

On June 6, 1903, the newspaper was founded by industrialist George McCulloch.

Currently in Indiana, it has a circulation of approximately 400,000 per issue, making it the most influential local newspaper in Indiana. But this is limited to Indiana.

It had a low out-of-state circulation of just over 10,000 copies.

Before that, this newspaper and several other small and medium-sized local newspapers had always been the business of Simon's family in Indiana.

But late last year, Gannett Newspaper Group came to Indiana and made a bid to buy the "Indianapolis Star."

Since then, Gannett Newspaper Group has negotiated prices with the Simon family five times. According to Richard Lugar, the Simon family has started the move with the latest offer worth $215 million.

If this deal can be done.

The "Indianapolis Star" is the main star. There are a total of seven daily newspapers under its umbrella. Simon Newspapers, which owns the two magazines, will become a subsidiary of Gannett Newspapers Group. "I don't like Gannett very much." Richard Lugar implicitly said:

"The political philosophy of their leadership is too radical. »

Abel smiled and said nothing, nor did he comment on Richard Lugar's assessment.

After reception is complete.

Abel and little Laura have just returned to the Conrad Hotel in Indianapolis.

First, he let little Laura rest and asked David Jones to call some members of the advisory team who had followed him to the largest VIP room in the operating room on the fourth floor for a meeting.

As soon as everyone arrived, Abel changed his mind and said: "I am preparing to expand the scale of Smith Newspaper."

The boss's first sentence set the tone for this brief advisory group meeting. "Starting with the Indianapolis Star. Does anyone know the Indianapolis Star?" Abel looked at everyone.

The advisory group members in the meeting room, plus David and Alan Baker, totaled eight people.

The eight-person configuration is also the standard advisory group configuration that Abel takes with him on his outings.

This is usually a panacea setup, hosted by David and Allen. Members will deploy accordingly based on Abel's destination.

When Abel has a clear goal about business travel, he will choose the most targeted personnel.

For example, if he wants to acquire an energy company, his personal consultants are elite in the legal and energy fields.

Like tonight, Alan Baker and David don't count.

The remaining six members all have their own areas of expertise. It's about facing every possible situation.

"OWNER." Reed, a member of the advisory group, raised his hand: "I'm from Indiana. I know the situation here."

"Okay. So let me talk about this." Abel nodded.

"The Indianapolis Star, with a daily circulation of about 300,000 to 400,000, is the largest newspaper in Indiana."

"It and its parent company have a market value of about $220 million," Reed said. Gannett Newspaper Group is currently trying to buy it.

"Right." Abel nodded: "My idea is to overcome the Gannett newspaper group and win this newspaper. But my goal is not limited to the "Indianapolis Star". Star, I have realized something. "

"It's Smith Media, not just television and entertainment," Abel said:

"For journalism, we need to start planning."

Thinking for a moment, Abel spoke again:

"Can anyone tell me how many large regional newspapers like the Indianapolis Star exist in the United States?"

This question is a bit sudden.

Because before that Abel didn't pay much attention to Smith magazine.

Answer the employer's business doubts, collect various economic information for the employer, and make a comprehensive plan. These in themselves are the work of the advisory group.

These guys also did a great job.

Even this kind of problem Abel didn't pay much attention to before.

Alan Baker responded on their behalf.

As of 2001, there were 11,000 newspapers of all kinds in the US. Among them, there are more than 1,600 daily newspapers, including morning newspapers, afternoon newspapers, evening newspapers, Sunday newspapers, and more than 8,000 weekly and biweekly newspapers. There are countless tabloids on the streets.

There are more than 10,000 magazines in the United States, and more than 60 have an annual circulation of more than one million.

Among them, there are 113 newspapers with daily sales of over 100,000 copies in the US as of December last year.

There are 35 newspapers with daily sales of over 200,000 copies. There are 17 newspapers with daily sales of over 300,000 copies.

The number of newspapers with daily sales exceeding 500,000 copies is 9.

There are only two newspapers with stable daily sales of over one million copies.

After hearing the number, Abel directly made the decision and did a lot of work for Smith Newspaper and the consulting group.

"Smith Newspapers and your next major assignment will be to begin purchasing newspapers with daily sales of over 100,000 copies throughout the United States."

Abel clearly states:

"I ask the areas where these newspapers are located to disperse as much as possible and not group them together. At the same time, I request at least 20 copies within two years.

The newspaper group expanded, acquiring the Indianapolis Star and other major regional newspapers.

Abel was born from a conversation with Richard Lugar.

He originally wanted to buy the Indianapolis Star.

I'm just trying to repay Richard Lugar.

At the same time, try to convince this senior senator, the head of the elephant party. This is similar to his donation to the NRA.

In America, everyone plays like that.

At most, Abel plays more directly and they play slower.

In conversation with Richard Lugar.

Abel discovered Richard Lugar and really liked the Indianapolis Star. After analysis, Abel guessed that it must be the "Indianapolis Star", which is why it is the largest newspaper in Indiana.

Even senators in more stable positions must be elected every six years.

During elections, a newspaper has influence in the electorate. This is important not only for the House but also for senators.

From the Indianapolis Star. Abel is thinking of similar and influential newspapers in other regions.

In their field, they also need to be appreciated by these senators and representatives.

This opened Abe's thinking about Smith Press.

What he wants to do is simple.

That is, with the exception of national and even global newspapers like the American Sun and the New York Observer. In my newspaper business, I also had to add a few skeletons.

These regional newspapers are its skeleton.

That is why tonight he temporarily convened the advisory group and held this short meeting.

The meeting will end soon.

Alan Baker They were going down, turned back at Abel's request. Then, with Smith Newspapers, a subsidiary of Smith Media, activities began to launch major mergers and acquisitions across the United States.

Abel only needs to raise capital, and when some acquisitions run into difficulties, he will personally take action.

As for other aspects, only testing remains.

The rest is the work of the consulting team and Smith Media.

Exiting the executive office conference room, Abel raised his hand to check the time. It is now half past eleven.

Under the protection of Four King Kong, he returned to the hotel lobby.

Dori and Hannah Catherine are watching in the living room.

Abel walked in, looked at Hannah Catherine and asked Donnie, "Where's Lauren?"

Donnie gently replied:

"After Ms. Bush returned, she went to take a shower. After taking a shower, she went out and waited for you here for a while. She couldn't bear it anymore and fell asleep. She should have rested. »

Abel couldn't believe baby Laura fell asleep so quickly.

But he also knew that at that time little Laura could not open the door on her own.

Her aunt guarded the door with a blood-red rolling pin.

Shaking his head and giggling, Abel turned around and headed towards another room. tomorrow.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

This auto racing track was originally built with more than 3 million bricks, which is why the name "Brick Factory" spread like wildfire.

It opened in 1909 and was paved in 1961. Between 1950 and 1960, 11 F1 races took place and this is a track with considerable history. At the same time, motorsports is also one of Indiana's leading industries.

Indiana is famous as a center for motorsports at all levels around the world.

Polis is also known as the "racing capital of the world".

Indiana has more racetracks per capita than any other state in the United States.

The state hosts events such as the Indy500, Brickyard400 and RedBullMotoGP every year, most of which take place at this track. The track auditorium is located at the front and can accommodate approximately 20,000 spectators.

When Abel and the others arrived, the place was already crowded with people.

Auto racing fans from the United States and around the world turned the place into a sea of ​​festivals.

"It was so lively!" Li Xinyu and baby Laura hugged each other, the two beautiful girls looked very excited.

Li Fuzhen and Abel slowed down a step. "Let's go." Abel said: "Do you want to go to the motel or go straight to the convoy?

"Of course it's the team." Li Xinyu happily said: "The closest distance to watch the match!

Little Laura also smiled and nodded.

Everyone went to the rest area of ​​the Prost team, which was the MGM team.

The rest area of ​​the Sword Racing Team or Tesla Racing Team is on the other side, the viewing angle of the match is not as good as MGM.

The whole team knew the bosses were about to return so they prepared their seats.

Everyone chatted for a while. The first day of the 2001 F1 American Grand Prix will officially open in the near future.

When the starting sound was heard, the F1 cars of 11 teams galloped on the track.

Today's match is unmarked, today is an opportunity for the riders to get acquainted with the field.

In other words, this is a friendly match, the racers on the field do laps to get familiar with the track.

Abe, who is not a car enthusiast, felt a bit bored. But little Laura and Li Xinyu looked at it enthusiastically.

Each car passes and they can tell which driver is in the car, what record he has and which team he belongs to just by the shape, number and paint color of the car.

Unlike Abel, he only knew one Schumacher. But even the car Schumacher was driving was revealed by little Laura.

Ly Phu Tran was the same, she was also yawning. Li Xinyu saw the two people depressed. She didn't dare talk to Abel but said to her sister: "Oni, if you're bored, you can go back to the hotel to rest first."

Little Laura also reacted, looking at Abel's depressed appearance.

Little Laura apologized and gently said to Abel:

"Honey. If you don't like it, you can go home and rest."

Abel originally wanted to answer that I will go with you.

He saw Ly Tan Ngoc and Ly Phuc Chan looking at him, his heart fluttered, he smiled and said:

"This is really annoying, but I agreed to watch the match with you, so it's best for me to stay here. At worst, I'll be playing mobile games."

While talking, he took out his cell phone and opened Snake in the cell phone with two or three clicks.

"Ha~" He handed the phone to Li Fuzhen and Li Xinyu, "It's still the phone made by your family."

Li Xinyu and Li Fuzhen smiled at him.

Seeing that Abel really wanted to play Snake on the F1 stage, little Laura smiled and pushed him: "Forget it, honey, go home first. We'll watch the match later, I'll come back to pick you up." goes well.

Abel hesitated, but little Laura smiled and pushed him away. Abel also stood up: "So I'm going now? Let's go back to the hotel first. I have to meet a client in the afternoon."

"Yes," little Laura thought for a moment and then said: "So I won't come back in the afternoon, there will also be a match in the afternoon, me and Jessica will come back in the evening?"

There is no competition on the track at noon. But many car enthusiasts are not going to leave, there are many places for temporary rest, as well as restaurants, cafes, fast food restaurants and other places to eat.

Little Laura probably wants to watch the match with Li Xinyu in the afternoon.

"Correct." Abel knew he would run one day today, another day tomorrow, and another day the day after that.

Based on how much these two girls liked it, it was estimated that they could really watch it for three days straight.

Abel couldn't stand it. He could watch it for half an hour at most, an hour at most. "Right." When Abel stood up, he looked at Li Fuzhen and Li Xinyu.

"Miss Anna. I see you yawning. Do you want to rest? Shall I put you down?"

Li Fuzhen smiled, but Li Xinyu hurriedly said:

"Oni, I know you don't like this at all. Instead of sitting here all day, you can go back to the hotel and rest a bit.

Ly Phuc Chan took the opportunity to say: "It's okay." If you want me to come, don't forget to call me.

"Great." Li Xinyu answered many times.

Abel left behind Doni and several bodyguards, as well as secret service agents escorted by baby bodyguards Laura and Li Xinyu.

Even if a riot accidentally broke out here, with so many guards, the two of them could still ensure each other's safety.

Abel and Li Fuzhen turned back into the hallway, preparing to leave the Indianapolis racetrack. When she was about to enter the hall, Li Fuzhen suddenly ordered the two people following her to also protect Li Xinyu.

"I go straight to the hotel, there will be Mr. Smith's bodyguards to protect me, I am safe, there is too much chaos on the ground. You need to see Xin. » She told her bodyguard.

The two bodyguards hesitated a bit, but seeing the young girl's cold face, they still nodded and left.

(end of this chapter)