Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Yale Skull and Bones.
This is an organization that, to Carter, is merely legendary.That's right!It is a legend!

Yale University Skull and Bones, in nature, this is just a student organization.Logically speaking, as the chairman of the board of directors, Carter should not be unfamiliar with the figure who leads almost all student associations at Yale University
But that's just almost!

Compared with the general student society, the nature of Skull and Bones tends to be more of a private fraternity organization.In the records of the council, there is only such a name!
What they do, what they do, and who they have are not required to report to the council.But correspondingly, such small groups, fraternity-style student associations, also do not receive assistance from the council
"May 1984, 5. What happened next year, why did the invitation letter come this year?!"

Flipping through his own invitation letter, handing Rick's copy to the other party, Carter muttered to himself.

Even though I don’t know the whole picture, what I have seen and heard in the council, as well as my own experience over the years. Objectively speaking, the Skull and Bones Society, in Carter’s impression at this time, is no longer the one spread by the Chinese Internet in the previous life, the so-called Organizations that "can impact the world".

There are not many fraternities similar to Skull and Bones at Yale University.What St. Elmo; what manuscripts; what Wolfhead Brotherhood.
There are all kinds of brotherhoods, and there are some metaphorical names that seem to be extracted from some ancient books.At first glance, the feeling of the Secondary School Youth League is much stronger than the feeling of the so-called "secret elite" association!
To sum up, Carter's attitude towards this invitation at this time is: Curiosity, yes!And it's big!

But I don't expect to be able to use the skeleton to do anything.
"Isn't this a good thing? You know, Skull and Bones will only have 15 new recruits every year. We can lock two seats in advance, which is already very good!"

"I read the information that the founder of Skull and Bones seems to have something to do with your ancestors. Tell me? Can it really affect the world as rumored to the outside world?!"

Pulling over a chair, he stuffed his own invitation letter into the drawer of the desk.Carter thought that his attitude towards this invitation was perfunctory enough, but unexpectedly, Rick was even more perfunctory.
The action of throwing it directly into the drawer without even bothering to look at it instantly reminded Carter of a conversation between the two of them more than a year ago.
"The reason why rumors are rumors is of course exaggerated. I don't deny that there are many influential people among the members of Skull and Bones, such as the Bush family, from Grandpa Prescott to Uncle George. Members of Skull and Bones. But to say that Skull and Bones can rule the world behind the scenes, this rumor is too exaggerated!"

"I also feel that the rumors are a bit exaggerated. Not to mention our school, there are many similar associations. I remember that there are similar organizations in Harvard."

"There are all the Ivy League universities, not just Harvard. Some very Ivy League schools also have them, so don't mention world domination, it's impossible!"

Seeing Carter's seeming interest, Rick couldn't help being happy.It is rare to find this kind of opportunity in front of Carter, Rick is not stingy to give Carter this so-called Skull and Bones Society:
"Well, let me think about it. If it was a hundred years ago, the skeleton might have the ability to control part of the United States!"

"Control part of the United States?"

"That's right, the early Skull and Bones attached great importance to the origin of its members. In the Skull and Bones founded by Russell and my great-grandfather, all members were required to be British immigrants and have aristocratic blood. People who studied in boarding aristocratic schools in middle school and those with military skills Those who have experience will be given priority. This is the earliest entry threshold for Skull and Bones."

"Later, it gradually evolved into that as long as you are from a rich family in the east, plus you are white, you have the opportunity to join. Then there is almost no requirement for the so-called noble blood. It is just the same as the inheritance preference in the admissions of our Ivy League colleges, like We Taft, Bush, Rockefeller, Whitney, etc., have historical inheritance factors, compared with the general student elite, it is easier for us to get the invitation letter in the drawer."

"That era was different from now, with limited social productivity. The development of industry and science hadn't completely replaced theology. In my great-grandfather's time, there were repeated rumors that the Freemasons secretly controlled the world. Many young people admired that Feel like a big boss behind the scenes, and believe in the power of religion."

"Perhaps, the Skull and Bones at that time was born to secretly control the United States and the world. But with the development of time, especially at the beginning of this century, during the period of industrial and technological explosion, countless giant companies appeared. Their founders were In the past, they were all so-called commoners! These entrepreneurs of commoner origin have mastered more and more social resources, and relying solely on the so-called aristocratic inheritance to secretly control everything has long become a delusion."

"Skull and Bones, also after that period, had to let go of its high airs and began to admit more elite students from different classes. For example, if you were in 100 1883 years ago, even if your current assets Double it again, and you won't even get this invitation!"

"Cut! It's as if someone is rare, it's just a group of secondary diseases! In this era full of opportunities, I am confident that I can achieve a good career without relying on Skull and Bones! This stuff is just icing on the cake! It's not me at all. Something that must be pursued!"

Slightly pursing his lips, Carter was quite contemptuous of the so-called nobles
Holding huge social resources, but unable to keep up with the pace of the times, this group of people.
"Oh? Then what are you after?"

"Of course it's technology! What's the point?!"

Carter glanced at Rick with eyes like a fool:
"You forgot that I told you before that the innovation of communication technology will change our world. That impact is not weaker than the technological explosion at the beginning of this century! This opportunity is a gift from God! Seize it! If you don’t grasp it, it will be difficult to have such a big development in the future!”

"Tsk, do you know? You are now like some so-called technology entrepreneurs who are seeking financing at the door of major financial companies. Have you forgotten that your job is a banker?! Recently in Congress, certain institutions It seems that you haven't paid much attention to the issue of changing the definition of banks and non-bank institutions in the amendment to the "Bank Holding Company Law". On the contrary, prisons are...computer manufacturing companies. However, I am not in this In computer manufacturing, if you see innovations and prisons, it is even less like a representative of advanced technology.”

"Narrow vision! Software updates, I'm already at the forefront of the times, well, the forefront of the application field!"

Carter, who followed the rigorous daily rules, changed his words slightly:

"My ambition has not changed. As I said, the changes in technology are all-round and industry-wide! Banks also need to change. It's not that I don't pay attention to bank legislation. It's just that these recent things are related to the business carried out by my bank. , and there is no overlap. It is completely unnecessary to waste so much thought now!"