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Chapter 113 The Pearl in the Crown of Industry (First update, please follow up)
  Talents always need to be cultivated.

300 people are just the beginning.

In addition to this group of 300 international students studying engineering subjects such as mechanics, electromechanical, water conservancy, mining, metallurgy, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, in the future, Li Yian will gradually send all engineering students to study in the United States, or to go to American universities. When it comes to company learning and training, in a word, we must first lay a solid foundation for talent.

But deploying a few hundred people right now is already the limit. After all, manpower is needed at the front.

Among those who have been transferred, not only will they be sent to study abroad, there will also be a group of people who will go to Italy with Li Yian. Some of them will stay with Li Yian to learn how to acquire companies, and some will enter Training in acquired companies.

Once things were on track in France, Li Yian led people straight to Italy.

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Naples is the largest city in southern Italy. It has been under Allied occupation since it was occupied by the Allied forces last year. Although the Italian civil authorities are still performing their duties, the British and American police are on duty on the streets of Naples. The military police, the jeeps that shuttled back and forth, and the British and American soldiers on the vehicles all reminded people that this place was under Allied occupation.

Naples under Allied occupation was different from other areas. For example, some supporters of Mussolini were liquidated, including of course Naples industrialist Nicola Romeo, the industrial tycoon. He was arrested by the Allied forces. At the same time, the Alfa Romeo company under his name was also seized by the Allies.

Occupation is in the name of liberation.

Looting is done in the name of justice.

Who made Alfa Romeo produce a large number of cars and tens of thousands of aero engines during the war? As a large company fully supported by Mussolini, it is normal for it to be liquidated.

However, the Allied forces' imprisonment of Nicola Romeo did not last long. He had been released two months ago. However, the once famous industrial tycoon is now in a very poor condition - his factory was damaged during the bombing. After causing serious damage, banks are asking for loans, and even he is on "bail" - which means that the Allied investigation against him is not over, and he may be imprisoned at any time.

"God can testify, I am just a businessman!"

Once again, facing Li Yian, a tycoon from the United States, Nicola Romeo defended himself swornly.

"I just did what every businessman has to do, receive the order and produce it according to the order, that's all."

After listening to his explanation, Li Yian said directly.

"It's not important, Mr. Romeo. What's important now is that the Allied forces' investigation of you is not over. As the war progresses, they may arrest you again at any time, just like they have arrested some war criminals."

With a slight smile on his lips, Li Yi'an wanted to thank the Allies. After several of the Kingdom of Italy gave up their arms, they finally showed their fangs and began to arrest war criminals, including generals and capitalists.

It is precisely because of this that people like Nicola Romeo live in constant fear.

"God, when did a businessman become a war criminal? This is simply unreasonable!"

Although he was helpless, all Nicola Romeo could do was complain a few words. He even did not have the courage to complain. After all, the Allies could put him in prison at any time.

However, there is no point in praying to God now. Looking at the young man in front of him, Nicola Romeo said.

"Li, tell me, what is your purpose here?"

"Your company."

"what?"

Nicola Romeo was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed.

"You should know that my factory has been seized by the Allies."

"I know, and your factory was bombed by the Allied forces, and most of the equipment has been damaged. There is no point in acquiring it at all."

"In that case, why are you still interested in my factory?"

"technology!"

Li Yian said directly. “I am very interested in the engine technology held by your company. This is the purpose of my coming here.”

Although Italy is only second-rate or even third-rate among the great powers, it does not mean that it does not have its own advantages. Alfa Romes' engine technology is definitely world-class, and its production quality is also of a high level. Take Italy's SM75 Take the aircraft as an example. It uses three Alpha Romes 1278 engines. In 42, it flew to Tokyo and back, a total distance of 20000 kilometers, which shows the excellent quality of its engines.

In stark contrast, transport aircraft from Germany, Japan, and even the United States have been suffering from reliability problems such as engine fires. Alfa Romeo's engines may not be as powerful as other countries, but their reliability is definitely among the best in the world. Not only that, it was also the first company to engage in jet engine research and had already manufactured jet engines during the war.

And its products are not limited to aircraft engines, but also automobile and warship engines. The engine technology held by this company is definitely a treasure. Buying this company will definitely make the North Borneo company overnight. It has the world's best engine technology and a variety of engines.

No matter whether it is the future development of the automobile industry, shipbuilding industry or aircraft manufacturing industry, it is inseparable from the engine. The engine is the "jewel" in the crown of industry!
  "what!"

Nicola Romeo stood up suddenly and said excitedly.

"Li, even when the Germans occupied Naples, they didn't take away our technology..."

Facing the somewhat excited Nicola Romeo, Li Yian glanced at him and said in a light tone.

"Mr. Romeo, Italy has disbanded its army. The Allies will definitely demilitarize Italy. The core technologies you protect will soon lose its value - without the need for the army, who will need it? Where are those military engines?”

Faced with Li Yi'an's rhetorical question, Nicola Romeo was stunned. Indeed, without orders from the military, the company seemed to have no choice but to sell car engines. After all, the British and French would not use Italian engines.

After saying that, Li Yian turned around and said to Guan Shan beside him.

"Bring that document over here."

Guan Shan, who had been standing beside him, quickly took out a document.

"Mr. Romeo, this is a document that the Russians gave to the White House. It involves Italian companies. They believe that Italian companies should be compensated to Russia as part of the post-war reparations. Well, I think, the Russians I will definitely be interested in your factory.”

This is the last straw that breaks the camel's back. As for the authenticity of the document...it doesn't matter at all!
  After taking the file and just flipping through it, Nicola Romeo's face became extremely ugly.

"These damn robbers, how dare they do this..."

Faced with Nicola Romeo's indignation, Li Yian made a direct offer.

"$100 million!"

In fact, everyone is just a robber, but Li Yi is the kind who gives money. He not only gives money, but also gives them hope.

"Cash, with that money you can immediately get on a boat to Spain with your family and from there go to South America where you can make a comeback or get out of the limelight and come back to Italy."

Faced with Li Yi'an's suggestion, Romeo fell silent. In fact, he had considered escaping in prison, but he didn't have much foreign exchange in his hands. Like almost all industrialists, his money was in factories and banks. Chinese...are all Italian lira, all frozen.

Those Americans who were buying up banks, hotels and other assets were not interested in his factory.

After thinking about it, Romeo said.

"150 million!"

"110 million!"

"140 million!"

"115"

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(End of this chapter)