Chapter 79

"Let those guys eat shit." Tony didn't have a good impression of reporters, only a good impression of beautiful reporters. But it was limited to the person, as for the report... he had never connected a certain report with a certain beauty.

Tony said with some disgust at this time: "I think the biggest problem with the old guy is that he wants to do everything, touches a little bit of everything, and then nothing is very good.

"Of course, what I mean by not very good is not that the product is not good enough, but that the competitiveness of the product in the market has not been well exerted. This has to do with the fact that we are involved in too many industries, and the market public relations department cannot effectively exert its strength."

Pointing to the market public relations department, it was almost like accusing Obadiah Stane. After all, the division of labor between him and old Stark was Howard in charge of scientific research, and he in charge of market marketing.

So the bald Obadiah said with dissatisfaction: "Discussing this problem cannot solve your predicament, Tony. This is the mess left by your father, we can think of ways to solve it later. But the priority is to think of ways to squeeze out the tax money you want to pay."

"This is the way I want to say, I intend to streamline the structure of Stark Industries and sell some industries. That is, adjust the strategic layout, develop more targetedly, rather than making decisions based on mood."

At the same time, Tony handed out a handwritten paper and said: "This is the industry I intend to sell."

Seeing that the documents included the Texas oil fields under Stark Industries, mineral resources overseas, and some industries that could be regarded as golden hens. Whether it was Obadiah or Jarvis, they intuitively felt that this was a prodigal son, and said with heartache:

"Tony, are you serious? These are profitable industries, you say sell and sell?"

Tony Stark said: "It's because things that can make money can be sold at a price. Whoever wants to lower the price, we will find other buyers. Those losing money industries, giving them to others as toilet paper will be disliked, can we expect to exchange for a few dollars."

"But... this is not a reason to waste it in vain." Obadiah said with heartache. The old one is unreliable, the small one is also unreliable! This pair of murderous father and son.

Tony put out two more papers and said: "This one records the companies that I think need to be retained, but need to be adjusted or merged. As for this one, it is the company that wants to find ways to sell or cut."

"Employees can be transferred to other units that are short of people or preparing to expand, but they can also choose to take a generous severance pay and leave. We don't force this part."

Both lists were densely written, and even both sides had them. Whether it was Obadiah or Jarvis, they couldn't see anything for a while.

Tony continued: "I also intend to let the companies under my name, those that can be listed, all be listed. Including those preparing to sell, also prepare for listing."

"Young master." Jarvis said: "Although listing stocks is conducive to raising funds, it is not conducive to control. This is also the reason why old master has always rejected Wall Street."

"I know. But we can use the public market to sell off some cumbersome companies. As long as we firmly grasp the focus of our future development."

Hearing the highlight in the words, Obadiah leaned forward and asked: "What is the focus of our future development?"

Tony put the last paper on the table and explained: "Stark Industries' most powerful ally has always been the US military. But I don't think they are reliable. As long as we can't provide what the military needs, they will turn to others without hesitation.

"So I think this supporter cannot be easily abandoned. In my idea, Stark Industries will focus on military-related industries in the future.

"For the manufacturing industry of livelihood products, as long as it is related to the military, it will be reduced to a manufacturing department according to the situation and merged into the main industry. Then cut the market department and merge the R&D department.

"For those that are irrelevant, sell them if someone is willing to take over. If no one wants to take over, keep them and no longer focus on supporting development. In this way, those market shares that are given up should be able to confuse and satisfy most commercial opponents.

"What we have to do is to build an impregnable wall for the key points we have grasped before others react, so that others cannot intervene. Concentrate strength and focus on development. The rest of the small profits, no need to care."

After listening to Tony's explanation, Obadiah and Jarvis looked at the four lists he gave, and they were clear about the gold content here.

This young master really figured out the current situation of Stark Industries before making such a list and judgment. Instead of getting hot-headed, patting his forehead, and making these decisions.

Especially Obadiah, he had had enough of old Stark's way of hitting a nail here and a stick there. Following the genius who was full of whimsical ideas all day, he, a mortal, was really tired.

Jarvis was considering another problem and said: "In this way, it is very urgent to get all this done within nine months, before the deadline for paying estate taxes."

"No." Tony said: "It shouldn't be necessary to wait until the entire plan is completed, we can raise enough amount to solve the trouble of estate tax. But the transformation of Stark Industries will not stop because of this."

"Don't consider retaining the equity of those key industries, don't enter the public market, introduce too many shareholders, so as not to lose control?" Jarvis asked.

Tony shook his head and said: "Today we are going to stir up the situation, making it difficult for people to see our true intentions, so as not to be sniped.

"Besides, the stocks issued by those key military industries that are prepared to be retained can be dispersed, win over key figures, and tie those people to our carriage. In this way, things can be more foolproof.

"This part, we have to rely heavily on old uncle. After the group is adjusted, your shares will be converted into the group's stocks. I believe this reward is not bad."

Jarvis didn't care about this, but for Obadiah, this was like being injected with chicken blood, and the whole person was excited to the point of blushing.

"Done, I will find trusted people now to form a strategic team. I will organize a first draft of the plan for you in a few days."

Tony nodded, turned to look at his own old butler, and said: "Jarvis, phone, please."

Jarvis immediately got up and pulled the phone from the desk to the coffee table. At the same time asked: "Young master, do you need to contact anyone?"

"No, I'll call an old classmate." Then he dialed the number himself, and soon heard the greeting from the other party answering the phone.

Tony said happily: "Hey, Rhodey, this is Tony."

"I called you because I want to find you to work for me. Don't always count on going to the front line. During the British Empire, it was called a privateering license; in modern times, it's called overseas garrison. All are killing, setting fires, and grabbing things from other people's homes."

"No, no, no, I don't want you to retire. I hope you can become the liaison for Stark Industries within the military. If the US military can't send a blonde girl with a big butt, I hope at least it's someone I know."

"What! Watch the news? What's good about the news?"

"Okay, okay, okay, I'll take a look."

Tony signaled Jarvis to turn on the TV on the low cabinet in the office. CNN news channel was reporting breaking news about the disintegration of the Red Empire!

Even Tony Stark, who had just lost his father a few days ago and had just finished the funeral, was shocked by this report and didn't know what to say.

He, Obadiah, and Jarvis looked at each other. They all had the same thought in their hearts, that is, the luck was really too good!