Luxembourg Iron and Steel Institute, conference hall.

There are high-backed leather chairs on both sides of the long round table, giving it a solemn feel. On the wall above the head is a Luxembourg temperament and the emblem of the Iron and Steel Association.

The Iron and Steel Association is composed of representatives from 36 large steel companies. The meeting was chaired by the second president, the eldest son of the Grand Duke, Jean.

"I think everyone is very clear about the content of today's meeting, so anyone below can ask any questions, and Marquis Li will answer your questions."

After everyone took their seats and finished speaking, Jean smiled at Li Zitao, who was on his left hand, indicating that he could speak.

“It’s an honor to attend this meeting, and what makes me even more honored is that I see the future of the steel industry here.

I believe that our work together will enable the Luxembourg steel industry to achieve more brilliant achievements around the world."

While Li Zitao was speaking impromptu, the team led by Rush and Saniel were sitting against the wall, recording and communicating quickly.

The identity, personality, characteristics of each person here, the current development status of the steel company behind them, future potential, etc. are all recorded in detail under each piece of paper.

With the expansion of S.H.I.E.L.D., Hawkeye's power has now become jointly controlled by the think tank and S.H.I.E.L.D.

The two parties have a tacit agreement not to interfere with each other. Although they are collectively called Hawkeye, the upwardly responsible departments of both parties are different.

The commercial investigation aspect is more relaxed, and the assessment of personnel is not strict, while the other part is penetrated by the hawk's eye.

No one knows that the colleagues next to them, or with whom they drink and hang out every day, or hang out in casinos or strip clubs all day long, have another mysterious identity.

And they will not take the initiative to mention that SHIELD's high salary and insurance protection, as well as the existence of pensions, provide peace of mind for these people who are always in danger.

The benefits that families who have died, been disabled, or retired due to missions have enjoyed under the arrangement of SHIELD make this guarantee even more real.

This information comes from SHIELD, and the think tank's Hawkeye is only responsible for normal business investigations.

They don't have the ability to get such detailed information.

"Your Excellency, the Marquis, the association is very worried about the possible monopoly situation after the merger. What do you think about this?"

After the sterile greetings and probing were over, the next step was a real bayonet fight, with sharp questions that silenced the venue.

"I can't guarantee you this." As soon as Li Zitao finished speaking, the sound of whispers caused a buzzing sound in the venue.

Boom, boom.

He tapped his fingers on the table, and after turning everyone's attraction back to himself, Li Zitao said again: "If you want to be respected, you must show enough strength to make people respect, fear, or even fear.

I can tell you countless versions of the guarantee you want in one minute, but what’s the point? Besides, after the merger of the two groups,

Albert's shareholder representatives and Luxembourg still occupy a dominant position. Could it be that you are afraid that the Grand Duke will be disadvantageous to you?"

Except for the labor representatives, all shareholders of Albed are present.

But now they represent the Luxembourg steel industry, the citizens, and the capital, not just Albed's shares.

Their status will not change to shareholders until the afternoon meeting.

One is for public purposes, the other is for private purposes, that’s how fucked up they are.

"Of course not. We are here because of our trust and respect for the Grand Duke." A representative stood up and said.

"Look, the problem is solved. I am just a small shareholder. I want to open the European market and strengthen the circulation of international steel. You want to open the North American market.

Our starting point is good, it is to break the shackles of certain interest groups on the steel industry and let everyone gain more benefits. What makes you have so many concerns?"

"Your Excellency, Marquis, what do you think of the labor issue?" The other party sat down, and a labor representative stood up and asked.

"If you have paid attention to the company under my name, you will know that I am a very generous person. I hate those stingy people. They are like greedy jackals. They never know how to be satisfied, do not know rewards, and turn a blind eye to the efforts of workers.

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"So, can I understand that if the group merges, labor wages will increase significantly?"

"This is an issue that needs to be discussed together and cannot be decided by me alone, but I believe that after the establishment of the new group, workers' wages will increase to a certain extent."

Seeing the calm expressions of the management representatives, Li Zitao thought to himself, 'These guys must have cursed me as an idiot in their hearts.'

In the end, the meeting ended under the chairmanship of Jean. The two parties initially intended to agree to launch a merger. The labor side hoped to see changes in wages and benefits.

"Is the treatment here bad?" Li Zitao asked while eating a simple meal in the car on the way to the next meeting.

"The American guild leader, John Lewis, made the miners greedy. Fortunately, I don't have to face him directly." Jean said with a bitter look on his face.

There was happiness in his eyes. If such a "leader" appeared in Luxembourg, it would be a disaster for them as they were developing.

Li Zitao suddenly realized that Lewis was a very popular figure in the United States recently, and he even appeared on the cover of Time Magazine.

He has a tall build, a broad chin, and a voice as loud as a trumpet. He is always unscrupulous and aggressive when he speaks, and his personality is even more bold.

Since becoming president of the United Coal Mine Workers Union in 1921, he began a series of major actions to unite workers' unions across the country.

Now, the Federation of Labor is frightened by his actions. If Lewis is allowed to continue, the Federation of Labor will be completely ignored.

"That's an energetic savage." Li Zitao couldn't help but laugh when he thought of his face that looked like a 'bullying dog'.

"You have to add vulgarity in front of it." It was obvious that Rang disliked this labor leader.

Because his only means of fighting for labor rights is to hold a general strike regardless of the consequences, let me thank you again in my heart that he is not in Luxembourg.

Regarding workers' wages, if the merger goes smoothly, he will do it as promised.

But it is not easy to get his money, such as matching the salary according to the share.

You just want to get a salary if you are affiliated. Do you think this is the Welfare and Security Bureau?

While I was thinking about it, the carriage had stopped on the side of the road. The two-story medieval castle was the seat of the branch of the European Iron and Steel Federation.
Chapter completed!