Silicon Valley
v2 Chapter 468: Changing the world starts from the seed
The process of acquiring Monsanto did not happen unexpectedly. On November 1, Gene Umbrella signed an acquisition agreement with the other party, and subsequently delisted Monsanto from the stock market and turned it into a private company. Listed companies must disclose their finances and their developments to the outside world. Naturally, many people will be exposed. Monsanto is a company that develops genetically modified seeds, so it's better to be more mysterious!
After Monsanto was acquired, the voice of opposition to genetic modification was instantly lowered.
Although Gene Umbrella is researching people, Monsanto is researching crops, but they are all familiar with each other, and they all use genetic biotechnology. Gene Umbrella preserves the most complete human gene bank, while Monsanto has the most detailed and most detailed crop gene bank.
Professor Thomson of the Gene Umbrella Company found Henry and said: "Mr. Williams, Monsanto’s gene pool of soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops is naturally very large compared to other genetically modified companies. But in the view of our Gene Umbrella company , But you. Therefore, in order to develop Monsanto, I feel that it is necessary to call out some new generation chip gene sequencers to help Monsanto complete the gene sequencing of crops. At the same time, call out a large number of outstanding genetic and biotechnology engineers to join Monsanto, Enhance its scientific research strength!"
"Well, Professor Thomson, you are right. It is necessary to enhance Monsanto's technical strength." Henry nodded. "Genetically modified foods have always been criticized because of the immature technology and the lack of thorough research on crops. After Gene Umbrella acquired Monsanto, it must increase investment in scientific research!!!"
"Ok."
"In addition..." Henry thought for a while and said, "At present, besides Monsanto, the companies that research genetically modified seeds should have other companies, and arrange for Monsanto to hire people from these companies! There are so many talents in the world, but they are distributed. In each company, repeating things that others have already studied is undoubtedly a huge waste! For example, Monsanto is performing genetic sequencing on corn, and other companies are doing this work, is it a waste of manpower, material resources and time? !"
"Yes, but there is no other way." Professor Thomson sighed slightly.
"I know this, so we need to gather more talents together, so that they won't let them do useless work!" Henry said, "Only in this way can the forces gather together and jointly overcome scientific difficulties. Human science and technology The level will develop faster!"
When Henry said this, he couldn't help but complain that the US judicial department was really nosy. If it hadn't prevented the acquisition of Gene Umbrella, Gene Umbrella would be much stronger than it is now. And this time the acquisition of Monsanto, Gene Umbrella is well-received, and the other Monsanto company that came to the acquisition is a Swedish company. The United States naturally hoped that Monsanto could stay in the United States. Therefore, when Gene Umbrella acquired Monsanto, the U.S. judicial department turned a blind eye to it! Otherwise, with the urine of the U.S. judicial department, it is certain that they will come forward to stop...
The people regard food as their heaven, and seeds are the top priority.
Henry attaches great importance to the development of Monsanto and decides to invest 10 billion US dollars in scientific research and development every year. In the previous life, Monsanto's annual scientific research expenditure was only 1 billion U.S. dollars. But even so, it has become a giant of genetically modified seeds. And this time, not only has 10 times the scientific research fee, but also the technology of the Gene Umbrella Company is allowed to use, so why not develop super seeds that enhance human physique and intelligence!
Henry does not have alien technology, but he can use money to gather human wisdom and pile up future technology abruptly!
One scientific research talent and 100 scientific research talents develop the same technology, and the results are completely different!
Nowadays, more than 30 companies under Henry's name basically constitute a monopoly, which is constantly being watched by the US judicial department. It is almost difficult to merge with competitors. So, what can be done is to dig people and recruit talents. Which company the talents go to, the U.S. Judicial Department will no longer be able to control it!
Talent strategy is one of Henry's core strategies and the foundation of the great cause of the empire!
Based on this talent strategy, the world's technological level is many years ahead of the previous life. Henry believes that with his presence, the level of technology in this life will far exceed the previous life.
On November 11th, Monsanto held a press conference, the purpose of which is to increase people's confidence in Monsanto. Therefore, at the press conference, the major decision made by Gene Umbrella after the acquisition of Monsanto was described in great detail.
After listening to the major media around the world, they were all shocked by Henry's great work!
"US$10 billion each year is spent on the development of genetically modified seeds, just out of courage and attitude. I feel a lot more at ease with genetically modified foods. Of course, I only trust Monsanto!!!"
"Yes, I also only look for Monsanto. I will also not dare to eat other genetically modified foods in the future!"
"Monsanto's genetic modification technology is not bad, and now it has the technical support of Gene Umbrella Company, it must be even more powerful!"
With shocked expressions in the audience, Henry said loudly: "Everyone, the purpose of Gene Umbrella's acquisition of Monsanto is not for profit, but for the benefit of mankind! I hereby promise that within five years, Monsanto will develop a variety of production increases by 2 to 10 years. Fold the genetically modified crop seeds to solve the world food crisis! I hope that one day, people all over the world can eat the food grown from Monsanto’s genetically modified seeds!!!"
As soon as Henry's voice fell, the audience applauded, thunderous applause, endless...
The next day, Henry appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, with a short introduction next to it: "Change the world from the seed!!!"
At this time, the anti-GMO movement in the United States gradually died down, and countries all over the world began to slowly accept genetically modified foods. Countries with large populations like China and India need to buy a lot of food every year. They are most urgently needed for genetically modified seeds.
For a time ~lightnovelpub.net~ Monsanto's threshold was broken. Senior officials from the agricultural departments of various countries, international food giants, farm tycoons, etc. have all gone to Monsanto to seek cooperation. Many people asked Monsanto to sell their seeds. However, after Henry took control of Monsanto, he immediately ordered the suspension of the current sales of Monsanto's genetically modified seeds. Henry believes that it is necessary to conduct the most stringent and careful testing of Monsanto's genetically modified seeds to prevent problems with these genetically modified seeds. And the next generation of Monsanto seeds is the main product! Henry believes that in the future, Monsanto will bring more surprises to the world! ! !
Of course, if Monsanto is just a seed company, it is easier to be controlled by others. Just like this time the US anti-gene movement incident, the food giants kicked Monsanto away one after another, which put Monsanto in an extremely bad situation. Moreover, the food giant is still relying on its monopoly position to hold Monsanto very low in terms of bargaining. How can Henry repeat the same mistakes and be controlled by others when he becomes the master of Monsanto? !
Earlier, Henry asked people to purchase farms all over the world, creating a one-stop industrial chain, integrating the three links of seed, cultivation and sales. Now he has bought large tracts of farms in the United States, Canada, South America, and Australia and has become a farm tycoon with a land area larger than Japan!
Recently, Henry's men are acquiring a large farm in Australia, but the farmer strongly requested to see Henry before deciding whether to sell it. Henry thought for a while and decided to take time to visit Australia. Because besides purchasing the farm, he has some other things to do, and these things are also very important...
(To be continued.)