The Amazing son in law Chapter 6954

“The principal assets of the Rothschild family, much like those of the Rockefeller family, predominantly lie within the energy and resource sectors.”

“While the technology sector may present limitless opportunities in the short term, certain areas could soon be overshadowed by emerging innovations. We, the warriors, don’t possess a natural advantage in these fields. Who can assure us that we will always be leaders in this arena? A minor shift could lead to catastrophic losses. Consider this: investing $100 million in a tech venture might yield less than a million in returns. Conversely, investing the same amount in several oil wells is likely to generate around $1 billion in revenue over the next three decades. This illustrates the value of stability, and resilience in the face of shocks is also a crucial metric. If a world war were to erupt tomorrow, I can’t guarantee that chips and smartphones would remain profitable, but industries like oil, steel, and non-ferrous metals would likely thrive!”

Despite being nearly 400 years old, Sara may not possess a modern business mindset, but her conservative approach has solidified an unwavering core principle for the Poqing Society’s business empire. Her extensive understanding of the world has led her to prioritize the control of as much energy and resources as possible.

As a witness to the Industrial Revolution and the World Wars, she understands that regardless of global advancements, coal, oil, and natural gas will continue to be the primary energy sources for the foreseeable future. Regardless of technological progress or regression, steel, precious metals, and non-ferrous metals will always be paramount in industrial society. Even in the event of a global conflict that turns the world into a wasteland, where all tech companies may collapse, energy and resources will endure.

This knowledge has resulted in oil fields and mines constituting the majority of the assets amassed by the Qing Society over centuries.

Furthermore, an essential aspect to consider is that oil fields and mines worldwide facilitate the execution of covert construction projects and the concealment of large populations.

For instance, the copper mine in Cyprus has expanded its internal tunnels and work areas to create an underground community. Being a mine, this massive endeavor can remain entirely hidden from the public eye.

Andre seemed to grasp Wu Shutong’s perspective and sighed, “After hearing what the Grand Commander shared, I realize I was merely indulging in fantasies.”

Wu Shutong chuckled as he gazed at the numerous oil pumps below, expressing his thoughts: “The more straightforward the business model, the more trustworthy it is. Look at these pumps; with every turn, they extract significant amounts of oil that can be traded for US dollars. These machines operate around the clock. All we need to do is connect the crude oil to the pipeline and transport it to the port. From there, oil merchants will use tankers to distribute the oil globally. Our role is simply to wait here and count the profits. We don’t have to fret about what’s trending today or tomorrow, nor do we need to worry about technological innovations jeopardizing our jobs. Until scientists master controlled nuclear fusion, there will always be earnings to be made here.”

Andre nodded thoughtfully and remarked, “The Anti-Qing Society has managed to remain resilient for four centuries, thanks in part to the foresight of its leaders.”