The Wolf of Los Angeles.

Century City, Beverly Business Club.

Musk added sugar to his coffee while asking Hawke, "Why are you suddenly interested in the space business?"

Hawke took a sip from his teacup and said slowly, "I have a vision that in ten years, we will be able to use satellites in low-Earth orbit to provide the Internet and Twitter services to Twitter users around the world anytime and anywhere."

Musk looked at Hawke with a little surprise and said, "Your idea is a bit ahead of the times."

"Be prepared in advance." Although Hawke's real purpose is not for Twitter's business, this project can indeed promote Twitter's further development.

He said: "In January, Apple officially launched its first smartphone. The number of smartphone users is increasing. Twitter's Android department has joined forces with many mobile phone manufacturers and software developers to form the Android Alliance, which will further promote the intelligence of mobile phones."

Musk, who originally came from Silicon Valley, immediately understood what he heard: "Will mobile smart terminals become popular?"

“Right.” Hawke knew very well that it would not be difficult for these people with a keen business sense to see this: “In the future, everyone will have a smartphone.”

Musk nodded frequently because Tesla is working with Twitter to develop smart terminals for electric vehicles, and he has enough knowledge about this: "Smart terminals can also be connected to each other. When put on smart cars, autonomous driving may be a long way off, but intelligent navigation is already at hand."

Hawke reminded: "If you want to realize the intelligent navigation of electric vehicles, every mobile smart terminal can become an information feedback point, but how can this be realized in time? The signals provided by network service providers in North America are very poor."

Musk fell into thought: "And we will be completely subject to the network service providers."

Hawke further said: "If we want to avoid being strangled, we need a backup network, and we need a set of network technology that is far ahead of the current one, but on the ground, we can't compete with companies like AT&T."

He pointed his finger at the ceiling: "We choose another path - space and low-Earth orbit!"

"This is a good idea." Musk agreed very much, because the mainstream plan of Tesla cars is electrification and intelligence, and satellites are a particularly good choice.

But he also has doubts: "This will require more than just one satellite."

Hawke said: "At least thousands of satellites are needed, so I have prepared a ten-year plan called Starlink."

Musk was stunned for a moment and said, "It's a very appropriate name." He knew that business had come to him: "My Space Exploration Technologies acquired 10% of the shares of Surrey Satellite Technology in the UK."

"I plan to acquire this satellite company." Hawke had drawn up a preliminary plan last year, and mentioned this plan to a group of people in the interest alliance at Brian's wedding with his cousin: "We are promoting a huge plan with a total investment of more than one trillion US dollars..."

Musk smiled and said, "Isn't that a bit exaggerated?"

Hawke reached a tacit understanding with the Ferguson family at two weddings. He did not hide his intention at all: "If we do not set the total investment amount to be exaggerated, how can we apply for subsidies from the federal government and Congress? Only high investment can impress the patriots who are keenly concerned about the development of the United States."

Musk certainly understood: "Indeed, with huge funds, we can unite more people."

Hawke asked, "How's business at Surrey Satellite?"

"It's not very good. The technological development speed in Europe and the United States has been slowing down in recent years." As a shareholder, Musk's Space Exploration Company understands the current situation of Surrey Satellite: "The number of commercial satellite orders is decreasing every year, and they don't have the ability to launch launch vehicles. They can only rely on a small number of satellite orders to maintain operations."

Hawke asked directly: "What are the technical capabilities?"

Musk naturally couldn't forget to brag about himself at this time: "If it weren't for my company's investment, Surrey Satellite Corporation would have been finished, and now it is struggling to maintain its technical team."

Hawke nodded and asked, "When will your Space Exploration Technologies Corporation actually have the ability to launch a carrier rocket?"

"I am negotiating with NASA." Musk has invested a lot in Space Exploration Technologies Corporation in recent years: "It is expected that in the second half of this year, or at the latest by the end of next year, we will fully cooperate with NASA, absorb NASA's technology, and have the ability to launch carrier rockets."

Hawke has relevant memories in his mind. Although Ma boasted a lot, he did launch Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit and has been conducting various experiments.

He said: "I have asked someone to investigate Surrey Satellite Company. If your situation allows, you can also provide me with detailed information so that we can cooperate in space business."

Musk has been soliciting investments for the space business, and he would be happy to have someone like Hawke who controls a huge cash flow. He immediately said, "No problem. If you need anything, just come to me."

"For now, we need detailed information from Surrey Satellite Company." Hawke certainly wouldn't trust Musk too much, and Twitter people are also working on this.

Space is related to ideals, and satellites are related to Tesla's future. Musk also said, "Can I be part of your Starlink project?"

“It’s very expensive,” Hawke warned.

"It doesn't matter." Musk smiled: "Spending money now will bring more gains in the future."

Hawke nodded gently: "You should prepare the funds, at least one billion US dollars, and there is one thing I must tell you in advance, I will control Starlink."

Musk couldn’t afford to burn that money right now, so he said, “I totally support you.”

This was agreed, and he turned around and said: "I invited Sergey Brin, Larry Page and Jeff Bezos to join the technological revolution, and they are all very interested in it."

Hawke thought about it and said, "Let's choose a suitable time and hold a secret meeting."

"People like us are the real promoters of new technologies." Musk is also a billionaire. When people reach this stage, they will inevitably consider safeguarding their own interests in both the political and business circles.

In some aspects, he considers more radical ideas and wants to seek like-minded people: "Since the beginning of the new century, I have been thinking about one thing. We, the new technology elites who have risen up relying on computer and Internet technology, are a new force that has never appeared in the United States before. We have supported the Donkey Party and the Elephant Party, but both parties are too old and too rigid."

Hawke didn't respond, waiting for him to continue.

Musk looked at Hawke and said, "You are more experienced than me in politics. If we set up a party that fully represents the technological revolution, will it be possible to break the monopoly of the donkey and the elephant on the White House and Congress in the future?"

There are other large party organizations in the United States, such as the Reform Party, which was used as a stepping stone by Dong Zong when he jumped sideways. There are also people from other parties who want to run for election, but without exception, they cannot persist to the actual election stage.

Hawke said directly: "Maybe in the future, but not now."

Compared with industries such as finance, energy, and military industry, the Internet technology industry is far from enough.

Musk smiled and said: "I think so too. I hope America will have a different future."

“I believe that,” Hawke said.

It is difficult for an ordinary person to change anything, but he uses the social trend to stir up trouble, and many things in America are changing.

Although a person's energy is limited, the social situation in America is different from that in the past.

Musk left Los Angeles and returned to Palo Alto, Tesla's headquarters.

He immediately contacted SpaceX and Surrey Satellite Corporation, and sent someone to deliver the most detailed information of the two companies to Hawke.

Now Musk's two companies, Tesla, have received investments from Hawke, Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman, and are in a much better situation than before, avoiding the dilemma of being on the verge of bankruptcy when its capital chain was about to break in another time and space.

Things are not going well for SpaceX.

The initial launch experiment of the carrier rocket ended in failure.

If Hawke can really push the Starlink project forward and get subsidies from the federal government and Congress, SpaceX will definitely survive.

Thousands of commercial satellites, even if multiple satellites are launched with one rocket, can be an extremely lucrative business.

Musk made a special phone call to arrange a meeting with NASA officials.

In addition, he also wanted to bring in Lahok to work together on the space exploration company's business.

At the Tesla factory, on an open-air test field, a lithium-ion battery car covered with a car cover is speeding around in circles.

The driver in the car gives commands through voice, and the onboard intelligent system changes the operation of equipment in the car such as air conditioning, radio and music playback according to the commands.

This is a Tesla prototype that has been undergoing testing for several months.

Musk wants to achieve commercial production next year and officially launch Tesla cars for sale.

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Ocean Parkway, Los Angeles.

A large amount of information about SpaceX and Surrey Satellite Corporation was sent by someone specially sent by Musk.

Hawke had them sent directly to the West Coast Investment Fund.

With the growth of investment foundations, charitable foundations and environmental technology companies, the former Twitter building was extremely crowded with offices. That building was left to the charitable foundation.

The investment foundation and the environmental technology company each moved out at the beginning of the year and have their own office buildings in Silicon Beach.

The escort vehicle that delivered the information stopped in front of the investment foundation's office building.

Investment Director Roger Keane came with his people to coordinate.

A large amount of paper materials, plus two hard drives of electronic materials, were all shipped to the West Coast Investment Foundation.

Hawke followed him into the building, came to an office, and asked Roger Keane: "Have our people who went to investigate Surrey Satellite Corporation and Space Exploration Technology Corporation returned?"

Roger Keane said: "Surrey Satellite is a technology company founded by the University of Surrey in the UK. Later, a part of it became an independent company specializing in the production of commercial satellites. We have hired a professional team to evaluate the current technology of Surrey Satellite."

Hawke asked, "Can they still manufacture satellites?"

"Yes, the technology is still up to date." Roger Keane has been in contact with them. "Surrey is still accepting orders, but the number of orders is small. As Britain's national strength declines, it is difficult for such companies to maintain sufficient competitiveness. The most important reason is that they lack investment in research and development."

Hawke thought for a moment and said, "Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corporation owns 10% of the shares of Sari Satellite. The key to our acquisition of Sari is its satellite technology and core manufacturing team."

Roger Keane said: "We are collecting details of the core R&D team and the manufacturing team."

Hawke nodded slightly and said, "What's the current situation of Space Exploration Technologies Corporation?"

"Musk is talking to NASA about cooperation." Roger Keane elaborated: "Space Exploration's Falcon 1 rocket is the world's first liquid orbital rocket built with private funds. It was launched for the first time in the Marshall Islands in March last year. The launch ended in failure because the engine caught fire during the launch."

Hawke has a general idea that it is not a dozen years from now, when civilian rocket companies will emerge like mushrooms after a rain.

Especially on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, there are several companies capable of launching rockets.

But now, Musk is ahead of the curve in private rockets.

Hawke asked, "No re-launch?"

Roger Keane replied: "Not yet. Because of the failure of the first launch, SpaceX has suspended all subsequent launch plans. Musk sought help from NASA, hoping to solve key technical problems with the help of NASA."

Hawke said, "I understand." He instructed, "Keep paying attention to these two companies. As for Surrey Satellite, if you think the opportunity is right, just initiate a purchase."

Roger Keane said: "Yes! I will complete this acquisition as soon as possible."

As for SpaceX, Hawke only needs them to understand the details and how to cooperate specifically, and he will talk to Musk in person.

Hawke returns to the Coast Building and Brian calls.

He said: "Tom Emmerich and Johnny McCain announced today, simultaneously via Twitter and on television, that they will run in next year's election."

Hawke asked, "What's Paul's attitude?"

Bryan said: "Let's wait and see. California has the most electoral votes in the United States, 55. If they want to get our support, let's see what conditions they offer."

This kind of thing is a pure exchange of interests. If you want to gain support, you have to offer tangible benefits.

It’s hard to say what the future holds, but at this stage, Hawke will align with the Ferguson family and say, “Okay, we’ll wait and see.”

He then asked, "Has the handover started in Sacramento?"

Brian smiled and said, "Arnold's mind has returned to Hollywood. My team is working on the handover and it will be a smooth transition this time."

After the two hung up the phone, Hawke logged into Twitter. In the social and political news section, the news about Tom Emmer and Johnny McCain was already on the headlines.

The two men announced their participation in next year's general election within half an hour of each other.

Of course, they first have to get the party nomination.

Hawke had a vague impression that the person who represented the Elephant Party in the 08 general election in his previous life should be McCain, but he had no relevant memory of Tom Emmer.

To be more precise, he met Tom Emmer when he went to Washington to attend George Walker's victory party.

George Walker had already served two terms and, according to the Constitution, could not run in the general election.

Tom Emmer and Johnny McCain are both veterans of the Elephant Party.

The former currently serves as the Congressional Majority Whip, while the latter competed with George Walker for the Elephant Party nomination as early as 2000.

While Hawke was still thinking about this, Twitter updated the news with a video.

Hillary Clinton held a press conference in New York State to officially announce her candidacy for next year's presidential election.

The Donkey Party is not playing by the rules this time.

The day after Hillary's announcement, Illinois Senator, Black Guan Hai, also held a press conference to announce that he would compete with Hillary for the Donald Trump Party's nomination.

According to the normal development of the previous life, Guanhai defeated Hillary with the support of many black and marginalized groups, and finally won the White House.

There is no doubt that black people and marginalized groups played a very important role in the election.

It was also during Guanhai's tenure that the LGBTQ movement achieved almost crazy rapid development.

However, what Hawke has done in the past three years has changed this situation.

The marginalized population plan that BlackRock originally wanted to launch has long since become Hawke's marginalized population plan.

Hawke's people had infiltrated the Matisse Society and the Sisters March several years before.

He also pulled Steve Nett, whom he had created, out of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which was the core of the Democratic Party, and established the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

The organization has now changed its name from People of Color to the Association for the Rights of Minorities.

Rosa, Sola and Steve Nutt have become opinion leaders in the LGBTQ community.

The latter was also portrayed as a spiritual leader due to his outstanding performance in the Philip incident.

It is difficult for Guanhai to gain the general support of the LGBTQ community because Philip plunged into the game and died bravely, making the LGBTQ community stand on the opposite side of the Donkey Party.

The lawsuit in San Francisco regarding Philip's compensation is still ongoing.

As for black people.

Saint Steve has a black son and has attracted many black groups across the United States.

Guanhai’s core base has actually been split.

Many other issues, such as medical insurance reform and war, will depend on the confrontation between the two sides.

Hawke didn't dare to say anything else, but it would be much more difficult for Guanhai to win the election than in his previous life.

Maybe Guanhai won’t even be able to pass the nomination process within the Donkey Party.

Guan Hai is still okay, but another candidate of the Donor Party, Hillary Clinton, will definitely not win.

Hawke had secretly clashed with Hillary several times in the past few years. Except for the time when he suffered a loss in Africa, he usually suppressed the other party.

Why did this old witch leak gutter oil? It made Leonardo miserable because her heart was black and dirty.

Hawke doesn't even have to guess that once Hillary is elected, various measures against Twitter and his companies will be thrown at him one after another.

Of course, he assumed the worst.

Hawke's heart is darker than Hilary's. (End of this chapter)