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News Corporation.

At this moment, Murdoch paced back and forth in the office, looking up at his watch from time to time, which showed how anxious he was.

At this moment, the ringing of the phone made him tense instantly. He immediately picked up the phone and pressed the answer button: "What's up, Mr. Henrietta?"

"Listen to me, Murdoch..."

Five or six minutes later, Murdoch, who was listening silently, was stunned. It was not until the reminder from the other end of the phone that he suddenly turned around and said in a hoarse voice: "Mr. Henrietta, you should know how important News Corporation is to us. How can you ask me to destroy it?"

That's right, Henrietta on the other end of the phone had just announced the final plan to him, but this plan was unacceptable to him anyway.

"I don't want to do that either, Murdoko, but there is no other way now. It is better to destroy it than to let it fall into the hands of David and the Ansa people."

"No sir, there must be other ways. Let's think about it!"

"Do you know why the FBI releases a little bit of "information" every day instead of all at once? It's because they want to erode the control of your group now. Once they have eroded it, it will be too late for us to take action. We don't have time now. Hurry up and do what I say, Murdoko. This is related to the interests of our entire group. We must consider the overall situation!"

"But..."

"Okay!"

Before Murdoch could continue, Henrietta interrupted him directly, and then he continued: "I know this group is your hard work, but there is nothing we can do about it, Murdoch, you are already 90 years old this year, it is time to enjoy your old age, there is no need to continue to wade in this muddy water, just do it according to the group's wishes, that's it."

Listening to the "beep" sound coming from the phone, Murdoch's eyes have become empty, but the thought of him destroying his own group is as painful as asking him to kill his own son.

But this is not the most distressing thing for him.

What distresses him most is that his current reputation and status are all built on the basis of News Corporation.

Once this group is gone, although he is still a rich man, at his status, money is actually not the most important thing. For him now, the most important thing is status and the flattery of people around him.

But once he loses this group, let alone those guys inside the group, maybe even those people who flatter him outside on weekdays will treat him as air.

This is unacceptable to him!

"Since you can't do it, I'll solve it my own way!"

After a struggle, Murdoch seemed to have made a decision. He immediately called his secretary in and gave him a few instructions.

Seven or eight minutes later, the secretary came in and put a small card in front of Murdoch, and he immediately picked up his phone and dialed the number.

...

Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service.

"Director David, we are doing very well here. Next, you can add more fire. It should be no problem to take over the Wall Street Journal and the company that controls it."

"Director David, this is also thanks to the capital you introduced to us. We have no problem here..."

"Once the FBI directly declares the charges, Murdoch and his people will definitely step down. At that time, their equity will be diluted, and then we can take over!"

In the director's office, David was staring at the big screen of the computer, and on the big screen, John Aaron, Ted Turner, and Sally were reporting the battle situation with great joy.

"Very good... I have a call, so let's just leave it at that for now, you guys just continue!"

David turned off the video call, picked up the phone and saw that it was an unfamiliar number, then immediately answered: "Who is this?"

"Director David, I'm Murdoch from News Corporation!"

David was also stunned when he heard the other party's self-introduction.

Now it is the FBI that is investigating News Corporation, but the Freemasons must know that he is behind it.

In other words, the two sides are fighting, what does this old guy mean by calling him now?

Is he trying to make peace?

With some doubts, he replied: "It turned out to be Mr. Murdoch, what's wrong with you looking for me?"

"That's right, Director David, I think we have some misunderstandings..."

"Misunderstanding? Mr. Murdoch, how come you are talking about this?"

David has confirmed that this old guy probably can't stand it anymore, so he wants to negotiate with him.

"Before, our group had some criticisms about your promotion, Director David. Later, I learned that it was all caused by that bastard Marion. Don't worry, Director David, I have already let him go!"

"No matter how your group criticizes me, I respect press freedom and will not interfere too much. As for the personnel changes in your group... I don't think you need to inform me, Mr. Murdoch!"

Hearing David's unappreciative words, Murdoch's mouth twitched, but when he thought of what Henrietta asked him to do, he could only force himself to say: "Let's not beat around the bush, Director David, I know that the FBI's investigation of me must be related to you. As long as you ask them to cancel the investigation, I can guarantee that from now on, my group and I will no longer make irresponsible comments about you!"

"What do you mean? I am the director of the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service. The FBI's investigation of your group has nothing to do with me, and I have no authority to mobilize the FBI. Mr. Murdock, please don't talk nonsense."

The other person's words simply made him laugh.

If this old guy hadn't used his own group to suppress his promotion, he wouldn't have bothered to deal with it. Now that he's exhausted and made to feel aggrieved, he's already been alive for almost a century, so why is he still so funny!

Murdoch gritted his teeth and continued: "Director David, this time it was indeed my fault first. In this way, as long as you can show your favor once, I will not only promise not to make unreasonable comments to you again, but if it is useful in the future, I can also help you if you can join our group. You must know that our News Group, as a leader in the media industry, has first-class packaging and publicity skills, which will be of great help to your career. "

Although the Freemasons and David are now life-or-death enemies, in order to preserve his life's hard work, he doesn't care so much anymore.

"If you fall into the hands of my IRS, then I can't discuss it, but I really can't get involved in the FBI's affairs. I'm sorry, Mr. Murdock!"

"Da...wei!"

When he heard this, Murdoch's eyes were scarlet and his face was full of anger. His posture was so low and the price was so high. The other party still refused to let him go. This was simply making him Furious.

"I know what your plan is. You just want to kill me and control my group. But what will happen if you end up with a 'bad building'?"

David's face tightened when he heard this, but he still pretended to be nonchalant and replied: "I don't know what you are talking about, okay Mr. Murdoch, I am very busy, so I won't talk anymore!"

"Okay, okay, I hope you won't regret it!"

After Murdoch said this through gritted teeth, he also hung up the phone.

In the office, David's expression changed for a while, then he picked up his mobile phone and dialed a number, and said: "The fish is going to die but the net is broken, hurry up and close the Internet cafe..."

After ending the call, he called John, Ted, and Sally respectively, and also reminded them to speed up the progress.

The office on the top floor of News Corporation was in a mess at the moment, with scattered documents and broken cups everywhere.

At this time, Murdoch's hair was disheveled and he was sitting on a chair with a red face. His chest was heaving and there was some blood on his fists.

After a while, he picked up the phone and called his secretary over.

The secretary was shocked when he came in and saw the scene, but at this time he didn't dare to offend his boss, so he could only ask cautiously: "First... Sir, please give me your instructions."

"Convene a media conference, and this time I will speak in person! In addition, some reporters will be arranged to ask me questions, and the content is..."

When he said these words, Murdoch's eyes were full of resentment.

He has never been so humble since he established News Corporation, but on the phone just now, he almost used a pleading tone, so damn David still refused to let him go.

Since the other party wants him to die, he can't make the other party feel better before he dies!

…

"What, News Corporation still dares to hold a press conference? Isn't it because it's not enough of a slap in the face?"

"It is said that the group boss Murdoch personally spoke at this press conference. There must be some big news to be announced!"

"Haha, the documents released by the FBI in the past few days cannot be said to be conclusive evidence, but they can be regarded as serious suspicions. Even if that old guy Murdoch is so eloquent, how can he refute it?"

The news that News Corporation was going to hold a media conference spread quickly, and after hearing that Murdoch would actually come out to preside over the speech this time, the entire network instantly became hotly debated.

The media from all walks of life immediately came to the lobby on the first floor of News Corporation as quickly as possible and set up cameras to wait for Murdoch's arrival.

Los Angeles IRS.

"What do you think this guy wants to say by holding a press conference at this juncture?"

"No matter what he said, he was already struggling to his death!"

"..."

In the director's office, Simons, Buckinson and the other three were chatting with some confusion, while David looked thoughtful.

He couldn't guess what Murdoch wanted to say to the media, but what was certain was that it would definitely be detrimental to them!

"he came!"

Listening to Nissen's reminder, the three of them put away their thoughts and looked at the big TV screen. Surrounded by a group of security personnel, Murdock appeared.

Although his hair and clothes were arranged at this time, the livid look on his face could not be concealed.

After coming to the spotlight, he pressed his hands to signal for silence, and then said: "Hello to all media and friends who are watching, I am Murdoch. Regarding the recent series of incidents against our group, I I think I need to say something.”

"First of all, regarding the documents that the FBI accused us of, we may indeed have had some misconduct. We are not just accepting these accusations while the investigation is not over yet!"

"Secondly, regarding the bugging incident, we have already solved it many years ago. The result given by the FBI at that time was that there was no direct evidence, which proves our innocence. But why did it suddenly break out this time? Is there someone behind the scenes that is controlling all this? Or is it someone who is deliberately manipulating public opinion to cover up something?”

Murdoch knew very well that the reason why David did not dare to use the name of the IRS to deal with him, but instead used the FBI, was simply because he was afraid of arousing public opinion that suppressed press freedom.

Well, he will point it out right now in front of everyone in the world!

Of course, he also knew that what he said was unwarranted, and this matter would probably not have much repercussions, but now David wanted to kill his rhythm, and it would be nice to make him feel disgusted.

As soon as he finished speaking, the media and everyone watching were stunned.

What is being covered up by manipulating public opinion?

Soon, a reporter at the scene stood up. He immediately asked: "Mr. Murdoch, before the incident in your group broke out, the hot topic in the country was about the promotion of Director David. Do you mean that this time the FBI The reason why this matter was revealed was to cover up the popularity of this matter?”

"I didn't say that, and I don't have direct evidence to prove it. However, the FBI announced that there was no evidence for the wiretapping door many years ago, and now there is new evidence. As we all know, our Director David is best at It’s just about collecting evidence, maybe...the FBI asked our Director David for some experience, and then they unearthed new evidence!”

Murdokopi said with a smile.

"What, why are you related to Director David again?"

"This is an investigation announced by the FBI. What does it have to do with David? How funny!"

"The FBI and the IRS are two different departments. Does Murdoch want to say that Director David instigated the FBI to expose this matter?"

While the entire Internet was discussing this, there were also scoldings from the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service.

"Oh shit!"

"Fuck, you damn bastard!"

"..."

Seeing the eccentric Murdoch on the TV, Simons, Buckinson, and the other three were all furious, and the curses resounded throughout the office.

Now they finally know why this old guy suddenly held a press conference. It turns out that he wants to guide the people that they are suppressing press freedom.

"Let him say it. He has no evidence anyway and is just dying."

David's face was also a little gloomy, but he soon remembered something and said, "In this way, after he finishes speaking, we will also hold a press conference and I will come forward to clarify!"

Although the other party's desperate struggle will not be very destructive, after all, the FBI and the IRS are two departments, but in order to avoid the situation from expanding, his clarification is still necessary.