America: My Time

Chapter 1023 Oil Capital's Concerns

Chapter 1013 Oil Capital's Concerns
"What? John, that little fox, is no longer targeting those Japanese guys? Have they reconciled? What is this little fox up to? Why would he treat those Japanese dwarfs so kindly? Is there something we don't know about this?"

When they learned that John no longer intended to target those guys in Japan, there was a moment of chaos within the Oil Capital. They couldn't understand this outcome. John, that little fox, had clearly gained an absolute advantage and could have dealt a fatal blow to those short Japanese guys. If they had just stirred things up a little more, the two sides would have become mortal enemies, cutting off John's support and making them never speak to each other again!
John's rapid growth and expansion were largely due to the support of the Japanese banks. Without their assistance, John's expansion would not have been so rapid. Although John now owns his own bank, Oil Capital believes that severing John's ties with the Japanese banks is the best option. If John and these Japanese dwarfs clash and develop an irreconcilable feud, everything will succeed.

Indeed, Oil Capital killed two birds with one stone. From the very beginning, they were scheming against these Japanese guys, never intending to 'cooperate' with them properly. They only wanted to use them and eliminate John's support. However, they underestimated John's reaction, and even more so, the reaction of the Japanese. If it were them, they naturally wouldn't have stopped; they would have seized the opportunity to plunder more profits from Japan. But John stopped, giving the Japanese guys a way out and saving face, showing no intention of destroying them!

"This news is true. All the targeting actions on the US side have stopped. If the two sides hadn't reached an agreement, how could this situation have occurred? You know how cunning John is. If they hadn't reconciled, I really can't imagine why this would happen. Moreover, I think we underestimated the reaction of those guys in Japan. Perhaps they have already realized our scheme!"

"Even if those guys in Japan realize our scheme, so what? Can they turn everything around? Besides, they're in a bind now. At least Mitsui and the others won't part ways with us, and Toshiba still controls the production of our navigation devices. So, it's impossible for them to abandon us. And under these circumstances, even if they wanted to side with John and return to the global satellite navigation company, it's impossible. They can only go down the same path with us to the bitter end. Also, we should vigorously promote our navigation devices and the GPS navigation system. This is the very reason the military is helping us. If we go back on our word, the consequences will be severe!"

“I also want to vigorously promote the GPS navigation system, but as you know, the global navigation companies are the most powerful, at least better than us. Under these circumstances, who would be willing to cooperate with us!”

"If cars don't work, then let's target shipping. I believe they'd be more willing to cooperate with us, since our navigation company is backed by the military, which can give them more convenience. As for cars, we can't give up either; at least Ford is still our friend, and those guys in Japan are also our clients!"

“I think we should urge Donkey to make a move on John sooner, otherwise this guy will become increasingly difficult to deal with. He has already reconciled with those short guys in Japan. If we let him reconcile with Donkey as well, all our previous plans will be in vain!”

"Impossible! How could the donkey reconcile with that little fox John? They had quite a conflict."

"So what if there's a conflict? As long as there are enough benefits, those guys from the Donkeys will naturally compromise. And don't forget that old Martin is an important figure within the Donkeys, and Oregon is also a Donkeys stronghold. If we don't get the Donkeys to intervene quickly, and they manage to reconcile, we'll have to face the backlash from that little fox John. You don't think John knows nothing about all this, do you? If that's what you think, I really have nothing to say!"

"That's right. We should urge Donkey to act quickly and stop delaying. Besides, they've already started targeting John. Even if he wants to back out now, it'll be too late. Gulfstream Aerospace has had its R&D budget cut in large amounts! Rockefeller and First Citibank have already partnered, and McDonnell Douglas is ready to be acquired by Boeing."

"And Morgan, we also need to pay attention to Morgan's situation. After all, Morgan has always stood by John's side. No matter what we say, Morgan is unwilling to cooperate with us or become our friend. We cannot let our guard down with Morgan!"

While Oil Capital was discussing countermeasures, John had already dealt with the situation in the United States. After all, there wasn't much going on there. Even if the Donald Trump came to power, they still needed to be cautious in the short term and dared not go too far. They also needed to act prudently; John's reputation as a media mogul was not just for show. "John, are you sure there won't be any problems if you leave the United States like this?"

"Dad, don't worry, there won't be any problems. I've already made all the arrangements. Besides, if I don't leave, do you think those guys will act quickly? If they don't act, how can I retaliate? At least I need to make the people understand that it wasn't me who targeted the donkeys, but the donkeys who targeted me first. If they don't act, what reason do I have to continue moving the manufacturing operations!"

"Actually, you don't need to argue with them at all. As long as you are willing to reconcile with them, I believe those guys will also show sincerity. Continuing to make trouble like this will not do you any good!"

"No, there are benefits, and big benefits. I have ample reason to continue relocating manufacturing. And if they don't make a move, how can those guys in Silicon Valley get moving? If the donkeys don't make a move, how can I continue to break up the company and have a legitimate reason to relocate it? They want to target me, so I will naturally give them the opportunity!"

There's one more thing John didn't mention: if these guys don't take action, how will his commodity trading network be established, how will his gaming network be established, and how will he continue to expand his acquisition of American farms and gain control of more land resources? John is very clear about how important land will be in the future! Once China develops and grows stronger, his agricultural products, medicinal herbs, and even other products will be able to quickly enter China and occupy a share of China's imported goods.

Currently, no one is optimistic about agriculture, at least not about John's situation. After all, John's focus on fruit trees and organic food production goes completely against the grain of large-scale farming. Although some are watching John's land expansion, they quickly lower their guard; John's expansion is simply a means to support his retail business!
Upon hearing John's answer, Smith couldn't help but shake his head, sighing at how bizarre John's idea was. A normal person wouldn't have such thoughts, yet it happened to John. If John wasn't normal, how could he have achieved so much? But if he was normal, then making such a decision would be too crazy!
“John, you don’t need to be so hostile towards them. The donkey has tried to reconcile with you more than once, but you just won’t reconcile with them and insist on fighting them to the end. But look at what has happened now! The old man can’t always protect you. After all, he’s under pressure too!”

“I know, so I’ve already talked to the old man and told him not to worry about my affairs. Let Donkey handle everything. In your eyes, my choice is a bit crazy, a bit unreasonable, but in my opinion, it’s the best choice. If I didn’t do this, do you think the Middle Eastern tycoons would trust me? Do you think I could have such good connections in the Middle East and forge so many partnerships with them? There are gains and losses. If you want to gain something, you have to pay a price. This is the price I have to pay. Besides, I don’t have a high opinion of Donkey and his guys. They’re not on my side!”

While John, Smith, and Allen were having their conversation, their mother Anna and John's women were having their own separate conversation; they didn't participate in John's affairs.

“John, you want Allen to replace Calvin. Do you think it can all be done smoothly? Don’t you think that if you keep fighting with the Donkeys like this, they will try to sabotage your plans? And if this continues, I’m afraid they will also target Oregon and try to shake your foundation there, after all, you have only been in charge of Oregon for a short time!”

“I’m not afraid, and I even hope someone will step in. If they dare to break the rules, I’m ready to fight to the death. If a bunch of fools can stand up and let me establish my authority, I’d be more than happy to fight them to the end. I’m just afraid they’ve lost their guts. The previous battles have already robbed them of their courage! The rules don’t just bind me, they bind everyone. Rockefeller isn’t standing in the open; only these fools are charging ahead. If they don’t pay the price, who will?” John couldn’t help but sneer as he said this. The donkey’s plan to target Oregon was a rumor deliberately spread by Oil Capital and Rockefeller. There were also plans targeting him, even rumors of kicking him off the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Behind all of this were the schemes of some treacherous and cunning people. It was precisely because John knew all this that he hadn’t rushed to make a move.

(End of this chapter)