America: My Time

Chapter 1055 An Unexpected Compromise

Chapter 1045 An Unexpected Compromise

Would the Europeans dare to go to war with John now? Would the Rothschilds dare to go to war with John? Would the White House dare to target John at this time? No, they wouldn't dare to act now, because they all understand how serious the consequences of war would be. If a major war broke out, the consequences would be unimaginable. After all, John is an American, and one of the leading American conglomerates. The White House can't make the wrong choice, or they would lose public support, a consequence they can't afford. As for the Europeans, although the Rothschild family is indeed powerful, they haven't reached the point of absolute control. Moreover, John's focus in Europe is now in Northern Europe, and he doesn't care about a showdown with them. However, if such a war breaks out, their assets in Africa will be at risk, as Jaguar Security's influence is too great. As for the American Rothschilds, needless to say, they are not foolish enough to sacrifice their interests for 'outsiders,' and they don't want to make any more sacrifices!
After hanging up the phone, Morgan sighed inwardly. If possible, he would not want to get involved in this matter, but he had no choice but to step in. John's request seemed small, but there was a considerable scheme behind it. At the very least, it was a way to humiliate the Rothschild family and establish their authority.

"Boss, isn't John's request a bit too crazy? That's Château Mouton Rothschild, the face of the Rothschild family. Selling it would be admitting defeat, and I'm afraid they won't agree. Does John really want to go to war with them, or is he also eyeing the mineral resources in Africa?"

"It's inevitable that they'll set their sights on Africa's mineral resources. Quantum Mining has already invested in Africa, and on a considerable scale. If a conflict were to break out with them, the United States would have to side with John. The White House, no matter how unwilling, would have no choice. Even if the Donkey had his own ideas, they would have to do it, or they would lose public support! We don't care about these things now. Whether they agree or not is the Rothschild family's business and has little to do with us. But the White House is in trouble now. Once Mossad's evidence comes out, they have to give an explanation. After all, Japan is also our little brother. We can't just watch a little brother cheat another little brother, especially one that's targeting our American conglomerate."

"Isn't the boss capable of getting them to reconcile?"

"Reconciliation? How can we reconcile? It's already broken the rules, and they even robbed someone's bank. Most importantly, those guys in Japan won't agree to it. What they need now is to solve the energy crisis. They can stand their ground against Israel to satisfy the Middle Eastern tycoons and John. You don't think they're causing such a big mess at this time just to demand compensation from those guys, do you? And another crucial point is that those guys in Japan have already noticed what Yuta Capital is doing to Sumitomo, and they want to use this to retaliate."

"That can't be right. Those guys on Wall Street won't show any mercy, and they've already made changes!"

"That's true, but many things aren't so easy to resolve. John, that little fox, left the US as soon as the Donald came to power, which was giving the White House and the Donald a lot of face. At least on the surface, he did his best. If the White House can't protect his interests, then it's no longer his fault, and the President will have to pay a heavy price. The power of media moguls is not just for show. However, what worries me isn't these things. I always feel that John, that little fox, has a deeper plan, but I just don't know what this guy is scheming."

"Could this guy have other acquisitions planned? After all, he acquired a lot of shares in companies during the stock market crash. And this guy is not as simple as he appears. Nobody knows how many offshore companies he holds shares in. If he hadn't revealed it himself, we probably wouldn't have known that he held so many Westinghouse Electric shares. And this acquisition clearly shows that this guy is going back to the power industry."

"It's not impossible, but whatever this guy's schemes or ideas are, they will all be exposed. Seeing the current situation, I'm starting to wonder if all of this is under John's control. The Donkey and the White House's schemes are likely to fail. Trying to outmaneuver John will probably be very difficult. This guy is hiding even deeper now. Nobody knows how many of the numerous internet companies in Silicon Valley and Portland he has invested in. He's very deep in this area!"

After more than a decade of planning, no one believed that John's assets were truly fully exposed, not even in the United States. Morgan, the tycoon, wouldn't believe it, given John's investment style was completely different from others! However, even knowing this, Morgan wouldn't actively seek it out; doing so would only provoke John's dissatisfaction and backlash, handing over a golden opportunity to someone else! Soon, Morgan relayed John's request to his European associates. To his surprise, the Rothschild family agreed immediately, without hesitation or concern for their family's reputation, which astonished Morgan!
What prompted the Rothschild family to make such a decision, completely disregarding their reputation? If there's anything that could worry them, it's only the mining industry. While Morgan was aware that Jaguar Security had numerous bases and operations in Africa, he hadn't anticipated its astonishing influence!

Without truly understanding Jaguar Security Company, one wouldn't know how powerful it is. After all, when it was founded, John wasn't expecting to make money; his primary concern was his own safety. For his own security, he had all the top-tier equipment imaginable, and he didn't care about the cost when needed! Because there was no profit motive, the security company didn't need to cut costs, which resulted in their formidable firepower.

If John were to go to war with the Rothschilds, he could quickly sweep away their numerous mines in Africa, or even do so without them lifting a finger; simply inciting the tribes would suffice. After the Lockerbie bombing, Jaguar Security's power in Africa continued to grow, and it was also constantly targeting Gaddafi.

While the plane crash didn't directly bankrupt Pan Am, it did cost the airline dearly, and they are still negotiating compensation with the British. Naturally, Gaddafi, who caused the disaster, has become a target for Jaguar Security, and the matter won't end until compensation is paid.

"What! The Lokton wants to talk to me about the Middle East? That's ridiculous. If this is their 'sincerity,' then there's no point in continuing. If the White House can't stand up for me and get an explanation, then this matter will only be known to the public, to let them know who they've been supporting. I have no interest in discussing so many things with them. What I want is compensation. They don't think that having the White House intervene will make me compromise, do they? How laughable. The Rothschilds have already offered compensation, and they haven't offered any. Do they think I can't do anything to them?"

When John received another call from Morgan, he couldn't help but sigh. Not everyone could see the situation clearly; it was obvious that these guys in Switzerland were one of them. They thought that as long as the White House intervened, they would have to compromise. Unfortunately, they overestimated their own capabilities and the White House's role. Now, most of the oil and gas capital in the United States had parted ways with them, which had a significant impact on them. Now, they wanted to pay any price without paying anything—that was a joke.

John's original plan was to target those guys in Japan, but now it seems he has gained an unexpected advantage. How could he give up such a good thing so easily? He won't give it away without offering enough benefits. No one can help him now; he just wants the benefits. Besides, those guys in Japan are making a fuss. After all, they are being bullied on their doorstep, which makes them very angry. Japan does not think its status is lower than that of Israel, so they want justice!
The Sumitomo copper scandal has begun, at least in the eyes of those in Japan. Otherwise, Sumitomo Bank wouldn't have been attacked. This situation makes them uneasy and under pressure. Japan has a significant copper mining portfolio, owning not only the mines sold by John D. Copper but also its own investments. Therefore, these companies possess substantial assets. Unfortunately, they have now attracted the attention of greedy oil capital—not just one or two companies, but many. Clearly, they are dissatisfied with Japan's greed and unwilling to see Japan control over copper prices!

These greedy individuals only want to control the pricing power of this commodity themselves and not let anyone else have it. Sumitomo Metal Industries of Japan wanting to control copper prices is simply delusional. John currently holds a considerable amount of copper, representing a significant portion of Quantum Mining's production capacity, all in anticipation of a price increase.

It seems Japan intends to teach the oil-based capital a lesson this time, making their enemies pay the price. Whether they'll succeed remains to be seen. However, John plans to provide them with support from behind, while also reclaiming his own interests from the Japanese. John has given up considerable profits in the communications field; now it's time to take them back. He'll use this opportunity to make the Japanese bleed, since he previously relinquished so much. Now that Japan needs help, he'll naturally provide them with ample support!

(End of this chapter)