America: My Time

Chapter 1104 The Human Purge Plan

Chapter 1094 The Human Elimination Plan
"Grandpa, why did you come all this way in person? Has the situation in the US gotten so bad that you had to come to China to talk to me? What trouble have those guys caused this time?" John was shocked to see his grandfather, Old Martin, appear. He had spoken with his grandfather before, so why was this happening all of a sudden? Were those guys in the White House really worried about the Sakhalin oil pipeline, or were they worried that Russia was regaining its strength and threatening US security?
“I had no choice but to come. You’ve caused too much trouble and made a lot of people uneasy. What you see as an oil pipeline is not what many people see. And you should know about the Fairmont Hotel meeting, right? This news can’t be kept from you. After all, it was in San Francisco, and your influence there is no less than anyone else’s!”

"Yes, I know. Of course I know that news. Although my overall strength is shifting to Oregon, San Francisco is still an important part of my territory. How could I not know what those guys are up to? If I didn't even have this much vigilance, I would have been plotted against by them long ago. After all, they are no good and have always been my enemies. This guy asked you to come to China in person, just to persuade me not to target them, right?"

"It seems you already know. Those guys' reactions were indeed correct. Your power in San Francisco is beyond their control. No wonder these guys were so eager to ask me to come forward, and even came in person to talk to you!"

"Knowing your enemy and yourself is the key to victory in every battle. As my opponents, those guys naturally know me very well, and they are also fully aware of my schedule, so I'm not surprised that they have such ideas. But, old man, do you also think these guys' suggestions are quite good? Do you also think their plan is correct?"

“John, this isn’t a matter of right or wrong, but a matter of stance. Otherwise, why would people like John, the Iron Lady, and Soros participate in such meetings? It’s all determined by their stance.”

"Heh, what a stance. Actually, I can figure out who's orchestrating all this. Isn't it just a trick played by Youtai Capital? Winning over middle and upper management to carry out their so-called plan. To be honest, I find it laughable. It's an impossible plan, yet they're going to great lengths to achieve it, all under the guise of doing it for everyone's good, trying to solidify their class. It's utterly ridiculous. Why haven't the real financial giants participated? Because they don't care at all. No matter how the environment changes, their status won't change. Those guys just want to drag others along to achieve their own ulterior motives."

“John, you can’t say that. Even if they have a conspiracy or an idea, it’s an inevitable trend that will continue in Europe and America. No one else wants to stop it, and they don’t want to see you stand up to stop it or see the media report on it. They want you to remain silent on this matter!”

"What are the benefits? These guys can't possibly not want to give me anything, right? Before, those guys were determined to target me, but now they need my help. They won't leave me with nothing. That won't do!"

"Yes, Barings Bank. You can complete the acquisition for one pound sterling without any problems, and your development in Europe will no longer be suppressed. That's their sincerity!"

Upon hearing the old man's words, John shook his head and sighed, saying, "What a clever scheme, what a calculation! They think they can get rid of me with such a small amount of profit? Do they think I care about such a small amount? Besides, they want to have a normal business battle with me, which I'm naturally not afraid of. The fact that the old man came in person means they must have paid another price, and that price is all prepared for the family. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come in person!"

"That's right, the family did receive some benefits, but these weren't commercial ones!"

“I understand, I won’t stop it. If the family can benefit, it will also benefit me. After all, a stronger family will be a great help to me. Since you’ve already stepped in, what else can I say? Even if I have other ideas, I have to put them aside, because the development of the family is also very important.”

"Good, I'm glad you understand. But judging from what you've said, you anticipated that they would have such a plan. What are your thoughts on their plan, or rather, what are the thoughts of you top-tier conglomerates in the United States?" Old Martin instantly grasped the deeper meaning from John's words. If John could see through it, how could those bigwigs in the American conglomerates not see through it? What were they thinking, and how would they react?
"It's obvious. Oil Capital thinks they're playing a very clever and sophisticated game, but we've been aware of it for a long time. We just couldn't retaliate. Or rather, it's not that we didn't want to retaliate, but that we couldn't afford to offend all our subordinates. Every conglomerate has its middle and upper-level personnel, and the slogans those guys are shouting are exactly what they want. For us conglomerate bosses, no matter how much the United States changes, our position will not be shaken because we all control our own power and our own network of connections."

"So you all tacitly agree to all of this?" The old man frowned instantly; he hadn't expected this situation.

“Yes, we all acquiesced. Otherwise, how could those guys' plan have started so smoothly? When these guys connected all those high-society figures, we big shots had no choice but to acquiesce, unless we wanted to mutually destroy them, which is impossible. Most importantly, their plan also allows me to profit considerably, so I have no reason to object, even though I know it will become the fuse that destroys America's development, but there's nothing I can do.” “John, aren't you going too far? How can this become the fuse that destroys America's development? I've seen their plan too. It's beneficial to America, to Europe, and to all of us!”

"Old man, you've also been misled by the plans of the oil and gas capital. Those guys keep saying they're thinking of everyone, but in reality, they're thinking of their own interests. They only care about themselves, not everyone. These bastards are just exploiting everyone's psychology. Think about how they targeted Europe and Germany back then, and now they're targeting the United States. These guys are too greedy. They will lead the United States and Europe into the abyss step by step, and we have no way to stop them, nor can we stop them."

"That's impossible. With their power, they couldn't possibly do all that you're talking about. The United States isn't theirs; it's ours. They're just everyone's henchmen in the financial arena!"

"Yes, they are indeed the henchmen now, but as time goes on and their plans progress, everything will change. I believe you have seen their overall plan: to keep the people ignorant. This is undermining the foundation of Europe and America, but it's good for them because it allows them to gain a foothold and grow stronger. I don't know how well you understand technology, but based on my understanding of current technology, what they are doing is destroying the foundation of the United States. Putting aside everything else, just look at the military. Their weapons are now high-tech, not like before. The conflicts in the Middle East are the best example. According to these guys' plans, it won't be long, twenty years later, the US military won't be able to find qualified personnel. Also, the White House's Ziplineton has been influenced by Donald Trump. This guy is arrogant and only wants to develop the economy, but he has cut off many research and development projects of the military industry. He has no idea how fast technology is developing. He is not only cutting off the development of the military industry, but also the very foundation of the United States' power. Unfortunately, we military industry companies can't do anything about it."

The more Old Martin listened to John's explanation, the more solemn his expression became. He naturally understood how terrible and dangerous what John was talking about was, but why didn't the American conglomerates stand up to stop it? That didn't make sense!
“John, now that you’ve discovered the danger of doing this, why didn’t you step in and stop it?”

"Old man, do you think it's because we didn't want to stop it? It's because many people have been bribed, and we can't reach a consensus. If we could, do you think Morgan would have sold Grumman to me in the first place? It's because they understood that this was the inevitable trend, and they had no choice but to give up unless they were willing to pay a higher price. That's why they made the deal with me. If Gulfstream Aerospace hadn't received strong support from the Middle Eastern tycoons, it probably wouldn't have been able to hold on for long. Although Gulfstream Aerospace is now transforming and vigorously developing civilian manufacturing, what truly supports the company's development is still the military industry, still the orders from the Middle Eastern tycoons. As for stopping it, that's even more impossible. If we did, it would easily create a storm, and it could even affect our own development and our own interests."

Everything is driven by profit; this is the choice of American conglomerates. If it weren't for profit, how could they have acquiesced to the plans of oil and gas capital, or promoted their plan to keep the masses ignorant? Because there are too many interests involved that those guys can't give up, so they have no choice but to acquiesce.

As for John, he was powerless to do anything about it. He couldn't possibly stand against everyone. If he did, even under the rules, he would surely lose and be torn apart and devoured by those guys. So he could only accept everything. Now that these guys had brought Old Martin out again, John was even less likely to stop them.

Behind this matter lies the shadow of the Federal Reserve. If he were to stand up and stop it, he would be making an enemy of them. John didn't want to be schemed against by those guys. Instead of wasting time fighting with them, he would rather focus his energy on overseas investments. With a twenty-year buffer period, he had already made comprehensive plans. No matter what happens in the future, he would not be greatly affected. Therefore, John naturally chose to remain aloof and observe.

"Interests, family interests, personal interests above all else. As for the interests of the nation, no one cares. Old man, you shouldn't worry about it either. This is reality, this is the inevitable trend, and no one can stop it. I can't do it, and neither can you, so we can only remain silent. The oil people are greedy. They will drag the United States and Europe into the abyss step by step. Once their plan is complete, Europe and America will be in chaos. Look at the situation in the Middle East now, and you should understand how greedy they are. Don't be fooled by the calls for reconciliation; it's not because they are merciful, but because their economy can't hold on any longer. Even so, there will be opposition, and some madmen will take extreme actions. When the oil people go crazy, it's beyond your imagination."

John has been involved in the conflicts in the Middle East, but he hasn't done much himself, and he's already gracefully retired from the scene. The business is now handled by Middle Eastern tycoons. Most importantly, there's no genuine trust between John and these tycoons. As an American and a member of an American conglomerate, John isn't truly trusted. Otherwise, they wouldn't be contacting and cooperating with Europeans. Frankly, they're afraid John might deliver a fatal blow at a crucial moment. Similarly, John doesn't dare fully trust the Middle Eastern tycoons, nor does he dare place all his hopes on them. He focuses more on developing and strengthening himself, perfecting everything, rather than being controlled by others.

In the early stages of its development, John needed the help of Middle Eastern tycoons to grow and expand step by step. However, as the company grew, it needed to gradually break free from its dependence on Middle Eastern tycoons and explore more avenues. That's why he made so many preparations and had so many backup plans.

John is wary of the Middle Eastern tycoons, and the Middle Eastern tycoons are also wary of John. They're currently in a position to stick together, which is why they continue to cooperate. However, a crisis could arise when the Middle Eastern tycoons no longer need Gulfstream Space. Do those guys in Italy not see this, or do the oil capitalists not see it? They can all see it, but they can't accept it because in their eyes, only self-interest matters. Even if they know that John's relationship with the Middle Eastern tycoons isn't as good as it seems, they still want to target John to protect their own interests and safety. That's human nature.

(End of this chapter)