America: My Time

Chapter 1280 A Warning from Morgan

Chapter 1270 A Warning from Morgan

Morgan had always disliked the Japanese and didn't want to see these bastards take the profits. That's why Morgan chose to remind Rockefeller at this time. After all, he couldn't handle it himself, but involving Rockefeller would not only gain him favor but also keep those Japanese guys out!

"Those guys in Japan shouldn't even think about getting such a good deal this time. If you and I can't handle it, we can bring other conglomerates in. With our ten major conglomerates joining forces, there's no way we can't take over this portion of the assets. Besides, John can't really give up completely, after all, the value of his shares is astonishing, and he can't possibly relinquish this profit!"

"I don't agree with your thinking. Do you think John lacks investment projects? Do you think John needs to pay attention to all this? Don't tell me you don't know who controls those emerging internet and software companies in Silicon Valley and Portland. With such a huge amount of assets, do you think John will leave any loopholes in Nvidia and Dreamworld? At most, he'll involve the Bayard family and his funds. He personally won't have any shares anymore, and to make you guys less afraid, he will definitely reduce his shareholding to a level that you're satisfied with!"

"That means John will be giving up 40% of his previous shares this time. Even if it's done in stages, it will put a huge strain on us. That's hundreds of billions of dollars in assets." Rockefeller couldn't help but gasp, shocked by the figure. And this was just from the two companies John owned.

"Yes, that's how it is. However, there's something you might not know: Dreamworld might spin off a portion of its assets, specifically its hardware assets. After all, those guys at the White House have been causing trouble for Dreamworld all along. This decision wasn't made by John, but by Dreamworld itself. They will focus on software from now on and stop developing hardware in order to get rid of anti-monopoly and anti-monopoly investigations. So, as long as we hand over this portion of the assets to John, we can reduce the number of shares John holds and minimize our own financial pressure."

"I have no problem with that. As long as John is willing to accept it, it's not a problem, and I believe no one else will have a problem either. But I do have a question: Aren't you worried that John will start over, start another business, and reach the top again?"

"What do I have to worry about? I don't control Dreamworld or Nvidia. And even if John hadn't sold these assets, he would have other plans. And you're wrong about one thing: Dreamworld and Nvidia have been developing for over a decade. Do you think an ordinary company can catch up?"

“That’s true, I was overthinking it. But John isn’t worried that Nvidia might abandon its partnership with ASUS, causing ASUS’s market value to drop. I don’t think he’s unprepared for that.”

"See, I knew you old man wanted to interfere with the development of Dream World and Nvidia. If you do that, then I need to reconsider. I don't think you have the ability to guide the two companies through a smooth transition and rapid growth."

Seeing Morgan's resolute expression, Rockefeller sighed and said, "Fine, you win. I no longer have such thoughts. Even if I want to end the cooperation with them, I will not let Dreamworld and Nvidia be affected."

"That's for the best, and I hope you understand that if something goes wrong, don't blame us for uniting to oust you, Rockefeller. This isn't just about your family's interests; it's about all of ours."

Rockefeller naturally understood that Morgan had the ability and determination to do so. If such a situation were to occur, it would not be good for him. At least in the short term, he could not interfere with Dreamworld and Nvidia. He needed to wait until everything stabilized, or even until things progressed further, before making any further plans.

Yes, that's right. Rockefeller agreed verbally, but in his heart he never accepted Morgan's offer. He wouldn't miss such an opportunity, and he could imagine what changes would occur once he controlled Nvidia and Dreamworld.

Although he didn't know what Rockefeller was thinking, Morgan wouldn't let his guard down. He was well aware of Rockefeller's greed, but they had never gotten everything they wanted. Morgan was keeping a close eye on them to prevent any unforeseen events. "Morgan, do you have any other plans? Will you give up on the media?" Rockefeller began to probe Morgan, after all, he still had some reservations. After all, Morgan and John had always been allies, so being cautious was understandable.

"No, I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, I can't ask you to give up your media power. That's your right to speak. And we can't let John's family have a monopoly either, because that would also affect us."

“Morgan, I actually have an idea. Do you think it’s possible to exchange the companies and assets we’re selling for shares in John’s two major companies? If that works, we’ll be under less pressure!”

"Are you daydreaming? Do you think I'm a fool or John is a fool? Knowing that the market value of the two companies will continue to grow, why would you choose to make an exchange with us at this time? If you have such thoughts, I can only tell you that this is bound to fail. If something goes wrong, don't come looking for me. My promise is not just this!" As he spoke, Morgan looked at Rockefeller cautiously, a hint of wariness creeping into his heart.

"Don't worry, don't take it seriously. I was just saying it casually, I didn't mean it that way."

"Heh, do you really believe that yourself? Anyway, I've already warned you. If the deal goes wrong because of your issues, the responsibility won't lie with me, Morgan, but with you. If the opportunity truly arises, it's a huge wealth feast in itself. If you want more, I won't accept it, nor dare I! Of course, if you can convince John yourself, then pretend I never said anything. There's another thing you need to be careful about: it's best not to bring in too much capital, as that could cause unexpected problems. If something goes wrong, don't blame me for not warning you!"

Morgan was well aware of the feud between John and Oilfield Capital, so he didn't want this potential 'feast of wealth' to go awry. If something went wrong, Rockefeller would have to bear the consequences.

Rockefeller opened his mouth, then sighed deeply, saying nothing. He did indeed have such thoughts, but Morgan's reminder forced him to abandon them. After all, the initiative had never been in his own hands. If something went wrong, he couldn't afford the severe consequences; he would have to pay the price, and even the Rockefeller family would be affected. Faced with profit, Rockefeller knew those financial groups wouldn't give him any face!
Seeing Rockefeller's reaction, Morgan smiled calmly and continued, "Alright, that's enough. I've told you what I should and shouldn't have said. Whatever your thoughts are, you need to go back and prepare now. I'm sure you're anxious, but don't forget about others. Trying to do everything yourself will kill you."

Faced with Morgan's warning, Rockefeller nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will inform them tomorrow. Everyone can sit down and talk about the distribution of profits. I believe you, Morgan, don't need to get involved. John will prepare your profits. I won't invite you this time."

"Sure, even if you invite me, I might not have the time. Morgan also needs to prepare and allocate his wealth properly. I can't make a one-man show; everything needs to be discussed. I don't want to be shot in the back or targeted. Once this opportunity arises, I believe many people will go crazy for it. In the face of absolute profit, there's nothing they wouldn't dare to do. Profit makes people fearless!"

Throughout the entire process, neither Morgan nor Rockefeller mentioned the White House or Richard Leddon. They didn't want these guys involved in sharing the profits, and they didn't need the White House or Richard Leddon to get involved. As long as they worked together, they could solve any problem.

Watching Rockefeller's departing figure, Morgan's face revealed a faint smile. He knew that Rockefeller wouldn't be getting any sleep tonight, and he needed to hurry up and make all the necessary arrangements to secure the profits Rockefeller could gain before tomorrow.

Compared to the pressure on Rockefeller, the Morgan tycoons felt no pressure whatsoever. They had long been prepared, and this preparation had begun over a decade ago. Throughout their years of cooperation with John, a profit-sharing ratio had been established, with clear rules governing who received how much. If they couldn't keep it all, they could sell it to someone else, but never to anyone outside the conglomerate. It was precisely this system that allowed the Morgan financial group to grow and thrive under their leadership, reaching its current scale. And it was this very rule that ensured the Morgan financial group's stability!
It must be said that Morgan Stanley has been ahead of many other conglomerates in this regard. So, although there have been some minor incidents within the Morgan Stanley conglomerate in recent years, they have not had a significant impact. This is all because of the existence of this rule, which makes them understand how serious the consequences of making mistakes are, thus ensuring the continued development and growth of the Morgan Stanley conglomerate and its current amazing achievements.

(End of this chapter)