America: My Time

Chapter 1431 Rockefeller's Request

Chapter 1421 Rockefeller's Request
Rockefeller soon appeared before Morgan, who shook his head and sighed, "Why do you have so many thoughts? Wouldn't it be better to be less calculating? Why make everyone unhappy?"

Although Rockefeller didn't speak, Morgan knew perfectly well that this 'old friend' wouldn't come without a reason; he wouldn't see him unless it was something important, and it was highly likely that he was there about John's plan. Morgan was also aware of John's moves in gold futures, though not immediately, but only slightly earlier than Soros, discovering them during John's trade in Japan. For them, however, it was too late; they had already discovered it.

“Morgan, that’s hurtful. Do you think I would have come to see you if it weren’t necessary?” Rockefeller didn’t back down in the face of Morgan’s taunts and retorted directly.

"What's the point? It's all about John. The only thing that can sway you is profit. So tell me, what are your thoughts?"

"The port, I'd like to discuss the acquisition with you. What are your thoughts?" Rockefeller didn't hesitate to state his purpose directly, because he understood that there was no need to hide anything from Morgan. If he tried to play mind games in this matter, it would only lead to the failure of his plans!
"As expected, you were planning to acquire the port. Tell me, what are your opinions? If there aren't any major problems, I might be willing to accept some of your suggestions. After all, I don't want to see a major war between you and John!" Morgan sighed, a subtle change flashing in his eyes.

“Morgan, you’re overthinking it. We’re not stupid; we won’t do anything foolish. We just want to use you to take control of John’s assets and prevent him from getting any more money!”

"Heh, so you really are planning this. Do you think John will accept it? Do you think there's any chance of success in exchanging so many assets for ports? Don't overestimate my abilities. Although John is restructuring assets, it doesn't mean he'll obsess over ports. He's just improving his shipping operations, not endlessly acquiring ports. You should understand that. Do you think a global shipping route needs too many ports? You're putting me in a difficult position!"

Morgan was right. John was simply refining his shipping plans and global maritime operations, rather than endlessly acquiring ports. Morgan had always been very clear about this, so his arrangements were all aimed at helping John improve his shipping routes, rather than mindlessly acquiring ports and docks for him!
“Morgan, I know, but a global shipping network can’t be built overnight. If you only have this idea, it will be difficult to help John complete the acquisition and asset restructuring in a short time!” Rockefeller reminded Morgan somewhat reluctantly, though in his view this was not a problem.

“Rockefeller, you have your ideas, and I have my own self-awareness. I cannot let your plans affect my relationship with John. Moreover, this acquisition is only about interests. If I help you at the expense of John’s interests, do you think John will still cooperate with me in the future? Not to mention how much such news would affect Morgan himself!”

“Morgan, you’re overthinking it. John won’t care. The ports and docks we’re offering aren’t without limits; they’re all world-class, important ports and docks. We won’t make things difficult for you!”

Morgan shook his head and said, "No, even if you had such an arrangement, I wouldn't accept it. My cooperation with John is just an acquisition deal. John's requirement is to improve his shipping routes, not to control major ports and terminals around the world. Most importantly, do you think he would accept such conditions given the crazy value-added nature of the internet? Don't treat others like fools. Even if I agreed, John wouldn't. The profits involved are too huge. I don't want to ruin my relationship with John. If you still have such crazy ideas, then we have nothing to talk about!"

Morgan wouldn't be persuaded by Rockefeller's words. He didn't want to ruin his relationship with John. He was unwilling to give up such a huge benefit, and he didn't want to suffer losses for the sake of these old guys like Rockefeller. Making decisions on his own was not a good thing, let alone making decisions for John!

“Morgan, this is beneficial to everyone. I admit I have selfish motives, and there are huge profits involved in such transactions. But don’t you think that if John continues to develop like this, it will have too great an impact on us? We need to limit John’s development. You are also aware of the gold futures situation. If John continues to control huge amounts of funds, it will be too much of a threat to everyone. No one can feel at ease. So we have no other choice!”

"Heh, if you can't do anything about it, that's your own problem. Don't push everything onto me. I don't want John to have a bad impression of me because of you. You should know how big the impact of such huge profits is. What do you have to do with me, Morgan? You think you can use me to make amazing profits? You're dreaming!"

Faced with Morgan's rejection, Rockefeller sighed inwardly. Although he had expected such a problem before coming, being rejected by Morgan so quickly still made him feel a little uncomfortable!

“Morgan, this isn’t just my opinion, it’s everyone’s opinion. After all, this gold futures issue has made everyone uneasy. Nobody wants to see John holding a huge amount of money, especially with this gold futures issue. I believe that once John’s plan is completed, he will have a huge amount of money. If he sells assets and gets a huge amount of money, who do you think can feel at ease? His financial abilities are terrifying!”

“Rockefeller, you didn’t think this way before. What are you worried about? Are you worried that he will launch acquisitions in the financial sector, or that he will make further progress in the investment field?” Morgan was well aware of Rockefeller’s concerns and directly pointed out their biggest problem. These words made Rockefeller sigh inwardly.

"Of course, it's both. You should know how terrifying a threat Hurricane Investment would pose if it controlled a huge amount of funds. Standard Chartered Bank is no exception. Fortunately, Standard Chartered Bank's target is overseas, but Hurricane Investment is different, not to mention Chengxin Bank and East West Bank. If he controlled a huge amount of funds, how fast would these banks and investment companies grow? Not to mention the assets he hides in the shadows!"

"I admit you have a point, but it's useless. I'm only 'cooperating' with John on the acquisition. Although I have the right to make recommendations, the decision-making power is not in my hands. So coming to me is of no use. I think you should give up on any other ideas and stop pinning your hopes on me!" Seeing that Morgan was unmoved, he was very annoyed, but he was helpless. After all, Morgan's words made sense. He didn't have the right to make decisions. Everything was still up to John. Even if Morgan agreed to his proposal, it wouldn't have much effect.

“Morgan, we understand your difficulties and know that you don’t have the final say, but you can increase the frequency of acquisitions, and we can guarantee that we can arrange the most suitable ports and docks for you, so as not to put you in a difficult position!”

That's true, but Morgan wasn't a pushover and wouldn't believe Rockefeller's claims. Most importantly, such an arrangement was detrimental to his church's interests, and he didn't want to stand on the opposite side of John for a little bit of benefit.

"Since you understand my predicament, then stop trying to persuade me. I don't want to discuss this matter further, and I don't want to cause myself any unnecessary trouble. You have your own calculations, and I have my own ideas. We are not on the same path. As the saying goes, those who walk different paths cannot make plans together. Don't let your own circumstances influence my decision! As for Morgan, as long as John has ideas, we will do our best to satisfy them and will not let external forces shake our decision!"

"Morgan, tell me what assets you want. I don't believe you have no ideas at all!" Rockefeller sighed at this moment. Although he understood that John's methods were crazy, such methods were not without the possibility of breaking the deadlock, so he was unwilling to give up just like that.

"It's not about what assets I want, but what assets you can offer. The initiative isn't in my hands, but in yours. You can bring up any ideas you have. If there aren't any major problems, I won't stop your plans, so as to avoid any conflict between us."

"Alright, you win. We can contribute some of our energy resources; this is our greatest sincerity. John doesn't want to expand his energy footprint, so we agree. Give him that opportunity!" Rockefeller finally couldn't hold back any longer and revealed the arrangements his old men had made, though such arrangements were a bit too crazy!

Upon hearing this, Morgan's gaze sharpened, and he said in a deep voice, "Rockefeller, this is no joke. If you make a decision, you must stick to it. Otherwise, if problems arise, not only will I have a hard time explaining myself, but you will also be abandoned!"

“I understand. Isn’t the situation with South Korea the best possible start? Why do you think we didn’t try to stop them before? Although we don’t want to see John’s plans and development in the energy sector, the current situation makes it the best option and the easiest condition to persuade Morgan. After all, John’s plans in the energy sector are common knowledge!”

"Alright, I can discuss your arrangements with John. As for the outcome, I can't guarantee it, but the prerequisite is that the assets you offer can entice John. Otherwise, it's all just empty talk."

"You can rest assured about that. We're not fools; we wouldn't joke around with our own interests. Let's start the energy acquisition from the US. We'll soon be able to offer some assets to John for a deal!"

As soon as Rockefeller finished speaking, Morgan sighed. If he refused, the consequences would be too severe, and he could easily ruin everything. Moreover, John was indeed making plans in the energy sector, so these conditions shouldn't be a big problem. For old guys like them, it was something they could easily do.

"Then it's a deal. But before we go to John, I need to see your sincerity and your plans. You've all made your decisions, so let's get started. Time waits for no one. You can't wait until John has already made his move before making arrangements. If that's the case, then there's no point in our deal!"

It was precisely because Morgan had seen through all of this that he acted so recklessly after realizing what was happening. Moreover, if something went wrong, the impact would be significant, so he needed to be extremely cautious. Even though they both understood each other's intentions, the current situation still had a considerable impact on them.

"Alright, it's a deal. With your words, we can rest assured. Don't worry, everyone will get to work soon. We won't let you down or cause you any concern." Rockefeller, fearing that Morgan might change his mind, accepted the deal immediately, giving Morgan no chance.

Seeing Rockefeller's reaction, Morgan shook his head and said, "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. As long as you can offer assets that John is interested in, it won't be a problem. Even if you have more ideas, there are still opportunities. As long as you can offer enough benefits, anything is possible!"

"Anything is possible," Rockefeller's expression shifted rapidly upon hearing this. He was naturally worried about the Emperor's plans, especially under these circumstances. If something went wrong, their sincerity would be the first thing to be blamed.

"Every man for himself!" Under such circumstances, many people felt that John had no choice. If John succeeded, it would be the last thing they wanted to see. So Rockefeller and his ilk were all very excited. After Morgan's answer, Rockefeller nodded in agreement. He was also a little confused as to why such a change had suddenly occurred. Was John only revealing the part of his plan? Were there other issues behind it? If so, what were they?
(End of this chapter)