America: My Time

Chapter 1482 John's Plan

Chapter 1472 John's Plan
John's large community plan—doesn't anyone understand the benefits involved? Doesn't anyone want to learn from it? There are certainly smart people, but no one can see through all of this and has enough ability to carry it out. After all, not everyone can do what John did, and as the large community plan progressed, many people also saw all the pressure behind it.

John didn't keep all the profits to himself, because the companies involved were all publicly listed companies, which were profitable for those old guys, but they had no way to influence them. After all, it was all under the control of Jaguar Security Company, which inevitably made those guys wary. John did this not only to ensure security, but also to deter them!

Of course, the reason why no one has followed suit yet is mainly because this is not yet completed and there is no profit yet. If there were enough profit, it would naturally drive those guys crazy. After all, profit is a powerful motivator, and they will not give up under the absolute temptation of profit. Profit is the best guide!

“John, have you considered the impact of pushing forward the large community plan at this time? There’s a lot of opposition in Oregon, with many people rejecting your plan and seeing it as an obstacle to freedom!” Calvin said to John with a worried expression. As John’s leader in Oregon, he was under considerable pressure, as many free agents were already opposing the large community plan.

"Of course I have my thoughts, and I understand there will be resistance, but that's nothing. We didn't force them to participate; we just provided a good option. If they don't want to join, that's their own business, it has nothing to do with us. And haven't you noticed that the real opponents are a bunch of laughable 'ants'? The middle class doesn't oppose it, they're even looking forward to it. As for the upper class, it's even easier to say, they're even less likely to refuse. In the whole of America, which real estate company can offer us such security guarantees! As for freedom, that's a joke, just an excuse. If even life safety can't be guaranteed, if even basic needs can't be guaranteed, what freedom are we talking about!"

John wouldn't be swayed by those fools' slogans. Even if the concept of 'freedom' itself was flawed, it could be cast aside in the face of absolute profit. He had been preparing this plan for a long time; it not only offered enormous benefits but also represented his control over people's hearts and the expansion of his influence. Once he had everything in their hands, who would dare ignore his voice? No one would dare do that—that was his goal!

"That's true, there are always some restless individuals, and there are quite a few organizations that use the slogan of 'freedom'!"

"So what if it's difficult? Can they stop us? We just need to ignore them. As long as more large communities emerge and those people see a better life, everything will no longer be a problem. We can be even tougher here in Oregon. If those homeless people dare to talk about freedom and use such slogans, we can take the opportunity to wipe them out and make them disappear."

"John, are you crazy? Do you know what you're saying?" At this moment, Calvin was shocked. He was worried that John would do something crazy and that it would set off an explosion across the United States, which would be uncontrollable!
"No, I'm not crazy. I know what you're worried about. I don't intend to eliminate them directly. Instead, I'm using them to put pressure on the people of Oregon, constantly squeezing their living space and forcing them to do some crazy things. After all, these guys aren't good people to begin with. As long as they take action, it will cause public outrage. This is our opportunity, the opportunity to wipe them out in one fell swoop, or even the opportunity to fight back against those stupid organizations!"

"You're trying to use someone else to do your dirty work, but that's not an easy thing to do, and it will have a significant impact!"

"I know, but this is necessary for us to have perfect control over Oregon. And don't you think this is a great opportunity for us to block outside forces from affecting Oregon? You should know that the biggest crisis to social stability is not those guys hiding in the shadows, but these homeless people. Their existence is the biggest threat to us. After all, they are all lazy and only want to live on welfare. We don't have that much money to spend on them! As long as they cause trouble and threaten the safety of the people of Oregon, we will have enough excuse to legislate to restrict them. Either they work honestly or they leave Oregon. It is impossible to expect us to provide them with welfare. What we need is a stable and secure rear area, and we will not allow any guys who endanger our interests to exist!"

“I understand what you mean, but doing this will put us on the opposite side of many people, and will attract a lot of criticism from ‘free’ guys. At that time, our enemies will all jump out, especially the donkey. You should know that they are our biggest opponents.” Calvin sighed and then let out another long sigh. He knew very well that as soon as this plan started, the donkey would attack them frantically, after all, this was completely on the opposite side of the donkey!
"So what? Do you think the donkeys wouldn't be our enemies even if we didn't do this? We were already enemies when we decided to join the elephants, not to mention they were targeting me before. So there's no need to consider their thoughts. We only need the satisfaction of the people of Oregon. How many people do you think would oppose our plan when their own safety isn't guaranteed? If there are such guys, we can make them leave. Oregon doesn't need such people!" Having planned for twenty years, how could he let such fools affect his plans? For John, anyone who dared to stand in his way was a threat. In the face of capital, those guys were insignificant. He didn't even need to intervene; the beneficiaries of Oregon would teach them a lesson!

“Uncle, we’re not like we were at the beginning. We don’t need to have so many concerns. The existence of those people doesn’t affect us much. After all, Oregon is different now. We’re living a wonderful and comfortable life. Do you think anyone would be willing to face that precarious life again? We don’t need any pressure. If someone jumps out, if those ‘free’ guys jump out, we can hand these people over to them.”

At this point, Calvin understood that John was determined to push things through, and no amount of persuasion would work. He also understood that John was right; Oregon was no longer the same state it had been when he took over. There was no need for much concern. As long as those guys caused trouble, everything would be fine. The state government didn't need to pay attention to outside voices; they only needed to think about the people of Oregon!
John convinced Calvin that from this moment on, Oregon would enter a more chaotic era. It would be a huge failure if they couldn't even control their own stronghold, and John didn't want the future madness to jeopardize his safety. "John, some people are asking if you're going to give up your other properties in the US. The large amount of assets you sold in New York at once has put pressure on some people, especially those guys in California, after all, you have quite a few assets there!"

"Giving up was inevitable. To be honest, I'm not optimistic about California. Look at what those ridiculous lunatics are saying, look how laughable they are. With their current performance, the wildfires in California will become increasingly dangerous. You think I gave up on California's power? It's because I'm not optimistic about their laughable development. This time, Western Energy will also completely withdraw from California!"

As soon as John finished speaking, Calvin gasped, shocked by what John had said. This was insane. He knew how large Western Energy's operations were in California, but now John was going to give it all up!
“John, are you sure you want to do this? This will affect the development of Western Energy. Western Energy has significant interests in California! If you give up, it will be impossible to get them back, and you need to have a reason that everyone can accept!”

“I know, and I don’t want to take it back. The reason is even simpler: I need to invest all my funds in Oregon, give up California, and completely control Oregon’s electricity and gas. I believe that no one will refuse to exchange California assets for Oregon assets. Everyone knows how big the difference in interests is!”

"That's impossible. Western Energy can't do it. Don't forget that monopolies are not allowed."

“Yes, this all starts with the restructuring of Western Energy’s assets!” John’s face darkened with a faint, cold smile. He had long desired complete control of Oregon’s energy sector, but the opportunity had never presented itself. Now, however, it had arrived. Those old guys had considerable funds; the Asian financial crisis had made them incredibly wealthy. Making a deal with them was the simplest thing to do. John had also considered that he couldn’t simply refuse to give them any benefits. Giving up California’s interests in exchange for complete control of Oregon’s electricity and gas was the best outcome. It would not only rip off those guys but also further solidify his control over Oregon!
"You want to break up Western Energy? That's insane! Do you know what the consequences will be? If Western Energy is severely damaged, it will lose even more competitiveness!"

"The split is necessary. In California, everything except the pipeline company and oil fields will be abandoned. You have to give up something to gain something. I'm not only considering the survival of Western Energy, but also the survival of Gulfstream Aerospace. Although the help from Middle Eastern tycoons will alleviate the survival pressure on Gulfstream Aerospace, I can't put all my eggs in one basket. I need to walk on two legs, so I need to restructure in the power and gas sectors, otherwise there will be a lot of pressure. Don't forget that Gulfstream Aerospace owns two major engine companies!"

Upon hearing John's words, Calvin sighed. He knew how much pressure and difficulties the US military industry was under, and it was perfectly normal for John to want to find a way in the civilian sector.

John was also telling those old guys that Gulfstream Aerospace couldn't hold on any longer and had to choose a new path. After all, when Western Energy was first split up, it was greatly affected in terms of gas turbines. The expansion plans were all halted because of the split. So many years have passed, and those guys have not expanded and developed according to John's plan.

"You want to re-enter the power generation industry? Can't shipbuilding sustain Gulfstream Aerospace's growth?" Calvin understood John's idea. It was indeed a good choice, but in his opinion, it wasn't the best one. Shipbuilding might be a better option, after all, John owned quite a few shipyards!

"It's not that it's impossible, but it still can't meet Gulfstream Space's development needs. Re-expanding the power generation infrastructure can alleviate the pressure there and help us get through this difficult period. After all, Gulfstream Space has been suppressed by those bastards in the military!"

Under normal circumstances, Gulfstream Aerospace wouldn't be under too much pressure. However, with the outbreak of conflict between himself and the military, the pressure has increased significantly. John has to prepare for the worst and can't afford to collapse before dawn. Similarly, he also has considerable benefits in doing this; as long as his plan succeeds, there won't be any problems!
“John, I think you’ve forgotten an important issue: the construction timeline!” Calvin knew exactly how slow the construction speed in the United States was; relying on these guys to build it would hardly meet John’s planned requirements!
“No, I haven’t forgotten. Those guys in the US are obviously no good, but if China were to undertake the construction, it would be a completely different story!” John revealed his plan at this moment. He had no intention of cooperating with those guys in the US on the construction aspect. It would be difficult to achieve their plans. Knowing that a power crisis was about to occur in California, how could he give up this opportunity? This was the best time for him, and a good time to ensure that no one would doubt his motives!
With so many companies relocating to Oregon, John needs to consume electricity. Not wanting to be held hostage, John naturally wants to control everything himself. So it's perfectly normal for John to aggressively enter the power generation market at this time, and no one will doubt his motives, since everyone knows John's massive investment in Oregon.

(End of this chapter)