America: My Time

Chapter 1600 John's Madness

Chapter 1590 John's Madness

"Okay, I admit you have a point, but I can't accept their ridiculous ideas. Since they're unwilling to let me participate in this sharing of profits, they shouldn't expect my help. This incident has also completely woken me up. Since they have such strong antagonism and insist on fighting me, then it's not my problem, and they shouldn't blame me for making a change. I don't know what those guys in the military are thinking. If Gulfstream Aerospace doesn't get its share of the profits this time, Gulfstream Aerospace will completely transform itself and will no longer participate in US military research and development. We will pursue our own path of exporting military products!"

When John said this, not only was Morgan shocked, but Little Bush was also shocked. This was too crazy, and the price was too high. Most importantly, the withdrawal of Gulfstream Aerospace would be a disaster for the US military industry. Without the participation of Gulfstream Aerospace, the military would not have many options.

“John isn’t just talking nonsense. If Gulfstream Aerospace goes down this path, its future development will be even more affected!” Morgan said with a solemn expression. He was worried that John might actually do it. If that happened, it would mean that another shackle binding John would be broken, which would not be good for the United States, nor for these old guys like them!

“Morgan, this isn’t something you can decide. Since I’ve said this, I’ve already prepared for the worst. You should know how much Gulfstream Aerospace has lost in the military industry over the years. If they do the same again this time, then we’ll have to part ways. Gulfstream Aerospace will no longer participate in US military orders, so there’s no risk of leaks. It will shift entirely to military exports. Although it will be more difficult, it’s still a way to survive!”

Before Xiao Bushi could speak, John smiled calmly and said, "I know what you're thinking. Actually, you don't need to worry. Our friendship is one thing, and our interests are another. This is about business development! However, when I take this step, it also means a complete break with the military. From now on, I will have complete autonomy over military exports and will no longer be subject to any constraints. If they still want to play tricks, they shouldn't blame me for transferring military enterprises. The British are very willing to accept my conditions, the Nordic countries are willing to accept them, and even the Koreans will accept them!"

“John, is it really necessary to go this far? Even if they’ve targeted you, things haven’t gotten this serious yet. I don’t understand why you’re doing this; it’s not going to do you any good!” Morgan frowned and asked with a puzzled look.

"Yes, absolutely necessary. I believe you're aware of Gulfstream Aerospace's situation over the years. Since the conflict between the GPS system and the military's plans, Gulfstream Aerospace has been significantly affected in this area alone. Furthermore, the military's procurement has clearly been abandoning Gulfstream Aerospace. Now tell me, how many military projects does Gulfstream Aerospace still have? Has it entered into any new collaborations with the military? Since they've gone this far, don't blame me for cutting ties! They're dreaming if they think they can bleed me dry!"

"John, you want to break up Gulfstream Space as well?" In an instant, Morgan understood John's idea, and a hint of shock appeared in his eyes. This was no small matter. If Gulfstream Space were broken up, the impact would be too great!

"After a detailed calculation by Gulfstream Aerospace, there was no other way. As long as the military's attitude remains unchanged, Gulfstream Aerospace has no choice but to make this decision: to consolidate all military-related projects and then spin them off. After all, Gulfstream Aerospace still has quite a few brands under its umbrella, so this is not a difficult task."

"Impossible. The military will not accept it. It would be a disaster for them too. With Gulfstream Aerospace's withdrawal, they will face even greater pressure and find it harder to restrict other military industrial enterprises. Moreover, it will also affect the security of the United States, after all, Gulfstream Aerospace's research and development capabilities are undeniable!"

“I had no choice. I warned those guys before, but did they listen? Did they make any changes? This time they're trying to kick Gulfstream Aerospace out again, and they don't want me to join their energy plan either. If they can go this far, don't blame me for retaliating. I also need to ensure Gulfstream Aerospace's stable development. You should know how arrogant those guys are. Reckless interference can kill you!”

At this moment, Little Bush was filled with immense worry. He even felt that John's visit wasn't to congratulate him, but rather to launch a counterattack against the military, putting him, the president, in an extremely awkward position. Although he had a thousand words in his heart, he couldn't utter them. After all, John had already said that friendship was friendship, and interests were interests. Even if they had a very good relationship, it couldn't affect the development of Gulfstream Spaceflight!

"Has it really come to this? Have they gone mad, or are they testing our limits?" Morgan said, frowning, his eyes filled with worry. After all, it all happened so suddenly that he wasn't prepared at all.

Of course, this was also John's plan. If Morgan found out, it would be the same as letting those old guys in the US and the military know that now that Little Bush has come to power, he could take this opportunity to handle the matter properly.

"It's gotten to this point. If it weren't for the timing being inappropriate and potentially affecting the election and the stability of the United States, I would have dealt with them long ago. Did they really think Jaguar Security Company was just for show? But this is fine too. I can directly break up Gulfstream Aerospace, transfer all projects with the military to one company, and then spin it off. From now on, Gulfstream Aerospace will no longer have any cooperation with the military!"

“John, isn’t this price a bit too high? Splitting up Gulfstream will definitely cripple it. Even though the military sector has been losing money, the technology involved is no simple matter!” “It’s unavoidable. Of course, it’s not impossible if someone is willing to acquire it. However, they’re only acquiring the production license. Once the cooperation is reached, all of Gulfstream’s cooperation with the US will be transferred, and all production lines will be sold, provided someone can afford the price. Weren’t those guys worried that Gulfstream would disrupt the situation in the Middle East? They’ve shown their sincerity by directly acquiring all the projects, so that’s no longer a problem!”

"Hiss!" At this moment, both Morgan and Little Bush gasped, shocked by John's insane idea. What kind of madman could come up with such a decision, to directly break up his main business and sell it to his enemy? Perhaps only a madman like John would do such a thing!

“John, are you sure you want to do this? This will be a huge loss for you. Gulfstream Aerospace could easily fall into a complete predicament if it’s not careful. Although Gulfstream Aerospace still has civilian and export projects after this split, it will be too difficult to get back into the military’s fold after severing its cooperation with them!”

"I had no choice. They were being aggressive, forcing me to do this. I've already been accommodating enough, but they're pushing their luck and keep pressuring me. There's nothing I can do. As long as they're willing to accept my conditions, then everything will be fine!"

John had given much thought to the developments in the United States. He realized that maintaining complete control over Gulfstream Aerospace was unrealistic, despite his extensive preparations. It remained a persistent threat, as those companies wouldn't relinquish their grip. Since he couldn't fully control it, he decided to act decisively and dismantle the entire operation.

“John, this is no small matter. If you insist on doing this, I can speak with Rockefeller and his team. I believe our President can also speak with the military. As long as they all agree, our side will no longer be a problem!” Morgan quickly made a decision, after all, there were considerable interests involved, especially since the military-industrial complex was pushing forward with their plans, which made many people eager to get involved, given Gulfstream Aerospace's strength!
“Sure, that’s no problem for me. If they want it, I can sell it!” John replied without hesitation, his response shocking Morgan and the young man. They both knew that once John made his decision, nothing would change; such a huge profit would drive many people into a frenzy!
“John, if you could, could you tell me what the next steps are? With such a crazy breakup, Gulfstream Aerospace is severely damaged. Surely you're not completely unprepared?” Little Bush asked with some concern. However, his concern wasn't for Gulfstream Aerospace, but for himself. After all, such a crazy deal would cause an earthquake in the entire US military industry, and even shock the world.

"Without these military-industrial cooperation projects, the civilian market and overseas markets will see a significant decrease in revenue, but it will also reduce our own burden and expenses. Moreover, this allows us to focus all our energy on military applications and overseas markets, which will save Gulfstream Aerospace a lot of money!"

"Rockets, Starlink, drones, and the projects you're working on with Middle Eastern tycoons?" Morgan asked tentatively. He hadn't expected John to give him an answer, but the result shocked him.

John nodded and said, "That's right. These projects, whether it's rockets or Starlink, all require huge R&D funding. Gulfstream Aerospace is able to hold on now because of its existing assets and cooperation with Middle Eastern tycoons. But if this continues, Gulfstream Aerospace won't be able to hold on."

What kind of staggering expenditure could prompt John to say such a thing? This greatly shocked both Morgan and Little Bush, but neither of them believed that John would lie at this time, since there was no conflict of interest between them.

Thinking of this, Morgan said, "John, isn't your Starlink project a bit too crazy? You can stop and develop it slowly. There's no need to rush to perfect it. If it weren't for its burden, Gulfstream Space wouldn't be in this predicament, and you wouldn't need to make so many sacrifices!"

John smiled wryly and said, "Morgan, do you really believe that yourself? Do you think those guys will let me control Gulfstream Aerospace forever? After all, it's military manufacturing related to US security. They can accept it when military companies are in trouble, but once the military industry is revived, they'll become even more insane. It's just a small plan, and those guys have become so crazy. What can I do?"

Morgan might not understand why such an accident occurred under these circumstances. To put it bluntly, it was because of John's rise to power that the plan was leaked, which made some guys restless and pointed the finger at Gulfstream Aerospace. The intermediaries were also wary of John's intimidation, which is why they made so many small moves!
"John, you can't keep going like this. Why don't you go public and raise funds, share the profits, and all the troubles will be solved? Besides, there's another advantage: you'll get back all the money you've invested!"

John shook his head and said, "Impossible. Even if I could accept it, those guys wouldn't. Once it goes public, they'll immediately target Gulfstream Aerospace's partnership with the Middle Eastern tycoons, and my reputation will be affected. I don't want Gulfstream Aerospace to damage my reputation, so splitting it up for sale is the best option. But I need to make it clear that once they agree, they can't obstruct Gulfstream Aerospace in the civilian or overseas markets. This needs to be in writing. If anyone tries to interfere again, it'll be a fight to the death."

John has already presented the benefits; it's just a matter of whether those old fogies can accept them. Look at the assets John is offering—who wouldn't be tempted? Any conglomerate that manages to acquire John's assets will instantly gain immense power, as they represent a vast interest group. Moreover, acquiring all of this would allow them direct entry into the military industry. This is a huge, irresistible temptation for conglomerates without a military background!
Of course, would such a split result in significant losses for John? On the surface, yes, but that's only the apparent loss. The real loss isn't substantial, since the spun-off projects are primarily military-related, while the civilian projects and technologies remain in Gulfstream Aerospace's hands. Only military-related research and development has been halted; the actual technological development hasn't been greatly affected! Currently, Gulfstream Aerospace's real profits come from civilian projects and overseas exports—that's John's confidence!
(End of this chapter)