America: My Time

Chapter 1560 Confused
Chapter 1550 Confusion
Morgan wouldn't believe it if it weren't for John's scheming. John simply did a perfect job, luring them into a trap. All the major financial groups approached John on their own initiative, wanting to cooperate with him. So even if problems arose, they couldn't blame John; it was all their own greed.

Why were the Korean conglomerates so easily persuaded by old guys like Rockefeller? To put it bluntly, it was because they resented John's scheming that had put them in such a predicament. So, Rockefeller and his old guys only threw out a bone and they immediately accepted it. Unfortunately, they underestimated John's abilities and fell into an even greater crisis!
Compared to the Koreans, the Japanese were much better. At least they weren't so reckless. They accepted their losses and blamed themselves for being too greedy, insisting on kicking John out. So they had to bear the consequences. Although the dot-com bubble had burst, John's company hadn't changed much. Even on the stock market, it remained very strong. Everyone trusted John's vision and ability. That's the difference. If they had that kind of ability and reputation, even if the dot-com bubble burst, they wouldn't be affected.

Although the Japanese guys also suspected that everything was John's conspiracy, they believed more that their own greed was to blame. If they had stopped earlier, things wouldn't have turned out this way. They could only blame themselves for being caught up in that crazy bubble. They had experienced such a bubble before, but greed still led them to this disaster. The Japanese guys were more focused on reflecting on their own shortcomings.

Unfortunately, this is the greed of human nature. Even if you reflect on it and understand it, most people will still be unable to extricate themselves when the next bubble appears. After all, not everyone can resist the temptation of profit. You should know that it is a multiplied increase. Who can resist such crazy profit temptation?
"Morgan, are you sure the Europeans have actually taken action? This is no joke!" Some people didn't believe Morgan's words, since in their view the Europeans weren't a big threat.

"Do you think I'd be foolish enough to lie under these circumstances? You can easily find out by sending someone to investigate. Don't be fooled by appearances. Although the Europeans are a disorganized bunch, some don't want us to dominate and affect their interests. From the British struggles to the pride of France and the changes in Germany, haven't you noticed the problems? If they succeed in unifying the EU, they will be our greatest enemy! I admit I'm not as good as John; he's already taken steps to sabotage the Europeans' plans. At least he's gained control of some of the economic lifelines of the British Isles and Northern Europe, and can at least influence their economic development. But we haven't done that!"

"Impossible, John couldn't possibly have that kind of power. How could he have done this in such a short time?" Some people were unwilling to accept this result, and they didn't believe that John could have completed such a comprehensive plan in such a short period of time.

"Heh, just because you can't do it doesn't mean others can't. You only see your own interests, only the immediate benefits, but John sees a longer-term goal. Putting aside everything else, just take energy. Ask Rockefeller if John has the ability to control part of Europe's energy supply and influence their economic development."

Upon hearing Morgan's words, Rockefeller sighed, "Morgan is right. John's European energy holdings do indeed control the lifeline of Europe's energy supply. He controls at least a quarter of the energy in Northern Europe. Can you believe he did this in such a short time? This is why those mining giants are all looking for John's big data. He seems to be the chosen one, having acquired many oil fields in Europe and even controlling part of the energy supply and sales in the British Isles."

"Energy is only part of John's European strategy. There's also manufacturing, automobiles, and aircraft. I don't need to elaborate on how strong the Bentley Motors Group is; you all know that. Take Gulfstream Aerospace, for example. Why are other military companies forced to band together for survival, while it persists? Because it holds a huge market share, which is why it has been able to hold on until now. You don't think Gulfstream Aerospace survives because it relies on Middle Eastern tycoons, do you?"

"Impossible! If Gulfstream Aerospace has such capabilities, why would they sell that project? It's a very profitable project, and they've already succeeded. They're just waiting to reap the rewards!" Someone questioned at this point, because selling the fifth-generation fighter jet project was a huge shock to everyone!
Morgan sighed and said, "I also have some doubts, but I also have some guesses. First, John may want to reduce Gulfstream Aerospace's influence. After all, all military industrial companies are having a hard time, but he is doing well. Moreover, he is not listed on the stock exchange. What do you think the public will think? Second, it is possible that he is preparing to make changes and invest more funds and energy into new projects, or into his Starlink project."

"Morgan, we all know about the Starlink project, but it's too crazy, and many people are pessimistic about it. What is this new project you're talking about?" Rockefeller looked at Morgan with a serious expression. His instincts told him that the new project might be very profitable. After all, for John to make such a 'sacrifice' in such a difficult time, there must be enormous profits involved!

"Do you remember John's collaboration with Middle Eastern tycoons, especially in fighter jets? Gulfstream Aerospace has a plan to reduce the capabilities of fifth-generation fighters and complete a new project to capture overseas markets!"

"Impossible. Gulfstream Aerospace can't do that. It would take too long and require a massive investment. Most importantly, they can't get past the military. Even if they have export rights, such cooperation that threatens US security is impossible. It would seriously affect the situation in the Middle East!"

Morgan scoffed, "Heh! Impossible. What else can you say besides that? What's impossible? Can you imagine that the assets we sold under John's management were brought back to life, while the assets we acquired from John have all gradually headed for destruction? Have we ever succeeded even once?"

Seeing Morgan's mocking attitude, Rockefeller sighed, "Morgan, I know you harbor resentment, but there's no need for this. At least Intel, AMD, and Microsoft are still doing well; their stock prices only fell due to this bubble crisis. In the chip industry, we still hold the advantage!" "If you consider this a victory, then I have nothing to say. Your definition of victory is unacceptable to me. Are you sure you can still withstand John's offensive? In your current state, can Intel and AMD compete with Cyrex, which has already completed its asset restructuring? Can they withstand the threat from ARM?"

Others may not understand how terrifying and crazy John's investments in semiconductor chips are, but Morgan Stanley knows it all too well because he has truly understood it. His presence in Taiwan alone is far more impressive than Intel and AMD, not to mention his presence in Europe and China, and even in the United States.

"Face reality. Stop indulging in fantasies. No matter how good your plans are, tell me if they will succeed?" Morgan ignored the gloomy expressions on their faces and continued speaking, showing them no mercy whatsoever.

“You’re right. We haven’t won against John. If everything is as you say, we really need to reflect on ourselves and understand our own limitations, otherwise we’ll only sink deeper.” Rockefeller was reluctant to admit it, but he had indeed never won against John. Any so-called victories were only temporary; given time, they would be brought back to reality, or even suffer heavy losses. This was why they had remained weak for so many years, unable to suppress John. After all, with the tide turning against each other, how could they possibly contain John’s growth?
"Actually, there's an even more important reason. John values ​​overseas assets more than any of you, and he's willing to put in more effort and pay a higher price. You all always want to recoup your investment quickly, but John has never done that. His first thought is to expand market share and control more assets. That's why he's been successful in Europe, Asia, and even globally, something none of us can do!" Morgan sighed as he spoke, because even Morgan himself couldn't do it. He couldn't make decisions as easily as John, and he had to compromise on many things.

At this moment, DuPont said with a wry smile, "You're right, we really can't do that. Our first thought is to recover our investment as quickly as possible, rather than to expand our investment. In this respect, we are indeed not as good as John. At least in all these years, I have never heard of John transferring a single penny from China, or even from Europe!"

"John didn't do that. Where did his funds come from?" Someone suddenly asked this question, which startled everyone present, leaving them all stunned.

“Yes, Morgan, where do you think John’s funds came from? At first, we could understand that they came from Japan, but then his crazy expansion, where did the funds come from?” Rockefeller looked at Morgan with a puzzled expression. After all, in his opinion, Morgan had cooperated with John the most and naturally knew John better!

"Where did you get this from? How dare you even ask such a question? John profited immensely from the sale of his assets in Japan during that bubble crisis, and he even managed to escape early. And how much did he gain from our deals? Just that one game world alone brought him so much profit! And have you considered how much John has amassed in media and entertainment? Do you really think that the rampant control of media and entertainment by oil capital is just for the sake of power? There are enormous profits involved. Why did Donald hate John? It's because John dismantled Hollywood. Without the three giants, Hollywood lost its support. The majority of the profits in media and entertainment fell into John's hands. This is true in the US, and John also has similar media groups overseas. Do you understand now? I won't say more; you understand in your hearts!"

After hearing Morgan's explanation, everyone quickly came to their senses and instantly realized how insidious the guy who spoke earlier was. This guy was definitely suspicious; at the very least, he was no longer on their side. This guy was either one of Donkey's men or had a deep connection with Oil Tai Capital, involving huge interests. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said such a thing at this time, influencing everyone's judgment and causing everyone to have a wrong impression of John!

Although these old guys had their doubts, they didn't show them. Knowing that this guy wasn't a 'good person' was enough. Now was not the time to deal with him. They would wait for the right moment to deliver a fatal blow, let him know what the consequences of betrayal were, and make him pay a sufficient price for his greed and madness.

Without evidence, and given that this guy is also a member of a conglomerate, even established families like Morgan, Rockefeller, DuPont, and Mellon wouldn't act rashly, giving others leverage and putting themselves in a disadvantageous situation.

John's funds naturally come from the financial crises, from the Japanese bubble crisis to the recent Asian financial crisis. John has profited immensely from each of these crises, and these profits have been converted into assets. It is precisely because of this that John has grown to this level in such a short period of time!

The old men sighed when they thought of John's financial abilities. Wall Street couldn't be in chaos, and the US economy couldn't be in trouble, so they had no choice but to compromise with John. Thinking about how John was a giant in various industries, their mood became extremely heavy, and their expressions became more solemn. At the same time, a hint of murderous intent also appeared in their hearts!
The more they understood John's power, the more uneasy they became. Why had they suddenly become so resentful? Simply put, it was because they had always harbored a grudge against John, which was why he had schemed against them. If Morgan hadn't intervened, they might have truly been outmaneuvered and faced John in a direct confrontation. If that had happened, the consequences would have been dire. Each of these old men harbored the desire to eliminate the traitor. Having experienced so much, they were utterly indifferent to bloodshed!
(End of this chapter)