My America

"Do you know? Although our family is in Standard Oil, it is far more important than the Morgan and Sons in the Morgan system, but in addition to my father and my uncle, there are seven other clients, even if I agree Now, how to convince other clients to agree to this split plan that is not good for us. "Rockefeller Jr.'s attitude is very firm, and splitting standard oil is impossible.

Although the operation system of Standard Petroleum is not as complicated as the Morgan system, it is by no means the Rockefeller Jr. alone, dozens of important shareholders of Standard Oil and seven other important clients, each of which has a powerful Powerful businessman.

They also have mines, railways, and factories in their hands, forming a giant transnational trust called Standard Oil. The Rockefeller family directly controls the standard oil empire, but also seeks the support of other major shareholders.

Isn't the split of standard oil hurting your own interests? Rockefeller Jr. did not take Sheffield away on the spot. He already valued the important position of the United Company. He all doubted that Sheffield was a partner or a senior prosecutor sent by the Federation.

"Even there is a major shareholder who is also engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry related industries, and corn refining technology is their family's industry!" Little Rockefeller cited the example of Lin Lin. In principle, there is only one sentence. Standard oil cannot be split, and it is also dismantled. Inseparable, none of the four major families, nine important clients, and dozens of major individual shareholders would agree.

"Someone reached into the corn processing? I think? Jas Pratt?" Sheffield quickly found the important suspect, but the scope was not very large. It was naturally filtered through the brain and found. "He He is also the main partner of Canned Trust. "

"Just know it. In terms of operating standards, Sheffield United is also a situation in which you and I are among you, especially the most difficult agriculture and animal husbandry in monopoly. Think about it, agriculture and animal husbandry is What cannot be monopolized at all, how to control such a difficult monopoly market without the cooperation of other families, in fact, the joint company does not have a monopoly in agriculture and animal husbandry. The joint company is far from the Morgan father and son of the Morgan system. "Little Rockefeller sighed In one breath, "You don't have to be troubled by antitrust laws for the time being, but once you have developed several industries, once the industry grows, it will also be targeted by the Federation."

"How many trusts can control 90% of the oil industry like standard oil? The antitrust law keeps looking for the trouble of standard oil. Do you still feel wronged?" I will sympathize with you, but I am already vigilant. At least the automobile industry has not reached this point, otherwise it will probably be targeted.

This is not a problem that Sheffield can solve. As Rockefeller Jr. said, who would do this? In particular, it involved several heavyweight families and dismantled its own business.

For a giant trust such as Standard Oil, it is impossible to expect the major shareholders to take the initiative to split it. It can only be pushed to the last moment. Even if the result is unknown, it can only go on.

This is not just greed, it is also a kind of helplessness from another angle. Since the anti-trust law has been published for so many years, Standard Oil has been the main target of anti-trust law. Standard Oil is also constantly trying to fight against anti-trust law. Fighting bravely, the time and energy thus delayed cannot be imagined by most people.

Just as Sheffield is now known, antitrust laws have interfered with Standard Oil ’s run on the DuPont consortium and the layout of Carnegie Steel.

"Being bitten by a viper and cutting off the wrist, this kind of courage is not available to everyone. Of course, these things are simple on the mouth." Sheffield can also be regarded as an apology for his messy idea.

"This is also my fault. Regarding the definition of the scope of the monopoly, it can be said that every year Standard Oil is litigated by the state and state prosecutors. Just a few days ago, I received a subpoena from Virginia, which has made me I'm exhausted with the major shareholders, and I don't know how long the various lawsuits will last. "Little Rockefeller waved his hand and said that Sheffield just talked about it casually, because he was too sensitive.

Deliberately forgetting the troubles, Rockefeller Jr. asked Sheffield how the preparations for the United Company have been.

Sheffield knew that the other party was asking about taking over the steel kingdom, and did not conceal the recent series of layouts, all of which were to raise money as soon as possible. This caused the sneer of Rockefeller Jr. But you would rather rack your brains to raise money than distribute equity for financing, and then say in front of me, it is more beneficial to split the company! "

"This is not the same. The agriculture and animal husbandry in the hands of my grandmother are the foundation of the joint company. You also said that it is not a monopoly at all. And our family is the spokesperson for the interests of farmers." Sheffield denied, "As for me Other industries that are operating are still under development, and the industry is not growing, how can it be said that it is a monopoly? "

Although people are in New York, Sheffield is still paying attention to the progress of New Orleans. In all fairness, he feels that he is too kind. In this era, he cannot find a businessman with conscience like him. It is simply for the benefit of society, and he has never Thinking about doing something to a poor citizen of an individual, he is operative against the entire class of citizens.

Because the more people hurt, the easier it is to make small profits and sell more, and to maintain decentness better. It's not that Sheffield wants small profits but quick turnover, but it's better to boil the frog in warm water for longer.

The entire United States of America should be proud of having an entrepreneur like him. Compared with him now, other black-hearted capitalists should be ashamed that there is no more conscience businessman than him.

Now Gail and McHale say things are not going well. The New Orleans state government feels that this matter is too risky and has doubts about such a large urban renewal plan.

"I can't go back in New York right now, you tell them two!" Sheffield gave the opportunity to Jess Ramen. "The hometown that the United Company has not forgotten. This is the ethics of an entrepreneur, and this is also common to many companies. Meaning, honestly, do n’t come out to add chaos, who does n’t know who has been supporting New Orleans for many years, who supported it? Is it our family, the joint company, the partners of the joint company, even the lottery that closed them? Whether it is the Democratic Party or the Republican Party, it should be responsible for the difficulties of New Orleans after the Civil War. "

"Now I want to build my hometown, and the state government does not have regulations to support it, but also want to add chaos? Do they know how much the United Company has contributed to the whole of New Orleans?" Sheffield accused very rudely. "The reconstruction plan has been prepared and must be implemented. I think who dares to object and write down the name for me. A group of civil servants of the state government really think they are leading the Senate and the House of Representatives?"

Papa! Rockefeller Jr. walked over and applauded, "The planters in the South were almost like this posture? But then again, New Orleans has been built into a smuggling center by your family. At least New Orleans is an absolute beneficiary. It ’s really a bit ridiculous to block. ”

"What's the difference between picking up the bowl and putting down the bowl and scolding the mother?" Sheffield was equally annoyed. "I don't believe how difficult this is. Standard Oil can even fight antitrust laws. I'm in New Orleans. Can the city do nothing? "

"This is William's telegram, oops, you're welcome! But this matter really should be carried out quickly. What about the current state government? We should talk to them." Gail looked at the telegram in McHale's hands and knew Sheffield was very angry about the obstruction, and she was quite pleased with words.

"Send someone to take their family to the manor and wait until they get off work. We talk to them." McHale received the telegram and shouted to the servant outside, "Go now!"

In case someone else runs the business outside, they finally contacted the business, but the two of them did n’t even pass a proposal. Let ’s not talk about other issues. This involves a lot of people ’s views on them. The partners of the joint company are divided into two groups, and both of them can be the same group returned from overseas.

Because of this, both of them attach great importance to the views of others. They know that not everyone expects them to come back. "Money, contacts, children, and hobbies, I do n’t believe that they ca n’t handle them anymore. Not easy? "

Oak Manor has been brightly lit for several days. Every day, it receives different guests. If you do n’t know, you can find someone you know. If you know, you can ask directly. In short, you must pass the proposal when the Lord returns.

"What do the citizens disagree with, do they still object? Oppose their house to become bigger and more beautiful." Gael asked nonchalantly, and then remarked, "Even if some citizens are stupid, they can act as Part of the state government, you ca n’t think about it this way. Are they citizens, McHale, and all the people in the company here are not citizens? Since we are citizens, why not listen to us? ”

"Yes, as long as you nod, who knows?" McHale's unruly face with a cigar in his face, "This is a major project involving dozens of companies, and countless farmers are paying attention, even William has already gone to New York to find someone to help. If you do n’t cooperate, then go to court. Each of our companies stares at one person, and bothers you. Is it the Westin Sheriff? "

"In fact, things are not so difficult. Everyone is for the development of New Orleans." Westin Sheriff said roundly. "But as the two bosses said, the state government has no reason to make New Orleans better. . "