My America

As for the relationship between Carnegie and Morgan or the Rockefeller family, this is the end. In fact, this issue may also be very important. The intricate relationship of these industry giants is unclear for a while. They have helped each other, but to say that there is hatred, there are also hatreds.

A relationship like the United Company and the DuPont Consortium is very rare, but it also needs to be divided into specific situations. The key is who knows what the steel king now thinks. The pure thing is to take out the steel company to make cakes and see how a group of evil dogs There are other purposes for fighting for a show.

From a historical point of view, Sheffield knew that Carnegie was indeed the last to leave, but before he left, he did indeed slaughter Morgan with a knife, with nearly 500 million in funds, even if the Morgan Alliance chaebol was arrogant. It is not an easy task.

"I don't know what the psychological bottom line of Morgan Jr., if he is determined to raise the price, it is really not good to retreat." Before arriving at the headquarters of Carnegie Steel, Sheffield sitting in the car was still analyzing this matter.

"It is really difficult. It seems that it is very difficult to deal with this matter simply." Rockefeller Jr. is also not very optimistic, but he is still relieved. "Isn't this the same with competitors, or why do you and I pursue?" It ’s a monopoly. Only by monopolizing us can we make money freely. "

"But it's not easy, isn't it?" Sheffield asked nonchalantly. He believed Rockefeller Jr. understood what he meant. It can be seen from these elections that voters have become increasingly unacceptable about the expansion of trusts. The candidates of both parties are talking about the abuses of trust companies. Once is okay, twice is okay, who can guarantee that it will never be okay?

The reason why William Bryan was opposed by many large companies is not to use anti-trust companies as a campaign slogan? But what really took action was the coming Vice President Roosevelt. The economy has evolved to this point. In fact, it has nothing to do with William Bryan and Roosevelt. Some political figures will definitely come out to do this.

Although Sheffield is familiar with history, she can't judge. What do the big brothers in the two parties think in their hearts? Can trust be preserved? Who knows the final result of trust and antitrust?

"If one day the White House can no longer bear the trust companies, rest assured that your ally is not in vain, even if it is a contest with the federal government, I will stand on the side of standard oil."

The car stopped in front of the Carnegie Headquarters building, Sheffield pushed out the door, and at the same time gave a guarantee to Rockefeller Jr., which caused the Rockefeller Jr. who followed him to stun him, but comforted, "Not so serious, I I found that you seem to be much more pessimistic this year than before. "

More serious than I said! Sheffield didn't change his face, nodded at the greeted manager, and entered Rockefeller's headquarter side by side with the little Rockefeller. There was no good wine and no feast. Carnegie's dinner has already been in the eyes of Sheffield. The equal sign is drawn, as to whether it is a real Hongmen banquet, then observe and observe.

Maybe it's just a routine method. By feasting the two of you to give a disembarkation to the newly arrived little Morgan, similarly, putting the little Morgan's team in the hotel where the two stayed is also a disembarkation.

"The oil king? The car king? Welcome the leaders of the two industries to come here. I don't know how you feel about Pittsburgh? The location here is still very good. There are rivers and railways, but the air is worse, and the rural scenery in the south. Can't compare it! "Carnegie glanced at Sheffield when he said this." Compared to the Rockefeller family, I haven't had any contact with the United Company. It's a new friend. Let's eat and talk. "

This dinner is not a sumptuous meal, but for Sheffield, this is not a problem. He used to eat vegetarian food in his previous life. He also ate a lot of Texas steaks in his life, but I felt that this portion was slightly smaller.

"It's nice to be young, William seems to have a good appetite?" Carnegie saw that Sheffield didn't have any stage fright, and he smiled broadly. "What other requirements can be put forward, I can't afford a meal."

"Mr. Andrew, William doesn't care about eating. He eats everything, even the grass." Little Rockefeller was no surprise, and the steel king was shocked when he spoke.

"That's called chives! Sheffield raised his head and wiped his mouth and said," Don't be surprised, Mr. Andrew. John doesn't know anything about this. It makes people laugh. He is talking about a dish that looks like grass. , Which belongs to Oriental food. If only the method is done properly, the taste is still good. Eating more vegetarian dishes is good for your health. "

Was n’t it just that I saw the leek buns and was seen by Little Rockefeller? Do n’t be ashamed if you are rare and strange. Some vegetables in the United States are already more expensive than meat at this time. As for the exotic species of leek, it is really grass in the eyes of ordinary citizens. When she saw Sheffield eating grass, Rockefeller Jr. seemed to see God coming. That expression is so clear to Sheffield today.

Rockefeller ’s plug-in mixing can also be used to ease the atmosphere, so that both parties who do n’t know how to speak can talk in a relaxed atmosphere. Sheffield understands that under the premise of two competitions, Carnegie will definitely occupy a certain amount. Advantages, but this is not entirely impossible to talk about. Any trade must have a psychological price point, and the premium can be, but if the premium is too much, this kind of trading cannot be done.

"I personally think that Mr. Carnegie should not completely leave the steel industry. It is a very sloppy move to withdraw all, which will cause great shock in the industry, so what I and William both want is to merge and merge together. Take most of Carnegie Steel ’s shares instead of acquiring them all, so that the new steel giant also has a huge influence on you, Mr. Carnegie, rather than building a huge cartel alliance like Morgan. ”Rockefeller Jr. said slowly. "As far as I know, Mr. Carnegie hated the cartel model for a long time."

"To be honest. At present, the joint company is not very urgent to the steel industry. This is not to say that the steel industry is not important, it is very important, especially for a country. But it is really impossible to draw energy to manage steel. Among the related industries Automobiles are related to steel, and engineering is of course related. ”Sheffield waited until Rockefeller Jr. had finished speaking.“ The reason why John agreed to complete this matter together is to prevent the financial industry from infiltrating the real industry and using the economy. It ’s not impossible to panic and profit, but Morgan ’s actions are too great. He devoured the railway industry last time during the economic crisis. This time he was involved in steel. This time he started rounds of acquisitions, which will sooner or later make other companies unable to fight. . "

"The most annoying thing is that some of our physical companies are more or less faced with the threat of antitrust laws. Such indirect control has escaped the antitrust laws. This is too unfair, which is equivalent to the industry we have received. Legally binding, bankers can continue to attack the city and control us, but open a channel to another group of people. "

Carnegie refused to say anything about Sheffield. Although he hated the bankers ’peach picking, this was not a factor in making a decision. They said slowly," I can only accept a premium of 1.5 times. Carnegie The steel company is the hard work of my life. "

"In the case of Mr. Carnegie's shares, if a wholly-owned acquisition, this would be around 500 million." Sheffield said, "To be honest, this one has already been able to stump almost all the rich, Chicago certainly does not have this There are only two people in New York, and now two people in New York, and their heirs are now in Pittsburgh. From this point, Mr. Carnegie has successfully caused an unimaginable storm. Now in various industries The giants are watching, the final result of this matter, I do n’t know if Mr. Carnegie is very fulfilling now? "

Cutting the steak bit by bit, Carnegie chewed the meat lightly, and said after a while, "This sense of accomplishment is something, especially when I think of Rockefeller and Morgan, these two people who are looked up to by all companies, My steel company took great care, and I felt extremely satisfied. "

"If the joint company and Standard Petroleum jointly invested 300 million US dollars to buy your shares separately, then I do n’t know if Mr. Carnegie can accept it? Or that Mr. Carnegie retains a part of the shares, and we purchase 51% of Carnegie Steel. Relative majority of shares, so that Mr. Carnegie can still leave a little protection for his family. "Rockefeller Jr. proposed his own plan." To be honest, the two of us did not want Carnegie Steel to become history, even after the completion of the merger. , Carnegie Steel ’s name can also be retained, and still be named after you. ”

"What's the point of keeping my name? I only have a three-year-old daughter!" Carnegie said, unhurriedly.

"But she will also grow up. In fact, I think it is more useful to leave some appropriate shares than to leave money. To be honest, for this steel merger, I even went to the manor of Vanderbilt II." Xie Field looked directly at Carnegie's eyes. "He also regretted the luxury of life for many years. The funds for this merger and acquisition are also funded by Vanderbilt II."

Carnegie didn't speak at all, and seemed to be thinking about this issue. Sheffield immediately redoubled his efforts, "John and I can guarantee that your daughter, and even your brother's relatives, will receive meticulous care for a lifetime, as long as the joint company is in So she wo n’t be bullied. "

"It sounds like a threat !?" Carnegie looked at Sheffield amusedly, and said nonchalantly.