Chapter 261 Morgan's Guest

"Isn't this the norm in the world? It's no big deal, but our Federal Navy is still very efficient!" Sheffield put down the telegram. At the same time, he also knew that an armored ship of the Federal Navy was rushing to the sea area where the accident occurred. He praised it with great appreciation. To deal with a weak chicken, you have to hit it hard. If you can't even bully others, how can the state's armed forces have the nerve to spend the citizens' tax money?

Sheffield also knew that Washington was mediating with Bogota. In fact, Panama's independence had already become a foregone conclusion, and the so-called mediation was just to make Colombia accept the facts.

"Now we can consider how much profit we can get from this canal. I believe that things are over!" McHale clapped his hands and sighed. His long-term hard work paid off, and he had every reason to be happy about it.

"That's not certain. Who knows when the federal government will compensate Colombia? Who can tell?" Sheffield raised his eyebrows. The United States is a country that pays great attention to its manners. It often expresses its apologies after things have become a foregone conclusion.

It said that all the mistakes in the past were caused by a small group of bastards, but the matter has become a foregone conclusion and no one can change it, but the bilateral relationship must look forward, and then it is time to pay some compensation. Considering the general problem of European powers eating in this era, the United States is still very confusing in this era.

The United States was morally shamed by the rather despicable way in which it acquired the Panama Canal. After Roosevelt's death, then-US President Woodrow Wilson apologized to Colombia and expressed his willingness to pay a total of $25 million in compensation, with a down payment of $5 million and then $4 million per year. However, the Colombian government stated that they had lost not only the Panama Canal, but also more than 70,000 square kilometers of Panama State. The Wilson administration stated that Colombian ships could pass through the canal free of charge forever.

President Wilson used this kind of compensation to settle the lawsuit between the United States and Colombia, and formally determined the rights and interests of the Panama Canal. After everything was done, the federal government always gave sweet dates in a timely manner. Compared with the eating habits of European powers, Sheffield believed that the image of the United States in the world was still very bright and beautiful for decades.

When Sheffield opened the newspaper, he could see the sincere praise for Panama's courage and determination in its independence. A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth. It was really pleasing to see the reports of others falling into chaos and him gloating over their misfortune.

"Let's put other things aside for now. There is one thing we can do right now." Sheffield looked at Gail and McHale, "Isn't it time to officially recruit workers? We need adult men between the ages of fifteen and forty-five. They are the backbone of the breeding population. At least if we get rid of them, the demographic structure of the black population in New Orleans and even the entire state of Louisiana will collapse, and the remaining group of old, weak, sick and disabled people will not be a headache."

Sheffield has seen many countries with population collapse in the future, and has his own views on what age of population is most valuable. After extracting black men from New Orleans, he transformed the women. After separating men and women, this matter can actually be implemented.

He could even make an exception and build factories that require a large workforce to provide job opportunities for black women. But this is definitely not out of kindness. In fact, capitalist society has its own way of controlling fertility. First of all, it must ensure that its workers have no time to think about having children.

"I wish all the blacks could go to New York! Anyway, the Yankees like them. If they really can't, they can give their wives to the blacks. This is their freedom. Isn't this their goal?"

Sheffield put his hands in his pockets, thought for a moment and said, "As for the management of the canal, we actually gathered some Yankees to manage it to show our goodwill to the Yankees. They like black people, so let them have more contact with black people. We only need to gather private armed forces to ensure that nothing serious happens during the construction process."

Just three days after Panama declared independence and American diplomats were still haggling in Colombia, the United States Canal Authority officially announced that it would begin formal preparations for digging the canal.

Only now did Sheffield breathe a sigh of relief. Now it was time for Gail and McHale, as well as the participating Southern Company, to perform. At least they wouldn't have to trouble themselves for the next few years.

But before that, he signed a construction machinery use contract with Sheffield United Machinery Company in the name of the American Canal Management Company. During the construction period, all construction machinery was provided by Sheffield United Machinery Company, the required steel was provided by Sheffield Steel Company, and the required cement...

After all these are settled, the remaining issues will be up to Gail, McHale and others, and perhaps the interests of the federal government as well.

"My dear partners, the rest is up to you! What the joint company needs now is not expansion, but an assessment of the current industrial development. In simple terms, it is to seek stability. I don't want to get involved anymore!" Sheffield absolutely lived up to the expectations of his two partners and personally seized the rights to build the Panama Canal. For this, he even retained the old man who had lost contact in Paris.

In every sense, he was worthy of his allies, even God was no better! Although the big head was still eaten by his own departments, all this was as it should be.

But that was all. Although supermarket chains and oil were generating profits every day, it was inevitable that he would have some indigestion after being involved in so many things at once. He didn't want to hear any entrepreneur say to him, "Boss, I have a good idea now!"

The best idea is to let him quietly put the industry he is currently involved in on the right track, and at the same time find more allies in the derivative industries to enhance his own strength.

"The way your man eats is really eye-opening!" When the younger Rockefeller in Chicago heard about the contract signing process, he taunted his sister Edith Rockefeller, "We use our own company's machinery, our own company's steel, our own company's cement, our own company's explosives, and our own company's oil!"

"Don't you still own half of the oil?" Edith Rockefeller made a face at her son in her arms, tilted her head and corrected him calmly, "Why are you telling me all this? Just because you have a child with him, you can't think that I have a say in the affairs of the United Company, right? I am still your sister, do I have the final say in the affairs of Standard Oil? Besides, he grabbed an opportunity that no one else noticed, isn't it normal for him to get the biggest piece of the pie? When the risks were huge, all the major companies turned a blind eye, and now that he has made a profit, you are making fun of him?"

"Yes, it's such a coincidence. The eyes of the whole world, even Wall Street, are on the Boer War, and this year happens to be an election year. William's timing is really accurate. I find that he especially likes to make some moves when election years are approaching." Rockefeller Jr. sighed and had to express his admiration for Sheffield's ability to seize opportunities.

When it comes to an election year, many people's attention will be diverted. Moreover, the Boer War is raging, and there are major events at home and abroad that attract everyone's attention. As a result, Sheffield took the United Company to Panama.

"Speaking of this issue, New York Governor Roosevelt actually became William's helper. Did William write another blank check and promise something to the Republicans?" Rockefeller Jr. recalled what happened during this period and found something unusual.

"Even if it's true, he won't admit it. Don't you know the relationship between his company and the Democratic Party?" Edith Rockefeller rolled her eyes at her brother. "We are not involved in this matter. It's useless to speculate. Besides, it's only the beginning of the year. It's too early to talk about the election."

At least for now, there are three parties that can see the benefits coming: the southern companies under the wings of the United Company, the major families of Boston's First Bank, and Standard Oil. However, among these three parties, Rockefeller Jr. believes that his benefits are not great and he can still work harder.

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Edith Rockefeller disagreed with this and said, "Every car that leaves the factory is a machine that consumes oil. Because of the rapid expansion of the automobile industry, Standard Oil has also benefited. Don't you think you are too greedy?"

Little Rockefeller looked straight at his sister and wanted to ask, "Do you still know your last name?"

"I am grateful for the trust that the British government has placed in me. I have many friends in London, and they have helped me a lot in my long business operations. I am very surprised that you can come to New York today on behalf of the British government. At the same time, it is also a responsibility!" Morgan stood by the window of the **** headquarters, trying his best to suppress his inner joy.

From the moment the British were defeated in the first stage, he knew that his chance had come. However, although he made this correct judgment, everything was still speculation before good things were about to happen. But today, the dream came true.

"Mr. Morgan's reputation in the financial industry is admired by his peers in London. Even Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and Prime Minister Marquis of Salisbury have heard of your name. The minor defeat in South Africa does not undermine the dignity of the empire, but the Prime Minister's consideration is not to increase the burden of the war, so he ordered me to come and ask Mr. Morgan's opinion on the war." The man wiped the beard at the corner of his mouth, maintaining the British's old-fashioned and arrogant style, and tried to downplay the war.

All this seemed so deliberate in Morgan's eyes, but he did not expose it. Compared with any attitude, he valued interests more. As long as the interests were in place, any attitude was a small matter.

(End of this chapter)