Chapter 532 DuPont Loses the Case
Sheffield had been thinking that he should continue to coexist with Standard Oil and Morgan Bank, and eventually merge into a shadow group. He would then observe whether there were any groups that could take advantage of the situation and absorb them to rule the United States together.
Or find an opportunity to complete the second jump off the car, leaving everyone far behind and becoming the only one?
The former is almost the evolution of the ten largest financial groups in the United States. There may be a few fewer members, but the difference is not big. The latter is a big problem. In terms of the tradition of European civilization, the latter path is more difficult to follow. The Rothschild family, who holds the earth tightly in their hands like an octopus, only exists in conspiracy theories.
Moreover, if they only stood out in the United States, the danger was no less than that of merchants being slaughtered in imperial countries. Don't think that European civilization would not treat merchants in any way, otherwise why were Jews excluded? Philip IV wiped out the Knights Templar and finally won the reputation of the Just King. This has shown that when facing wealth, civilizations around the world are completely similar.
Even as a beacon of capitalism, the United States cannot be completely trusted. So why did large multinational corporations emerge in later generations? Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Orientals understand this, and so do Westerners.
"When the children grow up, it's time to choose a country to immigrate to." Sheffield asked himself. Although the Rothschild family later encountered force majeure obstacles, spreading the risks to different countries was definitely a correct decision.
You can try the second path. If you have the chance to become the only one, who will compete with you in the top ten financial groups? The reputation of the Big Three is indeed loud, but how can it be as domineering as the name of Augustus?
For a slave owner who looks three steps ahead and regards Sima Yi as his life mentor, he still has to adhere to the principle of what can be done but not said. Rapid development is important, but stability is equally above all else.
If Kiko Sato hadn't been a little impatient, Sheffield could have stayed in the hotel forever based on his fantasy. However, the slave owner, who always adhered to the principle of ladies first, finally agreed to accompany the woman for a walk.
Apart from complaining about the lack of cherry blossoms, Sato Kyoko is quite satisfied with the United States. She lamented that Japan is an island country and does not have such a large territory, so it is very difficult to gain a foothold in this highly competitive world.
"There are many disadvantages to being a small country, but there are also advantages. Britain's position in Europe is similar to that of Japan, on the edge of the central civilization, so it can develop everything it wants without being disturbed, and finally luckily have all the factors that will make it soar into the sky." Sheffield did not mean to be too much of an American exception. In fact, at the beginning of the century, the American exception could only be shouted at home. If it went to Europe, Americans could only get the same treatment as India in front of the Republic.
"Your country has such a large land area, of course you can't understand the thoughts of Japan." Sato Kyoko lowered her head and said in a low voice.
"If Japan wasn't an island, there would be no Japan." Sheffield knew that Sato Kyoko thought she was being easy to say, but she really didn't mean it. "Japan really needs to thank the fact that it is an island country for its existence. That's why your Meiji Restoration was launched so quickly, and it gave you an advantage over other countries. As the saying goes, a small ship is easier to turn around. Keep your own traditions, and don't blindly learn from Europeans."
Sheffield had long seen through that blind learning would only lead to failure. Many netizens in later generations blindly gave advice to the Qing Dynasty, saying that it should learn from Britain and Germany. In fact, the history of the Republic, which is the most suitable for learning, has proved that it is necessary to learn from another big country, not a country with the same area and population as a province. Except for the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union, there is no other country for China to learn from.
The two of them didn't go too deep into the topic. Sheffield did chat about Romance of the Three Kingdoms with Sato Kyoko for a while, but the conversation was interrupted immediately. He suddenly remembered that he had talked about it with Sato Sukeo, and didn't want to talk about the same topic with his daughter. How about talking about Kusunoki Masashige who devoted his seven lives to serving his country? If this topic was a bit too ****, the slave owner felt for the first time that his knowledge was not enough and he lived up to the level of keyboard warrior.
She was happily chatting with a woman from a country with whom she had a very bad relationship. Even Sheffield's bodyguards could only pretend not to see it. This shows great professionalism. The so-called standards are of course set by people. Sheffield thinks Sato Kyoko is a good girl. She is a good girl. This will not change just because the United States and Japan will fight sooner or later!
J.P. Morgan Jr. expressed some concerns about the Supreme Court's ruling and reminded the federal government to be vigilant about the last financial crisis, which could cause the economy to regress if it causes corporate panic.
There is no doubt that in the eyes of the DuPont family, Morgan Jr. must have exerted his strength, which can be regarded as a warning to the federal government. This is a great shot in the arm for the DuPont family, which has been suffering recently.
Sheffield, who was still a licker in Washington, naturally knew that this kind of hypocritical behavior would not change anything. The expectations of the DuPont family would eventually be dashed. Morgan Jr. was just pretending to help the DuPont family. As for whether the DuPont family was pretending to be helped, no one knew.
Under such circumstances, Sheffield also met with Konstantinovich frequently to follow the latest developments of the case.
"You are too anxious. We have met three times this week alone. If people knew about this, there might be comments that are unfavorable to me. I have to be responsible to the public." Konstantinovich spread his hands and felt helpless when he saw Sheffield again.
"Stop talking nonsense. Were you elected as the Assistant Attorney General? You were appointed by Minister Olney! I don't say I know much about politics, but I know that election results have nothing to do with the civil service system." Sheffield gestured with his hand and said, "This country has never been decided by thousands of legislators at all levels, but managed by a civil service system across the country. So when did you, a successful civil servant who goes to work on time, become responsible to the voters?"
"I can't afford to offend you. Actually, we are just following the procedures now. The federal government has its own procedures, and you can't just rush them." Konstantinovich surrendered and shook his head, "Isn't it okay to just wait for the results calmly?"
"I understand! The great United States has its own national conditions!" Sheffield snorted and said helplessly, "I tell you, I have been thinking about this for more than a year or two, and the final result must be in my favor. I will not accept a ruling that is unfavorable to me. The attitudes of several supreme judges are ambiguous. Give me their home addresses and relatives' materials. Whatever you want, just name a price."
Sheffield, who reeks of money, made a very flamboyant statement, which is very consistent with the attitude of panning for gold in the dung during the Gilded Age. He must take this opportunity to settle the case.
Konstantinovich said that it was not a big problem and that he was cautious and did not make any final promises because as an assistant attorney general, he could not make any promises, as there would be risks if he made any promises.
Sheffield said that after becoming a civil servant, your conscience has been greatly damaged. Not only you, but also Carter, who is a lawyer, is like this. When they meet, they don't talk properly, beat around the bush, and can talk meaningless nonsense for two hours.
"I actually thought that Pierre Dupont would give in to you," Konstantinovich began to change the subject again. "In fact, he should also know in his heart that the Dupont family has little hope of winning the case."
"How could that be? If he comes here at this time, it's like giving me a way out. At the same time, I hope he won't come!" Sheffield rubbed his nose and said, "If he comes here and fails to achieve his goal, won't he just come here and be humiliated by me in vain? Besides, why did he come here to ask? Because of the unsolved case of the bullet forty years ago? To be honest, although I have an obligation to do this, I don't think my grandmother's idea makes sense. But even if it doesn't make sense, what does it matter? I'm going to do it anyway."
As for the fact that the DuPont family had already inquired about the news through Morgan Jr., Sheffield did not tell Konstantinovich about this. For now, this is still a private transaction.
After exchanging views again, Konstantinovich told Sheffield nothing more useful news except the date of the verdict. He sat for a while and then left.
In the evening, Sheffield received a telegram from New York, which sorted out the various industries of the DuPont family. It must be said that the fortress was breached from the inside. As an ally of the DuPont family, Morgan Jr. actually knew more about this partner than Sheffield. After deliberate inquiries, his estimates of these industries were more accurate.
Steel, mining, chemical plants, and the banking industry that has been developed in recent years, among which the chemical industry is second to none in the country. The total amount is 50 million US dollars. It also details the distribution plan, which part belongs to Sheffield, which part belongs to Rockefeller, and which part belongs to Morgan.
In fact, this is just a draft. Although everyone is excited to stage a three-nation partition of Poland, the specific division still needs to be carefully evaluated.
"I want the chemical plant, you can talk to John about the rest." Sheffield called Morgan Jr.'s office.
"Don't worry, I will have a good talk with him." Morgan Jr. held the microphone and looked at Rockefeller Jr., who was visiting here, with a smile on his face. "I will definitely not let him suffer any loss. Then John and I will wait for the news of your victory in Washington."
"Okay!" Sheffield answered briefly and then hung up the phone.
In early November, the Supreme Court held another hearing, and this time the fate of the DuPont consortium would be decided. The Supreme Court was surrounded by reporters early in the morning, and everyone was nervously waiting for the final result.
Sheffield did not go to watch the excitement again. It was enough to watch the excitement once. At about 2 pm, the nine justices made the final vote and ruled by 6 to 3 that DuPont violated the antitrust law by unfair competition. At the same time, by 8 to 1, they ruled that the Delaware Legislature was guilty in the tax reduction bill.
The news of the DuPont family's defeat was quickly spread across the country by reporters waiting at the Supreme Court.
(End of this chapter)
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