Chapter 56: Each with His Own Agenda
Sheffield had unknowingly called the other person by name, and his shameless face of flattering the powerful and bullying the weak was clearly visible on the paper. The other person was the richest man in the United States, the emperor of the oil industry.
If he really wanted to cooperate with a company in the north, Sheffield couldn't think of anyone more suitable than Rockefeller. In fact, for most of the history of the United States, Morgan was actually stronger than Rockefeller. After all, the Morgan family rose decades earlier than Rockefeller. Don't underestimate these decades in the early stage, which can determine many things.
If it weren't for the old Rockefeller, who was like a system loophole, Morgan could be said to be unrivaled in the United States. And Rockefeller's descendants obviously did not repeat the mistakes of their early partner, the railroad tycoon Vanderbilt, and the five Rockefeller brothers emerged in their descendants.
The current Rockefeller family can be said to be at the most powerful period in family history. Old Rockefeller continued to expand his business empire until his death, and it is still forty years since old Rockefeller passed away.
Just like what the old man said, Sheffield knew that the successive rulers of the Rockefeller family had only two wishes, the first was to make money, and then to use the money to live a long life. The young Rockefeller opposite him was already the shortest-lived ruler of the Rockefeller family, leaving us prematurely at the age of 85.
The youngest of Rockefeller Jr.'s five sons lived to be 101 years old, successfully breaking the record of Rockefeller Sr. He waited until heart transplant surgery matured and had six hearts replaced in his lifetime, fully demonstrating what it means to buy longevity with money.
As for where these hearts came from, who knows? Anyway, aren't there many people in this world who would sacrifice their lives for money?
At this stage, there is no ally more powerful than Rockefeller. Sheffield certainly wants to go further and establish his position in the United States, but he will not be so stubborn as to directly point the spearhead at Rockefeller. He dare not even think about going against the big boss without clearing out the small soldiers.
Moreover, unlike industries that could be crushed by introducing European technology, Rockefeller's oil industry was not so easy to crush. The modern oil industry itself originated in the United States. When the oil industry first emerged, Rockefeller was one of its members. It can be said that when it comes to various technologies in the oil industry, Sheffield couldn't even find foreign aid. Even if he brought in foreign aid, he couldn't beat the Rockefeller family.
Rockefeller's industrial moat can be said to be extremely solid! It is the imperialism of complete commerce.
Sheffield agreed in principle to the cooperation, and a hint of joy flashed in Rockefeller Jr.'s eyes. The family had been planning to enter Texas for a long time, and if they wanted to enter Texas, they could not avoid Sheffield, the big farmer.
Now that I have the approval of this Texas farmer, I can say that I am halfway to success. "It is my honor to get the help of the Sheffield family."
"As long as there is mutual respect in cooperation, it will also be an honor for the Sheffield family." Sheffield spoke with a double meaning. Don't try to replicate Pennsylvania's dark history of squeezing out competitors.
"Of course it's mutual respect! Rockefeller has its own business credit! And it always respects capable partners." Rockefeller Jr. understood what the other party meant, and also made his own guarantee.
The two people facing each other had a family name flashing in their minds, the Vanderbilt family, the railroad tycoon. Once a family shows signs of decline, competitors will swarm in like sharks smelling blood.
Rockefeller had several partners in his early years, among whom the railroad tycoon Vanderbilt family gave great help to the Rockefeller family. As for the Vanderbilt family, it is now in a clear decline. The reason why it still has a strong presence is that the family assets left by the Vanderbilt family are too huge to be lost in a short time.
The Vanderbilt family, which is envied by ordinary people, is now just a topic of conversation for many entrepreneurs of the same period. Since the death of William Henry Vanderbilt, the leader of the second generation of the Vanderbilt family, ten years ago, the entire Vanderbilt family has been caught up in endless display of wealth, banquets and building of mansions.
Of course, according to later generations, such a life was very European. It was indeed very European. The Vanderbilt family even married into the British aristocracy and married their daughter to Churchill's cousin.
Vanderbilt's manor was decorated in a completely French style, with a magnificent Louis XIV style hall, and a living room with stained glass windows and hardwood benches removed from a monastery, etc. Many murals were also chiseled from France and pasted on the ceiling.
Vanderbilt represents another side of America's wealthy, who admired the lifestyle of European aristocrats, just as a hundred years later, many business tycoons of the Republic tried every means to live a more American life.
"In fact, you are still very popular in the United States, and there will be countless sons of wealthy people around you." In order to ensure the success of this communication, Rockefeller Jr. held a rare small banquet to entertain the heir of the Sheffield family who had just returned to the country. This would never be allowed when Rockefeller Sr. was at the manor.
"Really? But I never feel valued and cared for in front of you!" Anne glanced at Sheffield.
"This is different!" Sheffield shook his head slightly and glanced at the little Rockefeller not far away, muttering to himself, it would be great if the heir of the Rockefeller family was like his sister.
Edith Rockefeller, Rockefeller's sister, had just married McCormick, the daughter of reaper inventor Cyrus McCormick, founder of International Harvester. Rockefeller bought about $30 million worth of shares in International Harvester.
However, the reputation of this Rockefeller princess is similar to that of the Vanderbilt heir. She likes to live a European life.
Almost at the same time, Rockefeller Jr. turned his obscure gaze away from the jealous couple and muttered in his heart, "It would be great if this heir of the Sheffield family was just like his father in Paris."
"Just a sip, and let's drink to my future closest friend!" Sheffield raised his glass with a gentle smile.
"Okay, if our two companies cooperate, it will definitely shock everyone." Rockefeller Jr. stood up and responded enthusiastically. Bang! The two people clinked their glasses across the long table.
(End of this chapter)
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