He didn't have any special ideas. Anyway, the contract that was finalized was time-limited. It was not yet certain who would beg who. The discovery of the news about the large oil field could make the cooperation between the two parties closer. After all, they have the same interests.

We can face many problems together.

Sheffield is not bragging about himself. His grasp of the historical context is definitely better than these natives, and much better. As long as he does not offend the public and abide by certain rules, development and growth is a sure thing. But can he become more detached and become a member of various circles?

The existence of a large financial group is no longer a matter of individuals carrying a heavy burden, but depends on whether others are willing or not.

Blindly eating alone and driving others to death, if one operation is not done well, they may be attacked by a group. According to fantasy, it means that it has violated the laws of the plane, so now Sheffield is consolidating its achievements,

He restrained himself from extending his hand further and further, and instead began to support his friends in the south.

But he couldn't just focus on people from Dixie. He always had to find a few friends among the Yankees, so he would definitely strictly abide by the contract with the Rockefeller family.

This gave rise to the idea of ​​​​evaluating the family business and choosing which part should be listed and which part should be hidden. The part that seems harmless to humans and animals should be listed, and the more important part should continue to make a fortune quietly.

With this idea in mind, Sheffield knew that he should go out, so he told Annabel that he was going to see the land where the oil field was discovered, and at the same time, he also told everything about his thoughts.

"Rockefeller is lucky!" Annabel's reaction was exactly the same as Sheffield's. She thought for a while and said, "The relationship between the family and the DuPont family is not good. Rockefeller and Carnegie had a bad relationship in the early years. The key is the financial field. Based on my relationship with Rockefeller

I understand that he and Morgan will definitely not stand together. Both of them are too powerful and will not bow to each other at all, but Morgan is still very attractive to other people."

After briefly sorting out the current relationships between major companies, Annabel continued, "They are all companies in the north. Only our home base is in the south. This has advantages and disadvantages, depending on whether they compete with each other or not.

If the contacts are large, if their contacts account for the majority, we will be in more danger. If the competition is larger, we will be very comfortable, so we cannot deal with all companies at the same time, and we always have to have one or two friends."

"I think so too, grandma! Within the contract period, if it is a large oil field, it will definitely not be fully exploited. If we use oil interests to tie up Standard Oil, there should be no chance of uprooting our family." Sheffield said eloquently.

He said, "Also, the Democratic Party is currently in opposition, and the Democratic Party color in our family is too strong. William McClay was supported by almost all major companies in becoming president, except for our United Company."

"If we have a harmonious relationship with Standard Oil, we can also contact William McClay through Standard Oil to repair the misunderstanding caused by the election time." Sheffield finished all his thoughts in one breath, and then said, "Of course I want to

Go take a look and assess the situation."

"You are free to go wherever you go." Annabel stretched out her hand and waved in the direction of the door. Her meaning was too simple, go!

Now the United Company needs to repair its relationship with the White House, because this year in Sheffield's memory, the United States has officially begun to turn to overseas interests, but it happens to be the Republican Party. If it does not repair its relationship with the White House, it will not be able to catch the ride, and it may be less.

Lots of opportunities to share the cake.

In his heart, Sheffield is already prepared to confront the White House and fight for his own share. Even his partners are already prepared for this, but if this goal can be achieved with the acquiescence of the White House, that is not

Is it better? Going against the federal government is still unwise after all.

Not to mention Sheffield's whereabouts, Rockefeller Jr. learned the news at Standard Oil. He almost jumped up and immediately made the decision to go to Texas. This may be a new oil-producing area.

If it could match Pennsylvania's oil production, it would represent a significant expansion of Standard Oil's empire.

The impatient little Rockefeller almost wanted to grow wings and fly to Texas. Of course, he came to Chicago, the transportation hub of the United States, to visit his sister.

"Just say I'm not here. I went to Paris. I just left a few days ago!" When Edith Rockefeller heard her brother coming to the door, her face suddenly changed and she held her swollen belly and ordered, "Send him back and tell me that I will be here in half a year."

return."

This made the young Rockefeller full of doubts, but he was soon attracted by the news of the exploration team's victory. In terms of family ties and family business, family business was more important. Anyway, Edith Rockefeller was already an adult.

, also should have its own life.

When Rockefeller arrived at the site where the oil was being explored, he saw that the area was full of derricks. The oil workers were busy working nervously, but everything nearby was orderly and there was no mess at all. There were well-dressed people everywhere.

The people patrolling were a little different from what he imagined.

"I thought there would be many oil businessmen from all over the country coming!" After seeing Sheffield, Rockefeller Jr. sighed and said, "It turns out that the oil wells in other states are like this. Once there is news about oil,

It’s all so crowded, it’s like people from all over the country are here!”

Sheffield mingled his hands together, leaned back slightly after listening to Little Rockefeller's words, and said slowly, "This is private land, what are you thinking? If you dare to break in, do you really think that I don't dare to kill people?"

"Then we must acquire nearby land immediately to maximize the benefits. I believe you are a local, so you must have done it, right?" Little Rockefeller asked expectantly. The more land Sheffield acquires, the smaller their share will be.

The bigger.

"No!" Sheffield simply shook his head, which greatly disappointed Rockefeller. He prepared to contact people to purchase local land, but was directly blocked by his partners. "Thirty miles north and south and twenty miles east and west from here are joint land.

Company, you said that the oil companies coming from all over the country are digging wells outside this range."

"Your land? Is it all? How big is it?" Rockefeller Jr. said dryly, seeming to think that the partners of Standard Oil were a bit unfathomable.

"Land is the main property of United Company. The area of ​​this land is 240,000 acres." Sheffield said with a white tooth. "All residents in this area are rented by employees of United Company. There is no

Every inch of land belongs to them. They are just living here temporarily. Of course, I will not drive them away. On the private land in my own yard, they can also drill oil wells if they want. I can't even give up a place to live.

Give it to them, it's their private land."

After expressing his generosity, Sheffield led little Rockefeller to an oil drilling rig. Sheffield did not have the ability to see the quality of oil at a glance, but little Rockefeller was different. Standard Oil Company was a giant built on it. He

How is it possible that the oil quality cannot be determined?

"I just want to kill you!" Little Rockefeller was silent for a long time after looking at it, and finally said this with greed.

"I'll take this as a joke, otherwise there will be no heirs to Standard Oil. This is Texas!" Sheffield emphasized nonchalantly, glanced sideways, sighed and said softly, "Put the gun away."

Get up... John is our partner, he's just joking."

It was not good for the leader of such a large enterprise to speak without any seriousness. Sheffield felt that he had to say a few words to Rockefeller, but considering that he needed help from the other party, he swallowed his words.

"Edith went to Paris. I didn't see her when I passed by Chicago this time." Little Rockefeller sighed suspiciously.

"Ah? Went to Paris! Maybe something happened. Has she been abroad before?" Upon hearing the news, Sheffield also expressed concern. He didn't know what happened to Edith Rockefeller recently.

The two just talked for a while and then entered the next stage in an instant. Because the exploitation has just begun, the size of the oil area and the estimated reserves are unknown. However, one thing can be confirmed. The discovery of this large oil field will make the two companies

Cooperation has become closer than ever before, and nothing binds people's hearts more than interests.

In the small town of Kilgore, two young men who smelled of asphalt settled here temporarily. There is no better way to grasp the accurate context than to visit the scene in person. Sheffield repeatedly assured that he was definitely a law-abiding citizen, and whatever the contract said, he would

How to fulfill it? This made young Rockefeller feel relieved.

"The contract is protected by law, unless I can deceive you into transferring the shares, but obviously you will not be deceived." Sheffield frowned and thought for a long time, "Because of Standard Oil, I can't use some measures against ordinary people on you.

tricks, so you can rest assured that the reserves will not delay our cooperation."

"We are all honest businessmen, so naturally everything follows the contract." Rockefeller Jr. nodded with satisfaction, "This will make our cooperation indestructible, and no one can resist us."

Rockefeller Jr. has already expressed an important attitude. Because of the emergence of this oil producing area, he is willing to stand by his partners under any circumstances.
Chapter completed!