I believe that the discovery of this large oil field can bring the cooperation between United Company and Standard Oil further. Driven by interests, everything will fall into place. With this foundation, everything will be much easier to talk about.

"In my impression, Cuba has appeared in various newspapers for a long time. The popularity has not subsided for such a long time, which shows that many people are indeed very concerned about Cuba." Sheffield said pointedly, "Tariffs have increased.

The competition among major companies is fierce, and I believe many people are under pressure, right? If you are under pressure, you should vent it."

Fighting a war is the best way to release stress when troubles arise. Competition in the domestic market is too fierce, and a controllable market is needed as a dumping ground. No matter how you look at it, a place on your doorstep is more suitable. Just like the United States attaches great importance to America, the Republic

It attaches great importance to Southeast Asia, just as Russia attaches great importance to Eastern Europe. This is an instinctive reaction.

"Actually, there are such remarks and thoughts, but everything is still unknown." Young Rockefeller heard Sheffield's implication and secretly lamented that the Democrats really have a hound-like sense of smell for war. Where is the possibility of war breaking out, there is no way to avoid these Dixies.

human eyes.

"That's true, we have to guide public opinion. Everything is still unknown now. I still want to annex Canada, but it's just a thought." Sheffield chuckled, paused and continued, "But I personally think that it is necessary

Get our share as Dixie people."

"William, you can really joke!" Young Rockefeller couldn't help but smile. That was a colony of the British Empire, and there was no place where the United States could move.

Sheffield lit a cigar and started smoking. He was actually not kidding at all. He was from Dixie, so he naturally hoped that the war would be far away from his hometown. It was a natural idea, and he puffed out a column of smoke and continued, "At the moment, I think

To get some benefits, to be honest, I am ready to fight for the country. The initial idea is that Coca-Cola will be used as a special drink for military soldiers. Because of the convenient geographical environment, the guns and ammunition used by the military are handed over to

We produce at home, this is also to save some money for the country, and also I can help the federal government increase the Dixie people's support for the war, that's all for now, if there are other conditions, I will think about it."

If there are other conditions, I will think about it again? Little Rockefeller was so angry that he laughed, "Don't forget the last election. You finally led the public opinion to counterattack, which shocked William McClay. How are these conditions of yours?

Are the Democrats in power?"

"The federation is supposed to serve big companies. Isn't the joint company not meeting the standards of a big company? As for the matters between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, they are all internal conflicts of the United States. If we are going to war with a foreign country, shouldn't we unite all the forces that can be united?

How about not touching the southern ports, we are quite busy ourselves." Sheffield changed to a comfortable position and leaned on the chair, lazily said, "Everyone knows that the Democratic Party is warlike, but sometimes it is necessary to

To have the respect of the federal government, we can also be pacifists."

"Military ammunition is produced by your family. Are you here for DuPont?" Rockefeller Jr. thought about Sheffield's requirements one by one. "This may make DuPont's life even more difficult."

"This is an exaggeration. The combined strength of DuPont is stronger than most people estimate, and it can even be said to be more difficult to deal with than Carnegie. Together with another company, Laughlin Rand Company, if the three companies count on this share of military use, they will have to wait for a long time.

They starved to death. The most important company for military ammunition is the Rand Corporation. Rand Corporation has a narrow business scope. Our United Corporation and the DuPont Consortium are both comprehensive companies. The main competition is also in civilian explosives and chemical products." Xie

Field commented, neither humble nor overbearing, "The reason why DuPont Consortium is stronger than United Company is that it is chemically stronger than United Company. There is fierce competition between the two parties in civilian explosives and Rand Company, but Rand Company is the weakest."

"If it is just the supply of military ammunition, we will all have to rely on the northwest wind. The DuPont Consortium has a basic base in industry and mining. Civilian explosives are not very competitive. The chemical industry is even better than the United Company. But I also got the German

Bayer's help is filling the gap." Sheffield said, "So don't look at DuPont as bloated. One person has one idea. In fact, it is much stronger than Carnegie. What is the value of such heavy assets as industrial and mining? You are also a giant in the oil industry.

, it should be clear.”

"But land is also an important asset!" Rockefeller Jr. looked at the oil wells still in operation outside and said with deep understanding, "Who knows what is buried under the land? There is not necessarily a mountain to have a mine."

"So the entanglement between the United Company and the DuPont Consortium cannot be decided in a short time. Winning the supply of military ammunition is only a small part of it." Sheffield's face was full of helplessness, and he wanted to complete the goal.

We still have to bear the burden and move forward.

As for why he talked to Rockefeller Jr. about DuPont, Sheffield naturally had his own reasons. The giants from the northeastern states were gathered together. Although the population was much farther than the south, it was different from Sheffield United Company, which did not even look north. After the defeat of the United Company

I just kept a low profile for a long time, watched these giants compete, and farmed my land honestly.

The reason for everything is that ten years ago, Standard Oil and the DuPont Consortium had a feud. At that time, the DuPont Consortium was still under the leadership of Henry Dupont. The United Company was still farming in Texas, smuggling, and gun factories all relied on the South.

To maintain the gunpowder tradition, the DuPont Consortium became the dominant player in the gunpowder industry, attracting the attention of the Rockefeller family, and the two families had an inevitable conflict of interest.

Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company already controlled two-thirds of the nitric acid market and other important raw material markets for explosives. Therefore, the Rockefeller family believed that they should control the explosive market for granted. They sent a delegation and they went straight to Delaware.

DuPont headquarters. At the negotiation table, they asked DuPont to transfer a considerable part of the explosives market to Mobil. DuPont flatly refused.

Rockefeller has raw materials in his hands, and the DuPont Consortium also has its own raw material industries and mines to supply, as well as many patents in the field of gunpowder. For this reason, the DuPont Consortium has also found foreign aid, the steel magnate Carnegie, and a war has begun around the market, raw materials, and patents.

On the verge of breaking out.

However, the emergence of antitrust laws prevented this battle, and Standard Oil encountered troubles from antitrust laws. It was caught in a long litigation and settlement. Although the antitrust laws have not had a fatal effect until now, it still has

The opportunity to teach the DuPont complex a lesson was passed up.

"Ten years ago, if your father had ignored antitrust laws and insisted on destroying the DuPont Conglomerate, what would the situation be like now?" Sheffield was very interested in this question and asked the young Rockefeller in front of him.

"It's easy for you to say. There are Carnegie and others watching from the side. In the end, the market and raw material production areas were given up and transferred to the DuPont Consortium. The reasons are very complicated. Some people still don't want Standard Oil to control too much.

Industry." Young Rockefeller hesitated, apparently unwilling to say more on this issue.

Every family has its own hard-to-remember experience. Although Standard Oil today can be regarded as successful in every aspect, it has not been smooth sailing. Whether it was the loss of thousands of oil workshops in the early years or the series of decisions made later. There must be countless

The enemies of the Qing Dynasty fell, but some had a chance to escape, and some strong ones survived. In the early years, there was Carnegie, and in recent years, there was the DuPont Consortium.

"If the United Company faced off against the DuPont Conglomerate and Standard Oil faced off against the Carnegie Steel Company, maybe this problem could be solved." Sheffield joked, half-seriously.

"Of course we can cooperate if there is a chance!" Little Rockefeller's heart moved, and the idea went through his mind. However, because of the feud over money, it is not an unbearable grudge against a company of their size. I can only say that if there is a chance to add insult to injury, he

I will definitely not miss a good opportunity.

With the evaluation of the East Texas oil fields, Rockefeller Jr. also became busy and established a branch of Standard Oil in Texas. Because of the expansion of common interests, he was driven by the common interests and contacted a person who could

The man who interfaced with President William McKinley.

Senator Mark Hanna, during the election of William McClay and William Bryan, Mark Hanna was responsible for raising funds for William McClay's election, raising more than 3.5 million U.S. dollars and printing more than 200 million copies of the campaign

It is estimated that the manual has not been used up yet and can be used in the next general election.

After William McClay became president, he directly appointed a senator as Secretary of State and made Mark Hanna a backup senator, which was considered a return favor.

William McClay's selection received full support from Standard Oil and others, and Rockefeller Jr. now asked Mark Hanna to serve as an intermediary to repair the relationship between Sheffield Consolidated and the White House.

Mark Hanna, who came to Texas for a nominal vacation, appeared in front of Sheffield and Rockefeller Jr. in such a situation. When he saw the two young men who were about to put on a pair of trousers, Mark Hanna knew that,

The two of them also had other purposes.

"How cautious, elections are all conflicts among citizens. The Democratic and Republican parties are all one family, dear Mr. Mark!" Sheffield first expressed his goodwill to Mark Hanna, "As a supporter of the Republicans, Mr. Rockefeller is also

As a partner of a joint company, there is nothing we can’t discuss.”

"That's right, Mr. Mark, there is nothing wrong with the election to win, and the result has already been determined." Rockefeller Jr. said in support, "I believe Mr. President, what I hope more is to get the support of both parties, rather than to be the president of half the people.
Chapter completed!