"I don't mean that, but if Mr. Carnegie insists on thinking that way, I can't help it." Sheffield put his hands on the table and said calmly, "Any business must have some sincerity. If it is negotiated like this, I believe it will be okay."

Nothing can be achieved from the negotiation. Negotiation is based on mutual respect, and I am not here to listen to the truth."

"This is not an attitude of proactive negotiation!" Carnegie said calmly, "Pittsburgh is the headquarters of Carnegie Steel Company. I am the master here. On the contrary, William, you have a bad temper."

Carnegie spoke calmly, reminding him that this was not New York, Arlington, or New Orleans. He was the owner of this place, and he should have a strong attitude. It was not too much to ask a question.

"I believe Mr. Carnegie didn't mean it this way!" Rockefeller Jr. said, "William is a man of his age and pursues efficiency in his work. In the beginning, the cooperation between Standard Oil and United Company was not very smooth. And I also believe that he

What I just said was not threatening at all. I have seen this kind of truth-telling and sincerity many times."

"I just said it casually. In fact, I think that with my own wealth, there is no problem in letting women grow up safely." Carnegie also took a step back and said, "Of course it is good to have other companies taking care of me, but it's okay if I don't."

"Well, of course you have the ability. After all, the suppression of the strike has only been a few years ago." Sheffield snorted and said in a sinister manner, "You are the boss in our country who is best at using the power of the union, and you can also use the power of the union to force

Other factories raise wages, wait until other factories can no longer sustain themselves, then engage in acquisitions, and finally turn against them and force workers to either cut wages or lay off workers. Not many people can withstand this combination."

The last strike event eventually turned into a conflict, wasn't it because this combination of punches finally got out of hand?

"No one can buy or sell to me by force!" Sheffield calmly stretched out his finger and shook it. "There are still six regiments of the Texas Army remaining, as well as retired armed personnel. Overseas Allied Forces

The company also has four overseas bases, namely Kuwait, Cuba, Liberia and Panama. The overseas joint company has more than 10,000 armed personnel. If I don’t threaten others, I am very friendly and will not accept threats in return. And Mr. Carnegie, you

The attack just now is just a scam in my eyes, and I hate this kind of blackmail very much."

Carnegie's attack just now has been defined as a confrontation in the eyes of Sheffield. It was basically Carnegie using the loopholes in his words to intimidate, hoping to gain the upper hand in the language. Unfortunately, the slave owners did not accept this trick.

"William, you seemed a little too impulsive just now." After Rockefeller and Sheffield left the Carnegie headquarters, they complained helplessly, "This is not like your usual self. Why is this like this?"

"It's better to be rejected by Carnegie than to have the financial resources to compete with the Morgan Alliance. This is just a step up." Sheffield tilted his head with a poker face, "There is actually no problem with the 1.5 times premium, but you and I and Xiao

If Morgan is manipulated like this, it's no longer a matter of money. It's embarrassing to spend money. I won't do this kind of thing. At worst, I hide in the south and don't come back. I will still be the king and dominate half of the United States. Anyway.

Among the Yankees, you are far more prestigious than me. I only appear as an alliance member in this negotiation, so it should not affect your personality. You can negotiate as you wish."

Sheffield wants to be a disruptor now. In fact, as he said, even if the merger really breaks down, it will have no impact on United Company at all. What United Company lacks now is not opportunities to make money.

It's about real funds, borrowed money being thrown around, and not investing in mergers and acquisitions. Instead, it can be used to make money in other industries.

Since they are all about making money, the only difference is that the methods of making money are different. What does it matter? Just make money!

"Leave the rest of the negotiations to me!" Young Rockefeller also knew that this was Sheffield giving himself a step up. If the financial resources of the Morgans really couldn't be matched by then, it would be easier to tell the truth about the breakdown of the negotiations.

Thinking about it this way, little Rockefeller felt that his brother-in-law, no, his partners had become a bit great. He simply sacrificed his personal interests to preserve the reputation of the two companies.

Today's series of changes may bring about a series of reactions, but the unhappy separation of Sheffield and Carnegie will indeed leave a way out for Standard Oil and United. To put it in perspective, they cannot defeat it.

Just by joining, the two companies can completely give up their dominance in the steel industry, and even package and sell the steel companies they control to Morgan, as long as the Morgan Alliance can afford the money.

Of the three major companies involved in the acquisition, Sheffield was the least concerned about it. The most concerned was the Morgans and Sons, and the second most concerned was Rockefeller Jr. Sheffield was completely on board with success, and failure to succeed would not affect him.

There were personal matters, and Sheffield was no longer present in the subsequent negotiations. The negotiations completely became a contest between Rockefeller Jr. and Morgan Jr., the two most powerful forces in the United States.

Sheffield was naturally not idle either. He had his own affairs. He looked at the man who looked strange at first glance and was still strange again. He frowned uncertainly and said, "Edith asked you to come here? How did you find this place? Looking for me."

What's the matter?"

"Boss William, I didn't expect you to be my peer!" After seeing Sheffield, a bright light burst out in the visitor's eyes, as if he had met his idol, and he quickly introduced himself, "My name is Fisher.

Chicagoans, people say you are the king of emerging industries, and I have wanted to meet you for a long time."

"Those are all false names!" Sheffield waved his hand and said with a scrutinizing gaze, "Do you know Edith Rockefeller?"

"Ah? We don't know each other very well. I haven't met Madam, I just wrote letters!" Fisher was stunned for a moment before speaking.

"Why are you writing to a woman when you have nothing to do?" Sheffield continued to ask insinuatingly, completely forgetting the purpose of the other party's visit. Although Edith Rockefeller was not a peerless beauty, she was even a little self-aware and always thought that she was

Yes, but after all, the relationship between husband and wife is what it is. As a man, good things always have to be hidden. From Sheffield's point of view, this boy may be older than himself. If he copies his own path and carries a heavy burden,

Okay, is this okay?

"I heard that Madam is your good friend, that's why I wrote this letter!" Fisher spoke again, which finally made Sheffield feel relieved, and continued, "Today's businessmen are competing in old fields.

, only you, boss, boldly intervened in emerging industries, protected the Tesla team under huge pressure, and single-handedly established the automotive industry, allowing it to flourish, which is admirable!"

Please continue, don't stop! Sheffield's face is full of enjoyment. Could it be that after entering the legendary American century, he, a slave owner, also has something called a fan?

Although Sheffield never said anything to the media, he couldn't stand the fact that one of his newspapers praised his boss. In addition, he had indeed made some moves in emerging industries. Under this kind of flattery, he was naturally more popular than some old men.

Welcome. Although there is also the New Orleans incident, it is not a black issue. The current citizens of the United States have little sympathy for the black community.

Fisher was a believer who was bewitched by the newspaper. He believed that his vision might be realized in this emerging industry king, so he mustered up the courage to write a letter, which led to today's meeting.

"It seems that I may hear some different news!" Sheffield pretended to be reserved and lowered his attitude. They are also laying off employees. Jack Ma spoke very tactfully. Alibaba's layoffs are to send a thousand talents to the outside world every year.

These are all places worth learning from.

"Mr. William, this washing machine can be driven by electricity!" Fisher said very modestly, "In fact, the application of electricity is not only for lighting. Many labors in our lives can be solved by electricity. I

I have a design drawing, and the idea may not be mature enough, but I really want your guidance. I think only you will find the value in it."

Things like washing machines have actually appeared for a long time. Steam washing machines appeared twenty years ago, and steam power began to replace human power. After hundreds of years of development and improvement, modern steam washing machines have made unparalleled improvements compared with the early days, but the principle is

Same. The functions of modern steam washing machines include steam washing and steam drying, using an intelligent water circulation system.

After steam washing machines, water-powered washing machines and internal combustion engine washing machines also appeared one after another. Of course, these washing machines have their own characteristics. There are no electric washing machines on the market yet. But then again, this should be the ancestor of white household appliances, right?

Sheffield looked at Fisher's design and compared it with the structure of later washing machines in his mind, but did not point out the differences. Instead, he said, "First of all, electric washing machines are definitely the most promising washing machines, more powerful than any other."

washing machines have a brighter future.”

Fisher's eyes lit up when he said this, and he felt how right he was to come to Pittsburgh from Chicago. Just as he was about to continue, the report from outside pushed in the door, interrupting the exchange between the two insiders, and shouted to Sheffield

Said, "Boss, Mr. John is back!"

"You can't believe it, I won!" Before anyone arrived, Rockefeller's uncontrollable proud voice came in, "I beat Morgan, I can't believe it, who is this?"
Chapter completed!