"I think the Ministry of Justice will use its own methods to make things develop in a favorable direction." Knox's smile gradually disappeared and he said calmly, "Can I understand that you are threatening the country?"

"Can I also understand that you are threatening a legitimate enterprise?" Edith Rockefeller stood up dissatisfied and shouted without giving in, "Who do you think you are, the Russian Czar or the German Emperor? Say it out loud.

It’s the law, I feel like our country is heading in the direction of out-of-control dictatorship, and the root cause lies with the Ministry of Justice.”

"Edith, we can't be like them. Everyone knows that our companies are the most law-abiding. How can we get involved with these people who know the law and break the law? They will drag us from a very high level to a low level with them.

level, and then use rich experience to defeat us." Sheffield reached out and held Edith Rockefeller's hand, pulled the woman to sit down again, and murmured unmoved, "The Department of Justice does nothing every day.

If you do, you just know how to trouble legal businessmen. If you can talk, talk, if you can't, don't talk. I have such a busy day, how can I have time to chat with these people."

"There is no need to be sarcastic." President Roosevelt took a deep look at the man and woman in front of him, thought for a moment, and said, "We are doing things that are beneficial to the country. We do not regard ourselves as the Russian Czar or the Emperor of the German Empire. Many

Businesses all have misunderstandings about the federal government, but Northern Securities Company controls the lifeline of the country's economy, which is not allowed. As for the beef and can trust issues, it's not impossible to talk about it."

"Theodore!" Knox frowned and looked at his back with some confusion.

"Please listen to me. Unlike some panicked companies, United Corporation seems to be well prepared for antitrust laws." Roosevelt nodded at his partners, then looked at Sheffield and said, "Is it caution or is there something that transcends everything?"

It doesn’t matter now. In short, you are not worried about the Ministry of Justice at all, because we also pay attention to the law, we will definitely follow the procedures, and we will never mess around. Then let’s talk formally now, there is no need to be sarcastic.

, let’s state each other’s conditions and see if we can accept them.”

"I hope that during the president's term, all of United's properties will be exempted from antitrust laws. This must be guaranteed by the Department of Justice in writing, and I will take this guarantee away as evidence." Sheffield said.

Listen, he was not polite at all and said, "To be fair, except for a few industries, the United Company has nothing to do with antitrust laws. Beef and canned food are all industries that ensure the interests of farmers, not for the pursuit of profits. My company invests heavily.

Emerging industries, as everyone in the industry can see, are about opening up new job opportunities, not robbery. They are different from companies like Northern Securities. Receiving a subpoena from the Ministry of Justice this time is very confusing in itself. I think

My current demands are not excessive."

"If you follow what you said, it's not too much." President Roosevelt pushed his eyes, and his eyes under the lenses were lost in thought. As he thought, he said, "I want the United Company to give up the land near the port of Hawaii.

And the federal government will not contribute a cent, but the materials for the expansion of the military port can be ordered from your industry. At the same time, it is impossible for the Ministry of Justice to exempt the joint company. There will only be a private compromise between the Ministry of Justice and the joint company. Written records can

Keep it with you, but you cannot make it public, and the Ministry of Justice will not admit it if it is made public. This is a compromise agreed verbally by both parties."

After both stated their conditions, Roosevelt and Sheffield fell into a long silence, thinking about where else they could make a fuss. Although the federal government now has demands from others, Roosevelt did not think that he was completely at a disadvantage.

, the interests that should be fought for the United States still need to be fought for.

Therefore, after Sheffield raised objections on the issue of land compensation, Roosevelt said unmoved that the United Company should also be grateful. When the United Company had financial problems due to the Panama Canal, the federal government resolutely took over and helped.

United Corporation avoided the crisis.

"That's wrong to say, my dear Mr. President, the Panama Canal is so important to the United States Navy, can't you see the benefits to the national interest? What you are saying now is like receiving a hot baked potato."

Sheffield spread his hands, even if he was acting like a hooligan, he didn't do that.

"I could have waited for the United Company to go bankrupt and intervene, but the fact is that I didn't." Roosevelt said with a smile, "It is for the national interest, but that is one-fifth of the federal government's budget. Did you lose money? As a

Enterprises and joint companies that assume social responsibility should be grateful."

What a grateful company the United Company is. It took the initiative to blow up the dam and gave the federal government a reason to take over. Isn’t this enough?

Sheffield never believed that what he did was wrong. It was good for the United Company, good for the country, and only bad for black people and the country of Panama. It was obviously a butcher knife wielded by both parties, but he was bleeding all over. Isn't it inappropriate?

However, he also admitted that it would be even more detrimental to his side if he could not talk about this kind of thing. The federal government could easily distance themselves from the relationship, and President Roosevelt was really not an easy opponent to deal with.

The two parties had just stated their conditions at first, but they did not expect that this would be the final condition. Any possible retreat was impossible. Sheffield only brought the topic to the land compensation payment. After several times with no results, Sheffield stopped pressing it.

This is the problem.

The exchange between the two parties is that the United Company will give up the land near the military port for free, and the federal government will purchase the materials for the expansion of the military port from the companies affiliated to the United Company. In exchange, the federal government will no longer be responsible for the land under the United Company during President Roosevelt's term.

Industry conducts antitrust litigation.

The Ministry of Justice and the joint company have reached a private compromise and can sign a written agreement, but it will not be announced to the public. The lawsuit against the Canned Beef Trust will still follow the process. At an appropriate time, the Ministry of Justice will withdraw the lawsuit when no one is paying attention.

Make the entire lawsuit disappear.

This meeting was just a verbal agreement, and the two parties will then sign a formal land transfer and compromise agreement.

"Theodore, this man in front of me is the most arrogant rich man I have ever seen." After Knox waited until Sheffield and Edith Rockefeller left, he could no longer bear the anger in his heart and said, "Let the Admiralty

What if the land is directly confiscated?"

"Oh, my dear friend, I know you are angry." Roosevelt looked at his friend and comforted him, "We act in accordance with the law and cannot act like an imperial country, right? This is a weakness of our federal government.

Sometimes, we do feel a little helpless, but this is what makes our country attractive."

"Moreover, he has been prepared, more fully prepared than any trust. On the contrary, the previous investigation by the Ministry of Justice was wrong and did not know the composition of this special trust. If the lawsuit continues, it is likely that there will be no result for several years. The matter is also

It’s not that there is no room for change, and the United Company’s exemption is just that within my term, if there is more sufficient evidence, it can be restarted.”

President Roosevelt comforted his capable officers and hoped that the Department of Justice would not be depressed because of this small setback. There was a bigger prey in front of him, and Northern Securities Company needed to fight. Knox only recovered a little when he mentioned Northern Securities Company.

Fighting spirit, yes, there are bigger prey that need him.

"William, you are so wonderful." If it were on a special occasion, Edith Rockefeller's compliment might arouse some colored associations, but on the road, this is just a simple compliment, "You can actually force someone to

The Department of Justice bows its head.”

"It's the threat from the Japanese navy that makes our president have to weigh it. He can't really order the military to confiscate the land under my name. If he does, it will really be no different from an imperial country."

Sheffield said flatly, "And some details are worthy of scrutiny. Maybe our president is also planting nails."

"You mean that if the Republican Party takes power again in the next election, it will restart the investigation of the United Company." Edith Rockefeller thought for a moment, but it was not impossible.

"They still have to be elected." Sheffield chuckled and said, "If the Russo-Japanese War broke out earlier and the defeat of Imperial Russia occurred earlier, combined with the defeat of Imperial Russia, the Democratic Party might be in the White House now. What a pity.

, it’s impossible for all the favorable conditions to be on my side. Forget it, let’s not mention the things that have already come to fruition, I’m not someone who can’t afford to lose.”

Not to mention the subsequent impact, at least if Roosevelt's term does not cause trouble for him, the deal will not be considered a loss. And if the Ministry of Justice is bowed, no matter at any time or place, with this kind of result, Sheffield can hold his head high.

, walk with the wind.

The chief lawyer of United Company also came to Washington before the formal trial of Northern Securities Company. In the eyes of others, Pat came to watch and find evidence that was beneficial to United Company and use it in future lawsuits.

However, Pat's high-spirited appearance puzzled many people, who couldn't understand why a senior lawyer didn't understand the principle of both prosperity and loss. Once Northern Securities loses the lawsuit, similar trusts will not reap the benefits.

Pat signed his name in a flash, and bang! With a kiss, he said to Assistant Attorney General Baker, who was standing in for Knox, he suppressed his pride and said, "I didn't expect that we would
Chapter completed!