America's Road to Wealth

In the study, after Abel answered, there was another long silence between the three people.

This situation is relatively rare in the lives of two old guys.

Tonight, two veteran members of the Federal Advisory Committee felt the first challenge in the new century.

Looking at the two old guys with extremely poor expressions and saying nothing.

Abel stood up from the French Regency armchair.

"I will represent Smith Bank at the second regular meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee this year."

"I believe as Paul Wahlberg said - [There can't be anything evil in this.]"

"I will raise this proposal at the meeting when the time comes. I believe that people at the San Francisco Fed and Dallas Fed, and even people at other Federal Reserve banks, will be very interested in this proposal."

"That's it, gentlemen. I'm out. I haven't seen the host of tonight's banquet yet. This is a bit rude. I can't do this rude thing."

"I wish you both a pleasant party experience tonight."

Abel slowly spoke to the two of them. At the end of the sentence, he raised his right hand, put his middle and index fingers together, tapped his temple, and then gently pointed to the positions of David Rockefeller and John Chris Morgan. .

"Goodbye, gentlemen."

Under the warm and bright light, Abel, with a bright smile, turned and left.

In the comfortable study room, only David Rockefeller and John Chris Morgan were left.

"This guy is very likely to really do it. He is a very courageous guy. He has a very similar personality to the previous Slade Wilson. But this guy has more confidence than Slade Wilson."

Looking at the closed door, after a long silence.

David Rockefeller spoke softly.

Opposite him, John Cleese nodded slightly.

John Chris Morgan and Slade Wilson are actually the same age.

At that meeting, John Cleese, as the younger generation of the Morgen family, attended on behalf of Morgen.

He still remembered Slade Wilson's proposal at that meeting.

"Then...maybe it can be like how we dealt with Slade Wilson back then?"

said John Chris Morgan softly.

David didn't respond immediately.

Thirty years ago, Slade Wilson was actually the same as John Cleese when he attended that meeting.

It is their respective elders who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Federal Advisory Committee to increase their knowledge.

But during the meeting, Slade Wilson suddenly fired a cannon with great power.

Later, in order to calm down the thoughts of the California side in this regard.

On the east coast, some methods are quite useless.

As for the method, it is nothing more than coercion and inducement.

"I already said, it's not the same."

David Rockefeller replied: "This damn Dixie has very great initiative and influence on the Southerners. It is much more powerful than Slade Wilson was on the West Coast."

"We want to be like what we did against Slade Wilson. The chips we have to pay cannot be less, but if we have more chips, we won't be able to give up. Things will be very troublesome."

John Cleese also knew that David was right.

The core figure of the Morgen family suddenly became fierce.

"Or... we can consider..."

John Cleese touched his neck.

"Hehehe... no."

David Rockefeller sneered, then shook his head slightly:

"It's not necessary, and it's hard to do. Don't forget, this guy is a Dixie and related to Slade Wilson."

John Chris was silent for a moment, knowing that his idea just now was a bit naive.

After all, he is the core figure of a consortium.

Even if he is very young, even within his consortium, there may be many people who are still dissatisfied with him.

But no matter what, even though he is young, he is still one of the representative figures of a consortium.

Something was really going to happen.

Even within the other consortium, there will be many people applauding.

But in terms of revenge and retaliation, even the enemies within the consortium will still share their hatred and deal with the outside world.

This is a matter of principle.

It has been 236 years since the founding of the United States. Up to now, 9 generals have been assassinated, and 4 died due to assassination.

However, in more than 200 years, very few core figures of the consortium have been assassinated.

Donkeys and elephants fight against each other, and even attack each other's personnel. In fact, it is not a big deal.

But assassinating the core figures of the consortium is a bottom line issue within the class.

If someone really does something like this, no one knows what will happen in the United States.

John Cleese knew this too.

The core figure of the Morgen family just said this in a fit of enthusiasm.

It was just that his impression and concept of Abel had not yet changed.

John Cleese still regards Abel as an important figure on Wall Street, or an ordinary super rich man.

Rather than an equal to them, the core figure of the consortium.

The main reason is that Abel's rise is too fast.

It was so fast that no one could react.

He is already on an equal footing with them.

These people naturally need a process of adaptation.

This doesn't work, that doesn't work, John Chris Morgan just lies down.

"Then tell me what you think, David."

A long time ago, Rockefeller and Morgan were the two biggest competitors in the American financial world.

The two sides have been at odds for decades.

If there were no accidents, they would probably have been fighting until now.

However, now, even Chase Bank of Manhattan and Morgan Stanley have merged to form JPMorgan Chase...

The confrontation between them naturally no longer exists, and the two parties have become close collaborators.

The accident that caused all this to happen was the former gentleman of the Roosevelt family who has been marginalized and forgotten among the top wealthy families in the United States.

Having to eat a capitalist's Franklin Delano every day is too scary for capitalists and plutocrats.

It even forced everyone to unite to deal with his challenge.

Under pressure from Franklin Delano, Rockefeller and Morgan came together.

That's why we are in this situation now.

John Cleese was only in his fifties and David was almost 90.

David Rockefeller has held family power for more than 30 years.

John Chris Morgan has only been in office for a few years.

Many times, when speaking unanimously to the outside world.

John Cleese would be more than happy to follow in David's footsteps.

"The key is with those guys in California and Texas. The most important thing is Slade Wilson, does this guy really want to do it again?"

"We need to understand these problems first before we can take corresponding measures to address them."

John Cleese nodded, agreeing.

"Chris, your health is much better than mine. Or...can I trouble you to go to California?"

"no problem."

Facing the challenges of new people in the new century.

The two giants of the Federal Advisory Committee quickly made a preliminary determination.

As for Abel, when he walked out of the study, he immediately received the attention of hundreds of guests and guests in the banquet hall on the first floor below.

Everyone just watched him follow John Chris Morgan and David Rockefeller upstairs into the study.

Now that he has come out, the two oligarchs have not yet appeared.

Too many people want to know what they were talking about inside.

A core member of a consortium representing Texas and parts of the South.

with a core of figures representing many areas of the East Coast of the United States.

The dialogue between the two parties is enough to affect the domestic situation in the United States.

Compared to the empty white house.

The elites who can participate in such banquets know better that the above-mentioned people are the real masters of this country.

Facing the elites of New York City or the East Coast, the collective attention is given.

Without changing his expression, Abel found little Laura's position in the crowd, then smiled and waved to her.

Little Laura responded to him happily.

Abel saw Peggy, who was as beautiful as a lily, standing next to her.

He immediately looked away and saw Bloomberg and Robert Morgenthau waiting for him at the stairs on the first floor.

Abel walked on calmly.

"They asked me to invite you here."

Robert, who was greeting guests elsewhere just now, explained immediately when Abel came:

"I don't know what they want to talk to you about. But I figured it wouldn't be a bad thing to have a chat, so I invited you."

To be on the safe side, Robert specifically asked Peggy to deliver the invitation.

Through Peggy, tell Abel that the two old guys above will show up and come here specifically for him.

It's just such a small detail, there's no need to say it directly.

Robert believed that Abel must understand this.

Since Abel is willing to come, it means that Abel is willing to talk to the two above.

If he fell out with the two above, he couldn't blame Robert.

"I see……"

Abel smiled and patted Robert on the shoulder.

The old man is still quite tall, even if he is a little rickety as he gets older, he is still over 1.8 meters tall.

When he was young, he was estimated to be 1.85 meters tall or even taller.

"I believe you, Robert. We are friends, we are partners, aren't we?"

Robert Morgenthau smiled and nodded: "That's right."

The ancestor of the Morgenthau family is the illegitimate son of the founder of Morgen, and it is true that he is deeply involved with the Morgen family.

But now, it has developed to the 4th generation.

The relationship between the two parties is indeed very close. But when there is a conflict of interest or a need for position, this blood connection is irrelevant.

What's important is profit.

With the rise of Abel, he has a profound influence within New York City and has also launched a landmark project that can affect the entire New York economy.

Robert also joined the project and was deeply involved.

The sunk cost of investment is there, even if Abel now has some conflicts with the Morgen family.

Morgenthau will only choose neutral for now.

Unless someone is willing to give Morgenthau a greater benefit.

Or there was a real fight between the two sides, and one side lost in the fight, and Robert might be biased toward the winner.

Until then, Morgenthau was neutral.

Robert is now expressing this position of the Morgenthau family to Abel.

Of course Abel understood. He didn't like Morgenthau's approach, but he could understand it.

Any normal person would make such a judgment.

Abel looked at Bloomberg again, smiled and said, "It's not a big problem, just some small things."

Bloomberg doesn’t know whether what he said is true or false, but now in this situation, the Oilers can’t even ask clearly.

The mayor of New York City could only laugh and said: "Haha - everyone is curious, and I am curious too."

The three chatted for a few more words before walking towards the crowd together.

Immediately many more people gathered around.

Among them was Elizabeth Holmes's father, a White House official, who had left in anger.

At this time, many people discovered that the door of the study room on the second floor was opened.

David Rockefeller and John Chris Morgan walked out smiling.

David Rockefeller was still cheerful and waved downwards.

"Looks like we had a good conversation?"

The mayor of New York City made a judgment based on the expressions of the two people and whispered in Abel's ear.

"Their acting skills are very good." Abel clicked.

Bloomberg was stunned, but David and John Cleese had already walked out.

It’s not appropriate to ask again.

Many more people gathered around him, many of whom passed through Abel's circle.

John Chris and David didn't pay much attention to the others, but walked towards Abel with a smile.

Abel also had a smile on his face and looked at the two people walking over without being humble or arrogant.

"Oh, I'm really happy tonight."

David Rockefeller laughed and shouted so loudly that he could be heard throughout the banquet hall.

"Because I saw Mr. Smith again and had a pleasant chat with him. Isn't that right, Mr. Smith?"

Abel raised his thick eyebrows, and under the gaze of hundreds of people, he immediately smiled and said:

"Who can say otherwise? A great man in China once said, "Understanding, support and friendship are more important than anything else. ". I will slightly modify it now to respond to you, Mr. Rockefeller - [Understanding, communication and friendship are more important than anything else.]"

David Rockefeller was still smiling, but John Cleese next to him suddenly said:

"I know this sentence. This sentence was said by the man who founded modern China. Mr. Smith, have you read his works?"

"ha--"

Abel winked at the two old guys:

"Sometimes the people who know us best are not ourselves or our friends, but our... enemies. I believe you also understand what I mean."

"Hahaha..." John Cleese laughed, "Well, what you said is so right. I forgot to tell you that I have also read his works. I have to say that many of his words They all go straight to the essence, even enemies like us must be in awe of him."

"It was one of the most dazzling stars that mankind has ever shone."

Abel smiled, raised his right hand, "Pah——"

He snapped his fingers and said, "Can any gentleman or lady bring me a drink or fermented grape juice drink? I want to have a good drink with Mr. Morgan and Mr. Rockefeller."

"Oh, that's right. I want to have a drink too. I haven't used up my drinking quota today. My doctor told me that I can drink up to one glass of red wine a day." David Rockefeller immediately followed with a smile. explain.

John Chris Morgan smiled and said: "My personal doctor didn't tell me not to drink. So he gave me a drink too."

Three giants, wanting to drink at the same time.

Morgenthau glanced at the family butler, who had already personally brought three glasses of wine or red wine.

John Cleese leaned closer, took the initiative to pick a glass, put it to the tip of his nose and smelled it.

“The Silver Wing dry white wine from Château Mouton Pauillac in Bordeaux, France is very good.”

Then Abel, then David Rockefeller.

The three of them were holding glasses of red wine. Under everyone's gaze, they smiled and raised their glasses and shouted "Cheers", looking quite happy.

Who would have thought that they were almost fighting inside just now.

Anyway, from outside now, you can't see the tense atmosphere that the three of them had in the study just now.

It's just acting, not just those in Hollywood can do it.

Many times, people who want to live in white houses are just as good at it as Abel and his gang.

Just like Miss Elizabeth Holmes said just now.

The three giants gathered together, attracting the attention of everyone in the audience like a black hole

The three elder brothers of Morgenthau, who were supposed to be traveling around and entertaining guests, had to stay with the three of them all the time.

Abel, David, and John Cleese never said a word about what they had just talked about in the study.

Everyone is just talking about whether the wine produced in the United States or the wine produced in Europe tastes better and has a better flavor.

Or maybe talk about where it would be more comfortable to go on vacation.

Like Abel, he smiled and invited John Chris Morgan and David Rockefeller to go hunting in Texas in a few months when the weather improved.

“New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, these areas on the East Coast have been developed very early and are too crowded.”

"Texas was developed relatively late. If possible, we can wait a few months and go to the wilderness of Texas to see if we can hunt some prey."

"Just like our ancestors did when they first came here."

It's just that the prey of those ancestors were often local indigenous residents...

Facing his invitation, David and John Cleese smiled and neither refused nor accepted.

We also used this topic to talk about things related to hunting and guns.

While chatting, the topic of Abel's upcoming resignation as chairman of the National Rifle Association came up.

The chairman of the NRA Association has a term of only one year and must be re-elected every year and voted by the 75 board members.

Last year, with the support of Executive Vice Chairman LaPierre and former Chairman Richard Lugar.

Abel was successfully elected as one of the new board members, and he immediately rose to the top and became the chairman of the NRA.

It's a pity that the chairman of the NRA Association has always been an honorary position.

The person who is really in charge of things is actually LaPierre, the executive vice chairman.

After becoming chairman, Abel has not even been to the NRA headquarters in Virginia until now...

If the Smith Intelligence Group hadn't used this identity to help Abel do something, they would have mentioned it to him.

Abel almost forgot that he was the chairman of the NRA.

"Last year, I voted for you, Mr. Smith!"

John Chris Morgan said with a smile:

"In the re-election this year, I still support Mr. Smith and support you in continuing to serve as chairman. Otherwise, anyone in the association who takes office will be questioned by me."

"Ha-then I thank you first." Abel said with a smile.

Both he and John Chris Morgan were somewhat unimpressed.

Chairman of the NRA Association, or member of the Board of Directors.

Such an identity is also a very dazzling aura in the eyes of many upper-class Americans.

For those who want to be on the right track, these identities are even more rocket boosters.

For people like Abel now, or John Chris Morgan.

These identities are no longer even the icing on the cake.

At most, it can only be used for insignificant purposes such as conversation material.

Like David Rockefeller, the old guy wasn't even a regular member of the NRA.

But if the old guy wants to get the NRA to do something, what do you think the NRA will do?

At their level, certain positions and honors no longer make them successful.

But they, in turn, made these positions and honors more recognized by ordinary people.