Rebirth in 1985

Chapter 922: This appetite is a bit too big!

Lu Shaohua had a general understanding of the strength of the Rockefeller Consortium. Although it was not as strong as its peak in the 80s, it was not bad either, especially since they controlled a part of the oil industry. Oil was becoming more and more important, and wealth was flowing into the pockets of the Rockefeller Consortium continuously.

However, compared with oil, the Morgan Consortium's financial industry is more developed, so the Rockefeller Consortium, which was originally the top ten consortiums in the United States, was also surpassed by the Morgan Consortium. As for why it was suddenly surpassed? Lu Shaohua did not know.

However, there is one thing that Lu Shaohua can be sure of, that is, the Rockefeller Consortium must have given the Morgan Consortium a hard time. However, it is impossible for a 91-year-old Rockefeller to travel thousands of miles to Hong Kong to see him, and it is also impossible for the 91-year-old man to have a murderous look on his face when mentioning the Morgan Consortium.

The results showed that the Rockefeller Consortium and the Morgan Consortium definitely had a grudge against each other. As for how deep the hatred was and how they formed, Lu Shaohua didn't know, and he didn't want to be unaware of it, so the enemy of my enemy is my friend!

It is absolutely certain that Lu Shaohua has a grudge against the Morgan Consortium, and the Rockefeller Consortium also has a grudge against the Morgan Consortium. Therefore, the relationship between Lu Shaohua and the Rockefeller Consortium is that of the enemy of the enemy.

However, although Lu Shaohua viewed the Rockefeller Foundation as a friend, he was not stupid. For Rockefeller, who had been in the business world for his entire life, it was impossible for him to do something without a purpose.

Lu Shaohua had more or less guessed Rockefeller's purpose, which was simply to take advantage of this opportunity to revitalize their Rockefeller Foundation and bring it back to its peak.

Lu Shaohua didn't care. He was going to attack the Morgan Consortium anyway. But now the Rockefeller Consortium came to his doorstep. How could Lu Shaohua let it go if he could get benefits for free? So, Lu Shaohua asked for benefits and saw what this legendary figure Rockefeller could give him.

"Oil, I can let my oil company cooperate with your Phoenix Petroleum, each party will hold a 50% share, develop together, and open oil companies all over the world." Old Rockefeller threw out a benefit, and then looked at Lu Shaohua with hooked eyes, waiting for the latter's reaction.

This is definitely a huge temptation. With what the Rockefeller Foundation has done in the oil field, if Phoenix Petroleum can cooperate with them and each holds 50%, and both sides increase their investment amounts and develop together, then there will definitely be one of the world's largest oil companies.

There is no doubt about the importance of oil. Before the emergence of new energy sources, oil represented absolutely countless wealth. However, old Rockefeller did not understand Lu Shaohua or Phoenix Petroleum Company.

The Phoenix Petroleum subsidiary of the Phoenix Group is just a shell company, but that was intentional on the part of Lu Shaohua. If Lu Shaohua had wanted to get involved in the oil field earlier, I'm afraid the Phoenix Petroleum subsidiary would have already become the largest oil company in the world.

Don't doubt Lu Shaohua's strength. The answer can be found in the deep mountain warehouse of the Tiger Roar Base. Countless crude oil is stored there. If Lu Shaohua takes it out, it will no longer be a dream for Phoenix Petroleum's subsidiary to become the largest oil company.

Therefore, what old Rockefeller said was indeed very tempting, but that was relative to others. To Lu Shaohua, it had no temptation at all. In front of Lu Shaohua, there was only one consortium that could compete with Lu Shaohua.

No, to be more precise, it should be a family, a huge and mysterious family - the Rothschild family. This family is the real controller of oil. So far, no one knows how much oil and how much wealth they control.

But one thing is certain, that is, the wealth they control is no less than Lu Shaohua, and the oil they control is no less than Lu Shaohua. Therefore, compared with the Rockefeller Consortium, the Rothschild family is really nothing.

Lu Shaohua's goal is to be on par with the Rothschild family, or even surpass them. With such lofty ambitions, how could Lu Shaohua look down on the small Rockefeller Foundation?

Speaking of which, whether it is the Rockefeller Consortium or the Morgan Consortium, they have a great relationship with the Rothschild family. According to legend, not long after World War II, the Rothschild family was hit hard, the family business group collapsed, and the affiliated Rockefeller Consortium and Morgan Consortium split out, which led to the two major American consortiums today.

Of course, that was just a rumor. Lu Shaohua had no idea whether it was true or not, but that was no longer important. What was important was that in Lu Shaohua's view, the Rockefeller Foundation was nothing and could not put forward conditions to him.

"No, it's not tempting for me to have each party hold 50%. If your Rockefeller Foundation can give up the oil business and let me take over in full, and you turn to the financial industry, I can consider agreeing to your request." Lu Shaohua simply made a huge request.

For Lu Shaohua, there is nothing wrong with asking for a huge amount. After all, Lu Shaohua has never thought of forming a joint venture with the Rockefeller Consortium with each holding 50% of the shares in an oil company. So, it is better to ask for a huge amount to scare away the Rockefeller Consortium.

Of course, if old Rockefeller could agree to Lu Shaohua's condition, then Lu Shaohua would make a lot of money, because taking over the Rockefeller Consortium's oil business would be helpful to Lu Shaohua's ultimate plan.

It was obvious that old Rockefeller was frightened by Lu Shaohua's appetite. He didn't expect that Lu Shaohua would talk about their entire oil industry. This was really hard for old Rockefeller to accept.

That was the industry that made him rich. Old Rockefeller had some affection for the oil industry. Plus, the oil industry has always been a very profitable industry. How could Old Rockefeller give it up?

"Oh, no! I came to Hong Kong today with sincerity, not to joke with you." Old Rockefeller's expression was a little unnatural, and he had a tendency to get angry, but he still controlled himself well and spoke calmly.

"Mr. Rockefeller, I don't mean to joke with you. I have my reasons for saying this. Although the oil industry makes money, the most profitable industry in the world is not oil, but the financial industry." At this point, Lu Shaohua paused and glanced at Old Rockefeller. Seeing that the latter did not react much, Lu Shaohua continued. "Look at the Morgan Consortium. They did not get involved in the oil industry, but they still surpassed you. Why is that? Because they hold the lifeline of finance, so they make money and surpass you. Okay, Mr. Rockefeller, there is no need to refute. What I said is all true."

Lu Shaohua's words were merciless, and made old Rockefeller increasingly unable to control his emotions. When Lu Shaohua was halfway through his words, old Rockefeller wanted to interrupt, but was stopped by Lu Shaohua.

It has to be said that everything Lu Shaohua said was true. The Morgan Consortium made its fortune in the financial industry and surpassed the Rockefeller Consortium in just over a decade. This was something that old Rockefeller could not deny.

But he was reluctant to let old Rockefeller withdraw from the oil industry, which made him rich. Besides, he didn't know whether he could bring down the Morgan Consortium. If he couldn't, and they withdrew from the oil field, they would be caught in the middle, which was very embarrassing.

However, old Rockefeller also understood that relying on the current development model of their Rockefeller Foundation, they would never be able to make any further progress, and sometimes not only would they not be able to progress, they would even regress.

So, at this time, old Rockefeller hesitated, hesitating whether to accept Lu Shaohua's proposal to withdraw from the oil industry and devote himself to the financial industry so that their Rockefeller Foundation could go further.

Old Rockefeller knew the development history of the Morgan Consortium very well. They made their fortune by relying on the financial industry, and they were unstoppable at an unbelievable speed.

If the Morgan Consortium can do it, why can't the Rockefeller Consortium? Only necessary sacrifices will be beneficial to the Rockefeller Consortium at this stage.

"Can you guarantee to defeat the Morgan Consortium?" Old Rockefeller stared at Lu Shaohua without blinking.

"..." Lu Shaohua did not speak, staring at old Rockefeller without blinking, with a smile on his face, and spoke after a long time. "It is impossible to defeat the Morgan Consortium in a short period of time, after all, they are too deeply rooted. However, judging from the current situation, if the two of us join forces, at least the Morgan Consortium can be pushed back a few steps, and your Rockefeller Consortium can take advantage of the situation and replace the Morgan Consortium to become the largest consortium in the United States. At the same time, you can also take the opportunity to dominate the financial industry."

Lu Shaohua threw out temptations one after another. First, he wanted to make the Morgan Consortium take a few steps back, and then he wanted to allow Rockefeller to dominate the financial industry and replace the Morgan Consortium as a giant in the financial industry.

Being able to strike the enemy is undoubtedly the most satisfying thing, and replacing the enemy's position is even more historically significant. Lu Shaohua seized this point to tempt old Rockefeller to see if he could withstand the temptation.

If old Rockefeller could not resist the temptation, then Lu Shaohua would succeed, and he would get the entire oil industry from the Rockefeller Consortium. If old Rockefeller could resist the temptation, then Lu Shaohua's temptation would fail.

But for Lu Shaohua, failure is failure, it doesn’t matter, Lu Shaohua will not suffer any loss anyway.

Maybe it was because Lu Shaohua didn't care, so the three words "don't care" were written on his face, which made old Rockefeller see it and deeply touched his heart.

At this moment, old Rockefeller realized that the young man in his twenties in front of him was not a simple person. At the same time, he also understood the gap between their Rockefeller Foundation and the Phoenix Group. This gap was probably not as simple as just a few points.

However, no matter what expression Lu Shaohua made, old Rockefeller had no time to pay attention. What he needed to think about most now was whether to agree to Lu Shaohua's proposal.

promise? reject?

Choose one of the two, there is no third option.

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