America’s Road To Wealth

  Chapter 455 Undercurrents and Herbert's Education

year 2002,

  April 7.

  United States, 399 Park Avenue, New York.

   This is the headquarters of First Citibank in the United States.

  Since 1998, it merged with Travelers Group to form Citigroup.

  First Citibank has become the world's largest comprehensive financial services company and one of the top ten consortiums in the United States.

  Jimmy, one of the presidents of Citibank Group and the head of the market trading department, is one of the giants of Wall Street. He is also the same as many other big players in the international financial world at this moment.

  Pay close attention to the eye-catching market of USD/JPY in the international market.

  As the currencies of the two most economically powerful countries in the world.

  This currency pair has always been the currency pair with the most people hedging, the most speculation, and the most people betting against each other in the foreign exchange market.

  On weekdays, almost every moment, it gathers hundreds of billions of dollars of funds for gambling.

  Now, the "water volume" in this fund pool has exceeded trillions of dollars.

  The big players, institutions, and retail investors who pay attention to this market all already know why so many funds are gathered here.

  It is the new **** of investment, Abel Smith, and the New Texas consortium led by him.

   Fighting against the huge old financial hegemony formed by the American East Coast consortium headed by Morgan and Rockefeller.

  This news was spread everywhere through some channels as early as a few days ago.

  However, it is strange that there is no report on this in the mainstream news in the world, or in the financial news of major countries.

   This is a very weird thing.

   After all, even some small players and retail investors in Huaxia who play foreign exchange trading.

   At this moment, they don't know which secret channels they heard about this important market situation.

  This important market intelligence has already made them extremely excited in various domestic forums, post bars and other places, exclaiming that it is really worthwhile to see the financial war between the two major consortiums in this life.

   Many people bet one after another, taking out their life savings, and even selling cars and houses to enter the market.

  These leeks have made a decision similar to that of most leeks in the world.

  Even small leek retail investors in the industry can receive information.

  But in the global public opinion and public media, there is not even a piece of news reported by experts.

  If this is not weird, then there will be no weird things in the financial market.

   In this regard, Jimmy of Citibank thinks it is understandable.

  He felt that this strange situation occurred because the US authorities came forward.

  The U.S. authorities don’t like the outside world, or they don’t want global public opinion to know that the second most powerful force in the U.S. is engaged in internal fighting.

  This is not in the overall national interest of the United States.

  So even if the consortium inside the United States kills them, even the industry knows about it.

   But in public opinion, in the news reports facing the vast majority of people.

  This matter is not allowed to appear in a single report.

   It was taken by the powerful power of the US authorities.

   It does not allow news to appear publicly, and of course it will not appear in front of global mainstream public opinion.

  At this moment, the headquarters of Citibank.

  Jimmy looks at the USD/JPY plate, which has accumulated more than 20 million positions.

  This amount of funds is too exaggerated.

   Even the well-informed president of Citigroup is a little amazed.

   "This is the level of World War!"

  Jimmy couldn't help sighing, then turned his head and said to the assistant next to him:

"Go long, the Neon people, Morgan and Rockefeller have united. Even Smith can't handle it. We bet more now, and we can cut Smith a little more later! Add another hundred thousand hands! "

  The assistant nodded quickly, turned around and ordered the traders of Citibank to add another 100,000 lots to the 450,000 long position of Citibank, and go long USD/JPY.

   The first Citigroup position is completed, or they choose to end the field and beat the dog in the water together.

   And during this period of time, too many people have paid attention to this matter.

  And since the day before yesterday, the Neon people officially cooperated with Morgan and Rockefeller.

  Those who were originally watching the battle and wavering in their positions also made choices one after another.

  Like Slade Wilson of the California Consortium, the choice he made was to stand aside temporarily.

   And now Jimmy of Citibank, the choice he made was to hammer Smith together in the end, and cut the flesh of the Texans with Rockefeller and Morgan!

  In fact, not only Jimmy of Citibank made this choice.

  Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, UBS, Deutsche Bank, and even Credit Bank Moscow... There are too many financial players who chose the same approach as Jimmy.

   This is mainly because most of the Wall Street elites are now aware of the contradictions between Abel and Rockefeller and others.

  The conversation between Abel, Rockefeller, and Morgan took place in Morgenthau Manor.

   It has already spread to the upper echelons of the United States through inexplicable channels.

  After the upper-class elites in the United States, including some Texans, confirmed the authenticity of this information.

   Almost all Americans are sighing and amazed at Abel Smith's boldness.

   Surprised that he dared to seek an important seat on the Federal Advisory Council against Rockefeller and the others.

   You must know that in the eyes of many Americans.

  The seats on this committee are often the real behind-the-scenes masters of the United States.

  So when the vast majority of American elites know this news.

  Including the Texans, everyone almost agreed that Morgan and Rockefeller would not tolerate the demands of the Texans to expand the status of the committee.

   Didn't look at the Californians, who have been wanting to do this kind of thing for decades.

   As a result, it has not been done yet?

   Something the stronger Californians couldn't do.

  A newly promoted Texan wants to do this kind of thing.

  Morgan and Rockefeller, if they agreed, it would be big news.

  So from then on, everyone felt that Smith, who had been successful in the United States for two years, would definitely suffer a big loss this time.

  Morgan and Rockefeller will definitely make an example of others to warn others not to think about nothing.

   Sure enough, the big loss that belongs to Smith is now in sight.

   Just above the exchange rate event of USD/JPY this time!

  Many players on Wall Street and internationally dare to stand up to Abel Smith this time.

   At least half of the reason is here.

   It was because of the conflict between Abel, Rockefeller and Morgan!

  So since April 5th, after the neon people, Rockefeller, and Morgan began to unite.

   The situation of USD/JPY started to turn sharply downwards from the previous swinging equilibrium state.

  The bulls are extremely arrogant.

  The bears were crushed to the point where they looked like they were gasping for air.

   This happened to the currency pair USD/JPY.

   It even led to an unpleasant party within the New Texas Consortium.

  The faction headed by Davis Brown, and the faction headed by Martin Elkins.

   Between the two parties, there was a violent conflict at the party.

  The latter accused Davis at the party, thinking that Davis had brought the Texas consortium into this unfavorable situation.

  Davis certainly does not admit it.

  They believed that Martin and others also voted for the merger with Smith.

   Without the approval of Elkins and other families, there would be no such situation today.

  Anyway, the two sides were arguing fiercely. It is said that in Austin's bush manor, they all started fighting.

  So Texans are full of martial arts.

  Even the core bosses of the consortium can act like red necks if they disagree with each other.

  The quarrel among the Texans quickly spread.

  A large number of financial players who paid close attention to this incident, all of them received the news very quickly because they paid close attention to the Texans.

  As the center of this financial turmoil, of course Abel also received the news.

"Really fight? I remember Davis, an old guy, almost 80, right? Martin Elkins seems to be in his sixties, and he can't beat Davis? That's really bad. "

  Singapore, Siloso Beach.

  Since coming to this small Southeast Asian country, Abel has hardly moved his nest.

  When Herbert, who was far away in Austin, called him.

  Abel is holding a satellite phone, lying lazily under the coconut grove on the beautiful beach.

   "Martin's health is not very good. He just had an operation a while ago. Davis hunts at least two or three times a month, and his health is much better. Of course Martin can't beat him..."

  In the microphone of the satellite phone, the voice of former US President Herbert came out.

  This gentleman doesn't seem to be nervous because Abel is now being targeted by Rockefeller and Morgan and killed as an example to others.

  His voice was as calm and gentle as ever, and his tone of voice towards Abel remained unchanged.

   It's like having an intimate conversation with a close nephew.

   "Herbert..."

Abel smiled and asked: "To be honest, are you nervous about me? You must know that your most promising grandson-in-law seems to be in trouble now. The investment of the Bush family this time may also be in vain. .”

  Hearing what Abel said, Herbert was silent for more than ten seconds.

Then the former Grand Commander said: "You guy... I don't know whether I should tell you the truth or say something hypocritical. In some ways, you are too much like Alex. Well, then I will tell the truth .”

"Um?"

   "Of course there is tension. But definitely not too nervous. The reason is also very simple, because you know, I am not just a granddaughter of Little Laura. I have many, many granddaughters..."

  Herbert said softly: "That's all I said, I believe you, a smart little guy, have understood."

  Of course Abel understood.

   It was Abel's turn to be silent for a while.

   "Okay." Then Abel said softly:

   "I won't say too much if it's superfluous. I just want to tell you, Herbert. My little Laura will definitely be the highest-ranking female in the bush family."

   Without waiting for Herbert to speak again, Abel said softly:

   "I'm still a little busy here, I'll hang up first."

   "Yes." Herbert only had time to answer, and Abel hung up the phone.

  Austin, Shrub Manor.

  Herbert handed the satellite phone to the eldest grandson George Prescott next to him.

  In front of the old man, stood the second son who went home on vacation, the governor of Florida, Jeb.

   There is also Marvin Pierce, the chairman of the Shrub Oil Company, the fourth son of Herbert, and the youngest of the Shrub Brothers.

   and members of the younger generation of the shrub family except for Laura shrub.

   is headed by little Laura's big brother, Jeb's son George Prescott.

   Glancing at the eldest grandson holding a satellite phone, Herbert looked around the grandson and granddaughters.

   Then the old patriarch of the bush family smiled and said gently:

   "Can anyone tell me, what should we do now, what should the bushes do now?"

Satellite phone in hand, George Prescott, Jeb Bush's son, who had just been listening in on his grandfather's conversation with the young man who made himself actually jealous but didn't dare to show it. He opened his mouth and wanted to speak.

   But in the end, he forcibly controlled his desire to speak.

   George Prescott remembered that his father had taught him.

  As a serious guest, no matter when and where, even when you live with your wife on Simmons, you must be cautious in your words and deeds.

  Being cautious and careful is the basic quality of an excellent customer at all times.

  George Prescott said nothing.

  Other members of the fifth generation of shrubs who have not even entered the society, of course no one dared to speak for a while.

  Herbert waited for dozens of seconds, seeing that none of the grandchildren spoke.

  The old man looked disappointed and shook his head.

   See grandfather like this.

   Jeb's daughter, Laura Jr.'s cousin Noella, couldn't help but look at her brother George Prescott.

   See George Prescott dare not say anything.

  The other cousins ​​were also all silent.

  In such an occasion, Noella is actually afraid.

  But she thought of the "satisfied" look of little Laura over the past year or so.

  Noella couldn’t help but gritted her teeth, and said:

   "I think we should make some preparations in advance."

   "Oh?" Herbert looked at the second son's daughter noncommittally, "Noella, tell me, what kind of preparations should we make in advance?"

  Seeing his grandfather listening to his speech.

  Noella was a little excited. She was rarely at home and received so many people's attention.

   Rarely has he been watched by his grandfather like this.

   This prevented her from noticing that after she spoke, her father frowned slightly.

   "Obviously, everyone is saying that Morgan and Rockefeller are going to target Smith. Even Grandpa Elkins and the others are very dissatisfied with Abel Smith."

   "Abel Smith's smooth sailing is over. In order to avoid being implicated by him, we'd better make some advance preparations."

   As for how to prepare in advance.

  Let Noella say it, she can't say it herself.

  Being able to say this in front of my father and grandfather.

   It was already Noela's idea after racking her brains, and she felt the most stable content.

  Actually, Noella has nothing to say about what kind of "preparation" to do.

  Herbert still nodded, and then looked at the other grandchildren.

  This time Herbert asked:

   "Noella has expressed her views, which is very good. The current situation of the Shrub family depends on the joint efforts of family members."

   "Now I hope that besides Noella, you will also share your views. Well, Jenna. You are the closest person to Abel other than little Laura. Tell me what you think?"

  Herbert's roll call drew everyone's attention to Jenna Shrub.

  As the twin daughters of the President of the United States, Jenna and Barbara were Abel's playmates when they were young.

  Being watched like this by everyone, especially the eyes of the elders, made Jenna feel a lot of pressure.

   "I..." She didn't want to speak, but knew it was impossible not to speak, so Jenna said carefully and softly:

   "I think we should consider the thoughts of third uncle and little Laura. Especially little Laura, her opinion is the most important..."

   "I don't think so." Noella said:

"It's about the marriage of the family, and the future of the family. I don't think our opinions, including me and little Laura, and Jenna and Barbara, are important. What matters is what your grandfather, uncle, and father think. !"

  Seeing that after I finished speaking, my grandfather still smiled.

  Noella cheered up and wanted to make persistent efforts.

  She felt that she would be able to stand out in the family today.

   Presumably the grandfather has already admired him now, instead of pampering little Laura!

  She still wanted to speak, but she was interrupted by her father Jeb before she opened her mouth.

   "Noella, you've said enough. Jenna said it too. George, you're brother. Tell me what you think."

   Jeb directly shifted everyone's attention to George Prescott, the elder brother of the fifth-generation shrub.

   Within the family, George Prescott is now known as Little George.

   As for Big George, of course he is his uncle, the shrub who lives in the white house.

   At this time, little George actually didn't want to speak.

  Because he observed for a long time, but he still didn't see what his grandfather and father were thinking.

   It's just that they are all named by their father now.

   It’s okay if you don’t want to speak, George Prescott can only bite the bullet and whisper:

   "I don't think our opinions are important. What matters is what grandfather, uncle, and father, Uncle Neil, and Uncle Marvin think of you."

   Jeb didn't have any nutrition for his son's words at all. It can be said that he was a little disappointed in his extremely cautious speech.

  The governor of Florida looked at his father Herbert, who sighed.

"Why-"

  The Bush Chief said softly:

   "When I was your age, Prescott, I had already fought World War II. At that time, I was in the sea and wilderness of Texas, and I followed the exploration team to search for oil day and night."

"Those days were really hard. At the worst time, there were only 30 people in our expedition team, but only 6 bottles of water were left. Later, I drank my own urine twice because I was really thirsty. No fresh water."

   "Do you know what urine smells like? I know, it's bitter, salty, and has a strong smell of horse fleas... That's the second memory I don't want to recall."

  Herbert first didn't want to recall the memory, and many people in the family knew it.

  That is the psychological shadow of the bush patriarch.

  Because of this reason, no one in the whole shrub family dares to eat sashimi...

   "Prescott."

  Herbert looked at his eldest grandson, although his expression was very gentle, but what he said made little George's heart sink:

   "Resign as the chairman of the youth representative. I will call Abel and ask him to find you a job with the exploration team in his energy company."

   "What do you think, Jeb."

   Herbert looked at his second son.

   Jeb smiled wryly, and then became gentle again:

   "I think Father, your suggestion is very good, and I believe Prescott will be very happy."

   George Prescott said to himself, I don't like it at all.

   Well, instead of being the chairman of the National Youth Representative of the Party, he went to work under Abel, and it seemed that he had to go to the wild to endure hardships.

  Little George, who has been pampered since he was a child, does not want to experience that kind of life at all.

   But this is the decision of grandfather and father.

  George Prescott dared not resist at all.

  The eldest grandson of the bush family had no choice but to respond to his grandfather and father with a smile:

   "Grandfather, please believe me, I will not let you down! Because I really want to get out of the greenhouse, I believe that can make me stronger."

  Beside Noela, watching the conversation between her brother and the elders, she was a little puzzled.

  It’s obviously not a good thing, but is it going to be bad luck to discuss Smith?

  Little Laura, who is engaged to Smith, will also be unlucky with her?

  Why did you suddenly let your brother resign from such an important position?

   She really couldn't figure it out.

  (end of this chapter)