Chapter 1044: 357. Sale of Florida land

Merely economic support is not enough.

Whether it is Antonio Carmona or Antonio Salazar, they both understand that the support of the U.S. Government is essential for them to manage Portugal more securely.

Therefore, Antonio Salazar hopes Donnie can introduce him to officials from The White House!

If he could meet Coolidge, that would be even better!

However, it is clear that Antonio Salazar’s current rank does not allow him to meet Coolidge, but Donnie did not disappoint him.

“I have already talked to Mr. Andrew Mellon on the phone. He is very welcoming of your visit to Washington!”

Donnie effortlessly resolved Antonio Salazar’s most urgent matter.

Upon hearing Donnie’s arrangement, Antonio Salazar once again thanked Donnie.

“Thank you, Mr. Block. Portugal will not forget your friendship!” Antonio Salazar expressed his gratitude to Donnie.

“It’s what I should do!” Donnie smiled. As they talked, it became apparent that it was time for both to part ways.

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“Donnie Block’s influence in the United States exceeds our expectations!”

After leaving Donnie’s estate, Antonio Salazar seriously said to Catherine Lemercier.

“Because of his arrangement for you to meet Andrew Mellon?” Catherine Lemercier spoke: “Although Andrew Mellon is the U.S. Treasury Secretary, he is also the behind-the-scenes controller of the Mellon Consortium. Everyone knows the deep connection between the Mellon Consortium and the New Jersey Consortium. That doesn’t necessarily mean anything, does it?”

Antonio Salazar shook his head: “If it were just that, I naturally wouldn’t say so, but Block just now, during our conversation, had absolute control over matters related to Portugal. You should know, the Federal Reserve is nominally the largest shareholder of United Bank. Before this, I always thought that in this economic matter related to Portugal, Block was just a vanguard for the Federal Reserve.

Donnie used Portugal’s geographical advantage to enter Europe, with the Federal Reserve actually controlling the Portuguese central bank. But now it seems, my speculation was wrong!”

Catherine Lemercier wisely refrained from asking about the specific matters discussed between Antonio Salazar and Donnie, instead expressing her shock about the situation.

“Do you mean to say, this time the Federal Reserve is cooperating with Block in the actions concerning Portugal?”

Antonio Salazar nodded: “Exactly, I didn’t expect Block to be so deeply connected with the Federal Reserve, and the Rothschild Family hasn’t detected any of this!”

The Rothschild Family Bank controls one of the shareholders of the Federal Reserve, Hanover Bank.

Catherine Lemercier asked: “Could it be that the Rothschild Family is aware of this but hasn’t informed you? You know, the Rothschild Family is known for being adept at investing on both sides!”

Antonio Salazar could not have contacted only Donnie; he also contacted the Rothschild Family.

Diversifying investments, not putting all eggs in one basket, is a well-known principle.

Antonio Salazar shook his head: “No, despite previous cooperation between the Rothschild Family and Venus Bank, Block previously joined forces with Mellon, Morgan, and Rockefeller to break up the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. consortium. This one act has caused a rift between the Rothschild Family and them; otherwise, why do you think Morgan’s businesses in Europe have been frequently attacked during this period?”

Catherine Lemercier showed a surprised expression: “Are you saying Morgan’s businesses in Europe are being obstructed by the Rothschild Family?”

Antonio Salazar nodded.

“But even so, that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s no contact between the Rothschild Family and Block?” Catherine Lemercier still couldn’t accept Antonio Salazar’s view.

Antonio Salazar spoke solemnly: “In the layout in Portugal, even without the help of the Rothschild Family, Block can achieve it. Besides, Block now wants his New Jersey Consortium to enter the European market, and given the size of the New Jersey Consortium, they are bound to compete with the Rothschild Family.

Moreover, Block’s New Jersey Consortium not only has a close partnership with Mellon but also with Morgan. You should know that without Morgan’s cooperation, Venus Bank could not have become the largest shareholder of General Electric!”

Venus Bank has already completed the acquisition of General Electric, now becoming the largest shareholder of General Electric. However, Donnie has appeased the management team of General Electric by allowing Owen Young to remain in the position of President of General Electric.

Now the outside world has already placed General Electric into the New Jersey Consortium system!

“It seems you’ll need to be even more cautious!” Catherine Lemercier finally agreed with Antonio Salazar’s view.

Antonio Salazar said: “What reassures me the most now is that Block indeed wants to make Portugal into a cash cow. He will let Portugal’s economy become skewed, but for the overall environment, this is good; to make the Portuguese people endure some hardships is of little consequence!”

Catherine Lemercier felt nothing wrong with Antonio Salazar’s statement.

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“Boss, I shouldn’t have listened to your arrangements at the time!”

On the second day after Antonio Salazar left New York for Washington, the third person in Venus Consortium, Fei Jackson, arrived in New York, and upon meeting Donnie, he complained bitterly!