America 1919

Chapter 1610 - 591: Of Course We Want to Work with Mr. Block

The next day!

Donnie boarded a ship in Los Angeles, heading to Mexico!

The last time Donnie came to Mexico, it directly led to a coup in Mexico.

It directly caused the downfall of Plutarco Elias Calles.

Now Calles is living quite luxuriously in Atlantic City.

He hosts banquets at his estate every day, attended by the elites of Atlantic City.

Even Coolidge and Hoover have been guests at his banquets.

Donnie traveled smoothly to Mexico City, where he met Aguirre and Escovar.

Aguirre and Escovar’s behavior was actually a bit surprising to Donnie.

In Donnie’s view, the two were common rebels, sharing hardships together.

After the successful rebellion, they became the dictators of Mexico.

This is about sharing wealth and power.

Everyone knows that sharing hardships is easy, but sharing wealth is rather difficult.

However, these two have a clear division of labor; after the successful rebellion, Aguirre became the President of Mexico.

When Aguirre’s term ends, Escovar will become the President of Mexico.

The two alternated in power, cooperating very well.

"Mr. Block, you’ve finally arrived, Aguirre and I received your telegram and have been waiting for you!"

Currently, Escovar is the President of Mexico.

Aguirre holds the position of Secretary of the Treasury while also serving as Secretary of the War Department.

"I’ve wanted to visit you both for a long time, but you should know, many things have been happening in the United States lately, so I’ve been delayed until now."

Donnie shook hands and embraced them, maintaining close relations.

This is not without reason, as Donnie is well-versed in the art of controlling people.

After Aguirre and Escovar successfully rebelled,

Donnie engaged in two major businesses with Mexico.

First: Donnie has monopolized Mexico’s tequila.

Second: The Caesars Palace built in Mexico City!

In these two businesses, Donnie gave them sufficient benefits without any harsh conditions.

Through these two ventures, their accounts at Breton Bank saw millions of US Dollars in deposits every year!

Donnie understands that just offering benefits isn’t enough; after all, too many incentives can spark greed.

Therefore, Donnie also exercises deterrence!

The United States Navy fleet, supported by Donnie’s funds, makes an annual circle around Mexico.

Of course, there are other reasons too.

For example, the treatment of Calles in Atlantic City!

Calles was ousted in Mexico because he rejected collaboration with Donnie years ago.

Yet even in this situation, after Calles was deposed, he was still able to live a luxurious life in Atlantic City.

Sitting in Escovar’s presidential office.

Donnie directly asked, "Gentlemen, you have already received my telegram, and you should have your own stance on the two silver mines, right?"

Before coming to Mexico, Donnie had already sent them a telegram, informing them about the Sausito and Fresnillo silver mines.

Aguirre glanced at Escovar and then laughed loudly, saying, "Mr. Block, you’ve just arrived in Mexico City, you should rest first.

By the way, since the opening of Caesars Palace in Mexico City, you haven’t visited yet, let me personally take you to see it, how about that?"

At this moment, Aguirre had already shed much of his warlord demeanor, appearing more like a politician!

Donnie sat there, raising an eyebrow slightly, "Gentlemen, there’s no need for these formalities between us. I believe that before I arrived, you already discussed this matter.

Just give me a definite answer now."

Seeing that Donnie was growing angry, Escovar quickly stood up, smiling, and said.

"Mr. Block, please don’t misunderstand, you are the most honest businessman we have ever met, and we are very willing to deepen cooperation with you.

But there are some things you might not know, just before you came, Mr. Charles from the United Kingdom also arrived, speaking about these two silver mines!"

Joe Charles, an old British noble, and not a declining one, has enormous influence in the British House of Lords.

He is also an important representative of British nobility in the Fresnillo mining sector!

"Mr. Block, the ’Silver Purchase Act’ of the United States has now spread in Europe, according to Mr. Charles, at the upcoming World Economic and Monetary Conference, the proposal to raise silver prices is inevitable.

More importantly, Charles and his associates got word from someone that Mr. Block, you intend to enter the mining sector in Mexico.

He came this time with British protests.

Aguirre just didn’t tell you about this, he was merely thinking of resolving it first and then discussing specific cooperation matters with you!"

Escovar explained his thoughts to Donnie.

Firstly, Aguirre and Escovar certainly prefer to cooperate with Donnie.

After all, their business with Donnie seems very genuine to them, unlike those Europeans and Americans who collaborated with Calles, who were extremely deceitful.

Secondly, they also have fears regarding the United Kingdom.

Even though the British Empire is declining, the United Kingdom remains one of the most powerful countries in the world.

Something Mexico cannot resist!

So they cannot ignore the British protest in this matter.

Donnie sat back on the sofa, no longer showing dissatisfaction.

"Gentlemen, then can I understand that you prefer to collaborate with me, but are now caught in a dilemma due to Charles’ appearance and the British protest?"

Saying this, Donnie paused and continued, "I need to know your most genuine thoughts because it affects the possibility of continuing our future cooperation.

As I personally detest betrayal!"

Aguirre and Escovar’s expressions turned slightly unpleasant, yet they were helpless.

Because Donnie’s words were so direct, they had no option but to face the issue head-on.

In truth, they did want to continue cooperating with Donnie.

But they were equally unwilling to offend the British.

According to their plan, they still hoped Donnie could persuade Charles and the British nobles to voluntarily withdraw.

Even though this possibility is slim, if you, Donnie, couldn’t persuade them to withdraw, then it’s not our fault.

Thus, Aguirre and Escovar’s simple strategy was to deepen cooperation with Donnie Bruck, but in respect to the silver mines, whether it’s with Donnie Bruck or the British nobility,

their earnings were about the same, so they didn’t want to alter the status quo.

If Donnie could persuade Charles and the others to back out, they would cooperate with Donnie; if not, they’d continue collaborating with Charles and the others.

To keep themselves invincible!

But now, Donnie had clarified the entire situation, forcing them to choose sides.

Thus, they were not happy.

Yet Donnie’s strength is evident!

After Aguirre and Escovar came to power, Mexico didn’t just become peaceful.

They enjoyed prosperity together, but what about the other generals who rebelled with them?

And the occasional uprisings within Mexico?

These situations made them very cautious because even now.

Donnie could still use the same tactics he used against Calles, supporting new leaders to rise once again.

By then, they would merely be rich men with nothing but wealth left!

They’d have to flee to Atlantic City to live as wealthy gentlemen!

But having tasted the peak of power, how could they easily relinquish the power in their hands?

"Of course, we would much prefer to collaborate with you, Mr. Block, after all, you are our closest partner!"

Escovar could only express helplessly to Donnie.