America 1919-Chapter 902 - 308, Rothschild 2
Anthony Rothschild smiled without making any firm declarations: "I naturally do not have the authority to represent the entire Rothschild family, but since the family has asked me to negotiate with you, Mr. Block, I do have some say in the matter!
Even if there are decisions I cannot make, I can still consult with my family to provide you with an accurate response, Mr. Block!"
Donnie did not dwell on the matter and asked directly: "Then, Mr. Anthony, could you tell me your family’s terms?"
Anthony Rothschild smiled and said: "If you want us to cast an approval vote in the Federal Reserve board, then Mr. Block, you should allow the Rothschild family to join the board of Venus Bank!"
These people really are more unscrupulous than the next!
The Woburg family wants to enter the board of United States Logistics, and the Rothschild family directly wants to enter the board of Venus Bank.
Donnie shook his head and said: "If I do not agree to your family’s terms, is there no need for us to continue this discussion?"
Anthony Rothschild smiled humbly and said: "If that is the case, then I can only apologize to you, Mr. Block, and hope that you do not bear any grudges against the Rothschild family for this matter."
Donnie waved his hand and smiled: "Of course not, business is business, if we can’t cooperate this time, we’ll find a way to cooperate next time!"
Anthony Rothschild felt a doubt rise in his heart; their family had analyzed internally that getting into the Federal Reserve was absolutely the most important thing for Donnie Block at this stage.
But seeing Donnie Block like this, it was clear that he didn’t necessarily need their family’s support, did he?
Could there be a problem in some part of the process?
Before Anthony Rothschild could figure it out, Donnie spoke again.
"I heard that in Austria, Casting Grion is aggressively shorting the Austrian government bonds, which has been bothering Mr. Louis a lot?"
The Rothschild family became Europe’s largest family, with the biggest part of their family business being handling government bonds for various European countries.
The current head of the Austrian Rothschild family is Louis Rothschild.
After World War I, Austria fell to a third-class state in Europe, and the Austrian Rothschild Bank possessed large amounts of bonds from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, with the defeated Austrian Krona continuously devaluing at this time.
This led the Austrian Rothschild Bank into a huge financial crisis.
To offset the deficit, Louis Rothschild began buying heavily in the bond market, attempting to stabilize the bonds through going long.
But at this time, Austria’s speculator Casting Grion did not heed the Rothschild family’s influence and began aggressive short selling.
At this point, this issue was greatly troubling the entire Rothschild family.
As previously mentioned, such matters could potentially trigger a series of chain reactions, and this series of chain reactions could potentially affect the entire Rothschild family’s assets.
Anthony’s expression slightly changed, then returned to normal, and he smiled: "It’s not a big deal, Mr. Block, you wouldn’t think that the Rothschild family can’t handle a Casting Grion, would you?"
Donnie also smiled: "Of course not, I have never doubted the influence of the Rothschild family, but what if all of Europe’s speculators unite? After all, everyone is profit-driven, and if there is a profit to be made, I believe many people will join in!"
Anthony Rothschild raised an eyebrow again, hearing the implication in Donnie’s words.
"Mr. Block, can I understand this as your Venus Bank also contemplating joining this frenzy?"
Donnie ambiguously replied: "I have not admitted this, but I also will not deny it!"
Anthony Rothschild was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "Mr. Block, let’s speak frankly, I believe you wouldn’t do something so foolish, I have just stated my conditions, now why don’t you tell me your conditions, if they are within an acceptable range for our family, I am willing to agree to them!"
Donnie also smiled and said: "I hope in the Federal Reserve board, Hanover Bank can cast a favorable vote, if that’s the case, when the Rothschild family is ready to act, I can invest some funds into it, then we’ll face those European speculators together."
Anthony Rothschild immediately shook his head: "That’s impossible, Mr. Block, you are asking the Rothschild family to help you make money, but you don’t want to put out a single cent!"
Donnie retorted: "We will certainly put up money, didn’t I just say that our Venus Bank will put out funds when the Rothschild family is ready to take action, to deal with those despicable European speculators together with you!"
Anthony Rothschild sneered slightly: "Mr. Block, you know I’m not talking about that, and you should understand that our family doesn’t lack this amount of funding!"
Donnie naturally understood; Anthony Rothschild meant that asking the Rothschild family to agree to Venus Bank joining the Federal Reserve without offering any benefits was unacceptable to the Rothschild family.
