America 1919-Chapter 908 - 310, Proactive Response_2

Simply put, you can appear when you’re needed, but you cannot compete with UK-based banks on a regular basis.

After listening to Winston Churchill’s explanation, Donnie understood his point, which was more or less what he had expected.

So, he would still proceed according to his original plan.

First, he needed to find a suitable proxy!

"It seems like this matter is not as simple as I imagined!" Donnie said with a smile to Winston Churchill.

Winston Churchill did not want Donnie to completely abandon the idea, and ultimately suggested, "Donnie, I believe if you’re really keen on entering the UK financial markets, it’s not impossible, just rather troublesome!"

Donnie asked, "What’s the plan?"

Winston Churchill replied, "Establishing a bank in the UK is easy, the difficulty lies in gaining recognition from the British public for this bank. So my suggestion is to independently fund the creation of a bank in London, and try as much as possible to distance it from your American capital.

Of course, as for how to leverage commercial rules to maintain control of this bank, I trust you’re more knowledgeable in such matters than I am.

Additionally, you’ll need backing from a UK-based bank. The best-case scenario would be either collaborating with one, allowing them to shield you upfront, or directly acquiring a local bank in London.

However, the bank you acquire cannot be too large in scale, otherwise, it will face opposition from the UK. Ultimately, how you manage it is a matter for you to consider!"

Winston Churchill’s proposal sparked an idea in Donnie’s mind. These indeed were two solid strategies.

But as always, he needed to find a proxy within the UK!

Things like these aren’t achieved overnight. Donnie decided to take his time searching, and if all else failed, to find a fallen British aristocrat, bring their daughter to the United States, have a child, and have him return to take over his UK businesses.

An outsider would never be as trustworthy as one’s own son!

Setting these matters aside for now, Donnie began discussing Winston Churchill’s own affairs. ƒгeewebnovёl.com

During their conversation, Winston Churchill mentioned his plans to run in the election next year.

Regarding Churchill’s intentions, even though Donnie knew Churchill was bound to fail, he didn’t warn him.

Because such warnings would be futile—Churchill wasn’t aware he would fail and, in his self-confidence, he truly believed he would win.

Therefore, Donnie preemptively congratulated him. To demonstrate his support for Churchill, Donnie immediately pledged to donate £300,000 to fund Churchill’s campaign.

Churchill was naturally delighted by Donnie’s support.

It could be said that this visit to meet Donnie had been primarily for this very purpose.

At this moment, Churchill was in urgent need of such financial backing.

"Winston, to ensure this matter doesn’t end up exposed to the public, I’ll deliver these funds to your campaign account in alternative ways to ensure their safety!"

In the UK, Donnie’s funds were still considered foreign capital. Although Churchill wasn’t running for British Prime Minister, only for Westminster’s seat, it was still something to be handled with caution.

Moreover, Donnie’s phrasing held a subtle undertone.

He wanted Churchill to understand that while he supported him, operating in the UK was cumbersome for him with very few ventures here. Even wishing to help posed significant challenges.

With this, Churchill would be further motivated to assist Donnie in his efforts to establish a bank in the UK.

Sure enough, after hearing Donnie’s words, Churchill understood the implication.

Churchill was not displeased by Donnie’s explanation; after all, he truly needed additional financial support.

"Donnie, rest assured, if your bank is successfully established in London, I will support it!"

Donnie expressed his thanks to Churchill.

The two managed to establish some degree of mutual understanding during this meeting.

After concluding his talks with Churchill, Donnie and his entourage left London and headed to Birmingham, where he met with Gilbert Thomas, who was thriving here.

By now, Gilbert Thomas had long abandoned the nickname "Razor Party."

He preferred to be addressed as "Businessman Gilbert Thomas," though changing initial impressions proved difficult.

In Birmingham, people still preferred to call him "Razor Party Gilbert."

"I should have come to London to see you myself!"

Gilbert Thomas welcomed Donnie into his study.

Donnie looked at the fully stocked bookshelves and joked, "I’m curious, have you actually read all these books?"

Gilbert Thomas poured Donnie a glass of whiskey and replied with a smile, "Even if I said I had, you wouldn’t believe me!"

"How is the steel mill acquisition coming along?"

Donnie accepted the whiskey and asked Gilbert Thomas.

Gilbert Thomas was attempting to clean up his reputation, and it wasn’t just about changing what people called him—his business ventures also needed rebranding.

Back when Walker visited the UK, Gilbert Thomas had told him about his intent to purchase a steel mill in Birmingham.

Of course, Gilbert Thomas’s personal funds were insufficient, so he hoped Donnie could provide financial support.