America 1919-Chapter 907 - 310, Proactive Response

Today, Donnie welcomed an important guest at the hotel, though many people believe this person is no longer relevant nowadays.

The guest Donnie welcomed today was none other than the former United Kingdom Cabinet Minister, Winston Churchill!

"Mr. Block, we finally meet!"

When Winston Churchill met Donnie, he appeared extremely humble, and his characteristic stutter was not as pronounced.

After embracing Winston Churchill, Donnie smiled and said: "Bringing you back from France was surely exhausting!"

Since Walker first came to the United Kingdom and brought back a reply from Winston Churchill, Donnie had maintained correspondence with him.

Now, Donnie communicates weekly with two individuals: Franklin Roosevelt, who is undergoing treatment in the United States, and Winston Churchill.

Although the two men had not met in person, their frequent letters eliminated any sense of unfamiliarity during their first meeting.

"It’s what I ought to do!"

Seated on the sofa, Winston Churchill smiled and said: "During our correspondence, I learned that you, Mr. Block, were coming to the United Kingdom. I was delighted to hear it! If not for unfinished business in France, I should have gone to the station myself to greet you, Mr. Block!"

At this moment, neither Winston Churchill nor anyone in the United Kingdom could imagine that, in just over a decade, Winston Churchill would be invited by Prime Minister Chamberlain to rejoin the Cabinet and, following the outbreak of World War II, become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and one of the three global powers!

Yet, though convinced his political career had ended, Winston Churchill still made efforts to persevere.

Winston Churchill had even decided to run the following year for Westminster as an "independent anti-socialist."

This time, however, Winston Churchill’s campaign ended in defeat.

Of course, Churchill was presently unaware of these outcomes. Despite his lofty ambitions, the financial elites of the United Kingdom had clearly ceased to believe in Winston Churchill.

Previously, Winston Churchill had proposed suggestions to the Rothschild family of the United Kingdom. However, the Rothschild family, though once his friends, chose not to accept his recommendations.

Incidentally, in his youth, Winston Churchill attended dances hosted by the Rothschild family, events that had excited him greatly.

It could be said that Donnie appeared during Winston Churchill’s most challenging period.

This gave Winston Churchill the sense that he and Donnie were kindred spirits.

"Let’s not dwell on such matters, but meeting you, Winston, still brings me great joy!" ƒreewebɳovel.com

Donnie said to Winston Churchill with a smile.

Winston Churchill asked Donnie: "Mr. Block, is there anything specific you need my assistance with during your visit to the United Kingdom?"

Winston Churchill was unaware of Donnie’s exact agenda in the United Kingdom, and Donnie had no intention of divulging his dealings with the Rothschild family.

Donnie understood that, despite some current friction between Winston Churchill and the Rothschild family, Churchill—considering the family’s influential position in Europe and the United Kingdom—would likely still strive to align himself with the Rothschilds.

"London has always been the global financial center, as you are aware. Currently, I own two banks in the United States, so I wanted to explore potential opportunities in the United Kingdom!"

Donnie casually offered an excuse!

Winston Churchill proudly replied: "Indeed, London is unquestionably the global financial hub. Your decision to seek opportunities in the United Kingdom, Mr. Block, is absolutely the right choice."

Donnie chuckled and asked: "If I were to establish a branch in London, Winston, what is your opinion?"

Winston Churchill’s eyes lit up.

Over the past period, he had received considerable financial support from Donnie, yet in Churchill’s view, this level of support was still not enough.

He craved more financial backing.

If Donnie truly established a bank in London, it would undoubtedly be highly beneficial for Churchill.

However, considering the present state of the British financial market, Winston Churchill cautiously remarked: "If you, Donnie, were able to open a bank in London, it would indeed be wonderful, and I would be very pleased. But as a friend, I must warn you—it won’t be an easy endeavor to establish a bank in the United Kingdom!"

Winston Churchill then explicitly shared his first concern with Donnie and subtly hinted at a second.

First, London, as one of the world’s most significant financial centers, was already saturated with banks—such as the Rothschild Bank, Baring Bank, Barclays Bank, the Royal Bank of Scotland, and others.

These institutions had dominated the entirety of the United Kingdom’s banking industry, making entry for a new player exceedingly difficult.

Second, the British were prideful and insular; they looked down on Americans, viewing them as a rustic bunch who could never compare to their aristocratic heritage.

Even Morgan, despite its close relations with the United Kingdom, had branches in Europe that could not truly penetrate the mainstream. They achieved relevance primarily through their immense financial resources.