Chapter 1377: Chapter 475: In War, There Is More Than Just Arms—There Is Also Medicine
The civil war in Mexico has finally begun.
When the government forces started suppressing Aguirre and Escovar’s rebels, it was already clear that there was no chance of reconciliation between them.
It was at this time that Donnie left Florida, directly boarding his yacht, and returned to Atlantic City.
Upon returning to Atlantic City, Donnie immediately went to Johnson Group to meet with Robert Johnson of Johnson Group.
At this moment, Robert Johnson looked even older.
However, his spirit remained strong, especially after seeing Donnie, his smile filled the wrinkles on his face.
Robert Johnson had reasons to be happy. Although Johnson Group began developing other medications after the war, sterile products required on the battlefield remained Johnson Group’s most important products.
But these things are like ammunition; without war, the consumption quantity certainly wouldn’t be as much as during wartime.
But things are different now. Since the outbreak of the Mexican uprising, Robert Johnson had been paying close attention to this matter.
In Robert Johnson’s view, it was like urging them to hurry up and fight because he was getting impatient.
War consumes not only ammunition but also logistical supplies, and sterile products produced by Johnson Group are most needed on the battlefield.
Therefore, upon seeing Donnie, Robert Johnson stood up, firmly gripping Donnie’s right hand with both hands.
"Mr. Block, I owe this to you!"
Like many significant figures in the United States, Robert Johnson had already guessed the cause of the Mexican internal conflict, which Donnie certainly was driving behind the scenes.
Not only that, but before returning to Atlantic City, Donnie had already ordered someone to contact Robert Johnson, urging Johnson Group to increase the production of sterile products.
"Mr. Johnson, you’re too kind. Venus Bank is also a major shareholder of Johnson Group, so naturally, we think of our own!"
Donnie said with a smile.
After sitting down, Donnie continued to explain to Robert Johnson: "Mr. Johnson, this Mexican civil war is definitely a rare opportunity for Johnson Group, but there’s something we need to clarify: the products shipped to Mexico need to be divided between two companies!"
"Two companies?" Robert Johnson didn’t immediately grasp Donnie’s meaning.
"Exactly!" Donnie nodded: "Besides the cooperation with Aguirre and Escovar I arranged before, I’ve contacted Klei Pharmaceuticals in Mexico, which is one of Mexico’s largest pharmaceutical companies and has always been a designated partner for the Mexican military. So, two batches of goods: one batch sold under the name of Johnson Group to Aguirre and Escovar’s rebel army, the other sold to the Mexican government army!"
Robert Johnson stared at Donnie blankly, and for a moment, he didn’t know how to describe Donnie’s operation.
Driving the Mexican civil war from behind, then turning around to sell his medicines to both sides.
You have to admit, this is very American!
Mexico’s Klei Pharmaceuticals has two major shareholders: one is the Minister of War Cardenas, and the other is the owner, Klei Sanchez.
Previously, when Donnie was in Mexican waters, he had met with Klei Sanchez, but at that time, Donnie didn’t discuss cooperation.
However, after Donnie left Mexican waters, the Mexican businessmen who had met Donnie, including Klei Sanchez who was arrested and released, Levin Peters secretly met with Klei Sanchez.
After Levin Peters explained his intentions, Klei Sanchez agreed to cooperate almost without hesitation.
Firstly, Klei Sanchez was clearly aware of the interests behind this business. The saying "Once the gunfires, gold is ten thousand" doesn’t only refer to ammunition.
Faced with immense interests, Klei Sanchez couldn’t care less about Donnie or the current spats with the Mexican government. As long as there was profit, everything else could be thrown aside.
Secondly, Klei Sanchez was actually betting on both sides.
With verbal support from the United States and actual support from Donnie, even though Aguirre and Escovar’s rebels were still behind in numbers and weapons, they were already not incapable of fighting.
Who knows who’s going to win in the end? What if Aguirre and Escovar do win?
Then, based on the cooperation with Donnie, he could continue enjoying the status of a Mexican tycoon under Aguirre and Escovar’s rule.
"Mr. Block, it’s completely fine. I’ve already ordered the factories to accelerate production, so there’s definitely no issue with the output!"
Donnie revealed a satisfied smile and said: "With your reassurance, Mr. Johnson, I am relieved!"
Looking at Donnie’s smile, Robert Johnson felt both grateful and fearful.
Grateful that he was in a partnership with Donnie; previously, he had been worried that Frigga Pharmaceuticals would gobble up Johnson Group after its investment. Now, it seemed Donnie indeed took great care of his partners, and at the first sign of benefit, he considered them.
Fearful that Donnie’s series of actions in this incident showed he was absolutely indifferent to others’ well-being for his own benefit. Such tactics—what if Johnson Group becomes an enemy of Venus Bank in the future?