Chapter 1303: Chapter 445: Donnie’s Paperclip Project
Even the best relationship requires an appropriate reward system.
Now, under my absolute authority, these people might not think too much, but what about when this fund grows larger and larger?
Would Steve Cotting develop an emotion, thinking, clearly everyone is helping me do things, why can they earn so much more than I do?
Donnie can’t guarantee such emotions won’t arise.
But Donnie can’t directly lend them money either, to ensure their shares remain on par with everyone else; private lending is also not feasible since everyone knows each other, and knows how much each person can bring out.
If I privately lend money to those with less money, wouldn’t those with more money be dissatisfied?
So even for Donnie, even when this group is the closest one at present, Donnie still has to consider everyone’s interests.
By giving out 10% of the dividends, not only can it smooth out the unequal relationships, but also it encourages them to work hard in their respective countries.
Things have developed to this point; basically, their future lives will be in their respective countries. Even if World War II breaks out, Donnie might bring them back to the United States for their safety, but after the war ends, they’ll be sent back, for Donnie also believes they, having become powerful figures in those countries, wouldn’t want to live in the United States.
Sure enough, Donnie’s words brought looks of excitement to these people’s faces. They are high and mighty in their own countries and are very confident in their abilities, and thus they all believe their capabilities can earn them this 10% dividend.
"So do you all have no objections to this matter?"
Donnie opened up and said.
Bruce smiled and said, "Donnie, when have we ever had an opinion about your words!"
Donnie nodded slightly and said, "It’s good that there are no objections. However, I must say in advance, if in the future someone or someone’s family betrays our collective, you all know the consequences!"
Everyone dropped their smiles and nodded in agreement.
Donnie said, "Alright, now for the second matter."
Everyone looked slightly confused. In the letters they received, only this matter was mentioned, there was no mention of a second matter, but now hearing Donnie speak about it in this setting, they naturally understood it must be something very important.
Donnie said, "After the new investment company is established, a fund will be created. A fund dedicated to fostering, developing, discovering, and transferring top scientists as well as leading figures in fields such as literature, art, engineering, and medicine across nations. What this fund needs to do is bring these people to Atlantic City!"
Donnie understands very well, that no matter how capable one is or how prophetic one’s memories are, one will always be hard-pressed to support everything alone, especially now that Donnie is focusing on the Turks and Caicos Islands.
In the future, Donnie intends to build the world’s top university, the most advanced hospital, and the most modern research labs there.
And these individuals are the cornerstone for constructing the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Having these individuals is equivalent to adding countless protective shields to the Turks and Caicos Islands, given the premise that the Turks and Caicos Islands possess sufficient self-protective weapons that intimidate the world.
This is a comprehensive development plan that requires the cooperation of all parties to achieve success.
These individuals don’t know all of Donnie’s plans but agree with Donnie’s current plan to establish the fund.
Steve Cotting asked, "Boss, what if there are Jewish people among them?"
The people around Donnie are well aware of Donnie’s attitude towards Jewish people.
Donnie said, "Jewish people need to be distinguished. We want only Jewish scientists, artists, and doctors, nothing more."
This doesn’t mean Donnie has changed his views on Jewish people.
Instead, Donnie already has a strategy in place: scientists focus solely on research, artists just engage in their art, and doctors honestly work on treating illnesses.
As for other aspects...
Put bluntly, Donnie just wants these Jewish people to fulfill their roles as tools.
"Understood!"
After hearing Donnie’s intention, everyone had their calculations.
Seeing the expressions on everyone’s faces, Donnie smiled and said, "Alright, business is over, now it’s time for some fun!"
The few cheered and stood up.
Only Robert stayed behind alone, "Don’t you want to have a private talk with them?"
Donnie waved his hand with a smile, "Let’s forget about it today. Look, at this point, do they have any more mood to continue discussing serious matters!"
Robert looked at those who went out, also revealing a smile. After the smile, Robert continued chatting with Donnie.
"I’m worried about potential issues with the fund!"
"Don’t worry about potential issues, it’s certain there will be issues!" Donnie affirmed.
Top-tier scientific talents represent a country’s significant treasures. To acquire them, it’s inevitable to face obstruction from the countries where these talents reside.
Even if obstruction succeeds, reaching Atlantic City or eventually the Turks and Caicos Islands, safety is not guaranteed.
In later years, the Soviet Union’s top scientist Glochenko led the design of the legendary ’Su-27’ fighter jet, but was successfully turned by the United States’ ’Operation Paperclip,’ escaping to the United States.
The result? Just six years later, Glochenko, under the protection of eight bodyguards, was shot dead.
So, acquiring these talents, the first hurdle is facing the reproach of their countries.
In such circumstances, letting Cruz and others continue developing in their residing countries adds significant difficulty.
That’s the first issue.
The second issue is competition; Donnie is not the only one with this idea, the United States’ ’Operation Paperclip’ is a prime example, except fortunately the U.S. hasn’t begun this operation yet.
This operation won’t commence until World War II starts.
Not only the United States, Jewish merchants led by Rothschild are also eyeing these talents.
At the beginning stages, they might not notice, but with increasing talent loss, they will certainly have countermeasures.
After all, they also wish to send these people to Israel!
Donnie said, "So if we can’t invite them personally, then we need to obtain their projects."
Robert pondered, "This requires a vast espionage network; relying solely on Bruce and the rest is impossible."
Sitting on the sofa, Donnie gently tapped the table. In reality, what Robert mentioned is something Donnie had already considered when preparing this plan.
But Donnie believes it’s a bit premature to undertake this task now, as the Turks and Caicos Islands have not been acquired yet; wait until the islands are secured, and it can be used as a training base.
Moreover, this task can’t be done alone. An initial partner is required, but this partner can’t know everything.
Ultimately, what’s crucial is to ensure that when the final plan succeeds, this partner harbors no resentment.
To complete this plan, the best candidate is Cameron Block, but the partner isn’t Cameron Block; it should be the United States.
Here, a very important figure comes into play, Franklin Roosevelt!
Compared to Herbert Hoover, even if Franklin Roosevelt’s relationship with Donnie is very close, Franklin Roosevelt clearly possesses more of a scheming hero quality.
His partnership with Donnie can be seen as complementary interest cooperation, but simultaneously, differences may arise in the future due to differing interests.
Amongst it, Franklin Roosevelt’s biggest leverage is during World War II, as President of the United States, he could more efficiently control the U.S. military.
Thus, the first thing Donnie needs to resolve now is the intricately tangled United States military!