Chapter 252: Cross-party ally

"At least I dare to conclude one thing. Now that Wall Street and DuPont are definitely staring at the trend of the Boer War. Although each company prioritizes profit-seeking, I must also admit that the two most greedy representatives, It ’s the speculators like Morgan, and the companies like DuPont that depend on war for profit. After all, the same is true for the joint company. "
Sheffield also naturally learned of the official outbreak of the Boer War via radio. Deep down in his heart, he really wanted to do something, but now there are too many things to take care of. At this time, he suddenly recovered, as if the expansion rate is a bit too fast, and there are too many places to invest in every industry All need money.
It happens that these projects are started at the same time. When he came back from the Philippines, his idea was to take a break and use the price war to get DuPont out of the explosives field. However, he was pulled into the Morgan Steel Project by Rockefeller Jr., and he opened the two fields of cars and aircraft. Although he did not spend much on aircraft production, it was a net investment. For a long time, he needed to put the aircraft Support is formal.
The feedback received from the patents for the simple aircraft is satisfactory. Once the aircraft patent is obtained, many problems will be alleviated.
"Considering that speculators represented by the Morgan belt on Wall Street have huge financial resources, and I have intervened in many industries, and are not as good as each other in financial resources. This war broke out at the right time. Once the British war is not smooth, Morgan will be tempted to know. He is extremely greedy in the issue of debt. "Sheffield whispered to the two companions," We have only such a chance that we must create a fait accompli during the Boer War, or wait until there is no other thing to shift our attention. Power, facing many unimaginable competitors. "
"The British have an absolute advantage, we may only have a few months." Gail took a breath. He now feels that time is pressing. The British are the world's overlords, and the Boers are still in order.
Gael was obviously like almost everyone in this era, and felt that the Boers could not last long. Sheffield pouted, "That's not necessarily the only time, and the British need to adapt."
Sheffield understands that no army can adapt to all modes of warfare. For example, the British army was actually not very suitable for guerrilla warfare. For example, the British once had a head-to-head bloodshed in Afghanistan, and it also cast the reputation of the Afghan cemetery.
He is not underestimating the combat effectiveness of the British Army, the British Army is still very strong in the face-to-face army. However, many Westerners do not have the experience of facing the resistance of the whole people.
In this mode of warfare, Sheffield is not slandering the cold-blooded cruelty of the Orientals. If Afghanistan faces the Qing Dynasty, his imperial cemetery will definitely become a real cemetery. It is not how powerful the Qing Dynasty is, but he is good at this After Zhang Geer was pacified, General Yili once wrote to Emperor Daoguang to kill the source of the disaster in Afghanistan.
Daoguang asked how to fight, and General Yili replied, following the old things of Jungar! From the beginning, General Yili was thinking of genocide. General Yili did n’t have any colonial concept in mind. The Qing ’s fighting power did n’t need to be much stronger, and it was a little stronger than Afghanistan. As long as they were able to pass, they would be from the beginning. Become a thousand miles.
In Sheffield's eyes, this last dynasty can be said to have remarkable characteristics. As long as it feels that it has an advantage, even if it is a little, it will continue to attack. China has had a manpower advantage since ancient times, but so many dynasties have really brought this advantage into play with the Eight Banners, whose population has just exceeded one million in the 20th century.
"You two think that the Boers will be like the 300,000 Spanish troops? Put down their weapons and surrender? They may also be like the Filipinos, and they are still resisting." Sheffield pondered, "If you are like the Filipinos, That war will not end within a year. In fact, sometimes you can learn from other civilizations. If the Orientals fight, the progress will be much faster. If the continuous battlefield of the Philippines can bring profits, I will give Governor MacArthur came up with the idea to introduce some labor from China and change the species for the Philippines. "
But Sheffield is a businessman. He is not a federal president. He wants to make money instead of saving it. Therefore, the introduction of the most feared existence of the indigenous people around China, this kind of idea is rotten in the stomach, fighting the security war is beneficial to the profit of the joint company.
"Now see what good news Keane can bring us." McHale and Gael glanced at each other and asked, "Do you want to organize lobbying groups to lobby the federal government."
"This is not anxious in advance. I'll find someone first." Sheffield licked her lips. "This person may help us."
"Who?" The two asked quickly.
"Theodore Roosevelt, our former Deputy Secretary of the Navy, Governor of New York State!" Sheffield said the name, "We are sympathetic, and thanks to the presence of this person, we have the opportunity to make money in Cuba In this way, I went to New York personally. Although this person is a Republican, it is also uncommon to have the same destiny as the Democratic Party. The Panama Canal has a common attitude from the national perspective. This weight The help of Republicans at the same level, coupled with the power of the Democratic Party, may be successful. "
"I'm going to New York, and if Keen has news, you two will just pass it on to me." Sheffield sighed heavily, "Born naturally!"
Sheffield didn't know what to say about Gail and McHale's greedy staring at the canal. If there is any negative evaluation, it is a good thing, but the property under the names of the two is not strong enough to blend in. The two of them also knew this, and they tried to pull Sheffield into the water by every possible means. The two knew that if the United Company did not move, the two of them would not be able to go through the canal even if they were ruined.
Sheffield naturally knew the benefits of the canal, but now that he did not pay much attention to the operation of the emerging industry in the summer, he was soft and was eventually inspired by greed. This is not to blame the two friends, or his own greed, especially the least resistance to the business that can compete with the antitrust law.
This time Sheffield brought Natalia, he is one of the experts in the private use of public weapons. I know the best way to combine work and rest to relieve my troubles.
As an old friend, Sheffield successfully met Roosevelt, who was already governor of New York. After resigning as deputy navy minister and organizing an army to participate in the war, Roosevelt was able to stand up for himself. The status within the Republican Party is rising, and it is now considered a heavyweight.
Similarly, the Spanish-American War also brought huge benefits to Sheffield. Before the Spanish-American War, the United Company was only a company that competed with the DuPont Consortium. How can there be such an obvious advantage now? All this made Sheffield thank her wise decision, blended decisively into the war, and won everything that was her own.
"Since I said goodbye to Mr. Roosevelt last time, I really missed it. I didn't expect to meet you this time. You are already the governor of New York State. New York, this is the largest city in our country. There are countless here. The rich and the countless opportunities for riches are simply heavens promised. "Sheffield sighed. He certainly didn't like it in the face of this powerful president who used anti-trust laws in history and made great efforts to fight against major companies.
Businessmen have so much wealth in them, and instinctively do not like politicians who are too strong, but now the two sides have common interests. Roosevelt is a rare strong man in the Republican Party.
Roosevelt's rise in the Republican Party can be said to have changed the citizens' impression of the Republican Party to a certain extent. Prior to this, the Republican Party did not have impressive belligerent characters, and the civil war would not be counted. Destiny.
"William, how did you come to New York? I have heard that you have been developing vigorously recently, called? By the way, your term is called an emerging industry. Through the advancement of more and more technological applications, new industries have been created, Developing the economy. "Roosevelt obviously also knew what happened to Sheffield in Texas recently.
Whether it's a monthly production of 100,000 cars, or an airplane lifted off to conquer the blue sky, it caused a major earthquake in the civil class. Before this, many people had never heard of the name of the joint company. After all, although agriculture and animal husbandry are closely related to people's lives, they are not very famous. Now, in the eyes of citizens, this large southern company is like a representative of high-tech, emerging industries.
"That was the previous thing, and it can't be today's achievement." Sheffield pretended to make a comparison, and then the conversation turned, "Actually, this time, there was one thing to discuss with Mr. Roosevelt because of this The matter is not just a business matter, but also has a certain relationship with the development of the United States. "
"Oh? It still has something to do with the country?" Roosevelt's eyes flashed a bit of thought, wondering if Sheffield was foolish, but it seemed that the other party did not need to do this, and asked directly, "What is good for the country's development?" ? "
Sheffield lit a cigar and slowly said, "Recently, the United Company is negotiating with the French Canal Company and wants to take over the excavation of the Panama Canal. I think this matter should have some relationship with the country, right? "
"Really!" Roosevelt stood up abruptly, staring at Sheffield and spitting clouds. "Are you sure?"
"There is not much problem in Paris!" Sheffield smiled slightly and opened his mouth to be bragging. In fact, he didn't say anything. In his mouth, he was almost settled, and it was only because of trade secrets.