Chapter 502: Brotherhood of Skeletons

Well, despite the obvious hints, Tan Zhenhua’s barren American financial knowledge still failed to remind him of anything of value. He had to say to McCormick with embarrassment:
Sargent, I’m so sorry. , You know, I actually just set foot on the territory of the United States just yesterday..."
McCormick smiled bitterly and said, "Well, I am too conceited, thinking that the whole world should know me for my surname, respect me, Eric, and I apologize to you."
Looking at Tan Zhenhua’s suspicious eyes, McCormick said solemnly:
I re-introduce myself, I, Sargent McCormick, the fourth generation of McCormick’s family, our McCormick’s family, too One of the three major families of the Chicago Consortium."
When he said this, Tan Zhenhua finally understood why the president in front of him was so proud of his surname. People indeed have reasons to be proud. Even if he is ignorant, he still knows the Chicago Consortium, which is also the largest in the country. , One of the most powerful consortia.
Of course, the Chicago consortium also has enough weight to become an opponent of the Mellon consortium.
Well, it looks like this is an overt battle between the next generations of two rival consortiums. I just happened to be involved in it.
Tan Zhenhua couldn't help but smile. In China, even in Xiangjiang, the little money he has in his hands is probably considered a huge wealth in the eyes of others. But in the United States, compared to seeing these two brothers today, I am afraid it is really Maodu Not counted as one, and what they hold is not only money, but also the rights associated with money.
McCormick went on to say: "Eric, I'm sorry to be involved in the war between our McCormick family and Mellon family. You should see that I didn't mean it, so, really Please forgive me. If Matthew Mellon wants to trouble you, you can come to me. I think I should be able to provide some help."
"Okay, Mr. McCormick, if you really encounter such a problem, I will seek your help, thank you. In addition, I am also very curious, you McCormick family and Mellon family, one in Chicago, Illinois, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are more than seven hundred kilometers apart. How could a war break out between you?"
When McCormick heard this question from Tan Zhenhua, a strange expression suddenly appeared on his face. He asked, "So Eric, you really don't understand the political ecology of our country, right?"
Well, Tan Zhenhua has just arrived, and apart from having some memories of his previous life, he really knows nothing about the current political situation in the United States.
He nodded abruptly, and said apologetically to McCormick: "Yes, so Mr. McCormick, I'm afraid I will trouble you more."
McCormick took a deep look at him, and slowly said: "Actually, it is not that complicated. This war actually started in 1861. Back then, the Republican Party led by President Lincoln and their army won. War. However, winning the war does not mean winning everything. The losers have also formed their own parties and used different methods to start fighting for the dominance of this great country. Do you understand what I mean?"
This is really stupid if you don't understand it.
The political system of the United States has always been built on the basis of the two parties taking turns in power. The so-called "donkey and elephant fight" is the power struggle between the two largest political parties in the United States, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. What is representative is the presidential general election held every four years.
In order to compete for the right to enter the White House once in four years and give orders to the world, the two sides can say that they are doing everything they can, and they have profoundly affected the political situation of this blue star.
"However, it is ridiculous that the banner of the Republican Party's war was to liberate the slave system in the South, and thus won the support of most of the middle and lower classes of the U.S., but today, it truly regards social pluralism as a political program. But it is our Democratic Party."
McCormick unobtrusively announced his political views. He looked at Tan Zhenhua and continued: "So, as you can see, in the clubs I organize, whites, blacks, browns, and people from You yellow people in East Asia can get along in harmony, and this is almost unacceptable for Republicans who emphasize white elite politics. I have to tell you that Matthew Mellon also joined a club, and that Do you want to know the name of the club?"
Tan Zhenhua agrees with what McCormick said. At least, in the lifetime he has experienced, the Democratic Party’s political program is indeed more focused on social diversity, and they have also practiced it very politically. This is done. For example, the President of the United States, Mr. Oguanhai, who was elected for two consecutive terms in 2008, is the Democratic Party. He is also the first black president in the history of the United States.
"What's the name of that club?" Tan Zhenhua asked in agreement.
"The Brotherhood of Skeletons."
Tan Zhenhua blurted out "Fuck," and then quickly apologized to McCormick, who was blank, "I'm sorry, I'm rude, but what did you mean by "Skull and Bones"?"
McCormick asked in surprise: "Eric, do you actually know the "Skull and Bones"? It seems that you have a deeper understanding of American society than I thought, but I am afraid that you will be disappointed. I have to tell you that none of us at Stanford is qualified to join the mysterious "skeleton" because that organization only accepts 15 new members each year, and these 15 must be third-year Yale University students, Angklu Saxon race, or at least non-Jewish white."
"Then what's going on with this Brotherhood of Skeletons?" Tan Zhenhua asked curiously.
"That, it's organized by a group of people who share the same ideas with the "Skull and Bones"."
Tan Zhenhua curled his lips and said: "People are called "Skull and Bones", they just tossed a "Skull and Bones Brotherhood."
McCormick laughed loudly: "Eric, although I don't know what the "Eastern effect" you just said means in your Chinese language, but I can guess a general idea. You are really too By the way, the club they tossed about is indeed not on the stage."
Tan Zhenhua nodded and said, "So, can I understand that Matthew Mellon and the Mellon family behind him are staunch Republicans, and you, President McCormick, are already behind McCaw. The Mick family, and even the entire Chicago consortium, are staunch Democrats. Am I right?"
McCormick nodded and said, "Eric, you have a good summary. That's why Matthew came to trouble me everywhere, and you were unfortunately involved in it."
"No, Mr. McCormick, it should be said that I was very lucky to be involved. When I became the enemy of Mr. Matthew Mellon, I also got the friendship of Sargent McCormick, you see , Life is like this, if there is loss, there must be gain, right? Mr. President."
Sargent McCormick laughed loudly, stretched out his right fist and lightly hit Tan Zhenhua: "You are too right, Eric, I have a hunch that we will become very good friends! "
"as you wish."