In the financial field of the United States, these families of the Boston Consortium should be the first to transition from international labor trading into the banking and insurance industries. When later generations mention the history of consortiums in the United States, they will add the sentence "the oldest in the United States"

The core of the Boston consortium was the Lowell, Adams, and Lawrence families, plus the then-emerging Kennedy family.

The core of this should not be the Kennedy family that has not yet risen in this era, but the Adams family. The reason is very simple. The Adams family has a very strong political background and once produced the first father-son president in the history of the United States.

, established the status of the Adams family in Boston.

Samuel Adams was one of the initiators and organizers of the War of Independence; John Adams was one of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence, etc. Their family has an inseparable relationship with the establishment of the democratic system in the United States, and has also produced

The first father-son president in the history of the United States. John Adams served as a member of the House of Representatives, Secretary of State, and later became the sixth president of the United States.

The current head of the Adams family is Charles Adams II. It seems that the chairman of Raytheon Company a hundred years later will also be a member of the Adams family.

"Then who is this?" Sheffield blinked and his eyes fell on the man following Keane. This man was about thirty years old and dressed meticulously. He was among the young freshmen camp and the bearded camp in the 19th century.

, seems to belong to the former.

"Master William, I teach Lyman Lowell!" Lyman Lowell introduced himself with a friendly smile, "I followed Mr. Kean to Arlington as a guest this time. I hope the owner of this place won't be offended. At the same time,

With greetings from the Adams and Lawrence families, come over to discuss business with the Sheffield family."

"Don't dare, don't dare!" Sheffield said with a hypocritical smile, "Be careful when discussing business with you. Last time, the Adams family cut off foreign aid from the Confederacy as soon as they took action, which made the Dixie people grit their teeth. This time

If someone is accidentally fooled again, the citizens of the south will think that our family has become traitors."

Sheffield said this with an innocent expression, "Please forgive me for being underage. This is the truth. I hope Mr. Lowell can understand."

During the Civil War, although the British generally believed that the independence of the Confederate States of America should be recognized, the British government maintained an official neutral attitude, mainly due to the efforts of Charles Adams. After the war, President Grant appointed him to lead an international delegation to resolve the issue.

The issue of compensation for damages arising from British funding of the American South during the Civil War. Adams won $15 million in compensation for the United States from the British.

"Master William, one cannot live in the hatred of the past. Today's friends may become tomorrow's enemies. Is that true? Although Mr. Adams cut off foreign aid from the Union during the Civil War, this was also for the consideration of all citizens. The war

The result speaks for itself, and the Sheffield family has not suffered any losses." Lyman Lowell said eloquently, "Why don't you ask Mrs. Anna to come out, and we can have an in-depth discussion."

"Don't call grandma out. Just because you said our family didn't suffer any losses is enough to stop us from talking about anything." Sheffield said as if you should spare me, just because her husband died because of the war.

It was enough, "Except for agriculture and animal husbandry, all the family's properties have been handed over to me. My grandmother happens to be taking a walk at this time, so there is no need for her to come forward."

I added in my mind that it will reach people’s ears soon anyway, it doesn’t matter whether I show up or not.

"First of all, we are optimistic about the success of the acquisition of Boston Fruit Company!" Lyman Lowell automatically ignored Sheffield's hostility and extended an olive branch for cooperation between the two parties, "and several of us have also helped a lot in it. , this time I came to Arlington with sincerity and proposed future cooperation."

Oh? Sheffield raised his eyebrows and looked at Kean. Kean quickly said, "Boss, it's like this. Mr. Lowell played a big role in acquiring the Boston Fruit Company."

"We are partners, don't call us boss!" Sheffield nodded with a warm smile, "Even if we save a little money, it is calculated in tens or millions of dollars. I feel a little uncomfortable with such a big gift. I’m too brave to accept it.”

"You can't say that. When it comes to agricultural and animal husbandry products, the extensive Sheffield Alliance in the south has significant advantages. Even without our help, this thing can be done!" Lowell laughed, Sheffield Alliance It was these people who gave a new name to the returning southern planters and shareholders who established the United Fruit Company with the help of the Sheffield family.

Huh? Sheffield doesn’t know whether to cry or laugh. They are all oil kings, railroad kings, and steel kings. When they come to their own home, they become wheat kings! Morgan has Morgan Alliance, and Rockefeller has Standard Oil. When he comes to his own home, he becomes a wheat king. Sheffield Union?

"Mr. Lowell, please tell me your purpose. This gift is not so easy to accept. If you have any suggestions, please let me know!" Sheffield thought for a while and decided to talk frankly about what the other party had in mind. Purpose.

"Master William, you want to get involved in electrification, and your family also has this kind of prestige in the South. The hostility in the hearts of the Dixie people is tantamount to supporting your public opinion, but if it is just your family to promote this matter, maybe the funds will also be It's enough, but the risk is a bit too great." Lowell nodded and stated his purpose clearly, "As far as I know, the Sheffield family's industry does not have a banking industry! With financing like this, It may be difficult, and we can help and help you electrify."

"Wait a minute, please forgive me for being rude!" Sheffield waved his hand to stop Lowell from continuing, and asked with a puzzled smile, "Mr. Lowell, do you know what the opponents of electrification are? Who is it? Don’t you think it’s a little too reckless to get involved?”

"Of course I know that Sheffield United's rival in the electrical field is Morgan!" A flash of light flashed in Lowell's eyes. It was not hatred, but it was not a positive emotion either. "He is the king of the banking industry..."
Chapter completed!