Mark Hanna saw a book on the table, which was a published book called Plate Drift. The author's name on it was William Sheffield. He sat down and smiled and said, "Actually, if he were not in business, Mr. William would be a very good person."

scholars."

"It's all written for fun, and a book won't disturb anyone's interests. It's just like the food chain theory. It looks very profound, but in fact it belongs to the past." Sheffield put the plate drift books on the table.

Throwing it aside, he spoke gently.

This book called Plate Drift has naturally given Sheffield a reputation as a scholar. The hypothesis of plate drift has been around for hundreds of years and was proposed in the Ming Dynasty. This book only proposes some

New point of view. Let Sheffield deceive the world and steal its reputation.

With the help of Rockefeller Jr., Sheffield, a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party and a close friend of William Bryan, had an in-depth conversation with Mark Hanna, who became a senator through a series of operations.

This in-depth discussion centered on the repair of relations between Republicans and Democrats, as well as United Corporation and the president. There was calmness in it, but there was also some intimidation.

As a banker, Mark Hanna raised millions of dollars in election funds for William McClay, almost ten times as much as William Bryan. After William McClay became president, Mark Hanna became the federal president by appointing Secretary of State.

senator.

A wealthy businessman who had never been in politics before, who had never worked in the federal system for a day, suddenly became a senator, skipping many necessary steps. This is an unlikely event in any country.

Ordinary citizens are easy to deal with. If the joint work seizes this point and operates, it is impossible to unseat the president, but it is not completely impossible to succeed if the target is just a senator. What's more, Mark Hanna himself is now because of this

The matter was questioned.

Necessary threats are sometimes very useful, especially when the boss of Standard Oil does not object. Of course, Rockefeller Jr. will not object. At present, it seems that the East Texas oil field will be a cash cow. To put it bluntly, even if

The rumors about his sister Edith Rockefeller and Sheffield were true and could not stop the partnership between the two parties.

"Actually, these two gentlemen may know that there are indeed voices of taking force measures against Cuba, but after thinking about it, McClay and I still feel that the risk is too great. The Spanish Empire is not easy to mess with." Mark Hanna looked embarrassed.

He said, "We have not really fought a war with European imperialism. If we lose the war, the consequences will be very serious!"

The British and American countries have this characteristic, and Sheffield has to admire this, that is, they can always do it, not because I have to go to war, but because I have no choice but to do so. Because of the election of the government, this entanglement is naturally very confusing.

Sex is more deceptive than the Soviet system. Unless the appearance is too ugly, it will not be exposed and let others know.

It seems that Mark Hanna really misjudged the strength of the Spanish Empire. He belongs to the group that is not willing to take risks. The Spanish-American War did not appear until the country had been brewing for a long time. It is normal for both parties to have forces that do not want war.

, but there are also those who want to start a war.

However, Sheffield didn't think so. Now was a good opportunity to take action against Spain. He said calmly, "If it's just a matter of Spain and the United States, it's not wrong to think so, but I believe that the countries that have set their sights on Spain

, not just the United States, missing the opportunity may lead to catastrophic consequences, such as Japan, which has squeezed into the first-class countries."

Sheffield remembers that Japan's image in Southeast Asian countries is very good. Almost no Southeast Asian countries spread hatred against Japan, because except for China, those places themselves are colonies. Japan's entry into Southeast Asia is under the banner of liberating Asian nations.

Going forward, a few years of war is not comparable to the hundreds of years of colonization by European countries.

Only China and South Korea are independent countries, not colonies, so Japan does not attract much hatred except China and South Korea. When Japan drove away the colonists in Southeast Asia, it really received a lot of welcome.

Well, it is now 1**8. Through the current international situation, Sheffield feels that there should be a trend of interest in Asia in Japan. Currently, Japan is the only non-white power. If the United States did not take action in the past few years, then

It is still unknown whether Japan will fight the Russo-Japanese War or, after a few years, it will see that Spain is in trouble and attack the Philippines.

"If we don't liberate the American countries oppressed by Spain, how can the United States live up to the expectations of the American countries as the guardian of the Americas? And Spain is not strong, so it is a suitable target. Should we fight with the British Empire? If we don't fight now,

God will not forgive us." Sheffield said while banging the table, "You can tell other supporters that if war breaks out, the southern states will fully support the war. Don't care about the peace noises within the Democratic Party. Liberating America will not

Being colonized by European countries is far greater than the slogan of peace. It is the Manifest Destiny of the United States."

"If war is really inevitable, of course we hope to get the support of citizens across the country, and I will mention this to the president!" Mark Hanna finally relaxed in front of the two giants, saying that he would pay attention to this aspect.

public opinion.

"Since I came to Texas and stayed for a few days for vacation, it was natural for someone to arrange this. The folk customs here are still simple!" Sheffield was in a good mood and expressed his idea of ​​showing some kindness to the landlord.

It seemed that the initial communication with the presidential spokesman was quite good, and the relationship with the White House had also been repaired. After Mark Hanna left, Rockefeller Jr. said, "Japan dares to attack Spain?"

"This country is an alien in today's world. Maybe it will do something to white countries. It's better if we do it, maybe we will have to fight with this country in the future." Sheffield replied vaguely, "You know

Well, the Japanese population in Hawaii exceeds ten times the number of immigrants from the United States, and is the largest ethnic group after the indigenous people. I believe you are also very clear about how the federal government views Hawaii's status."

"How dare an island country confront us?" Rockefeller Jr. chuckled and said dismissively, "They are crazy."

"So now they only dare to use immigration to create a fait accompli!" Sheffield raised his eyebrows. It seemed that this year the United States officially annexed Hawaii. It can only be said that some things are bound to happen. This is fine, he also feels that his

We haven’t had enough rides on history’s coattails, and it’s not time to get off the train and let the beacon of capitalism revolve around us.

In the next period of time, Rockefeller Jr. and Mark Hanna had a good experience of the simplicity of Texas. The most popular shooting range in Texas is the public shooting range. Citizens bring decompression tools to decompress every time. Especially Rockefeller Jr.

, he finally understood why Sheffield always brought a truckload of people with him wherever he went, and he never felt that anything was wrong.

Without confining the two people who were guests in Texas, Sheffield ran to Houston again, where he waited for the Chinese labor leader who was brought here, and the two met at the beach.

However, compared to the first meeting in Los Angeles, Zhang Deqing seemed much more reserved. While talking, he looked at the harmless young man in front of him, waiting for instructions, but there was still a hint of fear in his expression.

"Mr. Zhang, don't look at me like that. I am also for the stability of the Chinese labor community, but my methods are a little more direct." Sheffield said nonchalantly, "Those gang members, even if they are all Chinese, are yourselves.

People, can they protect your interests? Impossible, do they dare to do anything to white people? It’s also impossible, they will only exploit the hard-earned money of ordinary Chinese workers in the name of protection. I don’t want to use my salary

The salary is enough to support such a group of people."

Sheffield kept talking about this topic and mentioned last year's move to eradicate Chinese gangs. Whether Zhang Deqing believed it or not was a trivial matter.

"I believe they must know that their behavior is wrong." Zhang Deqing said cautiously, "I wonder what the boss wants to do with us? There is still work that we need to do."

Sheffield took a deep breath, seemed a little embarrassed and said, "This job may be a bit dangerous, but it will be good for both parties. Do you want to take revenge?"

"Revenge?" Zhang Deqing thought it was a move to eradicate Chinese gangs last year, and quickly shook his head and said, "No, no, the boss was right to arrest them. I believe they must be regretting it now."

"They have no chance to regret, these people were not thrown into prison. I'm talking about another thing!" Sheffield's devilish smile made Zhang Deqing shudder, and he continued regardless of Zhang Deqing's reaction, "From the Wanli to Chongzhen years

, there were three massacres of Chinese in the Philippines, with nearly 100,000 deaths, now I give you a chance, if you want to take revenge, you can organize a team."

"Boss, we are all ordinary people and don't want war!" Zhang Deqing said cautiously, looking at Sheffield's expression.

Sheffield stared at this man with a strange look and said slowly, "Think about this problem carefully. If there is another economic depression, the wave of xenophobia will be aimed at you. And this is the will of the citizens of the country. I only
Chapter completed!