Chapter 182 Do You Want Revenge?

Mark Hanna saw a book on the table, a published book called Plate Drift, and the author's name was signed as William Sheffield. He sat down and smiled, "In fact, if it weren't for business, Mr. William would be a very good scholar."

"It's all written for fun. A book won't disturb anyone's interests. Just like the food chain theory, it looks profound, but it's actually something of the past." Sheffield threw the book on plate tectonic shift on the table aside and spoke gently.

This book, titled Plate Drift, naturally established Sheffield as a scholar. The hypothesis of plate drift has been around for hundreds of years, and was proposed during the Ming Dynasty. This book only proposed some new ideas, allowing Sheffield to deceive the world and steal the reputation.

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

This time, the discussion revolved around repairing the relationship between the Republicans and Democrats, and the United Corporation and the President. There was calmness, but also some intimidation.

As a banker, Mark Hanna raised millions of dollars in campaign funds for William McClay, almost ten times that of William Bryan. After William McClay became president, he appointed Mark Hanna as Secretary of State and made him a U.S. Senator.

A wealthy businessman who had never been in politics before and had never worked in the federal system for a day suddenly became a senator and took many necessary steps. This is an unlikely thing to happen in any country.

Ordinary citizens are easy to deal with. If the joint work seizes this point to operate, it is impossible to bring down the president, but it is not impossible to succeed if the spearhead is only directed at a senator. Moreover, Mark Hanna himself is now questioned because of this matter.

Necessary threats can sometimes be very useful, especially if the boss of Standard Oil does not object. Rockefeller Jr. certainly would not object, as the East Texas oil fields would be a cash cow. To be honest, even if the rumors about his sister Edith Rockefeller and Sheffield were true, it would not prevent the cooperation between the two parties.

"You two gentlemen may know that there are indeed voices calling for the use of force against Cuba, but McClay and I think the risk is too great. The Spanish Empire is not to be trifled with," Mark Hannah said with difficulty. "We haven't really fought a war with European imperialism yet. If we lose, the consequences will be serious!"

This is a characteristic of the United Kingdom and the United States, and Sheffield has to admire this, that is, they can always make it look like they are not going to war, but are forced to do so. Because of the election of the government, this kind of entanglement is naturally very confusing, more deceptive than the Soviet system, unless the behavior is too ugly, it will not be exposed to others.

It seems that Mark Hanna really underestimated the strength of the Spanish Empire. He was one of those who were not willing to take risks. The Spanish-American War was indeed a long-term brewing in the country. It is very normal that both parties have forces that do not want war, but there are also people who want to start a war.

However, Sheffield did not think so. Now is a good time to take action against Spain. He said calmly, "If it is just a matter between Spain and the United States, it is not wrong to think so, but I believe that there are more countries than just the United States that have set their sights on Spain. Missing the opportunity may lead to disastrous consequences, such as Japan, which has already squeezed into the first-class countries."

Sheffield remembers that Japan had a very good image in Southeast Asian countries, and almost no Southeast Asian countries spread hatred against Japan, because except for China, those places were colonies. Japan invaded Southeast Asia under the banner of liberating Asian nations, and a few years of war was not comparable to hundreds of years of colonization by European countries.

Only China and South Korea are independent countries, not colonies, so Japan did not attract much hatred outside of China and South Korea. When Japan drove away the Southeast Asian colonists, it was really welcomed by many people.

Now it is 1898. Based on 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 had not taken action in the past few years, then Japan would have fought the Russo-Japanese War, or would have seen that Spain was failing after a few years and attacked the Philippines. Which of the two things is more likely to happen is still unknown.

"If we don't liberate the American countries oppressed by Spain, how can the United States, as the guardian of America, live up to the expectations of the American countries? Moreover, Spain is not strong and is a suitable target. Are we going to fight the British Empire? If we don't fight now, God will not forgive us." Sheffield said while knocking on the table, "You can tell other supporters that if a war breaks out, the southern states will fully support this war. Don't care about the peace noises within the Democratic Party. Liberating America from being colonized by European countries is far greater than the peace slogans. This is the manifest destiny of the United States."

"If war is really inevitable, we certainly hope to get the support of citizens across the country. I will mention this to the president!" Mark Hannah finally gave in in front of the two giants and said that he would pay attention to public opinion in this regard.

"Since we have come to Texas and are staying for a few days for vacation, naturally someone will arrange this matter. The folk customs here are still simple and honest!" Sheffield was in a good mood and expressed his intention to do his best to be a good host.

It seems that the initial communication with the President's spokesperson was quite good, and the relationship with the White House was also repaired. After Mark Hanna left, Rockefeller Jr. said, "Japan dares to take action against Spain?"

"This country is an outlier in the world today, and it might do something to white countries. Let's take action. Maybe we'll have to fight this country in the future." Sheffield replied vaguely, "You know, the Japanese population in Hawaii is more than ten times that of immigrants in the United States, and is the largest ethnic group besides the indigenous people. I believe you are also very clear about how the federal government views the status of Hawaii."

"How dare an island nation confront us?" Rockefeller Jr. chuckled and said with disdain, "They are crazy."

"So now they can only use immigration to create a fait accompli!" Sheffield raised his eyebrows. It seemed that the United States officially annexed Hawaii this year. It can only be said that some things are bound to happen. This is also good. He also felt that he had not ridden the historical ride enough, and it was not time to get off and let the beacon of capitalism revolve around him.

In the following period, Rockefeller Jr. and Mark Hannah had a good experience of the simplicity of Texas. Public shooting ranges were the most common in Texas, and citizens would bring their decompression tools to relieve stress. Especially Rockefeller Jr., he understood why Sheffield always brought a carload of people with him wherever he went, and never felt that there was anything wrong.

Sheffield and the two people who were visiting Texas went to Houston again and waited for the Chinese labor leader who was brought here. The two met at the beach.

However, compared to their 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'm also doing this for the stability of the Chinese workers' community, but my methods are a little more direct." Sheffield said nonchalantly, "Those gangsters, even if they are all Chinese and your own people, can they protect your interests? No way, would 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 the salary I pay to support such a group of people."

Sheffield only touched upon this topic briefly, glossing over last year's effort to eradicate Chinese gangs. As for whether Zhang Deqing believed it or not, it was a trivial matter.

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"I believe they must know that their behavior is wrong." Zhang Deqing said carefully, "I wonder if the boss wants us to do something? Or is there any work that needs us to do?"

Sheffield took a deep breath and said as if he was a little embarrassed, "This job may be a little dangerous, but it will be good for both parties if it is done. Do you want revenge?"

"Revenge?" Zhang Deqing thought it was an act of eradicating the 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 something else!" Sheffield's devilish smile frightened Zhang Deqing. He ignored Zhang Deqing's reaction and continued, "From the Wanli to the Chongzhen period, there were three massacres of Chinese people in the Philippines, with nearly 100,000 deaths. Now I'm giving you a chance. If you want revenge, you can organize a team."

"Boss, we are ordinary people and don't want war!" Zhang Deqing spoke cautiously, watching Sheffield's expression.

Sheffield stared at the 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 directed at you. This is the will of the citizens of the country. I will only obey and not resist. If you can't be the leader of the Chinese workers, find someone else. I am ready to talk to others. I don't believe that everyone is like you."

(End of this chapter)