Chapter 112 Personal Threats
William Bryan was a well-known figure who ran for president three times without success, as tragically as the Rockefeller descendant, and played a role in the adoption of universal suffrage for senators, income tax, the Department of Labor, prohibition, and women's suffrage. Throughout his career, his Midwestern roots made him clearly support the interests of farmers and oppose those of the urban East.
"What does it have to do with me? You should know the relationship between your family and the Democratic Party. Don't sow discord between us." Sheffield smiled and leaned back tactically, then suddenly straightened his back and said seriously, "What does he advocate?"
"He blames the oil, steel, and railroad giants every day, which makes us very annoyed. He also said that he wants to guarantee the rights of workers!" Edith Rockefeller gritted her teeth and cursed viciously. She glanced at Sheffield but found that he was not moved at all. She stamped her feet in anger and said, "Do you care about it or not...0"
Hiss... Sheffield shuddered twice as if he was having a seizure, and couldn't stand it and said, "What does this have to do with me? My family is a farmer, and they have to protect the interests of farmers. Am I not a farmer? Even if I want to build a few factories now, the bulk of my family still depends on farming. There are also tariff issues and a series of measures. What do I care about? How can I manage it?"
"You are also a farmer? Even if you are farming, this person will not harm your interests?" Edith Rockefeller was about to attack, but Sheffield dodged her and continued, "What about the labor law? If he comes to power and implements the labor law, we will certainly suffer losses, but won't you also suffer losses?"
It sounds like this is the case. Sheffield seems to have to do something about William Bryan for the sake of class solidarity. Edith Rockefeller's words make sense.
But after some consideration, Sheffield felt that William Bryan's proposal would have limited impact on his family. At this time, the benefits of running a prison can be seen. In the entire United States, only Texas has a private prison at this time. Sheffield is not in a hurry at all, and is ready to use this batch of labor to build a home.
In addition, if it develops on the West Coast in the future, Sheffield will definitely use illegal immigrants, who have nothing to do with citizens of the United States, to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Even if the labor law is passed, it will not cover illegal immigrants. As for the factories in the North, it is completely a plantation model where black people work and white people hold guns.
So after thinking about it, Sheffield couldn't figure out why he should do anything to William Bryan. If this man came to power, the impact on his own family would be limited, but on the contrary he could impact many industrial giants. Wouldn't that be great?
Before Sheffield knew it, he had a cigar in his mouth, a move that made Edith Rockefeller frown and say, "Hey!"
"I'm sorry, I didn't know you had this hobby!" He took out another cigarette and put it against Edith Rockefeller's red lips, muttering, "Why would a woman smoke? It's not good for your health!"
"That's not what I meant!" Edith Rockefeller shook her head like a rattle. "It's the Democratic Party's business."
"It doesn't seem that difficult, does it? The primary election hasn't even started yet, how do you know he will definitely run for president? Besides, you can sponsor Republican candidates, it's not like you haven't done it before. Spend a little more money to manipulate public opinion." Sheffield said nonchalantly, "If it doesn't work, look at how Lincoln died. There are many people who risked their lives for money. When the time comes, just kill the murderer in the police station. Ordinary people will have no idea what's going on. Think carefully about what I say."
It seems to be the truth? Edith Rockefeller frowned slightly and fell into thought. Was everyone else making a big fuss? After thinking for a long time, she suddenly said, "You are too bad. By then, everything will be too late. Even if he becomes president, you can kill him. The vice president will still be a Democrat. No matter how you calculate it, your family will not lose. The risk will be borne by others. You must give me an answer today. It's better to make him fail the primary election."
It's so hard for me. I can't even fool a woman now. Sheffield sighed heavily. How can women in this era be so smart? They can actually see through the schemes that his genius brain came up with? Yes, that's what he really meant. After the vice president succeeded, he was still a Democrat. As the main financial sponsor, he could live a carefree life.
Edith Rockefeller and the giants behind her hoped that Sheffield would help prevent this troublemaker from passing the Democratic primary. Sheffield thought the exact opposite, and he thought there was no way to do it except to find a killer. Now the giants in the United States are competing fiercely, and the citizens are not stupid, so of course they hope to change the status quo.
Putting aside the problems on the Republican side, the Democratic side should have focused more on agriculture, just like the Republican base in later generations. Sheffield hoped that the Yankees in the north would help him get things done. These Yankees were so bad that they actually wanted him to take the risk and help them solve the problem. Why?
Just because Edith Rockefeller came in person? Did anything happen between the two? Even if it did, this matter could not be agreed to.
"You Yankees who are obsessed with dollars always take advantage of us simple farmers. How can this benefit me?" Sheffield said with a pout. "It's easy to talk when you are standing."
"You can be considered simple and honest? You touched me the first time we met! What benefit do you want? Tell me!" Edith Rockefeller retorted, but she also knew that Sheffield would definitely not work in vain.
"Could you please stop mentioning that I touched you? I didn't know who you were at that time. If your brother hadn't led me in the wrong direction, would I have run to the women's bathroom? This is all John's fault. It's none of my business!" Sheffield was righteous and had the heroic spirit to show who you are just by pulling up your pants.
"I'll sit on you to death!" Almost at the same time as Edith Rockefeller threatened, McHale had already walked in halfway, still in the posture of pushing the door open. He was stunned for two seconds, cleared his throat and said, "You guys are busy, I don't have anything important to do, but my friend in the United States has something to do."
After saying that, McHale nodded politely and carefully closed the door, leaving the two of them staring at each other.
"The United States?" Edith Rockefeller heard this nonsense and said with a slight curl of her lips, "He speaks so strangely."
"Brazil...United States!" Sheffield stared at Edith Rockefeller and spoke word by word. At that time, Brazil had not changed its name yet. The United States of Brazil was the official name of Brazil. But looking at Edith Rockefeller, she did not seem to be someone who knew such unpopular knowledge. Like the citizens of the United States in later generations, she was just an idiot in geography.
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(End of this chapter)
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