Chapter 338: World Expo Opening
The major international event right now is that the Boer War has officially ended. The British finally negotiated with the Boers and won the Boer War. The next stage of the South African Union is about to emerge.
When it comes to laughing at the British, Yankees and Dixies, regardless of north or south, have always had a lot in common. Except for the British themselves, everyone in the world is happy about the difficulties Britain is facing with the Boers this time.
Rockefeller Jr. and Sheffield were no exception. The British have always been a bridge to enhance the relationship between friends in this era. Rockefeller Jr. praised the new atmosphere of New Orleans' urban construction. "The efficiency of Chinese workers is simply a model for all workers. This must be acknowledged. If the mines were all Chinese workers, I believe there would not be so many strikes."
"It is precisely because they are foreigners that they are welcomed by many mine owners. But for other workers, Chinese workers are enemies, so when I use them, I usually send them to foreign projects. There is no other way to use them in New Orleans." Sheffield talked about his previous difficulties and smiled helplessly, "Sometimes I think that I should thank them, but I can't do what they want."
"Do slave owners also feel grateful?" Rockefeller Jr. was full of disbelief. "Don't you always discriminate against these people?"
"No, to be precise, if black people are like that, I won't discriminate against them." Sheffield denied it flatly, "But their laziness can only be stimulated by whips. Only when bullets are ready to be fired, black people can become diligent. You can still talk to the Chinese, but if you talk to black people, they will think you are afraid of them. Then I sent them to Puerto Rico. Be careful and don't be too curious, there shouldn't be any problems."
Sheffield once really wanted to thank the Chinese workers, but in the end he found that he had nothing to offer, so sending them abroad was a good idea. At least Puerto Rico is a beautiful place with pleasant scenery, and we only need to worry about yellow fever. To be honest, there is no way to treat this virus in a hundred years. Why do we emphasize prevention once a virus appears? Because when an outbreak really occurs, drugs are only auxiliary, and ultimately we have to rely on human immunity.
Until the Black Death disappeared from Europe, Europeans had not found a way to cure it. The reason why the Black Death finally disappeared was that the mortality rate exceeded the infection rate. The host died before the Black Death spread, and only then did the disease subside.
"How about I send some doctors over there?" Rockefeller Jr. took the initiative to express his opinion, because the Rockefeller family vigorously develops the medical industry and also wants to train a group of elites. "But you have to ensure the safety of the doctors. My hospitals have never been places where patients make trouble unreasonably. Those who make trouble will go to jail."
Sheffield absolutely believed this. The protection of doctors in the United States can be said to be a paradise for doctors. Not to mention physical attack, even if the doctor just cursed, as long as the doctor was dissatisfied, he could call the police and arrest him for endangering life safety. Therefore, although the United States is uncomfortable without shootings, few medical staff have been threatened in this way.
It turned out that the source was the Rockefeller family. The slave owner then asked why the medical group in the United States was so powerful. Through the conversation, they discovered the historical truth. Sheffield felt very happy. He took little Rockefeller for a walk and took a photo at the monument honoring Chinese workers. This was the end. They returned to the manor to prepare to arrange the enemies of both sides.
"You can treat illnesses, but please don't use Chinese workers as test subjects. The United Company is an international enterprise. Even if the time is not right now, we must enter Asia in the future. The Qing Dynasty is the suzerain of many countries. Even if it has declined, there are still many remnants. I am ready to deal with it properly."
Sheffield remembered Rockefeller Jr.'s habit of testing drugs on other people for the sake of the medical industry, so he had to give the other party a shot of prevention first.
"You're thinking long-term, but don't worry, I've found a more suitable place." Rockefeller Jr. was surprised at the rare kindness of the slave owner and said with a smile, "Now you're thinking of internationalization and planning to enter Asia? But don't worry, I've found a place with even lower control, India controlled by the British. There's also a large population there, and the xenophobia there is much less than in the Qing Dynasty, so it's very easy to deceive."
Sheffield straightened his back with a stern face, secretly praying that God Shiva would bless him. This was Rockefeller Jr.'s own idea. He did not bring up the topic of India. From the perspective of means alone, Rockefeller Jr.'s vision was a hundred years ahead of time. He was so keen that he found the testing site of later Western pharmaceutical companies. Even the slave owner had to admire him.
The only thing that made Rockefeller Jr. unhappy was that Sheffield's women at Oak Manor were not at all shy in front of him. How could this be fair to Edith Rockefeller, who already had two children.
As the New Orleans World's Fair approached, the guests who received the invitations gradually gathered in this pearl of the South. Sheffield, on behalf of the United Company, welcomed round after round of guests.
German companies are the most important group of people in the end, including giants such as Bayer and Thyssen. However, what surprised Sheffield was that the heir of Krupp, the Queen of Guns, Beta, also left Essen and came to North America after receiving an invitation. This is the pillar of German military enterprises.
"I wouldn't be surprised if Antarctica sent a penguin representative, but the arrival of the Cannon Queen is really surprising." Sheffield took the initiative to extend his hand and greeted in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I really have some business to discuss with you."
"Oh, Mr. William, I am also surprised by what you said. Could it be that the United Company has made some progress in the field of arms?" Beta Krupp said with a gentle smile, "Then I am very, very interested."
"With your help, I can strangle the DuPont Consortium." Sheffield showed his white teeth. "As a company in the United States, the DuPont Consortium actually supported the British and killed the weak Boers. I feel ashamed."
"Mr. William has a very broad mind..." Beta Krupp responded indifferently. Would someone like Sheffield care about the Boers on the other side of the Atlantic? This was simply a joke.
Of course it was a joke. Sheffield was just using the fate of the Boers to curry favor with the Germans. Although he did not do anything to the British openly, who doesn't know the attitude of the Germans during the Boer War? How many things did they do secretly to disgust the British?
Don't think that the Germans can't do anything on the European continent. German South-West Africa in the northwest of South Africa was a German colony. It was so close to the Germans, so why didn't the Germans do something? Everyone knows the relationship between Dutch and German.
"Are you attracted to this Queen of Cannon?" After letting Beta Krupp stay in the manor and Sheffield returned to his villa, Anne was the first to speak up, while Natalia kept nodding on the side, obviously agreeing with this speculation.
"I'm just discussing business!" Sheffield looked confused. What was going on? "Is Beta very pretty? She's far less pretty than you two. Am I the kind of person who can't walk when I see a woman?"
"Edith Rockefeller isn't outstanding in appearance either. Didn't you hook up with her? This cannon queen isn't that old yet." Anne said with a sour tone, "Who knows if you will make some sacrifices for the sake of business? I heard that she is the only heir to a large enterprise, just like you."
"You're getting more and more ridiculous!" Sheffield was a little unsure when Edith Rockefeller was mentioned, but he still explained, "The German Empire is an imperial state, and Krupp is the military pillar of the German Empire. If you were William II, would you let the heir of such an important company marry a foreigner? To be honest, if the French Empire still existed today, I don't think it would be so easy for you to stay by my side. The World Expo is about to start, and the exhibition halls are almost finished. Don't think too much. I heard that President Roosevelt is coming too."
President Roosevelt had indeed confirmed his attendance, even though the first phase of the negotiations he brokered between the coal cartel and the United Mine Workers had failed. However, upon learning that Sheffield had invested a huge amount of money and invited many guests to host the World's Fair in New Orleans, he decided to come in person.
Deep down, Roosevelt may not have a good impression of Sheffield, but such a grand occasion would help to focus the public's attention on the negative news, so he left the White House and prepared to host the World Expo.
"Our president is coming here in person. To be honest, as long as he arrives in New Orleans, his life will be in your hands. Aren't you going to kill him?" When Rockefeller Jr. heard the news, he encouraged Sheffield in an encouraging voice.
"Stop it, why don't you kill him in New York? I'm hosting the World Expo. I can't broadcast an assassination of the president to company representatives from all over the world who come to New Orleans." Sheffield distanced himself from Rockefeller Jr. and made his position clear. "How about this, you find someone to assassinate him, and I'll create the environment for you."
On September 27, 1902, the New Orleans World's Fair officially opened with the theme of the New Century, corresponding to the theme of the Century Review of the Paris World's Fair two years ago. Federal President Theodore Roosevelt presided over the opening ceremony and, accompanied by Louisiana Governor Lange Hunt, gave a passionate speech, hoping that companies and guests from all over the world who came to New Orleans would feel at home here.
"The United States of America... The United States was born in the New World. This country is a newborn country!" Sheffield cleared his throat. As the organizer, he had his own speech. He reviewed the history of the city and even mentioned its history as an important city in New France. He also went back to the 20th century and talked about the outlook for future life. Under the dense flash lights, the slave owner officially announced the start of the New Orleans World's Fair.
(End of this chapter)
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