Chapter 411: Following Morgan to Fraud
Especially now, in order to win the victory over the Northern Securities Company, Roosevelt is now doing his best to win the support of the Midwest, because the Northern Securities Company's railway system itself is harmful to the Midwest.
"On a day that shocked the world, the Japanese Combined Fleet defeated the Russian Sea Chrysanthemum Fleet." This was the news from the New Orleans Morning Post on that day. The Russian fleet was almost completely annihilated in this battle. The flagship of the cruiser division, Oleg, led the Aurora, Pearl and a destroyer to break away from the fleet, turned south through the Tsushima Strait, and finally reached the Philippines, 1,500 nautical miles away. Only one cruiser and two destroyers escaped to Vladivostok.
After this battle, the Russian Navy was almost wiped out. When the news came that the Japanese Combined Fleet almost wiped out the Russian Navy fleet, Sheffield immediately notified the New Orleans Morning Post to divert attention from the recent antitrust movement that was in full swing.
We must firmly implement the policy of "I will beat black people whoever beats me". True and false news were spread among the people to stimulate Dixie people's distrust of black people. News must stimulate the associative ability of ordinary people. Although the Japanese are yellow people, black people are also colored people. They are not white people anyway. Since the yellow people can beat the white people, then the black people can do it too.
A hundred years later, Sheffield actually knew that the latter was almost impossible, but it was not the first or second time that he had done things against his conscience. He thought that since the yellow people could do it, the black people must be able to do it. He just wanted to tell the southern states about this possibility, and the rest could depend on the imagination of the citizens who saw the newspaper.
The newspapers, of course, focused on criticizing the Japanese for their shamelessness and sneak attack on the Russian navy. Anyway, this was a fact, and shouldn't people be allowed to speak of it?
After trying to guide the public opinion again, Sheffield took Sato Kiko to play. Slave owners have always been able to separate work and life. It's good enough for the common people to be xenophobic. It would be even better to scare some black people away from the South again and again. As for the master of the country, it is natural that the United States and Japan have a long history of friendship.
"Kiko, if you like, the sugar trust will be handed over to you sooner or later. As long as you promise me, everything will be fine." Holding Sato Kiko's delicate body tightly, Sheffield was determined not to let the fat meat in his mouth slip away. Today he must experience the treatment of American troops stationed in Japan.
"Mr. William, you are married." Sato Kyoko kept struggling. The slave owner's sudden request caught her off guard. Now she finally remembered that this was a foreign country and no one could protect her.
After a long time, Sheffield finally got what he wanted and lit up a cigarette. He touched Sato Kyoko's delicate skin and said with great satisfaction, "We are of the same age. Isn't the United States stronger than Japan? As long as you follow me, many good days are waiting for you. I will protect you. The destruction of the world's third largest Russian navy will not have any adverse effects on you."
Sheffield, who knows history, certainly knows that things are not that simple. In fact, the aftermath of the Russo-Japanese War on Japan is very strong. It can be said that after the Russo-Japanese War, Japan was honest for a long time. There is no other reason, that is, the national finances collapsed and there was a trend of political instability.
Of course, all this has not yet been manifested at this time. People in Japan are still hoping for a plum to quench their thirst, pinning their hopes on the Russian Empire's compensation to change their current life of eating coarse food. However, subsequent developments have proved that the Japanese will have to continue to eat coarse food.
As for the Russian Empire, the great Russian Imperial Navy proved that it was more powerful than the Spanish Navy. As for its performance being far inferior to that of the Beiyang Fleet, wasn't that caused by a variety of reasons? Blame the British. If it weren't for the British taking sides, how could this result have happened?
As for sending winter uniforms to the navy and Orthodox icons to the army, our Imperial Russia has its own national conditions.
For Sheffield, the main impact of the Russo-Japanese War is that he must be cautious in front of Natalia recently and never mention that the other party in the Russo-Japanese War, a Japanese girl with a very good figure, has just completed the US-Japan goodwill with him.
Of course, this is not easy. Kyoko Sato has just been captured, and she is worried about gains and losses. She needs to strike while the iron is hot and get more attentive care from the slave owner.
"Despicable Japanese!" Sheffield, who had returned to Oak Manor after pulling up his pants, repeated the same thing after Natalia, showing his firm Russian stance. He then changed the subject and consoled her, "It's not that the Russian Empire can't turn defeat into victory. The main battlefield is on land, and everything is uncertain now."
"Really?" Natalia felt a little bit of anticipation, hoping that Sheffield's words were true.
"Really!" Sheffield assured loudly, "the battlefield where the Russo-Japanese war will be decided is on land."
As for the fact that the land-based Russian Empire was also defeated, that was none of the slave owner's business. He was so busy now. He was so busy every day that he had to worry about antitrust laws and guide black people, not to mention mediating between Natalia, Sato Kyoko, and the two sides of the Russo-Japanese War. Even the most professional diplomat would not be busier than himself now.
Natalia hugged the slave owner and kissed him non-stop. She also knew that the United Company had recently received a subpoena from the Department of Justice. Now was not the time for her to act out, otherwise she would appear too disobedient.
Is Sheffield upset? Not really. Morgan is more upset than he is now. I believe that the news of the combined fleet's defeat of the Russian Navy will bring Morgan a brief happiness. He has a little hope of repaying the loan, but no one understands better than the slave owner the plight of Japan's poverty after the Russo-Japanese War.
If Morgan knew that even if Japan defeated the Russian Empire, it still had no money to repay, I wonder what his reaction would be?
"Father, it seems that our luck is never too bad." Morgan Jr. finally swept away the gloom of the past few days and spoke with relief, "The Japanese Combined Fleet has defeated the Russian Navy Fleet. There is another good news. The Ministry of Justice sent a subpoena to Arlington Manor, believing that the beef and canned food trusts under the United Company are suspected of monopoly. I didn't expect that there would be a time when we and the United Company would be on the same side."
These two pieces of news are good news for the Morgan family at present. As a party involved in the war, Japan has received a large amount of loans from the Morgan Alliance and now has hope of victory. This makes young Morgan admire his father, who has always had great courage and extraordinary courage in such matters. Once Japan receives war compensation, the funds of the Morgan Alliance will flow back quickly, and it can even open up the Japanese market and obtain many benefits from the Japanese government.
As for the subpoena received by United Company from the Ministry of Justice, this southern comprehensive company has a huge influence in the South. If it responds to the lawsuit at the same time, it can help the northern securities company disperse a lot of firepower. I believe many people will think twice about two powerful companies responding to the lawsuit at the same time.
The continuous good news made Morgan feel that his luck had turned, and he no longer felt how terrible it was to be bitten by the White House.
"The news from Japan is indeed good news. As for the other one? It's not entirely good news. If we respond to the lawsuit at the same time, there will be a conflict." Morgan said slowly, "According to the accusation of the Ministry of Justice, Northern Securities Company has affected the interests of many Midwestern farmers, and the trust mentioned in the subpoena to sue United Company is the interest that those farmers pay close attention to. These two interests are in conflict, and there is little chance for us to cooperate with United Company."
"And I heard that Sheffield had persuaded Rockefeller Jr. to take a step back and form a cartel pricing alliance. Maybe the United Company will back off and leave the battlefield to us and the White House." Morgan changed the subject and said to his son, "Of course, all of this is just my guess and may not happen."
Anne appeared in the hall used to entertain guests in Arlington Manor in a white dress. She performed the etiquette of a French noble and said softly, "My husband asked me to greet the distinguished guests. As for my grandmother, she is old, so I will be responsible for this meeting. Welcome friends from Sheffield United Company over the past few decades to Arlington Manor. I believe everyone knows that the beef and canned food departments have received subpoenas from the Ministry of Justice. This is not only a matter for our company, but also for the 84 agents who own 200,000 acres of farms and the 452 agents who do not attend who own 20,000 acres of farms, as well as the countless farmers and employees who are counting on us to negotiate prices and take care of their lives."
"My husband's meaning is very clear. We can't avoid this matter. We must respond to the lawsuit, whether we win or lose. The relevant preparations are already underway." Looking at the farmers with solemn faces, Annie smiled and said, "Please don't be nervous. Please believe in the strength of the United Company. We have also found another external aid, but it has to be kept secret for now. I can only say that this person is also a powerful person."
"What do we need to do?" Davidson said, "Some friends in Tennessee are very concerned about this matter."
"Of course, we will try our best to get the hard-working farmers on our side." Anne said with a gentle smile, "Regarding the agricultural issues, William said that although the profits are not high, there are many stakeholders involved. It is difficult for us hardworking farmers to concentrate capital in agriculture like companies in the industrial field and form a few large shareholders to handle all matters. But having more people is an advantage at this time. The meaning of the joint company is that all of us will respond to the lawsuit, and everyone will accept the response in his own name. We need to get as many people as possible to respond jointly. The more people, the better."
"As for the time to respond to the lawsuit, it depends on what Northern Securities does. We have to respond to the lawsuit closely with Morgan." After Anne said this idea, she asked, "Dear gentlemen, what do you think?"
(End of this chapter)
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