Chapter 548 Feng Ru
This led to Sheffield, who represented the southern states, having nothing to say, but this time he did. First, he expressed his concern about the famine in Haiti caused by the weather. Sheffield said that at the appropriate time, he should consider invading Haiti to restore local stability.
"We are all doing this for the good of the Haitians. When their country is caught in civil strife, it is absolutely beneficial to act as a great power with good intentions. The United States has a responsibility for the stability of the entire Americas." Sheffield said indifferently, "This may cause some casualties, but compared with the spread of famine and endless social unrest, it is completely acceptable. If an unstable factor appears on the doorstep of the United States, it may cause intervention from European countries."
Interference by European countries was definitely not impossible in America at the beginning of the century, just like aircraft carriers a hundred years later would occasionally travel thousands of miles to visit the Republic. The European navy of this era also liked to do this when they had nothing to do, and it was definitely not just to show off their muscles to backward regions, the United States was also one of them.
Although this is definitely not what some people with paranoia think, that Britain is always targeting America, it is just that among the many targets, there is a small role called America. But the truth is the truth. If the truth makes sense, there will not be so many wars. Many citizens see Britain as targeting America, and no one can do anything about it.
Regarding the election strategy of the current Democratic government, there is actually little to be said in the field of diplomacy. However, the diplomatic field cannot be completely blank, so we can only find something to do. In the following speech, Sheffield even talked about the issue of the balance in the Pacific!
At the beginning of the century, the United States did want to coexist peacefully with Japan. It was containment, but it could not really believe in a contract.
The federal government hopes that Japan can calm down and not cause trouble for itself. This is similar to the statement that the Pacific Ocean will be able to accommodate two countries a hundred years later. The difference is that it was Japan that provoked at the beginning of the century. A hundred years later, it was the United States that was unwilling to do so. The reason is simple. Why should you share a place that can dominate with others? It cannot be said that the United States is wrong a hundred years later. Everyone is working for the interests of their own country. There is no question of who is right or wrong.
Sheffield mentioned diplomatic moves to other Democratic committee members as propaganda for the midterm elections. In fact, compared with the Roosevelt administration, these boasts can be said to be a bit lackluster, but it is better than nothing.
After great efforts, Sheffield finally convinced the Democratic committee members from the Pacific states. The reason for their persuasion was that the base for manufacturing battleships was in San Francisco. In the final analysis, it was bribery that worked.
Creating jobs and winning voter support is extremely important for a country that always holds elections. Moreover, there are very few Chinese people in the West now, which also conforms to the environment where distance creates beauty. If there were hundreds of thousands of Chinese bachelors piled up like before, no amount of propaganda would be of any use.
This is the first midterm election after the Democrats took office in the White House. It can be regarded as a weather vane. If it passes smoothly, it will show that the last national election was not just a joke played by history and slave owners, but at least it has brought about some changes within the United States after twelve years of turmoil, and these are very favorable changes.
After evaluating the candidates in each state and formulating election strategies, the Democratic Committee meeting ended. Since this is not a national election, there is no need for a grand national convention to boost momentum.
In fact, Sheffield didn't like that because it would cost more money. He had to spend a lot of money on every national election.
After spending a few days at Rockefeller Manor, Sheffield was annoyed by his brother-in-law. Finally, he said, "If you can find the parties involved in this matter within a month, I will agree. Don't do it like the federal government, which takes three or two years to get started."
The slave owners unscrupulously let the federal government take the blame. The inefficiency of the federal government of the United States can be said to be a purely institutional problem, and it has started since the founding of the country. It is not a problem that only appeared in the 20th century.
Since the time of President Jackson, the United States has discussed occupying Cuba. Regarding the occupation of Cuba, Sheffield believes that you should either not discuss it and just do it secretly, or not discuss it for so long and mobilize the invasion after a few meetings.
As a result, the discussion on occupying Cuba lasted until the Spanish-American War, and had been discussed in Congress for more than 70 years. Slave owners could not believe that the court of any dynasty in China could discuss attacking Vietnam for 70 years.
On the contrary, Emperor Wu of Han agreed to attack the Huns almost from the beginning. When Emperor Qianlong wanted to destroy the Dzungars, he had more supporters, including his brother-in-law Fuheng. As for the civil and military officials in the court, it was not worth the effort to send troops on a long expedition.
The United States has always been able to cope with the situation with ease because the threat has never reached its homeland, so it can prepare with ease. It can train its own troops for half a year before sending them out, just like in World War I, or it can let the front-line soldiers hold on first, just like in World War II. We mobilize slowly, and we will be exposed when faced with a real and rapid threat. The failure of real estate businessmen to fight the epidemic a hundred years later is very consistent with the national conditions, and it is even very efficient compared with the previous black president's fight against the flu.
"Do you think we do things like the federal government, where Democrats are in favor and Republicans are against, and Republicans are in favor and Democrats are against?" Rockefeller Jr. also knew the national conditions and agreed immediately, saying, "I have been paying attention to this matter for several months. As long as you don't have any problems, we can talk to the Chinese now."
"Hmm!" Sheffield agreed without commenting, "It seems you have been planning this for quite some time."
Rockefeller Jr. nodded, indicating that this was indeed the case, and advised, "When you talk to those Chinese, you should restrain your contempt for backward nations."
I'm not a convert! Sheffield rolled his eyes. He wasn't a banana.
In less than ten days, Rockefeller Jr. invited a Chinese to the Rockefeller Estate, Ambassador to the United States Zhang Yintang.
Although this efficiency is not very high, it is definitely much higher than that of the federal government. Everything is afraid of comparison.
Zhang Yintang was known by his courtesy name Chaobi, his alias Qiebo, and his other alias Shaoqing. He was born in Shuangshui, Xinhui County, Guangzhou Prefecture, Guangdong. He was a juren in the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty and served as an envoy to the United States, Peru, Mexico, and Cuba. When Sheffield thought about it, was the person who forced Mexico to pay a compensation of 3.1 million silver dollars the work of the ambassador in front of him?
There was another Chinese man with Zhang Yintang, but judging from his attire, he must have been in the United States for quite some time. After Sheffield greeted Zhang Yintang, he asked, "Who is this young man?"
"My name is Feng Ru, and I came to the United States to participate in an air show." Feng Ru looked at the tycoon in front of him strangely. After introducing himself, why did he feel that the other party was looking at him with a meaningful look?
"Ah!" Sheffield came back to his senses, smiled and nodded, "Flying performances are just the products of some small folk workshops. The real essence of this country's aviation industry is in the hands of my company. You can't see it unless you go to Houston."
Hearing the other party's name, Sheffield's mind turned rapidly. Judging from the standards of the early aircraft industry, Feng Ru could definitely be said to be a talent who could be trained with emphasis. Feng Ru eventually died in the flight performance, and the slave owner felt that this should be avoidable.
After Sheffield said this, Feng Ru was moved and hoped to learn the real essence of what the other party said, but he doubted and said, "Sir, you are not lying to me, are you?"
"Laughing at you? Without my patent authorization, no airplane in this country would be able to fly." Sheffield pointed at the blue sky outside the window and said conceitedly, "If I wanted, the patent fees alone would be enough to support my life."
"What he said is true. The invention of the airplane was a product of his company. Of course, some private individuals also believe that this idea might have been come from a pair of brothers." Rockefeller Jr. smiled and asked the two men to sit down and told a funny story.
"What about the Wright brothers? Haven't they been diagnosed by Arkham Asylum? They both have delusions." Sheffield smiled devilishly. "Who would believe the nonsense uttered by two mentally ill people?"
As for the fact that only a few people knew that Arkham Asylum was opened by Sheffield, this is just a matter of details. There is no law preventing him from opening a mental hospital. Since the law does not prevent it, it is legal.
Sheffield's attention was still on Feng Ru, who died young in an unfortunate accident during a flight show. He was thinking about whether to detain him and keep him in the United States for two years under the pretext of studying.
On the other hand, Rockefeller Jr. and Zhang Yintang had already entered into the main topic. The United States would build a fleet and all its facilities for China. The required ships would be built by the United States, and the cost would be temporarily paid by the federal government, and then gradually repaid according to the financial situation of the Qing government; the facilities and equipment of the naval port would be designed by the United States, and temporarily funded by the federal government; the federal government would train naval officers for China without any compensation, and could send federal naval officers to station on various Qing ships, and could also accept Chinese naval cadets to study in the United States.
Sheffield just listened from the side. This didn't sound like a condition that the United States could propose. But when you think about it, it's not surprising. At the beginning of the century, the United States was still playing the role of a rich and stupid people assigned by European powers. If it wanted to establish influence, it had to show the conscience of capitalism. It would take decades of growth for a brave man to turn into a dragon.
"In fact, we need to make a decision quickly. This is why I invited my friend here. William has a very good relationship with this government." Rockefeller Jr. took out a contract template from the Roosevelt administration and expressed his hope that he would place his hopes on Sheffield.
(End of this chapter)
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