Chapter 555: Mexican Revolution
"It's definitely not suitable for others, but it's different for you." Sheffield stretched out his index finger and shook it, saying, "For you, this is the perfect choice. If you wait for a year, this shouldn't be difficult."
For most people, this career path is unreasonable, but for Franklin Roosevelt, it is the most reasonable choice. Because Roosevelt's political career was very unreasonable, and now Franklin Roosevelt would have no objection.
Franklin Roosevelt, who was less than 30 years old, had the looks to carry the load. But he was already cunning as a politician should be. He neither agreed nor opposed Sheffield's proposal, and instead asked about the arms sale.
This surprised Sheffield very much. The current topic of arms sales was actually related to the Navy. Franklin Roosevelt did not formally confirm whether he would go to the Navy Department, but asked about arms sales, which was enough to arouse speculation.
"In addition to considering Japan's reaction, we also have to look at the situation in Europe." This was Franklin Roosevelt's opinion, and he had a very serious discussion with Sheffield about arms sales.
This shows that Franklin Roosevelt is still a little immature at the moment. If it were twenty years later, he would never ask such questions. Twenty years later, Franklin Roosevelt was the commander-in-chief of the United States in World War II. He grasped the context during the war and finally went down the mountain to pick peaches at the right time when all opponents were exhausted. He was simply the American Sima Yi.
"Franklin, given the situation in Europe, it seems that they have no time to care about other places now. Take the situation in Haiti for example. Even ten years ago, I would at least hear the French or German ambassadors complain. Now the ambassadors of the two countries in Washington have not said anything. Isn't the matter very obvious?" Sheffield shook his head calmly, indicating that he didn't need to care about Europe's reaction.
Sheffield's statement can be said to have surprised Franklin Roosevelt a little. At least for now, most citizens of the United States still have awe of European countries. People like slave owners who do not take Europe seriously can be said to be almost non-existent.
"Okay, I'll go talk to someone else." Franklin Roosevelt stopped the topic. Obviously, he did not agree with Sheffield's arrogance and believed that European countries should be taken more seriously.
Sheffield shrugged and watched the future president of the United States go out to socialize. As long as the other party is happy, it's fine. There is no need for anyone to convince anyone.
The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were already before the whole world. Could it be that the royal families of several countries were drunk and signed them casually? The outbreak of World War I was a matter of time, the only difference was how it broke out. Whether it was due to an assassination, these are all trivial issues.
As for the unstable factors in the two camps now, it is the Russian Empire that was defeated in the Russo-Japanese War.
After the defeat in the Russo-Japanese War, the Russian Empire actually recovered faster than Japan. The foundations of the two countries were completely different, just like the Qing Dynasty in recent years. If Sheffield hadn't said that the Qing Dynasty was about to end, no one would have thought that it would not end so soon. In the few years before the end of the Qing Dynasty, the trend was actually much better than the two years after the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895. Many people believed that this hurdle had been passed.
Otherwise, how could the regent of the late Qing Dynasty think that the Beiyang Fleet could be rebuilt? Although it was indeed a bit of a lie, in the final analysis, he had money in his hands and thought he could make a move.
After the failure of the eastward expansion, the Russian Empire turned west again. The reason why the Triple Entente was successfully signed was that before that, the Russian Empire was committed to maintaining the rule of the Ottoman Empire and preventing the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the entry of the Russian Empire into the Balkans because of the coordinated stance of Britain and Austria-Hungary in the Balkans. Russia was intimidated by the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Britain and Germany behind it, and did not dare to openly raise territorial claims against the Ottoman Empire. It tried to profit by adopting the model of proxy war and began to support Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria and other countries in their attack on Türkiye.
Since the Stolypin Reform, the Russian Empire has begun rapid industrialization. In exchange for the funds and technology needed for industrialization, the large-scale export of grain from the Ukrainian granary has become an important source of funds. Therefore, in order to protect its own exports, the Bosporus-Sea of Marmara-Dardanelles Strait has changed from the lifeline of the Russian Empire to the only way for the Russian Empire to export grain. Therefore, the most belligerent minister in the Russian Empire is actually the Minister of Agriculture Krivoshein.
The First World War was bound to break out sooner or later, and it would not take too long, at most not more than five years. As the power of the Russian Empire grew, it was possible that the Russian Empire and France would take the initiative against Germany.
"I actually want to help the great Ottoman Empire!" After leaving Franklin Roosevelt's celebration party, Sheffield actually felt that he should do something for the Ottoman Empire. This was of course not for the great Sultan, nor for the Kuwaiti Pasha, but just to make the brewing Balkan War more intense.
After two or three months, there was no point in doing anything. Whether it was selling grain or gunpowder, it was tasteless and a pity to throw it away.
Back at the Union Bank headquarters, Sheffield was about to take a rest when his bodyguard called him, "Boss, it's my wife calling."
"No, Annie usually takes good care of my schedule." Sheffield had no choice but to get up and answer the phone, "Annie, what's the matter?"
Sheffield's voice sounded a little tired. At Franklin Roosevelt's party, the slave owner, who had never been shameless about alcohol, found out that he could drink a lot, and now it was time to pay the price.
Anne also heard the fatigue in her husband's voice, but what she was talking about was not a trivial matter, so she could only let Sheffield down and said in a calm voice, "I received news from home that there was a fight in Mexico City. Several different armies are fighting. I think you should know this news immediately."
Sheffield's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he spoke without any fatigue. "This kind of civil war among neighbors is really annoying. The Texas Congress should step up its border security. The president should also know about this. We should ask our staff, who have a good relationship with the White House, to find out the situation. The most important thing is not to affect us. These Mexicans can die if they don't want to live. Don't they know some basic manners and not cause trouble for their neighbors?"
Sheffield was in a very bad mood when he heard about what happened in Mexico. He was not even happy about the good results of the midterm elections. It was like how the Chinese would feel if there were no Himalayas and a war broke out between India, Pakistan and Bangladesh involving two billion people.
"I don't care. Anyway, if anyone dares to cross the border to avoid the war, the state militia I have prepared along the border for several years will not be vegetarians." Sheffield gritted his teeth and said, "Mexico still has a lot of industries such as Union Company and Standard Oil. Now that John hasn't come back, I have to find a way to reduce the losses."
"I'll do whatever you say!" Hearing her husband's vicious tone, Anne's already gentle voice became even gentler.
After hanging up the phone, Sheffield held his waist and no longer felt sleepy. After thinking for a long time, he suddenly laughed, "If we can take the opportunity to kill millions of Mexicans, wouldn't the Texas base become much more stable?"
For many years, slave owners thought of the other side of the border, and that Mexico's population was expanding faster than that of the United States. Texas was adjacent to this country, and the racial complexity did not conform to the slave owners' original intention of maintaining stability.
Of course, the more homogeneous the race, the lower the cost of ruling. If you don't believe it, just look at India. The electoral system is a king bomb when it comes to countries with complex ethnic composition. When it came to Moody, he finally tore his face and wanted to use Hinduism to unite the people, because there was really no other way.
But what about Hinduism? This is the most backward religion in Sheffield's opinion. Compared with Hinduism, even the Pax Romana seems so advanced. Moreover, the enemy of Hinduism in India is the Pax Romana. However, the Middle East, not far from India, is also a country full of Pax Romana.
If old Immortal Moody can accomplish this, his ability will far exceed that of the German Führer and Soviet Steel. He is absolutely a great man sent from heaven.
On the way out of New York, news about this sudden event, which happened almost simultaneously with the midterm elections, became clearer and clearer.
Díaz sought a seventh term as president, prompting Francisco Madero to declare himself a candidate as leader of a party opposed to his reelection. Díaz arrested Madero, called an election in June, and then declared himself the winner.
Slave owners have to criticize Mexican citizens. Mexican President Diaz is already 80 years old. Even if he serves as president for another term, what will happen? How many years can he live?
The most important thing is that Madero went to Texas and called on his supporters to oppose the great president's seventh re-election.
This made Sheffield feel very annoyed. He had no good feelings towards Mexico in the first place, and the other side took the initiative to provoke him. "That's what Governor Campbell said!"
Sheffield got off the train to rest in Washington and contacted Arlington again. This is the advantage of having houses in various cities. Anne answered in detail, "The State Police have received the news, and even the Alamo Guards have been informed. The situation in the border area is relatively calm now."
"It's still calm. They won't be calm with me around." Sheffield sneered, "Madro had to go to Texas to oppose President Diaz. He announced through some speeches that Madero himself is an agent of American imperialism and wants to undermine Mexico's stability. He called on Mexicans to support President Diaz's rule and not fall into the American conspiracy. Spread similar news in Mexico. I will stay in Washington for a few days."
"Spreading this kind of news?" Anne asked uncertainly, "To provoke war."
"Of course, no one knows more about war than me." Sheffield answered simply, "They asked for it. Who asked them to cause trouble for me?"
(End of this chapter)
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