Chapter 7 Business Reputation
The United States of America is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Great Plains in the middle. The Mississippi River is conducive to the development of crop farming and animal husbandry. The Great Lakes in the north are conducive to the development of the dairy industry. The Gulf of Mexico is in the east, with warm and humid air currents entering.
Sheffield now faces a more difficult task, which is to look at the data and compare the history interfered with by his predecessors with the history in his own mind to judge the impact of the extra two years of the Civil War. In fact, the extra impact decreases to Texas, the southern United States, and the entire United States. As for the impact on the whole world, it is not that great.
It can only be said that Sheffield has good relations with the political circles of many countries. Among them, the Sheffield family has good relations with the British Empire, the Russian Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, which are countries that are not related at all. These countries not only have bad relations, but are hostile to each other. The British Empire is actually easy to understand.
You have to know that the biggest hope of the Southern Confederacy during the Civil War was the intervention of Britain and France. The Sheffield family obviously participated in the Civil War as the spokesperson of Great Britain. As for the Russian Empire, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire, their relationship was established because of the human trafficking.
Before the Civil War, Annabelle used all her fleets, abandoned her business in Africa, and bought Poles and Ukrainians from the Russian Empire, Yugoslavs from the Ottoman Empire, and ethnic minorities from Austria-Hungary, which led to the current population ratio in Texas.
"According to this calculation, the stability of several Eastern European empires should be greatly improved." Sheffield said to himself with a wry smile. If this were in a martial arts novel, it would be considered a martial art like the Star Absorbing Technique. As long as they can defeat the Northern Yankees, they can endure anything. "But does this count as globalization?"
European affairs have nothing to do with him. He can only say that the foundation is very good, but he can't take care of it now. First, he should focus on the United States. With the geographical location of the United States, apart from Canada, which has a sparse population, there are three coastlines in the west where he can show his talents, namely the east, west and south coasts. The development based on the Gulf of Mexico will definitely not be as good as the east coast facing Europe in the long run.
New York is across the sea from Britain, France and Germany, while Texas can only take care of Cuba, Haiti and Colombia. The potential of both sides is not at the same level. Apart from these two coastlines, the potential of California facing the Pacific Ocean has not been fully utilized and cannot be fully utilized now. After annexing Hawaii, the entire Pacific Ocean will be completely open to the United States.
"If we want to establish an advantage over the Yankees, we must occupy the West Coast. However, there are opportunities to exert our strength right under our noses!" Sheffield spread out the map of Central America. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that the Spanish flag was glaring. In order to fully unleash the potential of Texas, Spain must be driven out.
What's the point of talking about the West Coast when you can't even control your own doorstep? For this assignment, Sheffield analyzed the importance of the three coastlines and the fact that the Atlantic coast is now the only dominant country before he stopped writing, put on a pair of overalls, and prepared to go out and relax and play with the dog.
"Master William, I have something to say!" Martin came over stealthily and lowered his voice, "A group of Mexican dancers came to Arlington. Many people said it was very interesting. Do you want to go and see it?"
"What dancer?" Sheffield, who was holding the dog's mouth, didn't care. After all, the little puppy in his hand was still a little unconvinced. But the good thing about Chinese dogs is that they won't bite people randomly. Gentle and loyal, warm and friendly, smart and alert, these are the characteristics that Sheffield should raise when raising a dog. Of course, most Americans are now interested in breeding brave and aggressive pit bulls.
"I heard it's a type of dancer called Rumba. Do you want to go? I'll go prepare the carriage." Martin was eager to try and seemed unable to wait.
"Rumba?" Sheffield raised his head slightly and thought, it seems to be a kind of Latin dance. Isn't Latin dance a kind of dance full of body suggestion? This thing is very beautiful, but in the future, most parents will never let their children learn it. It seems that the probability of children dancing Latin dance is very high.
"You were just afraid you couldn't get in, right? That's why you thought of dragging me along!" Sheffield glanced at Martin. Black people are definitely not stupid. They usually have very good brains, not to mention going to school. He changed the subject and nodded, "It's not impossible to learn about the enthusiastic Latin American culture. You know, I'm full of curiosity about the whole world."
Black people are still a long way from achieving equal rights, so it is not surprising that Martin cannot enter some places. This is not a problem that can be solved by the Sheffield family alone. Of course, this operation is enough to make the Sheffield family the savior in the hearts of many black people in this era.
"The carriage is ready! Martin knows the young master, and what he appreciates most is passionate dancing. The people of Texans are conservative!" Martin looked as if it was all my fault and Sheffield was just doing his job, and he took all the responsibility on himself.
Inside Sheffield Manor, a man and a woman sat facing each other. Isabella stared at the unknown visitor for a moment and then lost interest. "I heard that Mr. Rockefeller is ready to retire. This is a good thing. I am very surprised that you are here. You know, Texas is different from the prosperous New York. It is surprising that you are still remembered."
"Miss Isabella, everyone knows that if you want to accomplish something in Texas, you must get your family's approval. The Lone Star State did a great job in excluding Austin and Houston from the Republic of Texas."
The visitor pointed out that after Texas, which had only 50,000 people at the time, gained independence, it was soon overwhelmed by the Sheffield family who moved their families there with immigration, and together with the Louisiana plantation owners who moved there, the Sheffield family's status was established.
Isabella smiled and shook her head slightly, "We are just farmers. We can't compare to Mr. Rockefeller, who defeated all his opponents at once and took control of the entire oil industry. Although everyone knows that business is nothing more than buying low and selling high, there may not be many people who can accomplish such a feat. It is not an exaggeration to praise him for catching up on Wall Street."
"Your family has only defeated two opponents, and they are the fathers of the Lone Star State's independence." James restrained his smile and changed the subject, "Let's not talk too much. Standard Oil wants to cooperate with the Sheffield family. Your family is the most suitable partner in the whole of Texas."
"The entire South!" Isabella stretched out her index finger and shook it twice, but did not agree. "But considering Standard Oil's business reputation, we still need some time to consider it."
"Business reputation!" James slapped his thigh and couldn't help laughing. "Everyone knows that Mr. Rockefeller is a famous philanthropist who provided major funding for a black women's university in Atlanta."
"Sir, are you reminding me not to forget the revenge for burning Atlanta?" Isabella nodded and said as if she was thinking back, "You have successfully reminded me of this incident."
(End of this chapter)
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