On the night of his break at Willard InterContinental, Li Zitao met with the Minister of Finance, who had come to meet with the president.

"It's also known as the President's Palace, and it's been visited by almost every president, some of whom are our regulars, including Adams, Grant, Lincoln, ......."

Riding up the creaking iron gate elevator, the hotel's personal butler calmly introduces the history of the hotel.

Looking at the other party's poker face and standard indifferent gaze, Li Zitao silently praised him in his heart, "This beep must be full score, and I am not afraid of pride!"

The three-room executive suite is luxurious, with local tyrants everywhere, precious fur carpets, famous paintings with a historical atmosphere hanging on the walls at will, and small objects placed everywhere, all of which have their unique origins.

Whether it is Li Zitao, who lived in the pig's nest two months ago, or Li Goudan, who sleeps on a wooden board with wind leaking on all sides, it is as gorgeous as a palace.

After taking a comfortable bath, Li Zitao suddenly wanted to have a drink, but when he looked up, the wine cabinet in the living room was already empty.

"Sir, do you need any service?" After calling the butler and saying that he wanted a drink, the other party was silent for a moment and asked, "What kind of wine do you need?"

"......" Sure enough, there are countermeasures and policies.

Close to the White House, Willard InterContinental, known as the President's Palace, served alcohol during Prohibition.

Li Zitao wondered with bad taste, right now, the president and the finance minister in the presidential suite were shaking their wine glasses while discussing how much tax revenue the country had lost due to the prohibition.

Early in the morning, on the big bed that was enough for six people to lie side by side, Li Zitao lifted the warm goose down quilt and stood in front of the window energetically, watching the traffic downstairs.

I saw Paul in the restaurant with a red face, it seems that he had a good nightlife last night, I don't know if anyone else has been arranged.

"Sir, we will pass by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in a moment, do we need to stop?" the driver suddenly said as he drove away.

"Is there anything special about it?" Li Zitao did not know much about Washington or even American culture, neither in his past life nor in the present.

"There are buried unknown soldiers who died on the battlefield, there is a change of guard every hour, there is a flower laying ceremony every day, and many veterans and citizens will spontaneously go to participate, which is very meaningful!"

Hearing that there would be veterans participating, Li Zitao's eyes lit up and he was a little tempted: "Then go and have a look." ”

S.H.I.E.L.D. is the team he values the most, and it is to ensure that he will not be slaughtered as a cow, and Li Zitao is most interested in veterans now.

Especially veterans who had served in the Spanish-American War, these people had experienced real wars, and some of them were in those days, and S.H.I.E.L.D. needed their valuable experience.

Passing by Arlington Cemetery, the car was parked on the side of the road, and the driver took Li Zitao and Paul to walk inside, while the others stayed in the car and waited.

"Don't laugh when the ceremony begins, or you'll be hated by the Marines of all America. When the large milk-colored stone tablet appeared in sight, Paul hurriedly explained.

Although he has never been here, he still knows a lot about the tomb of the unknown soldier that was built for 8 years.

It is guarded by American Marines throughout the day, changing guards every hour, and it has a special place in the hearts of American Marines.

You must know that being able to become a grave guard soldier is no less than getting a medal of honor for a land soldier, and it can be said that they regard this job as one of the highest honors of the army.

Knowing these inside information, Li Zitao straightened his mentality, and suddenly felt a solemn and majestic momentum enveloping his body, which made him feel nervous involuntarily.

"The ceremony is about to begin. The driver leading the way in front said with a solemn face.

Quickening his pace, several people stood under the big stone monument, watching the soldier carrying the gun with a powerful step, walking forward without squinting, and there was also a soldier opposite him, striding forward to meet him.

The two met precisely at the central dividing line of the stele, and the spear was handed over to his successor in a vigorous, solemn motion.

The eyes exchanged between the two soldiers, and the real momentum was really heavy, as if they were not handing over a gun, but some kind of spirit and will.

So much so that when the ceremony ended, Li Zitao was still immersed in that atmosphere and couldn't wake up, he was really shocked.

He was joined by many other citizens, some of whom were slowly lowering their saluting arms, their eyes shining with remembrance.

At this moment, a sergeant in military uniform walked from the side, and when he saw the veterans who had come to participate in the ceremony, he had a big smile on his face.

"Charles, Jerry, Marlon......" Sergeant and every soldier warmly embraced.

When the hug was over, a woman wearing a top hat, a long high-end dress, and a fur shoulder stepped forward, took off her hat and saluted, shook the sergeant's hand and said, "Thank you for your service." ”

“Thank you for your service。 The citizens who attended the ceremony spontaneously stepped forward and expressed their sincere gratitude to the sergeant.

It can be seen from their words and deeds that most of them come from middle-class families, are well educated, and can eat good bread and cheese.

Li Zitao suddenly understood how the United States had risen to become a superpower.

“Thank you for your service。 Unconsciously, he joined the group of greetings and stood in front of the sergeant.

"......" When he saw the sergeant's tough face, Li Zitao was suddenly stunned.

Who am I, where am I, what the am I doing???

“thank you。 In any case, the sergeant still thanked Li Zitao, and just as he turned to leave, he suddenly asked, "By the way, are you a new immigrant?"

"Yes, Sergeant. Li Zitao's heart trembled, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Thank you very much and goodbye. The sergeant smiled with a wave of his hand.

"Why didn't you stop me just now, FK. When he came down from above, Li Zitao's legs were weak, and he remembered that he hadn't figured out his identity until now.

"When I saw you, you had already gone up. Paul said with an innocent face.

"Forget it. Back in the car, Li Zitao was relieved, he had to get his identity done as soon as possible, and his recent success made him a little carried away.

The car drove all the way to Atlantic City, and when they stopped again, they were in front of the famous boardwalk, also nicknamed the Ocean Drive, which Li remembered was very close to where Nuki lived.

But what he is most curious about now is whether the widow who is a bitch and has a hole in her brain really exists.

At the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in Nuki's room, Li Zitao and him met for the second time.

"Welcome to Atlantic City, and have you had a great trip? Nuki opened her arms and greeted her with a smile.

"Very intimate arrangement, I am a little flattered!" Li Zitao told the truth, the arrangement of the hotel alone opened his eyes, and he can really do whatever he wants with money.

"The dance starts at 7 o'clock, and you can go to the bars on Boardwalk or have a game or two. Nuki patted him on the shoulder, showing enthusiasm.

"Of course, see you in the evening. Such an obvious eviction order, of course Li Zitao can understand it.

When you go downstairs and turn left, you will be greeted by a number of bars, even during the day, which is still bustling with activity.

The bar offers a variety of 'drinks,' which make every man linger, but Li Zitao is not interested, who knows what these drinks are made of.

Even if he wants to drink, he will only drink what high-end hotels offer, at least to ensure that he will not drink bad brains.

"Have you found the right company?" The soft boardwalk makes people feel like they sink slightly and bounce up with every step they take, which is very novel.

"BOSS, DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MILWAUKEE?" ASKED PAUL, WHO WAS FOLLOWING HIM.

"Yes, of course I do. Li Zitao nodded quietly, but he had a strange feeling in his heart.

"There's a beer factory in Milwaukee called Miller, and it's on the verge of bankruptcy because of Prohibition, and we can get it for $20,000.

Skilled workers, proven technology, including a full set of instruments required for winemaking. ”

Li Zitao wants to buy a beer company that focuses on wheat beer and light beer, and Paul thinks this is a good note.

You must know that all the liquor in circulation now is some spirits, and beer has become a scarce commodity, and if it can be successfully produced, you can count the cramps of the money.

But now the prohibition is still hanging over the head, as long as the work starts, someone will report it, and the sound of the machine and the aroma of the wine can't be hidden from anyone who cares.

The agents who are like mad dogs will immediately rush to the door and arrest people.

"You see, Paul, that Prohibition cannot last forever. Li Zitao smiled meaningfully: "Perhaps, it will be banned this year?"

"......" Paul pouted and did not speak, but he did not think so.

People always think that this year will end, this year will end, this year will definitely end......

But year after year, and now nine years have passed since the prohibition of alcohol, and the women's movement is still endless, with no end in sight.

And without Prohibition, how could that alcohol be profitable?

Prohibition disappeared, and it was legal to produce alcohol, but the windfall profits also disappeared, so Paul couldn't figure out what he was thinking.

If he knew the future beer market, saw that even a bottle of water could be sold for hundreds or thousands of dollars, and saw the huge profits in it, he would understand Li Zitao's thoughts.

It's a pity that only Li Zitao knows this secret, and he will always keep his mouth shut.

Besides, when the Great Depression comes, who will have the time to take care of the production of alcohol, and when the time comes, it will be their concern to eat well, and the Prohibition Agents are no exception.

But Prohibition was not banned until 1933, a three-year period that was a golden period, with countless blank markets waiting for their new owners in North America.

"Take it, pay the salary, hire German and Mexican brewers, and research on better tasting ales, light or heavy. Li Zitao remembered the German beer and Corona that were popular all over the world in his previous life.