Spanish-American War!

After seeing the news in the newspaper that the US warship USS Maine exploded and hundreds of people were killed, John's eyes flashed with a gleam!

Is the rise of the United States finally about to begin?

On February 15, 1898, the USS Maine, a warship sent by the United States to Cuba to protect overseas Chinese, exploded in the port of Havana, thus setting off the prelude to the war between the United States and Spain. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info a North American power that has grown rapidly in industrial and economic power, but has not yet been recognized by the world's powers, an old power that is declining but still has its might, and there has been a fierce collision at the end of this century!

There is no doubt that the United States has won the ultimate victory.

So......

"Our chance has come!"

The day after the news was published in the New York newspapers, a middle-aged white man quietly came to John's study and listened carefully to his master's calm but hidden declaration of infinite power: "War is inevitable, and the war between the United States and Spain will inevitably begin in three months. ”

"Yes, sir."

After taking a deep breath, the middle-aged white man nodded vigorously and said, "We have been prepared for a long time, if the two countries really go to war as you expected, we will make a lot of money in the financial market, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and material supply......

"No, no, you don't have to explain it to me."

Waving his hand, John smiled slightly: "I won't interfere in these specific things, you can just make your own decisions, I just need to see the final benefits!" ”

With the memories of his previous life as a foundation, but John didn't know anything about how to use these historical events to make a profit, and he never thought of spending energy on learning. So finding the right people, giving them enough authority and benefits, and letting them help them make money for themselves is the most appropriate way. For example, the previous tactics in the Sino-Japanese War, and for example, the Huntelaar Bank followed Morgan to buy Mexican bonds, and so on.

"Understood, sir."

Lowering his head slightly, the middle-aged white man responded solemnly. Middle-aged white people rarely doubt the eyes of this big boss now, but this time......

After hesitating for a moment, the middle-aged white man whispered, "Sir, are you really sure that the U.S. government will go to war with Spain?" ”

"Definitely!"

John knew very well why the other party was so hesitant, so he nodded very affirmatively and said with a light smile: "The power of the United States can no longer be accommodated in the homeland, and they must expand their living space......

The Spanish-American War basically took place in search of a market.

By the end of the 19th century, the rapidly expanding national power and products of the United States needed a broader market to accommodate them. It's just that when the Americans who are immersed in development raise their heads blankly, they find that the whole world has almost been carved up, and even the doorstep is Spain's sphere of influence.

Cutting off people's wealth is like killing their parents, how can this be endured?

Some people say that the Spaniards themselves did their deaths, after all, they were not friendly to the Americans in Cuba at that time, but others say that the Americans directed and acted in order to find a pretext for war against Spain......

But what the truth is, John is not interested in it at all!

He only knew that any war was a huge opportunity, just like the Sino-Japanese War two years ago, and knowing the time, process and result of the outbreak of the war meant huge benefits and gains! So when the middle-aged white man in front of him finished his plundering trip to East Asia, John immediately asked him to start preparing for the Spanish-American War of 1898! And it can be expected that due to the greater influence of the warring parties, and John mobilized more resources in the United States, the benefits this time will inevitably far exceed the last Sino-Japanese war!

So regardless of whether the middle-aged white man understood it or not, John simply waved his hand and said, "Okay, you just need to know that war is bound to break out, and it will end in the victory of the United States!" And I can tell you that the United States will not only seize Cuba, but also the Philippines in the Far East, and you must be fully prepared for this! ”

"Yes...... Mr. ”

After a moment of silence, the middle-aged white man nodded slowly.

"Alright, you go down first."

John, who was a little tired, waved his hand and said with a faint smile: "Good work, this time you will be paid the same as last time!" And if the harvest is big enough, you'll have a bigger chance next year......"

……

"Sir, a telegram from Washington."

At the dinner table in the evening, old Huntelaar received a telegram from Washington.

After reading the contents of the telegram, old Huntelaar put the telegram on the table with slightly trembling hands, and then said lightly: "Mr. Vice Secretary of the Navy is very angry about the explosion of the Maine, and thinks that it is necessary to teach Spain a heavy lesson, and expel them from Cuba and the Philippines...... It seems that this Mr. Deputy Minister is going to do something amazing and hopes to have our support! ”

"Hehe, what does he want me to support?"

Wiping his mouth gently, John asked seemingly nonchalantly.

Theodore? Roosevelt spent only two years in New York before leaving the post of police chief and leaving Washington to become deputy secretary of the Navy. That position suited him perfectly, as the Secretary of the Navy had been ill for a long time and largely ignored government affairs, and the current president had little interest in the Navy, which eventually allowed Roosevelt to take control of the U.S. Navy.

Roosevelt had a close relationship with Admiral Mahan, and was greatly influenced by the other, believing that only by expanding his naval power could he be on an equal footing with the European powers. So after becoming Secretary of the Navy, Roosevelt began to work on modernizing the Navy - necessary to increase the configuration of radios, and to customize two new warships at the Newport News shipyard.

The Huntelaar family's investment in Roosevelt was not in vain.

Smiling slightly, old Huntelaar shook his head and said, "What else can you ask us for?" Money, of course, plus some Browning rifles...... Mr. Deputy Minister, it seems that he wants to make a difference in this crisis. Hehe, but I really can't think of what he's going to do? Like that newspaper offering a $50,000 bounty for finding the killer who caused the silence of the Maine? “

"Hehe, I'm afraid not."

Putting down the teacup in his hand, John narrowed his eyes slightly and chuckled, "Maybe our deputy minister, Mr. Mayor, is planning to go to the battlefield himself?" Otherwise, what else would he want a rifle for? ”

"To the battlefield? He thinks there will be a war? ”

When he heard this, old Huntelaar suddenly paused for a moment.

"It's not that he thinks, but that the United States needs war!"

Stopping all his movements, John raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "It seems that Mr. Roosevelt obviously discovered this, so he wants to take this opportunity to make enough political capital for himself......" (To be continued.) )