Warren Buffett once auctioned off the opportunity to have lunch with him, which is said to be worth a lot of money.

The 19th century was not the Internet era, and Li Mu didn't have the intention of using this as a gimmick, but if he wanted to see Li Mu, he definitely needed to make an appointment.

Of course, if Li Mu is willing to release the news, there will definitely be people who are willing to pay for lunch with Li Mu, and the number of people will not be small.

Achill Theresa has not yet figured out the situation, if he does not use the banner of the Texas Cotton Farmers Association, but goes to Li Mu's office to make an appointment through normal channels in his personal capacity, he may not be able to get a chance to communicate with Li Mu.

Now that Achill Theresa uses this method, Li Mu obviously doesn't eat this set.

Archer Theresa did succeed in arousing Li Mu's emotions, but it was negative.

"I'm really sorry, the Centennial Exhibition of Independence is going to open in the past few days, and there are a lot of things." Li Mu's refusal was quite tactful, and he didn't let Archier Theresa get off the stage on the spot.

"It'll be the same in a while, I'm based in New York now...", Achill Theresa didn't give up.

"Okay, then you contact my office." Li Mu was business-minded and could no longer find a reason to refuse Archiel Theresa.

In fact, Americans also know the truth of "being a man and leaving a line, and it will be easy to meet in the future", which is translated into English as follows: there are no eternal friends, no permanent enemies, only eternal interests.

After Samuel Tilden's mediation, the festival between the Junma Group and the Texas Cotton Farmers Association seems to have disappeared, since the attitude of the Texans has met Li Mu's psychological expectations, then Li Mu must be a little more generous, and he can't hold on to this matter.

So even if Li Mu doesn't like Texans anymore, he won't show it in public, this is blatant regional discrimination, more serious than racial discrimination, if this spreads, it will be another scandal, and the current Republican Party can't afford to withstand this kind of blow.

After the dinner, Li Mu and Will returned to Governor's Island together.

Will came back to New York this time to have something to do, and in half a month, Will will be engaged to Claudia Nel.

After nearly three years as an underground lady, Claudia is finally about to achieve positive results, which is a great thing, not only Li Mu, but also Gloria and Sandy are happy for Will.

After returning home, Will's mood was very high, and he took Li Mu to the balcony of the study for another drink.

"What are you trying to do in the Ryukyus? Is it just for the Japanese? "Will still doesn't know what Li Mu wants to do, he must get to the bottom of it.

"Not for the Japanese, but for the Qing Empire?" Li Mu's mood was not very high.

In fact, Li Mu has always been relatively lazy, compared to usual, Li Mu's work today is busy enough, so what Li Mu misses most now is his big bed.

"Who else but yourself knows," Will said nonchalantly, with a playful expression on his face.

Considering Li Mu's background, it seems unlikely that it has nothing to do with the Qing Empire.

In fact, there have been some rumors in the United States in the past two months, all about Li Mu and the Junma Group.

Let's take a look at the recent development direction of Li Mu and the Junma Group, although the nest of the Junma Group is still in Springfield, but since the year before, the Junma Group has successfully expanded its business to the West Coast, then Hawaii, and now the Ryukyus...

From the point of view of the direction of development, the Junma Group has been going westward, and now it has extended its tentacles to the side of the Qing Empire, and it is impossible to say that the United States has no vigilance against this.

You must know that the United States now only has the Junma Arms Company, a large-scale arms company, and if it were other industries, perhaps others would not pay attention to it at all, but the military industry is the lifeblood of a country, and the Junma Group is very suspicious of "transferring assets" by doing so, which is indeed worrying some people.

Of course, in Li Mu's view, this kind of worry is more similar to ulterior motives.

"Regardless of whether it has ulterior motives or not, since there are similar rumors coming out, then you can't take it lightly, you should know how sensitive the horse weapons company is, since it is sensitive, there must be risks, and facing risks itself is part of the business." Will must be on Li Mu's side, so the meaning of his words is also a little worried.

"I'll take care of it, don't worry." Li Mu also secretly woke up to the fact that when Li Mu was engaging in others, others would also find ways to engage Li Mu and the Junma Group, which was inevitable in itself.

At 10 a.m. on May 10, the Centennial World Exposition of Independence officially opened.

Cutting the ribbon for the Centennial of Independence exhibition were Ulysses Grant of the United States, President Sylvest of Cuba, and King Pedro II of Brazil.

As the host, New York Mayor Arthur stood behind Ulysses Grant at the ribbon cutting, flanked by the next presidential candidates, Hayes and Samuel Tilden.

Li Mu's place was next to Samuel Tilden.

Samuel Tilden is still very personable, although he and Li Mu are now nominal opponents, but when he saw Li Mu, he still greeted Li Mu warmly, and did not forget to exchange words with Li Mu when cutting the ribbon, without the slightest intention of avoiding suspicion.

"Your Time magazine is so disgusting, last month it openly said in the newspaper that the state government's accounts were not clear, and there is not the slightest evidence, should you, the boss, be in charge..."

Anyone who is slandered by such a gratuitous injury probably won't be in a better mood.

Speaking of which, "slander" is also part of the election campaign, and the Democratic Party has not always been holding on to the corruption of the Republican Party, and Time Magazine has also repaid the corruption of the Republican Party.

Samuel Tilden was governor of New York before becoming a presidential candidate, which gave Time magazine the opportunity to make waves, although Time magazine did not produce tangible evidence that Samuel Tilden was corrupt during his tenure as governor of New York, but this "revelation" itself is an attitude, at least it can muddy the waters and make everyone look less clean.

That's what Time is really about, and as for justice, don't be funny, it's a scarce thing even in the 21st century.

If the state government can come up with evidence to prove that the state government's finances are fine, it can just set off the fairness and integrity of the Democratic Party's governance." Li Mu didn't take this seriously at all, even if Samuel Tilden really came up with evidence, Time Magazine would not stop there.

What's more, this kind of thing, you can't prove your innocence at all, the current environment is like this, including all the US officials, if you want to say that all of them have corrupt behavior, it is estimated that they are wronged, Li Mu dares to guarantee with his character, at least more than 90% of US officials are not clean on their buttocks, and if they are not exposed, forget it, as long as they are exposed, they must be checked and accurate.

Even the Democratic Party is the same, everyone talks about high-sounding, but in fact it is just like that.

"Of course, we welcome the news media to conduct public opinion supervision, but public opinion supervision cannot be unrestrained rumor-mongering and slander." Samuel Tilden was angry and aggrieved.

Can you not be aggrieved, the problem now is that because it has not attracted enough attention before, there is no public opinion position in the hands of the Democratic Party at present, so even Samuel Tilden has no right to speak if he wants to defend himself.

As for being angry, this needs no further explanation.

"How can this be a rumor, I think Mr. Kendall is also for the financial health of the state government, after all, it's not a bad thing." Spreading rumors or something, Li Mu will definitely not admit it.

Kendall was the former lieutenant governor of New York, and when Samuel Tilden became the presidential candidate, he automatically resigned as governor of New York, and Kendall was replaced as the new governor of New York.

Although the Republican Party lost to the Democratic Party in the previous multi-party election, the gap is not large, so Kendall is a Republican.

Now this matter is a little interesting, Samuel Tilden stepped down, Kendal took office, but the first thing he did in office was to liquidate Samuel Tilden, if this matter is not handled well, then Samuel Tilden will really be in big trouble, and if he doesn't get it right, he will lose his qualification to run for president.

"Ream, you're going too far," Samuel Tilden had to admit that people go cold.

"Everyone is their own master... Haven't you been doing this all along? Li Mu's face was not red, his heart was not beating, his eyes were not squinting, and he applauded with everyone.

With a burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers, Ulysses Grant, Sylvester and Pedro II cut the ribbon for the Centennial Exhibition, and the military band immediately played a triumphant song, and the distant salute began to roar.

Subsequently, the three of them flipped the valve together and started the 600-ton Curtis-style steam engine, announcing the official launch of the independent centennial exhibition.

Compared to the previous soft opening, the main exhibition hall has been renovated again, with lights everywhere and all the staff in bright clothes lining up in their own exhibition area to welcome visitors.

After entering the door, there is the exhibition area of the Horse Group, and Li Mu, the owner of the Horse Group, also came to Ulysses Grant and personally explained to Ulysses Grant, Silvestre, and Pedro II.

"Gentlemen, this is the latest Phantom 1876 car launched by Junma Motors, unlike all previous versions, only 1876 Phantom 1876 cars are produced, this is a special model for the celebration of the Centennial Exhibition of Independence, this is the only batch, sold out, so far, we have received 300 orders, so if you are interested, please contact our sales staff as soon as possible, maybe it will be sold out in the next moment, Then you will forever pass by this legendary car destined to become a classic..."Li Mu spared no effort and seized every opportunity to promote products.

The concept of "customized version" is a gimmick specially launched by Li Mu for the independent centennial exhibition, 1876 sounds like a lot, after all, a total of 1876 have not been sold since the launch of the phantom car, but with the help of the platform of the independent centennial exhibition, Li Mu is still very confident.

After all, the Centennial Exhibition of Independence is open to the whole world, and it is said that more than half of the world's wealthy people will come to visit the Centennial Exhibition of Independence, and the scale of such an opportunity is certainly impossible to let go.

The biggest difference between the 1876 model and the previous Phantom model was the wheels and the air intake at the front.

Before the 1876 model, all cars did not have the concept of wheels at all, and the 1876 model used silver-plated wheels, which looked extremely stylish on the outside, and indeed worthy of the words "custom version".

The front air intake is also a 1876-style innovation, and the 21st century car has already introduced the CI design concept, and many classic models can be distinguished from the body parts even if they don't look at the logo, which is the role of CI.

From the 1876 model, the CI concept was officially introduced into the cars produced by the ZAMA Group, and the 1876 model was a successful test of the waters.

The effect is indeed very good, a series of gimmicks for sales does have a certain bonus effect, the independent centennial exhibition has not yet begun, Junma Group has received 300 orders, is proof.

For those who have money, they really don't care about the $60,000 1876 style, they just want to feel.

Money is for consumption.

Perhaps the design of the 1876 style is indeed too impressive, Sylvester and Pedro II circled around the 1876 style several times, their eyes full of admiration and envy, Pedro II placed an order for five 1876 style cars with a stroke of a pen, which made Sylvester envious.

"I can't afford it, I can't afford it, it's too expensive," Sylvester shook his head.

In fact, Sylvester is not unaffordable, the establishment of Cuba and the countries has not only benefited Li Mu and Benjamin Harrison, Sylvester has also gained a lot, not to mention one, ten or eight Sylvesters can also afford it, and now it is just inconvenient to say so.

Ulysses Grant doesn't need to say anything, Li Mu will definitely send two to the Presidential Palace, Ulysses Grant just go back and wait to sit.

Li Mu needs Mr. President to advertise Junma Automobile Company, and Mr. President can also enjoy the "love" of the people, which is a win-win situation.

After Li Mu left the auto exhibition area with Ulysses Grant, Sylvester, and Pedro II, the other tycoons rushed up, and the staff of the auto exhibition area were immediately surrounded by water.

This is the celebrity demonstration effect.

"Gentlemen, take a look at this, this is the latest magazine rifle launched by our Springfield Weapons Company, this rifle can be loaded with five bullets at a time, while ensuring sufficient power, it gives the weapon more powerful firepower continuity, this is the weapon we really need, it represents our future..."