It is unreliable to expect merchants to charge into battle, what merchants are best at is calculation, and it is okay to make suggestions behind the scenes, once they are on the front line, it is easy to look ahead and backwards, and they will hesitate if they think too much, so they should pay the city people to ask Arthur to come forward.

Arthur and Paul Mesfield and Max Isaiah both knew each other, and at the level of Arthur, the circle was actually very small, and Arthur and they knew each other when he was a New York Customs and Collector in the past.

"Arthur, it turns out that you are also here, and I haven't congratulated you on your appointment as mayor of New York, how about it, Tweed's position is very good, right?" Paul was unkind to Arthur and exposed the scars of New York to his face.

Tweed has become a disgrace to New York, although Paul is not very good as mayor, and is as notorious as Tweed, but Tweed has become a handle for Paul to mock Arthur in Paul's mouth.

"It's not bad, at least I'm in this position, and I don't want some people to just use this as a tool for them to make money." Arthur was not polite, and scolded back the gong in front of him.

"Ha, it seems that our Mr. Mayor is quite ambitious, so let's wait and see if Mr. Mayor can make a difference." Paul doesn't dwell on this issue, and talks a lot of tears.

"Everybody wants to make a difference, and no one wants to be nailed to the stake of shame like Tweed, and I think Paul is the same for you." Arthur ignored Paul's ridicule, of course he wanted to make a difference, and bringing the Centennial Independence Exhibition to New York was Arthur's first attempt.

"I heard you want to hold an expo, Arthur, let's make it clear, what do you want to do?" Paul doesn't go around in circles with Arthur, everyone is very busy, and their mouths are very sharp, if you scold the street, you can scold the street for a day, but it can't solve the problem.

"Hehe, first of all, I want to state that the exposition that New York wants to hold has nothing to do with your Philadelphia, we don't want a penny from Washington, and we don't want to make assessments to the states, we just want to build a communication platform so that governments and New York companies can sit down and have a good chat." Arthur understated that, although he said that he did not mean to fight in the ring with Philadelphia, he positioned the fair exactly the same as the positioning of the Philadelphia Independence Centennial Exhibition.

"It seems that you New York are really rich, no wonder you can raise a moth like Tweed." Again, Paul was tongue-in-cheek.

"Philadelphia is also wealthy, but it's a pity that under someone's management, there is no money to organize an independent centennial exhibition, I really hope that the Ministry of Supervision will check the accounts of the independent centennial committee, maybe Philadelphia can also expose a big news." Arthur replied again.

"You don't need to worry about Philadelphia as a New Yorker, just do your thing." Paul was on the verge of exploding.

"And what are you doing on our New Yorkers' turf? It's a pity that you can't even do your own thing, look at your Independent Centennial Committee, I'm really ashamed of you, don't think I don't know the purpose of your coming to Washington, you don't have any money, right? If you don't have the money, hurry up and go home and play in the mud, don't take advantage of the pit and not-" Arthur was also on the verge of exploding, and the word starting with "F" was already hanging on his words.

"Say less, gentlemen." Marx finally interjected, it seems that these two people are singing white face and red face: "Abuse and dispute cannot solve the problem, there is only one exhibition of the centennial of independence, if New York and Philadelphia hold the fair at the same time, it can only be a lose-lose ending, we can not achieve the goal, so what we need most now is communication, to find a way that we can all accept, this is the attitude to solve the problem." ”

Max Isaia is a Pennsylvania senator, a politician who is best at making peace with mud.

"There's nothing to discuss, the Centennial of Independence Exhibition is hosted by Philadelphia, this is confirmed by Mr. President, is there any need to discuss it?" Paul seemed determined.

"Paul, don't do this, we can't go on arguing indefinitely, listen to Arthur's request, you all need to make concessions." Marx seems to be persuading, but in fact the bias is obvious.

Marx's so-called concession is nothing more than giving New York more booths and more exposure, but the Centennial Exhibition of Independence still has to be held in Philadelphia, so that Arthur and Li Mu's trip to Washington has no meaning.

"I didn't ask for it, of course the Centennial of Independence Exhibition is yours, the New York State Government and the New York City Government will participate, New York businesses will also participate, we in New York just want to hold an expo as well, this is our own way of celebrating the centenary of independence in New York." Arthur saw through Marx's "mediation" at a glance, and there was no intention of giving in or out of his words.

"Arthur, you're not a problem-solving attitude." Marx looked at Arthur with anger in his eyes.

"Max, you know my character, when I decide on something, there is absolutely no room for change, I have always believed that only the best cities are qualified to host the Centennial Exhibition of Independence, not by virtue of those so-called qualifications and heritage, when Tweed was mayor in the past, New York did not have the intention of fighting for the Centennial Exhibition of Independence, so we missed that opportunity, and now you have problems operating the Centennial Exhibition of Independence, and if Mr. President gives you an appropriation, then it is the same Mr. President who violates the resolution of Congress, If that is the case, then why can't a more prepared city host the Centennial of Independence? Arthur clings to the fact that Philadelphia has no money, and wants to do big things without money, which is whimsical.

"Looks like you're determined to make our enemies of Philadelphia, well, let's wait and see who gets the last laugh." Paul threw down his words, got up angrily, and turned away.

"I gotta say, Arthur, it's not a good habit to make enemies like this." Max sighed faintly, caught up with Paul, and the two left together.

"Okay, there's no need to hide it now, guys, let's do it." Seeing the two of them walking away, Arthur got up and raised his arms and shouted, cheering Li Mu and Rockefeller on.

"Mr. Mayor, I have to say, you did well just now." Li Mu was very satisfied with Arthur's attitude, that is, he was intimidated, and he couldn't be cowardly.

"Hehe, I like to see this guy eat deflated, it's a pity that this guy is lucky, otherwise he should go to the cell and be a companion to Tweed." Rockefeller was also satisfied, and it didn't sound like Rockefeller and Paul were on good terms.

Although Standard Oil is the first trust in the United States, for the time being, it has not unified the oil industry in the United States, Li Mu remembers that although the gas station of Mobil Oil is developing rapidly in New England, in Pennsylvania, the development of Mobil Oil is not optimistic.

Pennsylvania also has oil fields, and it was in Pennsylvania that Rockefeller actually made his first pot of gold, but Standard Oil's headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, is telling.

Li Mu knows that the greed of Philadelphia officials is no less than that of Tweed, so it is impossible for Paul, the mayor of Philadelphia, to let go of the oil fields in Pennsylvania.

"It looks like we're going to have to speed things up, and if we can't bring the Centennial Exhibition back to New York this time, we're really embarrassed this time." J· P. Morgan brace himself and associate this with honor.

So what are you waiting for, go your separate ways.

Li Mu and Rockefeller acted separately, each looking for a familiar way, ready to put pressure on Grant.

As long as Grant agrees to hold an expo in New York, even if Philadelphia is not deprived of the right to host it, New York can crush Philadelphia with its strength.

Li Mu first went to Burnside, gave Ian Hearst a $10,000 bond, and then left Burnside $50,000.

When Burnside, who was a senator, had a big appetite and saw the $50,000 bonds, Burnside politely proposed that Li Mu exchange the bonds for a "Phantom" car.

What else can Li Mu say, he immediately promised Burnside that he would squeeze one out of the tight production within two months no matter what.

The production capacity of the Horse Automobile Factory has not yet reached the limit, and it is said that it can only produce two cars a month, and in fact the production can be increased again, and this "margin" is reserved for people like Burnside.

Coming out of Burnside's office, Li Mu went to the House of Representatives, and yesterday in Burnside's office, Li Mu met James Garfield, although James Garfield is a short-lived president, but after all, he is also a president, and such a person must have a good relationship.

Li Mu ignored the relationship between James Garfield and Arthur, and when he understood Li Mu's intentions, James Garfield did not take the opportunity to increase the price, but explained to Li Mu that Arthur had visited James Garfield before, and James Garfield had promised to help.

After a busy day, and then returning to the tidal lake, Li Muzhen felt exhausted.

If he knew that it was so troublesome, Li Mu would definitely not come to Washington, and the Centennial Exhibition of Independence would be held wherever it was, anyway, the Junma Group would definitely get the best position and the most exposure.

There is no doubt about this, even if the Centennial Exhibition of Independence is still held in Philadelphia, the Junma Group will get the courtesy it deserves, after all, the Junma Group is the most popular enterprise in the United States in the past two years, and no one can ignore the influence of the Junma Group.

In the evening, Rockefeller and J. J. P. Morgan and others returned one after another, and they not only reaped the promises, but also brought dozens of orders for the Junma Automobile Factory, which were both BMW and Phantom, and the common condition was to be as soon as possible.

As fast as possible.

It's a hot hit.