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Chapter 444

Assassination and conversation

"And we just need to end this damn war, and even without the wild land west of the Mississippi River, the United States still has more land than most of Europe, and its market size is not shrinking."

"Think about it, the strong industrial base and excellent harbors of the states along the Atlantic Ocean, the vast and fertile plains on the east bank of the Mississippi River, and the abundant natural resources such as steel, oil, and coal in the states along the Great Lakes, this is still the paradise we need, and as long as we can maintain this state of development, then our three families will become the gods of this country!"

John Rockefeller's slightly exaggerated speech has clearly begun to impress the scheming and equally ambitious Morgan Jr. and Andrew Mellon. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Even, Andrew Mellon's blue eyes stared at Rockefeller's slightly excited face for more than a minute before he said in a heavy tone: "John, I admit that I was really moved just now." What you are portraying is exactly what we have been seeking and always wanting. After a pause, a hint of hesitation flashed across Andrew's face, "However, this matter is too important, we need time to think about it!"

Hearing his words, Pierpont Morgan, who was bowing his head in contemplation, also nodded seriously.

Hear this. Although he did not receive an affirmative answer, John Rockefeller felt a little sorry in his heart.

Now, however, Rockefeller understands their concerns. After all, the assassination of the president is too big. Even if they have become one of the few chaebol families in the United States and have huge power, they cannot ignore the impact of this kind of thing once it is exposed.

Even Rockefeller himself hesitated for a long time when he came up with this idea. Until the defeat of the American side in the Sino-American War in the Yili War, the huge military expenditure was only received by 1.5 million casualties, and the three states that the squadron voluntarily abandoned. It was after such depressing news that he finally made up his mind.

Because the shrewd John Rockefeller knew in his heart that after this terrible defeat. It is already difficult for the United States to use the current conditions to defeat the squadron and regain all the lost territory on the west bank of the Mississippi River.

Knowing that it will not succeed, it is better to use the money invested in the army to improve the country's poor economy.

But it's clear. The current President of the United States, Chester Allen Arthur, is contrary to Rockefeller's ideas.

Case. Naturally, Rockefeller, who is above the interests in his heart, will no longer be soft. Anyway, this is not the first time that American capitalists have done this kind of thing.

Abraham Lincoln and former President James Garfield were among the most famous victims.

"I understand, this matter is indeed too important, and it is appropriate to be cautious!"

Rockefeller smiled and nodded, and after glancing at the two of them again, he continued, "But I hope you don't think about it too long. It's best to be able to decide within a week, yes or no. Please give me an answer!"

"We'll get back to you as soon as we can!" said Morgan Jr. and Andrew Mellon as they got up from their seats.

"Okay, I'm looking forward to it!"

After saying that, the three of them hugged for a while, and Rockefeller sent the two who had already intended to leave out the door.

Standing at the door of the villa, looking at the two carriages that disappeared into the darkness, John Rockefeller's eyes flashed with a complicated look.

Although he could have done the assassination of the president himself, it was too difficult to do it, and the danger of exposure was great. Afterwards, it is difficult to guarantee that after the other three major families noticed something, they pushed the charge on him and drove him out. As a result, there is one less family at the top of the United States to compete with them.

Therefore, in order to avoid this and reduce the risk of assassination, it is necessary to ensure the success of this top-secret operation, and to bring the Morgan family and the Mellon family together.

"It's good that they didn't refuse on the spot, it shows that they are really moved!"

"It seems that this matter should have been prepared earlier, and it must be foolproof!"

Thinking of this, John Rockefeller turned around and walked into the villa, behind him was the back gradually elongated by the flickering lights, under the dim light, the Rockefeller at this moment was like a ghost walking towards endless darkness, eerie and terrifying.

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Looking at the middle-aged man who walked into the office, dressed in a neat black suit and vest without a trace of wrinkles, a white shirt with a red bow tie on his neck, and a meticulous middle-aged man all over his body, the Marquis of Salisbury, the British Prime Minister who had just taken office, said without raising his head: "Sorry, Shelburn! I still have a document here that has not been processed, please wait next to you first!"

"Oh, if the coffee on the table is cold, then ask Carl to change it for you!

After hearing his words, the newly appointed Minister of War, Earl Shelburne, smiled and nodded, and without speaking, he went to the sofa next to him and sat down, while the office staff also brought coffee.

They all knew that the friend of the new Prime Minister, the new Minister of War of the Imperial Cabinet, Count Shelburn Facino, was a very picky guy about life, and he would never touch the cup of Cuban coffee on the table that had already cooled.

"Damn, these hateful bastards, rotten pigs, why don't you agree to my proposal to issue a national debt, don't they know that the Empire's war in Egypt requires huge military spending?"

Salisbury suddenly slapped his right hand on the table hard, the thick beard on his face trembled, his eyes widened, and it was obvious that he was not lightly angry at the moment.

This sudden scolding startled Shelburn, who was enjoying the mellow Cuban Blue Mountain coffee, and almost threw the coffee cup in his hand.

Hurriedly put the coffee back on the low mahogany table in front of him, and then Shelburne took out a white silk handkerchief from China from his jacket pocket, wiped his mouth, and then turned his head, looking at Salisbury, who had a beard and an angry expression, and shook his head a little helplessly.

Also an English aristocrat and a friend who grew up together, Shelburne understands the fiery temper of his old friend.

Basically, in ordinary life, the slightest dissatisfaction with him will attract Salisbury's scolding. It is precisely because of this that his interpersonal relationships are also handled very badly.

Although it was recommended by the queen that he became the new British prime minister after Gladstone stepped down as the leader of the Conservative Party.

However, Salisbury, lacking political record and charisma, lacked the necessary support in the House of Commons. So the work has not been going well lately. Many resolutions have been vetoed in the House of Commons.

For example, Salisbury's proposal to issue 50 million pounds of national debt in the country and in the colonies to pay for the war in Egypt was rejected in the House of Commons!

This has also strained the relationship between old friends and the House of Commons, and even within the Conservative Party, there has been a great deal of criticism of Salisbury's policy strategy since he became prime minister.

This made Shelburne feel that it was necessary for him to persuade his old friend!

"Selsi, now that Britain is still in an economic crisis, the first consideration of the members of the House of Commons is that more money is needed at home to restore the economy, rather than throwing all the money into the war!"

As good friends, although one of the two is now the prime minister and the other is the minister of war, they belong to the relationship between superiors and subordinates, but the relationship is still quite close in private.

At the beginning, when Salisbury formed a cabinet, he took the first step to change Shelburne to the position of Secretary of War and took control of this key department, which shows the closeness of their relationship.

"Shit, Shelburne, you know, those down-and-out knights and freedmen are short-sighted people who only care about their own income, and not in the slightest about the danger that Britain is facing right now!"

In the 12th century, during the reign of King Edward III, the English Parliament was divided into two, with the knights and borough representatives forming the House of Commons, and the clergy and nobles forming the House of Lords.

Originally, the House of Commons was under the British King and the House of Lords, but in modern times, with the development of the capitalist industrial economy and the decline of royal power, the House of Commons has become the power of the United Kingdom.

But the nobles of the House of Lords looked at the House of Commons, which had seized most of the country's full strength, and often referred to them as down-and-out knights and damned freemen.

"If we can't defeat Egypt and conquer that land, we can't guarantee the safety of the Suez Canal, which you know is important to our British Empire!" Salisbury said, waving his arms and looking excited.

"Selsi, I know the importance of the Suez Canal, a Eurasian communication route, but didn't the House of Commons propose that the shipbuilding funds for this year and next year be suspended to pay for the expansion of the army? Why do you just disagree?" Shelburne looked at his old friend who looked excited, and couldn't help but persuade with a helpless expression.

After listening to his words, Salisbury put down the papers in his hand, got up from his seat, walked around the long black desk, and walked to the couch in front of his friend and sat down.

Then he picked up the coffee pot on the table and poured himself a cup, regardless of the fact that the coffee in it was already cold, and after drinking it all up, he said quickly in Shelburne's helpless eyes, his tone was still a little excited: "Of course I can't agree, the navy is the foundation of the British Empire's dominance of the world, no matter when, its construction can't be stopped, especially now, absolutely not!" )u