At the end of dinner, in the living room, Abel and Alexander, Neil sat on the sofa and drank coffee and chatted, while the two housewives were in charge of brewing coffee and chatting about their own feminine topics.

Mainly Abel and Neil are talking, and Alexander always looks sullen when he is in front of his son.

According to Abel, after his father entered politics, he only looked passionate when he gave speeches and interacted with voters.

At other times, he was nicknamed "Taciturn Alexander" and "Old Scalper Alexander", referring to Alexander's dislike of talking and only preferring to do things during his political career.

This kind of governance characteristic seems to have suffered a lot in the democratically elected rule with American characteristics.

The loud enough in all senses is the common denominator of almost all American regulars.

But in reality, there are many traditional voters and middle voters who would particularly appreciate this type of doing more and talking less.

The problem is that in private Alexander himself said a lot. When he was on the farm, he was a tyrant when he beat and instructed the farm workers.

This kind of performance when he was transferred to the position of a member of parliament is not that he is not adaptable. It's Alexander's image, most of which comes from the character that his team has tailored for him.

To put it simply, "taciturn", "old scalper", and "Alexander who can only do practical things", this is actually a shell character created for him by Smith Media's strong publicity ability and Alexander's team.

It is used to attract voters and curry favor with some of the same kind of special characters!

This is related to King Marga's boastful, active, and fond of dancing, George's easy-going and love to make friends, the personable gentleman image of the black donkey, and the elite appearance of Zipperton, etc., are actually all human designs.

In the United States, the players on Capitol Hill are more particular about their personalities than Hollywood and the stars in the entertainment industry, and they must be more good at acting in order to stay in Washington for a long time.

In comparison, because the characters of Herbert, George, and Jeb are too stable. In order to prevent voters from casting their image over themselves, Neil is now portrayed as a radical donkey faction in Masaji.

His philosophy is mainly to make a big fuss about environmental protection and preferential treatment of blacks and inkers.

It is completely different from the image of his brothers and fathers, and it is also different from Alexander's steady and reticent performance.

After all, Neil's constituency is mainly in California, as a dark-blue state that is getting bluer and bluer, and people over there really eat this set.

[In view of the general environment,

This kind of personality has also made Neil's internal reputation among black and minority Americans getting better and better, especially after the establishment of a number of funds to support black elites and minority elites under his leadership, his vote base has become more and more "black" and "ink".

And it just so happens that one of them is the loudest among American voters, and the other is the fastest growing number of American voters.

Judging from the support alone, Neil is much bigger than Alexander now.

It's just that these people in his ballot pool are really not easy to control, not as rational and affectionate as the voters in the redneck and conservative states, and it is easy to empathize with other people for some reason, and vote for other people, not firm enough.

This is the disadvantage of this kind of ticket warehouse that Neil has chosen.

There are disadvantages and there are advantages, and the advantage of these two ticket warehouses is that the number of people is enough, and it is easy to fool!

To sum up, in order not to coincide with the image of his brothers, and in order to be more in line with his image of the advanced faction of the Donkey Party today, Neil had to choose these two vote bases to create this kind of character image.

Off topic –

The Smith Charitable Foundation can be found in the support funds that Neil presided over and set up many times......

Otherwise, why would all that money be donated to Neil's voters for no apparent reason?

In the United States, this is a very common practice. It's just who is more obscure and who does it

It will cost more, and who will be able to make the voters more satisfied during the election period.

In this regard, whether it is Neil or Alexander, they have the experience of the Bush family, and with the money of the Smith family, they are now doing no less than anyone else.

That's why it's so simple for both of them to become members of Congress this year.

「…… A lot of people on Capitol Hill are privately against it." Neil's face was a little red, he was very happy tonight, California red wine and French Burgundy wine mixed together, the result of drinking a lot, is the way it is now.

"But they didn't dare to say it directly. Because if they oppose it directly, they are offending you and DuPont at the same time. This is not something that ordinary people dare to do, only the die-hard Mogons dare to say it out loud!"

Abel smiled lightly, from the meal to the present, the topic that everyone talked about the most has always been the main purpose of his coming to Huashengdun this time.

But seriously, there's something about that level. Not to mention that Neil and Alexander are only members of the House of Representatives, even if they become speakers, ***, or even commanders, they actually don't have much say.

Fights between consortia and consortia unless the direct use of force is unusual. Otherwise, except for the chaebols who are qualified and able to participate in this country, everyone else can only be a spectator even if they are the great commanders.

The fight between the major shareholders and the major shareholders, the general managers and department heads would do well to just watch. If you dare to play, you have to think about what the outcome will be if the bet fails.

"Let's talk about the rest. Henry Paulson, for example, I heard he became the new Treasury Secretary." Abel diverted the subject, he didn't want to continue talking about it between his father-in-law and his father.

Neil was stunned, a little stunned. However, the third elder of the shrub family is more flexible than his two brothers.

He smiled and said, "That's true, the appointments have already been made. Poor John Snow can only go and be a neon messenger. But it was a good errand, and George was really good to himself."

The U.S. ambassador to neon, this is a fat gap in the United States. As one of the most docile little brothers in the Empire, they themselves are very fat. If you go there, make a good profit, there are always tens of millions of dollars a year.

"Henry Paulson's rise to power is actually George's expression of an attitude towards the outside world, a shift from a steady to a radical fiscal and monetary policy direction. Spring is here on Wall Street, dear Abel, and I'm sure it will be your spring too." Neil looked at Abel seriously, which was actually one of the reasons why George would put Henry Paulson on the stage.

Because of Abel's factor, the current bush family is not as influential on Wall Street as it was in the past.

Things that are good for Wall Street and the financial world are now willing to be done. Unlike in the past, only the military was considered. The interests of the industrial complex.

Abel smiled reservedly, acquiescing to the meaning of Neil's words.

The easing of restrictions on Wall Street by the White House is indeed good news for a man with a super financial flair.

"Alright." Abel said, "You and Alexander both drank a little too much. It's time to rest, tomorrow is going to be busy."

Neil knew he didn't want to talk about it, and nodded. Alexander took the opportunity to stand up and said directly, "It's so late, let's rest here tonight." Your rooms are ready, and the things you left over from last time are still there."

Little Laura's parents both smiled and expressed their gratitude and affirmation, and the two chose to stay at Smith House in Washington tonight.

Just like the Smiths, who occasionally spend the night at Neil's residence in Washington, D.C., is a sign of closeness in a family like theirs.

Wait for Mr. and Mrs. Neil, led by Emily and the maid, to the guest room.

Only father and son were left in the living room, and Alexander finally spoke:

"It feels like he's talking more than his father and brother. I'm not just talking about his style on the donkey side, it's about his own personality."

"It's normal." Abel chuckled, "A serious father, plus an unreliable eldest brother and the same

The second brother who doesn't have much to say. Growing up in such an environment, the third or fourth child will always break out of the way."

"What about us?" Serious in front of outsiders, Alexander, who didn't talk much, chuckled, "Alex and I are not as attentive as you...... The original Smith family didn't have that kind of environment."

Abeltian was ashamed: "I'm not doing this for myself, I'm all for the Smith family!" Look, when you're older, dear Alexander, there will be many, many little Smiths who will be able to carry on your accomplishments! Unlike Alex, you're the only one who can inherit his farm!"

Alexander couldn't speak of his son, and as a father he had always felt that he had no qualifications at all, to lecture about his son, who was too good, in every sense of the word.

Shaking his head slightly, the Texas congressman smiled and said, "Anyway, you just need to pay attention to yourself." I can't take care of you anyway, Emily and Arya are completely on your side, and Alex thinks you're doing the right thing. With all that said, what more can I say?"

Abel also smiled and patted his father, who was a head taller than him, on the shoulder: "Just be your power generation." Your rich generation son will make everything go well for you!"

"Like you told Emily, write a paper on My Chaebol Son?"

Able was stunned, and then laughed, "Hahahaha-"

"Hehehe-" Alexander was also smiling, father and son looking at each other and smiling, the atmosphere was relaxed.

In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived.

Due to the failure of the Fed's regular meeting, the market's forecast for this cycle of interest rate hikes cannot really be implemented.

Interest rates were unchanged, Wall Street stocks rose, oil prices fell, and the dollar rose against most major currencies in New York today.

These are the big news of the week, but none of them compare to the big news happening in Washington!

At around 10:30 a.m., Abel led more than a dozen members of the think tank through the rotunda of the Capitol, which was thick and heavy, with three bronze "Columbus Gates" carved with the relief of Columbus's discovery of the New World.

Abel's visit to Washington this time was not just to socialize with the upper echelons of the empire.

There are impatient consortia, mobilized some forces, and raised doubts on Capitol Hill, questioning the Smith Financial Group, Smith Media Group, Pacific Energy Group and many other Abel-controlled enterprises, suspected of having cartels, syndicates, trusts, Conthorn and other models of monopolistic behavior.

In accordance with the Anti-Cartel Special Amendment Ordinance 256 passed by the U.S. Congress in 1939 under the leadership of Master Law, Congress launched an inquiry against Abel Smith.

In fact, this is not quite in line with the common sense of the United States today.

Because although Smith Financial Group, Smith Media Group and other companies, it is indeed very strong in the industry.

But they are far from monopolies, let alone trusts, conzens, and the like.

In fact, this is a clarion call for some people to be afraid that Smith may really succeed in joining forces with DuPont, Cleveland and other conglomerates, so as to launch a challenge and attack.

In the same way, Abel will not be beaten and not fight back. The Capitol will be buzzing for some time to come.

The Wagon Warriors, the Rockefellers, the First Citigroup, Chicago, and the Boston gang all have to come to Capitol Hill...... If you want to be disgusting, everyone will be disgusted together, this is one of Abel's little counterattacks against them, and it is no different from them letting Abel come here today!

However, this kind of matter in the upper echelons of the empire is not easy to report indiscriminately after all.

Abel appeared in the Capitol, both in Congress and on his own, on the grounds that Smith Wisdom was advising the Treasury Department and Capitol Hill.

The other families used the same excuses.

When it appears in the media, it will be Congress and the Treasury Department who ask a group of top American think tanks, and those who don't know will think that this is a large-scale economic policy change that the White House and Congress want to make!

As for the inside story, it will definitely not appear in any American media, or even on the Internet.

「…… Ha, we now have a responsible white house group. I believe that George, with the support of Congress, will definitely make the American economy take off again in the future!"

"Storm? The storm is still far away. Unemployment will not be a big problem and will be solved quickly. As for how to solve it...... I don't live in a white house, you're asking the wrong person!"

"Pennsylvania *** strike incident? I regret this. As the president of the NRA, my philosophy has always been to give all Americans the ability to protect themselves! It's important, and I believe in myself more than anyone else. I'm sure everyone thinks so!"

"Rolls-Royce? Oh, it used to be British, and it almost became a German car. But since then, it has become one of the car brands of Americans. I think the long history will make it look different to Americans!"

「……」

In the face of major media outlets, mainly from the United States, but also from all over the world, Abel also changed his previous ignorance and answered some questions selectively. After all, it's a critical time, and it's the perfect time to open your mouth and brush up on your presence and influence. How could he let go of such an opportunity.

Although in this turmoil, ordinary people really can't affect anything. But those Americans who are not qualified, but still belong to the elite. Abel needs to let them know his attitude!

If the consortium is the greedy brain of this deformed empire, then the elites from all walks of life are the constituent cells of the human body.

What the brain wants to do, the tissues and cells of the human body cannot stop, but can respond negatively. What Abel wants to do is to let these "human tissue cells" know what this part of the brain is doing.

As for ordinary people, they are at most just red blood cells that carry nutrients.

Or even simply themselves, just the nutrition of the human body.

What's more, Abel has always believed that you must be low-key when making money, but you must be high-profile when doing big things, which is one of the mottos that Abel has always implemented!

It's like his donations first and taxes first, which have always been played up very loudly.

Get the reporters and leave the Capitol.

Abel, who was sitting in the car, leaned forward, straightened out his suit and leaned lazily on the car seat, glanced at the reporters who kept shouting outside the car window with a smile, and turned his head to look at David in the driver's seat in front of him, "DuPont and Clevelands, what is their attitude now?"

"DuPont is urgent, and he wants to meet you right now. The Cleveland people seem to have an ambiguous attitude, and they are divided internally." David was succinct and to the point.

This consortium annexation incident is not only important to Abel personally. In fact, it is very important for everyone at the bottom of the consortium.

Once successful, the United Consortium will become one of the two poles of the United States alongside Mahogon and Rockefeller, and become one of the two real masters of the empire!

This is also an opportunity for these people below Abel to get the chicken dog to ascend to heaven.

For David, that's the difference between the Celtic king's inner governorship and the Roman emperor's inner governor!

On the ancient side of China, it is the comparison between the gatehouse of the prime minister of the small country of Annam and the gatehouse of the prime minister of the Celestial Empire.

The essence is no different, but the status is very different.

"Oh, Clevelands are always like that! If they had accepted Boston's invitation to merge, they wouldn't have been infiltrated by the Mahogon like this now! Now that we are extending an olive branch, do they want to repeat that scene again?"

Able sneered, "Tell Alan to ignore the Clevelands for now. Also, go and meet DuPont now, and I'm sure Eugene DuPont's descendants will be even more courageous!"

Half an hour later, a fine dining restaurant near Capitol Hill.

Pierre-Eugene Dupont and Abel were laughing and talking, "Ha! At that time, my eyesight was still very good, and I didn't need to wear glasses, and I knocked down the African male lion in one ***! Oh my God, weighing it afterwards, it actually had 631.

5 pounds! I'm almost five times as much weight! So gunpowder is one of the greatest inventions of mankind, and it gives us the ability to kill or fight those big beasts on our own!"

"I envy you, Pierre. I haven't been to Africa yet. And even though I was a Texan, the biggest prey I caught was just a few Texas gray wolves. It's nothing compared to the African lion." Abel said with a smile.

Neither of the two men talked about the cooperation between DuPont and the joint consortium.

But at this time, around the two, important members of the DuPont family and think tanks have been fighting with more than a dozen important members of Smith Intelligence for a long time.

In essence, there is no industry conflict or cooperation between the consortium and DuPont.

can make the negotiators on both sides confrontation so fierce. The reason is naturally Pierre Eugene Dupont, who has already had a verbal cooperation agreement with Abel just now.

To put it simply, DuPont already has the idea of merging with a consortium in principle. As long as the conditions are right, the long-standing DuPont family is willing to bring in powerful Texans within the DuPont group to fight against the equally powerful Morgun.

In terms of standing in line, DuPont chose Smith this time. It's just that they can't even fully control the DuPont group, so at most half of the DuPont consortium chooses to cooperate with the joint consortium.

The negotiators of the two sides are now hotly discussing various matters and details of "cooperation" between the two sides.

As for the two cores, they will naturally not intervene, unless there is too much conflict between the two sides of the negotiation team and the two of them need to arbitrate.

So at this point, Abel and Pierre were talking, and they talked about hunting.

Pierre is an old NAR member and is still a member of the Board of Governors. He travels to Africa three or four times a year to go on what many environmental media call "dark hunts."

Money can open the way for shooting all kinds of protected animals, including but not limited to ferocious wild animals such as African lions, African elephants and hyenas, in the national nature conservation parks of some African countries.

It just so happens that Abel is also a Texan, and he is still a farmer. One of the stereotypes of this kind of person in the United States is that they also like to hunt with ***.

It is normal for DuPont to choose this topic to contact Abel.