Prohibition was officially enforced on January 16, 1920, by federal Prohibition agents.

The driving force behind Prohibition came mainly from the Republicans and Prohibitionists...... These two groups are inextricably linked.

So if you want to find the mastermind behind the scenes, you must meet the big names of the Republican faction.

But Russell had never dealt with the republicans, and besides, he didn't need to go to them, what to talk about? Nothing can be changed, they will still go their own way, and they will feel that Russell is a good bully, and it will become their money bag in the future.

So what Russell wants to do is not to make a move, and once he does, he must solve the matter completely!

How to fix it?

This is thanks to the beautiful country of freedom, where many unfettered people were born under the birth of 'freedom', who could do anything for profit and survival.

Russell didn't look for Tommy and Thomaste, the two of them had already been labeled as Walker, and if they were allowed to make a move, they would definitely leave a handle.

So he called the secretary general in Philadelphia, and he replied quickly.

"It's very simple, as long as you don't go too far, they're going to let go. You ask someone to go to the streets of Philadelphia and find Magoa, and for a hundred thousand dollars, he'll do anything for you, and he won't have to worry about leaving a handle behind. ”

Russell nodded: "Okay, I'll go back to Philadelphia later, and we'll talk." ”

"There's no hurry."

The Secretary-General also has something to ask him for help, and he lost the last state election due to his lack of qualifications, so he will definitely have to work hard this time.

Russell asked his Thomas Tyx henchmen in Philadelphia to go to the Black Street for $100,000 to find Margoya, and after finding it, tell Margoa about Russell's detailed plan.

Finally, Thomas Tay called to report.

"Boss, the other party took the money, but only took 60,000 US dollars and returned 40,000 yuan. He said that our plan was very detailed, and that he would only take the one that should have been taken. ”

Russell raised an eyebrow, "Got it." ”

The person introduced by the Secretary-General is indeed very particular, judging from his style of doing things, he is like those orthodox cowboys in the west, as long as he takes over the task, he will do his best to complete it.

Three days later.

Two strange events are rumored in New York's aristocratic circles.

The story is somewhat appalling...... Here's why.

The republicans have a very strong family, and they bumped into ghosts in the middle of the night, and when they woke up early in the morning, they found blood all over the beds and two dogs' heads in the bed!

This frightened the male and female hostess, and the hostess was even paralyzed by fright and leaked urine......

In another Puritan home, the walls were covered in bright red blood with the words, 'The Lord gave you life, and I let you die.'

The family member is the president of the Child Protection Association, and his wife is the vice president of the Full-time Women's Association.

The news of these two strange incidents circulated from the "New York Late Night", which also made the victims clear the murderer.

However, they didn't have any evidence, and they couldn't find Russell's handle at all.

The day after the incident, the newspaper received a phone call.

It was a woman who called, and she said that was the end of the matter.

But Russell doesn't think that the matter will end, since he has offended the two families, there is no need to keep his hands, he must find an opportunity to do it in one fell swoop!

As the saying goes, if you don't cut the grass and don't remove the roots, the spring breeze blows and grows......

Besides, this is the United States, these groups of immigrants have no humanity, and the magnates talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality, and run for the progress of the country, but their bones are full of business and interests!

Half a month has passed, and the rumors have subsided.

Russell asked Thomas to go to the Black Street to find Margoya again, give him 500,000 dollars, and let him deal with the beginning and the end without leaving any clues.

This time, Magoya put all the money in his pocket, saying that there would be results in two weeks.

As a result, there were only two, one was the death of Magoa and the other was the perdition of two families.

But since the last prank, the security of the two families has been strengthened, otherwise Magoya would not have put all the $500,000 in his pocket.

In the past four days alone, Russell has received a call from Astor.

Astor talked to him about it on the phone.

"They've seen a few unfamiliar faces near their homes lately, did you send someone?"

"No, you've seen all of my people."

Astor laughed: "Haha... Walker, I know your thoughts. But this is really the end of the matter, and we can't have a big conflict with the Republicans because of this, and the representatives of the Republicans invite you to the dinner the day after tomorrow, and I and the Guggenheim and Franklin will be there, and they won't do anything to you. ”

Russell frowned and asked, "They want to reconcile?" ”

"It depends on the situation."

"Well, I was expecting to meet them."

"I'm telling you that the Morgans are supporters of the Republicans, and the candidates they support will be there the night after tomorrow," Astor reminded. ”

"Who? Harding? ”

"You know Harding?"

Russell laughed, "I know a little bit about the power field in New York. ”

"I didn't expect you to make so many preparations, then I'm relieved, remember, don't have a conflict. Even if there is a conflict, don't leave in disgrace. ”

"Mr. Aster, do you think I look like a cringe-inducing person?"

"Haha......"

The two communicated briefly and set a dinner for the night after tomorrow.

That night, Russell called Thomas and told him to let Margoya stay put, but that the people who were watching near the two families did not have to take it back.

It's a deterrent, and it's a kind of respect for those in power.

Who made me afraid of you without power or power, if I don't do this, how can I save my life?

Two days later, Russell met with Astor, Franklin and former Ohio Governor James Middleton Cox.

Russell met Cox for the first time, and the two didn't talk much, and through Astor's small talk with him, Russell learned that he wanted to run for governor of Ohio in '17-21.

He and Franklin would then run for president and vice president for 20 years...... But they all failed.

He came to New York to ask for help, because there were several union presidents living in New York, and as long as he took these presidents, his vote would be secure.

"Walker, if you are confident, then once the war spreads to the United States, we will take this opportunity to get the right to supply supplies internally." Astor said.

Franklin said, "Maybe we can contact Lewis. ”

"Lewis is retired."

Isaac Newton Lewis was a U.S. Army officer and inventor who graduated from West Point and invented artillery rangefinders, artillery fire control systems, rapid-fire rifles, and gas-driven torpedoes......

One of the most famous inventions is the 'Lewis machine gun', which was widely used in World War I!

"What are you looking for him? Why bother so much to get the army's internal supply qualifications? Russell said.

"Do you have a way?"

Russell said, "Wouldn't it be okay to let competitors quit voluntarily?" ”

"It's that simple."

Franklin said, "If they quit so easily, then they're giving up their interests." ”

"It's impossible."

Russell didn't say anything, just shook his head slightly.

He has nothing to say to these pure Americans, sometimes his stomach is full of ink, sometimes his head is full of pulp, he does things upside down, he has no main goal at all, they are more like capitalists in the power field, and they treat Zhengzhi as a business.

The dinner was at an upscale restaurant near Times Square in Central Manhattan.

The car stopped, and the four people got out of the car.

The hotel welcomed only nine guests tonight, four from Russell and five from the Republicans.

Once inside the hotel, Russell saw them.

Although there is a bit of a grudge, I reached out and didn't hit the smiling people, and I shook hands with them.

Among those present were Alcoa Trust boss Mellon, who was Harding's secretary of the Treasury, and Morgan sent Wicks, as well as Bob Morgan and John Calvin Coolidge, who was also Harding's vice president.

Except for Bob Morgan, who came to make soy sauce to see the world, the other four people are very status.

You can see how seriously they take this matter!

Why?

It's not because Russell has swept away the face of their republicans, now they want to give him a dismount!

At the dinner table, Bob winked at Russell a few times, and Russell didn't bother with a straight face, this kind of occasion must not be as rampant as at school.

At first, the two sides chatted tentatively, but Harding was an impatient, and he seemed to have something to do and wanted to get the matter out of the way as soon as possible.

He pointed at Russell with a calm face and said: "Walker, your reputation in New York is older than your age, young people should not be too arrogant, you still have a long way to go in the future." ”

Russell smiled: "Mr. Harding, can young people be called young people if they are not arrogant?" ”

Everyone present was stunned, they didn't expect him to dare to talk to Harding like this.

"Are you talking to me again? It's your fault that you spread a lot of nonsense in the newspapers and spread obscure images, which affected the physical and mental health of many children! ”

"Mr. Harding, I am indeed talking to you, and the United States has too few people, and I am doing this to add another brick to the United States, urging citizens to have children as soon as possible."

Astor and the others laughed secretly when they heard this, they didn't expect Walker to be so good at sophistry, it was just... Iron butt!

Bob kept gesturing to Russell below, as if to say: Big brother is big brother, and he speaks so humorously and admires.

The rest of the republicans stared at him with black faces, and John knocked on the table and said in a deep voice, "What are you sending people to their house for?" ”

Russell spread his hands: "Wronged, smart people know things without evidence, and they can't take it out and say it." Obviously, you're not a smart person because you don't know how to use your brain. ”

"What did you say?" John slapped the table and sprang up, furious.

But he was stopped by Mellon next to him, and he said in a round game: "Why bother to be angry with young people." Walker, this is going to end this anyway, you should know what those two families do, your people...... Ah no, people who are hanging around those two houses, you should let them go back, I promise there will be no follow-up problems in this matter. ”

Russell smiled: "You are a businessman like me, so you don't have the right to say such things to me, I just want to hear what Mr. Harding means." ”

Harding was a little broken by Russell's words, but he was embarrassed to lose his temper in front of so many people.

"What Mellon meant was what I me."

Oh, it turns out that Harding's lazy habit started here.

"But you have to compensate both families for the moral damage."

Russell smiled when he heard this.

He glanced at everyone present, pointed at Harding and said, "I call you Mr. Harding, not because I respect you, but because I give my friends face, if you insist on losing face, I can also not give you face!" ”

Russell lit the cigar on the table and raised his voice: "I've always asked others for mental damages, and I've never given it to others!" Do you want? Stretch your face over and I'll give it to you. ”

Several people in the republican faction were stunned for a moment when they heard such rampant words.

Especially Mellon, John, and Harding.

The three of them all came to save face, but they didn't expect to be disgraced by a young man.

If this spreads, how can you see people?

Bob looked stupid from the sidelines, he didn't expect that the big brother, who was very kind in school, would confront the elders shortly after graduation, and he would have the upper hand in a crushing manner.

Is this still Big Brother Walker?

Astor was used to it, but Franklin and Cox weren't used to it.

It's a little too strong......

Business, there are contacts and contacts, and anything can be talked about before it is called business.

You are so strong, how can you make your opponent bargain?

Franklin and Cox looked at Astor and saw him blink quietly, and their hearts steadied.

Because Astor knew that if Russell didn't have the means, he would definitely not be so bold.

Although Mellon is a financial tycoon, he is also well-connected. And Harding and John are well-known and powerful people in New York!

As for Bob and Wicks, they came to see the world, and at the same time, they also have another meaning, that is, they represent the Morgan consortium.

"Do you want to die? You're so strong at a young age, do you know where this is? This is New York! When I was in power, you didn't know where and the mud were! ”

Harding was so angry that he slapped the table and jumped up, pointing at Russell and shouting.

Russell walked over to him, took a puff on his cigar, and spat the smoke in Harding's face.

"Mr. Harding's ...... of deflating"

"What the you...!"

Harding, choking on the smoke, leaned back, and moved back to his feet.

Then he raised his hand and slapped Russell.

Russell didn't dodge at all, but his arm was a little faster than him, and he snorted in his face for a second.

The slap was crisp and loud.

Reverberated through the room.

At this time, everyone showed a stunned expression and looked at Russell with a stunned look.

The left side of Harding's face was red and swollen, and he stared in disbelief.

"You dare to hit me?"

Russell squinted and darkened his face and said, "Mr. Harding, I will give you face, I hope you will continue." Otherwise, your affair with married woman Cary Fulton Phillips will be in the next day's paper! ”

Harding was stunned when he heard this, he hurriedly looked at John and Franklin, and saw that everyone at the table was puzzled, and his heart sank.

"What do I have to do with her?"

Russell laughed, "I didn't expect you to like married women, and besides, Phillips is ten years younger than you!" Mr. Hagen, what a brute you are. ”

"Harding, what's going on with Phillips?" John asked.

"He's spreading rumors!" Harding denied.

"Since you think I'm spreading rumors, then I can post the photos of your private meeting with Phillips tomorrow and the time and place to my New York late-night newspaper, do you want to gamble?"

John, a serious man, opened his eyes and stared at Harding and asked, "Is it true?" ”

“…… I. ”

John saw his expression clearly, and turned his head decisively and said, "Mr. Walker, we don't need any compensation, but please give me the negatives." ”

"What do you think, Mr. Astor?"

Astor clapped his hands and stood up and said lightly: "I don't think so, this matter is a scandal for the republicans!" During the term of office, he had a private husband and wife, stained...... Harding, I've heard that you're in charge of the supply business for the Army? ”

Harding frowned and nodded, "You want this business?" ”

"Of course."

John stared at Russell and said, "You used such despicable means against us, and you didn't think about the consequences?" ”

"The consequences? Can you tell me what the consequences are? Which one of you people doesn't have a scandal? Don't you, John. Mellon, do you have any scandals? Would you like to send out a photo of you guys in the hotel group? The time was April 1916...... I won't say how many, you say it yourself. ”

Hearing this, John's whole body froze and slowly turned his head to look at Mellon.

Mellon sighed and got up: "The business of providing supplies to the army can be given to you, but this matter will end here." ”

"It's a pleasure to work with."

Astor held out his hand.

Franklin disgusted: "I don't like it." ”

Mellon withdrew his hand in embarrassment.

"So far it means that you won't provoke me from now on, right?"

Mellon nodded: "Yes, I won't mess with you." ”

Russell smiled: "But your accomplices will come to trouble me, it's okay, I'll continue." But I also have to warn you, don't mess with me, or I'll make your story into a book! ”