When Franklin finished saying this, he himself was stunned, and his fingers twitched slightly.

Self-deprecating: "I seem to understand." Walker, you're right, the general environment in America is like this, the customers are full of benevolence and morality, but in fact, all they think about is business! ”

Russell nodded: "But you still have to participate in the campaign, otherwise our voice will be worse." ”

"I see what you mean, I'll go with Cox."

Cox nodded: "Yes, go through the form." ”

In the past, Franklin was completely idealistic, and he hoped to reach the top to create glory for the United States and lead the people to the top of the world.

However, the result of too much idealism is to be shattered, and after Russell's reminder, Franklin may also have to change his strategy.

He was born in 1882 and is only 36 years old now, so he is not very old.

This also means that at the age of 36, it is impossible to sit in the position of vice president, let alone president.

After returning to New York, Russell began to buy a small tabloid newspaper, and added a morning newspaper section to the New York late-night newspaper, which mainly wrote about what was happening within the 'workers' association', and spoke for the workers, which won the praise and trust of many workers, but the sales were not very good.

But Russell didn't plan to sell in the first place, he wanted credibility and dependence!

Until December, there was an outbreak of flu at the immigration station in the New Orleans area, and there were no deaths at first, but as time passed, it exploded completely.

The United States immediately closed schools, churches, theaters, salons, and other public places.

That's when women and the Red Cross stood up and held a demonstration at the Red Cross emergency station in Washington, D.C.......

Immediately after that, the 'Prohibition' officially appeared on the stage of history.

Forty-eight states in the United States prohibit the public sale of alcohol, and prohibit the manufacture, transportation, import, and export of alcohol.

It came into force in January 1920.

Before that, Russell had discussed with Astor and others that Prohibition had no effect on them, but it was fatal to the rich who started drinking!

"Prohibition will make the smuggling industry profitable, and the United States will be plunged into endless darkness."

Franklin said.

"If you ban alcohol altogether, the consequence is that everyone wants to taste it, and if you can't buy it on the market, you go to the black market and buy it, which will double the price of alcohol," Astor said. ”

Russell said, "When it gets dark, the dark, damp sewers will breed more rats, and they will try their best to survive, and some of them will be kindly fed and raised by good people to guard against wild rats." ”

Franklin frowned and asked, "Why don't you get a house cat?" ”

"Domestic cats will eat and drink secretly when their owners are away."

"Rats don't steal food?"

"At this time, we should do something!"

Everyone understood the meaning of his words, and nodded silently in agreement.

Russell certainly would not have been involved in the alcohol smuggling business during Prohibition, which was a lucrative business, but Russell's goal was to run for office in a good capacity, not to compete with a tainted body.

So, Russell asked Tommy to go to Philadelphia to conspire with Thomas and lobby Margoya.

He had never met Margoya, but Margoya knew that Mr. Walker was behind Thomaste, a name that had been popular in Philadelphia and New York in recent years, as Russell was involved in many businesses in both cities, including the construction industry, the transportation industry, the steel industry, and so on.

When Thomas and Tommy find Magoya, he thinks they're here to ask for money. Because Russell took out $500,000 for Magoya to do things, but then the matter was terminated for some reason, Magoya took it and didn't return the $500,000.

According to the rules of the street, the money must not be repaid, but Magoa also owes Russell a favor, and this favor must be repaid.

Under Tommy's persuasion, Magoa relented and agreed to get involved.

First of all, according to Russell's plan, let Margoya spend 500,000 US dollars to buy shares, accounting for 30 percent, for the purchase of liquor and the rental of warehouses.

Tommy and Thomas Tyre also put some money in, but their names were not on the list of shareholders, but a few very unfamiliar names.

Margoa was first in Boston, New York, Philadelphia...... Two large warehouses were rented in each place, and all the money was used to buy liquor, and two production lines were set up underground in the main cities......

Just wait for Prohibition to go into effect and they can make a lot of money.

At the same time, Tommy and Thomas Tai also put the gray industries in Philadelphia and New York under the name of Margoya, and he and his brothers took over.

In this way, Sin completely parted ways with Tommy and the others.

Even if the gray industry is exposed and cracked down, it has nothing to do with Tommy and others.

And you won't find Russell's head!

As for why a bar was inserted during Prohibition?

Quite simply, for the money.

If you don't do it, someone else will.

When the time comes, don't you blush when you watch others make money? Very red-eyed!

Because during Prohibition, tens of thousands of millionaires were created by selling alcohol alone, and there was a mafia named Capone who made nearly $200 million in just one year!

On January 2, 1920, Prohibition came into effect.

In the first two days of the coming into effect, Russell was busy attending various gatherings. In terms of networking, it is easy to be forgotten if you are not constantly active in the circle, especially in the general environment of the United States.

An explosion at a distillery in Boston last year has ousted a lot of people this year, and these people will not go far in their future careers because the stain is too heavy.

The duo of Cox and Franklin didn't have much hope in this campaign, and the two just made their way through the nation's constituencies.

But the Republican Harding was very active, because he was sure that he would go up this time. For this reason, Harding also personally called Russell and invited him to the banquet......

Russell definitely couldn't go, so he refused directly on the phone.

If he goes to a banquet, the next day there will be news that Walker has joined the Republicans...... Then it was ten and ten and ten and so on, and in the end Russell couldn't stay in both the Democratic and Republican factions.

"Harding, if you're thinking of pulling me into the water, I advise you not to waste your efforts. Although the Phillips couple were sent to the island nation, the photos of your affection ...... Do you understand? ”

Harding gritted his teeth: "I know. Walker, I just wanted to treat you to a meal and apologize by the way. ”

"No need, if you want to apologize, then after you get the right, don't trouble me."

"How could I trouble you......"

Russell didn't bother to talk to him too much, so he hung up the phone in a hurry.

Harding is one of the most despicable, incompetent, and mediocre people in the history of American presidentship.

After he came to power, his whole aura changed, and even when the republicans spoke to him, he ignored them......

He died in the car, which was occupied by his wife and driver.

If you think about it, it's also terrifying, because his death is too strange.

Since Prohibition went into effect, rats from all corners of the United States escaped and began smuggling alcohol and cigarettes.

Interests drove American civil servants, and Prohibition agents were corrupted by the stench of copper, and many agents got involved with the mafia, the Irish, and the Jews.

A piece pollutes this 'holy land' for the sake of profit.

The head of the store alliance, Baghi, also blushed a little when he saw that several people in the Jewish Quarter were making a lot of money.

On this day, Bugsy arrived at the security company with two boxes of dollars.

Since the end of World War I, the security company has grown stronger, because many veterans have returned from injuries and have difficulty finding work, and the kind Mr. Walker has given them the opportunity to work.

At present, there are more than 800 employees in the company, of which more than 500 are arranged to work in mines, schools, hospitals and other places, and more than 60 of the remaining 300 people are civilians, and the others are undergoing training.

Inside the office.

Russell sat cross-legged on the couch as Bugsy got up and walked to the door and took the coffee from his assistant.

"Boss, your coffee."

Russell smiled: "If there is something, just say, how did you become so flattering." ”

"I ...... Boss, I watched those Jews make a lot of money opening underground taverns on our turf......"

Russell stared at him with his eyebrows and said in a deep voice, "So you want to participate?" Do you have store alliances that are not enough and dislike making less money? ”

"No, it's not. Bosses, I just feel that they work on our turf and should pay us taxes. ”

Russell pointed at him, "You want to call the shots for America?" Pay your taxes, pay my taxes? Then I'll be targeted by all the Americans the next day. ”

But the profits were so great that in less than three months, the Jews had bought six cars! Before, they could only ride bicycles, and even Harley couldn't afford them. ”

Russell squinted and said, "Dispel your thoughts, or I'll make you unaffordable to buy a Harley and can't ride a bike, understand?" You have millions of dollars in your hand now, why don't you know how to be satisfied? Am I being too kind to you? ”

When Bagshe heard this, he was so frightened that he immediately got up and said in horror: "Boss, I have absolutely no other ideas, I really think they are too profitable......

"Sit down, I'll tell you the truth, when you are jealous of their money, they are also jealous of you! Now they have a straw for survival, and if you want to take their food, then they will fight with you. ”

Ba Gexi nodded, "Boss, should our store alliance develop to Washington?" ”

"You go to Los Angeles and San Francisco first, and then you go to Washington, D.C."

"Okay, this thing ......"

"Get out."

Russell waved his hand and scolded.

"Yes."

Bagsy cautiously glanced at Russell's face as he left, and when he closed the door, he whispered, "Boss, I don't mean anything else......

Russell raised his eyes and said, "If you mean anything else, it's not you going to walk out by yourself now." ”

Hearing this, the pores of Bhagshi's whole body exploded, and the weather in April was not cold, but he felt a chill.

Shivered, and immediately closed the door.

He patted his chest and glanced at the few people standing at the door, and waved: "Go!" ”

After Bagher left, Russell walked to the window, lit a cigarette, and silently looked out the window.

Bhagshe's words just now reminded him that these Jews are really troublesome......

Perhaps, when Franklin comes to power, he can be advised to clear up these dissidents.

There are currently more than 20,000 millionaires in the United States, one-third of whom are Jewish, who are located all over the world and use their negligible voice to influence the world.

They are absolutely self-interested, with only interests in their eyes, and no concept of the state!

What happened when a kind nation took them in? Almost wiped out......

"Brooklyn..."

Russell turned to his desk and called Astor.

"Mr. Astor, Brooklyn is about to be developed, should we get involved?"

"Are you interested?"

"There's a lot of interest."

Astor laughed, "What bad water are you holding back?" ”

"Hahaha, how can it be called bad water, I want to contribute to the development of the United States."

“… If you participate, we can get a few plots of land to build New Brooklyn. ”

Astor means disrupting existing infrastructure, such as hospitals, schools, docks, shopping malls...... Rebuild a new commercial and residential area.

"You mean that the Italians and Germans, Jews, Poles will re-choose the area of residence?"

Russell nodded: "That's right, it's easy to manage." ”

"Okay, then we'll meet and talk about it."

A few days later, Astor and the Guggenheim gathered at Russell's house.

The reason why they came to Russell's house was because Russell's barbecue was so good, and he still had a wine store at home.

In the process of barbecue, Astor and others planned the Brooklyn area and drew the land on the map.

"These plots of land are in our hands, but the plots of land near the industrial zone are in the hands of the republicans."

Everyone looked at Russell, "Walker, can this be done?" ”

"I want to take 20 percent of the shares in the construction fund, and I can do it."

Astor laughed when he heard this: "Hahaha, I knew you wouldn't agree easily." Per cent... Do you want to put all your savings in? ”

Russell nodded: "That's right." ”

"Good! I agree. ”

"I agree."

There is no objection from everyone, because investment is risky, especially in the real estate industry at this time, because the whole United States is engaged in development, housing prices are very not optimistic.

However, Russell did not want to build a residential site, but to build buildings, office buildings, hospitals, schools, ......

Even if the global economic crisis comes, Russell is not afraid of bankruptcy, because he is strong enough and does not put his money in the bank, he is afraid of a fart.

November 2nd.

Harding won the election, while Cox and Franklin lost.

This means that the democrats will hand over the power to the Republicans, and as for when it will be handed back, it will depend on the incumbent president's ability to hold the throne.

On the evening of the 3rd, Russell called Harding and asked him to meet in Washington on the 6th.

When it came time to meet, Russell did not choose hotels and restaurants, but set them in the car.

Harding got into the car and asked with a bad look: "What's the matter?" ”

Since he had such an attitude, Russell also said politely: "I want these pieces of land in Brooklyn, which are the negatives of your private meeting with Phillips." ”

Harding's body stiffened, and he turned his head and asked, "I'm ...... now."

"No matter who you are, you have a choice, right?"

Harding frowned, "The land can be given to you, how can I give me the negative?" ”

"I'll send you to the desk in the White House personally?"

"You're taunting me?"

"Just kidding, I don't dare...... Then deliver it to your accommodation. ”

"I hope you're a trustworthy person."

Russell nodded.

Behind Harding's background are the tycoons of the automobile and oil industries, such as the Ford family, the Morgan family, the Rockefeller family, etc......

Harding hired Hughes, an agent of Mobil Oil Company, as secretary of state, Weeks, a manager at Morgan & Co. on the Boston Stock Exchange, as army general, Hoover, administrator of the General Relief Administration, as secretary of commerce, and Mellon, as secretary of the treasury......

In short, Harding placed all the beneficiaries of the relevant interests in the position.

Imagine what these people would do when they got together.

Integrity?

No, they mostly play poker and drink alcohol.

And it was during Prohibition, drinking at the White House......

Uncle Franklin's daughter, Alice, saw bottles and playing cards on Harding's desk more than once in the White House.

However, Harding did one thing, that is, to help Russell get the land.

Russell happily sent the negatives to Harding's residence.

i.e. the White House...... In the early morning of this day, due to drinking too much last night, Harding was confused when he woke up, and when he was about to lift the quilt, the photo fell to the ground with a bang.

Harding was stunned, rubbed his eyes hurriedly, and looked around in a panic, lest he be seen by others.

When he picked it up, he remembered that he was living in the White House.

"He ......"

Suddenly, Harding sat down on the floor, and when he turned his head, he saw the note on the bedside table.

It reads: "Mr. Harding, you slept so well. ”

"Fuck!"

Harding tore up the note in a fit of rage, and when he calmed down, his hairs stood on end again.

"His men can come into my mansion...... Quietly, I ......"

Originally, Harding wanted to take revenge, because he felt that the negatives were all back, so there was no handle in his hands.

But after thinking about it, the idea of revenge was dispelled.

Russell can send someone to deliver notes and photos to his bed in the middle of the night, and then he can take his dog life while he is asleep!!