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

"Mr. Astor, what do you think?"

Astor clapped his hands and stood up, and said easily: "I don't think so, this matter is a scandal for the republicans! During the term of office, a married woman in secret... Harding, I heard that the business of providing supplies for the army Are you in charge?"

Harding frowned and nodded, "Do you want this business?"

"of course."

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

"Consequences? Can you tell me what the consequences are? Which one of you has no scandal? Don't you, John Mellon, have you any scandal? Do you want to send a photo of you in the hotel group? The time is 1916 April of 4... how many days, I won't say, you can say it yourself."

Hearing this, John's whole body froze, and he 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 let's stop here."

"Pleasant to work with."

Astor held out his hand.

Franklin said with disgust: "I don't care if I think it's dirty."

Mellon withdrew his hand in embarrassment.

"What this means is that you won't mess with me from now on, right?"

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

Russell said with a smile: "But your accomplices will come to trouble me, it's okay, I will continue. But I also want to warn you, don't mess with me, or I will make your stories into a book!"

Chapter 122 Billions of Wealth, Franklin's Excitement

Originally, Mellon, John, and Harding wanted to get some benefits from the democrats, so they took the initiative to ask Russell to negotiate, but unexpectedly, the democrats didn't pay enough attention to this matter, so they only sent Astor, Franklin and Cox came over.

Not only did they not get the corresponding benefits, but instead they took in the army supplies business, which is simply not worth the candle!

Harding was already confused by Russell's few words. He didn't know why he was being targeted by Walker, let alone the matter between him and Phillips. Why Walker was so clear.

Mellon was also a little dazed. He thought that Qun Hei's affairs were done very covertly. Except for the participants and confidantes, no one else would pay attention to it.

When Russell threw out the chips in his hand, the three dignitaries of the republican faction were dumbfounded. For them, if this kind of thing gets out, it will inevitably become a scandal within the faction, which will not only affect their careers, but also affect their careers. The big picture for the Republicans, like running for the next president...

The Republicans have already decided on a candidate, and that is Harding!

That's why Harding was allowed to show his face as the leader today, and resources and money have been allocated. If something unexpected happened to Harding at this time, the republicans would suffer a lot.

The reasons are very complicated. The main reason is that the current presidency is held by the democrats, and the republicans must have someone as a vanguard to pull down the democrats' candidates.

It doesn't matter even if Harding dies in the end, because the position of president is controlled by the republicans, and whoever wants to go up can go up.

In history, after Harding died, John took over and served two consecutive terms for a total of five and a half years.

On the side, after hearing Russell's arrogant words, Bob admired him extremely.

He really got to know Russell Walker today. You must know that when he came out from home to meet the world, his uncle told him several times to listen more and speak less.

On the other hand, Russell has already made his own decisions, and stepped on the faces of Harding and John, and they still dare not speak.

Due to the tense atmosphere, Mellon dragged Harding away.

Before leaving, John glanced at Russell, and Russell smiled at him.

Bob's eyes flashed, and he shook hands with Russell excitedly, but he left without saying anything.

When they all left, only Astor, Franklin, Cox and Russell were left at the table.

The three looked at each other, and then burst out laughing.

Franklin smiled and said, "Walker, I didn't expect you to be so strong."

Cox patted his chest and said, "I was still worried about you on the way here."

Astor knew him better, so he said, "Okay, this matter has been completely resolved, and Walker has won benefits for us. Since they left first, let's have dinner here."

"Yes, we should celebrate."

Russell smiled and said, "You guys celebrate first, I'm going out to make a phone call."

"Ok."

He wants to call Thomas Tai and ask him to contact Magoya to order the mission to be cancelled.

inside the house,

After Russell left, Cox was surprised: "Is Walker's character so strong?"

Astor shook his head: "He is strong because he has confidence. Think about it, if you hold the handle of the republicans in your hand, will you be so rampant?"

Franklin said with a smile: "But today he really surprised me, I didn't expect him to do things like this."

"He's always been like that, a very strong young man with a strong mind."

"I agree!" Cox said.

In fact, Franklin's participation in tonight's dinner has another meaning, which is to absorb the core of youth for the democrats.

Russell was not a true democrat, though he often mingled with people of the democratic faction.Because he has not formally participated in Zhengzhi, he is currently only a businessman.

After tonight, he will be recommended by Franklin and Cox, formally entering the core of the Democratic Party.Even the sitting President Thomas, will remember Russell Walker's name.

The business of providing supplies to the American Army alone can bring hundreds of millions of dollars in benefits to the democrats. It can be said that Russell's first appearance on the political stage of the United States has created a record of zero Republicans!

All the democratic community of interests would like to thank Russell Walker for his service.

After returning to the table, Franklin reminded him to be careful to guard against retaliation from the Republicans.

"They don't have the guts to trouble me, because I really have their handles in my hands, but these handles cannot be handed over to other people, including Mr. Astor..."

Astor smiled and said: "I understand what you mean, Walker, you are a smart person, and you can only guarantee safety if you hold the handle in your own hands, otherwise the closest people around you will betray you."

"You are really suitable for Zhengzhi." Franklin commented.

Russell lit a cigarette and said, "I don't want to participate either, but if I want to survive in the United States, I must get involved, otherwise my business will be swallowed up to the bone."

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1917, October.

Due to Harding's scandal, the Republicans who had originally planned to run for 16 years also changed, replaced by Charles Evans Hughes and his partner Fairbanks.

Charles was Governor of New York and Chief Justice of the United States.

It's just that his timing was bad, so Thomas got re-elected.

For this reason, the Republicans are very angry, and they are bound to win the next election!

They sent Harding's mistress Phillips and her husband to the island country of the Japanese invaders and gave them a 'long vacation'.

Make full preparations for the next Harding and John partnership campaign.

this day,

Russell invited Astor, Franklin and Garner to his home for dinner.Garner was a good friend of Franklin's and two terms of vice president during his tenure.

Sadly Franklin's old father James passed away...

At the dining table, everyone sat down one by one, tasting the steak and leg of lamb grilled by Russell himself.

"The taste is really good! Walker, you must have been a chef in your previous life." Garner praised.

Franklin laughed and said, "Chefs are not as good as Walker."

After chatting for a while, everyone talked about the current situation in the United States.

Franklin served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and was very well informed.

"A few days ago, the British naval intelligence agency intercepted a telegram encrypted with Germany's highest diplomatic code. The secret message came from German Foreign Minister Arthur."

"It was sent to the German ambassador in Washington, forwarded to the German ambassador to Mexico, and finally to the President of Mexico."

"After the secret message was uncovered, we were all taken aback. Because in order to prevent us from participating in the war, Germany actually suggested that Mexico invade the United States! And promised to help Mexico take Texas, New Mexico and Arizona from us!"

"This is simply playing us for fools!"

"What did Thomas say?" Garner asked.

"He will announce the news after a while. At that time, he will test the attitude of the republicans. If the attitude is the same, he will definitely join the war."

Astor said, "How long will that take?"

At this time, Russell, who was sitting in the main seat and said nothing for a long time, said, "It will take at least a month. If we join the war, it will be around the beginning of April."

"Walker, what do you think of the war?"

Russell said seriously: "I personally don't like wars, because many innocent people die. But I'm also a businessman. If this war has to be fought, then I don't mind making some money from it."

"Haha... Walker, you are indeed a businessman."

Astor said: "If the United States wants to join the war, there is not much time left for us. Maybe we should stop shipping and fully fund the army, so that we can save a lot of costs and earn more! "

Franklin nodded and said: "Once it enters the war, the navy will definitely have to take action. The navy I am responsible for building will go to the battlefield. Maybe I can propose to the minister to get a share of the military supplies."

"I will also fully support it." Garner stated.

Everyone here agreed, because most of the people who could be invited by Russell to dinner at home were members of the new democratic school.

The people in this new faction are basically young people, composed of Franklin, Garner, Cox, Davis, Smith and others. These people have participated in the presidential election, but only a few people succeeded in the end.

Russell is the youngest. He has only graduated from college for less than two years, and he is only 26 years old, while the others are in their 30s, and they are almost 40 years old...

The New School is also known as the Youth Democracy School. He joined them when he was less than 30 years old, and he has a lot of trust and prestige. It is precisely because of his unique vision that he has brought them huge benefits...

Of course, the main reason is the association in his hand!

When it comes time for the election, who can say that Russell's Association is not needed?Those are seven associations with nearly 20 people!

Sure enough, on March 3st, Thomas announced the "secret telegram" information, which aroused the fury of the Americans.

Because in February, Germany announced the implementation of unlimited submarine warfare... Before the German submarine sank a yacht with more than 2 American citizens on it.

Due to various reasons, Americans hate Germany very much, so for several days in a row, the White House is full of people coming and going, busy with meetings...

In the end, Congress unanimously approved and entered the war on April 4.

During this period, Astor, as the head of the 'New York Consortium', was not idle. He first contacted the Army's munitions minister and signed a material contract.

Under the introduction of Franklin, the contract was signed with the Navy.

These two contracts accounted for 68% of the military supplies of the US Army and 42% of the Navy, which happened to share the cake with the Republicans.

As for the Air Force?Now the U.S. Air Force has only a mere 250 aircraft, and it does not rank among the top ten in the global air force... let alone.

In the next few months, the United States will issue mobilization orders to directly expand the army, which originally had less than 30 people, to 70, and another 300 million people will be drafted into the army.

At this time, the mobilization in the United States was very strong. After all, everyone who came to the United States had the American dream in their hearts.

With so many people joining the army, military supplies have become very tight.

Russell told Franklin that if they couldn't get military supplies, they would go to Britain and France to ask for them. Anyway, they bought a lot of weapons from the United States. Instead of putting them in the warehouse to rust, they might as well provide them to the US military.

This suggestion quickly reached Thomas' ears, and then he contacted Britain and France. After a few days of conversation, Britain and France agreed to the idea of ​​providing weapons and military uniforms for the US military.

This greatly eased the pressure on the US military.

Why did Britain and France agree?Because of the participation of the US military in the war, the morale of the British and French soldiers was high, and they fought bravely on the front line. During this period, many tough battles were fought.

But the U.S. military suffered heavy casualties as soon as they arrived in Europe, because these soldiers who were conscripted into the army had never received training and their combat effectiveness was very poor!

Britain and France felt that this was not possible, so they asked French soldiers to be responsible for the military training of the US military...

On August 8th, the Eastern Kingdom was invited by the United States to officially declare war on Germany, and then sent 14+ laborers to the European battlefield.

On January 1918, 1, Thomas put forward fourteen peace principles, which are the prerequisites for Germany to want peace talks!

Then in July, the German offensive against the Allied Powers in the Marne River region failed miserably, and the Allied Powers launched a major counter-offensive!

It was not until November 11 that Germany officially announced its surrender, and the First World War ended.

On the 15th, Astor, Franklin, Russell and others were invited by Vice President Marshall to attend a banquet in Washington.

It is said to be a banquet, but it is actually a carnival for the profiteers!

The United States has benefited a lot from this war. 40% of the world's gold reserves flowed into the hands of the United States, and the Allies owed the United States a war debt of 100 billion US dollars.