1855 United States Tycoon

Chapter 26

“I brought a sample of my gun.” Scrooge said. At the same time, Carter took out the gun bag and prepared to hand it over to Morgan for inspection.

“Ah, don’t worry about these details for now. Guns have time to look at. What I want to understand is that you have exhausted your means to get the purpose of such a gun factory.” Morgan said, “I discussed yours with Warren Delano. Food speculation. We all believe that your performance in that operation is a typical plan and then move. You have investigated the food production in the United States and even Europe in advance, and you have almost gained complete confidence before you move. Hand. I believe that when you buy such a gun factory now, you will never just see that the previous owner’s income is good because of the chaos of the law and order. Your new gun design also proves this. This It’s unlikely that it was designed within a few days, right? So, I hope you can tell me the truth, that is, your prediction of the weapon industry.”

Scrooge thought for a while, he knew that Morgan was not a person who could fool around casually, he was a genius in the business field. The best way to negotiate with a smart person is to tell the truth, because it is difficult for you to lie to him. Rather than go around in vain, tired and wasting time, it’s better to tell the truth and see if you can find one that everyone can accept. Compromise.

“Well, since you mentioned this matter.” Scrooge said, “but this matter is very complicated, and people who have nothing to do with it will find it boring. What do you think?”

Morgan smiled: “Eugeni, you take these two to the next room to rest, you have to help me take care of the guests.”

“Okay, sir.” The maid curtseyed to Morgan, then turned to Carter and the others, and said to them, “Two gentlemen, please come with me.” Then she took Carter and the others out.

“Eugenie has a good figure, and looks particularly moving from behind, don’t you think?” Morgan said to Scrooge, looking at the maid who walked out the door.

“Well, she is indeed a very attractive beauty.” Scrooge replied.

Morgan turned his head and stared at Scrooge. Seeing that Scrooge felt a little guilty in his heart, this guy’s historical record did not mention his sexual orientation.

“Scrooge, we are really fellow travelers.” Morgan laughed happily. “When I said that Eugenie was a beauty, I completely forgot that you are still a child. What’s more interesting is that when you answer me When I was a child, I seemed to forget that I was still a child. My friend, I always think that making money is to enjoy Life better. But my friend, I also want to advise you, for the future of Xinfu Life, in the body Before you have fully grown up, well, you have to restrain yourself a little.”

If the scene at this time was drawn by a later cartoonist, with Erlang’s legs tilted up, and the whole person leaning back in the chair of the boss, Morgan’s mouth, who was laughing, would definitely be drawn as a full half. His face was a big semicircle, and Scrooge’s forehead would definitely be drawn with a lot of black lines.

“Well, let’s talk about business.” Scrooge said slightly embarrassed.

“Okay, I’ll listen.” Morgan stopped laughing, and he was still very comfortable leaning against the soft back of the boss chair.

“The main reason why I want to invest in arms is because I think that a war of unprecedented scale may occur soon.” Scrooge said, “The scale of the war will be even larger than the war of independence.”

“Who do you fight with? Why?”

“United States will split into the South and the North, and then fight a civil war.” Scrooge said, “As for the reason, it is very simple, everything is for money.”

“To be specific.”

“For a long time, the Virginia dynasty in the south has ruled United States. They represent the interests of the South. Their policies are to serve the interests of the South. You see, United States has very low tariffs on European industrial products, even higher than those in Europe. Tariffs between countries are lower. This is undoubtedly beneficial to those in Europe, especially the British factory owners. But it hurts the interests of the United States factory owners. So, you see, the United States railway in the past few years The big development should theoretically benefit a series of related industries. But in fact, the steel and other industries in the United States can hardly get anything from the large-scale railway construction. The federal government actually knows that under the conditions of low tariffs, Our industry cannot compete with the British at least for now, but why should they do this? That is in exchange for European low tariffs on United States agricultural products. So that things like cotton produced in the South can be earned on the European market. Money. For many years, the South has controlled the federal government and implemented economic policies at the expense of the North. But this situation will not last forever, and it is estimated that the situation will change soon.”

“Very interesting, I don’t know what changes do you think there will be?” I don’t know when, Morgan has pulled out from the soft backrest of the boss chair, his elbows in both hands are resting on the table, ten fingers The heads are crossed together, and the fingers are still shaking, like an octopus.

“In a pack of wolves, the position of the wolf king is not the same. When it gets old and the other male wolves grow stronger, the wolf king’s crown will have to change his head, right? When the United States was first established, the southern states were continents in terms of economy and population, so they naturally had greater power in the Union. However, the development of the South had its limits. Their plantations did not require a large number of immigrants. What they need is only black slaves. Black slaves are not considered people politically. And even if black slaves can be counted as human beings, well, there are not many people in the plantation. The north is different. There are more industries in the north. Assimilate more population, so the number of immigrants accepted by the North each year far exceeds that of the South. Compared with plantations, industry can bring more wealth. In this way, by now, the North is far away in terms of economy and population. Far surpassing the south. And in the expansion of the United States territory, the newly emerged states are more of the northern type rather than the southern type. Because not all places have natural conditions for planting. This kind of power contrasts. The change in political power will definitely lead to a change in political power.”

“Your analysis makes sense, but this is a long-term trend. How can you be sure that such a change will happen in the near future?” Morgan now thinks that the kid in front of him is indeed very interesting. This way, he can grasp the big trend from a macro perspective. It’s really hard to believe that it will appear in one and a half older children.”Because of the recent economic crisis.” Scrooge understood that the most critical point of persuading Morgan was here.

“If the economic situation is now good and the North can make money, it is not intolerable to make the South cheaper. After all, the cost of a break is not small. But in the current crisis, the federal government can no longer bridge the gap. There is a contradiction between the two sides. President James Buchanan may be able to reluctantly bring the North and the South together during his tenure, but how long can this last? Moreover, what means can satisfy both the North and the South? The South needs to continue to maintain low tariffs, while in the North, if tariffs cannot be increased, our industry cannot be compared to the European continent. At most, we can only use female workers as male workers and male workers as livestock, while Europeans can use child labor. As male workers, female workers as livestock, and male workers as machines. We want to do this, and those workers can go to the vast and sparsely populated west to open up wasteland. In this case, what else can be done? How about keeping the economy in the north? Well, expanding territories is a way to pass on the crisis to a certain extent. Well, there is no good place left in Mexico, so it doesn’t make much sense to beat them. And in order to compete for this kind of land. , The contradictions between the north and the south will also become sharper. In addition, in the existing western territories, it is not bad to start a war against the Indians. The place is still good, such as Cuba. But the time does not seem to be too ripe now. The really useful method is to attack the Indians and seize their land. But how long can this method last? So, wait for him. After the expiration of his term, the political situation is estimated to have undergone major changes. In the intervening years, our President Buchanan will continue to let our army go to war with the Indians. A bad economic situation will also cause more immigrants to go to the west. These people need weapons. So I think that arms will be a good business for some time in the future.”

“In other words, do you think that the arms business will not be bad in the last three years, and after three years, there will be a big opportunity?” Morgan said.

“Yes.” Scrooge replied affirmatively.

“Well, let’s talk about it first.” Morgan said. “If the long journey doesn’t make you too tired, in the afternoon, I have made an appointment with some friends to go out hunting. Would you like to bring your new gun to play together.”

“Okay, but I haven’t hunted yet, you have to teach me then.” Scrooge said.

“No problem.” Morgan said, “I’ll ask you to take you to rest first. After lunch, we can go out hunting together. You will also have the opportunity to meet some people who are helpful to your future plans. ”

Scrooge’s heart was full of joy. He knew that he had basically touched Morgan. He knew that in history, Morgan once organized a millionaire club that was full of fun. If it is not optimistic about own’s future, Morgan will not invite himself to participate in such activities.