1855 United States Tycoon

Chapter 71-Giant

After finalizing the content of the cooperation, Scrooge was relatively free. After drafting a speech for accepting the title of academician, Scrooge decided to go out and transfer after having nothing to do. I can’t get to London, but I haven’t even been on the street. Scrooge is no longer the poor man who couldn’t even pay for the carriage, so he took Pluto, rented a carriage, and started turning around in London.

Scrooge had been to London Bridge in his previous life, and now I have visited the old place again, and it is not much different from what I saw in the previous life. It’s just a little older. Things from the nineteenth century seem to be older than those from the twenty-first century. This is not surprising, because in this era, the income from tourism is still insignificant, so people lack the motivation to take good care of it. Coupled with this era of London shrouded in darkness, compared to the de-industrial London in the 21st century, which has been de-industrialized with blue sky and clear water, it is not known how many times it is dirty. Every day, a large amount of coal ash falls on the Tower of London, and the entire Tower of London has become gray. It certainly looks much older than the Tower of London in the 21st century.

Leaving London Bridge, the coachman asked Scrooge where he was going. Scrooge asked him what else to see nearby. So the coachman mentioned Hyde Park and the nearby London Library.

“London Library?” Hearing the name, Scrooge suddenly thought of a great giant. If there were no accidents, he should read in the London library now. He is the greatest thinker in this era, and there has never been a thinker in the history of mankind who has changed the future world as profoundly as he did. Scrooge had studied many of his theories in his previous life. It’s just that Scrooge didn’t realize the greatness of these theories at that time, and even regarded them as deceptive brainwashing. It was only after passing through this era and becoming a member of the class that this theory was about to defeat, that Scrooge gradually felt the greatness of this theory. In fact, Scrooge’s analysis of history and the economic situation all benefited from this great theory. It is this kind of theory that reveals the law of human social development and the law of capital operation that are shrouded in complicated socio-economic phenomena and complex ideologies. Based on this understanding, Scrooge can firmly grasp the mainstream of the times and make a fortune. It was only at this time that Scrooge deeply felt what a great loss he had suffered from not studying these theories seriously.

“Would you like to go to the London Library to ask this great man for advice?” Scrooge thought, in terms of class status, Marx, who wanted to overthrow the rule of the bourgeoisie and build a society where class oppression no longer exists, is definitely The public enemy of all capitalists. Even if Scrooge admits the greatness of his theory on the one hand, on the other hand, if he can make his theory and its influence fully accessible in this society on the premise that he can understand his theories. If he disappeared, he would definitely be very happy to see such a result.

However, this is no longer possible. With the publication of the “Communist Manifesto” in 1848, the influence of this kind of thinking cannot be eliminated. In this case, understanding it and mastering it can at least enable oneself to stand higher and see farther in the competition with other bourgeois. That being the case, why not visit him and ask him for advice? Even for people like Scrooge, the more profit comes from higher labor productivity per unit time rather than longer labor hours, higher labor intensity, relative to alternative capitalists, the proletariat In a sense, resistance will even give him an advantage over other bourgeois in the competition.

“‘The capitalists will sell us the ropes that hang them.’ Who said this? Why is it so reasonable?” Scrooge thought, “For example, now, I’m thinking about what the communist movement is for me. After the benefits, I want to secretly contribute money to support this movement. Well, capitalists who don’t want to sell their own noose are not real capitalists!”With this awareness, Scrooge said to the coachman: “Go to the London Library.”

When Scrooge visited London in his previous life, he also visited the London Library. He also paid special respects to the place where Karl Marx used to read books. So finding Karl Marx was not difficult for Scrooge. There are not too many people in the library now, so Scrooge walked directly to that place. Sure enough, at the location in his memory, he saw the familiar big beard.

After a little hesitation, Scrooge stepped forward and sat down in the seat beside Marx. But Marx was busy taking notes and did not notice Scrooge’s approach.

“Are you Mr. Karl Marx?” Although it is very impolite to disturb people’s reading, Scrooge knew that if she did not disturb some Mr. Marx aloud, Marx would probably not pay attention until the library closed. There is someone like Scrooge by his side.

“Ah? Yes, it’s me.” Marx raised his head in thought, looking at Scrooge a little surprised, “But you are…”

Scrooge quickly introduced himself: “My name is Scrooge, Scrooge McDonald. I have read some of your books, so I want to ask you some questions.”

At the beginning, Marx regarded Scrooge as a revolutionary young man with progressive thinking. Although Scrooge was dressed as a bourgeoisie, he was born in the exploiting class, but in the end he embarked on the liberation of the proletariat. And there are not many people on the road of fighting. His best friend Engels is the best example. But he immediately realized that this person’s name seemed familiar. So he asked: “Is it Mr. Scrooge McDonald who discovered the principle of the treatment of bacteria?”

“Yes.” Scrooge replied, the great revolutionary teacher also knew himself, which made Scrooge a little proud. And he didn’t blush because the so-called results of own were actually plagiarized, which fully shows that Scrooge is indeed a brazen guy.

“Ah, I also want to ask you some questions about natural sciences.” Marx said that as a philosopher, Marx paid much more attention to the development of natural sciences than ordinary philosophers.

“But this is the library. It is not appropriate to talk here to disturb others. If you don’t mind, please let me finish the excerpt of this content, and then we will go to Hyde Park and talk in detail.” Marx Said this to Scrooge.

After finishing the excerpts, Marx stood up, returned the borrowed books to the original place, and then took his notebook and left the London Library with Scrooge and walked towards Hyde Park. At this time, Scrooge noticed that one person also stood up immediately and followed them out.

“Mr. Marx, do you recognize that person? He seems to be following us.” Scrooge said.

“Oh, that was a Prussian spy. Since I was expelled from Prussia, he has been following me, staring from Germany to Paris, and then to London.” Marx said.

The library is very close to Hyde Park. After a few minutes’ walk, they arrived at Hyde Park. The two men found a bench in a quieter place and sat down. Pluto stood aside, staring warily at the Prussian spy who was still following them.

“Mr. MacDonald, what is your question.” Marx did not greet Scrooge, but went straight to the subject.

“It’s about surplus value.” Scrooge said…

Marx answered some of Scrooge’s questions very seriously. At the same time, he also asked Scrooge a lot about natural sciences, especially chemistry. In addition, he also asked Scrooge about some socio-economic aspects of United States. Scrooge also answered truthfully. In this discussion, time flies extremely fast. In a blink of an eye, the sun was already westward.

“Getting advice from Mr. Marx today is the biggest gain I have come to London this time.” Scrooge expressed his gratitude to Marx in this way.

“Today I also learned a lot from you and learned about the economic situation in North America.” Karl Marx said, “If it wasn’t for the mess at home, I really want to invite you to my house. We can discuss it all night. problem.”

Scrooge knew that Marx was very poor. If it weren’t for the continuous financial support of Engels, it would be impossible for him to complete so many great works.

“Mr. Marx.” Scrooge said, “I heard that your life in London is very difficult. You know, I am a big capitalist. So although logically and logically, I think what you said is reasonable. Yes, or even correct. But I still oppose your idea from the bottom of my heart. But I am still willing to give a little money to support you so that you can complete the theories that make us capitalists fear and anger. In addition, , I think the resistance of the workers today is too scattered, and the goals they pursue are still too small. I think that the proletarians of the world should “united together” as stated in the Communist Manifesto. Therefore, the establishment of a It is very necessary to organize to contact and direct the proletarian revolution. I am also willing to donate money for this.”

Marx looked at Scrooge and suddenly smiled: “You want to use the working-class revolution to attack your own competitors. But don’t you worry, will the fighting working class overthrow the social system you rely on? ?”

“I never worry about this. Anyway, in such a revolution, I am definitely not the first to be unlucky.” Scrooge said, “I heard that capitalists who are unwilling to sell their own noose are not real capitalists!”

Scrooge didn’t have the idea of ​​buying Marx and letting him be his own kid like the middle two boys in the novel. He knew it would not succeed. Scrooge believed that, with Marx’s influence and talent, if he wanted to make a fortune, he would have already made it. A person with such an in-depth study of political economy can always find a way to make a fortune as long as he is willing. And he is still so poor, which can only show one thing, that is, Marx can effectively resist the temptation of money. A person like him who is both extremely intelligent, noble sentiment and firm will cannot be bought.