A Red Dead Redemption Story

Chapter 196 Cattle Ranch and Ranchers
Finally, after Arthur's hard work for so long, the New Hanover Cattlemen's Association matter was finally done.

As we all know, the Western American Livestock Association was established in Wyoming as early as 1980, but this did not affect Arthur's leadership in establishing a New Hanover Livestock Association to increase his influence and status in the region. .

In the Valentine Conference Room, there are several larger farms such as Emerald Farm, Symphony Sky Farm, Guthrie Farm, and Chadwick Farm, as well as Morris Livestock Auction House, as well as some small ranchers, plus this area Beef processors and cowboys all sent representatives to attend the meeting organized by Arthur.

Arthur issued this call as a representative of Callahan Farm.

In the conference room, everyone was sitting around the table. This was not the first time they had met. To be honest, the farmers and some cowboy representatives present had no objection to the establishment of the New Hanover Livestock Association. , because there is the successful example of the Western American Cattlemen's Association, this is not a new thing for everyone, and the benefits are obvious.

In the conference room, Guthrie, the only non-smoker, coughed and said:

"Ahem, Mr. Callahan, I think the only step left for the association is to elect leaders and managers, right?"

"That's right, we have already discussed the organizational structure of the New Hanover Livestock Association, the association's charter and rules and regulations, and sent them to you. I believe everyone has understood them, so I won't waste your time here anymore. Let's Is it okay to enter the election process now, everyone?”

After Arthur finished speaking, he waited for a while, and after making sure that no one had any objections, he continued with a smile:

"You don't need to be too formal. Everyone here can be said to be one of our own. The so-called leaders and managers are just nominal things. In addition to working more, we still need to vote on specific matters."

Chadwick urged with a smile:
"Mr. Callaghan, hurry up, I have to go back to deliver a few cows in labor, haha."

After hearing what Chadwick said, several ranchers in the conference room laughed heartily.

Everyone present is familiar with each other, and the people who are really a little cautious as Arthur said are probably Mr. Robert of the Symphony Sky and Chick Matthews, the cowboy representative who works on the farm, who are really cautious.

Facing the urging, Arthur smiled helplessly and said:
"Okay, okay, according to the pre-application, the leader of the association is me, Arthur Callahan, and the managers are Eugene Wegner of Emerald Farm and Ronan Chad of Chadwick Farm. Wick, Bram Morris of Morris Livestock Auction House, well, although the number of managers has not reached the number stipulated in the charter, theoretically they are automatically elected, but everyone should still vote by raising their hands."

Soon, after everyone raised their hands, the election was deemed unanimous.

In this way, Arthur, who was officially elected as the president of the association, had no choice but to stand up amidst the applause and said:
"First of all, allow me to thank you all for your support." As he was speaking, Arthur glanced at Chadwick who was about to speak again, and he quickly said:

"Don't worry, I will speak briefly, Mr. Chadwick, and I promise, I will let your cow wait until you go back to breed again."

"Hahaha." Everyone laughed after hearing Arthur's words.

"Ahem, be quiet, gentlemen. I'll make a long story short. I investigated the recent situation of the entire beef market and got some information from several friends who are engaged in beef processing. I won't talk to you about useless things. I won’t tell you any nonsense. To put it bluntly, our beef sales in cities are growing day by day, and the railway saves us a lot of costs and troubles. In theory, we can earn There should be more money, but unfortunately, it has not. Within this industry, the conflicts and competition among our farmers have effectively restricted us from earning the profits we deserve."

Arthur's words made the laughing atmosphere disappear in an instant. Even Mr. Chadwick, who had been shouting to go home to deliver the cow, calmed down and listened carefully.

Arthur continued:

“So, the first thing we have to do is to do only two things. First, we must jointly and resolutely resist the violent price fluctuations. In the face of weather and natural disasters, we jointly raise prices and face the malicious price reductions of acquirers. , we must resist together."

“Second, we all have to bring disputes between our farms to the association for discussion and resolution, whether it’s a pasture dispute, who stole whose cattle, illegal slaughter, substandard goods, whatever it is. You can all get reasonable solutions and adjudication of your issues here at the association. Don’t get together with a group of cowboys and draw their guns at each other. The farm war will not bring us any benefits except death.”

After hearing what Arthur said, Robert from the Colorful Sky said in his not very standard English:

"Mr. President, um, I may have encountered some debt problems recently. I wonder if you can help me coordinate with the bank?"

Arthur nodded and said affirmatively:
"Of course, there is no problem. Thank you Mr. Robert for giving us a good example. Remember, if you have any questions, please contact the association. Okay, that's all for today. If you still have questions, you can leave them after the meeting. Come down to me and ask Mr. Wegener and Mr. Chadwick to stay for a while while the others can disperse on their own."

After the others left, Chadwick frowned. He no longer mentioned his pregnant cow, but asked seriously:
"Mr. Callahan, has the beef purchase deal you mentioned before been finalized?"

Wegner's eyes lit up when he heard Chadwick mention this.

Arthur smiled and took the cigarette handed over by Chadwick, nodded and said:
"You guessed it before I even said it? Mr. Chadwick, you are too keen."

This is an order from the Lemoyne State Government. The details are difficult to explain. In short, this is our governor's secretary Baird's thanks to Arthur for investing in him.

Then in this closed-door meeting, Arthur finally gave Chadwick and Wegner a quantity and price that satisfied them both, and the rest was divided between the two of them. other people.

This first meeting of the New Hanover Cattlemen's Association was declared a complete success. Mary Beth pushed the door in from the outside after the two left. After she put the coffee in front of Arthur, she felt helpless. said:
"That state trooper, Rocko Kirk, there he goes again, Arthur."

(End of this chapter)