Shadow Spy

Chapter 449 Family power and direction

The expressions of Dalevi, Alberto, his son, and Martha remained unchanged and remained silent, but Colen showed a very helpless expression. Obviously, this was not the first time that Duke Anville said this! It could be heard that the old man valued his second daughter-in-law who passed away very much.

Li Junhao couldn't replace his predecessor's feelings, and he didn't know what to say at this time, so he could only remain silent.

Colen said: "Father, Libes has passed away many years ago. Pamela and I have been married for more than twenty years. Julie is about to turn eighteen. Can you please stop saying such things?"

"No!" The old man glared, "If it weren't for your insistence on remarrying, how could Ogg have been away from home for so long?"

"Okay, it's all my fault!" Seeing that the old man was a little angry, Colen could only say.

"Father, now that Ogg is back, don't be angry anymore!" At this time, Martha said, "We are all back, didn't you say you have something to say?"

In fact, at this time, everyone was carefully observing Li Junhao's expression. They all knew how violent Ogg's temper was when he was a teenager. Because of this, they were even more surprised by Li Junhao's current calm performance. Of course, they would not doubt Ogg. Ogg's soul has changed, but he just sighed: As he grows older, little Ogg became really sensible!

Li Junhao was a little speechless - he had already seen that this family was acting! The old man is the director, and everyone else is an actor. He should be testing whether he still holds grudge against his father, Colen, and is therefore still against the family?

Well, he understood clearly, but he was not ready to expose this drama, because he confirmed from the detection radar: this family is all blue teammates, and they are definitely real relatives!

Seeing Li Junhao remain calm and looking at them as if he was paying attention to the mentally retarded, several elders and the cousin felt that they had been seen through...

At this time, there was a gentle knock on the study door, and then the butler Willis came in with a tray, bringing black tea to the old Duke and Li Junhao, and coffee to the others - this butler is really attentive and considerate!

Li Junhao sighed secretly, it seems that he also needs an authentic British butler. I wonder if Willis has a good introduction?

The conversation that followed was unexpectedly harmonious and warm. The elderly Duke of Anville basically didn't speak anymore, but the eldest son of the second generation, Dalevi, explained it - everyone else obviously already knew the content, and these words were specifically spoken. For Li Junhao. According to the internal tradition of the Stuart family, all direct children will not be allowed to enter the core level of the family and participate in the family's highest decision-making until they are 30 years old. Now that Li Junhao has reached the age, it is the first time for him to participate in a family meeting. !
  There are three topics today: First, the eldest son of the second generation, Dalevi, as a senior federal senator from Massachusetts, has reached the end of his seniority and will serve as the whip of the minority party (Republican Party) in the Senate next month. He must determine whether to change policies. Expression.

The second is that the eldest son of the third generation, Alberto, is now a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. He will face the election for a third term (two years each) in the second half of the year, and the family needs to ensure his re-election.

Both father and son are Republicans. They represent the "conservative tendency" of the Stuart family to the outside world, and they are currently performing well in their roles.

The third point is that Li Junhao has now reached a new level in the development of the military. He has taken up the post of commander of the Marine Corps, is in charge of millions of troops, and has a good relationship with Democratic President Roosevelt. What is his future development direction and how does he need the support of his family?
  In terms of politics, Colen, the second-generation son of the family, has not made much achievements. He has been responsible for the business part of the family since he was young. Although he joined the Democratic Party very early, his influence in politics is not high. However, he manages tens of billions of dollars in business assets publicly or privately, which is another leg for the family to move forward steadily.

Martha, the youngest daughter of the second generation of the family, is very important in politics. Her husband, Joshua Hoover, was influenced by his father (Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States - in office from 1929-1933) early in life. He entered politics and was later elected as a senator from Maine with the support of the Stuart family and other forces. Now he is seeking to join the Joint Defense (War Strategy) Committee of both houses of Congress in order to achieve better development.

To be honest, the current situation of the family is somewhat beyond Li Junhao's expectations - the family's financial strength is strong and its political status is extremely high. His uncle is seeking to be the whip of the minority party in the Senate, his cousin has been a member of the House of Representatives for two terms, and his uncle is also a senator. Congressman, I believe that I will soon be able to enter the most important Joint Defense Committee in Congress!

"Father" Colen is in charge of huge wealth, but he is a Democrat. Unlike his uncle and uncle, who are both Republicans, he is obviously implementing the "two legs, two roads" policy planned by the family!
  At this time, Li Junhao wanted to avoid suspicion. His current status as commander of the Marine Corps was too sensitive in this situation - he was in charge of millions of troops and his family was powerful, but he was supporting the opposition party!
  Regarding his worries, Duke Anville waved his hand indifferently and taught him personally: The American political model seems to be that the conservative Republicans and the progressive Democrats compete with each other for the leadership of the government every four years. , but in fact the essence has not changed at all, which is to develop and stabilize the United States, so that the United States can be the boss of the future world and become the unique leading country in the world! Under this premise, everything else is just a means.

Later, the Duke said: In the past, the family invested more resources on the Republican side, not only for practical needs, but also to ensure that the Dalevi father and son, Joshua Hoover, came to power, because this is in line with the family tradition and consistency. external image. However, things have changed now...

As the third generation of his family, Ogg switched from diplomacy to the military, and has achieved extremely amazing results. He even served as the commander of the third largest military service not long ago! Although he has not joined any political party, he was promoted during the term of Democratic President Roosevelt, and the two have a very good relationship. It would be outrageous not to take advantage of such advantages!

Hearing that his family elders were constantly giving advice, he was asked to strengthen his personal relationship with Roosevelt and improve his status in the military and political circles. He even expected that after the war ended in a few years, he would retire from active service, join a political party, elect a senator, and participate in the Senate a few years later. The presidential campaign... Li Junhao had a big head and hurriedly stopped it!

(End of this chapter)