Things went smoother than Li Mu expected.

Early the next morning, Burnside brought Santos, the private representative of Sespedes, to find Li Mu, to match the cooperation between Li Mu and the Republic of Cuba, and witness the cooperation between Li Mu and the Republic of Cuba.

Li Mu understood this as the US government's surveillance of Li Mu. With Burnside there, Li Mu believed that even if Li Mu farted during the negotiations, he would be reported to Washington for interpretation.

The first day of negotiations did not achieve any results. The Cubans had pitifully few chips, no money, no supplies, nothing, and they were not willing to give them even promises. The Cubans treated Li Mu as their son, and only wanted to ask for money from Li Mu without wanting to pay.

The only condition for Cubans to be a little sincere is that they will improve the social status of Chinese people after the war, but this must be based on the successful driving away the Spanish.

It’s a pity that the Cubans made the wrong plan. The US government and Li Mu are currently suspicious of each other. The more the Cubans want to connect Li Mu with the Chinese in Cuba, the more Li Mu wants to separate them.

There is still a need to do superficial skills.

In the afternoon, Li Mu suspended negotiations with the Republic of Cuba.

This is not Li Mu intentionally neglected, but it is really important. After lunch, Burnside led General Henry of the DuPont family to find Li Mu for afternoon tea. Although this was nominally a private visit, Li Mu knew that the DuPont family was a test on behalf of the American Gunpowder Association.

Henry DuPont graduated from West Point Military Academy. He had fiery red hair and beard, known as the "Red Man". At the same time, because Henry DuPont vowed allegiance to the federal government during the Civil War, President Lincoln instructed Delaware Governor Burton to appoint Henry DuPont as a major general of the state armed forces. During the Civil War, "General Henry" firmly grasped Wilmington, the largest city in Delaware, and led his troops into the southern part of Delaware, and then controlled the entire state. In the five presidential elections from 1868 to 1888, Henry was a presidential elector of Delaware.

This is the foundation of large enterprises. They not only have strong economic strength, but also have huge political resources.

Before World War I, in order to maintain a monopoly position, DuPont sent people to blow up competitors' factories in the event of failure. When DuPont was found guilty by the US Supreme Court, DuPont sent people to lobby Congress and the president, so the president ordered a hearing to listen to opinions from all parties.

The results were shocking. After listening to DuPont's speech, the commander of the Army and Navy, heads of government departments and professors from various universities, who attended the hearing, agreed that in extraordinary times, DuPont's company dominated the gunpowder manufacturing industry, which would benefit the security of the United States without any harm.

So the president finally ruled that DuPont will be reorganized into three companies.

In fact, this is a method of covering people's ears. Doing so will not only avoid violating the "Sharman Monopoly Prohibition Law" and also protect DuPont. DuPont is divided into three parts, and its real power is still firmly in the hands of DuPont's cousins.

Look, this is the attitude of the US government towards family businesses.

Li Mu would definitely not neglect such a person, so Li Mu hosted Henry DuPont at his home in Hepan Town.

In order to give Henry DuPont a good impression, Li Mu transferred more than 20 gunmen from the factory and ordered them to wear black security personnel uniforms and be responsible for security work under the leadership of Ford Benjamin.

This move really surprised Henry DuPont. After sitting in the living room, Henry DuPont congratulated Will: "You have a group of very good young men, Mr. Director, they reminded me of the glorious years in the military camp."

Li Mu's move was to suit his preferences. Henry DuPont was once a soldier. Even though he had no military position now, he also promoted militarized management in DuPont. Therefore, Henry DuPont had a very good impression of Will and referred Will as his confidant.

"You have been awarded, General." Will habitually saluted Henry DuPont, which even more satisfying Henry DuPont.

Will also participated in the Civil War. Of course, his status in the army was much worse than Henry DuPont. Will was a low-level officer and Henry DuPont was a senior officer. However, this did not hinder the relationship between soldiers. When Henry DuPont learned that Will had also participated in the war, Henry DuPont looked at Will with a closer look.

It is obvious that Henry DuPont ignored Li Mu.

This is normal. Li Mu's current reputation has not yet reached Springfield. Even in Springfield, only relevant people know that Li Mu plays a role in Junma Weapons Company. More people think that Li Mu is just a technician or a gimmick launched by Junma Weapons Company, and do not think that Li Mu is the real boss of Junma Weapons Company.

Henry DuPont also thinks so, so when shaking hands with Li Mu, Henry DuPont said to Li Mu with his attitude towards his younger generations: "Reim, it seems that it is the smokeless powder you invented. You should know my nephew Lamot, and you will definitely have a common language."

Lamot DuPont is Henry's nephew, the technical authority of the DuPont family, and the general manager of the company. He is good at diplomacy and management and has been trusted by Henry DuPont.

Although the honor of inventing smokeless gunpowder is expensive at MIT, the patent right is in the hands of Li Mu. This is very telling. Even if smokeless gunpowder was not invented by Li Mu, it must be unrelated to Li Mu. DuPont has always attached importance to patent rights, so Henry DuPont is not unfamiliar with the twists and turns in this.

"I'm looking forward to it if I have a chance." Li Mu was neither arrogant nor humble. Before Henry DuPont came to Riverside Town, Li Mu had agreed with Will that the negotiation would be led by Will.

Age is a flaw. I am afraid that within ten years, as long as Li Mu and Will appear together, strangers will think that Will is the big boss, and Li Mu is at most a small follower.

This situation makes Li Mu happy. To be honest, Li Mu doesn't like to be a signboard in front of the stage, hiding behind the scenes and shooting arrows is Li Mu's style.

"So, let's talk about smokeless powder." Henry DuPont sat in Will's living room with great momentum. Henry was indeed very military and was simply a soldier. He never dragged his mind on his work and was straightforward when he came up.

"Your Excellency General, as a soldier, I am very grateful for your support to us during the war. You should know that I also used gunpowder provided by DuPont at that time, so you only need to pay a symbolic fee for the right to use the patent. I would like to express my respect to You Youth General." Will said in a surprising way.

This is not Will was confused, but the strategy agreed upon by Will and Li Mu. If you want to take it first, you must give it first.

Facing a straightforward admirer, Henry DuPont was indeed trapped. Will was so generous. Henry DuPont was embarrassed to mention the buyout. Henry showed that Henry also showed that he was a soldier: "The DuPont family has always been generous to their friends, so Will, we are now friends."

friend!
Chapter completed!