Li Mu always believed that culture has no distinction between nationality.

Junma Affiliated School now offers Chinese subjects, and it is a compulsory course. Whether it is a Chinese child or a white child, as long as you enter Junma Affiliated School, you must pass the Chinese course before you can enter the next stage of study. There is no discomfort among those white children, and those white parents also have no objection.

This requirement may be a "big rebellion" in the 21st century, but in this era, the Junma Affiliated School is Li Mu's school. If anyone does not want to accept this regulation, then he can't study at Junma Affiliated School. Li Mu did not ask anyone to go to it.

The same is true for libraries in the future. Of course, libraries will provide services to ordinary people, but the necessary membership system is definitely required. Non-members are probably not qualified to borrow books from libraries. Books are open to members of different levels of quality according to their preciousness. Want to see those precious isolated and broken books? You can spend more money to apply for a highest level of book loan certificate.

It sounds a bit "rape" doesn't it?

In fact, it is not the most tragic thing. It is not the paid service, but the fact that you can’t even see even if you want to spend money to read. Li Mu is not a philanthropist, at least not yet.

For such a library, Arthur had no reason to refuse, and even New York lawmakers had no reason to refuse. Only tycoons like Li Mu were able to organize such large-scale cultural rescue. Others could not do it even if they wanted to do it, because they had no money and were reluctant to spend it like this.

Three days later, the New York City Council agreed to Li Mu's request that Junma Construction Company would help the New York City Government build the main exhibition hall free of charge. After the Independent Centennial Exhibition, the New York City Government will donate the main exhibition hall free of charge to Junma Group for Junma Group to convert it into a library with a collection of no less than 500,000 books.

The New York City Government is indeed rich. Although it owes a lot of debts, the New York City Government has the confidence. Since it is generous, it would simply not even cost the 500,000 yuan from the Junma Group. The New York City Council has also invested a lot in order to improve the city's style.

Five hundred thousand books are not a small number. Although the public libraries in the future have 4.1 million books, it is based on the highly developed media. It is now in the 19th century, and it is not easy to get 500,000 books.

Well, in fact, Li Mu even doubts whether there are 500,000 books in this world, and the original "Yongle Encyclopedia" was only more than 10,000 copies, which has been all the cultural achievements of China over thousands of years.

Of course, the meaning of this collection does not mean that there must be 500,000 kinds. A book called Encyclopedia of Great Britain has a total of three volumes. One hundred sets are made for book management, and it will become three hundred books. It sounds like a lot of 100 books, but as the most practical encyclopedia in the world at present, one hundred may not be enough.

With the library plan, the preparation of the printing factory for Time magazine was successfully put on the agenda. There was no need to worry about Li Mu. Just call Sammy Lakin and ask Sammy Lakin to arrange someone to do it.

Before the main exhibition hall started construction, Junma Construction Company had another job to do, that is, the demolition work on the main exhibition hall land.

Well, in fact, most of the buildings on the main exhibition hall are owned by Junma Automobile Factory. The demolition fee is part of the construction cost. Li Mu doesn’t need to be polite. How much should be? Brothers settle the accounts clearly and calculate every minute clearly, without any ambiguity and leaving hidden dangers.

Junma Automobile Factory is easy to deal with, but others are not very easy to deal with. This is when Chuntian Security Company comes forward. Although Chuntian Security Company has already washed away, those shameful projects have not been completely thrown away. However, compared with before, the methods are more concealed and the procedures are more formal.

In early July, several construction sites under Li Mu started construction at the same time. The main exhibition hall of the Independent Centennial Exhibition and the Carnegie Reim Auto Parts Factory were the main projects. In order to support the start of construction at the same time, Li Mu transferred more than 7,000 workers from San Diego, which barely supported all construction sites and did not have enough staff.

In mid-July, Chen Guofang went to Washington from Hawaii and took office, and deliberately detoured to visit Li Mu in New York.

Li Mu chose to entertain Chen Guofang at Clinton Castle.

In fact, when you want to entertain guests, the San Jose Restaurant is more suitable, but Li Mu knows that what Chen Guofang needs most now is connections, so Li Mu chose to entertain Chen Guofang at Clinton Castle, and also introduced more friends to Chen Guofang.

As government officials, Arthur and Langkel became Li Mu's accompanying guests.

Benjamin returned to New York with Chen Guofang. The guy finally completed his show in Hawaii and returned to New York with the honor of "philanthropist". He was ready to return to Ohio and start a new political career.

In fact, even if Li Mu did not appear, Benjamin would become a senator in 1881. Now, because of Li Mu, Benjamin has a higher starting point and his prospects are quite optimistic. If there is no surprise, Benjamin will be elected as a senator in this year's Senate election.

Samuel is also running for the Senate, but Samuel will not run for the Massachusetts Senate, but the New York Senate.

Because of the Tweed in New York, the government's credibility and reputation were disgraced. One of the two senators who were appointed "resigned due to illness" and the other is old, so there is a great chance of electing Samuel this time.

After knowing Benjamin and Samuel's plans, Li Mu was very happy. If Benjamin and Samuel were elected together, then in Congress, Li Mu would have five hard-core accomplices including Langkell, Burnside, Chen Guofang, Benjamin, and Samuel. This is very important to Li Mu. I believe that if I vote for the Expo again, New York would not have won so hard.

"So, let's wish Chen all the best in Washington, and Benjamin and Samuel were successfully elected." Li Mu raised his glass halfway through the banquet.

In order to meet the members' habits, Li Mu chose a Western-style cold dinner, which is more convenient for the exchanges between participants and easier to meet more friends.

"I wish you success!"

"cheers!"

The members cooperated very well, and everyone raised the wine glass in their hands and sent their best wishes to Chen Guofang, Benjamin and Samuel.

"Thank you, thank you very much-" Benjamin brought representatives Chen Guofang and Samuel to thank you. Compared to before going to Hawaii, Benjamin is now more mature and rational: "Thank you for your friendship, you don't have to see you like this. We are also members of the beach club, so we are our own people-"

Benjamin's words successfully won bursts of laughter, and it was a welcome thing to hear. The more people the beach club has in politics, it means that the beach club has greater influence, which is a good thing for all members.

"I have to say, if possible, I invite you to visit Hawaii. It is really a place that is lingering, and Chen has a greater say in this regard. So now, we have invited Chen from Hawaii - Chen." Benjamin did not forget to introduce Chen Guofang to everyone.

Amid a warm and polite applause, Chen Guofang folded his hands together and stood up and bowed to the surroundings: "Thank you, thank you everyone-Mr. Benjamin is right. Hawaii is indeed a place that is lingering. Unlike the fashionable and advanced New York, Hawaii has unparalleled natural scenery, white beaches, crystal waves, and the temperature of spring all year round, everything is so beautiful-"

Chen Guofang also made a wave of advertising for Hawaii. This opportunity is rare. All New York tycoons present were embarrassed to enter the door. At least they had to be millionaires. As long as one of them was a move, they could bring investment to Hawaii.

Taking advantage of Chen Guofang's advertising, Benjamin came to Li Mu.

"Congratulations, maybe next time I meet, I will call you Mr. Senator. If I ask you for your business, you must not turn me off." Li Mu took the initiative to joke and used this to pull the strangeness between him and Benjamin.

No matter how good the relationship between friends is, they still need to be maintained continuously. After all, there is no family affection as a natural bond, so although it has only been two months apart, Li Mu actually feels a little unfamiliar with Benjamin, which is not a good sign.

"Haha, I will definitely do it unless you get me some shares in the Rose Company." As soon as Benjamin spoke, Li Mu knew that the familiar Benjamin was back.

The spread of information in this era was still a little slower, and the story of Rose Company has only spread to Hawaii now, which shows the preciousness of information these days.

"No, no, don't ask me for shares, I don't even have them myself." Li Mu waved his hands repeatedly. If Li Mu could still take out shares, the members at the scene would have to go crazy.

From early June to early July, in just one month, the stock of Rose Company, which was originally speculated to sky-high prices, is still rising further.

When the auction was held, the stocks of Rose Company were 100 shares, with an average value of 15,000 US dollars. Li Mu originally thought that the price had come to an end, but unexpectedly, after the auction ended, the stocks of Rose Company quickly appeared in the market, and they appeared in the form of single shares.

The impact of the economic crisis is gradually eliminating. Li Mu underestimated the capital's pursuit of high-quality assets. Europeans who suffered major losses in the economic crisis last year began to enter the market one after another. The auction they missed a month ago could only choose sporadic stocks in the market. In just one month, the stock of Rose Company, which was 15,000 US dollars per share, has now appreciated to 19,000 US dollars per share, and is about to exceed 20,000 US dollars.

If it exceeds 20,000, the market value of Rose Company will reach a terrifying $200 million, which will undoubtedly be the most valuable company in the world.
Chapter completed!