527 Take the long view
If we don’t face the threat from the Junma Group, then no one will be able to experience that kind of helplessness and despair.
In the 19th century, killing people casually in the streets was really common. Not to mention an ordinary member of the House of Representatives, even the US president was shot dead by capable people in the streets, which shows how bad the security situation in the United States is.
Assassination is not uncommon all over the world. Wasn’t it just because of the assassination of Grand Duke Ferdinand in the street? It was decades later, so you can imagine the political environment at this time.
In Houston, some people are in panic because of the threat from the Horse Group. No one in New York thinks there is any problem. Texas is as far away as the moon to New Yorkers. Will's concerns have not become a reality. What happened in Texas has almost caused any trouble in New York, and no newspapers and magazines have even publicly discussed this matter, as if it had never happened.
In fact, Archil Theresa was a little overreacting. Although Li Mu was not prepared to stop, he did not intend to kill him. After all, if the Texas Cotton Farmers Association really closed down, the Junma Clothing Factory would have no place to pay compensation.
The day after Christmas, Li Mu finally received a telegram from Samuel Tilden.
"Haha, if this telegram was sent three days ago, then it might be of some use. Now..." Li Mu threw the telegram in his hand on the table in front of him, and the sarcasm in his words was very obvious.
It seems that Samuel Tilden's ship is really a bit slow. He just arrived in Miami this morning, so after Samuel Tilden learned the news, even though he had already replied to Li Mu at the first time, he still seemed late.
Samuel Tilden may not have expected Li Mu's revenge to be so direct and fierce. In the telegram, Samuel Tilden hoped that Li Mu would remain restrained and hoped that Li Mu could give him some time. Samuel Tilden promised that this matter would be resolved successfully.
"Anyway, the Governor no longer intends to stay out of the matter, so now we can fight for better compensation." Grover Cleveland looked worried and tried to dispel Li Mu's anger.
Grover Cleveland is also a Democrat. As the chief legal counsel of the Junma Group, Grover Cleveland must be loyal to his duties, use his legal knowledge to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Junma Group, and strive for more profits for the Junma Group. At the same time, Grover Cleveland must also make the Texas Cotton Farmers Association less money and fulfill the duties of a Democrat.
So the balance between these is really hard to grasp. If you are not careful, you will cross the boundary. At that time, Grover Cleveland will be out of the world.
"Grover, I think you might as well join the Republican Party, so you don't have to worry about it anymore." Li Mu poached casually. If Grover Cleveland can be won into the Republican camp, it will be Li Mu's greatest contribution to the Republican Party.
Grover Cleveland will serve as US president for two terms in the future, and it is not re-elected. It is re-elected after one term. This fully demonstrates Grover Cleveland's personal ability. If Li Mu brings Cleveland into the Republican camp before Grover Cleveland has made his fortune, then the Democrats may not know what they have lost.
Such a unknowing operation will give Li Mu a sense of pleasure of everything being mastered.
Grover Cleveland probably didn't expect Li Mu to recruit so explicitly. After a while of dumbfounding, Glover Cleveland spoke: "Sorry, Reim, I can't do that now. I've been nominated for the Democratic National Committee, so... I'm afraid I can't even do the position of Chief Legal Representative of Junma Group for too long."
The news was indeed unexpected. It was Li Mu's turn to be confused now. Li Mu actually felt like he couldn't steal a handful of rice.
In fact, Li Mu ignored one thing. If Grover Cleveland did not serve as the chief legal representative of the Junma Group, then Li Mu still had the possibility of winning over Grover Cleveland. It was precisely because of the chief legal representative of the Junma Group that Grover Cleveland now became the leader in the legal field. The Democratic Party could not not pay attention to this, so this was Li Mu's own ties.
"Congratulations, Grover..." Although Li Mu was surprised, he still sent his blessings.
In fact, many American politicians are from lawyers. This is not only because most lawyers are rich, but also because the profession of lawyers is born to represent fairness and justice, so it is easy for lawyers to enter politics, at least much easier than other professions.
Of course, the "fairness and justice" mentioned above is only in the general sense. In fact, American lawyers have a very poor reputation, even worse than the reputation of arms dealers like Li Mu.
Although the reputation of arms dealers is not good, there are not many places that intersect with ordinary people, so ordinary people actually don’t have much disgust with “high-end arms dealers” like Li Mu.
Lawyers are different. American law stipulates that people must hire lawyers as long as they sue. The poor cannot afford to hire lawyers, so they do not have the right to sue. Therefore, the public has a bad impression of lawyers, and that is a group of people who want money.
Well, it's actually a little better than the arms dealers, because arms dealers are a group of deadly dead.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Reim, if you insist..." Grover Cleveland doesn't know what step he will eventually go, but Grover Cleveland knows very well that if Grover Cleveland does not have his work experience during this period of time in the Horse Group, it will take at least ten or eight years to accumulate reputation if Grover Cleveland wants to enter the Democratic Center.
For a moment, Grover Cleveland was hesitant. It was a good thing to enter the Democratic National Committee, but if he offended Li Mu for this, it would definitely be more than worth the loss.
"Don't worry about Grover, how could I hinder your future for my own selfishness? If you worry about the future, then I can give you a promise now. If you are unhappy in the Democratic National Committee, then the Junma Group will open the door for you at any time..." Li Mu first gave Grover Cleveland a reassurance, and then made another American joke: "But from now on, you have to be careful. If you have any handle in my hands, then Sammy will not be polite to you."
In fact, strictly speaking, this is no longer a threat. Li Mu is preparing to operate Sami Lakin to enter the Senate next year. In this way, Sami Lakin will also resign from the position of editor-in-chief of Time magazine. At that time, Li Mu will uphold Thomas Nast.
Thomas Nast is currently the deputy editor-in-chief of Time magazine. Compared with Sammy Larkin, Thomas Nast is more focused on technology. Although he may not be as skilled as Sammy Larkin in management skills, his reputation in the press is far greater than Sammy Larkin.
When he broke up with Tweed, if it weren't for Thomas Nast's comics, Li Mu would probably not have won so easily. Thomas Nast has now become a leader in the American comics industry, a famous American cartoonist, and has a certain reputation worldwide, which is far from Sammy Larkin.
It is precisely because of the existence of Thomas Nast that Li Mu can send Sammy Lakin to politics without any scruples, thanks to the reasonable construction of the professional manager echelon of Junma Group. As long as various rules and regulations are strictly implemented, Junma Group can provide a continuous stream of talents.
For the current Junma Group, there are two people that cannot be replaced, one is Li Mu, and the other is Henry, the general manager of Junma Group. Except for the two of them, no matter whoever resigns, there will be a suitable person to take over immediately.
"Reim, thank you very much." Crover Cleveland was a little excited and entered the role very quickly: "Please rest assured that I will not leave until this matter is resolved successfully."
To be reasonable, Grover Cleveland should have a beginning and an end, not to mention that Grover Cleveland also needs to give an explanation to the Democratic Party’s top leaders through this matter, proving that he has not been involved in the Junma Group and can serve the Democratic Party wholeheartedly. Therefore, Grover Cleveland will definitely deal with this matter from an absolutely fair standpoint, and Li Mu does not need to worry about this.
However, Li Mu also had to express his attitude. He had been worshipping for 24 times and didn't care about this tremor. Since he wanted to leave Grover Cleveland with a good impression, he would just do the whole show. So Li Mu was sincere: "Grover, if this matter will make you embarrassed, then don't force it. I believe your colleagues, they will not disappoint you."
The legal department of Junma Group is not just Grover Cleveland. Currently, Junma Group’s legal department already has a team of more than 30 people. Even without Grover Cleveland, Junma Group is still able to guarantee its own interests.
After seeing off Grover Cleveland, Li Mu sat at the desk and thought to himself.
Grover Cleveland is the secret buried by Li Mu in the Democratic Party. If you want to play a role, you will have to wait until more than ten years later. So early to resolve the current problem, you still have to rely on Samuel Tilden.
According to the news that Li Mu has received, it is certain that the Texas Cotton Farmers Association will surrender. The only uncertain thing now is the question of how much compensation is more than the compensation. This makes the problem simple. Li Mu has nothing now, and the only thing that is poor is the money left, so it doesn’t matter how much compensation can be obtained from the Texas Cotton Farmers Association. What’s important is to make some people understand through this matter that Junma Group is not easy to mess with, and this is the top priority.
Considering the relationship between Li Mu and Grover Cleveland, it doesn't matter if Li Mu doesn't want any compensation. However, if he does that, the result will be counterproductive, so Li Mu is preparing to give Samuel Tilden a face.
"What are you thinking?" Gloria brought Li Mu a cup of coffee, gently placed it to Li Mu's hand, then walked around behind Li Mu and massaged Li Mu's shoulders.
This almost made Li Mu a little flattered. You should know that only in Chuxue can Li Mu enjoy such treatment. Gloria was the first to be in the first place.
"Relax, I can't pinch you with such a tense muscle." Gloria's technique was quite unfamiliar, and it didn't make Li Mu feel relaxed, but instead made Li Mu feel a little nervous.
"Sorry..." Li Mu relaxed himself as much as possible. It was rare that Gloria took the initiative to show goodwill. Li Mu always gave people the opportunity to practice.
It's not easy enough. Gloria has almost never had the experience of serving others since she was a child. Now she is willing to learn massage for Li Mu. No matter what the other person's technique is, Li Mu is the key to this feeling. I guess Will has never enjoyed Gloria's massage.
"Will and Claudia are going to get engaged on March 1. Have you decided what to give them?" Gloria pressed and chatted with Li Mu.
"What do you want to send? All they need is our blessings, so there is no need to prepare for it." Li Mu was able to think about it. Anyway, Will and Claudia are not short of anything, so I should give some spiritual support, which does not cost money or worry, and it also guarantees that Will and Claudia will be satisfied.
"We all send blessings? Will we not pay enough attention to it..." Gloria was not as free and easy as Li Mu. Although Gloria was sure Will would not mind, Gloria was not sure whether Claudia would mind.
"I think of sending blessings. If you want, we can give one, otherwise you will think about your gift yourself." Li Mu didn't want to worry about it. He was already exhausted from engaging in people on weekdays. It would be better to be simpler when he returned home.
"I don't want to, please help me." Gloria was indeed serious for less than three minutes. She was about to get better, but she immediately gave up.
"Okay, okay, I'll think about it..." Li Mu surrendered immediately. After Will and Claudia got engaged, it would probably not take long before Li Mu and Gloria would also be engaged, so serving their fiancée is the duty of their fiancée, which is indescribable.
"If you want to be simpler, it is better to give some more memorable meaning. If you want to give it to you, then just transfer the shares in your name to part of Will..." Li Mu said it easily, but he accidentally touched a potential hidden danger that might be in the future.
It is certainly a happy event to add new members to the family, but it may also cause some disputes, especially for families with strong economic strength like the Barron family, the distribution of property is almost an obstacle that cannot be avoided.
Chapter completed!