Although Rockefeller and J.P. Morgan are both super rich people in the United States, among the super rich, there is also a chain of contempt.

For example, those who do industry look down on those who do finance, those who do industry look down on those who do business, while those who do military industry look down on those who do other industries, so Li Mu is at the top of the contempt chain. Basically, all the super rich people in the United States, such as Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, William Vanderbilt, etc., Li Mu doesn't really like it.

This sounds a bit manic, but in fact it really reflects Li Mu's current position in the US economy. After all, the military industry in which Li Mu is located is almost a monopoly industry. In this industry, no other company can compete with Li Mu's Junma Weapons Company, and Li Mu really has enough confidence.

However, compared with Rockefeller, Li Mu has always concealed it better, so Li Mu's reputation is pretty good now, at least no one calls Li Mu "robber tycoon".

Of course, Times Media has made great contributions to this point. If Times Media had not been deliberately maintained by it, Li Mu and Junma Group would have been a big fame, which is worse than Rockefeller and William Vanderbilt.

In mid-June, Bai Qi commanded the Ryukyu army and the Japanese minion army to capture Kyoto. Emperor Meiji and his important officials resisted stubbornly in the battle and were all lost in the chaos.

It should be said that fighting against Japan is much easier than Li Mu imagined. Li Mu originally thought that the Meiji government's army would carry forward the fearless Bushido spirit, fight against the Ryukyu army and the Japanese minion army to the end, and would never surrender.

In fact, this is not the case at all. After the Ryukyu army and the Japanese vassal army occupied Kyushu Island, the Meiji government army was on the verge of collapse and no longer organized effective resistance. So much so that in the process of capturing Kyoto, the Ryukyu army and the Japanese vassal army paid a very small price to wipe out Kyoto's garrison troops, which is the last card in the hands of Emperor Meiji - the Guards Corps.

As for Emperor Meiji's death, there is no need to worry about this issue. In fact, even if Emperor Meiji takes the initiative to surrender, he will never escape death in the end. This is his fate. In any case, Tokugawa Ritsuyo cannot let Emperor Meiji live until after the war.

In early July, Li Mu finally received news of Emperor Meiji's death. Finally, Li Mu and the US government sent a condolence message to the Japanese government almost at the same time, expressing condolences for Emperor Meiji's death and congratulating Emperor Akihito's succession.

In this time and space, Emperor Akihito was not the son of Emperor Meiji, but a direct descendant from the Tokugawa family. He was only about six months old when he succeeded to the throne, so Japan's real power was still in the hands of the new "Supremnant General" Tokugawa Ryō. When Emperor Akihito truly took power, it would be at least 20 years later.

Of course, what is more likely is that Emperor Akihito will not live to be 20 years old. At that time, Tokugawa Tatsuo will support a new "emperor" to succeed the throne. This will take 20 years to wait before Tokugawa Tatsuo will face a new political crisis.

In late July, the new US Secretary of State William Maxivil Aiwat came to New York from Washington to discuss the future of Japan with Li Mu.

"I believe now. What you said can be done. It's only been more than a year. You not only eliminated the Ryukyu crisis, but also overthrew the rule of the emperor. To be honest, facing you now makes me feel very crisis..." William Aiwat was not stingy and threw his hat straight over, as if he wanted to smash Li Mu to death.

"I have said countless times that what happened in Japan has nothing to do with our Junma Group. This war that happened in Japan is actually the final decisive battle between old forces and new forces. The Japanese cannot let us Americans play the lead role, so although I admit that in this Japanese war where American citizens participated, these people have nothing to do with our Junma Group." Li Mu still avoided the important and pushed all the responsibility to the internal consumption of the Japanese.

"Come on, I don't need to say such things to me. I know how you operate it, just like in Cuba, very easy." William Aiwatt didn't believe Li Mu's nonsense, and firmly believed in the conclusions he analyzed based on facts.

Speaking of fighting against Japan, it is much easier than fighting against Spain in Cuba. After all, the Japanese army's weapons are extremely backward and cannot compete with the Ryukyu regular army, and even the Japanese minion army cannot defeat it.

Although the Spanish army in Cuba is also poorly backward than the army of the Republic of Cuba, at least there is a breech rifle that can fire fixed-load bullets, which is much better than Japan. Emperor Meiji almost hollowed out the national treasury before he could barely change the Guard Division. The time left for the soldiers of the Guard Division was extremely limited. They did not even have time to adapt to the new equipment in their hands, and were completely wiped out by the Ryukyu army and the vassal army and did not play any role at all.

"I did nothing in Cuba...Mr. Secretary of State, please don't confuse the two." Li Mu certainly would not admit that it was time to make a fortune in silence, and Li Mu certainly would not tell the story like William Walter.

"Okay, you don't, I believe you, but others don't think so, so I came to New York from Washington this time just to hear your planning blueprint. What position should Japan occupy in the Junma Group?" William Walter pressed step by step, not giving Li Mu time to think.

"Japan, what do you think I can like them? Apart from the rich human resources, Japan has almost no advantage. The current Golden Horse Group does not need external forces to intervene. All we have to do is to safeguard the interests of the Junma Group and ensure that the Junma Group is moving forward. This is enough." Li Mu also refused to enter the country. No matter what William Walter said, Li Mu denied it.

"To be honest, I miss the fact that we worked together to win the campaign for President Hayes. At least we were able to be honest at that time. We would not be like this now. Although we all got what we wanted, we were gradually drifting away..." William Walter was still a little sad, but unfortunately he could never go back.

"As the butt determines the head. As our position changes, it is normal to have differences. Now you and Mr. President consider issues and will stand from the perspective of the United States. I still represent the Junma Group, so it is normal to have differences. What we need most now is effective communication. Perhaps public opinion is no longer so important to Mr. President, but please believe me, you have not really fully understood the role of public opinion. I just hope that it will not be too late to wait for you to truly understand." Li Mu's words were also a gun and a stick. To be more blunt, when you asked me for help, you obeyed everything and never said a word.

Now Hayes has finally taken office as US President with the support of Li Mu. Li Mu wants William Walter to understand that since Li Mu has the ability to send Hayes to the throne of president, then Li Mu will definitely have a way to pull Hayes off the throne of president.

"Of course, this is what I want. We are the best partners. At least we can't have internal conflicts, so Reim, in East Asia, stop it..." William Walter expressed his concerns just right. Japan was just a fuse. In fact, the conflict between Li Mu and Hayes had existed for a long time. Only an accelerator would be needed and the spear would explode in full swing.

"Ha...what can I say? William, you should know that before taking office, the President promised to expand the scale of the continental army, but now it seems that there is no movement at all. So what can I do, what do you want me to do?" Li Mu kept in mind his identity as an arms dealer, war is what arms dealers like the most.

Before becoming president, HiSilicon indeed promised Suzuki that it would expand the scale of the continental army, and all the weapons needed at that time would be ordered from the Junma Weapons Company.

There is actually more than one promise about Hayes. Even when facing different people, Hayes's promises are not the same. The reason why Li Mu and Rockefeller can remain calm is that they are waiting for Hayes' next move. If Hayes cannot fulfill those promises at that time, then Li Mu and Rockefeller have to consider whether to change to a six-month-old child to become the president of the United States.

It sounds a bit exaggerated. The American political system does not allow six-month-old children to be president. Waiting for Li Mu's words truly reflect Li Mu's inner thoughts. This is what Hayes is most worried about at the moment.

"As for the expansion of the army, the War Department is holding a hearing. Perhaps it will take not long before the new presidential order will be released." William Walter dared not make a promise on behalf of Hayes, but he had to respond.

"That's great, I'll wait for the good news..." Li Mu finally got the news he wanted, considering whether he should give William Walter a step.

"I almost forgot the main business. Far East. What I want to ask is Far East, Rim, Ryukyu, and Japan, which should be enough to satisfy your appetite. So next, Rim, Mr. President and I hope you can stop at the right time. Even if you want to make a big splash, you must find an opponent with a size that matches your size. Otherwise, even if you win, you will not be respected by your opponent." William Walter was very thoughtful, but he was a little confused, because William Walter himself could not determine Li Mu's next action goal.

"I still remember that we discussed this issue a few months ago. Compared with Japan, Spain is of course a good object. Unfortunately, I don't know what the President thinks. If we don't take over South America and the Pacific during the Spanish civil strife, then we will definitely regret it in the future." Li Mu and William Walter are also in a relationship. During the Hayes campaign, Li Mu did analyze the future of the United States with William Walter. The final conclusion is that Spain, as long as it successfully seizes the breakthrough point of Spain, the United States can truly enter the historical stage and become a member of the chess player behind the scenes.

"I also hope, but we need an opportunity, an opportunity that can allow all American people to accept willingly and willingly. But Li Mu, you know, opportunities are not always available." William Walter did not forget his agreement with Li Mu, but in order to truly implement it, there is still a lot of work to be done in Washington.

"There is no reason, we can create reasons, no excuses, we can create excuses. As long as the Spanish fired the first shot, the next thing will be natural." Li Mu was still always black-hearted and did not ruthlessly when he planned to Spain.

The current US economy is booming and its international status is constantly improving. However, compared with old imperialist countries such as Britain and France, the United States still lacks confidence, so the United States needs a voice.

If you want to eat persimmons, of course you have to start with the soft ones. Spain, which has just experienced civil strife, is now the soft persimmon that cannot be softer. All the United States needs is an excuse to launch a war against Spain.

In the past history, the United States truly achieved an international status that matched its national strength after winning the Spanish-American War. Now the United States is in the darkest moment before dawn, and Li Mu doesn't mind helping the US government point out the way.

As for the same sentence, the favorite thing that arms dealers love is war. Only when war is war, arms dealers can have food to eat. Therefore, Li Mu really hopes that the US government will launch the Spanish-American War as soon as possible.

"Make a reason..." William Walter was still immersed in Li Mu's words and did not come out.

"Yes, it's just a reason. The Navy started changing clothes two years ago. Now there must be abandoned warships docked in the port waiting to be dismantled. These warships should not end like this. The soldiers should die on the battlefield, so it's not as difficult as you think." Li Mu went further and just wanted to teach William Walter how to blame the Spaniards.

In the past history, the fuse of the Spanish-American War was the bombing of the "Maine". Since the US government declared war on the Spanish government, it completely expelled the Spaniards' forces from the Americas and the Pacific.

There was another statement about the cause of the "Maine" accident, which was that the Americans deliberately bombed the "Maine" and then blamed the Spanish.

This behavior is very much the United States. In the 21st century, the United States launched the "War on Terror" war. There are many versions of the World Trade Center crashed. One of them is that the Americans directed and acted on the tragedy, which found the most suitable excuse for launching the war.

What Li Mu is talking about now is this. Since there is no reason, then I will create a reason. As for whether this reason is sufficient, who cares...
Chapter completed!