If anyone dares to attack a company like Junma Weapons, I am afraid that the War Department will be the first to refuse. After all, the status of military-industrial enterprises is extraordinary. If Junma Weapons, then the War Department can only purchase weapons from Europe, which is equivalent to giving up national security and the War Department cannot bear this responsibility.

Of course, if other arms companies than Junma Weapons appear in the United States, I am afraid the War Department will be happy to see it. After all, in recent years, the War Department has not really gotten any cheaper from Junma Weapons. Although Junma Weapons' weapons supply from the War Department are as reliable as ever, the price is still as strong as ever, and it is even higher than the price sold by Junma Weapons to European countries.

According to Li Mu, the reason why the price is higher is that the quality of weapons is better and the steel used is more expensive. Therefore, even though the War Department knew that Li Mu was asking for a lot of prices, it could only recognize it with a pinch of the nose. The situation was stronger than that of the people. Who made Junma Weapons Company monopolize the US arms industry? The War Department had no other choice, so it could only grit its teeth and give orders to Junma Weapons Company.

What makes people feel a little comforting is that Li Mu is still smart. Although the price of the War Department was a little higher, the rebates given also increased. The War Department got a lot of benefits from it from top to bottom, so he agreed to the fact that the price of the Junma Weapons Company is high. This is what hello you, I, hello everyone.

After hanging up the phone, Arthur thought about it again and again, but in the end he went to Fort Park to meet Li Mu in person. Some of the words were not clear on the phone. Although the operators were all employees of Junma Group, some words were not allowed to be known to them.

"——From the national standpoint, only one military-industrial enterprise is not in the interests of the United States. There have always been people calling for a change of the status quo, at least three or four military-industrial enterprises to compete with each other, so that it is in the interests of the United States. But you also know that this statement does not have much market. At least at the Congress level, no member of parliament proposed a relevant proposal. This is thanks to the public relations department of your Junma Group. After all, no one is willing to oppose companies like Junma Group. As for Louisiana, you also know the situation in Louisiana. Last year, last year, you also know the situation in Louisiana.

Mr. President withdrew his garrison in Louisiana, and the Democratic Party won the Louisiana governor's election this year. We have not received any specific news yet. So Reim, if you really want to do something, I also hope you will make a decision later. It is best to wait for the next presidential election." Arthur and Li Mu were heartbroken. The relationship between them was very good, and they had a share of the stolen goods together. Arthur is still looking forward to Li Mu waving the flag and shouting for James Garfield's election, so at this time, try not to cause too much trouble, so as not to lose the big picture due to small losses.

Although it's still early for the next presidential election, James Garfield has begun to prepare for his campaign office, and Arthur has decided to resign as governor of New York and focus more on the presidential election.

In the last presidential election, James Garfield lost to Hayes and did not get the chance to represent the Republicans in the election. Now the best opportunity is here. Everyone is sure that Hayes has lost the opportunity to be re-election. Since the end of the Civil War, the Republicans have not lost the presidential position. This means that as long as James Garfield can pass the party primary election and get the chance to represent the Republicans in the election, James Garfield has a high chance to be elected. It is precisely because of this that Arthur lets go.

"Allen, the next presidential election will not start two years later. What do you mean is to let me wait for two years? No one can tell what the situation will happen in two years, or will Mr. James help me deal with the Louisiana after he comes to power?" Li Mu didn't want to wait. Arthur's request was a bit selfish. Li Mu didn't care who would be president. Whether it was James Garfield, Hayes' re-election, or even the Democratic Party's salt fish turnaround, it has little to do with Li Mu, because no matter who is on stage, he must maintain due respect for capitalists like Li Mu.

Thinking of this, Li Mu couldn't help but start to hate Hays. If this guy hadn't been retreating again and again in order to win over the Democrats, the Democrats wouldn't have been playing this way. I have to say that this really hit Li Mu's life.

"It is not entirely impossible. Louisiana is the base of the Democratic Party. Washington certainly does not want a military-industrial enterprise to appear on the Democratic Party's territory." Arthur would not promise Li Mu on behalf of James Garfield, but the meaning in the words is also very obvious. As long as James Garfield comes to power, it will definitely prevent this from happening.

Although the Civil War ended, the aftermath was still unresolved. During the Civil War, Atlanta was the industrial center of the Union, but Atlanta was burned to white ground. When the Horse Weapons Company was established, the three major American arms companies, Springfield, Colt and Winchester, were all located in the New England area. This is very telling. Although Washington would never admit the fact that it suppressed Southern states, in fact, Washington never relaxed its control over the southern states. Hayes underestimated Washington's determination, so he lost the opportunity for re-election.

"It's not enough to just not hope. It's different from your election. Mr. James failed the last election and can make a comeback now. It's not feasible in business. The military industry is the private place of Junma Group, and no one is allowed to get involved." Li Mu's attitude is firm. This is a matter of principle and there is no room for compatibility.

"Rim, you have to understand the importance of the military industry to a country. If it is another industry, such as steel and oil, it will monopolize it. Anyway, the taxes that should be paid are not a penny. The military industry is different. If the military industry enterprises in a country are controlled by a certain person, it will make many people unable to sleep." Arthur still tried to convince Li Mu, but this time, Arthur's position was not consistent with Li Mu's.

Indeed, as long as you are a little rational, you will not let the country's lifeline be controlled in the hands of a company. Just like what Arthur said, in the past two years, many people have called for the establishment of more military-industrial enterprises, not only for the healthy development of the industry, but also for the national security of the United States. This is not because of Li Mu's skin color. If the boss of Junma Weapons Company is a white man, there will be people who will oppose it.

"I understand, so the accounts of Junma Weapons Company and Chuntian, Colt and Winchester are separated. In a legal sense, they do not belong to one company. What else should I worry about?" Li Mu is just a distortion. Although it is indeed as Li Mu said, Junma Weapons Company and Chuntian, Colt and Winchester are not legally affiliated with each other, but everyone knows that it is just Li Mu's trick.

Li Mu was indeed worried about this problem, so when he merged with Springfield and Colt and Winchester, Li Mu deliberately kept a move. Although this hand did not look very clever, as long as Washington didn't care, it was indeed possible to explain. Arthur used to be a lawyer and must understand this.

"Come on, although the accounts are separate, the financial personnel are all sent by Junma Group, and the company accounts are all open in Bank of America. If no one pays attention, it would be fine. As long as someone breaks it, it will be unreasonable." Arthur knew that Li Mu had done all the tricks. Li Mu did not hide it from Arthur when he did this. Even Arthur at that time agreed to Li Mu's annexation of Springfield in order to increase taxes. Colt and Winchester can only be said to be the butt that determines the head, and does not do anything about it. Arthur has now begun to move to a higher level, and his thinking naturally cannot be limited to New York. As long as he jumps out of New York to look at this question, the answer will be obvious.

"Let me say so, Alan, are you there?" Li Mu decided to open the skylight and speak loudly. Although Arthur's answer would not change Li Mu's final decision, it would make Li Mu decide his attitude towards Arthur in the future.

"How is it possible? I do not agree that the military industry is controlled by a company, but I will not attack you. Even if I want to do anything, I will discuss it with you first. You should not doubt our friendship." Arthur was very angry, not because of Li Mu's stubbornness, but because of Li Mu's suspicion.

"Okay, my fault, I apologize." Li Mu looked at Arthur for a long time and confirmed that Arthur had nothing to do with this matter. Perhaps it was a bit hurtful to ask straightforward questions, but this is very important.

Politicians and businessmen are ruthless creatures. They are never influenced by emotions. Or most successful people are like this. Feelings belong to emotions and reason is rational. These two cannot be confused. Most people cannot do this, so there are only a few successful people in this world.

Of course, this depends on the definition of success. Some people think that being elected president is considered successful, some people think that controlling everything behind the scenes is considered successful, and some people think that being happy and peaceful for a family is the real success. The definition of success is not static. As long as you are loyal to your heart and achieve your goals, you should be considered a successful person.

"Oh, you don't need to apologize. In fact, just a month ago, James accepted a donation of $1.5 million from several Louisiana merchants at a charity dinner. The amount of this money is a bit large. Although James and I both felt that this money might be hot, James still couldn't resist the temptation. Of course, James and I didn't know the purpose of those Louisiana merchants at that time, otherwise we wouldn't take it even if the money was ten times higher." Arthur sighed. It was not his fault, but the merchants could only blame him for their pervasiveness.

The United States has a long history of political donations. From the moment the United States decided to implement a two-party campaign system, it was destined that the United States' political donations could not be eliminated. Until the 21st century, political donations were still a major poison in American politics, and these days it has become more common.

Of course, political donations are also risky, mainly because they cannot find a certain investment target, so more "speculators" are casting nets everywhere to focus on fishing, and they donate money to every candidate who has the hope of being elected president. In this way, no matter who comes to power in the end, they are all vested interests.

Political donations are not divided into camps. Don’t think that Democrats will not invest in Republican candidates. The Democratic Party has been in a slump in recent years. Democratic speculators are also guys who change their minds. The characteristics of capital require them to pursue the most returns. At this time, investing in Republican candidates is obviously more cost-effective than investing in Democratic candidates.

"Give me a list of those businessmen, and suddenly remembered something. I really want to have not expressed my friendship to Mr. James." Li Mu suddenly realized that it was money. For Li Mu now, problems that can be solved with money are not a problem.

"Well, your value is not reflected in the amount of donations. There are many rich people, but not much worthy of Mr. James' attention. If Mr. James wants to be elected successfully, he still needs to rely on the power of the media under your command. Just don't refuse at that time." Arthur laughed. This is also the reason why Arthur came to Li Mu in person. Without Li Mu's cooperation, James Garfield would have to work harder to be elected successfully. And hard work may not necessarily pay off. Arthur did not forget how Hayes was elected the year before. You must know that the most popular one was James Garfield at that time. It was because of Li Mu's sudden emergence that James Garfield was defeated.

"How is that possible? Even if I don't support James, I will support you." Li Mu told the truth that he had no relationship with James Garfield, but his relationship with Arthur was very good. If James Garfield was successfully elected, then Arthur, as a partner of James Garfield, will serve as James Garfield's vice president, which will also be a one-step success.

Seeing Arthur go, Li Mu raised his hand and called Mason.

"Prepare to wait until the Governor's list is sent over, and find out the details of the Louisiana businessmen. Maybe you have to go to Louisiana." Li Mu still trusts Mason more in this kind of thing. At least, Mason is absolutely loyal to Li Mu.

"No problem, I'm ready. Since someone is looking for death, we should satisfy them. We have been too low-key in the past few years." Mason is ready. Participating in the All-American Auto Rally is a game for Mason. Mason still likes to make a living on the tip of a knife.

The current Junma Group is indeed enough to arouse the vigilance of some people. When Li Mu turned his attention to Louisiana, various news immediately gathered in a steady stream, some from Washington, some from Louisiana, some from San Diego, and more news came from Europe.

Speaking of cutting off firewood from the bottom of the pot, Li Mu would do it. To invest in arms companies, you must have machines first. As long as Li Mu disagrees, no machine can be sent to the Caribbean.
Chapter completed!