831 Something is wrong
To strive for a higher social status for Chinese Americans and to seize more social discourse, what is needed? Make more money and monopolize more industries? In fact, it is not. It is necessary to have more Chinese talents and more Chinese people appear in the upper class of American society. Only one Li Mu cannot change the status quo, even if Li Mu achieves higher achievements, it is not enough. To improve the overall social status of Chinese people, more Li Mu, more teachers, more doctors, more lawyers, more accountants, more engineers, more artists, etc., no matter any profession, the more the better.
There are many Chinese in the United States, but not many Chinese people can meet Li Mu's requirements. At this stage, most Chinese people are not engaged in a decent job. Although Li Mu does not think so, in the concept of most people, the social status of most industrial workers is still not comparable to that of various independent professions. Even if workers reach the extreme, they are only upgraded to engineers, and they are still unable to leave the scope of industrial manufacturing. This is completely different from mental labor, and the starting point is more than one level.
The first generation of Chinese immigrants actually have their upper limits of their achievements, and it is impossible to have much development. So Li Mu put more hope on the new generation of Chinese. These young people in their teens and twenties have almost infinite possibilities. Those who study law may be the future chief judge of the Supreme Court, those who study economy may be the future general manager of the future Junma Group, and those who study music may be the future chief performer of the future Junma Theater. Who knows? Young people always have endless possibilities. Just like Li Mu, no one expected that the child on the paddlefish ship would be able to achieve such a great achievement in today's United States.
Before the Olympics ended, Li Mu took time to watch a few rugby games.
The Olympic football is almost a civil war between the New York State team and the Massachusetts team. The finals are between these two teams. Interestingly, the football team representing New York State was formed by the team of the Rugby Major League Championship vs. the Autobots, and the team representing Massachusetts was also formed by the Rugby Major League runner-up Gunners. Both teams came to the end. The Gunners lost the professional football league championship last year, but won the Olympic Games game. Seventeen-year-old running back Sam Lynch shined in the finals, completing three touchdowns alone and winning the finals best player. Li Mu personally presented Sam Lynch. In addition to the trophy and gold medals, as a prize, Sam Lynch also won the latest Phantom car in the Horse Auto Factory.
Among all the events of the sub-Olympic Games, rugby is the most popular event. There is no basketball yet, soccer is only carried out in Europe. The most popular sport in the United States is rugby. In fact, at the beginning of the game, many people suggested that cars should be included in the Olympics, but Li Mu did not agree. In Li Mu's concept, these two are really incompatible. Li Mu could hardly imagine that car rallying events appeared in the Olympics. Even bicycles were just the simplest field races and obstacle courses.
Of course, as the Olympics progressed, Li Mu was actually reflecting that the reason why Li Mu opposed the inclusion of car rally in the Olympics was just because in Li Mu's impression, this event had never appeared in the Olympics, so Li Mu habitually denied it. However, as the event progressed, Li Mu began to realize this problem. There was no reference to this time and space. The Olympics were something that Li Mu and J·p·Morgan and his group were bored. What happened was not Li Mu and J·p·Morgan and others. What decided on the Olympics competition should not be Li Mu's memory, but the enthusiasm of the audience. As long as it was loved by the audience, even if it was drinking, there was a reason to appear on the Olympics.
So, I won’t talk about this one. Four years later, in the next Olympic Games, the car rally will appear on the Olympic Games as a formal competition event.
Of course, because Boston and Philadelphia are not inclined to each other, it is not yet concluded which city the next Olympic Games will be held, but Philadelphia now has the advantage. In order to bid for the Olympic Games, the Philadelphia city government decided to donate $1.5 million in construction funds to the Olympic Organizing Committee to build a permanent office venue in Newark that belongs to the Olympic Committee. This made J.P. Morgan very happy. Perhaps Li Mu did not like Philadelphia for some reasons, but J.P. Morgan did not have a bias towards Philadelphia.
As an angel investor, j·p·Morgan has no prejudice against anyone. Can you help j·p·Morgan make money? It is the only criterion for j·p·Morgan to measure people.
Li Mu's requirements are relatively high. Bostonians are still very smart. There are too many intersections between Junma Group and Boston. Junma Lab is in Boston, and Li Mu is also making a fortune in Massachusetts. Bank of America's first branch outside New York is also in Boston. Even Solomon Lob acted as a lobbyist for Boston, hoping that the next Olympics can be held in Boston.
Solomon Lob was originally a Bostonian and had a deep relationship with the Boston Consortium. Don’t forget that Solomon Lob was also a Jew. Like Chinese, Jews are currently a minority group in the United States. On many issues, the Jewish and Chinese groups actually have the same demands.
"Reim, as a friend, I must remind you that Mr. James Garfield, whom you support, is actually not wise in terms of nationality and religion. I can understand that Mr. James Garfield will make some promises beyond his own abilities in order to win votes, but this is definitely not good news for us. If possible, I would rather choose Mr. Samuel, because Mr. Samuel clearly represents more possibilities." Solomon Lob and Li Mu are also very familiar with each other, and it is normal to complain or something.
Just like Solomon Lob said, Li Mu actually noticed this problem. On many occasions, James Garfield does not have enough respect for minority groups. This cannot be blamed for James Garfield. The United States is not very sensitive to racial discrimination these days. Some politicians even use "racial discrimination" as a gimmick, which has indeed attracted many Democratic voters. Many American politicians in the 21st century fear "racism" and use "political correctness" as a criterion anytime and anywhere. Not in the 19th century. In fact, even the 21st century, racism in the United States has begun to rise. The real estate businessman is actually a perfect racist, but he is just hiding it better.
"Come on, Lob, you know I have no choice. It's not that I chose James, but that all the Republicans chose James together. If I were asked to decide, I would rather let you be president." Li Mu was open-minded in this matter. It's actually the same for anyone to be president. It really doesn't work. Li Mu still has the last resort.
If possible, Li Mu hopes that the so-called "last method" will never be used, not because of fear, but because of no need.
In fact, democratic politics is very nonsense in itself. The true meaning of democracy is violence by the majority against the minority, so should the president arise among the majority? According to the principle of minority obeying the majority, the answer seems to be the case, but according to more practical operations, the answer seems to be not. Li Mu actually hopes that the president will be represented by the minority, so that the president will be more humble, consider issues more comprehensively, and be more cautious when formulating national policies, so there should be fewer disputes.
Of course, this is just Li Mu's hope. In fact, this situation will never happen.
"It's a pity that you don't meet the president's standards. In fact, if possible, you are the most suitable person to be president. I believe that if you become president, America will definitely become the most powerful country on the planet within fifty years." Solomon Lob was not flattering, he really thought so.
"Come on, my friend, there is no such possibility anymore. Do what you should do." Li Mu did not consider those issues that were impossible at all. According to the strategy that Li Mu had discussed with Solomon Lob before, after the Olympics, Solomon Lob will go to Europe and do her best to develop the European market.
Although on the surface, Solomon Lob is only responsible for the business of the Junma Clothing Company, in fact, Solomon Lob's business scope is very flexible. Can't those who make clothing sell arms at the same time? Can't those who sell cars lay communication lines? Everything is possible. Solomon Lob is a frisbee thrown by Li Mu at Europe. It will not only attract border collies, but also Labrador, Golden Retriever Tour, etc.
"Yes, yes, I'll go to Paris in a few days. Finally, I want to remind you of a question, be careful of Grover Cleveland. I know that your relationship is good, but sometimes, not all friendships can be carried through, especially with a great starting point." Solomon Lob left, he gave Li Mu the reminder he deserved.
It's just a reminder.
Many times, "good relationship" does not mean that you will not make mistakes. Some people like to do something unpleasant under the premise of "I am for your own good". Perhaps the starting point is to really think about your friends, but the result is not satisfactory.
This is how Grover Cleveland. Recently, Grover Cleveland and Li Mu have more and more intersections. Sometimes they are in Fort Park, sometimes they are in Governor Island, and sometimes even at the Clinton Castle Hotel. Grover Cleveland always appears in front of Li Mu for various reasons, and their relationship is naturally getting closer and closer.
It cannot be said that Grover Cleveland was deliberately, perhaps, or not, it is possible, because of Grover Cleveland's political potential, Li Mu and Grover Cleveland have always maintained close relationships. In Li Mu's view, this is of course for future investment, but in the eyes of many other Democrats, Li Mu's behavior actually represents Li Mu's distrust of the Republican group.
Perhaps in the vague rumors, Li Mu's relationship with the Democrats is getting closer and closer. It is hard to say what the conservative Republicans led by James Garfield would think. After all, not all Republicans have confidence in Li Mu like Arthur, because the Junma Group and Time magazine, the Republican Party needs Li Mu, but it is not indispensable. Perhaps in the hearts of some Republicans, if they change their individual controls Junma Group and Time magazine, they might do better than Li Mu.
In fact, there is no need for Solomon Lob to remind him that Li Mu also realized this problem, and of course he realized that even though Situ Lei was already preparing for the worst case, even Li Mu himself did not realize that in fact, Li Mu was becoming more and more unscrupulous in doing things.
Perhaps to a deeper level, Li Mu also wants to see how far the conservatives in the Republican Party can do. It is indeed in recent years that Li Mu has taken advantage of the Democratic Party, and the Junma Group has also developed into the leading consortium in the United States. However, this will not become a reason for Li Mu to take the overall situation into consideration. Even James Garfield, while participating in the presidential election as a Republican candidate, will also accept political donations from the Democrats. What reason does Li Mu have to devote himself to the Republican Party?
Don’t joke, there is no enough interests, loyalty is nonsense. If the Democratic Party promises to give all Chinese people "supernational treatment", then Li Mu will immediately turn to support the Democratic Party. Even if he breaks away from the Republican Party and joins the Democratic Party, it will be fine. Anyway, this is not without precedent in American politics.
The relationship between Solomon Lob and Li Mu is still very good. At least they have consistent interests. Solomon Lob's career is also closely tied to the Junma Group. This can at least ensure that in many things, Solomon Lob can consider issues from Li Mu's standpoint, so after seeing Solomon Lob away, Li Mu still called Chu Wushuang.
"Look for a few people and keep an eye on Samuel Tilden and Grover Cleveland. I need to know their every move." Li Mu is not afraid of people's scheming, but he is not willing to be coaxed and played by others. This phone call has no other meaning, it is just a plan ahead. You must not have the intention to harm others, and you must be guarded against others.
Chapter completed!