The reason why the United States ignores the army is because the United States lacks natural enemies in the continental states and no country can pose a threat to the United States, so naturally there is no need for the United States to maintain a strong army.

Of course, the United States does not pay attention to the military. The American strategy of raising soldiers is to hide soldiers from the people. Because guns cannot be banned in the United States, there are many good people who use guns. The National Rifle Association played a great role in this regard. In the war, organizing the National Guards of each state would be enough to cope with it. After all, raising soldiers is very expensive. At this stage, the United States is still mainly engaged in developing its economic strength, just like the Republic at the end of the 20th century. At that time, the Republic had to develop its economy, and the first thing it had to do was to disarmament. At least this would save a lot of military spending and spend money where it needed more.

The establishment of Vladivostok completely broke the security of the United States in a corner. Although the Russian Empire was in decline, the lean camel was larger than a horse. Staying next to this polar bear, it would be impossible not to sharpen its claws. Therefore, Congress decided to set up a standing army in Vladivostok, and the scale was even larger than Li Mu had imagined. According to the plan of the Ministry of War, the United States must maintain the size of at least five infantry divisions in Vladivostok, so that it can fight against the Russian threat.

Referring to the size of the First Cavalry Division, the five infantry divisions have about 80,000 people, requiring thousands of low-level officers and dozens of senior officers. This is a big piece of fat. Many people are staring at these vacant positions, including Li Mu. If possible, Li Mu hopes that Yan Hu can also become the chief officer of a certain division. The benefits of this to Chinese are self-evident.

Of course, Li Mu does not need to operate Yan Hu's affairs now. Yan Hu is now Will's direct descendant, and Will will help Yan Hu do his best to fight for it, so Li Mu still went to Vladivostok as planned.

This trip may take several months, and Gloria and Chuxue will also take their children to Vladivostok with Li Mu. Gloria and Chuxue have no objection to Li Mu's arrangements. On the contrary, they are a little excited. In the next few months, New York may become a vortex center, so it will be better to leave early.

On the same day James Garfield left New York for Washington, Li Mu's family also took the train to San Francisco. They will stay in San Francisco for a week and then go to Vladivostok together after all the prepared supplies arrived.

What Li Mu didn't expect was that this time Yan's father and Yan's mother also went to Vladivostok with him. If possible, Yan's father and Yan's mother even wanted to go back to their hometown in Shanxi to worship their ancestors.

This should not be a problem. Although Li Mu was on the blacklist of the Qing government, the Yan family was not within this range. This should be attributed more to Yan Hu's reputation within the US military. Like Li Mu, the Yan family has now joined the American nationality. For the sake of nationality, the Qing government will not cause trouble for the Yan family. If it is not a good cause, this will lead to diplomatic disputes.

Unlike New York State's efficient state, when Li Mu arrived in San Francisco, the California elections had not yet ended completely, but the results should not be much different from the predictions before the election. California is the traditional sphere of influence of the Republican Party. Before the election, James Garfield will win all the electoral votes in California in almost all pre-election forecasts.

On the night Li Mu arrived in San Francisco, California Gov. Watson Squire held a grand welcome dinner for Li Mu. Of course, this dinner had another meaning, also to celebrate the Republican victory in the California election.

Li Mu and Watson Squire are also old friends, and the topic is of course not limited to elections. Compared with elections, Watson Squire attaches more importance to the investment of Junma Group in California. In the gubernatorial election half a year ago, it was precisely because of the support of Chinese in California that Watson Squire was able to be re-elected as governor of California.

"Investing in California is a mutually beneficial thing. As long as the California government guarantees the interests of Junma Group, Junma Group's investment in California will continue to increase in the future. We all have confidence in California. How beautiful Oakland is now is also obvious to everyone. California will definitely be better in the future." Li Mu said to Watson Squire of course, saying that Watson Squire is different from James Garfield. James Garfield wants balance, want Li Mu to have a more social responsibility and allow more people to share the success of Junma Group. Watson Squire only needs political achievements. As long as Junma Group can bring benefits to Watson Squire, Watson Squire will not limit the expansion of Junma Group.

There is indeed no restrictions. Even from a certain perspective, Chinese people are in a better situation in California than in New York State. Oakland next to San Francisco is a city completely built by Chinese. Chinese people are the owners of Oakland. In the entire Californian, Chinese people have also increased their voice. Just last year, Chinese people have entered the state Senate, which can strengthen the social status of Chinese to the greatest extent.

Junma Group's investment in California has indeed been increasing in recent years. From the initial branch of Junma Weapons Company to the current California Communications Company, all branches of Junma Group have branches in Oakland. Oakland has also become Junma Group's business center on the West Coast. Even the headquarters of Pacific Company is here. Pacific Company is also the only subsidiary of Junma Group that has its headquarters outside New York.

Before Li Mu began to immigrate to Alaska, San Francisco was the first stop for Chinese people to enter the United States. After many Chinese came to the United States, they chose to live in Oakland. In Oakland, Chinese people did not feel any rejection. This city even raised Chinese to a position as important as English. As one of the official terms, this also means that in Oakland, no matter in any occasion, as long as there is an English place, there must be Chinese prompts. Many Chinese people do not even need to learn English specifically, and using Chinese is enough to meet their life needs.

Of course, considering the future integration, learning English is also necessary. Junma Affiliated School has made great efforts in this regard. In order to improve the English level of Chinese people, Junma Affiliated School has opened night schools and language training classes. It is very convenient for Chinese people to learn English.

"Of course, California's future will definitely be better. We all firmly believe in this. California is also the most inclusive state in the United States. Whether it is Chinese, white, or Mexican, they all live happily in California." Watson Squire is very proud. At this point, California is doing a good job now.

Of course, this has a lot to do with the improvement of the overall social status of Chinese people. When Junma Group did not appear before, the situation of Chinese in California was not good. For a while, they were suppressed by the California government very much. The emergence of Junma Group changed all this. Just like before, Chinese people have their own residential areas, but they used to be called Chinatown and now they are called Oakland. This little change is enough to explain many problems.

"I heard some bad rumors some time ago. What I want to make clear here is that I personally have a completely open attitude towards Oakland, and the state government will not point fingers at the Oakland Municipal Government. Of course, it would be better if Junma Affiliated Schools are willing to properly open some educational resources. We have too many places to spend money, and the investment in education is far from enough." Watson Squire still revealed that he hopes Junma Affiliated Schools are properly open. There is no way. Just like James Garfield is not able to promote Junma Affiliated Schools nationwide, the California government is also not rich.

Running education is a very expensive thing. Everyone knows that "a century-long plan is based on education." At that time, the Republic began to tilt resources towards education after becoming rich. Before becoming rich, it was not as much as possible. The entire country had no money, and it was just a thought to improve the level of education.

The current situation in the United States is worse than that in the original Republic. Before the Republic began "nine-year compulsory education", at least parents could always find schools as long as they were willing to send their children to schools. The current situation in the United States is that there are no schools at all. There are only a few schools in some big cities, but it is not enough to provide educational resources for all students of appropriate age, so Junma Affiliated Schools are so hated.

"The resources of Junma Affiliated School are also very limited. You know, I founded Junma Affiliated School entirely to eliminate the worries of Junma Group employees and allow them to devote more energy to their work, so that Junma Affiliated School has Junma Affiliated School. So in essence, even if Junma Affiliated School has excess educational resources, it is also provided to the employees and families of Junma Group. Those who have not worked hard for Junma Group cannot infringe on the normal interests of employees." Li Mu was very persistent in this regard. This is not a good person. Even if Junma Affiliated School opens up all educational resources, it is impossible to solve the practical problem of lack of educational resources. As long as there are still students of appropriate age in the United States that cannot enroll, then some people will envy, jealous and hate Junma Affiliated School.

Thanks to the United States for its protection system for private property, even if Li Mu is so selfish, no one can restrict Li Mu from a legal perspective. At most, Li Mu can only criticize him for not being publicly moral.

However, things like "public morality" have always been a luxury for arms dealers. The arms dealers make things that can kill people. People with public morality cannot do this job.

"—Although there are so many difficulties, as a company in charge, Junma Group is willing to contribute as much as possible. I think donation is a good way. There is a foundation under Lily and Laura. I think they are willing to donate one, no, two, two elementary and one middle school to San Francisco." Li Mu can help, but it cannot be in the name of Junma Group, which will cause endless trouble.

A charity foundation is a good thing. It can prevent those women from doing nothing and spend small money to do big things. Of course, one or two schools will not solve the problem, but it is helpful to solve the problem. This is enough. I believe that Time magazine will follow up in time. Since it has spent money, it will cost you a lot of money.

"Thank you very much, I think Lily and Laura's foundation will definitely receive a thank you letter from the California government." Watson Squire has a bad appetite, as long as he gets a little bit of gain.

If this matter can be accomplished, of course, it is one of Watson Squire's political achievements. Even if Li Mu does not ask, Watson Squire will hype it up. All those involved will get enough benefits. The foundation will gain praise. Watson Squire's political achievements. As for those schools, it is not important, it is not important at all. Watson Squire won't care whether the Mexican children have the opportunity to receive education. Anyway, they don't pay taxes and have no right to vote at all. There is no benefit to please them, just like the Chinese before.

Gloria is still very enthusiastic about charity. Since the establishment of the Laura and Gloria Foundation, the foundation has received more than 20 million US dollars in donations. Education has always been the best way to charity. The Laura and Gloria Foundation have donated to all elementary schools in Massachusetts and New York. Although the donation is not much, the benefits obtained are tangible.

The foundation is actually a powerful tool for the party to fight against differences. For example, when choosing donations, the Laura and Gloria Foundation have no difference in name, but they are very flexible in actual operations. When the same school building is maintained, the Republican-ruled cities will donate more funds. In cities under the Democratic Party, the donation will be less funds, or there will be no donation at all. Under the asymmetry of information, many ordinary people will not know the difference, but under the hype of those who are interested, dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party will begin to accumulate, and sometimes changes will happen little by little.

"No problem, we will donate two elementary schools and one middle school in San Francisco. Elementary schools will have libraries and canteens, and middle schools will have sports fields and study rooms. I'm glad we can contribute." Gloria agreed very happily. Anyway, donating to anyone is a donation. San Francisco can bring benefits to Junma Group, so donating to San Francisco is also related. Anyway, most of the money will be back in Li Mu's pocket after a circle.
Chapter completed!