The Democratic Party and the Republican Party are currently pouring sewage on each other, and the overall performance of the Republican Party in the past few years of Ulysses Grant's administration is indeed not good enough, but if the Democratic Party comes to power, it will not be much better.

Generally speaking, what the Republican Party can give Li Mu now, the Democratic Party can't give it, after all, it is the Republican Party on the stage, even if Samuel Tilden gives Li Mu the position of Secretary of State, then Li Mu must first send Samuel Tilden to the presidential throne.

In fact, in Li Mu's memory, although Samuel Tilden has been very vocal in recent years, he has not been successfully elected, so instead of throwing himself into the arms of the Democratic Party now, it is better to wait for Grover Cleveland to grow up.

As a mature politician, Samuel Tilden didn't expect to have a meal with Li Mu, so he pulled Li Mu into the camp of the Democratic Party, so although he failed to achieve his goal, Samuel Tilden was not depressed.

At least Samuel Tilden has understood Li Mu's attitude towards the Republican Party, and that is enough.

Li Mu and Samuel Tilden's dinner did not intend to hide from anyone, New York is too important for both the Democrats and the Republicans, including Castle Clinton, God knows how many eyeliners the Democrats and Republicans have placed, this simply cannot be stopped.

Early the next morning, as Li Mu had imagined, Arthur went to Governor's Island to visit Li Mu again.

Li Mu received Arthur in a relatively more serious office, not in the garden.

"It's going to make me sad that you don't trust me so much." Li Mu was blunt and expressed disgust at the suspicion of the Republican Party.

"It just shows that your role is getting more and more important, and I thought you'd be happy about it." Arthur was very interested in the grapes that the first snow had delivered, and for the first time he did not ask for wine.

"You're almost there, I'm not a kid who can be happy for a day with two sweet dates, I can tell you, Samuel Tilden's price is not low, and if you don't like your offer, then I really can't guarantee what choice will be made in the end." Li Mu took the opportunity to ask for benefits, the Republican Party could find out that Li Mu and Samuel Tilden had dinner together, and it is impossible for us to know what Li Mu and Samuel Tilden talked about.

"I'm relieved if you can say that," Arthur picked up a grape and threw it into the air, then tried to catch it with his mouth, but accidentally smashed it on the nose, causing a mess.

Since he is willing to negotiate the conditions, it means that Li Mu has not yet decided to defect to the Democratic Party, which is undoubtedly good news for the Republican Party, because Li Mu's decision will likely directly affect the voting results in Massachusetts, New York, and Hawaii.

This is not alarmist, in Massachusetts, Li Mu has absolute influence, which is also the nest of the Junma Group.

In New York, the strength of the Junma Group should not be underestimated, except for the Junma Arms Company, the Junma Group does not have the Junma Automobile Factory, the Junma Electric Company, the Tianma Construction Company, and the "Time Magazine" and other enterprises in New York, which makes the Junma Group have a strong competitiveness in New York.

After Hawaii became the 36th state of the United States, the Kufma Group began to continue to immigrate to Hawaii, and the new immigrants not only came from the Far East, but also from South America, which made the Chinese population in Hawaii more and more, and is now the largest ethnic group in Hawaii.

In the above three states, if you count the direct votes that Li Muneng can influence, you may not be able to confront the Republican Party, but if you add the supporters of the original Democratic Party, this is enough to have a decisive impact on the voting results.

"I would like to ask for the introduction of an access system in the publishing industry and in the arms industry." Li Mushi opened his mouth widely, this is the rhythm of preparing to monopolize the arms industry and the publishing industry.

The so-called "access system" is a compulsory act that restricts capital from entering the market.

For example, in the current publishing industry in the United States, no matter what kind of cat or dog it is, as long as you have two spare money in your hand, you can make up a newspaper to play with.

After the introduction of the access system, the threshold of the publishing industry will be raised indefinitely, and if anyone wants to enter the market, they must first get Li Mu's consent.

As a matter of fact, there are some clauses similar to the "access system" in the US publishing industry at present, and these clauses were made by the American Press Trade Association led by Time Magazine, and have not been officially recognized; if Washington can fix these terms in the form of law, then the American Press Trade Association will reasonably and legally monopolize the US publishing industry, thus completely controlling US public opinion.

In this way, it is powerful, others still don't understand how powerful public opinion can be, but Li Mu knows that if he can control public opinion, then it means that Li Mu will have the power to influence the political situation in the United States.

It is also necessary to establish an "access system" for the arms industry, and in the United States, the threshold for entering the arms industry is even lower, regardless of whether it is a doctor or a teacher, as long as you have a dilapidated lathe and a simple garage at home, you can switch to making guns and selling them at any time, as long as someone is willing to buy them and pay the taxes in full, you don't even need to apply for a business license.

Although the current Junma Arms Company has no rivals in the U.S. market, Li Mu wants to completely change this situation of coming and leaving as soon as he wants, how important the arms industry is to a country, how can it be so rash? In Li Mu's opinion, if you want to enter the arms industry, you must first prepare a deposit of 18 million, otherwise God knows if the rifles made by those doctors will explode.

If there is an accident in the operation of the factory, or something is wrong with the factory's products, then the fine will be deducted from the deposit, and if the deposit is deducted, then the factory can be closed.

Having said that, there is another question that needs to be clarified, who should make this decision on the fine and what is the standard of the fine.

Li Mu is also prepared for this, and just this weekend, a U.S. arms industry association led by the Junma Arms Factory and responded by the Springfield Arms Factory, the New Haven Artillery Factory, and the Hartford Arms Factory will be established, and all future fines decisions will be made by this organization.

Well, given the relationship between these four companies, it seems that Junma Group is indeed shameless, but in the capital market, people who want face can't live, and only people who don't have face can live forever.

"No problem..."Arthur took care of everything, but the next sentence almost crooked Li Mu's nose: "I can help you convey it, but I don't guarantee that it will be allowed." ”

Talking for a long time is the same as not saying it, if what Li Mu wants is just to convey it, there is still so much money to talk about...

"I'm a little curious, who are you going to convey it to?" Li Mu was more curious about Arthur's position.

Ulysses Grant has determined that he will not be re-elected, and Arthur will have to find another thigh to hug so that life can be comfortable.

Li Mu doesn't need to hug his thighs, Li Mu is different from Arthur, Arthur is a politician, Li Mu is a businessman, and he is a handful of businessmen at the top of the pyramid, so Li Mu himself is a thigh.

"Who else could it be? Of course, it is James, and if Mr. President does not run, then James has the biggest chance of winning. Arthur had already made up his mind and had chosen the thickest-looking thigh.

"Your decision is not very wise..."Li Mu knew that the James Arthur was talking about was James Bryan, although Li Mu and James Bryan had a good relationship, but Li Mu knew very well that James Bryan did not win.

"Who knows... Now it's all messed up, betting on this kind of thing in advance, it can only depend on God's will, we only do what we have to do. "Arthur can't help it, let's pick a general from the inside.

From Arthur's words, Li Mu can feel how chaotic the current Republican Party is, Ulysses Grant does not run, and it is not only Li Mu's plan that is not the only one.

As a national hero during the Civil War, Ulysses Grant has high prestige among the people, so he can serve two consecutive terms as president of the United States, and even such a person cannot lead the United States out of the predicament, so how can voters continue to believe in the Republican Party?

If Li Mu remembers correctly, this presidential election should be the election of Ohio Governor Hayes.

Of course, now Li Mu does not follow his memory 100%, if James Bryan agrees to Li Mu's request, then Li Mu will definitely do everything possible to make James Bryan elected.

Sending Arthur away, Li Mu is still living his secluded life on Governor's Island, anyway, Li Mu's conditions have already been opened, although the asking price is a bit high, but the business, isn't it just a price to pay back.

Li Mu, who stayed on Governor's Island, was not idle, and as time went by, at the end of September, the first specialty store for men's clothing was finally ready to open.

The first men's clothing store is located next door to the urban beauty store, and the two stores together occupy almost the entire first floor of the "boss" of the "Four Brothers of Fort".

Unlike urban beauty stores, men's clothing doesn't sell formal wear, but all about gadgets and casual clothes, jeans, martin boots, lighters, belts and the like.

After seeing the plan written by Li Mu himself, Solomon Lob contracted all the preparatory work for the store, and really regarded men's clothing as a career.

Solomon Lob has a shrewd vision of Jewish tradition, and with all his efforts, Li Mu naturally does not need to worry about the preparation of men's clothing, all Li Mu did was to call Sammy Larkin and order Time Magazine to cooperate with Solomon Lob in publicity.

On September 30th, the grand opening of men's clothing, Li Mu, as the largest shareholder and chief designer, came to the opening site.

As the first men's clothing store to sell finished products, men's clothing attracted the attention of almost all New York men, and just like when the urban beauty store opened, there were hardly any ordinary customers on the first day, and only those who received invitations were eligible to enter the store to choose.

"Reem, what kind of are you messing with? If you want me to pay willingly, please show more sincerity, okay? "Whoever dares to drum with Li Mu face to face like this, John Rockefeller is the only one in New York.

"Shut up, the things here are not meant for you, buy them or not!" For this kind of person who doesn't know how to lift, Li Mu is definitely not polite.

Who was Rockefeller?

Rockefeller is the boss of Standard Oil, the first billionaire officially recognized by the United States, and such a person has to find a tailor to customize a pair of socks, and it is impossible to look at the big road goods that men wear here.

"That's how you treat your customers? It's too much. "Rockefeller is here to smash the field today, and it seems that he is on a par with Li Mu.

"Come on, John, I just saw that you bought three sets of fishing rods." J· P. Morgan didn't give face and exposed Rockefeller's old bottom.

There are some things in the store that are quite good, such as fish rods, which is one of the fist products of men's clothing stores.

The steel used in the men's clothing store is the latest model produced by Carnegie Riem Steel, this steel is tough, strong, and does not rust, it is a must-have tool for all fishing enthusiasts, and at present, only the men's clothing store in the world can provide this kind of fishing rod.

"Haha, that's right, the fishing rods here are not bad, you should get a set too." John D. Rockefeller didn't blush at all, and he was proud of his vision.

J· P. Morgan looked at Rockefeller with the same eyes as he looked at Erha, and he didn't know which mental hospital didn't close its doors and ran out of such a guy.

Arthur also came to attend the opening ceremony of the men's outfit, but Arthur brought bad news to Li Mu: "Ream, James does not agree to your request, he thinks your asking price is too high. ”

This Nima is not right, shouldn't it be bargained? How can you refuse in one bite?

"Oh, if he doesn't agree, forget it." Li Mu didn't entangle, James disagreed, and what about Hayes, the three-legged toad is not easy to find, and there are many two-legged people.

"The main thing is the access system of the arms industry, Li Mu, Reem, you have to know that the arms industry is too important for a country, and the current monopoly of the Junma Arms Company on the US arms industry has caused dissatisfaction among many people, and if an access system comes out again, I am afraid that many people will not be able to sleep at night." Arthur explained carefully, trying to defend James Bryan.

What Arthur said is also the truth, although Li Mu has always shown that he is a qualified American, after all, he still has a Chinese identity, and this identity itself will attract suspicion for Li Mu.

Or is racial discrimination at work, this thing has not disappeared until the 21st century, and it is even more rampant in the 19th century, the emergence of Li Mu and the Junma Group, to a certain extent, curbed the spread of racial discrimination, but did not make racial discrimination completely disappear.