In Sheffield's eyes, Chicago is the territory of the Yankees and belongs to the northern states. It is not far from major northern cities such as Boston, New York, and Philadelphia in a straight line.

But in the eyes of citizens of the northeastern states of the United States, Chicago is not like this. The city belongs to the state of Illinois, and Illinois belongs to the midwestern part of the United States in the eyes of many and is not considered part of the northeastern states.

Different groups have completely different understandings of regions. Take the South of the United States as an example. The Dixie group includes all the states of the Confederacy. In political terminology, there is also a name for the Southern Base. The Southern Base was a military base after the Civil War until

During the Vietnam War, for nearly a hundred years, the states that were firmly controlled by the Democratic Party included, but were not all, the Confederate States. But in fact, the number in the Great South exceeded this number.

The electrification of the South planned by Sheffield actually included sixteen states, none of which included the Great Western states. It also included Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland, which were swing states during the Civil War. These states were all based on plantations at the time.

The economy is dominated by the United States, but it does not break away from the federal government of the United States.

This division is just like some people in the Republic think that the south is the Qinling Mountains and the Huaihe River, and some people think it is the Yangtze River. In terms of dialect standards, Sichuan is also closer to the north. There is no unified standard.

Chicago, as a standard Yankee territory in Sheffield's eyes, is actually similar to how Hubei people feel. The west side of Chicago is already dominated by agriculture, while the north and east sides of Chicago are dominated by industry.

Therefore, the votes of both the agricultural population and the industrial population must be taken into consideration. Whether it is the Democratic Party or the Republican Party, they often consider the balance and place the main battlefield in Chicago.

"I actually hate Illinois very much!" Sheffield turned his back to Edith Rockefeller, but his ears could still hear the sound of the young woman changing clothes. There was nothing he could do about it.

"Let me guess, the most iconic political figure in Illinois is Lincoln, and this place is also called the Land of Lincoln. That's why you hate Illinois!" Edith Rockefeller said while changing clothes, "Actually, your family is second to none in the South.

, why are you still so vindictive?"

Tsk! If I win, I will be the best in the entire United States now. I should be in Moscow now, prostitute until I lose contact, and still struggle hard with a heavy burden? But it can’t be done now. If two consecutive generations of heirs are ineffective, then it will be the first

The two Vanderbilts, whose opportunities have been misappropriated by others, are now living in Paris, forcing them to accept a premature beating from society.

Just as he was thinking about carrying the weight forward, a pair of pajamas fell from the sky and covered Sheffield's head. He stretched out his hand to pull off the pajamas. It seemed that he could smell the feminine scent on it. It must have been changed.

"I still think that as a supporter of the Democratic Party, meeting with Republican candidates should be avoided!" While Sheffield was speaking, Edith Rockefeller had already walked up to him and put on a rather charming outfit.

The conservatively dressed man asked, "How's it going? It's wrapped tightly. Are you relieved now?"

"Well! No, what does this have to do with me!" Sheffield squeezed out a wry smile. Why did Edith Rockefeller always have the illusion that she was a peerless beauty? Throwing away the photo filters of the times, she could only be regarded as a seven-year-old.

As for girls, at most they are considered good in the same class.

"Stop making trouble, going out now seems too deliberate, as if I have raised a little one here." Edith Rockefeller looked at Sheffield for a long time, found a bow tie from the closet and put it on Sheffield.

I forgot to remind you, "The new one I bought recently is not from McCormick."

Edith Rockefeller no longer used the word husband when she spoke, but Sheffield happened to be thinking about other things and skipped it.

Near noon, William McKinley was led into the villa by his servants. His hair was meticulously combed. William McKinley, who was in his fifties, had already served as a lawyer, county prosecutor, representative and governor. He was considered a senior politician.

. This age is not too old for a politician, and it is still an age where he can make great achievements. Presidents like Kennedy and Zipperton are still in the minority.

As a minor, Sheffield naturally didn't have any vision problems. He remembered William McKinley's appearance at a glance, and a person's name suddenly flashed in his mind. Churchill, the burial man of the British Empire. William McKinley

His appearance is very similar to that of Churchill in his old age. With sharp edges, commanding gaze, and meticulous hairstyle, he seems to be a very powerful figure.

However, after the real meeting, William McKinley greeted Edith Rockefeller skillfully with a respectful and polite expression, "When I last saw John, Edith was still a lady. Now she is a lady."

The First Lady of Chicago."

"I'm not the first lady of Chicago, I'm just Edith Rockefeller." Edith Rockefeller corrected her calmly, then invited William McKinley to sit down in the room, not forgetting to introduce Sheffield, "

This man is the heir to the Sheffield Consolidated Company, and seldom leaves Texas himself, but is at present conducting business in Chicago, and is temporarily residing with me."

Compared to Edith Rockefeller's grace and grace, Sheffield frowned, feeling as if he was possessed by tens of thousands of farts.

"Huh!" This kind of introduction made William McKinley not know how to respond. Citizens of the United States have always admired politicians who dare to go to the battlefield. Naturally, he was also a soldier. He participated in the war during the Civil War and finally retired with the rank of major. With his smooth career,

, he naturally knows a thing or two about the large landowners who have roots in Texas.

He also knew that the Sheffield family had only kept a low profile for about ten years after the war. As the Democratic Party counterattacked in the southern states, it quickly regained its strength and was deeply bound to the Democrats. He is a Republican and is determined to be a leader.

The presidential candidate appeared, and such a person appeared at Edith Rockefeller's home. For a while, William McKinley had so many thoughts that he felt confused.

"William Sheffield, I am very happy to meet Mr. William. I heard that Mr. Governor has some achievements and connections in the banking industry. I believe that the primary election within the Republican Party will be full of confidence now." Sheffield took the initiative to reach out and talk to William Mai.

Holding together gold and profit, the United States' power-money politics has a long history, dating back to the founding of the country. It is not a problem which candidate's assets do not far exceed those of ordinary citizens.

"Although I am determined to show greater political ambitions and benefit the citizens of the entire United States, my opponents are also very powerful!" William McKinley nodded slightly, actually trying to get something useful out of Sheffield's mouth.

information.

How is this possible? How could a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party surrender to the enemy before the battle? Sheffield did not say a word of nonsense in front of the old political gangster. Since he knew that he might not be William McKinley's debate opponent, then he

Just don't say a word.

The three of them sat down. Sheffield opened a book directly and started without caring about the content. He acted as if your affairs have nothing to do with me and you can treat me as nothing. No war, no peace, no defense, no surrender, no death, no leaving.

This is the current state of Sheffield.

Anyway, he was not going to say another word, and he would not leave even if William McKinley wanted to say anything. He would just sit here anyway. With a posture of passive resistance, William McKinley really had no choice.

"William is not an outsider, Mr. William McKinley!" Edith Rockefeller slowly opened her mouth to smooth things over for Sheffield, "If you have something to say, you can say it directly. In fact, there is nothing that you can avoid."

"That's right, it's nothing more than a transaction of power and money. There's nothing to avoid." Sheffield's voice came from behind, and he really didn't regard himself as an outsider at all.

William McKinley really came here to seek some support. You must know that the oil industry employs a lot of workers. To a large extent, if you can deal with the boss, you can deal with most of the people in the industry. So sooner or later, you have to visit the Rockefeller family.

Of course, we will also visit other industry giants in the future.

However, the purpose of directly looking for the old Rockefeller seemed too obvious. Coupled with Chicago's geographical location and his relationship with Edith Rockefeller in Chicago, William McKinley chose to save the country through a curve and prepared to take a woman's route.

William McKinley elaborated on his current views on the economy of the United States, and at the same time paid tribute to the giants of various industries. He believed that many giant companies actually played a role in developing the economy. Then he changed the topic and continued, "I believe this is not just

It is in the interest of the North and the entire United States."

While speaking, William McKinley's eyes still fell on Sheffield. Obviously, the addition after this sentence was directed at this famous Democratic Party donor.

"Similarly, Wilkins once said in Arlington, by the way, Mr. William McKinley is also from Ohio, right? Sure enough, people in the same place have similar ideas." Sheffield put down his hands and the old god said.

, "Protecting the interests of industry giants? This sounds good..."

"Of course, Master William, as far as I know, Sheffield United Company is also booming in various fields." William McKinley's eyes lit up, and he seemed to feel that there was a dawn of defeating the enemy without fighting.

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Chapter completed!