The journey starts from the Titanic

After listening to Eugene’s introduction, Roosevelt nodded and said: "Yes. The progress of the shipyard is satisfactory. I hope the Bethlehem Shipyard can seize the time to produce more and better warships. The United States of America needs more like Bethlehem. To defend our interests."

Shan Situ Nan's gaze couldn't help falling from the steel jungle in the distance to the tall and strong figure of Franklin Roosevelt beside him.

In his previous life, Situ Nan was not unfamiliar with his face that was widely circulated all over the world. Although he looked much younger now, he recognized him as soon as he met Situ Nan.

This guy is a born politician!Looking at Franklin Roosevelt, who was talking with Eugene gracefully with a friendly face, Situ Nan thought for the first time.

The lofty goal of "defending the democracy and freedom of the United States" comes with open mouth?What a joke, except for the United States in the early days of the founding of the United States, after being suppressed by the British for a period of time, what other country can threaten American democracy and freedom?

Instead, Americans screaming for democracy and freedom expanded from the 13 eastern states along the Atlantic coast to the west coast of the Pacific coast.So only democratic and free Americans threaten others. How can they be threatened by others?

When these warships go out, it’s not bad for the Germans to stop crying, and come to threaten the national freedom of the United States?But it is also true. If you want to succeed in doing big things, you must have a resounding banner. First, you must occupy the highest point of morality. Even if you do bad things, you must first wrap yourself in a beautiful coat.

Just like his predecessor, Gatling, invented the machine gun, but no one in the United States cared about it, so he went to Britain.He told the British that the Gatling gun was used to save more people, and the British, who knew it, used the machine gun to bloodbath their natives in Africa.

Situ Nan thought, no wonder this guy was able to become the president of the United States continuously with a crippled body. You must know that the people who can become the president of the United States are all politicians at the level of movie kings. They have a dark belly and are cruel. He also happens to be able to manage a good reputation, and his agitation is often convincing. It can be described as a combination of the devil and the angel.

Situ Nan had to admit that Franklin Roosevelt was such a person. Although he was still young, he had already shown this talent.He seems to be born to do this job.

Born in a political family, graduated from Harvard, well-educated, eloquence and thinking are first-rate, handsome and sunny, enthusiastic towards others, natural affinity and leadership.

The most important thing is that this person can bring benefits to himself.Under the influence of his uncle Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin was also keen to expand the strength of the US navy, so soon he came to inspect the Bethlehem Shipyard.

Situ Nan actually had a good impression of this person. Although he was a little disdainful of the high-sounding words of the other party, he knew that this was only a performance that the other party's identity must perform.

Don’t you also wear a mask?At least, knowing the other party's future achievements, why is it not easy to betray him?

Chapter 129 Roosevelt's Friendship

When visiting the shipyard in the morning, Situ Nan had no chance to talk to Roosevelt, but the opportunity came in the afternoon.

Bethlehem United Steel Company is a bit criticized by Situ Nan because this company has liked to build large entertainment and leisure facilities around the company's factory since Charles Schwab.Golf courses are one of them.

This is a nine-shot golf course. A tall man is swinging hard. His posture is standard, his movements are skillful, and his expression is confident and focused.

After the ball traversed an elegant arc in the air, it landed steadily beside the distant hole. This is a remarkable result.

All this fell in the eyes of Situ Nan.He clapped his hands and applauded: "Awesome! Mr. Roosevelt, your skills are amazing!"

"Thank you." Franklin Roosevelt smiled gracefully.

"Let's go over there for a drink! I believe Eugene has prepared a drink." Situ Nan stood with Franklin Roosevelt with a golf club in his hand.

"Okay." Franklin Roosevelt nodded.

Just after a small ball game, the relationship between the two became more intimate.One of them is a business talent, and the other is a rising star in politics. Both of them are young people, so they are relatively easy to talk about.

"Mr. Way, I have a question. Do you have any thoughts on the war in Europe?" Franklin Roosevelt who was walking in the front suddenly looked back at Situ Nan.

How could this question stump Situ Nan? He didn't know how many times he had said it.But also, big people get together, and the war in Europe is a hot topic for them to discuss.

Especially after the recent implementation of the unrestricted submarine war in Germany, discussions on this aspect have been abounding in both ordinary people and business and political circles.

Talking about politics, enthusiastic about debate, and caring about current affairs are the characteristics of Americans.They are very concerned about everything around them and are always ready to protect their own interests from harm.

Situ Nan smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Roosevelt, my Navy Deputy Commander, this time you came to supervise and inspect our Berkeley Shipyard. Doesn't it explain everything?

The war in Europe is a great opportunity for us. The achievements of the United States in the past two or three years are obvious to all. If it were not for the German submarine problem, it is estimated that we could still stay aside and live a prosperous and isolated life. day.

But things always change a bit, right?Doesn't the increasingly harsher voice from the White House explain everything?In short, the United States will not stand idly by.

I don't doubt that the Entente will win the final victory, but we are the only real winners.Isn't it?"

Franklin Roosevelt nodded frequently after hearing it, and everyone with discerning eyes saw the current situation. Situ Nan's words would not surprise Franklin Roosevelt too much.

But he is more knowledgeable than the conservative diehards in China.Those short-sighted guys have scruples about European affairs. They don't want the United States to participate in European wars. They just want to live comfortably in the Americas. They don't know that now is a good time for the United States to expand its power.

After all, the increasingly powerful production in the United States needs the world market, and now that the Europeans are willing to give up their market without taking the initiative?

Franklin Roosevelt thought.

The two happily went under the tent next to the stadium, Eugene Fudgedgrass greeted him, and beside him was his prepared drinks and snacks.

"Let's toast! For the friendship between Bethlehem and the Navy!" Eugene suggested.

The three toast frequently.

Eugene was a little pleased with Franklin Roosevelt, and from time to time he flattered the undersecretary of the Navy. Situ Nan sat aside and smiled and listened.He didn't say much, but Franklin Roosevelt felt far-sighted and admired.

I thought: No wonder this person manages his career so successfully at a young age, not only has an exquisite heart, but also sees farther than others.

Franklin Roosevelt did not know much about Situ Nan's background, but it was much more than the average person. The Roosevelt family has a long history in the United States and has deep connections, making it one of the best political families.Although he didn't have much contact, he still knew something about Franklin Roosevelt, the emerging power of Situ Nan.

His cousin, Theodore Roosevelt, used to forcefully suppress monopolies during his tenure. A number of trusts such as Mobil Oil, U.S. Steel, and American Tobacco have all been ravaged by teddy bears.

He offended all the eastern monopoly consortia, and the Roosevelt family became an unpopular role for those eastern monopoly consortia.

If Franklin Roosevelt wants to make a big difference in politics in the future, he must have strong financial support behind him, and Rockefeller, who was offended by the Roosevelt family, certainly did not want to see the Roosevelt family enter the White House, so Franklin, who is quite deep in the city. Roosevelt believed that Situ Nan, an emerging force in the west, could undoubtedly be a big boost to his future summit.

Franklin Roosevelt knew the favor of Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company, but he valued the potential stock of Stuart more.

He glanced at Situ Nan with admiration, "Mr. William, I heard that you have a lot of industries in the west and they are developing very well. I often hear Uncle Teddy (Theodore Roosevelt) say that he went to the west to graze when he was young. He still misses the deeds of that period. I really want to go to the west to take a look at the opportunity. The scenery of California is really exciting!" Franklin Roosevelt sighed.

"Thank you. But if Mr. Roosevelt comes to Los Angeles, I would be happy to be your tour guide. The vast plains, steep mountains, dense forests, golden deserts, and the enthusiastic California people will impress Mr. Roosevelt. of."

Situ Nan enthusiastically invited.Franklin Roosevelt's favor, he readily accepted it.As the saying goes, people respect me, and I respect others. Making good friends with such a big boss in the future can make myself more politically convenient.

"By the way, I have a question, Mr. Roosevelt, it is said that you have served as the legal counsel of Anliangtang?" Situ Nan asked.

In his previous life, Situ Nan often heard that Franklin Roosevelt had a good relationship with the Chinese in the United States, so he was a little curious.If it is true, it may be helpful to his future actions to improve the status of Chinese in the United States.

Franklin Roosevelt was a little surprised, but he nodded and said, "Yes. I had just finished law studies at Harvard at the time, and Mr. Stuart Meiden asked me to serve as their legal counsel. I know some Chinese people who are very hardworking. But they are often treated unequally, so they have been given some legal help. Mr. William, why did you suddenly think of this problem?"

Situ Nan touched his nose, fingered his hair and eyes, and smiled, "Mr. Roosevelt is really a righteous and friendly person. For your friendship with our Chinese, I toast you a cup."

Situ Nan said sincerely.In history, Franklin D. Roosevelt can be regarded as the American president who treated the Chinese and China fairly. Regardless of the relationship between political interests, I believe that today's Chinese will have a somewhat favorable impression of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

At least compared with the arrogant British and the cruel Russians, American-style friendship looks good, although the starting point of the essential man Franklin Roosevelt is American interests.

It was then that Roosevelt suddenly realized that he then remembered that Situ Nan before him had Chinese blood.If it hadn't been mentioned by Situ Nan, he wouldn't remember it, because he came into contact with Situ Nan today, and he was very American in language, thinking, and behavior. This was a bit different from the other Chinese he passed through.

This person is also more concerned about the interests of the Chinese.Roosevelt commented in his heart that although this did not explain much, it deepened his understanding of Situ Nan.

A mature politician will definitely distinguish those people who are useful to him, and know how to make the other's power his own.And these experiences need to be accumulated, contacted, and analyzed bit by bit.

Situ Nan didn't know what Roosevelt was thinking, and both of them were doing their calculations in silence.But in any case, the conversation between the two was very pleasant this time, and they left a deep impression on each other.

In order to do what he wanted, Situ Nan sent a model sailing ship to Roosevelt."This is a model of a sailing ship. It's a little bit of my care. I hope you like this gift."