In the past history, the Qing Empire experienced many defeats in foreign wars such as the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the Russo-Japanese War, the Eight-Nation Alliance invasion of China, etc., and also lost money that should be compensated, money that should not be compensated, face that should be lost, face that should not be lost, face that should not be lost, and face that should not be lost, all the whole country lost confidence in the Qing government, and the southern provinces would rather protect each other in the south than work for the Qing government. Finally, this gave birth to the Xinhai Revolution, which then overthrew the Qing government's rule.

Compared with the Qing government that was once desperate, the Qing Empire has not yet encountered that series of wars, so naturally there are not so many humiliating power. On the contrary, through the seemingly vigorous Westernization Movement, the Qing government now has a hint of "rejuvenation". If it is based on superstition, it is "not exhausted". At this time, if it wants to overthrow the Qing government's rule, no matter what the result is, it is certain that it will definitely pay a heavier price than in another time and space to succeed.

In this case, Li Mu would probably not have this awareness to charge for national justice. Li Mu could do so, but he would definitely not have to ask for money.

As for George Dewey's actions in Hawaii, Li Mu was not sure about George Dewey's motives, but when things were here, Li Mu didn't mind asking about it. In any case, Li Mu was the leader of Chinese Americans, and both Chinese and politicians in Washington think so.

In fact, there is no need to ask, Li Mu can guess what Chen Guofang and the others have done. The revolutionary output is no wonder that it is to give money to others. Chen Guofang and the others are not short of money, and they can also obtain more cheap weapons in the name of the Hawaiian National Guard through the Junma Weapons Company. These weapons must not be able to escape the surveillance of the Pacific Fleet if they are sent from Hawaii to the Qing Dynasty. George Dewey is probably because of this organization that disbanded Chen Guofang and the others.

"In fact, it is far from the time. Although we all know that the Qing government was living in stealing the country, it is in fact undeniable that the Qing government is the current ruler of that land. After more than two hundred years of ignorant rule, most people also agree with the existence of the Qing government. If you want to drive the bannermen back to your hometown, you first need the awakening of most people. Now that there is no external force involved, we must find another way and expect to overthrow the Qing government's rule by getting some weapons back, it is mostly unreliable." Li Mu of course also wanted to drive the parasites back to his hometown. Compared with Chen Guofang and others, although Li Mu's method was a little slower, it was safer.

Speaking of this, Li Mu also lamented that fate was arousing that. In another time and space, the Japanese played a key role in the demise of the Qing Empire. However, in this time and space, Japan was completely defeated by the Ryukyu people before it completed its transformation through the Meiji Restoration. Perhaps there would be no chance to launch the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895. If this seems, Li Mu became a "accomplice" in maintaining the rule of the Qing government.

Although killing the Japanese may cause more trouble for overthrowing the Qing government's rule, compared with the "Battle of the Yellow Sea" and "Lushun Massacre" in another time and space, Li Mu is still willing to retain more vitality for the Chinese. What's more, because of Li Mu's intervention, the Qing government may end its rule in another relatively less tragic way, which is more in line with the interests of the Chinese.

Like Chen Guofang and others, Li Mu's method is also an output. The difference is that Li Mu does not export simple violence. There are now tens of thousands of Chinese students in the Junma Affiliated School. When these students grow up, some of them will return to the Qing Empire to engage in various professions, which is equivalent to the sparks spread all over the country. At the right time, they will bring new ideas, new technologies, and new appearances to overthrow the rule of the Qing Empire from the bottom up with a destructive momentum. This revolutionary method is more in line with Li Mu's vision.

To take a step back, even if you want to export a revolution, you don’t have to travel so far from Hawaii. Ryukyu and Japan can be used as a base for export wherever they are closer to the Qing Dynasty and more convenient.

"Master Li, I am fifty years old this year. I don't know how many years I can live. I just hope to see with my own eyes that we Chinese are the leader. Maybe I am reckless, please forgive me." Chen Guofang's expression was bleak. It was of course more safe to follow Li Mu's way. Unfortunately, it took too long, and Chen Guofang was afraid that he would not be able to survive that day.

"You will see, don't worry. In the past or two, the Pacific Fleet will launch a war against the Spaniards. At that time, Nanyang, Ryukyu, and Japan will be our territory. It's not easy to do something?" Li Mu was quite optimistic. Not to mention the arrangements around the Qing government, even the Qing government was not a solid piece. Think about the financial backer behind Cheng Gengchi, and think about the fat guys who returned home in disgrace. Each one was a fuel-efficient lamp.

After seeing Chen Guofang off, Li Mu thought about it and turned left to find Benjamin Harrison.

Benjamin Harrison spent most of the years in Washington. This guy is now the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The old political family should not be underestimated. It is indeed strong. Once such a big family tilts its resources towards someone, the energy it bursts out is extremely amazing. In the 21st century, in a bad sentence: standing on the wind, a pig can fly.

Benjamin Harrison knew that Li Mu had arrived in Washington, and had prepared champagne in his study, and he was posing as a long talk all night.

"I thought you wouldn't come to me, so when the House of Representatives reviewed this cooperation, I would definitely vote against it." Benjamin Harrison clearly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Mu.

No matter how good the relationship between friends is, it cannot stop the invasion of time and space, let alone the friendship between politicians and businessmen. This is the most unsolid connection in the world. The relationship between Li Mu and Benjamin Harrison has been maintained until now, and it has been the result of the two people's efforts to maintain it.

"I must be back to find you. It is precisely because of my trust in you that I put you last." Li Mu did not see you, and without waiting for Benjamin Harrison to give up his seat, he sat down on the sofa opposite Benjamin Harrison with a smile, and rubbed his face hard.

I was smiling too much today, and the muscles on my face were a little stiff.

"Your appetite is really big. Cuba, Panama, Haiti, and now I'm in love with the Philippines again. Are you going to form a gang to rob the whole world?" Although it's a sarcasm, Benjamin Harrison's words are full of envy. Due to his identity, Benjamin Harrison now wants to keep a distance from Li Mu and others. The unscrupulousness he was in Cuba has gone forever.

"Yes, we want to rob the whole world, but it is robbing the whole world on behalf of Washington. How about Mr. Speaker? Isn't you very accomplished?" Li Mu laughed. If Benjamin Harrison did not care about his image, Li Mu wouldn't mind including Benjamin Harrison on the list of shareholders of the Far East Company, I believe Rockefeller and J.P. Morgan wouldn't mind either.

"No, I will preside over the regular meeting of the House of Commons tomorrow. It's better for you guys to do this kind of destined to be scolded. Anyway, you are not afraid of being scolded." Benjamin Harrison expressed gratitude to Xie Bumin. What a joke, the rostrum is where Benjamin Harrison should go.

At this stage, Benjamin Harrison's main task is to "foster hope", first improve reputation, make enough friends, and accumulate enough confidence, so that it can soar at the right time. Business can no longer bring Benjamin Harrison more sense of accomplishment, and old political families like the Harrison family are not short of money.

"How is it? I think you already know our conditions. What do you think?" Li Mu didn't want to have a long talk. Everyone was very busy. They told each other early and went back to their houses to find their mothers. There were still a lot of things tomorrow.

"Very good, do you know how much Congress has prepared for this war? Now that someone is willing to try the Spanish's combat effectiveness on behalf of the Ministry of War, why not do it? But first of all, if you lose, you don't want to get any compensation." Benjamin Harrison is irresistible. Anyway, it would be great not to go to the battlefield without Benjamin Harrison going to the battlefield.

It should be said that from this perspective, the conditions proposed by Far East Company are charitable enough. Although after defeating the Spaniards, Far East Company can obtain profits far exceeding expectations, if it cannot win, it means that Far East Company will lose all its money and not everyone has this courage.

Of course, from another perspective, only such conditions can meet the identity of Li Mu and others as wealthy people. For Li Mu and others, Far East Company is a relatively exciting toy and has no essential difference from other ordinary investments. It is good to win, but losing will not affect the normal operation of their respective companies.

Although Li Mu and his friends were just like making fun of the preparation of the Far East Company, Congress still attached great importance to this war. Although Li Mu didn't know, he could imagine how many arguments had been made before that before that, so he would have made the final decision. This time, Congress also spent a lot of money. Not only did it form a new army unit, but it also formed a Pacific Fleet. The entire investment should be around 25 million to 30 million US dollars. This money was not a small amount for the United States in the 19th century. Even if it was an installment investment, it would be impossible for the US government to issue bonds to make up the money.

"Haha, I thought you knew, when did I lose since you knew me?" Li Mu had enough confidence in himself, and just listened to this sentence, he even reached the level of superstition.

But sometimes it is so strange. Even science has theories to the end. For people in the nineteenth century, superstition is simply a normal thing. After Li Mu finished speaking, he did not wait for the sarcasm he imagined. Benjamin Harrison shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Yes, since I knew you, you guy never lost."

This is not superstition, it is a blind obedience that must be convinced after rigorous logical analysis based on facts.

He has never lost. From the beginning of the Cuban War of Independence that was almost unpopular by everyone, to the Panama War of Independence that most people believe in and half-doubtedly, to Haiti, which almost aroused widespread opposition from the white world but helpless, Li Mu's name seems to have always been associated with "victory".

In fact, as people grow up, some people are always lucky. It is a bit annoying to simply attribute this kind of thing to "luck", but the reality is often cruel. Li Mu saw this situation a lot in his previous life. Many people may work hard for half a lifetime, but they are not as good as a lottery ticket bought by some people or an old house in the center of the city.

"So I will win this time, and I will continue to win." Li Mu just wants to repeatedly emphasize this fact, so that one day in the future, perhaps this concept will subconsciously prompt Benjamin Harrison to make some decisions that are beneficial to Li Mu.

That's right, this is brainwashing, not only brainwashing Benjamin Harrison, but also brainwashing Li Mu himself. Successful people often have strong self-confidence. This self-confidence not only comes from achievements in life, but also comes from habitual self-hypnosis. This is why many people are very calm even if they are down and out. At least they have a strong heart.

"Okay, I've passed this level, but you still need to lobby others, especially Mr. President. I heard that Mr. President hopes to be famous in history through this war, but if your Far East defeats the Spaniards, the value of the honor that belongs to the president will be diluted." Benjamin Harrison did not make things difficult for Li Mu. Even if he did not consider the friendship between Benjamin Harrison and Li Mu, Benjamin Harrison did not want to see how many political achievements Hayes had in the presidential position.

As a politician, Benjamin Harrison can understand Hayes's mood. After all, this kind of opportunity is not available at any time. If Benjamin Harrison is now president, then Benjamin Harrison also hopes that the United States will defeat the Spaniards under its own leadership, rather than a messy Far East company.

But this does not mean that Benjamin Harrison is willing to see Hayes so glorious. Although Hayes wants to be re-elected, in fact, even Hayes doesn't have much hope now. Considering the tension between Hayes and the big capitalists, this is almost the only honor that Hayes can win.

"Haha, Mr. President no longer needs me to lobby. If Mr. President does not want to entrust this to our Far East Company, that doesn't matter. It's just a little troublesome. No one can take away the things that belong to the Far East Company." Li Mu had completely given up on Hayes, and was too lazy to even save the last bit of face.

Yes, Li Mu is mentally prepared. Even if Hayes does not approve this cooperation, Far East can achieve its goals with its own strength, but at that time, I'm afraid President Hayes will not look so good on his face.
Chapter completed!