1850 American Gold Tycoon.

Chapter 202 Utopian Socialists

On the wharf of the Allaire factory, excited crowds were everywhere.

People are not afraid of the scorching sun, just to see the style of the Polaris.

Vanderbilt is very good at using public opinion to induce the people and stir up their emotions.

"What are these people happy about? The ship belongs to Vanderbilt, not theirs, so what does it matter to them?"

Zeng Jinsong obviously couldn't empathize with these excited New Yorkers, and couldn't understand why these New Yorkers were excited about launching a boat that had nothing to do with them.

"I also read reports in Scientific American and some other newspapers that the Polaris is Vanderbilt's private yacht."

"The bourgeoisie is trying its best to instill a point of view among the people. The wealth of the capitalists is the wealth of the entire nation.

Even the poorest patriot in the East End thought of the wealth and industry of England.He will involuntarily puff up his chest. "

This situation reminded Liang Yao of a sentence written by Engels in "On the Present Condition of the British Working Class".

This is true of the poor patriots in London, and why not the poor patriots of New York?
Zeng Jinsong was puzzled, while Pan Zhengwei was looking at the Polaris moored on the pier, while thinking carefully about Liang Yao's words just now.

"Have you also read Friedrich Engels's book?"

There was a sigh from the crowd.

"The plain sentiments of the working people are always easy to exploit, as in London, as in Paris, as in New York."

In this era when the capitalist system is not even sound, the socialist trend of thought is relatively unpopular in the United States, and even the theoretical system has not yet formed and is still in its infancy.

Of course, this is also related to the late start of the industry in the United States, the relatively low level of development, the vast land area of ​​the United States, and more opportunities to make a fortune.

America has more options to divert internal class conflicts.

At this time, in Europe on the other side of the Atlantic, the labor movement is in full swing.

Liang Yao looked around, only to see a rough hand stretched out.

"Let me introduce myself, I'm Etienne Cabet, you must be Mr. Liang?" Cabet introduced himself to Liang Yao.

"Mr. Kabe? You are Kabe, the author of "Igaria Travel Notes"? I have read your work." Liang Yao shook hands with Kabe.

In his private library in California, there are many strange books, including the writings of this utopian socialist.

"I didn't expect that a busy person like you could read such a boring book."

Kabe was very surprised, he didn't expect Liang Yao to spend his writings.

"As far as I know, you are one of the largest capitalists in the United States. You should throw this kind of book into the fireplace."

"There are traitors in every class, right?" Liang Yao laughed.

"You are such a humorous person. It is very comfortable to talk to you. I have seen a lot of news about you. I heard that you have built California very well." Cabey took out his pocket watch and checked the time.

"If there is enough time, I would very much like to have a long talk with you, scabs are plentiful, but traitors to the bourgeoisie are rare.

I'm sorry Mr. Liang, I have to catch the train to Illinois. "

Liang Yao was about to take out a pen and paper to leave the address for Ka Bei, but Ka Bei said.

"For a man as famous as you, it is easy to find out your address."

After speaking, Kabe took some staggering steps, got into the crowd against the current, and left the pier of the Allaire factory.

As soon as Cabey left, the crowd watching the Polaris burst into unusually intense applause, and the excited people shouted Vanderbilt's name until they were hoarse.

This reminded Liang Yao of the scenes of fans chasing stars in later generations.

Vanderbilt occupies the headlines of major New York newspapers all the year round. He is well-deserved in charge of traffic in New York City and the top streamer of this era.

Coupled with Vanderbilt's grassroots background, Vanderbilt is the idol and role model of many New Yorkers.

These bitter hahas also hope that they can realize their American dream like Vanderbilt and reach the pinnacle of life.

Vanderbilt waved to his fans and walked towards Liang Yao.

"Sorry, I'm a bit late, I kept you waiting. Today is a very important day for me. I packed it up specially, so I wasted some time." Vanderbilt said with an apologetic tone .

He was dressed very formally today, and even trimmed his bushy beard to make him look neater, which was very rare for him.It appears Vanderbilt is taking the launch of the Polaris seriously.

"Let's go, please visit my private yacht. It's hard to see the whole picture of my private yacht from such a distance."

After apologizing, Vanderbilt, like a little boy showing off his toys, invited everyone on board with the air of smug pride.

"You call this 2500-ton steamship a yacht?"

Theodore felt that Vanderbilt was at Versailles.

"The flagship of the American Navy does not have such a large displacement!"

"Yes, it's bigger than the private yachts of those British nobles, but to me, it's just a yacht." Vanderbilt laughed.

Everyone boarded the ship, and the decoration style of the Polaris was very luxurious, revealing the aura of nouveau riche everywhere.

Liang Yao walked up the delicate stairs to the reception area, where there was a large round sofa, and a small circular oak table in front of the sofa.

From the reception, you can directly enter the large guest room, where all kinds of furniture are made of expensive and high-quality mahogany.

These mahogany furniture, carved with the richness of the Louis XV period, are covered with elegant new velvets embellished with patterns.

Connected with the general stateroom are 10 staterooms, which are used to receive guests.

The decoration style of the staterooms also reveals a luxurious atmosphere everywhere. Each house is equipped with large glass doors and lace curtains. Inside is a pair of medieval French armor painted with shiny white paint. Silk draperies.

The main colors of each room are different, there are green and gold, deep red and gold, orange and so on.

Guests can choose the room they want according to their preferences.

Further inside is the dining room, with table tops of smooth marble and Neapolitan granite, fine silver and china set with rubies and gold.

The dining room ceilings are all whitewashed, with circular images of Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Hamilton and others, flanked by cloud heads in purple, aqua and gold.

Of course, the most attractive thing is a full-body statue similar in size to Vanderbilt.

The statue is carved from pure gold.

"Oh my God, is this a private yacht with a cost of up to 50 US dollars? It smells of dollars and gold everywhere." Van Daze exclaimed.

(End of this chapter)