America 1881: They Call Me Legend

Not long after returning to Roswell, Chen Jianqiu received several messages one after another.

One is that at the request of the current governor, the federal army stationed in New Mexico began to search for Geronimo and his Indian soldiers on the border.

In fact, after Chen Jianqiu took control of Juarez City, Geronimo and his tribe had already found a settlement near it.

Although they still cross the border from time to time to attack the small towns on the lower border, the number of times has decreased significantly.

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Intentionally or unintentionally, the positions of the federal troops moved closer to Roswell.

Chen Jianqiu didn't know if the governor had reported something to the federal government, but these troops clearly had the intention of monitoring this side.

But it's just monitoring.

Colonel Nelson Miles, who succeeded Crook, was a very conservative man.

He believes that Roswell's affairs are New Mexico's own affairs, and he has no right to interfere.

As long as the Chinese militiamen on the border do not rebel, he will not act rashly.

Another news came from Albuquerque.

The state government is trying to withdraw its investment in the Santa Fe Railroad Company, under the guise of non-interference in the market behavior of the railroad company.

This made railroad shareholders very uneasy.

As a result, an emergency board meeting will be held in Albuquerque.

"Are we going to let people have a good time this year?" Chen Jianqiu muttered as he embarked on a trip to Albuquerque.

Along with him was the manager of Sanjiang Bank, Okafor.

The railroad shortened the trip from Roswell to several other cities in New Mexico.

Not long after, Chen Jianqiu and Okafor appeared in the Santa Fe Railway Company building in Albuquerque.

Compared with more than a year ago, the members of the board of directors have changed a lot.

Except for some shareholders far to the east because they were too far away, Odo, the Jew who challenged Chen Jianqiu at the last board meeting, has disappeared.

After Chen Jianqiu came back, he found an opportunity to directly vote him out of the board of directors.

The Jew cursed and claimed to settle accounts with Chen Jianqiu.

He was then tied up by several unknown Mexicans on his way to his villa.

A border detective agency hired by his family rescued him.

But detectives from the Frontier Detective Agency locked him in his room for more than a week for his safety.

Since then, Otto has never been seen in Albuquerque again. It is said that he sold his shares and returned to Germany with his family.

Blake, on the other hand, just lay flat in his own manor as an apartment, living with dividends.

The current Chen Jianqiu is the largest shareholder of the Santa Fe Railway Company.

The second shareholder is Mr. Kevin Gardner who is sitting on his left hand and whispering to him.

Mr. Gardner is an honest man, a good man.

He is charitable and has no ambitions.

At the same time, he was also one of the first easterners to come to New Mexico.

After the Mexican-American War, Mr. Gardner started the lumber business here, from being a sleeper supplier to the railway company to becoming one of the shareholders.

He never imagined that he would be the first one to the left of the chief seat on the board of directors of the Santa Fe Railroad Company.

But for these, Mr. Gardner sees very lightly.

"Chen, what do you think of my pocket watch?" Mr. Gardner stretched his hand under the table, showing off to Chen Jianqiu a delicate pocket watch in his hand.

"I don't really understand this. When Astor comes someday, I'll let him take a look at it for you." Chen Jianqiu said in a low voice.

On the table in front of them, other members of the board of directors of the railway company were discussing fiercely how to deal with the government's withdrawal of shares.

"I remember you seem to be a Democrat?" Chen Jianqiu asked Gardner.

"Hey, I was confused when I joined the Democratic Party." Gardner shook his head slightly. "The Democratic Party is now in power, representing the interests of businessmen, bankers and railway companies."

Chen Jianqiu was slightly taken aback: "But I'm a businessman, a banker, and the owner of a railway company?"

"That's right." Gardner nodded at Chen Jianqiu, "So, I guess the Democratic Party will find you soon."

"Mr. Chen!"

"But I'm not very interested in politics." Chen Jianqiu continued to communicate with Gardner with his head down.

Gardner shrugged. "They should be short of campaign funds for a while. They won't let someone like you go."

"Mr. Chen!"

Chen Jianqiu suddenly realized that someone was calling him.

So he ended the "secret language" with Gardner, and looked up at the others.

These people were staring at him intently.

"Sorry, what did you just say?" Chen Jianqiu asked as if listening.

"Mr. Chen, give me an idea." A board member said to Chen Jianqiu.

The group of people discussed feelings for a little bit, but they didn't discuss anything of value, and finally threw it on themselves.

"You don't have to worry about the government's withdrawal, let alone the depreciation of equity." Chen Jianqiu pressed his hands down.

"Sanjiang Bank will fully accept the equity sold by the government."

He patted the forearm of Okafor, who was sitting to his right.

The bank manager stood up.

He is not a member of the railway company's board of directors. It was only at Chen Jianqiu's insistence that he got the opportunity to attend this meeting.

"Let me introduce you. This is the general manager of Sanjiang Bank, Mr. Okafor."

Scott wanted to get rid of the bottom line, but he overestimated the fighting power of other shareholders in the Santa Fe Railroad.

Now Chen Jianqiu is the only one on the railway company's board of directors, and those who are disobedient have been cleared out long ago.

At the same time, he also underestimated Chen Jianqiu's financial resources.

Chen Jianqiu waved his hand, signaling Okafor to discuss the next matters with them, while he continued to chat with Gardner.

"Mr. Gardner, have you considered going into politics?" Chen Jianqiu asked suddenly.

Gardner was playing with his pocket watch, and when he heard Chen Jianqiu's words, he looked dazed.

But then, he laughed and laughed at himself:
"Mr. Chen, don't be joking. I haven't even run for a senator. I can stutter when I lie. How can I be a politician?"

Chen Jianqiu also laughed.

The two started chatting on and off until the meeting was over.

Chen Jianqiu did not leave Albuquerque immediately.

As Gardner said, a congressman from the Democratic Party approached him two days later.

"Mr. Chen, what do you think of this year's gubernatorial election?"

The congressman named Leonid Haring is a core member of the Democratic Party in New Mexico.

Unlike the Republican Party, the Democratic Party in this state does not have a particularly prominent party leader, and everything is basically discussed.

This is one of the reasons why they have been unable to compete with Scott for a long time.

"Are you asking me to contribute some election funds?" Chen Jianqiu asked straight to the point, sitting in a big chair in his office.

Councilor Harlem thought for a while and decided not to hide his thoughts.

"Yes." He said openly.

"But as a congressman, you should know my relationship with Mr. Scott." Chen Jianqiu said calmly.

Congressman Harlem was a little embarrassed, but still bit the bullet and continued:
"But I think our Democratic approach is in favor of a railroad tycoon like you."

"No one can say no to a new New Mexico," he said.

"That can only be realized if you can win the election. I think the candidate you are currently electing is not good enough." Chen Jianqiu said.

This made Congressman Harlem even more embarrassed.

Raymond Russ was recommended by them through internal discussions, and they thought he was most likely to beat Tony Davis.

"I don't want my money to go to waste, so it's okay for me to fully support you, but there is one condition." Chen Jianqiu stood up.

Harlem was secretly delighted, which meant that the railway tycoon did have the idea of ​​going on a boat with them.

"My condition is to replace the candidate!" Chen Jianqiu said, "The current candidate has no hope!"

Senator Harlem fell silent.

The meeting between the two ended up being unhappy.

Councilor Harlem flatly rejected Chen Jianqiu's proposal.

How many years has the Democratic Party been in opposition? It is also one of the best political parties in the United States. If you change candidates, you can change candidates. Who do you look down on?