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Chapter 813 Patriarch
Although the Dolgorukov family's business in the United States has reached new highs under Joseph's leadership, the Dolgorukov family's focus remains in Russia.

Little John’s reminder was correct. If Joseph wanted to truly gain the trust of the United States, he must take the initiative to cut ties with Russia.

Joseph said nicely in front of little John, then turned around and warned his eldest son, little Joseph, not to be bewitched by this group of people.

The reason why the Dolgorukov family was able to gain a foothold in the United States was certainly due to the right time, right place and right people, but more importantly, it was someone's golden finger.

Standard Oil, founded by John Sr., once monopolized 80% of the U.S. refining industry and 90% of the oil pipelines at its peak.

On May 1911, 5, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that Standard Oil was a monopoly based on the Sherman Antitrust Act of 15, and Standard Oil was split into 1890 regional oil companies.

Although Standard Oil was broken up, the Rockefeller family still held 34% of the shares of these 25 oil companies. The oil empire founded by John Sr. continued to monopolize the US oil industry in another way.

The Dolgorukov family's monopoly on the American automobile industry is even greater than Rockefeller's monopoly on the oil industry.

The Dolgorukov family currently owns shares in all American automobile companies.

As for how many of the Dolgorukov family's white gloves are on the boards of directors of those automobile companies, only Joseph himself knows.

When Henry Sr. founded Ford, he only held 25.5% of the shares.

If we say that the reason why Dolgorukov did not follow in Rockefeller's footsteps was not closely related to George's reminder.

The fact that the Dolgorukov family was able to successfully select the final winner in every American election was entirely due to George's golden finger.

American politics and economy are inseparable. From the president to congressmen, there are financial backers behind everyone.

The United States will hold another general election next year. This time, the Dolgorukov family chose Herbert Hoover, the Secretary of Commerce who is running for the Republican Party.

It can be predicted that if Hoover is really elected as the next president of the United States, he will definitely introduce a large number of policies that are more beneficial to the Dolgorukov family.

Even if these policies will have some negative impact on US interests.

This was the return on the Dolgorukov family’s investment in Hoover.

Therefore, the reason why the Dolgorukov family is so successful in the United States is not because they bet on both sides or started from scratch, but because they can stand on the right team at every critical moment.

Think about why Roosevelt wanted to dismantle Standard Oil.

You will understand the importance of standing in line.

"But if we can't truly integrate into the United States, we will never be truly accepted by the United States and won't be able to provide adequate help when our family needs it."

Joseph's reminder was very timely, and little Joseph was seriously poisoned.

"What the hell are you talking about?"

Joseph was furious.

Little Joseph was silent.

If Joseph couldn't convince people with his words, he would use his belt.

"If the Grand Duke didn't have a million-strong army, we would have been wiped out by these Ansas and Hebrews long ago!"

Joseph asked little Joseph to go to the chapel and learn about the history of the Dolgorukov family again.

The last American patriarch who betrayed the Dolgorukov family now has grass ten feet high on his grave.

George is also the patriarch of the Yuriev family. Although Boris and Alexander have become kings, he still sends his children to Russia to live for a month every year to cultivate their relationship.

The core of the third generation of the Yuriev family is Boris's eldest son, George the Younger, and Alexander's eldest son, Nicholas.

Little George, who is in primary school, inherited George's tall stature. When he just turned 10 years old, his height has exceeded meters. He will definitely be a big man in the future.

Nicholas, who had just learned to walk, had very obvious maternal features. His black hair and black eyes made him stand out among a group of blond-haired and blue-eyed children.

During the time the children are in Russia, Elizabeth and Shen Jun will also live with the children in Russia. Alexander can only return to Russia once a year due to the long journey, but Boris can visit frequently and it is very convenient for him to take a plane.

The conflict between the Kingdom of Italy and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia ended with Italy's surrender.

The Italian Navy has become much more obedient in recent times, and Italian fishermen have also stopped competing with Yugoslav fishermen for fishing grounds.

What Felix was most worried about happened. The relationship between the Kingdom of Italy and the United Kingdom has become increasingly close in recent times. The Royal Navy will hold joint exercises with the Italian Navy within the year.

“Are the Australian results in yet?”

George's main focus was on the Imperial Conference. "London has basically agreed that Canada, Australia and New Zealand will be independent, and these three countries will continue to remain in the Commonwealth. The Imperial Conference is discussing some minor details."

Alpha was well-informed, and reports on the Imperial Conference were sent to him every day.

"Ah--"

George was disdainful. The British Empire's dignity was about to fail.

"Canberra is negotiating with Theo to possibly rejoin the Commonwealth of Australia once Australia becomes independent."

Mannerheim was full of admiration for George, who had predicted today's outcome long before the Imperial Conference was held.

“Who will be prime minister?”

George did not want Australia to break up.

If Australia falls into division, Russia will have to pay a greater price to win over Canberra.

Even if Theo rejoins the Commonwealth of Australia, he will have greater autonomy than before.

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If Gordon becomes Prime Minister of Australia it will be a complete surprise.

"It's very likely that it's Gordon——"

Mannerheim did not say anything final.

The outcome of the Battle of The Perth fully demonstrated Gordon's courage. If Theo had not gained independence, Canada and Australia would probably have to wait several years to gain independence.

Britain's attitude towards the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps has hurt the hearts of Australians, and most Australians will vote for Gordon.

Not only did Britain allow Australia and New Zealand to become independent, but some of its concessions in East Asia were also taken back, and its influence on East Asia was declining.

After Baldwin returned from the United States, he immediately visited France, hoping to re-alliance with France.

France's current Prime Minister Raymond Poincaré, who served as French president during the World War, is hesitant about re-alliance with Britain.

After Germany joined the Russian Grand Alliance, the Russo-German alliance once again became a threat to European security. If France wanted to counter the threat, it could only choose to ally with Britain.

But an alliance with Britain could also backfire, further compromising European security.

Although the comprehensive cooperation between Russia and Germany includes military affairs, it does not include foreign wars. If Germany tears up the Treaty of Versailles and re-provokes war, Russia has the right to remain neutral.

If France forms an alliance with Britain, it is hard to say whether Russia will remain neutral at that time.

But without an alliance with Britain, France would be isolated and helpless if war broke out again between France and Germany.

Poincaré was very smart. He did not respond to the British request for alliance immediately. Instead, he tentatively proposed the possibility of a Franco-Russian alliance during his visit to Russia.

The world war caused France to lose a generation, and to this day the population has not only not recovered but is continuing to decline.

Everyone knew that the Germans would retaliate.

Last time, France escaped with the help of Russia.

Who will be France's savior this time?

Poincaré hopes it will still be Russia.

"Of course, we welcome all countries to join the Russian Grand Alliance—"

Felix's enthusiasm made Poincaré feel some warmth.

Just some.

Russia's allies are hierarchical. If a comprehensive cooperative relationship cannot be reached and it is merely an economic alliance, it will not be of much help to security.

It is easy to form an alliance with Russia. As long as France opens its colonial market to Russia, it can get Russia's protection.

But protection—

Poincaré believes the situation is not yet that bad.

(End of this chapter)