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Chapter 823 Knowledge Monopoly
The middle class itself is a concept created by the United States to expand consumption. Its ability to withstand risks is very low, even worse than the farmers who are ridiculed by the middle class all day long.

When the economic crisis broke out and agricultural products could not be sold, farmers at least did not starve to death.

The middle class does not control the means of production, and they can only make ends meet. Their beautiful big houses and cars are bought with loans, and when an economic crisis comes, they can only sell their children.

This is no joke. There is already a so-called "middle class" in the United States who hopes someone will adopt their children for a fee.

Hey, paid adoption!

Otherwise, you have to say that he is a cultured person, as he can even talk about selling children in such a civilized way.

The reason why Joseph wants to move the factory to Mexico is also related to the middle class.

Dolgorukov, like Ford, was a car maker. In order to sell cars to workers, old Henry directly increased the workers' wages from $2.5 a day to $5. In order to stay competitive, Dolgorukov had to follow Ford's example.

When the economic crisis broke out, Dolgorukov and Ford both cut salaries and laid off employees, which aroused the dissatisfaction of the Industrial Workers' Union.

The United Industrial Workers Union was founded in 1886, abbreviated as AFL, is a trade union organization in the United States established according to industrial principles. The AFL in the automobile industry is called the United Auto Workers.

Unlike trade unions in Russia, the AFL-CIO in the United States is a financially independent, for-profit organization. Its purpose is not simply to serve the interests of workers, and workers have to pay dues to join the AFL-CIO.

Dolgorukov's layoffs and salary cuts would definitely affect the income of the AFL, so the head of the AFL, Walker, threatened Joseph that if Dolgorukov laid off employees and cut salaries, the AFL would launch a workers' strike.

Strikes are the magic weapon of the AFL to fight against capital. In most cases, capital will meet the demands of the AFL for the sake of profit.

But there are also some that fail, such as the British miners' strike in 1926, which ultimately ended with the workers' compromise.

Walker's reason for the strike was that although Dolgorukov's stock price had been affected to a certain extent, it had not reached the point where layoffs and salary cuts were necessary. Therefore, Dolgorukov should not only not lay off employees and cut salaries, but should also assume due social responsibilities and distribute more profits to workers.

Joseph was angry and dismissed Walker's reasons.

Capital investment is to make money, not to do charity. If the AFL does not accept layoffs and salary cuts, Joseph will move the factory to Mexico.

As one of the pillars of the American auto industry, if not the only one, the news of Dolgorukov's relocation immediately attracted the attention of the whole society.

"This is just a trick of capital. As long as the Russians are not crazy, Dolgorukov will never move the factory to Mexico!"

In an interview with The New York Times, Walker made it clear that this was no ordinary move.

For ordinary people, moving is just a matter of calling a car. But if Dolgorukov moved his factory to Mexico and then wanted to sell cars to the United States, he would not be treated the same as he is now.

"Mr. Joseph has become an American citizen and is no longer a Russian—"

Hamilton, a new reporter from The Times, was excited. This was big news.

After the outbreak of the economic crisis, readers have lost interest in news such as corporate bankruptcies. As a qualified journalist, you have to create breaking news even if there are no breaking news.

What is most difficult for Americans to accept is that if the whole world is affected by the United States as in previous economic crises, it would be fine if everyone suffers together.

The United States is already in dire straits, but Russia is in full swing. This fully proves that Russia is the mastermind behind the US economic crisis.

Based on Dolgorukov's relationship with the uncrowned tsar of Russia.

So all Russians should be damned!

Don’t worry about whether this derivation process is reasonable or not, just talk about whether it feels good or not.

"How can he, a Russian, truly serve American interests?"

Walker is not of our race, so his heart must be different.

Walker was right, but Times editor Nicholas killed Hamilton's manuscript.

"why?"

Hamilton was still dreaming of the big red envelope when he submitted his manuscript.

As long as such an explosive article is published, The Times will definitely reprint it. Even if Walker does not get promoted, he will definitely get a big red envelope.

"I won't stop you from dying, but don't let me get involved—"

Nicholas said meaningfully.

The relationship between enterprises and the labor union is very complicated. They are not completely in opposition, and in many cases they are in the same group.

Only the crying child gets the milk. If the AFL-CIO does not make a fuss, capital will not take the initiative to raise workers' wages.

If Dolgorukov does not make a fuss about moving, the US government will ignore Dolgorukov's interests when formulating policies.

Even if Hoover was a fool, Secretary of Commerce Andrew Mellon was not stupid. He was the aluminum king of the United States, and the Mellon family was a big financial group in the United States that was as famous as Rockefeller and Dolgorukov.

So since all the people in American politics are smart, why is there an economic crisis?

Alas, you don’t understand this.

Not only was Alcoa's stock not affected by the economic crisis, but it also rose against the trend like the Dolgorukov family's stocks and became increasingly valuable.

This is the true meaning of the stock market killing the poor and helping the rich.

The so-called "closed-door meeting" between Hoover and Mellon was actually a celebration party.

Hamilton was a novice and did not understand the nature of the economic crisis, so his carefully crafted manuscript was just waste paper in Nicholas's eyes.

The hype about Dolgorukov's relationship with Russia is indeed explosive.

But if this article really appeared in the newspaper, whether Dolgorukov would be killed or not, Hamilton and Nicholas would definitely be killed. It was hard to say for The New York Times, because even Hamilton, the editor, was not sure whether the Dolgorukov family had shares in The New York Times.

Not to mention Hamilton.

Even the US government can’t figure this out.

Delaware, where the Dolgorukov family is located, is itself one of the major bases of American offshore companies.

Hamilton returned to his workstation, filled with indignation and grievances, with no one to confide in.

Is there true "fairness and justice" in this world?

If George were here, he would answer Hamilton: Yes.

Fairness and justice depend on how you interpret them.

Workers work hard and get the income they deserve. This is fairness and justice.

The emphasis is on “deserve”.

If you think the salary your boss offers is too low, why don't you just stop working for him? If I can't be hired here, I'll find another job. You want an easy job and a high income? Who do you think you are?

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If you want to earn more income, then work hard to improve yourself and make yourself more valuable. Your boss will naturally give you a raise. If he doesn't, it's reasonable for you to change jobs.

The reason why Russian workers do not strike is that the company's profit distribution is very reasonable. They get paid according to the work they do, and no one can complain.

George himself is Russia's largest capital. The Yuriev family is deeply involved in all walks of life in Russia. George knows very well how much money can be made. No one can deceive George.

Of course, if you stuff all your relatives into the company, have them take money but do nothing, or even hinder it and only care about making money for yourself, then don't blame the environment if it eventually goes bankrupt.

So you know why rich people are so cruel.

Because if you are not ruthless, your entire family will be eaten up.

George is also cruel.

So in Russian government agencies, only the tax department employs Hebrews.

We all know how much people hate taxation.

So if capital wants to criticize Russia's harsh business environment, it should just blame the Hebrews for not being able to give birth to children. It has absolutely nothing to do with Grand Duke Yuriev.

After the outbreak of the economic crisis, Russia stood out as the only country that stood out. The Hebrew consortium, which had originally been indifferent to Russia, was finally forced to bow to Russia and hoped that Russia would open up more investment areas.

Previously, the Hebrew consortium wanted to invest in Russia, but apart from purchasing government bonds issued by the Russian government, there were basically no investment channels.

The Hebrew consortium is not interested in Russia. Compared with Russia, it is easier to make money in the so-called free markets such as Britain, France, Germany and the United States.

The first to come to Russia to test the waters was the famous Rothschild.

Rothschild was very sincere and proposed the condition of helping the Russian government develop Siberia.

To put it bluntly, it means letting Rothschild go to Siberia to buy land.

Although Guchkov was quite tempted, he was not fooled by Rothschild's sugar-coated bullets and took the initiative to find George.

"How do you want to sell it?"

George is lukewarm. Doesn't he feel it's too hot to handle the Rothschild money?

"Of course the more expensive the better!"

Guchkov was sharpening his knife.

"Let me tell you a story. There was once a Hebrew family who moved to a village—"

George hoped that Guchkov would understand that there were certain things that could not be opened.

Rothschild wants to enter the Russian market, and the conditions it offers are certainly sincere.

But once the Rothschilds are allowed to enter the Russian market, it would be like opening Pandora's box.

George felt that Guchkov was no match for Rothschild.

Even if Guchkov can suppress the Rothschilds, after George and his generation are gone, what if an unworthy descendant who has studied in the United States comes along?
George couldn't do it for eternity, he could only eliminate hidden dangers as much as possible.

So don’t ever say that you believe in the wisdom of future generations. The wisdom of future generations will not be much higher than that of previous generations. Every generation has its own responsibilities.

George's responsibility is to expand Russia's living space as much as possible.

It can also be said that this is the responsibility of every generation of Russians.

“Is this why if you want to obtain Russian citizenship, you must join the Orthodox Church?”

Guchkov's face was filled with shock. It turned out that this was what it meant to not speak out.

The "axioms" that are well-known to many people in later generations are the so-called "dragon-slaying secrets" in this era. This is the power of knowledge monopoly.

In Russia, if someone opposes this policy, they can be blocked with just one sentence: If you don’t like it, just leave. There is no wall on the Russian border, so you can go wherever you like.

No country is perfect and there must be imperfections. If a country wants both the dignity of a great power and freedom of democracy, only a butcher's plate can satisfy both.

(End of this chapter)