Last time we saw each other, Li Zitao made a special investigation on Roosevelt. The governor’s calendar was absolutely brilliant.

From Harvard to Columbia Law School, he was elected to the New York City Senate at the age of 28 and was re-elected at the age of 30. At the age of 31, he was appointed Deputy Secretary of the Navy by Wilson and served for 7 consecutive years.

At the age of 37, he joined James Cox's presidential campaign team and also participated in the vice presidential campaign, but ultimately failed in both campaigns.

At the age of 38, he was diagnosed with poliomyelitis, resulting in paralysis of his lower body.

But even this failed to defeat him. He was still active in politics and was an active member of the Democratic Party. His wife Anna Roosevelt represented him in Congress.

Under his active efforts, the urban and rural factions of the Democratic Party were closely united. With his series of actions, it was enough to analyze that he was planning a larger plan.

More importantly, Roosevelt had followed the 28th President Wilson for a long time and was very highly regarded by the president.

A large part of the reason why he failed to run for vice president was because he spent all his time lobbying for President Wilson's League of Nations plan.

As it should be, he also inherited President Wilson's power within the Democratic Party.

There is also the Roosevelt family, whose influence in the Republican Party cannot be underestimated. If Roosevelt participates in the election, there will probably be controversy within the Republican Party.

Moreover, he has experienced the failure of the vice presidential election, participated in the presidential campaign team, and has been taught by two presidents through words and deeds, so he has rich experience in campaigning.

This year he easily defeated his opponent and became the governor of New York, which is a good proof.

As for the issue of disability, Roosevelt had given a perfect answer in the previous campaign: "The governor is not necessarily an acrobat. We did not choose him because he can do forward or backward rolls. He does mental work and finds ways to serve the people."

benefit."

Look, what a beautiful statement!

Such speeches and the optimistic spirit he exuded made the people in the disaster empathize and identify more with the governor.

"Yes, I am building a campaign team." The two came to the reception area in the corner, and Roosevelt made no secret of his ambition.

"Need help?" Li Zitao asked.

"Your Republican friends won't like it," Roosevelt laughed.

"It seems that I need to reiterate that I am a non-party person, right?" Li Zitao said pointedly.

"Is this luck or misfortune?" Roosevelt did not shy away from this question.

"Who knows!" Looking at him with deep eyes, Li Zitao burst into laughter, raised his glass and said, "Cheers to our friendship!"

After raising his glasses without comment, Roosevelt asked: "What are your plans?"

"No." Li Zitao spread his hands carelessly, seeing that he didn't express anything, and then continued: "Okay, I have a think tank under my name, and they will make suggestions for you."

Roosevelt said meaningfully: "A brain full of wisdom?"

"Yes, it will help you win." Li Zitao boasted unceremoniously.

"No, it's us." Roosevelt pointed at the two of them, his smile full of wisdom.

Seeing that Roosevelt agreed, Li Zitao breathed a sigh of relief, because facing the governor, he really didn't have many cards to play.

The Roosevelt family is not just a political family, the industries they own cannot be compared to the consortium.

86% of the real estate from 22nd Street to 46th Street in Manhattan, from Fifth Avenue to the banks of the Hudson River belongs to this low-key family.

There are also buildings, bustling streets, hotels, and the land below in many cities in the United States that are also owned by the Roosevelt family.

At the same time, the Roosevelt Trust Fund also has a great reputation in the United States. To sum it up in one sentence, "I am not short of money!!"

Therefore, from the beginning, Li Zitao did not use political fundraising as a condition for cooperation, but directly put think tanks on the table as his bargaining chip.

The reputation of Club 22, as well as the think tank's gains in the stock market, had long been spread among the upper class, and Roosevelt had certainly heard of its existence.

"I will arrange for someone to invite you in the near future. If it is inconvenient, you can register for membership by mail!" Li Zitao acted like an ally.

"No, I want to see it myself." Roosevelt refused.

Since the other party wanted to go and see it, Li Zitao naturally would not refuse. The two returned to the banquet hall talking and laughing, and Mayor Karl came over.

"Charlie, when will our contract be signed?" Carl was talking about the SHIELD branch.

Li Zitao's recent movements are not small at all, especially Bechtel's aggressive recruitment in several states near IL, which makes him jealous.

"We'll discuss this matter tomorrow. I haven't had time to communicate with the lawyer yet." Li Zitao hasn't had time to see Sanil today. He doesn't know the progress of the negotiations and won't make casual promises.

"That female lawyer of yours is really difficult to deal with." Karl said with emotion.

"Of course, you didn't pay her a salary." Li Zitao said with a proud smile.

"Charlie, come here, I will introduce you to a new friend." France called not far away, and a strange man stood beside him.

He was tall and thin, with eyes and a friendly smile on his face. He nodded when Li Zitao looked at him.

"This is White, I think you have heard of this name. He has just taken office as the governor of IL and is a rising political star of our Republican Party." France introduced enthusiastically.

"Li, your name is too familiar to me." White took the lead in extending his hand.

"Just call me Charlie, that's what my friends call me." Li Zitao also sent out a friendly signal. After all, he still had some things to trouble the governor.

"You guys talk first. I want to invite a beautiful lady to dance. The music is great." France said and turned to leave.

"Charlie, first of all, I would like to congratulate you on the opening of McDonald's. The fast food tastes very good. I have tasted it myself."

"Really? My compatriots will be very excited to receive your praise."

"I heard from Yevich that you have plans to transfer your industry?" White got to the point.

"The future direction will be more based on the development needs of the industry. Even I can't be sure about this kind of thing." Li Zitao did not directly state his intention to transfer.

"Then I'm relieved." White let out a long breath of relief.

Some of it is a joke, and some of it is true.

If Li Zitao's industry is fully transferred during his term of office, it will not be a small blow to him.

Ace does not need to worry for the time being, after all, its main industries are within IL.

SHIELD's potential seems to be the greatest, but its uncertainty is also the highest. However, Chicago still has two advantages: population and transportation.

Needless to say, the Chicago Grand Theater, can Li Zitao move the theater?

The duplex building and the Blue and White Building, which is currently undergoing bidding for design plans, also gave White a little more confidence. After all, these subjects cannot be moved.

It was the newly developed Golden Arches and San Francisco-based Bechtel that worried White the most. The jobs these two industries could provide were so coveted.

"And there is Carl watching eagerly from the side. The look in Bichi's eyes is about to swallow Charlie up." White cursed in his heart.

"By the way, Charlie, are you having any trouble with taxes?" White suddenly mentioned this matter, which saved Li Zitao from speaking out.

"There is not much trouble with the company, but there are some problems with my personal income." Li Zitao expressed his troubles.

"The state government's laws are being negotiated, and I will raise the issue of increasing tax credits for jobs and charities at the meeting for discussion."

"White, I don't want my friends to get into trouble. This won't embarrass you, right?" Li Zitao asked hypocritically.

No one cares if you get into trouble, as long as you can pay less tax, the rest is just a cloud.

"Don't worry! It'll be no problem." White didn't care whether his concern was true or false. This matter was not difficult for him.

In order to allow the giants and rich people to take out their saved money, increase the volume of foreign trade, and promote the flow of the market economy, all countries across the United States are reducing taxes. Who can find fault?

After all that needed to be said, all that was left was to eat, drink and have fun. Li Zitao also danced a song with Bergman, but his performance was a bit miserable.

With the control of his body, although there was no embarrassing situation of stepping on his feet, his dancing posture was like a stiff puppet.

"I'll hire 10 dance teachers when I get back, mdzz~~" Li Zitao thought sadly.

"You've already done a great job, don't be like this." After the song ended, Bergman held his arm and comforted him while holding back his laughter.

"...If you laugh again, I will dismantle the Ingrid tonight." Li Zitao threatened with a straight face.

"Hey, I'm trying to comfort you." Bergman's body trembled and he said with a red face.

"Maybe it's more effective in bed." Li Zitao smiled and raised his eyebrows.

"Want to give it a try?" Bergman replied not to be outdone.

Looking at Bergman, who looked like a princess with her hair in a high bun, rosy complexion and wearing a white dress, Li Zitao nodded excitedly.

I have to say that in this era, Bergman, who was 1.72cm tall, was an absolute goddess with long legs. Except for wealthy families, most children from poor families were halflings.

You don’t have enough to eat, you don’t have enough clothes to wear, and you are severely lacking in nutrients. It’s good to be alive, but how can you expect to grow taller?

"Would you like something more exciting?" Bergman's face was already rosy and pink, but he still stood up on tiptoes and said close to his ear, "The second floor... is transparent, you can't see..."

"This is really exciting, what are you waiting for?" Li Zitao's eyes lit up, and he pulled her to the small VIP room on the second floor.

Pushing open the door, a huge floor-to-ceiling window stood there. The color of the glass was a little yellow, and it seemed that some special material was added inside.

"Really can't see it?" Li Zitao asked looking at the window.

"Yeah." With a slight hum, Bergman was picked up from the waist and rushed towards the window.

"Ah~" The night is sultry, and the spring color is even stronger.

Facing the glass window of the hotel's inner garden, it seems like there are countless waves in a deep pool. You want to peek but you can't really see it.
Chapter completed!