Chapter 160: 2 Presidents

"Why Columbia University?" Mike thought for a while, he could still find a way to go to Columbia University, but he still wanted to make sure, after all, it was related to his future.

"This involves a key figure, Thomas John Watson, general manager of IBM and former director of Morgan Trust, he is very influential in the American financial circles, and he is also a director of Columbia University. He personally formulated this plan , and has been recognized by the leaders of the Rockefeller Foundation, Chase Bank Chairman Aldrich, and Fair Life Insurance Chairman Perkins." Shen Long introduced.

"If there are no accidents, Eisenhower will announce his retirement in February next year and enter Columbia University, thereby successfully obtaining civilian status." In the United States, military representatives cannot stand for election, and retiring from the military to civilian positions is a necessary means for entering politics.

"If you are interested, I will take you to meet someone." This person is the Rockefeller executive that Shen Long met in a cafe near the Rockefeller Building on the day Shen Long assassinated Basini. , Since then, the two have been maintaining correspondence, exchanging some views on the international financial situation, and the other party has repeatedly expressed the intention of soliciting, "This person does not know my identity, and has nothing to do with the family."

"I'm very interested, but will my identity become an obstacle to entering politics?" Mike has almost been convinced by Shen Long, leaving only the last worry.

"Don't worry about this. Americans like the character setting of the prodigal son very much. You have never been involved in family affairs before, and you have been admitted to college, joined the army on your own initiative, and won medals on the battlefield. If you operate properly, your family will not only It won’t be an obstacle to your career in politics, and it will be a bonus!” Think about it, if there is a kid from a black area in the future, his whole family is gangsters, but he works hard to get into college. I believe many politicians will Willing to take him as a good card.

"And you are a descendant of immigrants. These all show that you are trying your best to integrate into this country. World War II caused a great increase in the number of immigrants in the United States. Your joining will help the Eisenhower team win the votes of the immigrant group!" As long as they can't find Mike to participate Hard evidence of gangster stuff, not a problem.

"Fredo, I think you are more suitable for this job than I am. If you were replaced by me, you might become a senator in a few years!" Mike admired this analysis.

"I didn't go to college, and I'm not an American hero." Shen Long shrugged. He has no interest in being a US senator, and it's better to be a gangster.

"Okay, it's just finished. Take me around, then call Shang Kai, and let's have dinner together." Shen Long knew that such a big matter needs to be carefully considered, so he didn't urge Mike.

He spent three days at Dartmouth,

Three days later, Mike agreed to his invitation and came to New York with Shen Long. He did not return to his home in Long Beach, but found a hotel near the Rockefeller Building to stay.

Shen Long asked the Rockefeller executive to meet at the hotel, and he didn't have to wait long before the business elite named George Tormund came. As soon as they met, he began to praise Shen Long, "When you fought in the cafe The judgments of the post-situation are being fulfilled one by one, and your vision is really too sharp."

"Thank you very much for your compliment. This is my younger brother Mike. He just graduated from Dartmouth University this year. I would like to ask you to give him a chance." Shen Long introduced Mike to him.

"No problem, Nelson also graduated from Dartmouth. He must have a lot to say to you." George readily agreed. It is a high society practice for these business elites to give each other's children and relatives opportunities, and the Nelson in his mouth is The eldest of the third generation of the Rockefeller family, coincidentally, he is also very passionate about politics and will become the vice president in the future.

"Mike, what do you study? What institutions do you want to enter? Banks, brokerages, or other companies?" George asked. These opportunities are very rare for students from ordinary backgrounds, but they are just a sentence for people like him That's all, the information that Shen Long revealed in the letter earlier is definitely worth the favor.

"I majored in sociology in college. I participated in World War II before and entered Dartmouth University after retiring." Mike briefly stated his information.

"I don't want Mike to go to a bank or brokerage, I don't mean to offend, but if I want Mike to go to these places, I can do it myself." The Corleone family also manages several banks, and Shen Long looked at it with a smile George, "Mike won many medals in World War II and was the cover of USA Today magazine. Don't you think such a person is very suitable to go to Columbia University and work as an assistant to Mr. Eisenhower?"

"Hey, Fredo, your news is really well-informed!" George was taken aback. At present, only the top executives of the major financial groups knew about this plan, but he didn't expect to hear it from an outsider.

"Everyone is very optimistic about General Eisenhower, isn't it? After all, his policies are in our interests." Shen Long shrugged, "General Eisenhower has never been to a university, and his appointment as the president of a university may arouse the resentment of many professors. I would like to help Columbia University raise donations, I know you are not short of money, but donations are not good too obvious? I can find many people who donate to Columbia University.”

This is also an exchange of interests. Shen Long solves troubles for Eisenhower or those consortiums that support him, and they lead Mike into politics.

"The content of the conversation in this meeting is different from what I thought, but it is indeed a very attractive proposal." George calmed down and began to discuss the details of the plan with Shen Long slowly. Shen Long was entering the task The world has carefully studied the campaign strategies of several US presidents at this stage before, and George admired his views.

"We will investigate Mike's background information later, and if everything is as you said, we are willing to cooperate with you." George said before leaving.

"I'm waiting for your good news." Shen Long is not worried that they will find out about Mike's background. These financial groups are not moral models. They only care about their own interests, and I believe they can think of how to use this identity to make a fuss.

Together with Eisenhower and Reagan, who is now actively seeking the position of California Congressman, Shen Long has now established a relationship with two US presidents.

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