"A country where we lead and decide o ur own future!"
Don Rafael Montero's voice echoed in the conference room.
Everyone was shocked; they didn't expect this to happen.
Rowan, who knew the script, was not surprised.
He has plenty of opportunities to be a plot spoiler if he wants.
But not now, but you can backstab. How to backstab?
You have to try to get behind him first.
A backstab from a teammate is even more deadly!
Rowan suddenly clapped his hands vigorously
Bang!
Bang!
The nobles who were still in shock heard Rowan's applause and subconsciously followed suit.
Don Rafael Montero nodded to Rowan with a proud look on his face, then walked to the round table and asked, "Do you have any opinions?"
"Mr. Montero, everyone here is grateful to you."
One nobleman broke free from the herd mentality and stood up to speak "The land you have distributed has made us rich, but we must now raise some questions about your purpose."
"When you arrived in California, you embarrassed us by speaking to those untouchables."
After returning to California after 20 years, Don Rafael Montero accused the nobles of exploiting them in front of the people and said that he was a kind-hearted man who came to help the people.
This pleased the people, but also made the nobles very unhappy.
He expressed this at this time.
The words also implicitly expressed an opinion: Don Rafael Montero, you said that we are in charge, but what do you mean by telling the people? Who are you trying to fool?
Don Rafael Montero smiled and said, "It's just a little game to please the people."
One Noble asked "Aren't you trying to please us? That's also your game. Mr. Montero, what you are doing is provoking us to rise up against Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna."
"You should know that we are no match for him."
Antonio López de Santa Anna was a 19th-century Mexican general and dictator.
Twenty years ago, it was because of the tenacious resistance of the army led by Santa Anna that the Spaniards were driven out and Mexico achieved independence.
Santa Anna was a powerful force in Central America until the end of the Mexican-American War.
In terms of national strength, they may not be a match for Spain, but that is at the national level, and is definitely not something that their noble alliance can compare to.
Don Rafael Montero certainly knew "I know we are no match for him, and I don't want to fight him. My plan is to buy California from him."
The noble opened his eyes wide "Buy?"
Montero continued "Santa Anna is at war with the Americans, and he is in urgent need of money."
"We couldn't buy California with all our money!"
"I have already negotiated the terms with him."
"...Mr. Montero, you are dreaming."
"Then let us make this dream come true together."
Montero's calm attitude made some people see something.
Rowan was too lazy to watch the group of people testing each other, and said bluntly "Mr. Montero, you are always resourceful. If you have any trump card, please tell us."
"no problem."
Montero was more pleased with Rowan.
What a genuine compliment!
As expected of an old aristocrat from the royal family, the pure red flag is so different!
He smiled and nodded at Rowan, then opened the box in front of him.
Under the gaze of everyone, the box was opened, and a gold brick was placed on the red velvet filling inside.
"gold?"
The nobles were moved and realized s omething in an instant "You have a gold mine?"
Montero stroked the gold brick like a cat "I will show you tomorrow, and then you will no longer doubt my words."
Under the light, the gold bricks sparkle. It is the light of wealth and the king of gr eed.
Everyone is looking forward to it, greedy and eager.
Rowan managed his facial expressions very well, but his mind was a little distracted.
To be honest he was a bit tired of this dungeon.
'How can I speed up the dungeon progress without making Elena sad?
By the way, can we stay here overnight?
Considering my support for you, Mr. Montero, my request is not high. Just arrange a room next to your daughter.
I don't mean anything else, I'm just worried that a masked thief might want to do something to Elena, and if anything unexpec ted happens I can protect her immediately. What? I protected the bed?
Of course, it's because I'm dedicated to my job! Don't worry about any accidents. My reputation as a gentleman is known to everyone from Ireland to India!' he thought.
Unfortunately, Montero did not give Rowan a chance to speak and just sent him away.
Rowan stood up regretfully and suddenly found someone staring at him.
He took a look and saw that it was an acquaintance.
It was Captain Harrison who had defected to Montero.
Beautiful women always have many followers, and Captain Harrison is one of Elena's followers.
She is beautiful and has a good father, how perfect.
He pursued the route of 'marrying a beautiful, wealthy woman, becoming a CEO, and reaching the pinnacle of life'.
Although the first step has not yet been taken, he already regards Elena as his future wife in his heart.
But the dance just now had really stimulated him.
Even though he didn't recognize Rowan, he now regarded Rowan as an enemy.
Rowan could guess what he was thinking. As if afraid that the excitement was not enough, he smiled elegantly at him and deliberately said, "Mr. Montero, before I leave, can I say goodbye to your daughter, Miss Elena?"
Montero nodded, considering Rowan's good performance "Of course."
Rowan found Elena, whispered a few words to her, and deliberately acted ambiguous.
After Captain Harrison was so irritated that his face almost turned green, Rowan turned around and left in a cool manner.
But the hand was held.
Elena pestered him and asked, "Isn't the story of the little prince finished yet?"
Well, forget this is a clingy girl.
Rowan smiled and said "Next time, definitely next time."
Elena didn't act like a little woman and let go of his hand openly.
Just the look in her eyes indicated that if he didn't do it right next time, he would deinitely be taught a lesson.
Rowan left in shame, but in a good mood. Isn't this character also Elena's charm?
Captain Harrison stared at Rowan's back, various thoughts running through his mind.
But in the end he still endured it.
Not now.
Let's talk about it after the plan is implemented.
Find an opportunity to kill this guy!
'Find an opportunity to kill this guy.'
At the same time, Rowan, who had his back to Captain Harrison, was thinking the same thing.
Montero had to make the arrangements, but Captain Harrison didn't.
After meeting up with old Zorro, Rowan told him Montero's plan in the carriage.
Old Zorro suddenly asked thoughtfully "Rowan, why do you think Montero wants to establish a country?"
Rowan said without thinking: "He wants to become capital."
"Capital? Tell me about it."
Old Zorro became interested.
Rowan organized his words "Montero doesn't want money now. If it was money, he wouldn't have to told us about the gold mine. To him, there is no difference between one ton of gold and ten tons of gold."
"What he wants are the intangibles that symbolize wealth, and what he wants is to use these to occupy the labor force represented by the 'poor' class."
"If you create your own country, you will have plenty of ways to make the labor force poor."
Rowan lived in such a country.
He is very familiar with this routine.
Montero's approach is not complicated, but it does have something to it in this era.
Mr. Marx seems to be a contemporary of Montero.
This is due to the impact of Mr. Marx,( Karl Marx for those who don't know) which has transformed his brain and thoughts, and has brought him to the pinnacle of reverse Marxist training!
Ideas, like organisms, evolve by influencing each other.
Marxism was born on the soil of capitalism, and capital was upgraded because of Marxism.
Montero is clearly a high-level player.
He plays much more aggressively than the new investors.
While the Americans were still at the level of running factories or plantations, he jumped directly to the country.
A true master of reverse horse training.
Rowan can already think of his operation "Slaves are too inefficient. What is really efficient is to let them work spontaneo usly."
"People have basic material needs, they need food and housing. These are sold to them at high prices, and if they don't have the money to buy them, they can take out a loan from Montero."
"The loan period is extended to the longest possible period, and if you can't pay it back, you can take out a loan through the inheritance system... It's a loan in name only, but in reality it's a lifelong indenture for your descendants."
"The next step is to deduct their wages, so that their monthly income is only enough to feed themselves. This way, if they get sick, they have to continue to borrow money, and the longer they work, the more they owe."