1855 United States Tycoon

"Carl, have you read the Times today? Have you seen the news about Scrooge McDonald? What do you think of this "old friend" of ours?" Engels sent a newspaper Pass it to his old friend Karl Marx.

"Ah, is it the Scrooge who sells ropes that hang capitalists the most?" Thinking of the young man who seriously discussed the fundamental contradictions and development trends of the capitalist system with himself, Karl Marx laughed." That's really a class-conscious, very interesting typical capitalist. What's the matter, Friedrich, what new tricks did this guy play?"

"Well, observing the activities of this class-conscious and conscientious capitalist, I think my understanding of society has gone a step further. In this world, it is difficult for you to find another hypocritical person like Scrooge MacDonald. A better specimen." Engels also laughed, and at the same time handed the newspaper to Marx, "Well, listening to your question, you must have not seen today's newspaper. Let's see it for you."

Marx took the newspaper and read it seriously. After a while, his shoulders began to shrug, and laughter came out of his mouth. At first it was only a soft, chuckle, then the laughter became louder and louder, and finally, Marx dropped his hand. Newspaper, raised his head and laughed. Engels also laughed after him. The loud laughter of the two people passed through the glass window and shook the glass. A few pigeons parked outside immediately opened their wings and flew into the foggy sky of London.

"What are you laughing at? Is there anything happy?" As the door rang, Jenny, who was out shopping for vegetables, walked in with a basket on her back. Apparently she had heard the laughter of her husband and Engels outside the door.

"We are watching a wonderful performance by a guy." Engels explained, "Jenny, is there anything delicious today?""I have Irish stew today." Yanni replied with a smile. This dish is Engels’ favorite dish. Compared with the situation in history that is often too poor to open the pot, in this time and space, because in addition to Engels’s funding, Scrooge also occasionally funded Marx’s research and work (of course Scrooge clearly said that the money was given to disrupt the European bourgeoisie, that is, Scrooge’s economic opponents. He sold it to hang the ropes of European capitalists. As for this Will rope hang on Scrooge's neck in the future? Scrooge said in his letter to Marx: "Before capitalism in Europe completely collapsed, I felt that my money and me would still be in the United States. It’s safe. I think it’s impossible for the proletariat of United States to overthrow capitalism until at least Jehovah or Satan thinks that I should leave this world. After that, please allow me to quote from the great Sun King. There is a famous saying, "After I die, don't care about the flood."), so the life condition of Marx's family is much better. Occasionally when friends come to the house, Jenny can also buy something delicious.

"Ah, Jenny, thank you so much." Engels said to Jenny with a smile. Then he turned to Marx: "Karl, have you finished reading the news? Seriously, today's Tartuuf (the protagonist in Molière's play "The Hypocrite", in Western society at the time, said a person was Tartuuf, It’s similar to what we mean by saying that a person is Yue Buqun.) It taught me a lot. Look at it, we thought that the reason why he took the initiative to expose the heroin problem was just because the patent was about to expire. , And as soon as the patent expires, this problem will immediately show up in the competition, and it is impossible to hide it. So he did it just to stop the loss in time. But now it seems that this guy’s shamelessness and his deception They are far beyond our expectations."

"Yes, facing the prospect that the true face of heroin will inevitably be exposed, look at him, not only through this series of operations to preserve your image of'Sage', but also to protect your own moneymaker heroin. Although heroin is destined to From everyday medicines that everyone can buy to “second-level prescription medicines” that can only be used in hospitals, but considering the dependence of doctors in the world on it, this thing will definitely continue to make money for him. "Marx added, "It's really cunning like a fox."

"Isn't it? Well, it's not just that." Engels said in an interface, "Look at his set of drug inspection system. Isn't this a technology threshold used to exclude competitors? Well, the term is still That guy said it himself in the correspondence with us. Well, besides his McDonald Chemical and Pharmaceutical Company, there is absolutely no other pharmaceutical company in the United States that has such technology capabilities, even in the world. There are not too many manufacturers with such technology capabilities. In this way, in the name of serving patients, this guy will directly eliminate those small factories. Well, then his monopoly will be even more consolidated. This is a very good and typical case of capital moving from a free market to a monopoly."

"There is another point worth noting." Marx said, and the two of them became more and more serious when discussing these detailed issues.

"What are you talking about?" Engels asked.

"The so-called'non-profit independent organization'." Marx said, "This is a smart trick of the bourgeoisie. This is not the first time Scrooge McDonald has used such a trick. In the United States, A few years ago, he used the so-called non-profit organization of the Associated Press to complete the integration of public opinion, and this time he will use this trick to complete the construction of technology barriers and obtain a complete monopoly for himself. You see, a thing that was originally a crisis, that Tartuuf was able to use it to not only preserve his own image and immediate economic interests, but also to strengthen his monopoly on the market. Status. Olgon (the head of the family who was deceived by Tartuf in the play "The Hypocrite") Fortunately, it was Tartuuf, not Scrooge McDonald, or he didn’t even have a single hair. It will be left. It may even be... high, it is high!"

"Maybe he was sold by that guy while helping him count the money, or even counting over and over, and thanking that guy for his kindness." Engels said sarcastically. As for the saying that "you have to help others count the money after being sold," of course it also comes from the correspondence with Scrooge.

"In general, this is a typical case of the evolution from liberal capitalism to monopoly capitalism, and it is worthy of our study and study." Marx said.

"Mr. Marx, Mr. Engels, it's time for dinner. You should also take a break and get ready to have lunch." Marx's maid Helen walked in and said to them.

Helen is Jenny's maid, and she accompanied Jenny to Marx's family. Although she is just a maid, in fact, she is the core of the family. Marx's power was used in academics and revolutions, and Yan Ni, who was born in the noble Miss Miss, had a mediocre housekeeping ability. In fact, the operation of the whole family is basically Helen's management. Perhaps because of this, this maid has achieved a central position in the family, and the whole family, including Marx, must obey her arrangements.

"Ah, let's come right now." Marx first responded, and then said to Engels: "Friedrich, let's go to dinner first. After dinner, we will study..."

...

Just as Marx and Engels were carefully analyzing the methods of Scrooge, Scrooge also received an old friend of his in the duck castle.

"Gardner, long time no see." Scrooge said to Gardner very enthusiastically. This dandy, who had partnered with him to do business in the past, has now stepped into the political arena and has become a senator from Ohio. With Scrooge's financial support, he has considerable influence in Congress.

"That's because you are busy making money all day long." Gardner responded with a grin, "You handled this recent storm really beautifully! Do you know what I am looking for you this time?"

"Come on, Gardner, don't play dumb puzzles with me." Scrooge smiled, "I don't bother to use my brain anymore."

"I came for your'standard drug testing'. This is a good idea, and many people in Congress are very interested in it. We all hope to see it implemented as soon as possible." Senator Gardner replied, "We will organize a special committee to coordinate this work."

Scrooge understood what Gardner meant. If you can serve as the chairman of this committee, it will be very helpful to increase his political influence. As the initiator and funder of this plan, Scrooge will naturally have a lot of influence on the selection of the chairman of the committee.

"Gardner, I think you are the best candidate for the chairman of this committee. I need your help in this matter." Scrooge replied bluntly, "Besides, there is one more thing, I Hope to use your influence."

"What's the matter?" Gardner was very happy that Scrooge had something to ask for his own help. The more this kind of "help", the tighter he and Scrooge tied up, and the better he could get from Scrooge. Supported here. In the current era, without the support of large consortia, there is no political future at all. Especially the support of a big boss like Scrooge, who has a good reputation and money, and controls the media in his hands, which is even more difficult for countless people to ask God.

"I hope that my standards can be ascending as a federal law as soon as possible." Scrooge said.

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