1929 I am a chaebol in the United States

Chapter 314 Special General

Finally, the agreed day arrived. Lu Chen led Hans and his group to Morgan's manor as planned. Afterwards, they followed Morgan to the airport and took a plane to their destination. After about an hour's flight, they arrived in Washington that night. As soon as they got off the plane, they rushed to a luxury hotel in Washington, checked in, and took a short rest.

The next morning, before daybreak, Lu Chen could not wait to rush to the front of the Capitol. At this moment, the front of the White House was already crowded with police officers responsible for maintaining order on the scene. In the vicinity, many media reporters who came to obtain first-hand information also gathered.

Soon, everyone's attention was drawn to one direction. A group of people were seen walking towards the front door of the Congress. Then, Franklin walked out of the group, stepped onto the podium in front of the Congress, and officially began his world-famous inaugural speech.

Lu Chen, standing in the crowd below, was extremely excited. This was a historic moment! He felt honored to be able to personally experience such an important event. He quickly found Hans and asked him to take a photo of him with Franklin on the podium as the background as a souvenir. At this moment, he realized that he was witnessing history happening.

After Lu Chen tidied his clothes, he stood in front of the camera that Hans had borrowed from the reporter from the Post and struck a handsome pose.

"Bang" a burst of flashes passed by, and Hans captured this scene on the photo.

More than ten minutes later, Franklin finished his speech. Then a series of handover ceremonies were held. Finally, at ten o'clock, Lu Chen and other people attending the banquet were invited to a hall.

After Lu Chen and Morgan followed the guide to the hall, the guide left, leaving the two of them free to move. Morgan glanced at the hall and said to Lu Chen:

"Lu Chen, please do as you please. I saw an old friend, so I won't accompany you."

Morgan walked towards a middle-aged man with a goatee. Lu Chen looked left and right, and finally found Dio chatting with someone in a corner. Lu Chen immediately walked towards Dio.

"Hey, Dio, what a coincidence!" Lu Chen greeted with a smile.

When Dio saw Lu Chen coming, he smiled brightly, and immediately pulled Lu Chen to his side. He enthusiastically introduced him to the friends around him: "Everyone, this is Mr. Lu Chen! He is my good friend and a very outstanding person!"

Lu Chen smiled and greeted everyone. At the same time, he learned from Dio that most of the people he was talking to were resource tycoons in various fields. Among them were mine owners, farmers, etc. They controlled a large amount of resources and wealth. Lu Chen was very surprised by this, but he still greeted them enthusiastically and chatted happily.

While they were chatting excitedly, Franklin walked into the hall. He walked steadily to the podium, smiled, and said to the guests: "Thank you very much for coming to this banquet I hosted. At the same time, I also want to thank you for your support and trust in me. Now, I solemnly declare that the banquet officially begins!"

As Franklin finished speaking, the entire banquet hall burst into warm applause. Then, he picked up a glass of red wine, walked down the podium gracefully, and began to clink glasses and chat with the guests one by one. When everyone focused their attention on Franklin, Lu Chen noticed a lonely figure - Arthur. Arthur was sitting alone in the corner, drinking silently.

Lu Chen was very surprised and thought to himself: "Why is Mai Paopao here? You know, Franklin is very dissatisfied with him!" With full of doubts, Lu Chen held a wine glass and slowly walked to Mai Paopao.

"Hey! Mai Paopao, why are you here alone?"

Hearing Lu Chen's voice, Mai Paopao raised his head, rolled his eyes, and replied with a slightly dissatisfied tone: "Didn't you notice that everyone else was gathered around the president? So, of course, I have to be alone."

Lu Chen raised his lips slightly and asked with a smile: "Why don't you go over and say hello to the president? Maybe you can have a chat with him."

Mai Paopao frowned, a look of displeasure appeared on his face, and said disdainfully: "I don't want to make myself unhappy. I have been transferred out of the country now. Even if I go to say hello to the president, he can't revoke this transfer order, right?" After saying that, he suddenly drank the wine glass in his hand.

While Lu Chen was chatting with Mai Paopao, Dio came to an old man with white hair and was talking about something. He pointed in the direction of Lu Chen while talking. Lu Chen noticed this inadvertently. He pointed at the old man next to Dio and asked Mai Paopao:

"Arthur, do you know who that old man is?"

Hearing Lu Chen's question, Mai Paopao followed Lu Chen's hand and looked at the old man. Then he shook his body and said to Lu Chen:

"Lu Chen, that's General Pershing, how come you know him?"

How could Lu Chen know Pershing? He had heard of this name. In later generations, there was a tank in the United States called the Pershing tank. According to the characteristics of American naming, this Pershing would probably be a very famous person! But he is definitely not as famous as Nimitz, after all, he is the name of an aircraft carrier!

He shook his head and smiled as he replied, "Arthur, you should know that I am just an ordinary businessman who has only been in the United States for a few years. How could I know him?"

Mai Paopao raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a sly smile. He said slowly, "Oh, my friend, haven't you always wanted to sell the rifles you produce? Now, this great opportunity is right in front of you, why don't you give it a try? If you can successfully sell your product to this general, perhaps the US Army will consider purchasing the rifles you produce."

Lu Chen was slightly stunned, with a look of surprise on his face. He couldn't help but ask doubtfully: "Really? He actually has such a huge influence and decision-making power?"

Mai Paopao smiled and nodded, explaining in a firm tone, "Of course! Although he does not have much real power at present, he is the only special general in our US Army. Moreover, many current senior army officials were once capable men under his command. Therefore, as long as he is willing to act as your lobbyist, the army will definitely seriously consider and agree to adopt the rifles you produce."

Hearing this, Lu Chen's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he saw a glimmer of hope. He realized that this was definitely a rare opportunity that could not be easily missed. So, he put down the wine glass in his hand without hesitation, pulled Mai Paopao, and walked straight towards General Pershing.