1850 American Gold Tycoon

Chapter 25 I Want to Be California's First Senator
"Flaige, are you crazy? We are not enemies!"

Hearing that Flage had returned from Sacramento, Brannan came to visit Flage.

Fleger glared at each other, pulled out a gun and pointed Brannan, telling Brannan to get out.

"You are clear about what you did, get the hell out of my house before I remain sane!"

Fleger unceremoniously tells Brannan to fuck off.

Brannan looked at Flaige's messy house and seemed to understand something, and left Flaige's residence.

It seems that he still underestimated the shamelessness of his opponent, ransacked a sheriff's house and blamed him, and Brannan had to admit that the other party did a good job.

Why didn't he expect Liang Yao to come out like this?At the same time, he also felt that this competitor, who was eleven years younger than himself, was becoming more and more interesting.

Although Brannan felt a little annoyed by the break with Flag, it did not dampen Brannan's confidence.

Even if Fleige was on the opposite side of him, he still had the confidence to win in this game of confidence, which was just a little more troublesome.

Most Americans come to California for gold and wealth, but not all.

The rise of California can bring not only rich opportunities, but also political opportunities.

Although Washington is still arguing over the establishment of states in the Territory, some politicians with a keen sense of smell have already smelled the political opportunities that California can bring them.

That's what former Mississippi Congressman William Girwin thought, and he had to get to California before anyone else noticed.

With this in mind, William Girvan followed many gold prospectors to California, a place full of gold.

He was not short of money, and unlike those gold diggers, he did not come to California for gold, but for power.

As an ambitious politician, he knew exactly what fast-rising California could bring to America, and what it could bring to him.

Brannan returned to his seaside estate and changed into a more formal attire to meet the important guest.

Brannan held out his hand to greet the important guest.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Gerwin, welcome to California."

Ge Wen, who was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, returned a smile to Brannan habitually, and shook hands with Brannan politely.

"Hello, Mr. Brannan."

Brannan poured Ge Wen a glass of wine imported from France, and Ge Wen took a sip gently, and couldn't help frowning slightly.

"You've built California well, Mr. Brannan."

Ge Wen sat on the sofa with a glass of wine.

Brannan also sat down: "Mr. Gwen, you don't hesitate to come to San Francisco to find me. You must not just want to talk to me about the development of California."

What else could a politician have come to for when he came to the borderlines of California?
Brannan had roughly guessed the purpose of Ge Wen's visit.

"California is developing very rapidly. Its population will soon reach [-], or even more. At that time, California will meet the criteria for establishing a state. According to the usual practice, California will have two senators. I want to be a California state. first senator."

Ge Wen didn't beat around the bush, but directly explained his intention.This time, Gerwin is no longer content to be just a congressman, but wants to become a more powerful senator.

"I will build California into the richest state in the United States, richer and more prosperous than any state in the eastern United States, and I will fight for more rights and interests for California in Congress."

Brannan would not take politicians' words seriously. He didn't care if California was prosperous or not, he only cared about how much gold he could grab here.

"So you're here to ask me to help you run for a future senator from California?"

"It's not that I'm asking you, but cooperation. The large mining companies and consortia in the east will soon enter California. They plan to set up their headquarters and gold mining base next to the Sacramento gold mining area.

They won't pass up any opportunity to make a fortune. It is undeniable that you are now the most powerful man in California, and almost no one can compete with you. But in a few months, the situation will be different. "

Brannan took a deep breath. What Ge Wen said was exactly what he was worried about.

It was his expectation that large mining companies and consortiums from the east would enter California.The reason why he was so anxious to eliminate Liang Yao was because he wanted to grab as much gold and wealth as possible before those large mining companies and consortiums arrived in California.

There is not much time left for him, it seems that he must hurry up.

"At that point, if you want to compete with them, you will have no advantage. But you are lucky, you know me, I have a wide range of connections in politics, and you have a lot of influence in California, we all have a relationship with each other. most needed."

Before Ge Wen finished speaking, several gunshots from San Francisco not far away interrupted his words.

This made Ge Wen frowned: "It seems that the law and order in San Francisco is not very good."

"Yes, the Sheriff of San Francisco is not competent. The establishment of California as soon as possible, the early election of Senators and Representatives, and the establishment of a state government are what every California citizen hopes for." Brannan said leisurely.

"I understand that San Francisco needs a more competent sheriff. If I become a future California senator, I will find a competent sheriff for San Francisco."

"In this way, it's a happy cooperation, Mr. Ge Wen." Brannan and Ge Wen clinked wine glasses, and drank the wine in the glass.

After Ge Wen left, Brannan fell into deep thought.

Tiny gold prospectors and companies will soon be eliminated. In the future, those large mining companies and consortiums with advanced equipment and strong financial resources will dominate the gold mining industry in California.

He must make a fortune before those big mining companies and consortia come to California!
He stared at the map of California on the wall, and he locked his eyes on the signs of the surrounding mines.

"Land, as long as you master the land, you will have a steady stream of wealth!"

Brannan's thinking suddenly opened up. The gold diggers are not the owners of these lands, but the owners of these lands belong to the early immigrants from Mexico.

They are weak and unable to protect these lands. Now he can come forward and buy the land from these early immigrants at a very low price.At that time, when those large companies arrive in California, they can only buy the land they covet at a high price from their own hands.

Of course, he can also use these lands to invest in those large companies.No matter which way he chooses to deal with the land in the end, he can make a lot of money!
As long as he buys these lands, he will be the legal owner of these lands, and then he will be able to justifiably drive those nasty guys out of Sacramento.After all, the United States protects the sacred private property of its citizens from infringement.

(End of this chapter)