America 1919-Chapter 776 - : 266, Investing in the United Kingdom_2

Chapter 776: 266, Investing in the United Kingdom_2

The Astor Family’s power was comprehensive. In the last century, a branch of the Astor Family left New York to develop in the United Kingdom, bringing with them vast family capital. With this support, this branch of the Astor Family managed to secure an hereditary viscountcy through their wealth.

By the time it came to Cousin Walker, the British Astor Family’s influence in the United Kingdom had reached its peak.

Waldorf Astor became a member of the House of Lords, and his wife, the Viscountess Astor, became the first female member of the House of Commons in British history.

At the same time, “The Observer,” a well-known British newspaper, was an asset of the Astor Family. Furthermore, the real-life inspiration for the famous TV drama “Downton Abbey” is actually the Astor Family’s estate in the United Kingdom.

Additionally, Samantha Cameron, the wife of the later British Prime Minister David Cameron, is an adopted daughter of the British Astor Family.

Currently, if Donnie wants to coexist peacefully with the British side regarding the Baku Oil Fields, he needs to have influential people within the British elite who can speak for him.

Although Gilbert Thomas’s razor gang has developed well in the United Kingdom, it is still not enough to establish such a relationship for Donnie. On the other hand, the Astor Family backing Walker could be of help in this matter.

In fact, this is also a test from the Tarot Society for Walker. If Walker can smoothly handle this matter, then his admission into the Tarot Society is assured.

“The second thing, the United States’ shipbuilding technology is somewhat behind the United Kingdom’s, so I hope you can help me find some talent in this field in the United Kingdom and bring them back to the United States. Tell them that as long as they’re talented, no matter what their conditions are in the United Kingdom, their rewards will be doubled in the United States!”

This was the second task Donnie needed Walker to do in the United Kingdom.

“The third thing, I want you to contact Winston Churchill on my behalf and convey that I am willing to support all his endeavors in the United Kingdom, and also to invite him to visit the United States. Additionally, hand him this letter that I have written personally!”

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Winston Churchill’s achievements as one of the big three during World War II naturally don’t need much elaboration.

But at the same time, Churchill’s family also has considerable influence in the United Kingdom.

Winston Churchill’s grandfather, John Spencer Churchill, was the 7th Duke of Marlborough, who had been the Lord President of the Council and Governor of Ireland.

His father, Randolph Churchill, was the Secretary of the Treasury and Leader of the House of Commons for the Conservative Party.

If it were a couple of years earlier or later, Donnie’s attempt to connect with Churchill would not have been taken seriously by him.

After all, prior to this point, Winston Churchill’s political career could be described as smoothly ascendant.

At age 26, he was elected to the House of Commons, by age 31, he was promoted by then-Prime Minister Henry Campbell to Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, at 33 entered the Cabinet as President of the Board of Trade, became Secretary of State for the Home Department at 35, and First Lord of the Admiralty at 37.

However, with this year’s general election, the Liberal Party suffered a devastating defeat, and Churchill unexpectedly lost in his own constituency, resulting in the loss of his position as a Cabinet Minister.

Churchill’s period of political dormancy hadn’t concluded yet. The following year, Churchill stood for the West Leicester seat in a by-election but was defeated again, while the Labour Party won and formed its first government.

At this time, Churchill realized the influence of the Liberal Party was waning, no longer a political force capable of rivaling the Conservative Party, and he gradually distanced himself from the Liberals, moving closer to the Conservatives.

In the meantime, Churchill took his family to the south of France for rest and over two years of leisure, penned the five-volume war memoir “The World Crisis.”

It wasn’t until 1929 that Churchill slowly began to rise again in British politics.

It may have been a bit early for Donnie to reach out to Churchill, but he believed that this advanced arrangement would undoubtedly bring considerable benefits.

After all, Donnie was no longer an unknown!

“Churchill?” Walker was momentarily startled and after thinking for a while, he recalled who Churchill was and asked, “What’s notable about this man? His family’s influence in the United Kingdom may be great, but isn’t Churchill himself clearly on the decline?”

Donnie replied with a smile, “It’s precisely because he is on the decline that we need to connect with him. If he were at the peak of his career, do you think he would accept our help?”

Political scenes everywhere are the same, elevating some while downplaying others.

This is particularly important in Western politics, where every qualified politician is backed by large financial groups. However, those financial groups’ support isn’t without reason; they want to see that the people they support can be successful.

At the moment, Churchill seems to have the air of a sunset, likely feeling unfulfilled internally. Donnie has precisely identified this moment as the right time to establish a relationship with him!

“Alright, since you’ve made your decision, I won’t say much more!”

Walker spoke, “However, to accomplish the tasks you’ve assigned me, it will undoubtedly cost a significant amount of money.”

No matter if it’s making connections with the British Astor Family, Churchill, or the contacts in British shipbuilding, it all requires cash to pave the way!

Donnie had naturally made preparations for this, saying, “I’ve already had Robert arrange for you to be exchanged 300,000 British Pounds. I believe this sum should be more than enough to cover all your expenses in the United Kingdom.”