Chapter 607

When more than a dozen female elders and female members close to the family gathered around the little Abel II, they were boasting.

The main male members of the family gathered around George and Abel, smoking cigars, drinking coffee or red wine, and talking about men's topics in the empire's very symbolic Oval Office.

In addition to the Shrub family and the Smith family, core members of the Shrub family's in-laws, the York family and the Pierce family, are also there.

Let's talk about the York family first.

Although the York family has long lost its former glory, when the Bush family first started, the greatest help it received was the support from Herbert's father Prescott's wife's natal family, which was the support of the York family, the Wall Street tycoon at the time.

With York's support, Prescott, who was still just a senior employee of the Rockefeller family at the time, completed his status promotion.

From an oil businessman, he became the president of the National Golf Association, and at the same time became a senator from Connecticut with the support of his father-in-law and Rockefeller.

For a man as strong as Herbert, it was only because of the excellent platform provided by his father that the Shrub family was able to achieve its current status.

Therefore, the marriage between Prescott and York back then can be said to be crucial.

Hundreds of years have passed, and the York family has long declined. But the skinny camels are bigger than horses, and they still have some presence in the York family in Connecticut.

Although the form of the two families has changed. From the past, the Bush family was dependent on the York family, to the current York family, which was dependent on the Bush family.

But after all, the York family has some wealthy background. Although they are not well-known in public, they are doing pretty well in private.

In addition, here in the United States, "nepotism" is really necessary in many aspects. Bloodline and connections are more important than anything else, and the York family was able to exert a lot of influence in George's palace after George came to power.

For example, among the more than 200 U.S. envoys or consuls stationed abroad around the world, there are three members of the York family.

The Pierce family is similar, they are the natal family of the current Shrub family matriarch, Barbara Pierce Shrub.

The Pierce family is not as prominent as the York family, but they have a good background. They are descendants of documented French and British aristocrats, and they are very popular among the old group.

When Herbert came to Texas to develop, it was thanks to the support of the Pierce family.

Now similar to the York family, the Pierce family can also be regarded as a peripheral family and in-law relationship of the Bush family. Many members also work in the George and Herbert palaces.

As for the Smith family, the current position of the Shrub family is somewhat similar to the position of the York family and the Shrub family back then. There is no need to mention this aspect in detail.

As for George's wife, Jeb's wife, Neil's wife, and Marvin's wife, the natal families of the four of them are not as prominent as the York family and the Pierce family.

Firstly, when the four brothers reached the age of marriage, the Shrub family themselves had become wealthy elders, and they no longer had the urgent need to marry into a wealthy family like Prescott and Herbert did back then, which brought great benefits to the Shrub family. help.

Secondly, compared to Prescott and Herbert, the talents, qualifications and abilities of these four brothers can be said to be really ordinary.

As strong as Jeb, he is just a good student, a good gentleman, and a nerd. If he is allowed to develop more than he has, he won't have the ability.

In the absence of their own abilities, families that were stronger than the Bush family at that time did not think highly of them.

They can't be like their parents and grandparents, who attracted the favor of Bai Fumei and their father because of their outstanding personal abilities.

In desperation, Herbert let them choose partners who were helpful to them, but whose background was not as prominent as the wives of their ancestors.

Like George and Neil's wives, they are somewhat similar in nature. They are all outstanding women who were very smart and capable of working when they were not married.

Because the two brothers are similar in some respects. They are both scumbags and playboys with mediocre abilities.

There needs to be a very trustworthy person behind the scenes to provide advice and help in certain aspects.

The status of a wife is very good, so they need smart wives.

As for Jeb, it was because he went to work in Florida right after graduation and became familiar with each other there.

If we come back to Texas and compete with the boss for resources, we might as well keep developing in Florida.

Florida has always been the so-called "capital of South America", and its large Hispanic population has great influence.

Jeb, who is ambitious himself, naturally married a Latina wife, which can help him a lot in his career.

Facts have proved that Herbert's deduction was correct. Jeb's choice to marry such a wife was correct. This can be seen from his ability to secure a position in Florida.

The youngest Marvin, because of his personality and age, is destined to keep the family business and run the business. So he married the daughter of a big local businessman in Texas as his wife.

This makes the four-person wife family really average compared to the York family and the Pierce family.

Not to mention compared to today's Smith family.

So at the private family banquet last night, none of the four wives came.

The only ones who came were the York family, the Pierce family, and Abel.

This world is such a reality. If you are not good at it, even the distance between relatives will be different.

Naturally, the only people chatting in the Oval Office now are members of their family.

"... Prescott wants to be land commissioner for Texas? I don't see the slightest problem with that."

Sitting on the huge solid wood desk in Commander George's office, Abel held a top-quality Cuban Coca-Cola cigar in his hand. The cigar was lit and smoke was slowly rising upwards.

Coxiba has always been an expensive cigar in the world and is pursued by many cigar smokers. It has a very rich and smooth taste. Among Havana cigars, the Coxiba series is classified as a medium-rich to full-flavored cigar.

What Abel is holding is the newly launched "Singer" series, which uses new ingredients and is medium-rich and has a slightly more rounded taste.

It is also the top special selection in the Singer series and can only be purchased at cigar auctions. On average, one stick costs more than 800 US dollars, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Now, there are more than twenty people in this office, and everyone is holding a cigar, which was provided by George, the owner of the office.

Therefore, it is really just a joke to say that the American government is as clean as water.

But of course, what everyone is paying attention to now cannot be Kexiba. Everyone is looking at Abel who is speaking.

"I don't think Prescott is qualified for the position of Texas Land Commissioner just because of his age. Napoleon was 30 years old when he became the consul of the First French Republic, and Prescott is now 27 Years old. I think he's more than capable of being this Texas land commissioner."

"Ah! Dear Abel, do you really think so? That's great. I'm just like you. I also think I have the ability to do this job well!"

At the desk, one meter away from Abel, Jeb's son, the oldest Bush family member of Laura's generation, and the namesake of Herbert's father, George Prescott Bush, was somewhat elated. said.

It turns out that just now, everyone was talking about next year's election.

Jeb suddenly proposed that his son Prescott should participate in the election of Texas Land Commissioner next year.

Herbert had reservations, Neil expressed support, and George remained silent.

Jeb asked Abel what he thought, and Abel said the above.

The position of state land commissioner in the United States has never been well-known. But he holds real power and manages the land owned by the state government and the resources above and below the land.

For example, forests, lakes, rivers, etc., as well as oil, natural gas and other mineral deposits under the land.

Even if private land is to be developed, it often must be approved by the Land Commissioner.

The Land Commissioner of Texas is even more remarkable because Texas is rich in oil, natural gas and mineral resources. At the same time, this position is also in charge of the "Texas Permanent School Fund" that supports public education.

This fund is currently in the United States and is the second largest education fund in the United States after Harvard University-related funds.

It belongs to a department with particularly rich powers.

The position of land commissioner has always been a springboard for promotion to higher positions in the political tradition of the United States.

For example, former President Carter and former President Kennedy held this position in the states where they made their fortunes when they were young.

These two are the most famous, and there are many elders who have held this position.

If you can come up, you will take up this important position. Not to mention the rich salary that this position brings, this starting foundation alone is enough for Prescott to have smooth sailing in the future.

Prescott is naturally happy about this.

His father, Jeb, was delighted, too.

What Jeb is happy about is not that Abel expressed his support for Prescott, and Prescott has a high probability of winning.

Because Prescott is running in Texas, and now in Texas it can be said that people with the surname Smith have the final say.

Jeb is happy that Abel can support Prescott, which means that Abel is not as wary and alienated from him and his own department as he has been worried about since last year.

At that time, Abel was attacked in Florida, and there were traces of his silly daughter's involvement.

Although Jeb's daughter was deceived, she was still involved. Although he was punished afterwards, Jeb was always worried that Abel had a grudge against it.

Because of this relationship, they would not support him and Prescott, and even cause the Bush family and the Smith family to become estranged.

Now, it seems there is no such thing. At least that's how Abel behaves so far.

And sure enough, after Abel expressed his support for Prescott.

George, who had been silent just now, also smiled and said after Prescott excitedly finished speaking:

"I don't think it's a big problem. If Prescott is involved, the competitor seems to be Cook from El Paso?"

Marvin, the youngest, spoke at this time: "Yes, it's Cook. But he may also choose to run for mayor of El Paso next year, especially if he knows that Prescott will participate in the competition. Exit. If Cook is not involved, then only Qiao Sen from the Donkey Party will be involved."

"Snapped--"

George clapped his hands and continued: "That's it, Texas is the Elephant's Texas. This position is yours, Prescott, and I believe you can do a good job. "

Abel, uncle, father, and third uncle all expressed their support. Although his grandfather did not speak after Abel expressed his stance, he was smiling next to him.

Prescott knew it was done.

The young Bush's face was flushed with excitement, and he was a little awkward with words for a while.

"Oh, uncle, thank you for trusting me so much. Oh, and dear Abel, and everyone else!"

Although the surprise was huge, Prescott knew it very well.

The most important thing is the younger cousin-in-law in front of me. His words are more important than anyone else.

It was after he expressed his stance that everyone's support for him became so clear!

Damn Noash, if she hadn't been brainless, I wouldn't have had to be so cautious!

While being excited and ecstatic, Prescott also resented the sister who was now locked up at home.

Because obviously with his relationship with Abel, the two parties can actually always be very close!

When Prescott was in ecstasy, Herbert finally came out and said something.

"Okay, Prescott's matter is a trivial matter. He is still young, and if it's my opinion, I think he still needs experience. But since Abel, George, and Jeb all think so, let him participate. , and treat it as experience."

After saying what made Prescott feel cold, Herbert looked at everyone: "Compared with Prescott, I think next year's things are more important."

After Old Shrub finished speaking, many people present nodded silently.

What is a Texas Land Commissioner?

If things don't go well for George next year, then everyone doesn't know if they will have the opportunity to continue discussing family private matters in this office!

So compared with Prescott's matter, of course George's future is more important.

This concerns the interests of the entire Bush family, and even the entire Texas family.

No carelessness is allowed.

Abel also cheered up.