Chapter 683

Get rid of all the wrong, then the remaining options, no matter how far fetched, are undoubtedly the right answer.

Did Holmes or Conan say this? Or is it Kuroda hatasaro or Jintian Yigeng?

In short, no matter who said this nonsense, applying to today's puzzle, Lorraine's solution is that the Freemasons are divided.

At least one branch has participated in the competition of the revolving door plan behind the back of the Philadelphia ceremony. This matter may involve the political struggle within the United States. If it is more serious, it may even involve the penetration of powerful countries into the United States.

Lorraine was confident in his judgment. The only surprise to him was that his casual judgment actually stimulated a real big man.

Benjamin Franklin, the oldest and most prestigious politician in the United States, and the only old man in a power town who really jumped out of the struggle between the Federation and democracy, visited the Washington official residence overnight.

"I'm sure the Freemasons are not involved in any form," Franklin said decisively after listening to Lorraine's statement.

His attitude puzzled Lorraine, not that he suspected Franklin's intention to cover up the matter, but that he was too determined to go far beyond the general sense of trust.

So Lorraine's expression is strange.

"Mr. Franklin, it may be offensive to say so, but I heard that Freemasons are a huge organization..."

"I understand your concern." Franklin held his pipe. "But there are a lot of things you don't know, little guy."

"The Freemasons in the present sense were born in London in 1717. They have independent synagogues in the major European powers and the most important colonies in the world."

"Although America is a young country, Philadelphia ceremony is an orthodox branch of London ceremony, which was established as early as 1733. Historically, it is the product of the same period with the Paris ceremony of the French general assembly, and it is the regional general assembly second only to London ceremony in the world."

Lorraine heard Franklin's overtones.

Philadelphia ritual, or Masonic American Federation, is powerful in the Masonic world, and its status is equivalent to that of France to the civilized world. The synagogues in other regions dare not and cannot reach out to cross the border and challenge the territory and dignity of American elites without authorization.

"So... Inside your hall?"

"The rules of Masonic membership." Franklin's old eyes glittered after the smoke. "Out of his own will; living in the jurisdiction of the general assembly, that is, the thirteen states of the United States for more than 12 months; men over the age of 20; believing in the existence of God; having no criminal record; having not been rejected by other American students; having two American students as introducers."

"Your opponent killed people, which is not the style of Freemasons. For one thing, they intend to attract members outside the United States, regardless of the residence history of the directors of the hundred business association."

"From these two considerations alone, I can assert that your opponent must not be a Freemason."

"What are they?" Lorraine asked the question in a flat tone, expressing his disapproval of Franklin's analysis. "A group of conspirators who did not belong to the Freemasons took great pains to dress themselves up as Freemasons. They were well prepared and even hoodwinked a group of successful businessmen who were the richest in the party. They were a group, not one."

"What is the significance of doing these things? Let's be more straightforward. With your rich social experience, do you think such a thing is possible?"

Franklin frowned at Lorraine's question.

"I can't answer your question, little guy," he said honestly, "but I have another evidence in my hand about the birth of the revolving door plan."

"Alexander should have told you that the revolving door is the crystallization of the common intelligence of Fei Chengli's students. But have you ever thought that since we can come up with such a plan, why should Alexander raise money like a broker?"

"Because you have no money." Lorraine gave the only correct answer without thinking.

Franklin obviously didn't intend to embarrass Lorraine with this question. He nodded with his pipe in his mouth.

"The war of independence evacuated the capital of Philadelphia ceremony. In order to win, our American students made unimaginable contributions." his voice was low. "For example, the broken mouth old Jewish Heim Solomon, your maritime group director married his daughter, so you must have investigated his situation."

"Before the war of independence, he was also a member of the one million pound club. With his keen business sense, his assets spread all over Europe. The war of independence left him destitute. After his death, his only daughter had to shoulder sky high debts to maintain."

"Did you take credit for the green scam in Connecticut?" Franklin glanced at Lorraine with a smile. "That scam shuffled the capital circle in New England in a very short time. At least 6000 people fell into the trap and lost more than one million pounds."

"From a personal point of view, we old guys thank you for taking a breath for the old Jewish and saving his orphan from the debt crisis. But from a national point of view... Don't let us catch the evidence, little guy!"

Lorraine raised his eyebrows: "Connecticut Hartford? I invested in a steel plant there. The first phase seems to be completed around 1790. The design capacity is enough to double the steel output of the United States and increase the iron output by 40%."

"As for the green scam you said, I heard that as my competitor, he once surprised me, that's all."

"That's all..." Franklin smiled meaningfully and turned back to the topic without nostalgia. "The experience of the old Jewish is the epitome of the current situation of the capital of the whole Philly ceremony. Our economic situation is very bad, not the situation of a small circle, but the situation of the whole Philly ceremony."

"To tell you the truth, it took us half a year to integrate the funds that the whole Philadelphia ceremony could mobilize from the birth of the revolving door plan. At that time, it was 1.3 million pounds, but last year, it was 2.2 million pounds."

"This means that our branch is not your opponent in the equity competition at all, and even the collection of the whole Philly ceremony can not pose a threat to you. The gap between the two sides is too big. Whether it is anger, differentiation or conspiracy, all means are unintentional before the absolute gap."

Lorraine is very different.

At the critical moment when the revolving door plan was about to be finalized, Franklin completely revealed the cards of the U.S. government to Lorraine, that is, to America's biggest competitor for bank control.

Is this his personal attitude? Or Philly's attitude? Or the attitude of the American government?

No one can find the answer from that old face full of senile spots.

Lorraine thought, "Mr. Franklin, can I take your words as an alliance request of the United States?"

Franklin nodded quietly: "the revolving door has lost control, which is what we are most worried about in advance. We evaluated the people who push the door and found that you are the most kind choice for the United States at present. If you are willing, I hope to promote this cooperation."

"With the United States, or with Philadelphia?"

"Philly."

"What about dominance?"

"Form a management consultation meeting and select members according to six to four. You are six, and we provide the corresponding four."

"What about the chairman and general manager?"

"You give priority to one position and we recommend another."

"How to ensure that the management consulting committee always has stable rights?"

"Our Supreme Lord, Mr. Washington, can sign a secret memorandum with the associated press. Alexander and I can sign in the witness position."

Lorraine took a deep breath and crossed his fingers to his knees.

"I can't refuse your sincerity," he said, "but I have additional conditions."

"Due meaning," Franklin raised his hand, "please."

"Find out who is right with us." Lorraine straightened up. "I believe you must have a goal, otherwise you won't make such a big concession to us."

"Then... Postpone the dinner and watch the next war."

"Working with us has ensured your dominance of the revolving door, Mr. Drake!" Franklin showed great disgust at the second request. "Don't forget that this is New York! America needs a stable New York!"

"You are wrong, Mr. Franklin." Lorraine said coldly. "This is a war. Both America and Philadelphia need to stand in line for it. No one can find both sides. This is the most basic sincerity of cooperation and the only condition for us to give up the post of chairman!"

"Are you... Willing to give up your position as chairman?"