1850 American Gold Baron

Chapter 182 Texan

"I will compensate the land owners according to the market price and buy the land along the railway line."

Liang Yao said without thinking.

Texas has a sparse population and not much developed land. In addition, Texas is a border area, and land prices in border areas have always been relatively cheap. The cost of purchasing land will not be too large.

"This is indeed a good solution."

Espy nodded contentedly.

Liang Yao's railway construction in Texas has been settled, and the purpose of his visit to Texas has basically been achieved.

The planters in Texas have also solved the marketing problem of some Texas specialties, and it can be said that both parties are happy.

In order to show his kindness to the landlord, Bell planned to host a dinner in the manor to entertain Liang Yao.

It was only noon now, and there was still some time before the dinner started. Liang Yao, who was so idle, was listening to these Texas guys bragging and farting in the living room.

Texas has a tradition of simple folk customs and abundant martial ethics. These first-generation Texas guys in the living room never spoke a word without mentioning war.

Some people are talking about the war with the Yankees, some are talking about the war with the Mexicans, and some are talking about the current war with the Indian tribes in Texas.

In fact, ranging from Texas nobles like Bell and Houston to unknown planters and slave owners, they all participated in the war, and some of them were good commanders.

"I swear, if the Yankees dare to covet our Texas land again, I will take our family's servants to Washington!"

The person who uttered the arrogant words was a young man who was only eighteen or nineteen years old.

"Harvey, I heard that your boy dropped out of West Point Military Academy and has nothing to do at home. He follows Bell's daughter like a follower all day long."

Espy said to Harvey seriously in the manner of an elder.

"You should learn something while you are young. I suggest you go back to school. Texas girls won't like idlers like you."

"I won't go to a Yankee military school! I won't learn anything useful in a Yankee military school," Harvey said arrogantly.

"You can't say that. I heard that Robert will soon be the principal of West Point Military Academy. Robert is from our south. He performed very well during the war. Maybe you can learn a lot of useful things from following him.

"

Espy said.

Virginia's Robert Edward Lee was about to become the president of West Point, which was good news for the South.

Robert's outstanding performance during the Mexican-American War left a deep impression on the Texans. When this officer was mentioned, these Texans were convinced of him.

"Espy, stop pointing your fingers at my kid. Your kid is no better than mine. I heard he also dropped out of Yale University." Ron frowned, "I really don't know.

What kind of magical power does that girl from the Bell family have that makes these two boys obsessed with each other?"

"Maybe it's because they grew up together?"

Espy said with some uncertainty.

He didn't want to get involved in his son's personal emotional affairs, but when his son delayed his own career for the sake of his children's personal affairs, Espy felt that this was a bit too much.

And Espy feels that Bell's daughter Zoe is not very interested in either his son Nathan or Ron's son Harvey.

These two boys shouldn't waste time and energy on Bell's daughter.

"I think it's like this." Ron kicked Harvey hard, "You brat, listen to me, you have to go back to school early, or I'll beat you every time I see you!"

Liang Yao was not a gossip, and he was not interested in the private family affairs of the two Texas senators, Espy and Ron. He was interested when Robert E. Lee was about to become the president of the West Point Military Academy.

Anyone who knows a little bit about American history is no stranger to this famous southern general during the Civil War. This famous southern general was the most feared enemy of the Yankees. He led the southern army to defeat the greater number with a small number several times, frustrating the northern army's advance.

Richmond, occupied Virginia, and completed his attempt in one battle.

It can be said that without Robert E. Lee's tactical victories, this only civil war in American history would have ended prematurely.

"Mr. Espy, you just said that Colonel Robert E. Lee will be the president of West Point Military Academy?" Liang Yao stepped forward and asked Espy.

"Yes, although it is a rumor, it is very close to the truth. If nothing else happens, Colonel Robert will officially take office as the principal of West Point Military Academy next year." Espy said.

"Mr. Houston and Robert are from the same hometown. They have a good relationship. If you want to know more specific details, you can ask Mr. Houston. Maybe Mr. Houston knows more than me."

Liang Yao thanked Espy and looked around for Houston.

After searching for a long time, Liang Yao finally saw Houston in an inconspicuous corner.

Unlike the other planters and slave owners who gathered in small groups, chatting and laughing, there were only a few people around Houston.

Not only was Houston himself unpopular, but also Houston's wife and daughter seemed to be unpopular with Texas' upper class.

The reason is self-evident. Houston's wife is an Indian, and his daughter also has Indian ancestry.

Wearing Indian costumes to attend a gathering of Texas upper class society, they looked a bit out of place.

As far as Liang Yao knows, the relationship between Texans and Indians is not harmonious.

The Apache, Tonkawa, Comanche, and Chika Indian tribes in Texas are all tribes that are good at fighting.

Texans often clashed with these Indian tribes, and they did not get much benefit from these Indian tribes.

"Uncle Houston, your coffee."

Zoe was wearing a low-key ivory white crenolin dress. The skirt without the support of the skirt was a bit loose. The skirt seemed to have been cut and did not drag on the ground.

Seeing Zoe, Houston finally showed a happy smile on his face.

Houston took the coffee brought by Zoe: "Oh, Zoe, let me see, she is getting more and more beautiful as she grows. I have watched so many children in Texas grow up, and you are the only one who makes me feel

, I didn’t hurt you in vain.”

"My father is such a person. I hope you won't be offended. I miss the time when you took me hunting when I was a child. I still have the small longbow you gave me when I was a child." Zoe said generously.

Fang Di said.

"It's just that my father doesn't like me hunting. He would rather I become a lady and help him manage the plantation."

"It's not a bad thing to like hunting."

Houston puts down his coffee cup.

"I recently got a good gun, but unfortunately I didn't bring it with me today. I'll have this gun sent to Austin later, as it will be your birthday gift this year."

"I'm sorry, Mr. Houston, to interrupt your conversation with this lady."

Liang Yao sat across from Houston and said with a hint of apology.

(End of chapter)