Chapter 143: Chapter 129: Raise a Glass to Freedom!

"Which is why they are working from the southern provinces to the north. By the time they roll around towards Caracaras, the Earthquake will occur and it will make it seem like Miranda and his republican ideals have received the support of God. Additionally, with Spain still embroiled in the Second Coalition War, Spain will be worn out by the time Miranda revolts with his countrymen."

"I have no qualms with his plans. How many agents do we have in his group?" Hamilton asked.

The Director skimmed his notes, "Three. We don't have many Spanish speakers, but our agents in Miranda's group are all Americans that joined him in his endeavors to liberate Venezuela freely. And even if he knows, I'm sure he won't mind that the United States is watching his back."

Hamilton nodded and clapped his hands, "We have focused too much on foreign affairs, gentlemen, now onto the domestic front. Secretary Cockerill, if you will."

Secretary of Research and Development William Cockerill nodded. Years ago, he immigrated to the United States due to a job offer from a man named Samuel Kim. Now, he was a member of the Cabinet and a member of the Society. He wasn't angry for being "sniped" by the American government and brought overseas. Instead, he found it amusing, and he enjoyed his life in the United States than the life of his other self in Europe. "The first horse-drawn harvesters are being used in Virginia, and we expect more states to follow. That will increase our crop yields several times over, with a vast reduction in the manpower required to harvest a field. We already have had several farming cooperatives in Iroquois, Hisigi, Kentucky, and other states request the machines. It seems like combined with our early introduction of industrial farming, we will have a major agricultural and population boom."

"That will keep the Front happy and docile," President Hamilton replied with a playful grin, "Anything to add on that, Secretary Monroe?"

Secretary of Agriculture James Monroe shook his head, "Not much, Mr. President. The Iroquois and Hisigi are going full ahead with their "organic farming" methods. It seems like they are still heavily engaging in the Three Sisters approach, with varied success. The South is producing cotton, this time through African American cooperatives and partnerships. They're also growing a lot of rice and other cereals. Florida is producing most of the nation's citrus, Alabama is growing tea and cotton, Jefferson is still building up the farm infrastructure in the territory. Kentucky is growing various products, such as tobacco and hemp. And so on. The introduction of crop rotations, better-made tools for farmers, land expansions, and improved infrastructure have all led to the current rapid growth of the agricultural sector. If anything, it is growing just as fast as the industrial sector, if not faster."

"Excellent. And details about American industries?"

"Doing well as expected. The railway line between Columbia and Baltimore is complete and is already causing a stir among the population. The telegraph lines are being expanded as well, though they are currently under ARPA's directive. If we manage to rapidly build up the railroads, then our economy will be unstoppable. Along with the telegraph, our economy will easily overtake Britain's economy," Secretary of the Treasury Charles Cotesworth Pickney casually replied, "Our industrial advancements are frightening the European powers. Britain is taking measures to edge us out of their markets and trying to replicate our own innovations. I must say that they are very close behind. They are not going to give up their industrial superiority without a fight. However, thanks to our development, we have become one of the biggest exporters to Europe and since Europe is at war again, we are making hefty profits."

"Which will help with our social programs and improving the United States as a whole," President Hamilton answered with a firm nod. His wife was acting strongly in her role as the First Lady and was leading initiatives to help treat mentally disabled people in the United States and build mental institutions for their care. Additionally, Elizabeth was soft on orphans and pushed her husband to build several federal orphanages across America, which he happily obliged. The orphanages would turn out to be useful since the Second Coalition War was going to leave behind a lot of orphans from what he was seeing, "We are making good progress, gentlemen. However, we still have much to accomplish. Congress may have rejected my proposals for an equal gender amendment, but I'll make sure that they approve the bill on worker's rights if that's the last thing I do. Remember, this is a fight we must make for our future generations. Democrats and Republicans be damned."

And for them to remember me as President Hamilton, the man who remade America following the legacy of the First.

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