Red Dead Redemption: Western Consortium

Arthur and Hosea were both a little silent. David's words reminded them of the Indian tribe they saw while driving the carriage to the Horseshoe Lookout.

At that time Hosea was telling the story of the tragic experiences of the Indians.

Looking at it now, they are hunted by Pinkerton, wanted by the federal government, and are running around like lost dogs, so there is no difference between them and the Indian tribes.

"So, I choose to embrace civilization."

"Arthur, Hosea, you know, Dutch, and many people in the gang, including you, Arthur, are resisting civilization."

"Such behavior is very ridiculous. We may be able to go to Tahiti and further afield, but civilization will not stop its pace. One day, it will go there too. No People can avoid it.”

"Since there is no way to escape in the end, why not try to understand it, accept it, and integrate into it."

"Rejecting civilization is actually a very ridiculous thing. A long time ago, people drank hair and blood, and used bows, arrows, and long knives."

"Now we use revolvers and rifles, including this wine, and even the kerosene lamps we carry with us. Aren't these the products of civilization?"

"It's ridiculous that we keep using him and yet we have to resist him."

David told Arthur and Hosea his views on civilization, his understanding of civilization, and his persuasion to the two of them.

Although he had not secretly read Arthur's diary, he knew that Arthur wrote in his diary that he hated this world full of modern civilization, and he wanted to go to the West and live like before.

Even though he knew that it was very difficult to change a person's perception, he tried to get Arthur and Hosea to change their minds.

The memories of his past life and the emotions of this life made it impossible for him to watch the two of them fall into the abyss.

He wanted to pull the two of them up, even if such behavior was ridiculous.

"Maybe you're right, David, but we don't have a better option right now, and you should know that."

"And... at least not now."

I don’t know how long the silence lasted, but Hosea finally sighed and then spoke to David.

He has lived for so many years and is now so old, so of course he knows what David means.

But like he said, now is not a good time.

Arthur's eyes were a little complicated. He thought of a lot, including his father, a gambler, and Mary.

"You're right, David, it's just like Hosea said, we can't do it yet."

"But you did it and we're happy for you."

David no longer persisted in preaching. Three feet of ice cannot be frozen in a day. Some things still need some time and some stories to change.

At least the current Dutch is not as crazy as he was in the later stages, and many people in the gang still have full confidence in him.

"Okay, maybe I drank two more glasses in the morning, and now my drinking ability has become so bad."

"Don't talk about those things that spoil your fun. Come on, let's drink to a better tomorrow!"

David smiled and raised his glass.

"cheers!"

Arthur and Hosea also raised their glasses.

Although David has changed a lot, they can feel that David's love for them and his extended family has not changed.

"David, do you have any good channels regarding the bonds?"

"I found many people, but the prices they gave were too low."

Hosea said helplessly.

David has also learned about bearer bonds. In many people's minds, they can be directly converted into money, but in fact it is not that simple.

Bonds are securities issued by the bond issuer in accordance with legal procedures in order to raise funds, and promise to pay interest to investors in accordance with the amount, interest rate, repayment period, etc. stated on the face value and to repay the principal upon maturity.

It can be divided into registered and bearer, and bearer bonds can be circulated in the market.

To get dollars, the owner of the bond is required to cut the coupon of the bond and send it to the issuer to obtain interest income.

The bonds they robbed on the Cornwall train were bearer bonds of the railway company. Because the amount of the notes was huge, it would be easy for anyone to go to the railway company and ask for interest, which would cause problems.

This is why bonds worth tens of thousands of dollars are difficult to sell, and no one wants to offend Cornwall.

Especially since this matter has been in the newspapers and generated a lot of publicity.

Of course, unless there is enough profit, this is also the reason why the price is suppressed.

"Hosea, I made an appointment with the manager of Valentine Bank for dinner tonight to talk about some loans."

"You can come with me. If anyone is willing to pay enough to buy these bonds, then Valentine's bank manager should be one of them."

"Even if he doesn't buy it, he can still introduce us to someone who has the strength to buy these bonds."

David's words made Hosea see the possibility of selling bonds. It was difficult for them to get in touch with those big people, but it was different for the managers of Valentine Bank. They themselves served many big people.