Viktor and James bid farewell to Zachary Taylor and galloped away on horseback. With only the two of them left, their speed was much faster than before. After all, Zachary Taylor was already in his sixties. Although his body was very strong, he could not withstand the bumpy ride of a long distance. So, the three of them had been riding slowly for most of the time.
Now that Old Taylor was no longer a burden, the two of them galloped all the way and quickly left Kentucky. They sped towards New York and soon returned to Chen Mo's luxurious manor in Brooklyn Farm in New York City.
In Kentucky, Zachary Taylor, who had returned to his cotton plantation to retire, did not have his wish fulfilled. His life as a plantation owner only lasted for a few months before it was interrupted by a sudden visit from the Whig Party.
It was another election year. The presidential election of the United States of America was about to begin. The vote war between the Whig Party and the Democratic Party was about to start again.
This time, the Whigs, who had always opposed the Mexican War, had their eyes on the war hero, Zachary Taylor.
The Whigs had won in 1840.
The election of the previous year was successful because of the election of the war hero, Harrison.
They had clearly tasted the sweetness of victory. This election coincided with the end of the US-Mexican War, and the impact of the war was far from over. Therefore, they set their sights on Zachary Taylor, who had outstanding military achievements in this war, the most famous, and the most influential among the people.
Zachary Taylor himself was a southerner. He owned slaves and cotton plantations, so he could win votes in the south. His outstanding performance and great achievements in the war against Mexico could also win votes in the north and even the whole country.
Moreover, Zachary Taylor was only fully known in the Mexican-American War. After the war ended, he resigned from the army and returned to his hometown. He did not make any sensitive remarks in public. People had limited knowledge of him and were not familiar with his views on the major issues that were debated in the country at that time. This was also very beneficial for his election.
So, on June 7, 1848, the Whig Party nominated Taylor as their presidential candidate at the third national convention in Philadelphia.
Zachary Taylor originally resigned from the army because he was tired of the war. In the later stages of the war, he was tricked by President Polk and transferred away most of the troops, which led to the final fierce battle. The remaining soldiers under his command suffered heavy casualties. This made him disheartened with the higher-ups and felt that the major general rank on his shoulder was ridiculous.
He was already a general, but he could not even protect his own soldiers. He did his best and risked his life to lead the soldiers on the battlefield to fight against the enemy. But because of his actions and strategies dissatisfaction with the president, he was cruelly tricked..... the soldiers under his command suffered heavy casualties, and he almost did not return. of it.......
The feeling of being betrayed by his comrades and bullied by his superiors made him very unhappy. Therefore, Zachary Taylor did not want to stay in the army and be at the mercy of others. Instead, he simply returned to his hometown to retire. In his own plantation, he had the final say in everything. No one could order him around. If anyone dared to cheat him, he would directly pick up his shotgun and shoot them dead!
And he did, indeed, spend a quiet and comfortable retirement on his plantation.
His cotton plantation was located in Kentucky. Kentucky was a southern slave state that allowed the existence of slavery. So, Zachary Taylor was actually a slave owner. In addition to some servants and housekeepers who had served him for many years, there were more than 100 slaves in his plantation.
The whole plantation was under his control. Everything, including the life and death of the slaves, was under his control.
This land was his private territory. Even the governor had no right to set foot on his territory without his permission, let alone the right to order him around.
He originally planned to live the rest of his life freely like this. However, the arrival of the Whig Party representative made him change his mind.
He left the army that he loved because he was betrayed by the president. What if he became the president himself?
As the highest leader of the country, who could order him around?
Moreover, although he chose to be passive and avoid the world, Zachary Taylor still had the heart to serve his country. It was his love for his country that made him choose to join the army without hesitation. He was brave and fearless in the military for more than 40 years. He was not afraid of death. Everything he did was for the strength of his country.
However, his patriotic heart was extinguished by President Polk's cold water during the Mexican-American War.
The country he loved, the highest leader, the president of the United States, who represented the interests of the country, was hurting him!
Zachary Taylor, who was deeply affected and disheartened, chose to resign and go home.
Now, the Whig Party had the opportunity to become the president in front of him. If he could really become the president and lead the United States, he would be able to serve his country better!
Thinking of this, the patriotism that had been silent for many days could not help but burn in Zachary Taylor's chest again.
No longer hesitating, Zachary Taylor quickly made up his mind to fight this time!
The next day, he packed his things and set off for Washington to begin his presidential campaign.
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The first thing Zachary Taylor did was not to speak for votes, but to raise campaign funds. Due to the late preparation, except for the small amount of funds provided by the Whig Party, Zachary Taylor's campaign funds were far less than his competitor, Lewis Cass.
Just as Zachary Taylor began to raise campaign funds with the help of the campaign committee organized by the Whig Party, a large donation from New York instantly filled his campaign funds, far surpassing Lewis Cass's. It was enough for him to successfully complete the entire campaign and promote to the maximum.
As a soldier who was not good with words, Zachary Taylor's most troublesome campaign fund raising was easily completed.
The owner who donated this huge political contribution did not come in person. Instead, he sent a representative, Tom.
In his campaign office in Washington, Zachary Taylor met the representative of this big financial backer.
Looking at the young man in front of him who was wearing a well-ironed suit and had a serious and rigorous expression, Zachary Taylor could not help but ask the question in his heart.
"Who is your boss? He donated such a large amount of money. What is his request? "
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