"Mr. Keqin wants to meet you. You know, he has always maintained a good relationship with our new party and is also the staunchest supporter of our new party..."
Mr. Keqin's full name is Keqin Saidor Nadimoan, so in addition to the title of Mr. Keqin, there are also two titles: Mr. Saidor and Mr. Moan.
This gentleman is one of the representative figures of the Eastern Consortium of the Empire. He rose from the humble beginnings and soon occupied a relatively important position in the Eastern Consortium. He can be regarded as one of the soul figures among the members of the Eastern Consortium.
Here I have to briefly describe the Eastern Consortium, an emerging force that is different from most other consortiums, because it is a relatively special consortium.
Different from those consortiums with a long historical background, the Eastern Consortium is one of the consortiums formed entirely by some emerging capitalists. There are no aristocrats or established capitalists in the consortium.
It is not much different from the formation process of most business groups. In order to resist the malicious embezzlement of big capitalists, some small capitalists formed a loose alliance of mutual aid alliance.
The purpose of establishing this alliance is so that when necessary, everyone can work together to fight against some malicious commercial attacks, such as hostile takeovers from larger capitalists, etc.
As the economy of the empire got better and better, about six or seven years ago, when Magus was still in power, this alliance-type organization began to transform into a consortium. In order to pursue interests, they became like the people they once hated. , began the process of annexation and growth.
Most of the capitalists in this consortium are also supporters of the new party. In the two election years, the Eastern Consortium not only provided the necessary campaign funds for the new party, but also attracted a considerable number of votes to support the new party.
In addition, they have also given the New Party great convenience in the implementation of some policies. They have always maintained good relations and personal friendships with the top leaders of the New Party.
It is said that their relationship with Powers is also very good.
Schnoder had a headache. If someone wanted to see him, he could easily refuse the request, but this gentleman was not so easy to refuse, especially when he had never even met him.
After thinking about it for a while, Schnoder agreed. He had already found his connections. If he didn't even meet in person, he would most likely offend Mr. Keqin too much, which would be detrimental to him in the future. The development is not favorable either.
After the meal, at around nine o'clock the next morning, Mr. Kotchen, led by his "assistant", met with Schnoder in the acting governor's office.
Mr. Keqin looks to be in his forties. It is not easy for him to become one of the representative figures of the consortium at this age.
As soon as the two met, Mr. Kotchen greeted Schnoder very warmly, "We met once, do you remember?"
Schnoder shook hands with him, thought for a while, and then said as if he had a sudden realization, "Pep rally!"
Mr. Keqin shook his arm and then let go, with a smile on his face, "Yes, pep rally!"
Before the voting ended in the last general election, many similar mobilization rallies were held in various places. It was said to be a mobilization meeting, but it was better to say it was a canvassing meeting.
Business owners will bring the politicians of the political parties they support to have close contact with their workers to let the workers understand that voting for these parties and politicians is not just for the sake of these capitalist business owners, but also for the legal rights of their workers. reasonable rights and interests.
Then every worker with the legal right to vote is urged to fill in the form in accordance with the requirements of the capitalists. This method is illegal to a certain extent because it violates the basic right of voters to choose.
If a worker objects to this, he will soon be fired from the factory for stepping into the factory floor with his right foot first, creating a huge safety hazard.
In order to prevent similar things from happening, capitalists and politicians joined forces to teach these workers how to fill out the ballot and make it a reasonable and legal vote.
With such opening remarks, the atmosphere quickly became a little more relaxed. After the two chatted for a few insignificant words, Mr. Kotchen talked about the real purpose of his trip.
"As far as I know, the mineral resources in Yagul Mountain seem to have not been developed yet?" This sentence immediately aroused Schnoder's high alert. He hesitated for a moment, but nodded.
These things are all facts. You can find out by asking around. There is nothing wrong with answering him.
Mr. Kotchen seemed very happy, "I plan to develop part of the mineral resources in the Yagul Mountains. I wonder if Governor Schnoder can give me a positive answer and approval?"
The huge reserves of various minerals in the Yagur Mountains have long attracted the attention of all capitalists at home and abroad. In the past, there was a very chaotic area outside the Yagur Mountains. The power formed by gold prospectors blocked the large-scale development of the Yagur Mountains. Possibility of mineral deposits.
Later, after these gold prospectors were dealt with by Du Lin, the idea of developing the mineral deposits in the Yagur Mountains suddenly became feasible.
But they still faced a huge trouble, that is, Du Lin did not agree.
No matter how eloquent you say it or how colorful the development plan is, if he doesn’t agree, there’s nothing he can do about it.
Fortunately, the difficult Dulin left the empire to seek medical treatment due to an assassination. This burden fell on Schnoder, and the latter seemed to be easier to communicate with than the former.
Schnoder looked embarrassed. After thinking for more than a minute, he still shook his head, "I'm sorry, I can't agree to your request. I'm just an acting governor. I have no power to approve these policies." relevant documents.”
Mr. Kotchen was not upset when he was rejected for the first time. He laughed twice and asked a question, "Are you afraid of Mr. Dulin?" Before Schnoder could answer, Mr. Kotchen continued to shake his head. Said, "This is completely unnecessary. As long as you sign this authorization letter, not even Dulin can change the current situation!"
There was strong confidence in his voice, as if what he said was true.
Schnoder thought for a while and sighed unmoved, "I'm sorry, this is contrary to the general direction of the current policy. There is nothing I can do to help you, I'm sorry!"
Mr. Kotchen was not upset after being rejected for the second time, and started chatting with Schnoder about other things. After about five minutes, Mr. Kotchen stood up and left. In the process, he did not talk about anything else about elegance. It’s about the development of Gulshan.
But at noon that day, a call from Powers was transferred to his office desk.
(End of chapter)