About half an hour later, the phone on Dulin's desk rang again. He rubbed his wrist, put down the pen in his hand, and looked at a whole page of text that only he could understand, feeling very satisfied. This time he did not use Chinese characters to record, but used the characters of this world. As for why no one can understand... it may be that his font style is relatively high-spirited.
After picking up the phone, he walked to the window, opened it and lit a cigarette for himself, "This is the office of Mayor Otis."
Then, he heard a strange voice.
"Hello, Mayor Dooling, I'm Harry." He reiterated and explained, "I'm Governor Harry, and this is our first phone call."
"Hello, Mr. Harry. I'm very happy to communicate with you on the phone. Is there anything you need to tell me to do?"
Harry laughed, and his voice was very friendly, which at least made Dulin not feel aggressive, "Mayor Dulin, let's put it this way, Mr. Horston called me just now and explained your side. The recent situation. In fact, I also know some information about you from other channels. Now I want to hear your opinion on this matter and then convince me."
Before Dulin came to Otis, he got to know everyone in the area, including his immediate boss, Governor Harry.
Harry Wadeson, this is the most simplified name after removing a series of numerous titles in the middle.
Harry is a nobleman. Before he changed his position, he had just inherited the title of earl from his grandfather, and then secretly joined the new party camp without hesitation, and struck a blow to the royal family and the old nobles at the critical moment. Since then he has played a very important role and has a high reputation within the party. This is a young member of the new party who has a certain forward-looking vision and the ability to execute, even though he is already forty-four years old. There are rumors that Harry will be one of the strong contenders for the next leader of the new party. Many people are very optimistic about him. There are also rumors that Harry has the support of the Northern Empire Consortium behind him. Those people privately admit that they have no confidence in the next leader of the new party. The leader of the party is bound to win!
The power of capital and political power are always so "regardless of past grudges." Many members of those old capital forces are old aristocrats. They don't care at all that Harry has betrayed them. How much return can you get from betting on Harry
Harry is a very reasonable person, maybe he is just reasonable on the surface. Politicians always dress themselves up perfectly. As for what is underneath the gorgeous surface, it is hard to say. Of course, no politician will make himself perfect. Perfection means huge ambition and conspiracy, which will make people distrustful. Therefore, Harry also has shortcomings, a very obvious shortcoming.
He liked women, he had his own family, but he still liked women and no one scolded him for it, because his wife hemorrhaged and died in the delivery room during childbirth. Since then, Harry has not married and had children. While expressing his longing for his late wife to the public, he is looking for a woman to warm his heart. Although these women ended up being avoided by Harry because he "couldn't convince himself to fall in love with a woman other than his wife", the news and discussions were generally relatively positive.
This is a very interesting governor who seems to be contradictory but actually has ulterior motives. He is definitely not as simple as he appears.
In response to Governor Harry's question, Dulin directly told him his answer - the Special District.
Establishing a special zone was Dulin's first idea after coming to Otis. There were no resources here. If he couldn't change this place, it would be changed by it. He doesn't want to climb up, or that he will one day become one of the top three figures in the party. He just wants to make some political capital and play something new, that's all.
When Dulin brought up the word special zone, Governor Harry immediately became interested. He thought that Dulin would cry to him that there was nothing in Odis, so he came up with such a trick. Then he might also make demands, for example, if he stops what he is doing now, but the state needs to give him certain policy support, or transfer him to other places, but he did not expect that Dulin already has a The whole plan.
It was this word that aroused Harry's curiosity. He was a young man himself, so he was very curious about new things and had a strong ability to accept them.
In Dulin's description, Otis has many elements that people notice but do not pay attention to. The first point is that this is the heart of the empire. It only takes more than two to three hours to drive from Odis to the imperial capital. Secondly, this place is very backward and poor, but it is precisely because of its backwardness and poverty that it will not encounter any resistance in future urban planning. Thirdly, Dulin believes that in the next twenty years, the empire's economy will develop rapidly and people will need more spiritual enjoyment. The prohibition on alcohol and gambling is no longer appropriate.
Although it is far from the point where it can be abolished, the policy should be relaxed appropriately in some places, and citizens cannot always be raised like sheep.
By relaxing these policies, a large amount of funds can be absorbed for the development and construction of cities and states, thereby driving the economic construction of surrounding areas and even the entire state. With more tax money in the hands of the governor, he can turn more ideas into facts. The same kind of clear and enforceable policy plans are more likely to be favored by voters.
It's like someone said he wanted to build a public toilet, but it took eight years to build a public toilet. Will people still believe him? If he can build a public toilet after he says it, no matter how much taxpayer money this public toilet uses, or whether it can bring positive impact and practical effect, at least he will keep his word. , and people are willing to believe him.
Politicians also need to talk about performance, and performance means economic and cultural construction, as well as the impression in the minds of citizens. If you do well, your performance will naturally be outstanding, and there is also the possibility of further progress. If you do not do well, you will be punished. After all, it is impossible for a party to use these officials to tarnish the image of the party.
In Dulin's description, this place will become a new paradise and gold-selling cave, and it will also bring about economic effects in the surrounding area. Especially Dulin mentioned that he plans to dig up the two mountains on the east and west sides to turn the natural obstacles into a smooth road. When accelerating the construction and development of Otis, Governor Harry is obviously more interested than before.
This is the idea, or technique, of Dulin's conversation. Give you political achievements, don’t you care? Okay, then give me the benefit! Excavation of two mountain ranges was a huge project during this period. It would not only enhance the image of local officials and add a thick stack of political achievements, but also interest the consortium behind Harry. You must know that digging two tunnels is a project worth at least tens of millions of dollars. Isn't their ultimate goal of supporting Harry just to gain profits
The discussion lasted more than 40 minutes on the phone. Finally, after careful consideration, Governor Harry gave Dulin the answer he wanted, "If what you say can become reality, then I will support you. You have four years. I’ll be going somewhere else in four years, so you have to do everything you say before I leave, is there any problem?”
Of course, Du Lin would not tell Harry that he could not do it. He vowed: "Mr. Harry, if you are not very busy recently, you can pay more attention to the information here. In addition, the settlement day of this quarter is coming. You You can pay a little attention to it.”
"Very good, I look forward to your performance!"
After hanging up the phone, Dulin's cigarette had already burned to the end. He took a puff and threw it out of the window. After dealing with Harry, he would have no rivals in this state and could carry out his plan with confidence and boldness.
He walked to the table and took a look at the four ropes on his right hand side. He recalled it with a bit of shame, then pulled out one of the ropes and tugged hard.
The city of Otis is very poor and backward. It is like a place of exile for officials, so the basic hardware construction is far from home. In order for the mayor to find staff in various offices without having to run downstairs, the previous mayor made this thing. The rope will be led into other offices through the pipe. When Dulin pulls the rope here, the bell on the other end will jingle, which reminds people in the office that the mayor is calling.
After waiting for three minutes, a woman whose profile stated she was thirty-two years old walked into Dulin's office. This guy's name was Natalie, and she was from the East. According to Thomson, a talkative guy, she was sent here because she was unwilling to accompany her boss to socialize. Her husband also divorced her because of some romantic stories. Now she is single and has no children. Thomson drooled twice when telling this rumor, but he sucked it back.
"Mayor Dulin, are you looking for me?" Natalie wore a very delicate formal dress, which was more neutral, but the short skirt tightly wrapped her hips, and her white legs were under the sunlight through the window. Exuding natural, healthy and charming color, she is indeed an outstanding woman.
Du Lin nodded and said impatiently: "Find someone to install telephones in this damn office building. Also, is there a telegraph office in Otis City?" Natalie shook her head in embarrassment, Du Lin Lin muttered, "Then we will recruit a director of the telegraph bureau. This task will be assigned to you. I will then allocate 20,000 yuan to get this done as soon as possible. Are there any problems?"
Natalie shook her head, and Du Lin waved his hand outwards, lowered his head and continued to pick up a pen to write and draw.
It was ten minutes after Natalie left that he remembered what he was going to do.
Glancing at the rope on the right, he sighed, what a damn place!
(End of chapter)