When Dulin was in the dream, he had never seen a big boss come into contact with railway matters, so he was very unfamiliar with this aspect. At this time, when Colliers made this suggestion, Dulin was still very humble in his heart. .
"How to cooperate?" Du Lin crossed his legs, looking very interested. "I don't know much about this aspect. You should know that I have never been in contact with it. Tell me something that interests us both. "
Colliers glanced at Harry, who smiled and nodded, then stood up, closed the office door, and locked it.
The next topic is not too convenient for others to know. Colliers' ability to come here and speak out actually has something to do with Harry's strong recommendation.
Dulin's good performance at the hearing saved him some things. Coupled with the admiration for Dulin expressed in Mags's mouth, Harry quickly judged that there seemed to be something between Max and Dulin that he didn't know about. transaction? He is not worried that Dulin will become his "enemy". Dulin is too young. Even if he has Magus's wisdom and skills, he will not block his political path.
Because he is too young, the empire will not allow a prime minister in his twenties, and the new party will not allow an important figure in the party in his twenties. Therefore, Dulin will not be able to become a prime minister in the next twenty years. Harry's rival. On the contrary, if Du Lin is well captured, his resources, financial strength, and influence can all be a boost to Harry, paving a smooth path for him for at least the next twelve years.
This is a win-win situation. Twelve years later, Harry will have huge power and influence within the new party. At that time, whether as a return on investment or as a continuous win-win situation, he can try his best to promote Du Lin to his position. , just as Maggs nominated him.
This behavior is called the continuation of factions. Although Dulin is not of noble origin, and although he may have many minor problems, in the political field, these are not problems.
That's why today's interview took place and the surprise of Colliers' personal visit came about.
"Mr. Harry has always told me that you are a trustworthy friend. I like making friends very much. Will we be friends?" Colliers did not say his plan immediately, but said this seemingly insignificant sentence. If so, he looked at Du Lin with a smile.
Du Lin shrugged his shoulders, spread his hands, and asked, "Aren't we still friends?"
"I like your frankness, Mr. Dulin." Colliers licked his lips. What he actually meant was to seek political and interest unity between Dulin and him. He believed that Dulin could hear it. The meaning behind this sentence, and Dulin did it.
At this time, he changed to a more comfortable sitting position. He didn't look very nice or polite. "You don't have that much money in your hand, right?" This question was very abrupt, and he directly said that the other person had no money in his pocket. Qian and used "right" to deepen his affirmation. To be honest, it is very rude to say so. But considering that everyone had unified their interests on the surface, Dulin nodded directly without denying it.
Colliers smiled slightly and said, "Don't be embarrassed. I have been building railways for more than thirty years. As long as you tell where you are going from where to where and what problems you will encounter in the way, I can estimate it in a short time." An approximate cost. So far, the error will not exceed 10%. I have already made an estimate after hearing about your idea. The two railways will take at least two years from construction to completion, and the cost will be one year. About 12 million, of which the two valleys cost the most.”
"It has only been two months since you took office in Otis City. If this were Namirinds or the Ilian City where you had stayed, I would have no hesitation in affirming that you would be able to come up with the money, but Odis This side of the city..." He made a regretful gesture with a faint smile, "There is no money."
Du Lin thoughtfully took out his cigarette case, and both of them took one. After the three of them lit their cigarettes, Du Lin asked, "So what do you mean? How can we cooperate?"
"It's very simple!" When Colliers said this phrase, Dulin noticed a flash of green luster in his eyes. That was greed, cunning, and the devil!
"I can lend money to the Otis City Hall to build these two railways. Although more than 10 million is not a small amount, I can still get it. By the way, I would like to ask, what are you going to do here? for how long?"
Du Lin looked at Harry, and Harry happened to look at Du Lin. After the two made eye contact, Harry answered the question, "If nothing else happens, it will be up to two or three years. When Otis City develops, he will have With enough political achievements and reputation, you can be transferred to other places.”
Harry didn't say it clearly, but both Colliers and Dulin immediately understood what he meant. Harry planned to start campaigning for the next prime minister and party leader, and then he would focus more of his energy on both inside and outside the party. At this time, he needs someone to manage the entire state on his behalf. It was obvious that he planned to recruit Dulin to do this. According to his intention, Dulin could first serve as a consultant to the governor's office and handle state affairs.
This is a semi-official position and will not be subject to age restrictions. After all, it is just a consultant.
If Harry succeeds in four years, then Dulin will be eligible to become the mayor of the capital. In eight years, when Dulin is almost in his thirties, he will be enough to serve as governor, and then wait to take over from the top of the party from Harry. office, even running for prime minister.
This is a very common and complete route to enter politics. The forties are the time when one is in the prime of life and when the charisma of men explodes. Coupled with a beautiful "report card" and the help of Mags and Harry, The possibility of Dulin reaching the summit is very high. Of course, in return, Dulin must designate the next successor, and the choice of this person is made by Mags and Harry.
Of course, it is also possible that during this process they found a more suitable candidate than Dulin, then it doesn't matter. High-level positions in the party, such as Powers, will definitely leave, and his position will be given to Dulin.
Harry asked Maggs why he chose Dulin. Maggs did not explain the stakes in too much detail. He only told Harry that Dulin's attitude towards capital was consistent with his, and that Dulin was easier to control.
What makes it easy to control is that Du Lin is a "half-way monk". He does not have a strong social network within the New Party or the Old Party. Unlike them, the top leaders of the New Party who are from aristocratic backgrounds, there are more New Party members behind them. Capitalists and politicians and vested interests are supporting them.
What about Dulin
He had nothing, and he had to do their bidding if he wanted to hold on to that position.
Indeed, besides Du Lin, there are actually several good seedlings, but these seedlings are not so easy to control. They all come from the cultivation of established nobles or capital forces, and they themselves carry a huge "aura". Once the two sides have conflicts in ideas and opinions, Magus and Harry will be unable to do anything to them, because the other party's foundation is not necessarily weaker than theirs.
Compared with those young political stars with dazzling backgrounds who are difficult to control, people with no roots like Dulin are the best to control and are in their best interest.
Therefore, Harry began to strongly support Dulin.
They still have at least twenty years to observe this young man. If this young man meets all their requirements, they do not mind putting him on the highest throne of power. But if they discover that Du Lin does not meet their requirements, or that there is a more suitable target, they can kick Du Lin away without any consequences.
And in addition to Dulin, Maggs also trained several other young people in other places.
Colliers didn't know so much inside information. He just took a fancy to Harry's attitude towards Dulin. He was one of Harry's biggest supporters and would naturally follow the principle of considering Harry. He said with a smile: "Since Dulin won't stay here for much longer, let's take a longer-term plan and sign a fifty-year contract. The Otis City Hall will pay back the interest based on the bank's interest." payment."
"Before the last money enters my account, the rights to use these two railways belong to me!"
After hearing this, Du Lin nodded calmly, but he was surprised that Colliers' lion opened his mouth. This was not as simple as adding and subtracting tens of millions!
The more than 10 million he said was just a preliminary estimate. Once Dulin agreed to the plan, the cost might be as high as 20 million. Then the 20 million yuan will be loaned at the bank's interest rate for 50 years. According to the current loan interest rate of 6.98% implemented by the Imperial Bank, the Otis City Hall will be faced with a loan of approximately 7,000 yuan with interest. Heavy economic pressure of about 10,000 yuan.
The only good thing is that the money was not returned to Colliers in one lump sum, but was divided into six hundred months and paid back to Colliers in the amount of more than 100,000 per month.
And Colliers
Not only did he earn 40 million without spending a penny, but he was also able to obtain the right to operate these two railways for 50 years. He actually made a profit of more than 500 million!
even more!
These veteran capitalists plundered profits even more nakedly. They didn't care that Dulin was still the mayor of Otis City, and they came up with such an appalling plan. But from Dulin's point of view, he felt that this was not actually a big problem. He built the city and left here. Whether the city hall could afford the cost had nothing to do with him.
And he believed that as long as his successor didn't mess around, he could afford the fifty-year expenses and still have a surplus.
(End of chapter)