The old nobles in the north are a force that cannot be ignored. Although these nobles have lost their titles, their social class has never changed. They only lost the control over their own territory and the life and death of ordinary people, but economically and politically, they were still the aristocrats they were before.
The silver and gold stamp on this document belongs to the Psalm Family, which should now be called the Psalm Consortium.
This family is said to have existed for a long time. Their ancestors were not imperial nobles, but priests. As for why a priest became a noble, according to the Psalm family themselves, their ancestors cured an acute disease that broke out in the emperor at that time. . In order to thank this priest for his outstanding contribution to the empire, His Majesty the Emperor canonized this priest as a noble of the empire.
This is the origin of the Chant family, which has continued from becoming a noble to today. The wealth and connections accumulated over hundreds of years are enough to give them great power. If Mags had not succeeded in usurping power and overthrowing the decadent old rule, perhaps they would not need to "ask for instructions" from Dulin and just order Dulin to give up a gambling card.
This is a troublesome thing. The trouble is not that the other party has strong financial resources, but the personal connections they have. Once Dulin decides to deny their request, they may look to Harry's head, or even Mags' head to put pressure on themselves.
As some people say, aristocrats will always be aristocrats and always wear a pair of trousers.
He put down the document with some annoyance. It was absolutely impossible to get a complete gambling license. The gambling license and the rules he established for the city were fundamental to maintaining his interests and maintaining the city on the route he planned. Basically, there is absolutely no compromise. And some things cannot be compromised not because of the specific content, but for the sake of position, and for one's own dignity and dignity.
If he compromised because his opponent today was an established noble from the north, how would others view him? You may think that Du Lin is actually a guy who bullies the weak and fears the strong. He can righteously reject the demands of the capitalists, and also says that there is no possibility of a wholly-owned casino. Then he turns around and hands over the gambling cards to the chant. This will make him Create a gap with all supporters.
Maybe tomorrow another large consortium will ask to come here to seek a gambling card, and another consortium will appear the day after tomorrow. In the end, not only will he lose his face, but his reputation will also be ruined.
So no matter what, you must grit your teeth and hold on.
Of course, the situation is not that bad. He is just preparing for the worst. According to the plan he and Mags and others have agreed upon, Mags and the others will not touch him until it is completely realized. Put too much pressure on him.
If the other party is willing to follow the rules, he doesn't mind admitting one more famous name into the core circle of Odis City. But if the other person doesn't want to follow the rules, he will teach the other person how to behave.
Letting go of the file for the time being, he suddenly looked up and saw Dove standing to one side, "You can go find a press officer for us, as soon as possible!" After watching Dove leave the office to carry out his order, Du Lin opened the page. a second document. This is a plan for urban public transportation routes. The public transportation operating company needs the final signature of the mayor before the route can be completely determined...
At this time, outside the window behind Dulin, at the corner of the street, Hugson was sitting in a restaurant and being interviewed by Alice. It was definitely a pleasant morning for Hugson with a delicious free breakfast and a delightful beauty by his side.
"What do you think is the most distinctive thing about this city?" Alice's eyes flashed with satisfaction. It was obvious that this young man was much easier to deal with than Mayor Dulin. Under her guidance, this young man The staff have begun to cooperate with her ideas. Although she felt that this guy's temperament was a little different from ordinary people, she had already ignored him during the interview, which had huge news value.
She still needs to continue to guide, so that this young man can keep up with her "rhythm" and say what he needs, "I heard that many people in the central and northern parts of the empire regard this place as a new paradise, is that true?"
Hagerson pinched the ear of the coffee cup and nodded, "That's true. There are many opportunities here. Whether you are a worker or a businessman, you can find the possibility to realize your dreams here. The dream of empire does not mean It’s not far away, it’s right next to us. As long as you are willing to reach out, you can touch it!” Hageson put the tea cup into the saucer with a smile, and licked his moist lips, “This is what peace is. The biggest difference from other places is that everyone can find opportunities and hope here.”
Alice's somewhat dazed eyes turned around as Hagerson's voice fell back. She thought that this young man would say something explosive, but she didn't expect that he actually said such an official statement, which made her a little suspicious. Is it because I made a mistake in guiding him, or is this guy's brain washed out
She laughed dryly and continued to ask: "I heard some news spread from somewhere. It is said that the mayor of this city acts as a protective umbrella for some illegal businesses. It is precisely because of this behavior that they Will we invest more here, right?”
Hageson showed some surprise, "By God, I don't know where you heard these terrible rumors, but I think with your IQ, Miss Reporter, you should be able to understand the authenticity of these rumors. This is simply impossible. As I just said, people invest here because it is full of unprecedented potential and hope. As for the illegal businesses you mentioned, they do not exist here. "
does not exist
Alice herself was a little confused. She had already spoken in great detail, and even said a few things that she shouldn't have said. But judging from the other party's reaction... Did I make a mistake when collecting the information
At this time, Alice's mind was a little confused. She decided to ignore what this guy named Hugson said. She picked up the notebook and flipped through a few pages, found some stimulating topics, and then asked: "Have I seen it?" I have read several reports and learned some facts. Some time ago, Mayor Dulin ordered Police Chief Haidt to kill some innocent citizens in the hall of the Imperial Bank. What do you think of this matter? "
Hageson smiled and shook his head, "Madam, I think there is a big problem with your interview position. First of all, I must tell you that slandering an ordinary person and making fake news is the same as slandering the mayor of a city and making a series of fake news." News, the legal rulings are different. In the former, you may only need to compensate for some reputational damage, but in the latter, you may face jail time.”
"I had not come to Otis City at the time of the incident, but I have a more realistic understanding of the incident. It is said that some expelled citizens had a conflict with Police Chief Height and tried to seize Chief Height's pistol. And attacked him. After the warning was ineffective, the police officers around Director Haite shot the thugs in order to protect the pistol from being taken away and the safety of Director Haite." The serious expression on his face had long since disappeared. The smile before, "The injured died of excessive blood loss on the way to Nanolindes and returned to the embrace of God. As for the things you have heard, they are just rumors."
"But..." Alice was unwilling to continue the "interview", but Hagerson did not give her this chance.
He picked up the napkin and touched his lips, then stood up and bowed very politely, "Thank you very much, madam, for your generous hospitality. My work time is up. You should know that as a member of the city hall, we have strict In order to avoid getting into trouble with my boss, I have to take the first step!" He glanced at the watch on his wrist, and the bright diamonds reflected the light that blinded people's eyes under the sunlight.
"The coffee is very pure and the waffles are delicious. Goodbye!"
Watching Hagson's leaving figure, Alice suddenly felt that she had made a mistake. When she came to her senses, the waiter was already standing aside with a smile and the bill, "Dear Madam, Are you paying by cash or by check?”
Looking at the dazzling numbers on the bill, Alice felt a desire to go crazy. She rummaged through her handbag, slapped the last few coins and a five-yuan note on the table, stood up angrily and faced the door. Go outside. After taking two steps, he came back, picked up the unfinished coffee and untouched muffins on the table, ate and drank them all, glared at the waiter, and left quickly.
It's over now, even the travel expenses back are gone!
It was a little strange when Donald met Hagerson at the door of the city hall. The smile on this guy's face gave people a feeling... like the joy of a thief who had stolen valuable property. He couldn't help but leaned over and asked, "What?" Are you so happy?" Since the two "relaxed" together that night, their relationship immediately became much harmonious.
Hugson looked back at the restaurant in the distance, shrugged his shoulders, "I met a fool!" After saying this, he couldn't help laughing.
Indeed, Alice was a fool in his opinion. Although Hagerson had his own arrogance and looked down upon ordinary people, he was from a noble family after all, and a big noble family at that. He knew exactly what to say and when.
He could speak ill of Dulin and bear the consequences, which might cause problems with the family's plan for him.
He could also do what he did just now, not saying good things about Du Lin, but not saying bad things about Du Lin either.
Even if he and Du Lin don't get along, the struggle should not expand.
This is the foundation.
Political literacy comes from a series of factors such as identity, status, family, environment, etc., which is difficult for ordinary people to match.
Okay, boss, your on-demand broadcast is over.
(End of chapter)