I don't know when five wads of banknotes appeared on the table, all of them were twenty-yuan banknotes. They didn't look like brand-new banknotes that had just been taken out from the bank. Some of them were old, and they were all change. Ever since the Imperial Parliament passed the Occupational Crimes Act, it has become a bit embarrassing to accept money. In the past, it was just a very common courtesy... Well, it was a little unusual. At that time, people were very concerned about The attitude towards power-for-money trading is not as extreme as it is now, and this behavior is even considered a crime.
You must know that in the past, nobles and officials often gave each other small things, such as a box of gold coins or a manor. Of course, there might also be one or two slaves whose gender was completely different from the owner. These were all normal human exchanges. . Nobles are also willing to squander their wealth to prove their wealth and respectability to those around them. There is no more honorable act than popping out a gold coin when giving a tip.
This has not been a big problem in recent years. After the invasion launched by the Federation, the entire society was in the process of reconstruction. Businessmen bribed those in power to obtain the qualifications to develop the city to ensure that they would be in the city. interests will not be harmed. In other words, this is actually a contractual act. I give you money, and you protect my life and property. Only in this way can businessmen dare to put heavy money on a city that will definitely rise!
To a certain extent, this is a good thing. People's inertial thinking has not changed due to changes in society and the system. It can even be said that the power-for-money transaction at this time is more like an act of paying taxes to the lord in advance. Businessmen They are doing business and construction in the territory. It is natural that they have to share some of the money they earn with the lord so that they can continue to operate and at the same time get the protection of the lord. This is normal.
However, with the improvement of social systems and all aspects, especially the abolition of class hierarchy, the system that represented feudal society, people began to pay attention to the harm of power-for-money transactions, and legislation was enacted to punish this behavior. This is a change in the collective consciousness of society. The public is very quick to accept new things in the new era. They have begun to follow the trend, so they have to make special plans for certain things that do not follow the trend.
Harry, who has been dealing with the investigation team recently, has this emotion. He feels that he did nothing wrong, but he did.
When power reaches a certain level, it will inevitably attract money. Just as money accumulates to a certain amount, it will also attract power. This is a very normal thing. Because only when the two are entangled and attracted to each other can something qualitatively change.
"This is ten thousand yuan..." Du Lin picked up the stack of banknotes and fiddled with them. Although they were all old banknotes, they still made a nice sound as Du Lin fiddled with them, which was better than any kind of music in the world. And a pleasant sound.
The official swallowed. Now he was no longer thirsty. "I don't understand..." Ten thousand yuan is not a small amount of money. In the eyes of many people, it is a huge amount. According to statistics from the Imperial Treasury in the first half of the year, among the minimum wage laws currently implemented in various parts of the empire, the lowest wage can be 50 yuan a month, and the highest wage is close to 60 yuan, so there is an average. This ten thousand yuan is the amount of money a person can save after working for fifteen years without eating or drinking.
Even for this official, his monthly salary plus various miscellaneous subsidies is only 167 yuan. Of course, there will definitely be some other unofficial benefits and income, but it will never exceed 300 yuan. piece.
Du Lin smiled and said, "Let me explain, maybe you will understand."
"These money are all old banknotes with no serial numbers. They have not been circulated through any bank in the past three months. In other words, these money exist in this empire, but no one knows that the money is now To whom it belongs.”
"Do you know why many gang members like to use old banknotes that have no serial numbers and have not been circulated for a short period of time when doing transactions?" Dulin raised a question with a certain degree of professionalism. Of course, facing this problem, society The service bureau official could do nothing but shake his head, he really didn't know. Dulin threw the money back on the table and stacked it with the other four piles. "Because this money can avoid the bank's tracking, I'm not sure how the bank tracks these numbers, but I know they There is also a blind spot in the operation, that is, the money has not entered the circulation range in a short period of time.”
"In other words, they are legal in the hands of anyone, and no one can prove that the holders of these money have violated any laws by holding these banknotes. At the same time, when they re-enter circulation , and it won’t cause any trouble.”
"For example..." Dulin looked at the official, who also tore the collar, "If they are in your hands, they are legal. No one can prove that you shouldn't have them. They can't do this. , then everything is no problem.”
The officer's breathing was a little short. Two years ago, before the Anti-Office Crimes Bill was passed, his actual income was very high, several times what it is now. However, after the Anti-Office Crimes Bill was passed, his income dropped sharply. , so much so that he sold a house to repay the bank loan. At that time, collecting some money to do something was not a big deal, but now it made him very embarrassed, "Mr. Dulin, I'm not sure... and even if I am willing to help you from my position, I can't change the current situation. I am just a person who does specific things, although I have a little power... "
"It's not important!" Dulin took out a handbag from the drawer under the low table and put the money in it. "You just need to tell me who can make the decision and invite him out with us. Just have a meal. You will understand me. I am a very talkative person and a person who is very willing to make friends. Are we friends now?”
He had put all the money into an inconspicuous brown paper handbag, and then stretched out his hand. The official from the Social Services Bureau looked at the paper bag, his eyes full of longing. He was having a fierce struggle in his mind. He didn't want to accept Dulin's money because he didn't know if accepting Dulin's money would bring him more trouble. This was tantamount to handing a handle into Dulin's hands. superior. Today I might just help him date someone, and I might do other things in the future.
But he was very jealous, and he also knew that Du Lin was a person who was not easy to mess with. He had already heard from his friends the story of what happened to Du Lin in the Cailemen. Cailemen's status in the imperial capital was so special that some ordinary officials in the imperial capital did not dare to act wildly there, but Dulin did it. Not only did he have people attack the Kailer Gate, but the next day someone saw little Mr. Kailer who was beaten like a piece of dog shit. This proved Dulin's energy and ability. Not accepting money is a very simple decision, but this decision may bring a series of serious consequences. I heard that Dulin is sometimes very vindictive and stingy.
Du Lin looked at the struggle on his face and asked with a joke, "You are rejecting my friendship!"
This sentence was like the last straw that broke the camel's back. The official of the Social Services Bureau gritted his teeth, forced out a smile, stretched out his hand again and held Dulin tightly, "No, I was thinking about how to thank you. generous."
"Generous?" Dulin laughed loudly and handed the bag to the guy. "You are right, I am a generous person!"
After bidding farewell to the official, Dulin shook his head and returned to the living room to sit down. He could actually talk to Mags about this matter, but that would be meaningless. If he had to go to Mags for everything, it would mean He is an incompetent person. Each person's ability is the person's value in society. When a person's value becomes lower and lower, the "commodities" around him will become cheaper and cheaper. When the price reaches a certain level, he will be destined to be eliminated. Send it to the discount section, or even end up in the trash.
Ensuring your own value is the most correct approach, and this is a small matter in itself. There is no need to take the high-level route.
The paving problem in southern cities has been solved. Just as Dulin imagined, as long as enough money is spent, the mayors in the south are willing to cooperate with Dulin's business practices. That can not only provide more jobs for a city, but also add beauty to the city's tax revenue.
Now there are only problems with Ilian and the Imperial Capital. Dulin believes that the Imperial Capital will not be a problem in the end. Just as he was thinking about the next series of steps, the phone rang.
This surprised him very much. It was his first time to come to this manor. Except for a few people, no one knew that he lived here now. The people who could make a call here were definitely not ordinary people. After the phone rang three times, he picked up the phone and said, "This is Figberton Manor." This was the name of the manor, and Dulin had no intention of changing the name.
The receiver was silent for about two seconds, and then a very pleasant female voice sounded, "Is this Mr. Dulin?"
"yes!"
The voice became more pleasant, "Hello, Mr. Dulin, I am Nadia from Southern Commercial Bank. I am taking the liberty to call you. I found this number with great difficulty. First, I need to call you." I apologize for disturbing your rest, and I hope you can forgive me. In addition, I wonder if I will be lucky enough to visit you or invite you to meet me?”
The Imperial Bank has just finished its move, and now it is the turn of the Southern Commercial Bank.
Dulin thought about his schedule for the next few days and replied, "I'll be free tomorrow night!"
(End of chapter)