After Dulin received several guests alone, the charity auction began.
This time, because Dulin invited the church as a preparatory co-organizer, they provided many auction items of certain value for the auction. The church is probably the best-preserved force in the world that preserves antiques and the like. Even now, some historians who want to inquire about more detailed historical information before the Great Destruction must go to the church headquarters in Sunset City. There are still many relatively complete manuscripts there, which contain more historical records than those circulated to the outside world. countless times more complete.
There are not only these books and manuscripts, but also some antique cultural relics, many of which are exquisite and have church backgrounds. At least the items participating in this auction will not be looked down upon by some picky people.
There are always some people who think that charity auctions are just money swindling, and they would like to auction off items that may have some meaning, such as socks worn by a historical celebrity or Mr. Jiao used by a famous ancient queen. , but these things do not have any actual value, and the final donation will not make everyone feel that this is a true spontaneous charity, but more like a trick of robbing celebrities under the guise of charity. .
But they can't escape it. The higher the level of society, the more attention and focus it places on charity. Not all high-level people are enthusiastic about doing good deeds. It is purely because once comments like "happy to donate and enthusiastic about charity" appear in court and in front of the jury, those who do not have advanced degrees and knowledge reserves and are in society The lower-level jury members will have a vague good impression.
Perhaps the help they had received came from the "defendant". Even though the assistance they received many years ago did not come from this gentleman's pocket, he also helped many people who were in need of help like himself.
This may seem like a naive message that may even be unlikely to work, but it actually works. In several famous cases, it was the word "charity" that really swayed many jury verdicts.
A person who is willing to do good things is definitely not a bad person.
This is the consensus of society, and the money made for charity can also be tax deductible to a certain extent, so why not donate the tax money that should have been given to the empire in exchange for a good reputation and insurance
When everyone had arrived, the charity auction officially began. This was a unique auction, because there was no quiet auction hall, it was open air, and instead there was an inexplicable atmosphere spreading. The wonderful breath of nature and the white gauze symbolizing purity have more or less inspired the enthusiasm of some people, so that starting from the first hot auction item, each item has to go through several rounds of bidding before it can be taken. Down.
"The next auction is a very special item..." The young auctioneer who had worked with Du Lin stood on the stage with high spirits and waved a small hammer in his hand, while Du Lin's attention was on the person next to him. .
Harry, this guy got an invitation letter from somewhere, ran in, and sat next to him.
At this time, Harry was a little depressed and not as high-spirited as before. In the past many years, he had always been active on the social and political stage as "Magnus' successor" and "the next leader of the New Party". With these two auras around him, everyone would look up to him. But sudden changes suddenly cut Harry's brilliant political life in half. While some people felt it was a pity, more people were gloating about his misfortune.
There is nothing happier than watching a rising political star suddenly collapse. Even within the new party, there are many people who are watching Harry's jokes. They regard themselves as the next prime minister and leader of the new party all day long. It was placed so high that it would be terrible if it fell down, but it was so comfortable.
"I need a little help..." Harry whispered to Dulin in a low voice. "The committee has lowered my rating, and there is no new arrangement for me. They may have to put me in cold storage for a while. I don't want to give my best Time is wasted on cultivating my own sentiments, I have to find something to do. "
Dulin looked at him without saying anything. Harry moved his eyes away and looked at his knees, "In return, I will try my best to help you gain the greatest advantage in the election. After all, I have been a governor and I know more about this than you do." More, you should trust me."
"So what do you want me to get you?"
Harry was silent for a moment, as if it was a little difficult to say, but compared to the current problem, even if it made him feel that it was a stain or shame in his life, he had to say it.
The good situation was ruined because of some small things, and the family's support for him had dropped to the lowest level. During this period, he approached Mags, but Mags didn't make any promises to him. Instead, he let him take a good rest for a few years. He enriches himself. He knew very well that he had been abandoned by Maggs. If he could not find a new backer to support him, his political life would most likely end, so this was his last chance.
He took a deep breath and raised it in his chest before speaking out his request, "In return, I hope that I can be given a position in the state government, as an assistant to the governor, or as secretary."
Du Lin frowned slightly and then relaxed, "Are you planning to run for the next mid-term election?"
"Uh..., yes." Harry was a little surprised by Dulin's sensitivity. Participating in the midterm elections as an assistant to the governor or secretary and then becoming the mayor is the best way for many assistants and secretaries to enter the political arena. They have higher-level officials. As long as Du Lin does not openly oppose him, even if he does not support him, he will have a way to restart his political career.
Behind every great noble there are many friends who are interested in various investments, including political investments.
Du Lin took out a cigarette and lit it, crossed his arms and thought for a moment, "I can't promise you now. You know there are some things that we can't just do whatever we want. This matter needs the nod of the Prime Minister. "
Harry was a little disappointed. In his impression, Dulin had always been the kind of person who had the courage to break the rules. He rarely surrendered to the rules set by others, but was willing to abide by the rules set by himself. But at this moment, he actually became honest. , which made Harry feel as if he was being targeted.
He forced a smile and said, "Okay, call me as soon as possible."
Dulin clicked, "I will contact you as soon as I have the exact information. Also, don't forget the money."
When it comes to money, Harry's face becomes a little uglier again. After he was dismissed, his campaign funds were temporarily frozen. If he is determined to continue running for the imperial prime minister, the money can still be used. But the problem is that if he fails to win the election and loses the money and the governorship, the capitalists who usually praise him to the sky will eat him alive if they turn around.
Therefore, this money cannot be moved for the time being. If it is temporarily frozen, let it be frozen.
But the problem is that Harry still owes Dulin a large sum of money. If he cannot recover, the family will not be able to use this money to repay his personal debts. The bigger the family, the more and more strict the rules. Du Lin's last words really hit him hard. When he asked Du Lin to borrow the money, the New Party Committee had not yet disclosed their plans to deal with him. He felt that as long as he got through this difficult stage, it would be too easy to get the money together, even if If he can't be the prime minister, he should still be his governor. A local policy is enough to allow him to get more money from those capitalists.
He took a deep look at Du Lin, pursed his lips and nodded vigorously, "I won't forget it." After saying that, he stood up and bent over and left Du Lin's side. He was not suitable at this time. Excessively exposed in public, I got the invitation letter this time because I asked my elders to get it from a small nobleman who had interests in the family.
Watching Harry leave, Dulin focused his attention on the auction again. Only then did he start to look at the auction item carefully and flipped through the album. This was a collection from the church. It was said that it was the former Luo The personal belongings of the Western Pope, a statue of God the Father, have various magical abilities... Of course, these are unverifiable, because none of the functions have been confirmed to exist so far, and most of them are remnants of the church. It's recorded in the handbook, for example, it glows or something.
Logically speaking, such a valuable thing should not be put up for auction. In fact, no one here, except for those in the church, really understands this thing. This small-arm-sized statue has always been an unspeakable taboo. People in the early church discovered a secret by sorting out past documents. The appearance of this statue is very similar to the description of Pope Rossi himself. resemblance!
Some records record that Pope Rossi is the apostle of God and the incarnation of God walking in the world. But the problem is that no one has a clear description of God’s appearance. So why is the Church of Rossi and the God they believe in so different? What about similarity? Some senior clergy believe that there may be an unknown history hidden in it, with amazing inside information.
Later, after the Tianzheng sect overwhelmed other sects in the church, the Lord who respected Tianzheng was the real Lord of God, the "successor" recognized by God the Father, and completely replaced the Lord of Light, who mainly looked like Pope Rossi Lord, this is how we have today’s righteous Church.
This statue is one of the few remaining things. Placing it in the church will inevitably arouse some bad thoughts in some people. There will always be some people who will cling to the "tradition" and not let go. It is better to just auction it off and have it gone. With these support, the small group of jumping people will not be able to jump.
As for why not destroy it... No one dares to destroy anything related to Pope Rossi!
That is a kind of doubt, injury or even betrayal of faith, belief, and history!
Hey hey hey, the great pope’s trap
(End of chapter)