Blackstone Code

There was a light fragrance in the warm room, not strong at all.

Unlike those cheap and low-quality perfumes that give people a disgusting fragrance, this fragrance is very light and high-end.

When you try to catch it, it becomes insignificant.

If you give up catching it, it will linger around you, blending into the environment and making you feel comfortable.

The Speaker was sitting on a sofa made of white rhinoceros leather. This thing was not particularly rare, but it was definitely not cheap either. Ever since he sat in this position, money was equivalent to a string of numbers to him.

He was reading the materials given to him by Lynch, looking at it seriously, with a pair of gold-rimmed reading glasses on the bridge of his nose.

Lin Qi was sitting next to him, holding a coffee cup and taking a sip.

After a while, the Speaker raised his head, took off his reading glasses, and rubbed his eyes. "It's a very special material. Is it possible for us to have some cooperation in this area?"

This is a material about the Global Connect plan, which details what people can do through the Global Connect platform.

Many people do not have a comprehensive understanding of the global communication platform proposed by Lynch. They just regard it as a phone that does not require a cord!

You can communicate with other people, or do something like broadcasting.

But this material explains in detail what the Global Connect platform can bring to shelters.

The Speaker saw the extension of power, and it was an endless extension.

Lynch smiled and put the coffee cup back on the coffee table, then shook his head, "I'm sorry, Mr. Speaker, this is a private project."

The speaker's expression changed slightly. He knew this would be the result, but he didn't like it very much.

Lynch played a key role in his being able to take the stage, and he was very grateful to Lynch.

But he is a federalist, a very standard federal upper-class politician.

All such people have one thing in common, they keep business and private matters very separate.

It is a "private matter" for Lynch to help him, and it is a "official matter" to push Congress to cooperate with Lynch on this issue. Does it seem that he is a very fair person?

In fact, this is not the case. The reason why he is fair is just because it also has his own interests.

Interest is the decisive factor in determining what is a private matter and what is a public matter.

"Lynch, I am very grateful for your help in my work. I will keep this in mind."

He didn't speak fast and sat back on the sofa, giving people a very relaxed feeling.

In the process of conversation and communication, leaning forward will make the other party's attention more focused on yourself, but at the same time, it will also give the other party a subconscious perception that "this person is very aggressive."

They are more alert to what you say and will consider more factors to find and avoid possible traps in your words.

But if you don’t make aggressive and aggressive gestures and make the conversation a relaxed environment, people will be less wary.

However, it is clear that both parties are well versed in this, and Lynch did not show any emotional change because of the speaker's seemingly open "confession."

But he still showed a little more smile on the surface, "I can understand."

The speaker pursed his lips and nodded, "You should understand that Congress is not a place where I alone can make the decision. I am only the 'strongest' one in it."

"But I alone am 'strong' and cannot be everyone's opponent, let alone stand on the opposite side of everyone."

"I support you in principle on this matter, but I need to maintain my attitude at work, so... I'm sorry."

He shook his head. This plan appealed to him. It was alluring. The allure lay in the controllability of the shelter.

For Congress, the reason many politicians are willing to stay in the federation is that they can continue to hold power here!

They are scattered in different sanctuaries, then in this sanctuary they belong to the ruling class.

But when they go to the shelters along the equator, they are not necessarily the ruling class. If they are lucky, they belong to the privileged class. If they are not lucky, they are just the middle class of society.

Power is what attracts them to stay.

Lin Qi was not angry after hearing his decision, "Actually, I didn't finish some words just now..."

The speaker was stunned for a moment and apologized quickly, "Sorry, I didn't pay attention. I'm very sorry, so what else is there?"

"My company and I have absolute technology and control over the Global Communication platform. It is impossible for us to share this technology with other people or institutions. I am not arrogant."

"No individual or institution can provide equivalent bargaining chips."

The Speaker nodded while listening. He read the information carefully and did not think Lynch was talking big words.

The accumulation of technology involved cannot be developed overnight. It needs to be accumulated from many branches of science. It may take several years, ten years, or longer to arrive at this step.

So talking about using money, or other things to invest in, or share, is actually very shameless!

"However, given our personal relationship, I am willing to allow you to cooperate with us in a personal capacity and become one of the board members of our new company."

"If you could get a **** proposal in Congress."

The speaker's expression changed significantly, and his eyes when he looked at Lynch suddenly burst into unimaginable light!

It was obviously very turbid, but in that moment, it gave people a very sharp feeling!

"How...how can we cooperate?"

"I will set up a company, a company specifically responsible for operating the global communication platform. It will fully take over the automation aspects of each shelter. Some things are not convenient to list on paper."

"There are still some things that we need to study further, but I have to say, it is definitely more powerful than you think!"

"You will get one thousandth of the shares, which are not transferable but inheritable, and I will not increase the size of the board unless necessary."

"No more than twenty people at most."

The speaker's emotions were immediately aroused. He licked his lips and sat upright again, "How much do I have to pay for this?"

"Supporting all my plans is the price you need to pay!"

The Speaker was a little surprised, even shocked. He didn't expect it to be so simple. "That's all?"

"That's all!" Lynch's affirmative answer made the unnecessary expression on the speaker's face go away.

He picked up the materials again and flipped through them. After a while, he nodded slightly and said, "We can talk in detail. When will this company be registered?"

"We still have a lot of things to resolve next year or the year after."

Lynch also reminded the Speaker a little, "Connor has talked to me and he will step down in two years in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Charter and law."

"So there are a lot of things that still need to settle."

Lynch's words sounded like he was talking about some of the uncertainty caused by Connor's departure and the presidential election, but the speaker knew very well that Lynch was actually telling him that he had no more choices.

Once Connor steps down from office in two years, the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives will inevitably be in some danger.

Although from a federal system perspective, the president may not necessarily be able to intervene in the election of the Senate President.

But the federal president may not be unable to intervene!

There is a very vivid saying in the political arena——

"I may not be able to make this matter pass smoothly, but I definitely have a way to make it fail!"

The more "free" and the more "just" a country is, the more vividly it behaves in this regard.

All it takes is inciting the media and finding a few political allies to stand up against it, and many things will be difficult to pass.

If the new president shows strong dissatisfaction with the speaker, the speaker will have no chance of continuing to sit in that position!

He will definitely lose the election. For the Speaker of Congress, once he loses the election, he will forever lose the opportunity to sit back in office!

Sometimes politics is so strange. It seems that it does not give people any clear regulations and rules on many issues.

But those who are deeply involved in it know very well that in addition to the rules and systems that have been written on paper and can be seen by everyone, there are still some rules that are not clearly shown and are quietly operating.

And this part of the rules is very important!

The Speaker thought for a long time, and faced Lynch's inducement and coercion, he actually had no good solution.

Lynch has always maintained a very good relationship with the presidential office, and he is too rich and has too much influence on society.

Once the Global Communication Plan is implemented, it means that to some extent, he will be above the Presidential Palace and Congress!

After much consideration, the Speaker reached an agreement with him.

"I'm participating, Lynch, count me in!"

Lynch smiled and stretched out his hand, "This will be the wisest choice you have ever made!"

The Speaker no longer maintained his appearance of not letting people see through his inner emotions, and laughed, "I remember you just said that these shares can be inherited?"

"Of course, you can designate an heir. Regardless of whether he is related to you by blood or not, we don't care about this. As long as he is designated by you, he will be the next generation shareholder."

The Speaker said with emotion, "I didn't feel that a few years ago, especially in the past few years, as I get older and older, I always hope to do something for my family."

"Especially those children, they need a better environment and better opportunities. I may be a little bit..."

He spread his hands, "You know, this can be forgiven for an old man, right?"

Lynch followed his words and said, "Of course, I am also a father, and I can understand what you are thinking."

"Even if it breaks some rules a little bit, we have paid so much for this country, and these can be forgiven!"

The Speaker was very happy after hearing this. The change of power is the most troublesome thing for all federal politicians.

Especially senior politicians, who are already standing on the top of the mountain, cannot make any mistakes.

Once they make a mistake, they fall and never get back up.

Even if they don't make mistakes, it's useless. Various selection mechanisms allow them to enter a countdown from the moment they come into contact with the top power.

The moment the countdown reaches zero, that's the moment they are kicked out!

This is completely different from capitalists.

For capitalists, as long as the wealth remains in their accounts, they will always be the masters of this wealth, the masters of society, and the masters of this country!

Why do many senior politicians set up their own studios or companies after leaving the core of power?

Why do so many politicians have family members who are successful entrepreneurs?

When they grasp the power, they try their best to realize the power in their hands and turn the power into wealth. Only in this way can they own and hold it!

Become one of the board members of the "management company" of the refuge. This status allows the speaker's family, and future generations, to enjoy the privileges of the ruling class forever!

"Who else is there besides me?" After the core matters were discussed, the Speaker was very interested in how many people could enter this small core.

"Connor, the chairmen of the bipartisan committees, some people you know in Congress, and some scientists."

The speaker was a little confused, "Scientist?"

Lynch reconfirmed his response, "Yes, scientist."

"We don't do nothing after entering the shelter. We also need to research and invent, so we need to have one or two scientist representatives to bind their interests to us."

"You know, in any environment, only our own people are worthy of our trust!"

The Speaker couldn't help but pat Lynch on the arm, "You are the best federal person I have ever seen. Not just the younger generation, but your generation, including ours, you are the best!"

"Very few people can stay awake in your position. I feel more and more that working with you is the right decision!"

"keep it up!"

Then Lynch said some things about the work of the Congress, and took the initiative to stand up and leave, and the Speaker did not stay.

Federal people are very "direct", sometimes very hypocritical, but sometimes very refreshing.

Convincing the Speaker to side with him has actually been no problem for Lynch from the beginning, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The speakers of both houses of Congress are important figures to Congress and the entire federation, but as long as they still have selfish motives and desires, they cannot escape Lynch's control.

In fact, it's not just them, including Connor. What all of them desire most is to maintain the power in their hands forever.

Lynch gave them such an opportunity, and they would inevitably side with Lynch.

No one can be so selfless as to say no to the power that is easily available and inheritable. No one can do this, no matter who it is!

A little later