Golden Fishery

Qin Shiou nodded and understood that Hamley knew he was rich, so he came to ask for promotional fees.

He didn't care much about this, he didn't want to get involved in politics, but he didn't lack money, so he said, "Let's be blunt, Hamley, if you become the mayor of St. You sponsor enough, you want to represent my interests?"

Hamre said: "As long as the Constitution and Customary Law are followed, then I represent the interests of my constituents."

As expected of a politician, what he said was impeccable.

Qin Shiou thought for a while, and it was necessary to sponsor Hamley's campaign, but he would not blindly make a guarantee. He wanted to consult Auerbach's opinion on this to see how much investment would be appropriate.

Hamle also understood what Qin Shiou meant, shook hands and left.

As soon as he left, Qin Shiou went to Auerbach who was working hard in the vegetable field, and told him about it.

Law and politics are twins. Although Auerbach has never been involved in a political system, he has been a lawyer for half a century and has been a Newfoundland judge. His deep understanding of politics is probably unmatched by anyone in Newfoundland. about.

After hearing Qin Shiou's words, Auerbach, with his trouser legs rolled up and his feet covered in mud, sat down on the field ridge. He didn't have the official demeanor of the past at all, just like an old farmer.

"If it was placed two years ago, Hamley would have no chance of winning. But thanks to the economic crisis sweeping the world and the US debt crisis, the economy of St. Johns has been hit hard in the past two years. After the tourism industry was launched last year, the farewell town The economy has grown by leaps and bounds."

Auerbach briefly analyzed it. Then he called a few old friends, and finally told Qin Shiou: "Hamre is the new political star of the Canadian New Democratic Party in the St. Johns area, but Newfoundland is not the territory of the New Democratic Party. They have neither money nor money here. connections, so Hamre’s election is bound to be difficult this time.”

"Looking at it now, Hamre's winning rate is only 40% at the most optimistic."

Qin Shiou asked: "What if we increase the propaganda?"

"If the propaganda is strong enough, a dog can also become the president of the United States." Auerbach used a sentence that the famous American President Roosevelt ridiculed his opponent, which is also a wise saying in political elections.

Qin Shiou said frankly: "I want Hamre to come to power. As you can see, the current government in St. Johns doesn't care about the development of fishing grounds. Hamre is more in line with our interests."

"Then your publicity investment,

It can be in units of tens of millions of yuan! "Auerbach said seriously.

Political elections are the most expensive stuff. People without money can only watch the excitement, so don't get involved.

If there is no such opportunity, Qin Shiou will not get involved, but this time it is Hamley who is running for the election. If he can jump from the mayor of Farewell Township to the mayor of St. Johns, the resources he can obtain are terrifying.

Auerbach could not directly tell Qin Shiou the funds that Hamre needed. He had to contact old friends with inside information, and then make calculations based on various information.

Qin Shiou stayed in the study in the afternoon to study St. John's campaign this year. Originally, he was supposed to take Xiang Hao around, so this task could only be handed over to Nelson.

Speaking of which, Qin Shiou did not pay enough attention to the outside world. The news that Hamley gave him was too shocking, but it was not news to other people in the town. At the beginning of the year, Hamre participated in the mayor's oath meeting in St. John's.

Of course, Qin Shiou was celebrating the New Year in China at that time, so it was understandable to miss this event.

evening. Auerbach approached Qin Shiou and said, "After my calculations and the confirmation of my old friends, if you are determined to help Hamley, your investment should be around 40 million!"

Qin Shiou nodded, he knew it.

Before dinner, Qin Shiou drove President One into Hamle's small villa.

Hamley's wife entertained him with their home-cooked dishes, including roast beef with Yorkie pudding, steak and kidney pie, and Scottish smoked salmon. Enthusiasm.

Hamre asked Qin Shiou to sit down and asked, "What do you think about the result?"

"Except for me. How many people and how much money can you attract?" Qin Shiou asked, he had to know it well, otherwise if Hamley failed in the election, his investment would be in vain.

Campaign funds are also called black money. This money is dirty in the eyes of ordinary people, because it is money for buying officials. There is not much difference between running for office and buying officials.

Therefore, for any political party and candidate, campaign funds are kept secret, and it would be a disaster if the opponents knew about their campaign funds.

But Hamley didn't hide it from Qin Shiou, not because he trusted him, but because he could attract too few people and funds: "There are no big consortiums or companies in St. Fifty million."

Qin Shiou asked: "If you want to achieve your political party's expected election goal, how much publicity funds do you need?"

"At least 90 million Canadian dollars!"

Qin Shiou nodded. Auerbach is really an old ghost. His estimation was so accurate, which gave Qin Shiou some confidence.

Looking at Hamley, Qin Shiou said slowly: "Very good, I will invest 50 million Canadian dollars for you!"

The corners of Hamre's mouth twitched suddenly, his eyebrows raised and he almost exclaimed, fifty million Canadian dollars, this is half a billion! Even for big cities like Toronto and Ottawa, this is a powerful capital injection!

Remember, this is a small city election, this is not an American presidential election.

But Hamley has seen the big world after all. He suppressed the shock in his heart and asked, "Fifty million? Are you going to invest fifty million in me?"

Qin Shiou said: "Yes, fifty million, you know what I want, buddy, if you become the mayor, then I hope no one can touch my fishing ground!"

Hamley was silent for a while, and said in a low voice: "If I am elected mayor, I will let you have the feeling of 'Farewell Island is your private island'!"

This is the time when the two sides are most confiding, and it is also a promise that campaigners must make to attract sponsorship.

This promise is not a joke on the wine table. If the candidate is elected successfully, he must fulfill this promise, otherwise he will never get a Canadian dollar from any investor in the future.

Politics is dark, dirty and naked, but men want to fuck!

Both parties spread out the conditions, and a deal started like this. Qin Shiou will spare no effort to support Hamre's election, because the conditions he gave are too tempting: the farewell island will be designated as Qin Shiou's private territory.

Of course, it is impossible for Hamley to sell Farewell Island to Qin Shiou. The Canadian government will not allow local governments to privately buy and sell such a large piece of land with citizens living on it.

But since Hamley made such a promise, he naturally has a way to fulfill his promise.

Both parties are satisfied, and the next step is to cooperate together to achieve the goal. (to be continued)