Chapter 1500 - 1498: The Unity of Hearts Must Not Be Lost

Chapter 1500: Chapter 1498: The Unity of Hearts Must Not Be Lost

The Duncan Clan’s reckless behavior in Congress touched the sensitive nerves of both parties, so even though Lynch has now started delivering benefits to Congress, the top levels of both parties will not allow him to handle these tasks alone.

They do not wish to cultivate another Duncan Clan, for them, it would be an absolute disaster.

Because everyone is aware that with the Duncan Clan as a "role model", if another family capable of controlling Federation politics from the shadows were to emerge, they would become more covert and dangerous than the Duncan Clan.

It would learn from the downfall of the Duncan Clan, becoming more entrenched.

Lynch was responsible for part of it, and so far, about twenty Members of Parliament have taken money from him, and this number should have been higher originally.

Someone mentioned that Senator Landon is very active in Congress, which has reduced this number.

However, having so many people working for him is actually enough; each quarter, Lynch has to disburse about six million dollars to these people, which means each person gets about a hundred thousand dollars a month as a "base salary".

These funds are essentially just "basic salary", and if they do other things, there will be additional "dividends" in due time.

After all, it’s normal that they earn more suddenly from financial products or investment projects they bought into!

These individuals use the money Lynch gives them to maintain their dignity, wearing suits made of fine imitation wool costing thousands per set, frequenting various high-end venues, and even their silverware, in most cases, is made of silver.

Mr. Truman is displeased with these people and their actions, but he doesn’t have any good solutions.

Listening to Lynch’s description, he can already imagine their scornful faces.

Ninety-nine percent of the Federation’s lower class believes that Members of Parliament have high salaries, but in reality, they enjoy these privileges not because of high salaries!

The car slowly merged into the traffic, and neither of the two people inside spoke.

When the car stopped outside Mr. Truman’s house, before he got out, he looked at Lynch. "The matters over at Lemar are entrusted to you; no one else can handle them well, only you can give me peace of mind."

Lynch nodded slightly, indicating that he would do so.

The Federation’s diplomatic system is still in recovery, and early evasionism leaves many people in the Federation feeling a lack of confidence in international affairs.

They always place themselves in the position of the weak, but in reality, the Federation is much stronger than they imagined.

These things cannot be corrected instantly; they require time.

Moreover, the affairs over at Lemar concern national-level strategy, from Mr. Truman’s perspective, among all the candidates.

With capability, decisiveness, and wisdom, knowing how to seek the country’s benefit, no one surpasses Lynch in this regard.

If Lynch was willing to enter politics, he would even consider persuading Lynch!

If he were to become president, he hoped Lynch would take the position of the highest officer of the Ministry of International Affairs!

After watching Mr. Truman return home, only then did Lynch’s car drive away from there.

Neither of them mentioned the assassination of Lemar’s former Grand President, but they both knew very well how that unfortunate soul died!

Upcoming, Lynch has many things to accomplish in Lemar, and once there are not many issues at home, he would take his money and return to Lemar.

In front of the Grand President and media of Lemar, Lynch paid off all the funds and acquired Lemar National Bank in his private name while establishing a board of directors at the bank.

Among them, Lemar’s national financial department holds one seat, the National Bank itself holds three seats, one of which is Lynch, and Lynch will serve as the chairman of Lemar National Bank’s board.

Additionally, there are three seats from Lemar Asset Risk Control Company and two attending consultants.

Overall, the board consists of seven members, and two non-voting consultants.

As the chairman of the board, who is also the actual owner of Lemar National Bank, the chairman of the board, Lynch has a veto power and, at the same time, each agreement vote is counted as two votes.

The transfer of Lemar National Bank, along with everything returning to stability and the new regime taking power, naturally, the Grand President wanted to hold a grand party to celebrate this matter.

Holding a party at this time is not a mistake. For this small country, it is effectively a political signal.

"No more danger," is roughly the meaning, which does not cause public resentment but only eases people’s spirits.

This party had quite a few new faces, all coming from the Federation. As a series of diplomatic collaborations was achieved, capitalists wielded dinner knives and forks, beginning to enter Lemar’s market.

At this moment, Lynch was surrounded by a crowd, and the Grand President was beside him.

Clearly, in this kind of venue, the Grand President should be the host, yet his presence seemed more like a foil.

Lynch was actually the true protagonist of the entire party, all eyes and attitudes shifted according to his actions.

"...Of course, I believe our government and people will welcome investors’ arrival!"

When those around began discussing investments, Lynch responded positively.

"You don’t need to worry about the safety of funds. To facilitate the flow and settlement of funds, Lemar National Bank will set up branches in the Federation."

"This is to facilitate the flow of funds!"

"Opportunities abound in Lemar now, many things urgently need completion from you."

"Such as television stations, power grids, signal networks..."

These things exist in Lemar, but they are not fully developed. Television stations, for instance, only exist in a few major cities.

Beyond the major cities, other areas cannot receive signals. After all, for this impoverished nation, whether television stations or signal networks, they have not targeted ordinary citizens.

Television and television programs in Lemar are luxuries above middle class.

Ordinary people have a hard time enjoying these, even if they can afford TVs, they can’t access signals.

However, this offers great opportunities for Federation merchants. Once they stand firm in various industries, they will inevitably squeeze out local capitalists’ market shares, achieving a certain degree of monopoly.

This can play a crucial role in indirectly controlling the country!

Speaking of which, Lynch also mentioned another matter in passing.

"We will build cinemas in various places, and by cultural exchange, play some representative films so that people can both learn about Federation culture and enjoy the art and entertainment brought by films!"

"At the same time, we will also develop a local film industry, which will utilize a large workforce, actively boosting employment."

"I believe that with the help of the Federation Government, soon the people here will not worry about not finding jobs."

"Those who should worry are actually them, because they will find it difficult to recruit enough people..."

Raising his wine glass slightly toward the Grand President, Lynch said, "The people will appreciate all you have done for here, it is you who transforms it into Paradise!"

In Lynch’s depiction of the future, a mighty force flourished within the Grand President’s body!

This, too, serves as indirect evidence of his correct and great governance!

This party, rather than celebrating, was more like a particular envisioning of the future.

In Lynch’s depiction, the Federation Government will use its outstanding experience to help Lemar achieve "upgrades," upgrading in urbanization, industrial scale, and industrial and cultural content!

Everything seems to be advancing toward a better future!

What Lynch mentioned was actually a hint to the Grand President that with the Federation Government and merchants pouring so many resources here, they would not easily abandon this place.

Nor would they allow here to become a battlefield!

These are the current main worries of Lemar’s people; they fear it might become a battlefield, afraid they would be sent off as soldiers!

Of course, the former is not going to happen.

As for the latter?

Sometimes, when you want people to become cannon fodders, you don’t necessarily have to force them, you could also entice them with things, for example—

Wealth!

The Federation’s great investment will alleviate social anxiety, allowing many plans to proceed smoothly.

Merchants were extremely satisfied with Lynch’s promise to a certain extent, fantasizing about coming here.

After the party, the Grand President and Lynch left together, each sitting down in Lynch’s study.

The Grand President’s expression wasn’t the cheerful one at the party; it was somewhat solemn.

After a moment, he began speaking, "There are still some people opposing me. They always think... has a direct connection with me!"

He was a bit irritated; the unfortunate person he’s referring to was the former Grand President.

Within the Democratic Aid Party, there is always a voice like that, and the Democratic Aid Party, being Lemar’s largest party, naturally has a wide audience.

Their ideas, to some extent, also represent the attitude of some grassroots officials.

In other words, there are still many people who look down on him somewhat, viewing him as a shameful usurper.

For some orders issued by the new government, not outright opposing them resolutely, but not really implementing them either, just leaving them idly.

The Autonomy Party is not like the Democratic Aid Party, a major party with wide influence limited to two or three small islands. To lay out all matters and command genuine authority, some actions must be taken.

If no actions are taken, eventually, he and the Autonomy Party’s authority would gradually wane, and he would be toppled.

He does not wish for this but lacks better options, and thus can only seek guidance from Lynch.

Upon seriously listening to his troubles and appeals, Lynch smiled and gave him a suggestion.

"Why not use the assassination of the former Grand President itself to conduct a sweep of Lemar’s political scene?"

He said so...