Reborn South Africa as a police officer

Chapter 1632 Make full use of resources
While Roque and Owen were worried about the drought in Windhoek, the governor of Windhoek, Petter Needham, was receiving several businessmen from the British mainland at his official residence.

Peter Needham's official residence is the former residence of Leutwein, the former German governor of Southwest Africa. This is a medieval German castle, which uses white marble and brown granite locally produced in Windhoek. It is one of the few ancient buildings in Windhoek, with a simple style and unique shape.

However, Pat Needham was not satisfied with this mansion. After he was successfully elected as the governor, Pat Needham decided to build a more modern governor's mansion for himself in the city center. Instead, the museum seems to be a good choice.

Several businessmen from the British mainland wanted to develop diamond mines and gold mines in Windhoek.

Mining is one of the three pillars of Windhoek's economy. The other two are animal husbandry and fishery. The world-famous Karakul lamb skin is produced in Windhoek. The fur from this sheep and mink Leather is also known as the two pillars of the international fur industry.

Windhoek is also very rich in fishery resources. Its main products are cod and sardines. Rhodesia Foods has a processing plant in Windhoek. The canned products are exported to Europe and the United States and are very popular.

Lambskins from Windhoek are mainly supplied to Eternal as raw materials for the production of high-end clothes by Eternal.

The food processing industry is the domain of the Rhodesian company, and local British businessmen cannot intervene, and mining becomes the last choice.

In fact, it is not easy. During Philip’s tenure, he announced that all the underground mineral resources in southern Africa belong to the federal government. Without the approval of the federal government, no one is allowed to develop without permission, and the Windhoek state government cannot bypass the federal government.

However, the profits of mining mines are too great, not to mention diamond mines and gold mines. The mines in Windhoek can also hire Africans to produce, which makes many people flock to them.

"If the state government can help Mr. Charles obtain mining rights from the federal government, then Mr. Charles is willing to bear the construction cost of the governor's mansion, and will donate a library to Windhoek, and will also give the state government a corresponding dividend every year," Pei said. Needham's private secretary was his nephew William Needham, and it was William Needham who found these British businessmen.

Petter Needham was a German born in Walvis Bay, but Petter Needham did not become a German citizen after his birth, but joined the British nationality, so after the split of Dias, Petter Needham Dum is eligible to run for governor.

Petter Needham himself was a successful fur trader. With his good relationship with Itno, he was successfully elected as the governor of Windhoek as the candidate of the Liberal Party.

"That's it?" Pat Needham was dissatisfied.

It is a good thing to build the governor's mansion, but it is not of much benefit to Pat Needham himself. After all, Pater Needham has a term of office. When Pat Needham's term of office expires, he will not be able to build the governor's mansion. move away.

Donating the library is also a good thing, but it also has little to do with Pat Needham. It is the city of Windhoek that benefits, not Pat Needham's private property.

As for the annual dividends to the state government, this is of course a good thing, but it’s not for Pat Needham himself, so—

"Of course there are other benefits. Isn't Steve always dissatisfied with his job? Mr. Charles can provide Steve with a job that satisfies him. Moreover, Mr. Charles has a real estate in London that is eager to transfer, and the location is excellent. , high quality and low price.” William added layers of weight, compared with the income of the mine, these are just a drop in the bucket.

"That's about the same—so, how do we get permission from the federal government?" Pat Needham was finally satisfied, but to get these benefits, Pat Needham still had a lot of work to do.

"Last year, the Congress clearly stipulated that all states can develop their mineral resources in an orderly manner. Under the premise of ensuring profits and taxes, as long as they do not cause serious pollution to the environment, they can declare. Of course, there is a fee for the declaration, but I think this fee, Mr. Charles He should be happy to take on it." William is well prepared, needless to say, Mr. Charles should have invested a lot of money in William, otherwise William would not have put so much effort into it.

"If you want profits, you can't cause pollution. Let the gentlemen in Congress try to see if you can do it—" Petter Needham almost said that he was right and wrong, but this is impossible, if Congress directly intervenes , then there's nothing about Pat Needham.

"This is the problem of Mr. Charles—" William smiled. Charles is British. Even if he violated the relevant regulations, the federal government could not go to the mainland of England to arrest people.

"Father, the telegram from the Palace of Justice—" Pat Needham's son Steve pushed the door in. He has the same job as William and is Pat Needham's secretary.

Both are secretaries, but they receive different degrees of attention.

Secretaries also have ranks. In the Windhoek state government, William is the first secretary, but Steve is only the third secretary. The work ability is very different. Pat Needham's work requires more reliance on His nephew, not his son.

So Steve was very dissatisfied with his job, and hoped to have a relaxing job with good pay.

The Federal Government of Southern Africa has strict supervision on this issue, and Pat Needham cannot arrange such a job for his son. Fortunately, there is Charles.

"I have said many times, don't call me Dad during working hours, but call me Mr. Governor." Pat Needham hated iron and steel, and William never called Uncle Pat Needham during working hours.

"Yes, Mr. Governor, this is a telegram from the Palace of Justice—" Steve didn't take it seriously, and when he handed the telegram to Pat Needham, the shiny diamond watch on his wrist almost shook Pat Needham blindly. Dam's eyes.

"Where did you get the money to buy the watch?" Petter Needham couldn't bear it anymore. Although he had a rich net worth, he didn't go to the point of buying a watch with thousands of rands casually.

The key is that the influence is not good. As a wealthy businessman, Petter Needham can consume luxury accessories at will, which is encouraged by the federal government of Southern Africa. The rich don’t spend money, so do you expect the poor to spend money?

As the governor, Pat Needham must pay attention to his own image and not be too eye-catching, especially in terms of money. Creating a simple and people-friendly image is more conducive to Pat Needham's personality.

"Can't I pick it up?" Steve is also dissatisfied, the old man is too strict, you want to set up a character, but I don't.

"Where to put it back where you picked it up, don't let me remind you a second time." Petter Needham reminded himself not to be angry, this is his own, and he can't be slapped to death.

The third secretary of the state government, the income is not low in southern Africa, about 500 rand per year.

Even so, to buy a luxury watch of the latest style, at least you have to save three to five years of salary. This thing is not produced for ordinary people.

The surveillance department in southern Africa is powerful, not only the agents of Brad's office, but also the investigators of the General Administration of Taxation, and the secret police of the Ministry of Justice, etc. Pater Needham himself did not know that Wind and How many secret agents of the federal government does the Kezhou government have.

Not if there is, but how many.

"If you don't buy it for me, can't I buy it with my own money?" Steve still doesn't know the dangers of society, young people are always like this, and they don't know the heights of heaven and earth.

"Okay, then tell me, where did you earn your money?" Pat Needham was not in the mood to read the telegram, and discussed this issue seriously with Steve.

"I provided some business information to a few friends, and this is the legal remuneration I deserve." Steve was complacent. It's so easy for the second generation of officials to make money.

"What kind of friend? What kind of business information? Since it's a legal remuneration, have you filed a tax return?" Pat Needham asked Steve speechlessly.

"If you didn't have a father who was the governor, what kind of friends do you think you would have? You, a fresh graduate, what kind of business information do you have? Legal compensation, I bet even if it is legal Remuneration, you can’t even pay the tax you should pay!” Pat Needham knew his son quite well, and Steve was also a well-known teacher, graduated from Nyasaland University, but Steve Pater Needham paid for his husband's qualifications to enter Nyasaland University.

It is not appropriate to describe it as buying with money, and it is more appropriate to say that it is operating legally.

Nyasaland University is the same as the top universities in the United Kingdom and the United States. Scores are not the only factor for admission. If you perform exceptionally well in certain aspects, Nyasaland University can also make exceptions for admission. This is gold-plated for many people, but they have no strength. The wealthy provide opportunities.

For example, donating a batch of books to Nyasaland Library.

For example, sponsoring a scientific research project of Nyasaland University on the grounds of scientific research.

If it is not possible, make a donation to the Nyasaland University Foundation that the foundation cannot refuse. There are many ways, and there is always a suitable one.

Pat Needham spent a full fifty thousand rand to get Steve into Nyasaland University.

Not to mention Nyasaland University with this money, all universities in the world can open their doors to Steve.

"I'm making the best use of all my resources, my dear father, you taught me that." Steve is not ashamed, this sentence is true in itself, but it is wrongly used here.

The so-called full use of resources also depends on where they are used. If they are used well, they are capable. If they are not used well, even their own father will be implicated.

(End of this chapter)