Mixed in the last days as a salted fish

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Hao became more and more reluctant to think about it.

In the end, he couldn't hold it back anymore, so he picked up his cell phone and called Chief of Staff Xia Congwen. Social comments were not important. He wanted to hear what the political circles said about him.

As long as his colleagues choose to stand on his side, there is no need to worry about the unstable position under his buttocks. As for the reputation behind him, there will be opportunities to make up for it in the future.

After the call was connected, Zhang Hao did not go straight to the topic as soon as he got up, which seemed too superficial.

"Lao Xia, I just saw the news about superconductivity. What's going on with Sugon Company?"

Xia Congwen expressed his guess: "Consul, isn't the matter obvious, if there is no accident, they are cashing out maliciously.

According to the information I got, the two companies have cashed out a total of 4000 billion. Adding in the 1000 and 5000 billion from your side, it already exceeds [-] billion. It’s quite a big deal. "

"Don't get involved with me, I absolutely didn't know beforehand."

Zhang Hao quickly clarified.

"That means you have a good eye."

Xia Congwen chuckled, obviously not believing it.

Zhang Hao didn't explain much, and asked casually, "What's Lao Fan's reaction? Did those investors protest?"

"It's useless to protest. Investors can only choose to bear it in silence. As for Dean Fan, of course he hides as far away as possible, and doesn't want to get involved at all."

Xia Congwen replied.

"The impact of this incident is quite bad and has seriously damaged the official credibility. Don't Dean Fan and others have any remedial measures?"

Zhang Hao asked further.

Xia Congwen said unhappily: "How can such a huge sum of money be remedied? In my opinion, at most it is to give Suguang Company some more preferential policies to make investors feel better, and that's about it."

"Hey, I don't know if it's worth it?" Zhang Hao couldn't help but sighed.

Although 4000 billion seems like a lot, compared with the official credibility, it seems to be killing the goose that lays the egg.

"Of course it's worth it. The financial gap has been getting bigger and bigger in the past two years, and we can no longer care about anything else. After all, if this continues, the wages of official employees will almost not be paid, and there will definitely be big problems by then."

Xia Congwen sighed.

Zhang Hao immediately frowned: "Isn't Lao Fan's state-owned enterprise reform very impressive? Why is the financial gap getting bigger and bigger?"

"Consul, since the last economic crisis, the federal economy has been in a slump, and the unemployment rate has repeatedly hit new highs.

In order to reduce the unemployment rate, especially to solve the employment problem of young people, the government has been vigorously expanding the number of government employees over the years, and the financial pressure has naturally increased. "

Xia Congwen explained in detail.

"Expansion? This can only cure the symptoms, not the root cause. The key is to activate the economy." Zhang Hao is a businessman himself and feels deeply about this.

Xia Congwen quickly agreed: "Former executive Mr. Clinton once said a famous campaign saying, 'Idiot, the problem is the economy,' which coincides with your views as the executive.

But having said that, some things are easy to say but too difficult to do. Dean Fan is not a fool. Of course he knows the importance of the economy, but it’s a pity..."

"What a pity?"

"It's a pity that he is not a professional and may not be very good at economic issues. In this difficult time, I think you, the consul, should take the initiative to take the lead." Xia Congwen took the opportunity to confuse.

To stir up the main force means to seize power in an all-round way.

"Lao Xia, you praise me too much. Running a country and doing business are definitely not the same thing. To be honest, I am confident that I can manage a company, or even a dozen companies, but for the federation as big as this..."

Zhang Hao subconsciously shook his head.

Although he is rather arrogant, he still has a relatively clear understanding of his abilities. Without the apocalypse in his dream, he would be almost the same as ordinary people.

Xia Congwen hurriedly advised: "Consul, as we all know, you are a very successful businessman and you must have deeper insights into the economy.

What I mean is, use your business thinking and let's re-adjust the economic structure. What Dean Fan and the others have done is causing too many problems. "

"I don't think it's better than this!" Zhang Hao paused, and said casually: "Let's talk in detail when I come back!"

With his current abilities, he doesn't want to blindly meddle in economic issues, and he can't bear this responsibility.

In the final analysis, there is still a lack of confidence.

"That's fine. Anyway, this kind of thing can't be rushed."

Xia Congwen did not continue to persuade.

He could tell that the consul was not mentally prepared to seize power in an all-round way and might need two or three years of buffering time.

Maybe it’s more appropriate to put hope in the next session.

Next, Zhang Hao changed the topic and finally got to the point: "Lao Xia, what is our internal reaction to the incident in Rockhampton?"

"Consul, you have done nothing wrong this time, most people think you have done a good job, and at the same time, you have greatly improved your governing style.

It can be said that this matter will definitely bring more advantages than disadvantages to you, the Archon. "

Xia Congwen replied with a smile.

Seriously speaking, it was precisely because of this incident that he finally became determined to seize power.

Throughout history, a qualified consul may be temporarily incapable, but he must never be without courage.

Hearing this, Zhang Hao breathed a sigh of relief.

Then he hung up the phone happily.

……

The next day, the delegation was preparing to leave Sydney for the next stop, Melbourne.

As a result, just before departure, Zhang Hao received an unexpected news that President Baron of the former miners' branch was attacked by a "gangster" at home.

He died eventually.

After hearing the news, Zhang Hao immediately changed his itinerary, took Liu Jun back to Rockhampton with a simple car, and planned to attend the funeral of President Baron.

To put it bluntly, President Baron's death is irrelevant, but the official attitude is very important.

After arriving in Rockhampton, the group went straight to the funeral home after disembarking without any delay.

On the way, Shen Xiuwen briefly introduced what happened.

This matter is actually not complicated to say.

After clearing the venue, President Baron didn't have the face to face other people, so he returned home directly.

As a result, in the afternoon of the same day, a representative of the miners came to visit and brought a list of casualties from the strike. President Baron lacked vigilance and directly led him into the study.

After the visitor left alone, Mrs. Barron went to the study to clean up, only to find President Barron lying in a pool of blood with a dagger stuck in his chest.

Then it was urgently sent to the hospital, but it was too late, and the person was gone before reaching the hospital.

The above is the entire incident.

After listening to the introduction, Zhang Hao keenly discovered a key question: "Mayor Shen, was President Baron stabbed to death or committed suicide?"

"According to the suspect's statement, he did not kill anyone, but President Baron's family insists that he did."

Shen Xiuwen did not answer directly.

Liu Jun couldn't help but interjected, "It shouldn't be difficult to judge, right? Just look at the fingerprints on the dagger?"

"Chairman Liu, the fingerprints on the murder weapon belonged to President Baron himself, but this does not prove anything. It may be a suicide scene deliberately forged by the criminal suspect."

Shen Xiuwen shrugged his shoulders.

"Have you found the suicide note? If it was suicide, President Baron should have left a suicide note."

Liu Jun followed closely and asked.

"No suicide note was found at the scene." Shen Xiuwen shook his head, and then changed the topic: "Of course, the suicide note may have been deliberately hidden by President Baron's family. They had only one purpose in doing so, and that was to The suspect is in jail.”

"Why?" Liu Jun was puzzled.

"Maybe it has something to do with the list of casualties brought by the criminal suspect. Maybe President Baron couldn't bear the condemnation of his conscience and finally chose to commit suicide."

Shen Xiuwen expressed his guess.

Seeing this, Zhang Hao asked directly: "What did the police say? Is there any result?"

"There is no conclusion yet, but I asked about the situation privately, and the possibility of suicide is higher."

Shen Xiuwen let out a long sigh.

Zhang Hao frowned suddenly: "Then why are there rumors that President Baron was stabbed to death?"

"Consul, the news was released on purpose by me. If President Baron committed suicide, it would definitely not be a good thing for us."

Shen Xiuwen hinted softly.

Zhang Hao lowered his head and thought about it, and quickly understood the trick. If it was really suicide, then the miners would definitely sympathize with President Baron, and what's more, both parties might choose to reconcile.

Australians will once again become united in their hatred of each other.

If this is the case, then all their plans will fail, and it is no wonder that Mayor Shen would intervene.

"Is the matter reliable? Will President Baron's family change their minds temporarily?"

Shen Xiuwen shook his head: "I don't think it is very likely. After all, they deliberately concealed the evidence. This is 100% illegal and they will go to jail."

Zhang Hao nodded and soon became hesitant: "What are you going to do with the criminal suspect? It seems a bit unethical to unjustly accuse people."

"Consul, please don't worry about this. We just need to kill him with one bite. As for the criminal suspect, when it comes to trial, the judge will give him a lighter sentence as much as possible. Maybe he won't even need to go to jail."

Shen Xiuwen confessed his plan frankly.

"Okay, just do as you say!"

Although Zhang Hao feels a little uncomfortable, he also knows that this is the best way at present. There is no absolute fairness in the world, and the adult world only distinguishes pros and cons.

Half an hour later, the funeral home arrived.

Shen Xiuwen acted quickly. President Baron's body had been collected from the police station long ago, and the memorial service had been prepared.

As soon as the memorial service is over, the cremation will be arranged immediately, which is also to prevent future troubles.

Through the car window, Zhang Hao found that many people had come to the scene and the funeral parlor was completely surrounded.

After getting out of the car, he immediately put on a sad look of infinite regret, and then under Shen Xiuwen's introduction, he stepped forward and held Mrs. Baron's hand tightly.

"Madam, please express your condolences. President Baron's death is a misfortune for the Federation and a loss for all of us. He will always live in our hearts."

"Thank you, Consul. Baron has always been a man with all his heart. He has never been selfish. I never expected to encounter this..." Mrs. Baron choked up.

Zhang Hao lamented: "It's because we didn't do our job well. On behalf of the central government, I would like to express my apologies to you."

At the same time, President Baron’s only daughter Linna stood up and shouted loudly:

"Consul, our family has only one wish, that the murderer must be punished as he deserves. Only in this way can my father rest in peace in heaven."

"This is for sure. We have a famous saying in the East, which is called 'the law is wide open, and the law is wide open'. I assure you that no one can escape the punishment of the law."

Looking at President Baron's daughter, Zhang Hao couldn't help frowning. The person in front of him was full of flesh and unscrupulous, and he didn't look like a kind person.

Moreover, there was not much sadness on the other party's face at all, only full of anger, which made people feel uncomfortable.

If there is really a frame-up, then don't ask, it must be this person's idea.

"Thank you so much, Consul!"

Although Linna is usually domineering, her emotional intelligence is not low.

After the memorial service, the group did not slack off, and took the time to go to the hospital to visit the injured in the strike in accordance with the principle of coming.

If looks could kill, Zhang Hao and others would have died hundreds of times.

The very next day, Zhang Hao participated in the grand funeral of President Baron and personally supported the coffin to see him off on his last journey.

After the funeral, he took the opportunity to deliver a "sincere" singing. The theme of the speech was:
Let go of hatred and embrace a new life.

The manuscript was written by someone from the Secretariat. It was full of nonsense and clichés, and everyone present was completely unfazed.

After the speech was over, Zhang Hao and others couldn't wait to leave Rockhampton, and continued with the itinerary.

……

Half a month later, Zhang Hao, who was in New Zealand, received a call from Shen Xiuwen.

It turned out that the criminal suspect who "assassinated" President Baron had just been sentenced by the court.

Although the evidence was insufficient, under the unanimous verdict of the jury, the other party was still found guilty in court and was eventually sentenced to 35 years in prison.

This is almost equivalent to a life sentence.

Zhang Hao couldn't help being stunned and said, "Didn't you agree to give a light sentence? Why is the sentence so severe?"

"Consul, the public opinion is developing too fast. Everyone regards the criminal suspect as a hero, and the trade union is almost turning into a street mouse. In order to reverse the situation and avoid the situation from escalating, the only choice is a heavy sentence."

President Baron explained helplessly.

"Really? Has the investigation report been released? Was this person wrongly accused?"

"The investigation report has come out. After investigation, it was found that the dagger belongs to President Baron, so the conclusion is obvious. This person was indeed wrongly accused."

Shen Xiuwen couldn't help but sigh.

Zhang Hao sighed deeply: "Since the verdict has been pronounced, let's do it! Don't bother anymore!"

"Consul, we will compensate..."

Shen Xiuwen wanted to save a little bit of his personal image.

Zhang Hao interrupted impatiently: "It's not convenient for me to intervene in this matter, you can figure it out yourself!"

"Ok, I see."

Shen Xiuwen felt a little uneasy.

It's not that I have a hard conscience, but I'm just worried about my future career.

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