A Red Dead Redemption Story

Chapter 188 Blackwater River Company and Land ([-])

After Baird listened to the second thing Arthur said, he suddenly felt that the envelope in his briefcase was a little hot to the touch.

The state government does have plans to take back this land through auction. After all, with the continuous development of the city of Saint-Denis, not only the land belonging to the Bravest family, but also the land of the Gray family, which is in a better position, is also under their control. under consideration.

Moriarty was quicker than Baird to accept the reality that Arthur was also involved. He said helplessly:
"Mr. Callahan, I can only assure you that the auction will be fair, and the highest bidder will win. As for other issues you are worried about, don't worry, I will inform you of the auction time in advance."

Arthur nodded, and Moriarty seemed to agree happily, as if his previous worries were unnecessary.

But looking at Baird, whose face turned very ugly after listening, Arthur knew that his operation today was not unnecessary. He estimated that this was a closed-door auction before he said it, a super low price. Starting price, one arranged bidder, if done more kindly, there may be several negotiated bidders to cooperate with the process.

As for Moriarty's current statement, it is just telling Baird and Arthur that you can solve your problems by yourselves. The bank will not participate. We plan to auction it normally. Whoever bids the highest will be the owner of the rest. Don't look for me.

Baird also understood it, so while his face looked ugly, his words also began to sound less pleasant. He said:

"Mr. Moriarty, this is different from what we agreed before. I think the governor will also be unhappy with your statement, right?"

Moriarty thought about his wife and daughter, shook his head firmly and said:
"Mr. Baird, we are a bank, we are not a unit or department under the jurisdiction of the state government. The previous promise was made on the premise that no one else showed obvious interest in this land. Now that If the situation changes, then of course I need to prioritize the interests of my bank, and for this, please say sorry on behalf of me and Mr. Governor."

Hey, seeing Moriarty telling lies with his eyes open, Arthur couldn't help laughing. He was obviously afraid that he would cause trouble for him, and the governor's face was only one thing to the bank, so he simply decided If you want to stay out of it and make money honestly, how come you still look so upright and upright in the end?
"Ahem, Mr. Moriarty, I understand your statement." Arthur coughed deliberately and said, then invited Moriarty out, leaving only Arthur and Moriarty in the room again. After Baird and two others, Arthur smiled and continued:

"Hey, stop looking so gloomy, Mr. Baird, I believe you should be able to convince our governor that this is just a decision made by a profit-seeking bank out of greed for profit, right?"

Good guy.

Baird looked at Arthur who was making a fuss about his wishful thinking. He really didn't know how to speak. Why, if you want the benefits, you don't want to offend someone?
Baird said:
"Mr. Callahan, you know, I am the secretary to the governor, and my interests are the same as those of the governor. Do you understand?"

"Oh? I don't think so. Has Mr. Baird followed Mr. Governor for a long time?" Arthur asked with a smile.

Baird didn't answer Arthur's question directly, but said with a complicated expression:

"The terms of governors in these western states are generally not long, either two years or four years, and they are allowed to be re-elected, but not allowed to be re-elected. It can only be said that the instability of today's political and economic environment has ultimately led to this kind of interference with political power. Dispersion and checks and balances." Arthur looked like he was all ears and listened to Baird continue:
"For me, the many years of work experience, accumulated experience and connections, as well as the political platform and endorsement that Mr. Governor may give me in the future, these are my interests, do you understand? Mr. Callahan."

Baird is a man with political pursuits. What he said just now seems to have nothing to do with Arthur's problem, and it may sound a bit confusing, but Arthur still I understood the implication of his words.

To sum up and put it in plain language, the governor’s term is not long. If he can go further, then Baird can rise with the rising tide. But if the governor stops here, then he must rely on his own connections and experience to become self-reliant. , the governor and his interests are not so close.

While Arthur was complaining in his heart that these political people were not nice to talk to, he smiled and said:

"Mr. Baird, I am a businessman, so I like to talk about money, or I am good at talking about money. Political things, I don't understand, but I know that what you are talking about is not as good as a generous campaign fund sponsorship." What do you think of the promise?”

Although Baird didn't say it clearly, Arthur knew that it was impossible for anyone who played politics to avoid the funder, the governor's platform and support?Don't be ridiculous, why don't you ask the governor if he will share his benefactor with Baird when he campaigns.

It can only be said that Arthur's words accurately hit Baird's strongest need right now.

After Baird understood what Arthur meant, did he really not expect that Arthur was not thinking of becoming governor through himself, but actually planning to put the chips on himself?
Baird asked with a smile:

"Mr. Callahan, I think the governor will be disappointed and angry with this decision of Lemoyne State Bank. By the way, what is the name of the company you mentioned before?"

Arthur replied simply:

"Black River"

Look, this is how politicians express cooperation. Although Baird had said before that there was basically no problem with the company, it was only now that Baird asked Arthur the name of his company.

It can only be said that Arthur and Baird have now successfully established a certain degree of tacit understanding. Although it seems that Arthur just gave Baird a blank check, Arthur seems to be the first one to ask for it. As for the person Baird extended an olive branch to.

(End of this chapter)