Felar's display of loyalty was somewhat shameless, because he was destined to become a politician, while Lynch was just a businessman.
It seemed a little unreasonable for a politician to display loyalty to a businessman, but this was precisely the most normal situation in the Federation. The capitalists used money and benefits to capture one politician after another.
The politicians could not be blamed for working for the capitalists shamelessly, because from the beginning, small people like Felar had established a solid relationship with the capitalists.
Lynch provided him with the necessary funds for his campaign, so that his campaign posters could be plastered in every corner of Sabin City. He could also appear on TV frequently. He could even make his campaign vehicle longer than anyone else's and give out better gifts than anyone else's.
As an investment, Felar had to repay Lynch's efforts in his own way, or rather, it was called an investment. For example, after he took office, he had to implement the tax exemption policy.
Otherwise, Lynch would not continue to support him, and he would not be supported in the next election. Furthermore, he did not follow the rules of the game, so no one would support him.
Only when he repaid the rules, would Lynch continue to support him in succession or promotion. This was the rule, a rule that even Mr. President could not avoid.
The only difference between Felar and Mr. President was that Felar did not have any power to choose, while Mr. President had some, just some.
After a short silence in the car, Lynch asked a question that he was concerned about. "Our mayor said that his job would not change much."
Perhaps because he had Lynch's support, Felar did not hide anything from him.
Before the mayor became the mayor, the state wanted him to work in the state senate for two years. The governor had some personal ideas about who would be in charge here.
However, the mayor resisted the pressure and found other supporters from within the party to support him. That was how he was able to secure his position.
Now, with the Progressive Party in power and the expected changes in the future of Mr. President, the personnel structure within the party was also changing. Some people who stood closer to Mr. President began to gradually step onto the political stage, while those who walked further away from Mr. President were definitely dimmer.
But no matter how bleak it was, it was still much better than the Conservative Party.
In the election a year and a half later, the attitude of the governor of New York was very important. Mr. President cared about his opinion, which also meant that the unhappiness between him and the mayor needed to come to an end.
This had nothing to do with their previous alliance to deal with Christopher. Although the so-called mayor was not very willing, he still expressed that he was willing to accept the arrangement of the party.
He was most likely going to be a senator in the state senate, and there was a small chance that he would be a member of the House of Representatives.
The low probability meant that there was a possibility and foundation for success. If he had enough money and connections, the low probability event would happen.
If he didn't, then the small probability was still a small probability, a heartbreaking small probability.
Forcing a mayor to leave, then interfering in the city's election, and even having the former mayor recommend his opponent, this was too much of a bully. Therefore, Ferrar's opportunity had appeared, but it might only be in two or four years.
Letting the citizens of this city use their own free will to elect their mayor was a kind of consolation. After a period of time, these things would blow over, and Ferrar would have to find a reason to resign. Otherwise, there would be a scandal, and then the governor's people would come to power.
It was not without reason that people always criticized the ugliness of politics. There were too many small tricks in it, and it made people feel uncomfortable.
While chatting, the car soon arrived at the Sabin City Veterans Club. Lynch's purpose of this trip was to meet the father of Ferrar's wife. He worked here, and the young men under Lynch came from here.
"We meet again, Mr. Lynch!"
Ferrar's wife's father was in good spirits, and his face was glowing. He was wearing a camouflage short-sleeved T-shirt, camouflage trousers, and a camouflage baseball cap. His face was full of wrinkles, and he looked very friendly. At least, it was not difficult to get along with him.
After the two shook hands, the old man led the two of them inside. "Ferrar told me that you were coming. How many young men are you going to take with you this time?"
He looked back at Lynch. "We have a lot of people."
The glory of the Navy's victory did not shine on the Army. The influence and changes brought about by this naval battle still proved that the Navy was worthy of being called the protagonist of this era.
Unless there was a large-scale invasion or a war to defend the country, and it was necessary to attack the enemy's territory or establish multiple layers of ground defense, there was no need for the Army to participate.
Looking at the future, there would not be a war of this scale that involved the Federation for at least ten years, so the reduction of the Army's scale was reasonable.
Of course, not all Army soldiers would retire in the end. Under Lynch's proposal, the Navy would form a group of ground combat groups under the Navy Department. The best group of retired soldiers from the Army would be selected.
In addition to continuing their service, they would also participate in the Navy's related training, and this group was called the Navy and Land Assault Team.
It was a very ….. name, but the Ministry of Defense liked it, and so did the Navy.
The Army's large-scale disarmament, which had stopped, began again, but this time, only the Army was reduced, and the Navy was expanded.
"How many?"
"One thousand one hundred and twenty-four people!"
The old man paused slightly. This number was somewhat shocking. Saibin City currently had no way to provide jobs for these soldiers, and now it could be said that these people were supported by the Retired Military Club.
There were more than a thousand mouths, and they had to eat and drink every day. Even if they did not eat well, according to the two yuan quota, they would need to spend tens of thousands of yuan per month. The Army could not afford it, and the local Retired Military Club could not afford it.
When Lynch said that he could solve some of the job opportunities and quotas, Ferral's wife's father was overjoyed.
He looked at Lynch expectantly, and Lynch frowned slightly. "They are all good guys?"
"They are all good guys!"
The old man repeated with certainty.
In fact, these retired soldiers could not simply be classified as good or bad, they could only be said to meet the minimum standards of being a "soldier" in the military.
Lynch did not say anything, and the three of them went to the training ground behind the club. The young men were exercising, playing games, and very leisurely.
Seeing that someone had come, a retired soldier with the rank of second lieutenant shouted for everyone to gather. In an instant, everyone began to gather quickly.
There was not much difference between being in the military here, and it was just a little more freedom. However, they still had to exercise, and they still had to maintain a soldier's work and rest schedule.
One thousand one hundred and twenty-four people, each of them quietly looked at the three people in front of them. The power of this silence was often more terrifying than when people spoke or did something.
"You may know this person. He is the leader of the young people in the Federation, Mr. Lynch …"
It was still completely silent. If it was someone else, they might feel awkward, but Lin Qi didn't. He also calmly scanned everyone.
"Mr. Lynch is here to solve your job problems …"
When this sentence was heard, there was a brief commotion among the soldiers, but it quickly calmed down.
"Can you have a chat with them?"
Ferral's wife's father asked. After getting a reply from Lynch, he dragged Ferral away.
The old man and Ferral's departure made the atmosphere a little more relaxed, but it also increased the psychological pressure of the ordinary people.
"Some of you know me, and some of you don't. It doesn't matter, and it has nothing to do with what we want to talk about.
I want to give you a job … "
Before he could finish, someone interrupted him. "Is it everyone, sir?"
Lynch noticed the guy who interrupted him. He looked to be about twenty-two or twenty-four years old. He shook his head slightly. "Please interrupt me after I'm done talking next time. This is the last time!"
Perhaps it was because of the unwillingness between the young people, the young retired soldier looked back at him.
The confrontation between the two lasted for a few seconds before the young man turned his head away. He realized that the pressure in Lynch's gaze was too much for him to bear. He did not admit it verbally, but he had already admitted defeat in his heart.
"It seems that this friend has understood what I mean. Then, I'll answer his question by the way. Initially, everyone has a chance, but not everyone is suitable for this job. We have to filter them out."
"Go prepare a pen that you can use and a piece of paper to write your name and answer. Then, gather here again!"
The second lieutenant dismissed them, and the soldiers immediately returned to their tents. Having a job was their biggest wish at the moment.
Having a job not only meant that they could take care of their own food and clothing, but it could also reduce a lot of the burden on their families, even if it was only two hundred dollars a month!
Soon, these people gathered again. Lynch nodded and said, "Very good. Next, I'll tell you my question. You don't have to tell me your new choice. Just write your name and answer on the paper, and then I'll filter according to these answers."
"I'll remind you to write your answers according to your truest thoughts because this may be related to your safety."
No one raised any objections, and Lynch began the questions he had prepared.
"First question, are you willing to accept the overseas working environment? Our jobs will stay overseas for a long time. Yes, or no!"
"Second question, the new job is still related to the professional knowledge you have. You will participate in some armed operations with live ammunition. Some of you may be injured or even killed. Are you willing to bear the consequences? Yes, or no!"
Speaking of this, Lynch added some additional content. "We have a comprehensive pension and insurance system. Even if you are disabled due to injury and can't do your previous job, you or your family will still be given a job with an above average salary."
"Third question, if you intend to become my employee, then we will sign an employment contract for at least five years. Some excellent employees will be given the opportunity to be trained, and at the same time, you will ask for an increase in your working years. Can you accept this? Yes, or no!"
"Fourth question, if we are carrying out a combat mission, and there is a guy in ordinary clothes in front of us who we can't identify as an enemy, and he is still approaching us after we warn him to leave, will you shoot him? Yes, or no!"
"Fifth question, if you are carrying out a combat mission, and your superior asks you to attack some enemies, but they are women, old people, and children, and their identities are confirmed, and they may cause heavy casualties to you and your teammates, will you shoot him? Yes, or no!"
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