Chapter 1624 The Mastermind (First Update, Please Subscribe)

He's just a rich second generation!

This is not just Zhu Xianhai's evaluation of Wang Songping, but also the evaluation of many people about him.

In the past, Wang Songping had always been a frequent visitor to Daming newspapers and magazines, but most of the reports he received were gossip.

This time, the reason why Wang Songping made headlines in newspapers and magazines and became a news figure was because he embezzled public funds to speculate in stocks, causing the company to lose 2 billion yuan.

Two billion!

This is definitely an astronomical figure, even far beyond the imagination of ordinary people. However, in this stock market crash, the fact that large companies suffered such heavy losses has made the people of the empire feel a little better. After all, it is human nature to gloat over other people's misfortunes, and everyone likes to watch the show.

Of course, this directly led to a drop in the share price of Umbrella Corporation, which naturally caused dissatisfaction among shareholders. After all, there were quite a few people who invested in Umbrella Corporation.

Because the stock market crash caused many stockholders to suffer heavy losses, some stockholders even went to the Imperial Council to ask the Council to investigate the stock market crash. On one side are the people who suffered heavy losses due to the stock market crash, and on the other side?

It was the high-ranking politicians of the empire who showed no reaction at all.

As usual, many people from all over the country gathered in front of the grand Imperial Council of State. As they stood in front of this majestic oriental palace building that looked like a palace, an old man was staring at the people in front of the steps at the window of an office in the building with a frown on his face.

"Wang Songping, what a fool!"

In the spacious counselor's office, when the old man's voice rang out, although his tone seemed calm, Li Zhijian, who was standing beside him, did not dare to speak at all.

"Embezzlement of public funds! How dare he..."

The old man snorted, then spoke.

"Doesn't he know that this year is the year for the Council of State to change its leadership? This requires money. Two billion, such a huge deficit, how can it be filled? If there is no money..."

The old man snorted and then frowned even more tightly.

For many years, he has been cooperating with the Umbrella Corporation. He has helped those people solve many problems and brought a lot of benefits to the company, and in return he has also received his reward - a lot of money.

However, he never values ​​money, because in his opinion, money is just a tool for him to pursue power. He has his own goals and aspirations. But to realize his aspirations, he needs money.

"President, we will need about 1.2 billion to maintain our current seats during this election. Local governments will also need to spend money, and we currently have a huge gap in this amount of money."

Li Zhijian thought for a while and said.

"The Umbrella Company's loss this time is so huge that it will not only attract attention from the outside world, but it will definitely not be able to provide funds like in the past. I think we should make plans early and make some preparations in advance."

Director Li's words made the old man fall into silence. He knew very well what would happen if there was insufficient funds.

"Director Li, when I was 20 years old, I graduated from the Law School of Nanhua University and became a local prosecutor. I was the youngest prosecutor in the entire Ming Dynasty. It took me 20 years to go from the local procuratorate to the Gyeonggi Procuratorate, and then to the Imperial High Procuratorate. In those 20 years, I sent 36 advisors, 179 councilors, and 7 chaebols to prison. As for officials, I can't even remember how many there were. At that time, I was called the "Evil Wolf of the Imperial Procuratorate"..."

The old man adjusted his glasses, as if he was recalling his past, recalling his former glory.

Then he said again.

"I have dealt with many people over the years. Do you know what the biggest gain is?"

"Please explain, sir."

Li Zhijian bowed slightly.

"It's very simple. Even if it's just a stone, there will be oil if you squeeze it!"

After saying this, the old man walked to the window again and pointed outside.

"Look at the overwhelming public opinion outside the window. As a political advisor, if I cannot speak up for the people, how can I be worthy of the people? The people elected us as political advisors to speak for them..."

After saying that, he turned to Li Zhijian and said.

"During this stock market crash, some companies squandered funds recklessly, some speculators shorted stocks maliciously, and some chaebols profited from it, causing ordinary people to suffer heavy losses, and even their personal pensions were lost. If I can't investigate this matter strictly, how can I be worthy of the people?"

Looking at the righteous president, Li Zhijian was a little confused. He was not sure what he wanted to do. Suddenly, he said as if he had realized something.

"What the president said is very true. We must speak up for the people!"

What does it mean to speak up for the people?

It's just an excuse to squeeze stones. Even stones can squeeze out a few drops of oil. How many of those companies are clean?

As long as you check carefully, you will definitely find out something. What are those things?

It could be evidence of a crime or it could be money!

In order to avoid going to jail or to continue to enjoy the wealth they embezzled, those people would definitely be willing to pay money to settle the matter. This way, they would be able to solve their much-needed financial problems.

Of course, all this was done quietly and privately.

"President, to get this done, we need a capable prosecutor to come forward."

Li Zhijian thought about it and then said.

"Guo, deputy director of the Southern Branch of the Gyeonggi Prosecutors' Office..."

Before he could finish, the old man shook his head.

"That guy is a veteran. Although he is one of ours, there are some things he can't do. Besides, he has no room for improvement. We need young people to take on the important task."

It seems that the old man has been prepared for all this. In fact, he has worked in the prosecutorial system for more than 20 years and has a very deep network of relationships in that powerful area. Even now, he will take on many juniors every year. Those juniors who have received his favor will definitely be used by him.

"Isn't it too risky to use young people for such a big thing?"

Although Li Zhijian always obeyed orders most of the time, the president's decision now made him a little worried.

"Young people also crave power and status. All they need is an opportunity. Compared to the elderly, they are easier to control. Besides, we need our own Attorney General."

After saying this, the old man seemed to remember something.

"This is an opportunity. If we can seize it, maybe our dream will come true in the next few years..."

After that, the old man stopped talking. After thinking for a moment, he spoke again.

"If this is done well, not only can we solve our funding problem, but we can also get rid of those guys in the Senate. Hehe, those guys who were born with a silver spoon in their mouths..."

(End of this chapter)