61. Chapter 60
Chapter 60: Rich is Great
"First of all, I have to pay tribute to the Aurors for their selfless contributions to the wizarding world in England over the years."
Once again, the large screens on both sides of Diagon Alley came in handy, with little Mr. Black in a suit standing in the screen, openly speaking to the wizards in the crowded streets.
“…… The Auror team of the Ministry of Magic has always been known as the elite of the wizarding world. As we all know, anyone who wants to enter this elite team needs to have at least five N.E.W.T certificates and a score of no less than 'good'. As a result, each Auror is highly skilled, proficient in all kinds of spells, and always on the front lines of dangerous battles. ”
"However, in fact, the Aurors' salaries are only in the middle and lower ranks among the staff of the Ministry of Magic. Aside from having an Auror bed at St. Mungo, there is no medical insurance, no pension insurance, no accident insurance...... What made them sacrifice their lives to work in such humble conditions? The glory of the Aurors? Sorry, I didn't even know the name of any of the Aurors before that. The so-called glory, presumably refers to the unsung hero? ”
"It's not fair!"
Little Mr. Black spread his hands on the television screen, with an empathetic look of indignation.
This makes most of the wizarding populace a little confused.
At first, they thought that this time, the high-profile little Mr. Black must be planning to openly mock the law enforcement of the Ministry of Magic.
Because of the 'Muggle-wizard conflict', everyone knew that he was on the side of the Muggles, and even if they didn't know, seeing the Muggle costume he was wearing today, it was clear that this gentleman was already indirectly taking a stand.
However, the gentleman, who never played by the rules, said a lot of things, and at least for now, there was not a single mention of 'protecting Muggles', and it seemed that he was more serious about raising the salary of the Aurors.
Daniel said indignantly on the screen: "...... Doing the most dangerous work, the Ministry of Magic does not provide any safeguards. Do they think these elites are cabbage? Can you waste it at will, and don't cherish it at all? Every Auror in our wizarding world is an outstanding combat elite. These good girls and good boys have defended the entire wizarding world with their enthusiasm and made great contributions to the peace and security of the wizarding world. The fact that we were able to sit at home, watch Quidditch and listen to the radio was all due to them. ”
That's right. All the wizards involuntarily stopped.
Some of the older wizards felt that Daniel's words made a lot of sense, and nodded approvingly.
Of course, most wizards are still looking at the screen in confusion: 'What the hell is little Mr. Black trying to say?' Improve the treatment of the Aurors? ’
"Do you think I'm talking about calling on the Ministry of Magic to raise the Aurors?"
The next moment, Mr. Black, who seemed to be able to guess everyone's thoughts, asked bluntly.
He held out his finger and shook it, "No, raising the Auror pay is something that our esteemed Minister Fudge should be worried about. For me, I just figured out why last night's terrorist attack could have happened in Diagon Alley. ”
Isn't it because the pure-blood nobles don't like Muggles and attack Muggles? What's there to say about this? ’
Most wizards know what they want.
But at this time, they really wanted to hear what little Mr. Black had to say.
This gentleman's remarks are sometimes really straightforward and funny, and his thinking is always different.
really
"I wouldn't be happy if the Ministry of Magic only gave me that little treatment for a long time, and then let me fight the terrorists with all my passion. That's right, I'm going to say this: it is the Aurors' dereliction of duty that has emboldened the terrorists and dared them to attack civilians and create terror in public with vile and appalling attacks. ”
"What's even more ridiculous is that our current Captain Sevich, the current Director of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, would dare to claim that this was just a friendly prank."
"I'm sorry, please forgive me for being a little bit of a beginner, and today I learned that the Avada Death Spell and the Heart Bone Cutting Spell are a prank. I don't know if I'll be able to play some pranks on that Mr. Knott when he comes out of prison, but he must like it. ”
"By the way, when you see Captain Sevich again in the future, I can also give him a few friendly pranks to say hello, and he will probably be very happy. Maybe it's going to be a fashion ......."
Daniel continued to sneer: "In the future British wizarding world, my own people must be very recognizable. When you meet, remember to come to a few Avada to say hello, and all the wizards who die from this greeting must be spies from other countries. ”
All the wizards who were watching his speech laughed.
The people always like to watch the excitement, and the reason why they support this little Mr. Black is not only because of his real contribution to the wizarding world, but also because, purely in terms of entertainment, this funny, optimistic, approachable gentleman who dares to make public jokes and mock the Ministry of Magic, his personal charm is also unparalleled.
As for the position of Muggles and wizards......
In fact, in the completely closed world of the British wizarding world, with the exception of the more distinct factions such as Gryffindor and Slytherin, most wizards don't care much about the 'clash between wizards and Muggles'.
They are busy with their daily lives, rarely thinking about the future of the wizarding world, nor about the contradictions between wizards and Muggles.
(Wizard: What's the contradiction?) Wizards are certainly better than Muggles. )
“…… I'm timid and don't like this mischievous way of greeting. ”
Daniel continued nonchalantly, "If the Aurors don't have the time and energy to protect me, my staff; Protect our personal and property safety. As a good law-abiding citizen of the wizarding world, I feel that I should not add any more trouble and trouble to the Ministry of Magic, so I ......"
"I'm now officially recruiting for everyone: wizards who think they have a talent for fighting, are proficient in the defense of the dark arts, are conscientious, responsible, fair, and upright, can sign up for the selection of the Black House Security Team."
"I'll provide a good salary, housing, vacations, insurance, training, and all the things you think you deserve but don't. The premise is to do your job well. ”
"The person in charge of recruiting this time is my cousin Sirius Black, a former combat hero and former captain of the Aurors. If you don't have real talent and learning, and you come to apply for the job with the mentality of fishing in troubled waters, you can give up. ”
Another recruitment that made wizards rush to it, newspapers, radio, flyers, Daniel did everything he could to publicize this recruitment.
This handsome, golden-looking man once again became the center of attention of all wizards.
On the same day, Captain Sevic of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement angrily smashed his office.
Because in one morning, he received fourteen letters of resignation.
Little Blake's ability to dig corners is top-notch, and in one night, fourteen Aurors were poached by him with a high salary.
The Auror office, which was once full, was in a state of fragmentation.
"How could he do that!" Captain Sevic was so aggrieved that he almost wanted to shout at Merlin: "What's so great about him, isn't he rich?" Can you spend money indiscriminately? ”
However, it turns out: if you have money, you are great! If you have money, you can spend it indiscriminately!
When those Aurors who changed jobs inadvertently mentioned the salary offered by Mr. Little Black, many Aurors who had not been poached actually rushed to recommend themselves.
Things have gotten to such an extent that it seems to be more than just a matter of 'Muggle and wizard conflict'.
Rather, Mr. Black Jr. is using this excuse (yes, most wizards don't think that the head of a pure-blood family would stand out for a few Muggles, most of them think it's just another excuse for Mr. Blake Jr. to toss around the Ministry of Magic) and is unscrupulously carrying out a plan called the 'Auror Resignation'.
"Are you deliberately looking for fault with me?"
Clearly, Secretary Fudge is the one who agrees with the 'excuse idea'.
He rushed into No. 12 Grimmauld Place in a rage that day, and asked very directly: "Are you deliberately making trouble for me because I rejected your proposal a few days ago?" ”
"Merlin, what a misunderstanding." Daniel's beautiful blue eyes widened in horror, and he looked dumbfounded, "My dear friend, how could you think so, it's terrible! ”
He probably spent a little bit of time with Moriarty's dramaqueen recently, and his performance at this moment was very pompous and contrived, but the skill of the angry man was indeed multiplied.
At the very least, the fat face of the venerable Minister Fudge was so angry with him: "Don't pretend to be stupid, the mass resignation of the Aurors Department, you dare to say that it is not your trickery?" ”
"What an incredible association." Daniel looked innocent, "What the hell are you talking about?" These two things don't go hand in hand. Although I was rejected by you, I respect your decision and share your concerns, what does this have to do with the Aurors? As for the mass resignations, all I can say is that the treatment given to the Aurors by the Ministry of Magic is really too harsh. It's a shame for the unsung heroes who have contributed to the wizarding world. You can improve your pay and win people's hearts, but what does that have to do with me? ”
"Raise the pay?" Minister Fudge was about to be angry, and he really wanted to reply directly, 'Are you going to pay for the higher treatment?' But obviously not, this cunning little Blake will definitely have more than a hundred reasons waiting to refute himself.
"The Ministry of Magic has a budget, Blake." Fudge swallowed his anger and said, "I can't give one department a higher pay and ignore the others, it's not fair, and it will make everyone dissatisfied." ”
"Oh, there's nothing I can do about it." Daniel didn't care about spreading his hands, his expression was still very innocent.
Fudge's fat fingers were a little trembling.
But he still held on, took out a piece of Wen Jiàn from the briefcase he was carrying, and put it on the table calmly, "I think there are some innocuous little differences between us, you probably have a little misunderstanding about me, but ......"
He pressed the text with his hand and said hintly, "But, we've been working well together, my friend." I hope that this time, we can still work together and support each other. ”
Daniel's eyes were fixed on the text, which he was all too familiar with.
In order to write this 'plan for the installation of cable television and internet in the wizarding world', he spent two or three nights sorting out and perfecting it, and opened up the relationship with the Ministry of Magic, only one signature from the Minister of Magic.
"I think the actions of Director Sevic in this 'terrorist attack' are very disappointing."
"That's enough." Fudge interrupted him almost impatiently, "Don't overdo it, Daniel. He is a qualified director. The wizarding world has rules for the wizarding world, and the laws of the wizarding world are not for the protection of Muggles. ”
For the first time, the Minister of Magic, who had always appeared in front of the public as a neutral person, showed his contempt and disgust for Muggles: "If Muggles want to come to the wizarding world, they can. I don't block it, but if there is a problem, then solve it yourself. Wizards had no reason or time to take responsibility for the safety of Muggles. It was they themselves who gave up the safe world and ran to a strange, dangerous place. It's their own choice. Since it's your own choice, it's up to you to take responsibility, everyone is an adult, don't cry and shout when you encounter something and go back to your mother. ”
"Fix it yourself? So what do Muggles do when they hit wizards? ”
"Can you stop making trouble? How could a Muggle possibly beat a wizard? Fudge sneered, "Don't talk to me about that guy, I'm not stupid." I guess you must have known the news beforehand, and then hired wizards, perhaps you yourself to be involved, and ambushed them at night, pretending to be Muggles when they came. I don't believe any Muggle can defeat wizards. Come on, Daniel, I think we know each other well enough to be honest, get straight to the point, and stop playing these little tricks. ”
"Uh......" Daniel was amazed at Fudge's brain supplement.
However, he didn't bother to correct the other party's opinion, and just continued to ask, "What if Muggles really defeated wizards......"
"Then let him die, he can't even beat Muggles, and he still has the face to be called a wizard?" Fudge replied impatiently.
"Okay!" Daniel, who was confident in Kingsman, raised an eyebrow and said no more.
Then, he reached for the approval on the table, and suddenly brought up another matter: "As far as I know, my cousin Sirius served in the Aurors before he was imprisoned. ”
"What do you want to say?" Fudge asked, frowning.
"The former combat hero, back to his post, continue to do his best to contribute his all to the wizarding world."
Daniel said gently, "What do you think, what is the director of the Auror Office?" ”
"Are you threatening me?"
"No, it's cooperation, we've always worked well together, my friend. This time, we were able to work together and support each other. Daniel slyly took Fudge's words back as they were.
With an expression of extreme sincerity, he said, "For the sake of my loyal, brave, and upright cousin, please allow me to donate money to the Aurors and contribute to the improvement of the treatment of heroes." ”