Chapter 768: The Fourth Center of Power

(Thanks to my friend Extreme Flying Snow 18k, the reward of hard-working pants for encouragement)

"It's still our old business, investing in ranches." Charlie said with a smile, "Aren't you planning to develop the health care product market, when the time comes, you can grow blueberries there on a large scale, and three years will be enough to lay a good foundation." ”

"When the time comes, including the management workers in the ranch and the workers in the oral liquid production factory, there should be no problem with the jobs of these 5,000 people."

He has also been well thought out, and now Zhao Yan has returned to China to inspect and study the operation of the health care product industry. When he returns, it's time to prepare for this.

Now the condition here in California is to solve jobs, which is easier to do than government donations and the like. Anyway, the health care product industry on my side is going to be developed, so it is better to directly set up a branch in California. In this case, it can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.

"Okay, when the time comes, you can make a plan with Zhao Yan. You can take care of the funds you need, I don't have time to take care of it, by the way, don't spend it, you have to leave me some money to buy a yacht. Now it's almost finished, and I'll move here next year, and I can't live on the island without a yacht. Liu Yunxuan nodded and said.

You really don't have to worry about it, and when the time comes, the fat man will start directly from California, and the relationship with the local community will be closer in the future, laying a solid foundation for future cooperation.

"You still need to say this, we didn't count the money of the Flame Child into the income at all." Charlie pouted.

Because Liu Yunxuan's dividends to everyone are too high now, Charlie and Robert are also very careful when calculating the profits of the industry. The flame is Liu Yunxuan's private property, and the money from the sale of other people's children is Liu Yunxuan's personal property.

Although these companies are also Liu Yunxuan's. But the public is public, the private is private, and the money that Liu Yunxuan personally filled in will have to be calculated separately at that time.

"John, I'm curious, as you lobbyists, if you're like Remy in House of Cards?" Liu Yunxuan looked at John and asked curiously.

Because their company recruits lobbyists to serve the company. So when watching the house of cards, he also paid attention to the role of the lobbyist in the play, the black Remy. After he saw it, he really felt amazing, and he felt that these interest groups were constantly exchanging interests and taking what they needed.

And the role of lobbyists in the middle is undoubtedly huge, they are not as simple as passing on a word. They also have to think about how to make both sides satisfied. In the end, it was agreed.

"Actually, it's not a lot." John laughs and says, "The lobbyist phenomenon is known as the 'revolving door' phenomenon by many people. In other words, many government officials join lobbyist companies after leaving their jobs, and are entrusted by others to find their former colleagues and make profits for their clients. ”

"In the past 20 years, with the professionalization, informatization and professionalism of lobbying activities, the process has been continuously improved. It has leapt from a half-concealed and vague gray area to a high-level government public relations category that is indispensable and indispensable in the public eye. ”

"If Wall Street in New York is the center of international finance, then K Street in Washington is the center of international politics."

"K Street is a lobbying street, and on both sides of this street there are thousands of public relations firms, lobbying agencies and some civil society organizations. According to this year's statistics, the number of lobbyists officially registered is 12,281. This means that on average, every member of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives is surrounded by more than 20 lobbyists. ”

"And with every general election, new government officials join the lobbyist organization, because the lobbyist business can also be called a 'cash machine for rights.'"

"If it doesn't involve anything secret. You can say more, I was intrigued, and it was more enjoyable than watching House of Cards. Liu Yunxuan said with interest.

He is also an ordinary person. has a gossip heart, and occasionally the fire of gossip will burn brightly. Not to mention this kind of thing that is similar to the secret of politics.

"Mr. Andy, the reason why I say it is the 'ATM of rights' is because there are too many politicians who have joined the industry. In the past, when they were in politics, they received attention from all sides, and their income was limited. Because any single stain can ruin your career. John continued.

"It's different when they leave the company, and they can better carry out lobbyist activities through the accumulation of contacts in the early stage. It's the equivalent of storing the rights in the past, and now it's time to start harvesting. ”

"The former Minnesota governor left office and joined a financial institution as a lobbyist supervisor. His first two months' salary was more than double the $120,000 he earned a year as governor. It is precisely because of such a rich reward that more and more politicians have joined the lobbyist organization. ”

However, the identities of lobbyists and politicians are often reversed. Like I said earlier. It's a revolving door. You push the door and go over, changing your identity. When I pushed the door back again, my identity changed again. The main thing is to see which side of the interest you value more. ”

"Because the lobby on K Street is so large, it is nicknamed the 'fourth center of power' in addition to the executive, legislature and judiciary. It's not just the business of lobbying American politicians here, but many companies are also engaged in international lobbying business. ”

John thought there was nothing to hide. Unlike the lobbyist employees, he works alone. It can also be said that if Liu Yunxuan agrees with him, he will only be loyal to Liu Yunxuan's company and will not go outside to take on additional tasks.

The advantage of this is that at least I have a long-term meal ticket. Liu Yunxuan's company has swelled a lot in two years. There are also disadvantages, that is, there are fewer tasks and fewer taps in the middle. There are pros and cons. However, what he bets on is that in the future, Liu Yunxuan's company will develop more hugely, and there will be more businesses involving all aspects.

"Hey, there's so many twists and turns here, so I didn't really want to get involved in this area before." Liu Yunxuan sighed and said, "But if you want to not touch, you can't do it." As the company grows, you will inevitably intersect with them. ”

"Now that everybody is doing this, why shouldn't we do it?" Charlie shook his head and said, "We're just fighting for some legitimate interests for our company." ”

This is already an outward appearance of American politics. Obama also issued the strictest lobbying code in history, but so what? It's not like you're slapping yourself in the face. All three of his cabinet members have been lobbyists for two years. ”

He always felt that it was a pity that Liu Yunxuan didn't use his good resources, otherwise the scale of the company could be expanded now.

"John, how much do you know about HR companies?" Liu Yunxuan was silent for a while, then looked at John and asked.

HR companies have always been a thorn in their hearts, although they are now dead, who knows when they will start crazy again.

"Mr. Andy. I've also heard a little bit about some of the conflicts between HR companies and you. John smiled and said, "What do you say about this company, they belong to the storage zài that is free from the lobbyist company." ”

"Many of their tasks are not obtained through the constant exchange of interests, but more by relying on the resources at their disposal to put pressure on the target to achieve their goals. And the main thing about this company is to serve its shareholders. Sometimes the layout is also long-term. Because the benefits they have received may not be realized until a few years later. ”

John is a little shameful about what HR companies are doing. Because they have already broken away from the industry standard of the lobbyist industry.

Every industry has its own standards, and those who work in this industry will act according to this standard. However, the background of the HR company is too strong, even if they don't follow the rules, there is nothing they can do to others.

"However, I have heard some news recently, that HR companies do not undertake related business on your side, especially after the terrorist attack on your island is resolved." John said cryptically.

The muddy are afraid of the horizontal, the horizontal are afraid of being stunned, and the stunned are afraid of dying. Although Liu Yunxuan's current assets are not as many as those people, the force that Liu Yunxuan now shows in his hands is also very strong.

If there is really something that makes Liu Yunxuan anxious. Regardless of releasing these people, even those behind the HR company have to think about it.

It's okay to deal with Liu Yunxuan, but you must shoot it to death all at once. Can't give him a respite. Because as long as he is given a chance to breathe, there will be endless consequences. This is not in line with the current interests of HR Group, so they also let out the wind and fulfilled their original promise not to accept the relevant business of Liu Yunxuan's company.

In fact, speaking of it now, Liu Yunxuan's company's position in business. On the contrary, it is not as high as in American politics.

"John, I see you're also a veteran lobbyist. Why do you want to come to my company? Liu Yunxuan asked with a smile.

Hearing Liu Yunxuan's question, John cheered up. He knew that what happened just now was all nonsense, and Liu Yunxuan's current question was the most important. It is also your own final interview question.

"Mr. Andy. What I value is the prospects of your company and the connections your company has now. John said solemnly, "I used to be a staff member for the councilors, and I had more contact with lobbyists, and I found that their life is the life I want." ”

"And the salary on your side is also very high, no worse than those lobbyist companies. I will be completely loyal to you when I serve you. If I were to go down the political path again in the future, I would maintain a very friendly relationship with you. ”

John doesn't have anything to hide, he knows how to talk to these people, you have to express what you need. They don't care if you're ambitious or not, as long as you give them something worthy of what you get.

"Well, John, I hope we can have a good time working together in the future." Liu Yunxuan said after lighting the cigar he had been holding for John. "In the future, you can recruit your own people in the company and set up a dedicated PR department."

"Thank you, boss." John said happily.

Liu Yunxuan's words proved that he had already passed the interview. Now he has officially joined Liu Yunxuan's team, so he also changed his words in a timely manner.

"I won't ask about salary, you can talk to Charlie about this." Liu Yunxuan nodded and said, "You just need to know one thing, in our company, what you gain will always be much more than what you give." ”

He also gave John the truth, as long as you pay, don't worry about the return of benefits. (To be continued)