458 The Merchant's Mind

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Before seeing "Angel Jack" again, John Higgins had been thinking about what motivates "Angel Jack", as long as he figured out what "Angel Jack" wanted and what he wanted to do, John Higgins could prescribe the right medicine.

Regardless of the method John Higgins uses, Angel Jack's attitude is very important, and if Angel Jack's attitude is determined to be self-governing, then John Higgins can't do it.

No, it's not impossible.

In fact, Australia is a "federal" country with a high degree of autonomy, and the so-called "federal system" is originally a combination of many small countries, and each federation has a high degree of autonomy between them.

Speaking of which, no matter what "Angel Jack" asks, everyone can sit down and talk.

Again: I can disagree with every word you say, but I will defend your right to speak to the death.

So when John Higgins noticed that "Angel Jack" had tiredness in his eyes, John Higgins keenly felt that maybe this matter was not as serious as people imagined.

Sure enough, when he sat down in the living room, "Angel Jack" felt exhausted as soon as he spoke: "I really don't know, what do those Paz gentlemen want to do, I came to Australia a few months ago, I was just casually distracting, those Paz folks were almost begging me to invest, hoping that I would spend in Western Australia to reduce the financial pressure on the state government, so I did it, but look at the present, look at what those people are doing?" Are they robbers? ”

"Angel Jack" sat on a sofa when he spoke, and unlike the upright sitting posture of ordinary people, "Angel Jack" sat very deeply, almost trying to shrink his body into the sofa. The back of this sofa is very high, so it looks like "Angel Jack" is surrounded by the sofa.

John Higgins knows what Angel Jack's body language represents, and it's a sign of insecurity.

Perhaps because of this, "Angel Jack" looks a little tired.

The two of them were now sitting opposite each other, Jack's body was a little backlit, so John Higgins couldn't see Jack's expression clearly, but there were two big men standing next to Jack, and the logo on their chests surprised John Higgins a little - Umbrella Company.

These two people are actually "umbrella" people, and it seems that Jack is not defenseless, at least to a certain extent, Jack has some kind of business dealings with the "umbrella" company.

Thinking of the "umbrella" company, John Higgins feels a little headache again.

John Higgins knew the relationship between Qin Zhiyuan and the "umbrella" company, and thinking of Qin Zhiyuan of Lanfang, John Higgins shook his head.

Hopefully, the "overlord" is not involved, otherwise a war will definitely be triggered.

"Jack, you know, the world war has cost us a lot, and the government's finances are on the verge of collapse, and not just the Perth state government, but Melbourne as well. Maybe some people will do some irrational things because of this, which is understandable, after all, they are also for the smoother operation of this society. John Higgins tried to pick some words that didn't provoke Jack.

"Yes, the government's finances are on the verge of collapse, and everyone wants fresh blood to come in. But why, should I bear all this? If the Pilbara region now belongs not to me, but to Mr. Hughes, will Mr. Hughes take the Pilbara region out and dedicate it to the state? Jack was dismissive.

Billy Hughes, whose full name is William Morris Hughes, is the leader of the Australian Labor Party and the current Prime Minister.

Belch...... This Labour Party is not a party dominated by the working class, but by a union, which is not controlled by the workers, of course.

"It doesn't sound reasonable, so they don't have supporters, and I'm here to explain it to you. Jack, the Australian government has no intention of tearing up the contract, the Pilbara region still belongs to you, and because of your special contribution to the Port of Hedland, Jack, you now have a chance to join the Australian Parliament. John Higgins made a bid.

Well, the Pilbara area would have belonged to Jack, and that seat for the Congressman ......

Just some time ago, a member of Congress was murdered, and now the biggest suspect is going to take that councilor's place.

Hehe, that's democracy!

"Joe, to be honest, I'm not interested in politics, that's not my area of expertise, you know what I used to do, I prefer to deal with land than sitting in an office, because it's more worry-free, and land at least doesn't lie to me." Jack is wary.

"Hehe, I didn't say that I want you to go in person, you can find someone you trust and make your voice heard in Congress, as for the Paz government, I think they will have a similar decision, after all, we need more convenient communication, and the telegram may not be able to deliver the right message." John Higgins was laughing, but it wasn't sarcastic, and it sounded sincere.

"Yes, I think there must be some kind of misunderstanding between this, I never wanted to be a 'troublemaker', almost everyone who has dealt with me knows that I am not an unreasonable person, but some people's practices really make me feel unbearable, just like in London, those people can laugh at my luck with impunity, but luck is also a kind of strength." Jack is suspected of boasting, but fortunately, he is not annoying.

"Those are superficial people, there is no need to influence your mood for them, Jack, you are about to become one of the richest people in the world, and your achievements will be beyond their reach." John Higgins moved on to the next topic.

"Rich ...... Yes, the land has given me everything, so I will do whatever it takes to protect my food and clothing. The meaning of Jack's words is a bit obscure.

"Of course, Jack, the Australian government will not take all of this away, but will defend your legitimate rights, which you deserve. Of course, one thing you have to be sure of is that whatever you dig out of the ground will be taxed according to the government's regulations. John Higgins made Melbourne's request.

"I remember there was a rule that anyone who was developing resources in Australia didn't have to pay any taxes for five years, and they had the means to get the benefits of their own choice." Jack didn't want to be caught up in John Higgins' talk.

"Yes, there is, but it was announced 10 years ago, in order to develop Australia's land as much as possible. And at present, Congress is in the process of revising this provision. John Higgins explains.

"Look, what am I talking about......" Jack spread his hands and made a "speechless" gesture.

"Jack, you have to be clear about this, it's not against you, it's not against anyone, there's no conspiracy, there's no trickery, it's just that the decree of ten years ago looks anachronistic today, that's all." John Higgins tried to be as tactful as he could.

"Of course, the old men of Congress are the rule-makers, of course they can change it at will, but I have a question, you just said, the world war has just ended, and the government is in financial difficulties, so this is the time when you need to recuperate, why change this decree at such a time? To be honest, it gave me the impression that they were targeting me, and they didn't want me to get it easily, even if I had already paid for it once. On this issue, Jack did not want to be easily convinced.

Taxation is an obligation that everyone should bear, but if they are at the mercy of others, those people may really come up with a heavy tax, which is equivalent to putting Jack to death.

"There's no conspiracy in the whole thing, Jack, you're just too sensitive...... John Higgins defended himself, even if he didn't believe what he said.

"Well, Joe, I can declare my attitude now, I want me to pay my taxes, yes, I am willing to take responsibility, but at the same time, my rights must be secured, not as it is now, even when I sleep with bodyguards at the head of my bed." Jack took a big step back, and that was the greatest sincerity Jack could show.

Of course, this is also the greatest sincerity that Qin Zhiyuan and Lao Renault can show, after all, the current Lan Fang does not have the strength to directly turn his face with the British, and if Lan Fang and the British really tear their faces, maybe it will be another world war, and Lan Fang and France are not sure of winning now.

"Jack, I'm glad you think so, to be honest, the current situation is something that no one wants to see, the government is consuming energy on this, and your work will be delayed...... I think your suggestion is worth considering in Melbourne, so please give me a few days. John Higgins' faith was boosted.

In negotiations, someone always has to make concessions first, no matter which side it is.

From the current point of view, Jack concession is the best option.

Jack's position is a businessman, and although the profession of a businessman likes to fight, he definitely doesn't want to be one of them, and Jack's concession at this time is enough to show that Jack has no ambition for autonomy, but just wants to make a profit, which is in line with the businessman's thinking mode.

Over the next two months, John Higgins became a bridge between Jack and Melbourne, and Jack even built an airport in the port of Hedland, bought several planes from France, and established an airline to make it easier to get around.

This made the Australian government even more wary of Jack, and if Jack really wanted to go to war with the government, then Jack would not be investing in it.

It seems that the turmoil in the port of Hedeland is gradually subsiding.

It's just what it looks like.

(To be continued.) )