Looking at the tall, young and handsome Abel in front of him, Robert couldn't imagine that three years ago, this young man was just a voiceless outsider in front of him.

A "Dixie" who is not popular on the East Coast and is faintly despised in the East Coast wealthy circles.

At that time, it was influenced by some East Coast giants. Plus the heart is indeed despising and discriminating against each other. Robert Morgenthau stepped forward and, on behalf of the Manhattan District Attorney, conducted an investigation into financial crimes against Smith Capital, which was still an infant at the time.

If it weren't for the other party's Zhengzhi background, and Abel had already bought New York at that time.

Robert was ready to be ruthless.

But Robert couldn't be ruthless at that time, because Abel was very smart. After the freedom of wealth, this young man from Texas weaved a decent network of relationships for himself in New York.

This network netted Robert at the time, as well as many people in New York. Let Abel pass the novice period smoothly, and then at a development speed that makes everyone jaw-dropping, he threw off many people in a very short period of time and climbed directly to the top of the mountain called "America".

I sighed a long sigh in my heart, full of emotion similar to "Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi".

Robert continues to be in Abel's office, explaining to Abel why he wants to retire and why he wants Peggy to take the throne.

"I'm old. Especially in the last two years, I feel more and more that my energy is declining rapidly. ”

The windows are bright and clear, and the huge floor-to-ceiling windows are not far from Wall Street, and at a glance, you can even see the ruins of the Twin Towers in the distance in Abel's office.

Robert Morgenthau, whose face was covered with age spots and only a pair of eyes remained unextinguished, said:

"So I thought, before my term ends, before I die or lose my ability to work. I hope that our relationship can continue smoothly. Putting Peggy on the throne is arguably the best thing to do. ”

Looking at the tall and thin Robert, Abel did not speak immediately, but only bowed his head slightly, indicating that he was listening.

After a while, after Robert had finished speaking, he added:

"As far as I know, Robert, your latest term of office is almost two years and almost three years away. I don't know the laws in New York, so if you retire directly, will Peggy be able to take your place? Or will it take more than two years for Peggy to come out again? ”

There are multiple attorneys in the New York District, but there is no doubt that the Manhattan District Attorney, that is, the West New York District Attorney, has the most power and influence.

New York City's GDP in 2002 reached $1,002.496 billion, accounting for 59.56% of New York's statewide GDP.

Then there is a Manhattan, which accounts for $829.744 billion......

In other words, Manhattan alone accounts for almost half of the GDP of the entire state of New York.

The impact of Manhattan on the entire state of New York can be seen from this.

As the head of the district justice, the Manhattan District Attorney has always been a low-power representative.

A lot of times when it comes to economics and finance, the Manhattan District Attorney says more than New York City. The sound is louder!

and New York City. Prosecutors are also elected every four years. It's just that Robert has been sitting in this position for more than 20 years, and he ran in the same election as Bloomberg in the last election.

It was a little hard for Bloomberg to win, but Robert was easy to win.

The old man alone received almost as many votes as the other five candidates combined.

According to his latest term, Robert has only just taken office in 2001 and will not be handed over until 2005.

Of course, if he wins the election again at the end of '04, then he can stay in office.

Until he dies, or he really can't do it.

There are no laws in New York that limit prosecutors from being re-elected.

Before Robert, of course. Manhattan has never had a prosecutor who has served more than three consecutive terms, and he is a special case.

Hearing the problem pointed out by Abel, Robert smiled and explained to Abel: "According to the relevant regulations of New York and the federal government. Once my retirement application is approved, my deputy will become an acting prosecutor directly for the remainder of his term. And last month, Peggy has officially become my deputy. In other words, as long as I resign or leave my office now. For the remaining 20 months, she was the acting Manhattan District Attorney. ”

"Well, I kind of understand what you mean." Abel also nodded, "But Robert...... Are you confident that Peggy will be able to win over the others in 20 months? Even if her surname is Morgenso, she is still your granddaughter. But she's too young after all, she seems to be only a year older than me? This will be her shortcoming in the election, and voters and her contenders will definitely attack her with it. ”

"So ......"

Robert looked at Abel seriously, his cloudy eyes were a little bumpy: "That's why I'm sitting here now." I'll go to Bloomberg later, and I'll see many, many people later. ”

It's for his granddaughter, seeking as much support as possible.

Seeing him say this, Abel knew that this was the old man's expression that he had decided to do so.

Looks resolute.

"Why?"

Abel was silent for a few seconds, and then asked without a tail.

Robert understood at once, and a wry smile appeared on his face.

"Actually, I originally wanted to do it, I really couldn't do it, so I officially retired."

The old man said softly, "But for now, I think Peggy has every chance of taking my place." That would ensure that Morgenthau would continue to hold his current position in New York after me. ”

"So I need to be when I'm still capable and I still have the energy. Push her up, and I continue to escort her in the back. That way, when my brothers and I die, the Morgenthau family will be able to maintain its rightful position. ”

"You know." The old man looked at Abel seriously, with a wry smile on his face, "The Morgenthau family doesn't have an excellent young man or heir like you. I'm really worried that after my brothers and I die, Morgenthau will be gone. ”

Abel understood.

To put it bluntly, it is actually the Morgenthau family who is worried that there will be no successor.

Robert: He and his two brothers are outstanding.

One of the three brothers is the New York State Attorney, the Manhattan District Attorney, and the other is the state attorney general of the next door, New Jersey. It can be said that he completely controls the entire New York State, and even the nearby prosecutorial system.

And the prosecutorial system in the United States almost represents the most important judicial system in the separation of powers in the United States.

In other words, don't look at the Morgenthau family as low-key. But secretly, they actually control the jurisdiction of the entire state of New York and New Jersey.

However, as Robert said, the three brothers are excellent, and the descendants of the three brothers are worse than the other.

Robert's sons, George and John, both of whom are middle-aged figures, are very ordinary.

The descendants of Robert's other two brothers are similar, and they can hold high positions with the support of the family. However, when faced with external challenges, their own capabilities are actually insufficient, or even completely difficult to cope.

The third generation of Morgenthau is more male and female. Robert had only three granddaughters and no grandchildren.

His two brothers are similar, the third generation of the family has a total of three sons and seven daughters.

Then the abilities and IQs of the remaining 9 of these 10 offspring seem to have been sucked by Peggy.

One by one, only Peggy Morgenso is excellent in all aspects, but she is too good and at the same time a woman.

And the United States is actually more serious than some feudal remnants in Asia in many cases in terms of patriarchy.

This can be seen from the fact that women here must all wear their husband's surname after marriage.

In fact, this is the general commonality on the planet, and almost all of the world's top 20 powers are like this.

The only exception is Huaxia, where the main women do not have to bear their husband's surname after marriage.

So no matter how good Peggy is, unless she never marries, she will eventually become a member of another family.

Or maybe it's redundant, in that case, there are some voices within Morgenthau, because people have male offspring, but the male offspring is a little mediocre.

In short, the three Robert brothers were very troubled, and the trouble was that there was no successor.

Now it seems that the three brothers seem to have reached a consensus within themselves.

Otherwise, Robert could at least do it for another three or five years, and there was no reason to think about putting Peggy in the position right now.

Although I thought about it a lot at once, in fact, only a few seconds had passed.

After thinking about it for a while, Abel expressed his attitude: "From my standpoint, as long as we cooperate, and my interests will not be affected. Then my old friend, I will support you in any decision. ”

The old guy smiled for the first time, and looked much more relaxed.

"That's good. But rest assured, dear Abel. I will definitely not affect our cooperation by doing so. On the contrary, I believe that Peggy's presence will take our cooperation to the next level. ”

Listening to the old man's slightly suggestive words, Abel Ying's eyebrows were raised, and before he could speak.

The old man stood up with a smile, waved his hand lightly, and said, "All right." I've already informed you from your side. I'm going to go over to City Hall now, goodbye, dear Abel. ”

Abel, who wanted to say something, saw that he was all on his feet. He could only stand up and send this crucial judicial smuggler of the Hydra Gang out of the office door.

Looking at him in the elevator hall and waving at himself, Abel responded.

Waiting for the elevator door to close, Able returned to his office.

Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, he looked down at the crowd of people in Manhattan for a while, and digested the possible effects of Morgenthau's actions.

Dongdong –

There was a knock on the door behind him, and Secretary Amanda Hearst pushed the door and walked in.

Looking at her boss and lover, Miss Hearst smiled charmingly, "Boss, it's time." According to the schedule, for the rest of the afternoon, you need to go to Beach Golf Course. ”

"Okay."

Abel walked over with a smile, stood in front of her and looked down at her condescendingly under Amanda's gaze, then gently pinched her chin and kissed her where she had a limited edition of Chanel lion velvet lipstick:

"Come with me, I don't really play much golf. I've heard that you're very good at this, and you'll be my assistant and coach when the time comes. What do you think? ”

Amanda's beautiful eyes shone brightly, and she seemed reserved but actually said excitedly: "You are the boss, I am the secretary." My dear boss, of course you have the final say. ”

"Then it's settled."

An hour later, around three o'clock in the afternoon.

New York at the beginning of March is the beginning of spring. New York, which has four distinct seasons, is still a little cool at this time, but the sun is shining today, and the weather near the Beach golf course is good.

Beach Golf Course is a well-known golf course in New York, which is usually open to the public, with a medium admission fee, located next to the Hudson River, where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Wilnoe Bridge.

While playing golf, you can enjoy the bridge and the New York skyline.

However, today, the Beach Golf Course, which has always been open to the public, put up a sign in the morning to close for inspection, announcing that it would be closed for the whole day.

The reason, of course, is that some powerful people who like the scenery and location here are coming here today to play golf.

In order to let the big guys have fun, then naturally they can only grieve the ordinary citizens.

In the waiting area outside the stadium locker room.

"Whoa-la-"

With the sound of the pages turning slightly, Able glanced through the plan in his hand and quickly turned to the last page, where he saw the emblem of Mahogon and the seal of the Trilateral Committee of Rockefeller, with a playful smile on his face.

"I didn't expect you to be interested. And I have to admit that according to your plan, it will be more feasible. ”

Abel closed the plan, raised his head with a smile, looked at John Chris Morgun, who was putting on soft spike golf shoes on the other side, and smiled.

"Isn't that normal? Your proposal is feasible and the benefits are enticing. What's more, with your own strength, you can't swallow this fat prey at all.

More critically, now we are allies. Since they are allies, of course, they have to share the risk. At the same time, we shared the potential benefits. Am I right? ”

John Criss put his shoes on, explained to Abel in a clear tone, then looked at the time on his watch, put down the coffee cup, picked up the baseball cap next to him and put it on.

"Ha ......"

Abel looked a little unhappy and said, "But that's what I thought of at the beginning." And ......"

At this time, in the women's locker room behind the two, Amanda Hirst had changed into a golf game.

At this moment, Amanda is wearing a red polo shirt on her upper body, a white baseball cap on her head, and a white golf skirt on her lower body.

With her slender figure and beautiful face, as well as the blonde hair flying under the baseball cap, a proper golf blonde beauty.

Her presence interrupted the communication between Abel and John Chris.

The little old man stood up, put on his sunglasses, and smiled at Abel, "Miss Hearst is out." Let's talk about it on the pitch. Let's go, don't keep David waiting. ”

"Let's go, let's be honest, I hate golf, and every time I see your smug look after winning, I want to punch you in the face!"

Seeing Abel holding Amanda's hand and hearing Abel's complaint, the corners of John Cris's mouth twitched, rolled his eyes, and was speechless.