Chapter 167: How to join forces to deal with Stevenson
Gavin was silent, but he had to say that Orn's words were poked in his heart.
Confess to the top, and the future will definitely be gone.
If you don't confess, although you will be subject to David in the future, at least his current position and future are still there.
As long as they are not saints, they will almost always choose the latter.
And Gavin is certainly not a saint, he is inclined to the latter from the bottom of his heart, and now confiding in Orn to give him an opinion is nothing more than trying to find psychological comfort.
After half a ring, Gavin spoke, "Then do what you want, first gather all the agents in our office and 'explain' to them." ”
Orn was a little speechless, thinking to himself, isn't this what you think in your heart, and do what I mean?
I can carry this pot.
He thought about it, but he didn't dare to refute anything, and immediately turned around and went to gather the agents.
Ninglin Branch.
Because Eggport was discussing the reason for the matter with Jon just now, it wasn't until Jon left that he walked into Eggport's office and said, "Director Eggport, there's something I want to discuss with you. ”
"What's the matter?"
"Tomorrow, there may be a large-scale tax credit, which should not be a small amount, and I hope that this tax can be the same as the cooperation case, everyone 46 points!"
This assessment period, because of what Stevenson has done, he has wasted too much time.
And now on the tax performance list, the tax performance of Brown Soros and Bellamy Hardy has far surpassed him.
Therefore, it is naturally impossible for David to continue to send tax results to these bureaus in vain, and he has to account for some of them.
Otherwise, if this time is wasted, the gap between him and those on the tax performance list will only get bigger and bigger.
"46 Split ......"
Eggport was a little silent, but when he thought about the five FBI agents, they had already made a lot of tax gains, and it was reasonable for people to have this request now, and it was not too much.
Then he nodded and replied, "Of course you can, but Tax Chief David, what's the origin of your so-called large-scale tax collection?" ”
As soon as David came here, he launched an investigation against the FBI, and he didn't check anything else, so it made Eggport a little confused about where the tax money came from.
“FBI。”
“FBI?”
Eggport was startled and hurriedly asked, "Do you mean the five agents we brought back, or ......?" ”
"Of course not, I mean, tomorrow their FBI office will come with a large number of agents, including Gavin, who will also bring back the taxes to pay."
"What did you say!?"
Eggport's eyes were as big as brass bells, and his face was full of incredulity.
Aren't the five detectives who have been invited back by them now, and have sufficient evidence of tax evasion?
How could other agents in the FBI office come to pay their taxes?
And even if this is the case, Gavin, the head of the FBI in Nevada, will also come to pay taxes for them?
How is this possible!
If it weren't for the fact that this came out of David's mouth, Eggport would have immediately stood up and scolded that this was just nonsense!
"I said, tomorrow Gavin and them will bring his men to pay the tax, and when the time comes, we will divide the tax 46 cents!"
After being confirmed again, Eggport couldn't hold back at all, and he asked again: "Tax Chief David, Gavin will pay us taxes?" Are you serious? ”
"Seriously, of course."
"This ...... How did you do that? ”
"Well...... It's a long story, but you can just collect taxes. ”
Hearing that David seemed unwilling to explain the process, even if Eggport was curious in his heart, he couldn't continue to ask, so he could only agree: "Okay, if they really come, when they receive the tax, I will transfer it to you according to the proportion." ”
"That's fine, I'll take care of the rest of the matter first."
Neeson had been waiting outside for a long time, and as soon as he saw David walk out, he immediately greeted him and said, "I found out, Lawson Rubens is attending an academic lecture at Newman University, which is expected to end at 6 o'clock, and then return to his residence." ”
David raised his watch and looked at it, it was 5.30 minutes, which means that there was still half an hour left, and he immediately said, "Let's go, we will go to Newman University immediately." ”
Located in the heart of Carson City, Newman University is a vibrant and innovative private institution of higher education.
The architecture of the university is unique, blending historical and modern elements to present an elegant and modern aesthetic.
The historic buildings on the campus retain their original quaint style, with traditional architectural details such as red brick walls, spires, and arched windows, highlighting its strong historical heritage.
When David and his party arrived, it was exactly 6 o'clock.
As the academic lectures on campus had just ended, I saw that at the gate, some students and people from all walks of life who were invited to come kept coming out of it.
About 10 minutes later, a man in a suit about 40 years old walked out, surrounded by several security personnel.
And David, who saw him, his eyes also lit up suddenly.
[Name: Lawson Rubins.] 】
[Occupation: Politician. 】
[Income: $21,200 in legal income, $73,100 in illegal income.] 】
[Revenue details: On January 11, $20,000 was misappropriated from campaign funds for hotel consumption services; On January 19, $10,000 was diverted from campaign funds for special services......]
[More details: ......]
[Tax payable: $18,275.] 】
After reviewing the Senate candidate's profile, the corners of David's mouth curled, and he took a pen and paper out of his pocket and began to write.
A few minutes later, he tore off two pages, handed them to Simmons, who was sitting in the passenger seat, and said, "Go check it out, and you've got it all done." ”
……
This night was another night of restlessness for all parties.
On the side of Carson City Hall, they did not relax because David did not directly engage them, but their heartstrings tightened.
Because they have heard the rumors about the FBI, although they don't know why David wants to do the FBI, but David even dares to do the FBI, so he still cares about them?
Maybe when they're done cleaning up the FBI, it'll be their turn!
While the officials at City Hall were in turmoil, Stevenson and Eugene were also thinking about the FBI at the governor's residence.
"Except for taking away the FBI agents, there is no big movement on the IRS side, and the FBI side is also deadly silent, what are they doing?"
Stevenson felt that something was wrong.
It stands to reason that the IRS people swaggered to the FBI's office and brought back the five agents inside.
But now there is no movement on the FBI's side, as if this incident had never happened, and after the IRS brought people back, it was also silent, what are these two parties doing?
"Governor, I think there's only one possibility, maybe they made a settlement in private, or something agreed, so that both sides would be quiet."
Eugene's words made Stevenson's face look a little unpleasant.
Because if the FBI and the IRS do come to an agreement, it won't be a good thing for him.
After thinking for a while, he asked, "What about Gavin, didn't you reveal anything?" ”
"I called him personally, but he seemed to be dodging the question, so I'm not sure if there was a settlement or something like that."
Stevenson thought about it for a while, and finally he couldn't think of a reason, so he could only say, "Forget it, keep paying attention to the incident." ”
The night passed quietly.
At nine o'clock the next morning, not long after Stevenson arrived in his office, Eugene rushed in and said, "Governor, I just got the news that David is rushing to Newman University!" ”
"Rushing to Newman University? Is Lawson Rubens still there today? ”
"Yes, he's going to continue to give academic lectures there today!"
Receiving the confirmation, Stevenson's expression moved, and then asked, "Since he found Lawson Rubins, is it ...... Did you do it to us in the past? ”
"It's not clear, but it's possible, after all, he is in our hands now, and it's the time of the god-making plan, if we don't do what we ask, we publish the investigation report of his subordinates, he will be in great trouble."
"Haha, then I hope he knows each other!"
Stevenson was pleased, for he also thought there was some truth in Eugene's words.
It seems that the reason why David engaged in the FBI is just to take revenge a little.
Now that the anger is out, and they have Bobby's investigation report in hand, and now that it is the time of the Righteous God-making Project, it is reasonable that David does not dare to make a big deal out of it and do what he tells him to do.
on the road to Newman University.
"I know, in terms of taxes, you should take your people to the Ninglin Branch as soon as possible to pay them."
David put the phone down.
He was talking to Gavin.
And he was going to Newman University to find Lawson Rubins, which he also deliberately transmitted to Stevenson through the FBI.
The purpose was to confuse Stevenson into believing that he was following his instructions to deal with Lawson Rubins.
In the middle of his thoughts, the vehicle had arrived at the entrance of Newman University.
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he first put on a mask and a hat, and then got out of the car and walked into the school.
At 9.30 a.m., Lawson Rubins' will continue to attend academic lectures at a venue on the west side of campus.
David and his entourage came here, and after checking the admission tickets to the staff, they walked in, found a random spot and waited.
Seven or eight minutes later, a host came up on the stage.
He first made an opening remark to welcome everyone at the scene, then moved on to the content of today's discussion, and finally said: "Come, let me applaud the invited guests of this hospital. ”
Under the thunderous applause, the three of them walked out of the side passage, including Lawson Rubins.
"Hi everyone, I'm Lawson Rubins......"
"Hello everyone, I'm ......"
“……”
After the three of them introduced their identities to each other, they entered today's discussion session.
The content discussed involves the latest academic research trends, including new theories, new discoveries, and new technological advances.
It wasn't until 12 o'clock that the host said, "Okay, that's all for the morning exchange, and we'll continue at 2 o'clock in the afternoon!" ”
The words fell, and everyone in the audience dispersed.
Davy realized that it was time, and quickly stood up and chased in the direction of Lawson Rubins.
"I'm sorry sir, this is the passage for invited guests, you can't go this way, please go to the passage over there."
Seeing the arrival of David and the others, the staff stationed in this passage hurriedly stretched out their hands to stop them.
And Nissen, who was on the side, didn't talk nonsense, and directly took out the tax badge: "IRS, we are on a mission, please get out of the way first!" ”
When he heard that it was the IRS, the staff member didn't dare to stop it, and quickly stepped aside.
And David and the others didn't ink, so they immediately walked up and soon came to a rest area.
Having lost his target, Neeson could only grab a random staff member and ask, "Excuse me, where is Mr. Lawson Rubins' break room?" ”
"Right there, turn left and the second room."
David and the others immediately followed the directions, and sure enough, they found the door of a lounge, where two bodyguards were standing guarding.
"What do you guys do?"
Seeing the arrival of David and the others, the bodyguards at the door immediately became vigilant.
And Neeson also held up the tax badge and said, "IRS, our tax collector wants to meet your Mr. Lawson Rubins." ”
Hearing that it was the IRS, the bodyguard paused, but still opened the door and walked in, saying, "Mr. Lawson Rubins, the IRS people are at the door and say they want to see you." ”
By this time, Lawson Rubens had already untied his tie and was enjoying a steak, and he was flustered when he heard this.
Finally, he had to rearrange his collar and say, "Then invite them in!" ”
"Yes sir."
The bodyguard turned around and walked out the door, and the next second David also walked in, applauding and saying: "Mr. Lawson Rubins, your speech just now is very good, and when the Senate election officially begins, I will definitely vote for you!" ”
Lawson was very happy at first when he heard this, after all, he came here to attend academic lectures, mainly to attract popularity.
He was about to say something of thanks, but when he fixed his eyes on David's face, he suddenly froze.
David took off his hat and mask and said with a smile, "Mr. Lawson, it seems that you know me." ”
"Davy...... Tax Collector! ”
Just now, Lawson felt that David was very much like a person, and now after taking off his mask and hat, he is completely confirmed.
In front of him is none other than the 'iron-fisted tax collector' who has been in the limelight recently in the IRS system!
"It's me."
David was not polite, and directly pulled over a chair and sat down.
Lawson frowned slightly, it is generally not a good thing to be found by the IRS personnel, not to mention that he is still such a ruthless tax commissioner who has found him now.
After tossing and turning in his heart for a while, he asked tentatively: "Tax Chief David, my taxes are handled by a special person, and I think there is no problem, so what is the purpose of your coming to me?" ”
"Don't be so nervous, Mr. Lawson, I'm coming to you today just to talk."
"Okay, so what do you want to talk about?"
"As far as I know, you don't have a good relationship with Governor Stevenson?"
"It's just that there is a slight disagreement in political opinions, this is something that everyone knows, and there is no big grudge in private."
David smiled and said, "Yes, then Governor Stevenson, how could you let me do something to fix you?" ”
"What did you say!?"
Lawson was stunned for a moment, then looked at David with questioning eyes.
"Literally, you say you don't have a personal vendetta against Governor Stevenson, but he wants to kill you, so what do you think now?"
"Did Stevenson ask you to fix me?"
David nodded and didn't speak again.
Lawson, on the other hand, was silent, his face tossing and turning, not knowing what he was thinking.
After half a ring, David spoke: "Mr. Lawson, since this Governor Stevenson wants to fix you, and I have long seen that he is not used to it, it is better to ...... How about we join forces to fight back against him? ”
Lawson looked up at David for about 5 seconds, and finally suddenly smiled, and then said: "David, tax commissioner, you are right, your IRS is responsible for tax revenue, and I am just a candidate now, who is qualified to fight back." ”
Lawson was not a fool, on the contrary, he dared to run for the Senate, and he was very shrewd.
Stevenson and David obviously have a grudge, so why would he drive David to mess with himself?
It was obvious that he had David's handle in his hand.
And David's character is there, he can't be a master who is at the mercy of others, and there will inevitably be a fight between the two.
Isn't it fragrant for him to stand aside and watch the two fight?
Why get involved!
It's a critical time for the campaign, and if he gets involved, Stevenson will inevitably get in the way of him even more.
And if David stays out of the way and has David at bay, he will not only have less resistance, but will also be able to focus more on the campaign.
"Mr. Lawson, I came to you with full sincerity, and I told you so openly and honestly, don't spoil my good opinion of you, right?"
David heard the cunning of the other party's words, and his tone began to be solemn.
Lawson spread his hands: "Tax Commissioner David, you can come to me and tell me about this matter in person, I am very grateful to you, but again, I am just a candidate now, I have no power or position, and I can't help this matter!" ”
Seeing that the other party didn't know each other so much, David stopped talking nonsense and stretched out his hand directly to Neeson behind him.
And Neeson immediately handed him a file bag.
This is the document obtained by David through the whole night operation of the Ninglin Branch after examining this Lawson with his golden finger yesterday.
After David took it, he handed it to Lawson on the other side.
Lawson, on the other hand, was a little confused and asked, "What is this?" ”
"You can open it and take a look, but I kindly remind you, if I were you, I wouldn't open it, and I would agree to the previous proposal."
Lawson's face became serious, and his instincts told him that the contents of this file bag might be bad for him.
It is also impossible for him to directly agree to David's proposal.
Eventually, after some ideological struggle, Lawson took the file bag and opened it, took out the file and began to look it up.
And as the content inside was eyed, his face changed from shock, to questioning, to Tie Qing.
"Where did you get all this?"
David replied lightly: "There is nothing that our IRS wants to check, and there is nothing that cannot be checked!" ”
Lawson's mind tossed and turned for a while, and he defended: "This is the money spent on business during the campaign, it is nothing, right?" ”
"Funds for business consumption?"
David laughed and said, "According to federal law, campaign funds can only be used for campaign purposes, but when you go to Henderson City to canvass for votes, you stay in a star-rated hotel and open a $5,000 bottle of red wine, which is unreasonable, right?" ”
"Also, I don't think you looked closely enough, on January 19, when you went to Reno, you paid $3,000 to call a call girl, which was also reported from the campaign funds."
"There's no federal law that can summon call girls for duty, right?"
"Since the Black Tax Act came into effect, you have embezzled a total of more than $70,000 for your own selfish desires, according to the provisions of the Black Tax Act, this is an obvious profit, according to the tax rate, you need to pay more than 18,000 taxes to our IRS!"
Lawson flipped through the documents at hand again, and on the last page, sure enough, his actions on January 19 were recorded, and he could not sit still at all.
David is right, staying in a star-rated hotel and drinking expensive red wine still have to be justified, but how can he justify this call girl?
You can't tell voters and the public that I'm tired from canvassing for votes in Reno, and it's reasonable to order a call girl in the evening to loosen my nerves, and by the way, to report the accounts of the campaign funds, right?
"Mr. Lawson, as I said before, I came to you with sincerity, otherwise if I had really done what Governor Stevenson had said, would you still be able to attend this academic lecture on stage today?"
"These documents and materials in your hands didn't fall into Stevenson's hands, right?"
"What do you want, of course not!"
After hearing this, Lawson was a little relieved, as long as it didn't fall into Stevenson's hands, then everything was easy to say.
Then he replied: "Just now you said that you joined forces to fight back against Stevenson, I'm a little interested now, what do you want to do?" ”
Lawson knew that if he didn't agree, then with the documents and information in David's possession, as long as it was released, he would immediately be ruined.
And agreeing to deal with Stevenson together, although it will also cause a very unstable factor to his current situation, at least it will not fall to the point of being ruined and going to prison.
He's a shrewd man, and of course he's going to make a choice.
6000 words, that's all for today...
(End of chapter)