Half a year later.
Spring of year 202, Marigold Building, Central Avenue, Camsid, the capital of the Federation of Golden Palms.
This world-famous building was also the indisputable tallest building in the entire human world.
The building was 381 meters tall and had 102 floors. It took 3,400 workers 410 days to build. There were 72 elevators alone, and the core was powered by the [Magnetic Ohlite] power system.
The world's tallest building, Marigold Building, was just a small microcosm of the comprehensive competition between the [International Democratic Alliance] and the [Monarch's Shield].
It was worth mentioning that among the installation staff of the power system, there were quite a number of "wild" [Power Engineers]. It had to be said that Elvin, the master of electricity, and the mysterious source had won some kind of victory.
Of course.
There was no doubt that the ownership of this building belonged to the true owner of this country, the "Eye of Wealth"!
Occupying the 95th to 100th floors of the Marigold Building, the only place that could understand the meaning of "seeing all the mountains in a single glance" was a luxury hotel named "Astoria".
At this time, in the splendid hotel lobby.
In the midst of the red lights and green feasting, well-dressed gentlemen and graceful ladies were dancing gracefully on the dance floor to the melodious dance music.
But the center of this cocktail party was undoubtedly a middle-aged gentleman wearing gold-rimmed glasses and his beautiful dance partner.
The lady was wearing a wine-red charming evening dress. Her fair and smooth back was a little dazzling. She leaned on the arms of the middle-aged gentleman and swayed her body as if she wanted to rub herself into the other party's body.
Just when the gentleman hugged the slender waist of the beauty and was a little intoxicated by this beauty.
Whoosh!
A black figure suddenly flew down from the floor-to-ceiling window next to the two of them.
It was close to the top floor, close to 400 meters in the air!
The noble lady, who had witnessed this scene at close range, turned pale instantly. She almost covered her head and screamed. But the gentleman who hugged her in his arms didn't seem to care.
After comforting his female companion with a few words, he touched her smooth and smooth waist and handed her an exquisite golden card. It was the pass to the only VIP suite in the Astoria Hotel.
He whispered in her ear.
"Baby, you smell good after a bath. Wait for me to come to you."
"It's so itchy, hahaha …"
The lady took the gold card and immediately forgot about the tragic scene of someone falling from the building. She looked at him charmingly and lifted her skirt to leave.
Ding!
The gentleman with gold-rimmed glasses strolled to the window, took a glass of Sauvignon Blanc from the waiter's tray, and clinked glasses with another beautiful lady who was standing there looking at the scenery.
With purple eyeshadow, the lady, whose age couldn't be determined, teased him.
"Mr. Argo is in good spirits."
The middle-aged man called Argo shrugged his shoulders and smiled nonchalantly.
"You know that I've always been protective of women. Are you alone today, Ms. Yeherr? "
It had been ten years since the year 192 of the Haiyuan Calendar.
Argo, the head of the Nederland banking group who led the "Eye of Wealth" to hoard tulip bulbs, had also become a very charming middle-aged man (Chapter 830).
He was also a Class 3 [Politician] with extraordinary abilities. He was now the president of the Central Bank of the Federation of Golden Palm. Not long ago, under his leadership, the Eye of Wealth had done something big.
It also directly led to the falling incident just now.
But Argo, who didn't seem to be affected at all, came to the side of Ms. Crow and also looked at the sunset outside the floor-to-ceiling window.
"Look, how beautiful the scenery here is. It's as if the whole world is under our feet."
But Eherr said faintly, "That's right.
"The people of this city and even this country don't seem to agree with your opinion."
Because coincidentally, when they looked out of the window, another person jumped down from the roof of the government building opposite them.
In fact, during this period of time, the most "beautiful" scenery in the Federation of Golden Palm and even in most of the [International Democratic Alliance] was "going to the rooftop together."
This beautiful scenery was rare in other places, and foreigners who came here for the first time couldn't help but praise, "The people are simple and honest."
Taking a sip of wine, Agor expressed his opinion with a smile.
"No, no, no, ma 'am, on the contrary, we are the ones who brought freedom to the people of this country!
You see, in this tide, the people who failed in their speculation have the freedom to decide whether to jump from the Marigold Building or the Federation Building, right?
No one will stop their actions. "
Translating his words, it could be understood as: Although they jumped, they were free.
At this time.
After ten years of development, multinational companies like the Nederland Bank Group had already extended their tentacles to all aspects of the Federation of Golden Palm like a giant octopus.
Just like in the Lowland, they became a real national department.
The private banks led by the Nederland Bank Group belonged to the Ministry of Finance and the national central bank; "Caterpillar Industries" was similar to the Bureau of Industry; "Maxson Pharmaceutical" was similar to the Medical Administration; Raytheon Military was the national defense department …
Congress and the federal government had become the spokesperson and executive agency for their interests.
Their decrees were even unified and coercive above the power of the government!
Not only in the "Lowland Republic" and the "Federation of Golden Palm", but also in the Atlan Republic, the Taiz Republic, the Hodeidah Republic … and other countries of the [International Democratic Alliance].
These multinational corporations could freely roam the market of any country in the Alliance, as if they were entering unhindered territory.
They even became the most distinguished guests and investment targets of the governments of various countries. Through their rich capital, they quickly cleaned up their local rivals and made long-term profits. It was not an exaggeration to call it "attacking cities and seizing territories".
After occupying a dominant position, there was only one thing the big bankers and big capitalists wanted to do — make money! Make a lot of money!
The serious bubble in economic development was the inevitable result of their continuous loosening of the money supply.
The whole process was like the bankers raising fish in a pond. When they released water into the pond, they were loosening the "money supply" and injecting a lot of money into the economy.
And unlike when precious metal currencies were used, they had to take out real gold and silver. Now, they were only releasing paper, and at most, there was a national debt guarantee.
After receiving a large amount of money, the citizens of all walks of life began to work hard day and night under the temptation of money, working hard to create wealth.
This process was like the fish in the pond absorbing all kinds of nutrients, and the longer they grew, the fatter they became.
When the bankers saw that the time was ripe for harvest, they would suddenly tighten the "money supply" and start to pump water from the pond. At this time, most of the fish in the pond could only wait desperately to be caught.
This was the "financial crisis" under artificial control!
When a country established a private central bank system like the "Lowland" and the "Federation of Golden Palm", the banking oligarchy's control of releasing and pumping water would be more convenient, and the harvest would be more accurate.
The development and decline of the economy, the accumulation and evaporation of wealth were all the inevitable results of the bankers' "scientific breeding".
Hmm, 'Rooftop' has also become a staple of democratic countries' democracy, and this cycle is usually seven to ten years.
However …
A multinational mega corporation was an organizational form that was more efficient, expansive, and stable than traditional national organizations.
This was also the fundamental reason why the Federation of Golden Palm's strength was not significantly reduced during the crisis. Society was basically stable, and it still firmly controlled the power center of the [International Democratic Alliance].
The hapless government stood at the front and attracted the firepower of the masses, diverted social conflicts, and dealt with public affairs. It was not an exaggeration to call it a "pawn".
At worst, they would bow and apologize, start over, and hold another election.
The new government would be no different from the old one.
Such a "double act" and "one in the light and one in the dark" governance model also successfully resolved the people's dissatisfaction with the government and maintained a high degree of stability in capital's control of power.
And the most amazing thing was that because most of the private capital did not flow out, it was taken into the pockets of the capitalists in a way that was far more efficient than plundering.
In essence, everyone knew what the "God of Capital and Wealth" was. Not only did he not weaken because of this, but he also gained a huge increase in power in this way.
He also successfully repaired the damage caused by the "tulip bubble" ten years ago and even improved.
After talking about his proud work, Argo changed the topic and looked at Yeherr's beautiful side profile.
"By the way, Madam, you seem to be in charge of the naval conflict between the Federation and Shilius in recent months, right?
Don't worry, although Shilius bought the second-hand main force warship of the Duchy of Garot.
But in addition to the fast cruisers [Falcon] and [Beagle] that have been sent to the Shattered Star Sea, our own [Heavy Artillery Battleship] is also secretly under construction.
Also, I have a consensus with Mr. Morton of Raytheon Military that the Federation will continue to increase military investment in the next ten years and will not let our naval soldiers suffer in the confrontation. "
Argo talked about military and political secrets in a relaxed tone, not at all affected by the scene that was still playing out outside.
Even "Raven Lady" Yeherr, who had the [Authority of Death], could not help but feel that this cold-blooded guy might be more suitable to be a God of Death than she was.
"Thank you for your support, Mr. Argo."
After thanking him, she clinked glasses with him again.
But in her heart, she said, "I just don't know if you can live through tonight with this strong resentment."
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