Take control of thunder and lightning from Hogwarts

Chapter 497 Minister Pete of "Awe-inspiring Righteousness" (seeking a monthly ticket recommendation ticket)
"Haha, I should be the one who should be envious. If I had the prestige of Minister Budnau, I wouldn't be pointed and scolded now." Pete laughed at himself quite generously.

Seeing that Pete was so flexible, Anduin could only reply with a smile, "Minister Pete is really generous. Under your leadership, the German Ministry of Magic must be able to 'prosper'."

"Mr. Wilson, don't put a high hat on me." Pete knew that the young man in front of him was not a good person to deal with, so he was not too polite, "I learned from Claremont that you will have a long-term relationship with him. This is a great thing for the development of Germany."

Pete knew that Claremont attached great importance to the cooperation of Silver Flash Trading Company, so he especially hoped that this matter would be implemented in this meeting, which could be regarded as helping his senior collaborator.

"Haha, is that what your Excellency Claremont said? In fact, this matter has not been written off yet." Anduin said noncommittally, even if he got a bargain.

Um?Is this kid still hesitating?Pete thought to himself that this kid was really a chicken thief, and he didn't do anything after taking other people's money.

"I think cooperating with Claremont is a win-win for you, him, and even for the entire German business. Do you have any hesitation?" Pete gave Anduin a firm look. , seems to want to make up his mind for him.

"It's not that I don't want to confirm the intention of cooperation, it's just..." Anduin put on a tangled posture, "I just heard the news that there have been some changes in Germany's trade policy. To be honest, I'm a little worried. Will my business in Germany get in trouble for this?"

"Haha, Mr. Wilson is worrying too much." Pete smiled and waved his hands, "The newly promulgated decree is only to determine the ownership of the major merchants. In fact, there is no change from the past."

"Is that so?" Anduin was still a little hesitant, "But the business environment in Germany is changing too fast, and new policies will appear every once in a while. According to Lord Claremont, Germany may be in the near future. Split into East Germany and West Germany, then I would have to find agents in both regions."

"But judging from what I've seen from Germany now, it seems that the voices against secession are also very strong. What if Germany still maintains a unified state in the end? You must know that I am going to sign a long-term contract. If there are two agency partners in Germany, am I asking for trouble?"

"And even if the division is finally completed, the newly promulgated decree requires domestic merchants to choose whether they belong to East Germany or West Germany, and re-apply for business licenses, but there seems to be no provision in the decree. This choice cannot be re-applied. Change it."

"What if Mr. Claremont accepts my contract, and returns to East Germany to operate within two years, or open a branch in East Germany in a different way? I can't stop them from expanding their business, right? Time belongs to the agents of East and West Germany, but it will bring us endless troubles."

"You are not a business person, so you may not be able to understand our difficulties. I just hope that my business can develop in a stable environment, and I don't want to see any extra problems."

Anduin gave Pete an orderly breakdown of several of his troubles, all of which had their own merits.

Even Pete couldn't help but secretly nod his head when he heard about it. This Anduin's considerations are very comprehensive. If he were the opponent's role instead, he might not be able to make a decision right away.

However, in order to keep Anduin's property as soon as possible, Pete could only advise, "I think you don't have to be so entangled. First of all, it is the general trend for the German wizarding world to split into two countries. The protests you have seen It’s all about fighting for profit.”

"I can tell you the truth here. At present, more than 80% of the merchants in Germany have no objection to the new decree. The only ones who have more opinions now are some enterprises headed by Gringotts and Moran Books. I would like to express my respect to you. You promise that their conflicts can be resolved within a week."

"As for what you are worried about, whether agents such as Claremont will bring you changes is easier. I can take the lead in signing a subsidiary agreement for you to ensure that they will not change the registration area during the cooperation period with you. And when expanding to 'neighboring countries', you must not bring your alchemy business there, so as not to disrupt the local market."

"And I can promise that as long as you sincerely cooperate with local merchants, the German Ministry of Magic will be your backup and protect your interests from infringement."

Pete Nuo's courage is not insignificant, you must know that this is only the first time the two of them have met.

Anduin couldn't help giving Pete a surprised look when he heard the words, "I'm really honored by your support. It would be great if the Ministry of Magic of all countries had your heart, but..."

He paused and organized his words, "But you have such great confidence that Germany will definitely complete its division? Even in the Ministry of Magic, I really want to hear different voices..."

Pete knew that what Anduin was referring to was the former Kuller, so he looked at him with gentle and firm eyes, "If you are willing to walk around the civilian wizard and Dudden Tower, or read the major German newspapers As long as we know the news, the division between East and West Germany has long been the will of the people, and what I have done is to follow the will of the people.”

"Like Director Kooler, they are just some old-fashioned people, conservative in thinking and unwilling to accept changes. I don't blame them for this, but the final decision still follows the principle of the minority obeying the majority, so the division The process may be fast or slow, but it will come."

When Pete said this, his eyes were extremely firm.

I have to say that 'Minister Pete' is really good at fooling people. If he is placed in a big company in the Muggle world, he must be a PUA master, Anduin secretly slandered.

Then he resisted the thought of complaining in his heart, and asked sharply, "If this is the case, will the German Ministry of Magic also be divided into two parts? What will the divided Ministry of Magic look like? If What if there are changes in policies and laws after the division?"

Pete just chuckled when he heard the words, "Anduin, you don't mind if I call you that, I find that you really see things very thoroughly."

"I can tell you the truth in advance. The Ministry of Magic will naturally be divided in the near future. Now that each department is gradually divided into two offices, it is paving the way in advance. However, the Ministry of Magic will still be established on the basis of the original office. Basically, various policies and laws will not change too much, at least not in the part under my jurisdiction."

"The part under your jurisdiction?" Anduin couldn't help raising his eyebrows, "That is to say, after the division of magic, you will still be the minister of one of the Ministry of Magic? Aren't you taking the initiative to reduce your rights? ? And who will be the minister candidate on the other side after the split?"

"That's right. After the division, I will at least stay in the position of Minister of Magic for a few more years to solve all the follow-up problems. And for the happiness of all wizards and people, what's the point of mere rights?" Pete looked awe-inspiringly at Anduin, "As for the Minister of Magic on the other side after the division, it has not been determined yet. Of course, the division will not be completed so quickly, so you don't have to be too nervous."

"I see. It seems that you have already considered everything." Anduin nodded in admiration, "But I don't know what you said before, what is the solution to Gringotts and other companies, they seem to be Dividing one's own business into two parts is not acceptable."

Hearing that Anduin suddenly turned the topic back to those merchants, Pete couldn't help but thump in his heart. This young man may have realized something.

"These entrepreneurs have big businesses, and even the Dudden Building occupies a very large area. It is indeed difficult for them to split them apart hastily. Therefore, we are going to build a neutral area to accommodate these merchants." These things have already happened. I talked to some merchants, so it's not a big secret, and Pete couldn't hide it too much, so he had to reveal it to the other party.

"Oh? Neutral area." Anduin smiled with great interest, "Since there is such a good policy, why didn't you say it earlier, our Silver Flash Trading Company seems to be more suitable for experience in such a position, maybe I can also Just open a branch here, what do you think?"

Pete was a little worried when he heard the words. What he was afraid of was that the other party would have the idea of ​​opening a branch directly. When the time comes, they will sell the goods in person, and the club will not be able to operate secretly, and will lose a large part of their profits.

"The neutral area is prepared for large companies that have been operating in the local area for a long time. Although your Silver Flash Trading Company is also very large, it has not fully entered the local market before, so..." Pete tactfully advised.

"There is a simple straight road, why take a detour, as long as you are willing to allow our Silver Flash Commercial Bank to open a branch in a neutral area, I can donate 5000 galleons to you as a political donation, and another 5000 galleons for purchase The store fee!" Anduin ignored Pete's rhetoric, and directly took the money to open the way.

5000 plus 5000?Can this initial investment be enough to spend 10000 Galleons?Is this guy's business so profitable?Pete couldn't help being shocked when he heard Anduin's bold words.

Then he realized that Anduin's business scale and popularity might be bigger than he imagined, otherwise the other party wouldn't be so confident.

But the more so, the less likely he would let Anduin open a branch.

(End of this chapter)