Aldrich roughly understood what Barnett had meant by the important things.
Until the dinner was over and everyone parted ways, Aldrich said nothing more. Regardless of Barnett and Blaise's probing or direct inquiries, he said in a cautious tone that he would go home and think about it.
He is well aware of his position in Barnett's heart, and once he speaks loudly, Barnett may make a quick decision.
On the way back to the villa in the countryside, Melanie was tired from the journey and yawned profusely. She leaned on her seat and turned to stare at Aldrich who was thinking about something while driving.
"Your cousin wants to be promoted. What does this have to do with you? Even your eldest brother made a special trip to show up. I think it's making a mountain out of a molehill."
Aldrich stretched out a hand to pinch her cheek and sighed softly: "It's not as simple as you think. Things can't just be taken at face value."
Melanie held his palm, put half of her face in his palm, closed her eyes comfortably, and said indifferently: "Is it complicated?"
"That's right. My eldest brother's idea is very simple. He wants the Hall family to become the top celebrity family in the UK. This can't just rely on money. Even if I received the knighthood from the royal family two months ago, it still counts.
No problem, Blaise is a member of our big family, and my eldest brother wants to support his development in politics. It may not be obvious in the short term, but in the long run, my eldest brother is really ambitious."
Melanie smiled and said: "Blaize is still a mayor at the age of thirty. What can he do on his own in the future? By the way, show me your medal."
"Uh, I left it in the apartment. Let's leave it another day."
The knighthood was awarded to him by the British royal family in recognition of his achievements in leading the English team in the Champions League. This honor is not equated with football performance. It does not mean that Aldrich will be awarded the medal if he wins the Champions League.
It is about the positive influence he has continuously created over the years and the influence he has brought to British society. The team winning the Champions League is just an opportunity.
Aldrich was still thinking about something while driving. No matter it was a family or a consortium, anyone with strong capital could not avoid the field of political connections. Barnett specially brought Blaise to Aldrich today. It was really
Because Blaze doesn't want to be mayor?
If it is true, it is no different from what Melanie said: making a mountain out of a molehill.
If you want to support a junior member of parliament to climb up, the lower the level, the more money you can earn. But when you reach a certain level, money is just a basic guarantee.
Behind ballot politics is a money war. The candidate with stronger campaign funds can create greater influence and get more votes.
Barnett wants to invest in politics, and he specifically pointed out that Blaise is a junior member of the Conservative Party. It is obvious that the other party is considering whether to become a behind-the-scenes campaign sponsor of the Conservative Party.
In fact, Barnett didn't have many choices, because the Labor Party had just come to power, and it was the time when the spring breeze was triumphant. At this time, he came to build relations with the Labor Party. Even if he spent a lot of money, it was just the icing on the cake. But now investing in the Conservative Party would be nothing more than icing on the cake.
It’s different. It’s a timely help, but the crux of the problem is that no one can guarantee
When will the Labor Party step down? If the Conservative Party is suppressed for many years from now on, Barnett's financial support will be in vain. Of course, there are also measures to avoid risks. European bookmakers will open political campaigns as long as they suppress their opponents again.
If you place a partial bet, no matter what the outcome is, at least the loss will be minimized.
When Aldrich drove home, Melanie was already asleep. He carefully carried her back to the villa, and then they took a bath together and went to bed.
An idea kept lingering in his mind.
At midnight, he got out of bed, went to the balcony to smoke a cigarette, and then took out his phone to call Barnett.
The eldest brother had already gone to bed. It took a long time before he answered the phone, but his voice was normal.
"It's so late, there must be something important, let's talk about it."
"If you want to support Blaydes in making a difference in politics, go find someone."
"Who are you looking for? A big shot in Downing Street?"
"No, if I remember correctly, he has orthodox royal blood. I don't know how he is doing now, but you can bet on him. This person's name is Cameron."
"Cameron...is that your last name or your first name? What's your full name?"
"I forgot."
"Aldrich, I don't understand, you can't even remember a person's name, but you want me to take a gamble on him."
"Anyway, he should be from the Conservative Party. Well, I'm going to bed, good night."
Aldrich hung up the phone.
He still remembered the name of the future British Prime Minister, but how could he possibly know where he was now?
But it is not difficult to find a person with orthodox royal blood in the UK. Although the royal family has only a symbolic meaning, it still needs face. Therefore, Princess Diana's death was also accused by conspiracy theories of being the mastermind of the royal family.
Aldridge stood on the balcony and looked up at the starry sky. The stars were densely covered with stars. It would be more than ten years before Cameron came to power. However, investing in politics must be a long-term investment. The longer the time, the stronger the alliance barriers.
And Cameron takes over
Before Downing Street, he was bound to become the leader of the Conservative Party. Big figures like the party whip were also very powerful. Under such circumstances, even if Blaise's career could not be smooth, as long as he did not make mistakes, he would be successful.
It can be smooth sailing.
Just like he discovered football superstars in advance, the development of the family business can also use this method to take shortcuts.
Now that he had thought of Cameron, Aldridge took out his cell phone and sent Barnett a text message.
Only two lines were written.
germany, woman, merkel.
america,male,obama.
...
Speaking of leading politicians in Europe and the United States, Aldrich only remembers these three in the future. Cameron because he is young, Merkel because she is a woman, and Obama, needless to say, is the leader of the American empire and ranks among the top three in the global power list all year round.
Who doesn't know the characters?
It's not that Aldridge doesn't know about people like Blair and Bush. It's useless if he does. It's the same as football. Everyone is a well-known star, so do you need to tell him?
After settling his worries, Aldrich returned to the bedroom, but Melanie woke up. She was sitting on the bed, half of the sling of her silk pajamas fell on her elbows. She stared at Aldrich helplessly and asked: "Do you miss me?"
?”
Aldrich made a standing start and said with a smile: "My answer is here."
After saying that, he took two steps and jumped directly onto the bed. Melanie leaned back and screamed, and then was pressed under Aldrich.
...
The next day, the team had a half-day holiday, and Aldridge went shopping with Melanie early in the morning. In fact, neither of them are shopaholics. Shopping is about relaxing and relaxing, and there are many beautiful parks in London. The two of them often look like old couples together.
Walking hand in hand in the park like old wives.
After lunch, Melanie was going back to Liverpool to reunite with her family, while Aldrich had work. The two lingered in the airport terminal for a long time before reluctantly saying goodbye.
On the way to the club, Aldrich received an unknown phone call.
"Hello, Aldrich Hall, hello, who are you?"
"Aldrich, how are you doing?"
Aldridge heard the sound and asked hesitantly: "Mr. Bobby Robson?"
"Yes."
"Oh, I'm doing very well recently. I heard that you went to the Netherlands to coach again, congratulations."
Bobby Robson returned to Eindhoven as a firefighter. Eindhoven's summer player supermarket opened, and generals such as Zenden and Cocu were swept away by European powers. His life should be difficult, but the old coach
I have seen all kinds of storms and waves, so I should be able to cope with the situation.
"Haha, I'm calling you because I have something to ask you."
"Oh, tell me."
"Millwall are recruiting first-team coaches and assistant coaches, right?"
"Yes, two of my assistants left in the summer and there are now vacancies in coaching positions."
"I recommend someone to you, and I hope you can agree to use him. This person is a bit young, but I think, with your style, this won't be a problem."
Aldridge thought of a person and said with a smile: "Is it Mourinho? If he is willing to come to Millwall, he will take the job directly without an interview."
"Huh? Jose? No, he has a job in Barcelona, I'm not talking about him."
"ah?"
Aldrich was confused.
When he came to Millwall as a coach, Bobby Robson personally recommended him and said he was young.
Aldridge only thought of Mourinho.
Do Magic Birds like staying in Barcelona?
"Oh, what's the name of the person you recommended?"
"Villas-Boas. He became my assistant four years ago. He was only 17 years old at that time. He is 21 years old this year. He did not come to the Netherlands with me. His dream is to lead the team and become a coach.
Coach, I think if he goes to study with you, it will be of great help to him in the future. Of course, he will definitely be able to complete the work you assign him. Even though he is young, his understanding of football is far beyond
Of peers.”
Aldrich also remembered now that the emotion was Boas.
Mourinho's juniors were all coaches or assistants who first followed Robson.
Looking at Boas from the perspective of more than ten years later, objectively speaking, he is amazing.
Although he has failed to prove himself in mainstream league giants and first-tier teams, he is young. Considering his age, it is already remarkable that he can stand as a head coach in the Premier League, and he still has no football experience.
Head coach, this is similar to Aldridge.
"Boas, well, I understand, let him come and be the first team coach. We have many young people here and the atmosphere is very good. At least he doesn't have to worry about the pressure brought by age."
"Haha, okay, I will let him go to Millwall to formally apply for a job."
Aldridge then chatted with Robson for a few more words, then hung up the phone, and soon he arrived at the club.
Not in a hurry to go to the training ground, he first went to the personnel department to ask for application information.
When Millwall recruits talents, there are many people who come to the door through self-recommendation. Even some coaches in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League also want to change jobs, but the information will be passed through an intermediary instead of sending a cover letter to the door, otherwise it will be exposed.
Yes, wouldn’t it mean eating inside and outside?
Aldrich looked through the resumes one by one and found Villas-Boas in them.
In fact, Villas-Boas's cover letter was sent to the club the day before yesterday. After waiting for two days and no news, Robson was asked to come forward.
He really wanted to come to Millwall to study. What Aldridge didn't know was that Boas almost regarded him as an idol...
Yes, the young coach who has never played football is almost the same template as Villas-Boas. In addition, he has studied football knowledge since he was a child. It is not pie in the sky that Villas-Boas can become Robson's assistant at the age of 17. That was at the age of 17.
The football knowledge he accumulated through hard work helped him obtain such an opportunity.
Aldrich pulled out Boas's resume and gave it to the staff. The person who replaced Tolop after his departure chose Boas. He removed the recruitment information and responded to the results of other applicants.
He began to check another stack of application letters, which was for the position of assistant coach. Benitez's departure also required a successor.
As he flipped through the pages, Aldridge suddenly stopped. He saw a familiar name, and one that was by no means unfamiliar in European football.
