The so-called borrowing business of the second prince is actually a loan, and anyone who has ever bought a house with a loan knows how high the interest rate is.
For a house worth 2 million pounds, based on an interest rate of 3.8% and a repayment period of 25 years, with equal principal and interest, the final repayment with principal and interest will be 3.4 million.
What is this concept?
For a house worth 2 million, if you just borrow the money, you will have to pay back nearly double the price!
This is more profitable than robbing money, and the key point is that it is legal.
If you repay the loan, the house will be taken away by the bank and auctioned off, and you will be the only one hurt.
The congressmen present in the room all have rich backgrounds. Some even have family members who own a bank. Thames Bank has members of the Gordon family serving as directors.
They are spread across all walks of life, dressed brightly, and every sip of red wine they drink and every piece of steak they eat is the blood and sweat of countless workers.
Ma Wei can guarantee that he will set a fire now and burn all these people to death to ensure that no one is unjust, false or wrongly convicted.
But if these people are burned to death, others will take their place and become new evil dragons.
Only by becoming a person in power can we eradicate the evil dragon as much as possible.
"Your Highness's idea is really amazing."
Gilard smiled and said: "If we do this, we will make a lot of money..."
"More than that." The second prince said calmly: "A few months ago, Nicholas proposed the establishment of an Educators Association. He believed that education is the top priority of a country. I didn't think so before, but now I think he is very right."
Under Ma Wei's gaze, the second prince talked eloquently: "London, the capital of the Kingdom of Windsor, is a giant city with a population of several million! But what? The literacy rate is astonishingly low!"
"It's so heartbreaking!"
Holding his chest, the second prince put on a sad look: "Only by getting a good education can people make more money and buy a house, right?"
Everyone looked at each other in confusion, and for a moment they couldn't figure out what the second prince was doing.
"What His Highness means is that in order to better sell houses, it is better to implement the school district housing system, change the current chaotic school environment, establish excellent public schools, and use area enrollment to increase housing prices in a certain area."
Baron Frederick lit a cigarette and said: "Nicholas is right. If ordinary people want to cross classes and live a better life, in addition to luck, it is very necessary to get a good education. If education is respected
, not only can you select talents for the kingdom, but also give hope to the people. At the same time, you can sell the house, make money, gain fame, and your Majesty will also reward him. Isn’t this killing three birds with one stone?"
"Yes!" The second prince took over the words: "This is a huge industrial chain! Only by raising housing prices can we earn more! It was Nicholas who opened up my mind!"
Ma Wei's mouth twitched slightly, wanting to scold her.
He never expected that the second prince would connect education and real estate. Although this was in line with historical development, he was still very unhappy.
In fact, we can’t blame him. Education can be a tool for making money, and the same goes for houses. In order to gain more profits, capitalists will of course connect education and real estate. This is inevitable.
"Well, if we follow His Highness's wishes, we should vigorously promote education, build schools, and improve public schools..."
One councilor thought: "But the problem is that the Kingdom has established an Educators Association, and the president is His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince. These matters...are all under his control."
"This is indeed a difficult problem."
The second prince sat back and sighed: "Now Arthur supports Charles, and they are bound together. If we rely on real estate to make money, I'm afraid we will be blocked by Charles..."
After the election, the Conservative Party, which has the largest number of members, is still the ruling party and has the most say in the House of Commons. In addition, the Educators Association is in the middle. If you want to implement education-related bills, you cannot get around the prince no matter what.
"How about... sharing a piece of their pie?" Someone suggested: "Harmony makes money, and only by cooperation can we earn more. What's more, the metropolitan subway plan is in the hands of the prince, and the housing prices around the neighborhoods where the subway is connected will also follow.
rise."
"no!"
The second prince immediately refused and said sternly: "Promoting education is not only to make money! More importantly, it is to strengthen the power of the Liberal Party! The public school we established allows women to attend, so that we can win over Freya's women's union, and at the same time, in
In the eyes of the people, what we do is good for the people! We will definitely be loved and supported!"
Making money is done in secret.
Once the plan starts to be implemented, the public will only notice that there are more public schools. Children have really learned things in school and can use their status as preferential treatment students to enter well-known universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. This is an opportunity to change their destiny!
This is not a bad thing.
At least in Ma Wei's view, improving the poor learning environment in public schools, hiring high-quality teachers, and conducting regular reviews is indeed a good thing for the people.
As a result, countless children will be admitted to college and live a life that they could not even imagine before.
Making money from real estate is an afterthought.
The second prince has great ambitions. In addition to making money, he also wants to increase his prestige. It is best to surpass the eldest prince and become the most suitable candidate for king in the eyes of the people.
"Nicholas, how do you think we should get around the Educators Association?"
"Your Highness, it is impossible to bypass the Educators Association. This is like mobilizing the army to bypass the cabinet. It is simply unrealistic."
Ma Wei said slowly: "The responsibility of the Educators Association is to manage schools. If you want to promote education and reform the education system, you must get their support."
"Arthur belongs to Charles. They have been very close recently. If I go and mention this to him, wouldn't Charles know about it?"
"There is no airtight wall in the world. The promotion of education is such a big thing. Sooner or later, the eldest prince will know that instead of worrying about this aspect, it is better to find a way to pass a series of measures such as the education reform bill and the old city reconstruction plan."
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The second prince raised his head and looked at the MPs sitting there. There are 22 constituencies in London. The MPs in each constituency have great power. Before submitting a bill to Parliament, it is better to take a step first and secretly purchase houses at low prices and then build
School, increase the price of surrounding properties and earn the difference.
This method is the safest. Even if the promotion of education fails, the house will not be lost. After all, it is a house in London, and it is still easy to sell it to outsiders.
"The general election has just ended, and the people are watching us. All parties usually seize the opportunity to propose some bills. Even if they are not passed, they can let the people know that they have worked hard, and the Liberal Party is no exception."
The second prince said: "Girard, you go and draft a joint bill and submit it to the parliament the day after tomorrow."
"yes!"
"Gordon, you go back and mobilize the family, ask Thames Bank to act as a guarantee, and invest a sum of funds in the Moss family's construction company so that they can finance the construction of the public school."
"clear."
"Moss, when you get the money, you start looking for a place to build a public school. There are still too few public schools in London, and many children cannot go to school. But remember, it is not important that the location is remote. What is important is that it can be low-rise.
Purchase surrounding houses at a reasonable price.”
"yes!"
After saying that, the second prince looked at Ma Wei again: "Nicholas, do you want to invest a little bit?"
“Invest in what?”
“Invest in real estate!”
The second prince said: "We will first find a suitable location to build a public school, and then buy the surrounding houses. After the public school is built, we will start selling the surrounding houses at a high price and make a lot of money! Will you come to such a profitable business?
?”
"I...forget it."
"Don't you want to make money?"
Ma Wei smiled: "I really want to make money, but real estate is a long-term investment, and the return of funds is too slow. At present, Manstein Potion Company is in a period of rapid expansion, and liquidity is too important, so I want to
Make sure you have sufficient funds and just invest in real estate, Your Highness, don't worry about me."
"That's it, okay, I'll just listen to you."
The second prince did not force it. He and other congressmen's funds were completely sufficient for investment. He called Nicholas purely because he wanted to get a piece of his pie. Since he didn't want it, he could keep it for himself.
Compared with real estate investment, the potion business is definitely the most important.
Two days flew by, and on Friday, the first parliamentary session after the election was held in the Capitol Building.
The first parliament was solemn and grand. It was a formal meeting open to the outside world, with the participation of both the upper and lower houses, including the cabinet.
The ruling party's seats are on the left, and the opposition party's seats are on the right. In the middle is a high platform used for speeches. On the north side of the high platform is the speaker's seat, whose responsibility is to maintain the order of the parliament. Behind the speaker's seat is the king's seat. The king is not allowed to enter the House of Commons, but
The House of Lords can, to be precise, the King is not allowed to enter the room where the House of Commons meets.
The door of the conference hall was opened. Members walked into the hall with messy footsteps and took their seats in order according to their positions in the party. The cabinet members were in the middle of the first row, followed by the party whips. The second prince was able to enter the conference hall and meet with them.
His status as a prince has nothing to do with it, but because he is a member of the House of Lords.
If he does not get the support of the House of Commons, the Prime Minister will step down. Therefore, the cabinet members include representatives elected by each political party. Although the Prime Minister is appointed by the King, he must also get the support of the House of Commons, otherwise he will not be able to serve as Prime Minister.
Winston Churchill is a member of the Conservative Party, sitting in the middle of the ruling party seat, next to Prince Charles, Conservative Party Whip Earl Austin...
Sitting in the center of the opposition seats is Sir Seko, a representative elected by the Liberal Party to enter the cabinet. In addition, there are also several cabinet members from other parties such as Gerard and Rupert.
Mavey was sitting in the front row. He was now a member of the Liberal Party and was more important than many elders of the Liberal Party. He was sitting next to the Second Prince and Baron Frederick. Not everyone could sit in such a prominent position.
The fourth prince, Freya and even Gawain also sit in the first row. The whips of each party sit in the first row. Next to Mavie is Freya, and next to the fourth prince Arthur, Gawain, etc.
layout...
Make him feel trapped.
"Take off the white handkerchief from your chest."
Freya, who was sitting next to her, whispered: "Fold it into a square and put it on your lap. If you want to agree with a certain congressman's speech, wave the handkerchief. If you don't agree, don't move."
"Um."
Ma Wei knew these rules, and while taking off the handkerchief, he did not forget to look back at the spectator seats. Yunia was lying on the railing looking at him, and Levin was also there.
The spectators cannot make a sound or speak. Unless permitted by the speaker, they must stay there like a piece of wood.
If you break the rules, you will be kicked out of the conference hall.
The fourth prince, Arthur, was still wearing a black suit, but the white flower on his chest was replaced by a handkerchief. He sat quietly on the seat with a calm expression, as if he was not interested in other things at all.
"Freya, Freya!"
The second prince called Freya's name over Ma Wei. Freya said impatiently: "What are you doing? It's about to start! Can you be quiet?"
"Later, we will propose the Education Reform Bill, please remember to support us."
"Support you? Why?"
"Because the Education Reform Act allows women to go to school! Do you understand? Allows women to go to school! Isn't this what you dream of?"
Freya's eyes flashed and she asked curiously: "Why are you so kind? Shukri...what are you planning?"
"I don't have any ideas! In short, if you want women to have the right to go to school, let the Democratic Party support the Liberal Party's proposal! Just leave the rest to us!"
Freya doesn't know what Shukri is doing, but she is certain of one thing - it's definitely not good, or it's profitable!
The latter is more likely.
"Hello."
Freya bumped Mavi's ribs with her elbow and asked in a low voice: "What's going on?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Ma Wei looked at the second prince who was staring at him, and then at Freya, with an expression that seemed to say: Is there anyone who asks for information like you?
"It's not a bad thing." Ma Wei said, "It has something to do with you, but the advantages outweigh the disadvantages."
In front of the second prince, Ma Wei could not tell all the information, so he could only remind Freya tactfully.
If the Education Reform Act is passed, women will have the right to receive education. In this way, women will have the opportunity to create more productivity. This is the key to turning over!
School district housing and so on are just temporary gains and losses.
Besides...
Ma Wei also had a way to deal with it. He had already discussed it with Arthur before starting the meeting.
Freya took a deep look at Ma Wei and asked no more questions, not knowing whether to believe it or not.
Dang Dang Dang——
Dang Dang Dang——
"quiet!"
The speaker rang the bell to silence the hall, then put on his glasses, announced the beginning of the meeting, and read out the bills submitted by each party in advance.
"The first topic: "Proposal for the expansion of the metropolitan subway plan", proposed by...Kraft Vassev."
A middle-aged man holding a seat in the ruling party stood up and walked up to the high platform and began to explain the content of the proposal, hoping to expand the coverage of the metropolitan subway to facilitate more people.
For such an inconsequential proposal, there is no partisan distinction. If you agree, you vote, if you disagree, don't vote. The second prince was the first to raise his handkerchief, faster than the eldest prince.
He strongly agrees with the expansion of the subway. The reason is very simple. Houses connected to the subway... sell for more money.
"The second topic, the Education Reform Bill, was proposed by Baron Frederick."
Hearing Baron Frederick's name, the eldest prince straightened his back immediately, feeling that things were not that simple.
There must be something fishy about the bill submitted by the party whip himself!