Chương 1296: Chapter 1296: Xia Yu's move
Everyone is a smart person, so Barlow Pierce didn't intend to waste time beating around the bush.
After getting to know each other, he went straight to the point: 'Christian, you know why we are here, so let's get started.'
'The situation is extremely unfavourable for the Liberal Party. Otherwise, Prime Minister Pierre would not have announced his decision to resign with a year still to go before the general election.'
'The unemployment rate, which remains high and is the highest among all developed countries, the high fiscal deficit and national debt, as well as the ethnic conflicts in Quebec Province, any one of these factors is incredibly powerful, and they have all emerged at the same time.'
'Canada is like a volcano about to erupt. Pierre can't hold it back anymore. The consequence of his strong opposition is that the public is becoming more and more disgusted and resentful towards the Liberal Party, and it will destroy the future of the Liberal Party.'
'So he chose to take responsibility, take the blame on himself, and leave more opportunities for the Liberal Party.'
Joseph Chrétien nodded in deep agreement.
As a member of Pierre's cabinet and Minister of Energy, he knew very well that what Barlow Pierce said was the truth, so he maintained sufficient respect for Pierre.
No matter what the outside world thinks of Pierre, as the leader of the Liberal Party, Pierre is very good and competent.
Not everyone has Pierre's determination and breadth of mind.
After all, according to normal procedures, the official general election and change of term will not take place until next year.
And the position of Prime Minister of Canada is held by the leader of the majority party in Parliament.
Pierre resigned as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and naturally also resigned as Prime Minister.
So this time, whoever becomes leader of the Liberal Party of Canada will be able to take over from Pierre and become Prime Minister until the next election.
Although the term of office is shorter than the normal term, at least it is the Prime Minister, isn't it?
'Pierce, Prime Minister Pierre is a charismatic leader, and I have always regarded him as the object of my political life,'
Joseph Chrétien commented.
'Yes,'
Pierce Barlo smiled, and continued, 'But Chrétien, if you want to become the Prime Minister, you are not strong enough at the moment.'
'The current situation is extremely unfavourable for the Liberal Party. Until the public opinion is reversed, the Progressive Conservative Party is more likely to win the next general election.'
'But that's a step down the road, let's put it off for now.'
'The most important thing right now is for you to successfully become the leader of the Liberal Party, then you can directly become the Prime Minister and take the initiative, which can tilt the balance back a little.'
'The Liberal Party is in a state of chaos. Twelve people have openly expressed their views, and there are more behind the scenes. John Napier Turner and Ms Iona Campagnolo are leading the way. You have more than ten years of political experience and have built up a network of contacts, but you are still behind John Napier Turner. You also lack resources. Therefore, you need sufficient help and resources.'
Joseph Chrétien did not deny it, and frankly admitted, 'Barlow, you are right, I do not have an advantage at the moment.'
'So why did you choose to cooperate with me?'
Barlow Pierce smiled and said, 'Chrétien, don't mind me, in fact, you are just one of the candidates we are considering.'
'Although John Pinel Turner and Iona Campagnolo have sufficient advantages, they do not urgently need our help.'
'And we are very well prepared. We already have the skeleton of a campaign team and have made a rigorous campaign plan. Most importantly, we have the resources to compete with either side, including the consortium behind Marroni.'
Joseph Chrétien's pupils constricted, and he and Barlow Pierce looked at each other for a long time, solemnly reminding him, 'Barlow, behind Marroni is the Rothschild family and other banking consortia.'
'Of course I know!'
Barlow Pierce laughed casually.
Joseph Clément's thoughts were in disarray, and he had raised his regard for Barlow Pierce and the others to the highest level.
He took a deep breath, forced a smile, and asked in a joking and probing manner, 'I suddenly became very curious about what kind of monster I'm working with. As far as I know, there aren't many consortia that can go head-to-head with the Rothschilds.'
'Rockefeller? Morgan?'
Barlow Pierce smiled and shook his head, saying, 'In this world, it's not just Rockefeller and Morgan who can take care of the Rothschilds. You have to know that more than a year ago, the Rothschilds already lost once in old Europe, and they are still licking their wounds.'
'Although the Rothschilds are a dominant presence in Canada, Canada belongs to the British Commonwealth, and in the British Commonwealth, they cannot do whatever they want.'
'Just like in Canada today, the media power controlled by the Rothschilds is not in the number one position.'
Joseph Creedy's mind was shaken, and his smile became radiant: 'Yes.'
Barlow Pierce's last sentence actually revealed the existence of the forces behind the scenes.
As far as he knew, the largest paper market in Canada was owned by the Mirror Group.
And the Mirror Group was a subsidiary of the British Mirror Group. The parent company of the British Mirror Group was the prestigious Bright Foundation, a newly emerging consortium with top-notch strength.
He was not sure whether the Bright Foundation had the power to confront the Rothschilds, Morgans and Rockefellers, but it was definitely the most powerful consortium that he had been willing to support in his many years in politics.
At the very least, in this campaign, by siding with the Bright Foundation, he would have no shortage of media and funding, and would be even stronger than John Napier Turner and Iona Campagnolo, and even have the confidence to compete with Marroney.
Moreover, he had also thought of a crucial point.
Barlow Pierce had only vaguely told him about the existence of the Bright Foundation, but had not said whether it was the only supporter. What if...
At this thought, Joseph Creighton's heart gave a sharp thump, and he even vaguely felt his already paralyzed left cheek twitch a few times.
But he quickly calmed down and his mind started racing.
Barlow Pierce had just said that he was only one of the candidates being considered, and he wasn't sure if the other person was lying to him, but he preferred to believe that they weren't.
After all, he didn't currently have any advantages, and the people behind Barlow Pierce and the others could easily choose someone just as good as him, or even better.
Barlow Pierce and the others had a choice, but he currently had no choice, and this was the best opportunity.
At that moment, Joseph Clément felt his hand being grasped. He turned his head and saw his wife looking at him with encouragement and trust.
Joseph Clément felt relieved and assured. He stroked his wife's hand lightly, then looked solemnly at Barlow Pierce and said, 'Barlow, thank you for choosing me. I believe we can work together happily in the future.'
Barlow Pierce smiled, 'Of course, this is a must.'
Then the two men stood up and shook hands.
'Clap, clap, clap...'
Gars Victor and the others, who had been invisible, applauded.
'I think we need some champagne now,'
said Joseph Clément's wife, Aline Charny, as she rose gracefully to her feet.
'Yes, dear, would you get some, please?'
said Joseph Clément tenderly to his wife.
...
After a brief celebration, Irene Charny cleared the table and then handed over the space to her husband and partner, while she went upstairs.
'Let's discuss how to make your successful election as party leader. This is the initial plan we have come up with. Take a look...'
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