Chapter 272 The world’s top liar

Jefferson was quite talkative and made no secret of his admiration for the Leal trio.

After this rainbow fart, Jack and V felt so comfortable.

This is the political boss sitting on the Redfield Holy Sword bragging about them!

It was pleasant to listen to, and it unconsciously made the audience feel that they were in the same camp. It also exposed their superficial understanding, which was noticed by Jefferson.

This kind of subtle change is the main analysis content of politicians' talk. In the past, everyone had their own way of recognizing people.

But in 2076, technology has evolved to an exaggerated height in these details, especially in the field of intelligence analysis.

By using advanced prosthetics to read the details of eyes, body language, and even hormone secretion, and with an entire information team and think tank, combined with known intelligence, the information obtained can even exceed what the other party thinks.

Mind-reading is only a superpower that people imagine, but with the latest technology, people can do far more than mind-reading.

If they have not specifically carried out prosthetic implantation in this area, many people will unconsciously reveal a lot of information in their conversations.

Leal is similar, but he is better than stupid boys like Jack and V: he will not really believe what a politician says.

Cheating is the cheapest thing to do, depending on what they do.

On the other hand, so far, Lille has not had the feeling that the other person's status is much higher than his own.

However, there was no movement on the surface, and Lille had already begun to complain about the other two idiots in his heart: That's it, no wonder you were easily betrayed.

"cheers."

Lear picked up the real water on the table and clinked the glasses with Jefferson. It was obvious that the mayoral candidate also understood the taste preferences of the three Lear people.

Lil doesn't like alcohol, V likes tequila, and Jack likes vodka.

The cup clicked softly.

Putting down the cup, Jefferson continued: "Actually, we have already cooperated once. Last time you were in the H8 skyscraper."

"Is it from News 54? To be honest, the pressure from public opinion is not too big."

"No, no, no, I am also helping the NCPD. I have some friends because of your new friends."

Lear raised his eyebrows, feeling a little strange.

The person who cooperated with the Tiger Claw Gang that night was NCPD Deputy Chief Forte, so if anyone can bring the whole incident to a halt, it must be Chief Coleridge.

It is certain that Coleridge and Forte have a competitive relationship. After such a scandal, some NCPD police officers also went on strike. He will definitely come forward at the right time, that is certain.

However, the appointment of the NCPD chief is mainly decided by the shareholder Night City Municipal Administration, Mayor Ryan.

Even if Ryan doesn't want to deal with this matter, it's normal for Coleridge to handle it himself.

But it was a bit strange for Jefferson, a strong contender for the mayor's position, to build the bridge. After all, he and Lane were rivals.

If I have to say it, there is a possibility.

By this point in the conversation, Jack and V had begun to wander, their eyes drifting to the food on the table.

Jefferson smiled and poured another glass of water for Leal: "Thanks to the truth you took the risk to reveal, NCPD Chief Coleridge was finally able to deal with the corruption within the department——

It seems that he is described as a good person, but no matter what, the pressure of public opinion alone may be meaningless, but the struggle between people with real power sometimes lacks such an opening, doesn't it? "

Lille thought for a while and said: "I'm not very good at beating around the bush. Since you asked me to meet, I will also share my opinions. Do you want to listen to me?"

I saw the news on the news: NCPD planned to purchase extremely dangerous centaur exoskeletons from Military Technology, but angry people besieged NCPD, causing the procurement to be delayed.

I guess the supporter behind these angry people is Arasaka Company. This is pressure from public opinion, but the procurement has indeed stopped, so there is still a powerful person who is exerting force.

Judging from what you have said now, the real power person in this incident is Forte, who is from the Arasaka faction and controls the procurement process.

In other words, your sponsor is Military Technology

It's really strange. Your campaign image has always been that of the cleanest politician in Night City, who has never taken the company's dirty money or made deals with gangs. "

The smile on Jefferson's face did not disappear, but it was obvious that the smile in his eyes diminished a little.

“This is not black money. Are you really smart? Have you never considered going to college and entering politics?

I can see that you are a good person, and among so many unscrupulous mercenaries, you are simply the odd one out. "

After saying that, Jefferson's prosthetic eye discreetly caught Jack and V starting to eat--

The way they ate it was a little weird. The two of them first glanced at the knives on the table calmly, then held the napkins in their hands, grabbed the beef and ate it wildly.

I have to say it's quite elegant - in the field of hand-picked dishes.

The mayoral candidate's eyelids twitched, but his attention was immediately brought back by Leer.

"I'm not interested in that kind of thing. In democratic elections, it's funny that the ten most powerful companies send people to vote."

Peralez stopped smiling: "Yes, the company is too greedy. If I become mayor, I will definitely change the status quo."

"Increase taxes on top companies and invest the taxes in education, medical care, infrastructure and other areas of people's livelihood?"

"Yes." Jefferson nodded with a serious expression, "What I said is what I want to do, not some nonsense just for votes.

This incident caused a lot of damage to the Lane faction, and it can make the NCPD better to some extent. As for military technology

I promise that after being elected, I will let the NCPD increase the purchase of military technology equipment. "

So this is to use more orders to reduce the resistance of military technology to the stepped tax policy.

Anyway, part of the increased taxes will be used to buy military technology, but this is not the case for Arasaka. Overall, they still make a small profit compared to their biggest competitors.

But there is still a question. Lear continued to ask: "But isn't Coleridge one of Ryan's people? How could he listen to you?"

Jefferson smiled: "Public safety is also very important. Since Coleridge agreed to take up this matter and eliminate the corrupt elements in the bureau, it means that he is pretty good.

The procurement costs promised to military technology will of course come from the upcoming increase in the budget I promised to NCPD.

In this regard, Lane and Coleridge have differences: Lane plans to cut the NCPD budget and hire military contracting companies to clean up the homeless in the industrial area north of Watson.

But leaving security entirely to those companies? I don't approve. "

The context was straightened out, and the reason for Coleridge's sudden rebellion was quite sufficient.

As for the policy of hiring military contracting companies to clean up the industrial area north of Watson, it was Lane's "eliminate the homeless" policy.

Although there is news that Ryan intends to choose military technology to implement this policy, it is also a stereotype that he is relatively biased towards Arasaka.

After all, during the recent Unification War, military technology almost annexed Night City. It was Ryan who single-handedly brought Arasaka back to Night City, preventing Night City from losing its independent status.

No one can say for sure whether Ryan will switch sides, and it is not incomprehensible for Military Technology to invest in an alternative option in advance.

In this way, it is expected that military technology will take a step back and find a reliable mayor candidate to cooperate.

Lille nodded slightly, it was all very standard political operation, and there was basically no such thing as accepting bribes.

Or maybe there was, but Jefferson had good reasons for doing things, and it wasn't the kind of thing where he was paid to do things.

"Then, of course, the remaining five companies among voters agree with you to implement a 'stepped tax' on companies, because in this way, the top five companies will have to bear more tax rates.

As for you, if you try to win over military technology, six against four, you will have a slight advantage, but the progress is gratifying. "

Jefferson smiled slightly: "Actually, it's seven versus three. Ye's Company also agrees with my policy, so it actually has a slight advantage."

At this point, the only ones who disagree with Jefferson are Kontao, Arasaka and Biotechnology.

As for the next five companies, no matter which five they are, they will definitely agree to Jefferson taking office.

"But have you ever thought about what they are trying to do?"

"Of course I have thought about it, and I spent a lot of time to confirm it." Jefferson said sincerely, "Because Ye's Company has truly inherited the philosophy of Night City's founder, Mr. Richard Knight -

Create and build a truly ideal city.

This is why I want to hire you: I know that you are also a person with ideals. Come join me. "

Jefferson stretched out his hand and looked at Lear sincerely.

If he is a liar, then he must be the best liar in the world--

The kind of liar who even deceives himself.

Lear did not choose to shake hands, but glanced at Jack and V first without concealing it.

These two guys have long been obsessed with delicious food. After beef, they have vegetables, and then fruit salad.

Alas, when can I have some snacks?

".First tell me what you want us to do."