Not long after Pete got married, with the help of the Ivins family, he threw himself into the California Senate campaign!
For politics, Pete is completely unfamiliar.//《》.com《》Novel Network//
When we first campaigned in Europe, we had the full support of President Wang Hengyue of the Republic of China. But now? It’s still Wang Hengyue!
Wang Hengyue has arranged everything for Pitt, including his guide on the road to American politics:
Old Ivins and Little Ivins!
These two political veterans, when Pete officially became a member of the Ivins family, completely imparted their experience to Pete without reservation!
"I have personally experienced the excitement and elation of crying with joy on a victorious election night many times. I have experienced the excitement and elation of crying with joy on a victorious election night many times..." Old Ivins said in
When talking about this experience of his own, he seemed very happy, as if he had returned to the time when he was the dominant political figure:
"In this world where you either win or you lose, and you don't advance or you retreat, always let your enemy stand in front of you! In the history of the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Saratoga was the decisive victory and turning point of that war.
After the battle, when the British General Burgoyne handed his sword to the American General Gates to express his surrender, the generals of the two armies immediately sat together and participated in a battle.
It was an extremely extravagant dinner by today's standards. The luxurious banquet was filled with all kinds of delicacies, including ham, goose, beef, lamb, and all kinds of crisp green delicacies served on large plates.
Vegetables that make people drool, countless tempting rums and fragrant apple juice... Do you know why?"
Peter shook his head in confusion, he really couldn't figure out why.
Why would two enemies who were once intertwined in life and death do this?
Old Ivins smiled and handed the topic to his son. Little Ivins said calmly:
"When I heard this from my father when I was young, I was extremely shocked and thought it was ridiculous... After all, the people attending the banquet were all bloody warriors. In just a few hours,
In the past, they used to fight each other to the death in order to defeat each other, but now they actually sit at the same table, shake hands, and have dinner together very happily. ("", watch the latest update of this book) How is this?
Can it be understood?
However, this is just what I thought 30 years ago, before I had barely entered the political arena and worked with professional politicians. When you look at the situation in Saratoga from the perspective of a politician,
When the splendid and joyous banquet was held, you realized that the scene staged in the tent of the victorious Americans was perfect. For those defeated British soldiers, what other way to compare to them?
What better way to soothe their vengeful hearts by conveying the message that failure is not such a bad thing? When you graciously invite them to sit down with you and share your apple juice, you
Then you will find that those bellicose British guys are not so despicable..."
He glanced at Peter and found that his son-in-law was listening very carefully, so he continued with satisfaction:
"When dealing with their enemies, first-class politicians always adopt the posture adopted by General Horatio and Gates two hundred years ago. Just as General Gates invited the nicknamed 'John
Just as General Burgoyne, the Nigerian gentleman, went to his tent to spend a pleasant evening of friendship, so were the famous members of Congress on Capitol Hill when dealing with "enemies" whose views were diametrically opposed to their own.
The master's ability also amazed me for a long time...I don't know how many times I saw a member of Congress striding through the chamber of the House of Representatives, after arguing with his opponent in an angry argument.
, but they put their arms around each other, made jokes, chatted happily, and walked out of the long corridor of the Capitol Building together..."
Peter was a little shocked. He had never imagined that political things would be like this.
Little Ivins said meaningfully: "Like many other phenomena in the political arena, what is at work here is not just pure friendship or partnership.' In this world, there are no permanent allies, and there are no permanent allies.
Enemies...' Remember this sentence, my dear son-in-law. 1 The famous British Prime Minister Lord Palmerston once said that 'there are only eternal interests'. Just like those great countries pursuing national interests
As shown in , great politicians always maintain dialogue and contact with their enemies, even the most ferocious enemies, and their reasons for maintaining this relationship are very good. First, it can show a powerful
strength!"
When it comes to the word "power", little Ivins especially emphasized his tone:
"Nothing can make your opponent feel more shocked and uneasy than when you are chatting easily with someone whose head you want to chop off. It can make you know yourself and the enemy. You and your opponent
The more frequently you communicate and the more you listen to them, the better you will understand their own thoughts, their views on you, their views on your side and their views on their own side, which will be more beneficial for you to make decisions.
Decision-making. At the same time, the most important thing is that maybe one day you will have to work with this annoying guy, that is, your enemy. Your opponent in this duel is likely to be very important to you in the next battle.
ally.
Therefore, any smart politician will not close the door to dialogue and reconciliation with his enemies, even sworn enemies. You should always be ready to dialogue and make peace with your opponents..."
Old Ivins continued what his son said:
"Even in those states that were loyal to the federal government, the crisis was getting deeper and deeper. As the first leader, he was led by two conflicting forces. In the days of Lincoln, for example, those radicals who advocated the abolition of slavery and those who still remained.
As the Republican president of a new party formed by the old Whigs in the Union, he must first resolve the factional disputes within the party and unite the entire party, and then he can maintain the unity of the entire country...
In the process of forming the government, Lincoln, the newly elected president, did not only select cabinet members among his staunch followers. He decided to also bring his enemies on board to work together. Salmon P. Chase and the famously cautious William H. Seward were both elected into the government. Among his very different cabinet members, it can be said that only two things were in common. :Each member hated the others; each thought he was better suited to be president than Lincoln..."
"They will eat you... Someone warned Lincoln..." Old Ivins picked up the cup and took a sip of water: "'Each of them seems to want to kill the others equally. People...' Lincoln replied with a humorous tone used by political veterans. With Lincoln's shrewdness and tenacity, he had enough ability to recruit powerful people to his command and arrange suitable positions for them. And placed it under the supervision of his own eyes. But only when Seward and Chase both submitted their resignations to Lincoln, and Lincoln persuaded them to stay and put their resignation letters in his safe, Lincoln was convinced that he would succeed...'I hide a sweet watermelon in every pocket of my clothes'. That's what Lincoln said."
"Loyalty and localization are also very important." Little Evans said very seriously: "'I know where you come from. I know your loyalty.' Remember this sentence firmly, my child. To outsiders, the political arena seems to be an extremely dangerous and ruthless place. Those who pursue power will not let go of any opportunity they can take advantage of. They will aggressively question the motives of their competitors and their patriotism. He even did not hesitate to make a fuss about his private moral issues. What rarely attracted attention was the deep-seated feudal code that was jointly binding on these stakeholder gladiators. In order to have no worries and go to the battlefield with high morale. , you must first make sure there won’t be a fire in the backyard..."
"Loyalty determines everything in our industry. I know where you come from. I know your loyalty." Little Ivins emphasized his tone when he said this, and repeated these two sentences: "Loyalty determines everything in our industry!"
Peter felt a little dizzy after hearing this.
He thought that running for the Senate was a very simple matter, and he either succeeded or failed. But now it sounds like he is so naive, so naive that it makes people laugh.
Old Ivins looked at Pete's bitter look and suddenly smiled: "Kid, actually you must remember one sentence, 'Politics is just a game.' Whoever can play this game well will win. Politics is a transaction, naked, shameless, full of betrayal, and a game of counter-betrayal!"
Politics is just a game!
Maybe Peter didn't remember the other words, but this sentence was deeply imprinted in his mind. Yes, can't you just treat this as a game?
Victory, failure, what does it matter?
I was just doing things there for the woman I loved.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Pete's face.
Pete has really figured it out. He will no longer think about victory or failure. If he really fails, maybe Yu Yun will no longer force himself to run for a senator or the president of the United States!