Chapter 890: Unscrupulous means to an end

"Mr Xia, I think we are going to become very good friends!'

François Mitterrand said with a smile, his firm tone and sincere eyes revealing his true attitude at that moment.

'It's done!'

Xia Yu thought to himself, a broad smile appearing on his face. He nodded and said, 'I've always thought so.'

After making his position clear, the atmosphere in the room became more harmonious.

Now that they had become allies, François Mitterrand, in a show of candour, did not hide anything.

Both men were intelligent people, and going around in circles would only seem petty. When he agreed to meet secretly, he had already revealed his true thoughts. Furthermore, Europeans and Americans are no different from Chinese people, and they do not know what it means to be subtle.

Therefore, François Mitterrand was prepared to discuss the election in detail with Xia Yu, wanting to know how Xia Yu planned to help him.

He smiled wryly, looked at Xia Yu with burning eyes, and asked with a grave expression, 'Mr. Xia, although I am not lacking in fighting spirit, I am also not blindly arrogant. I am very clear about my current strength in France. If I participate in next year's general election with my current influence and that of the Socialist Party, it will indeed be difficult for me to break through.'

'I don't know if you're familiar with the political situation in France.'

'Currently, the French National Assembly is dominated by the French Democratic Alliance, which is composed of six forces: the right-wing Republican Party, the Social Democrats' Centre, the Radical Socialist Party, the Social Democratic Party, the Club of the Future and Reality, and the Direct Party members. The Republican Party is in the lead.'

'The Republican Party was founded by Giscard d'Estaing and transformed from the Union of Independent Republicans. After Giscard d'Estaing became president in 1974, the Republican Party became the main ruling party, and after his re-election, the influence of the Republican Party further expanded.'

'If you don't count the other five forces in the French Democratic League, and just count the Republican Party alone, its overall strength and influence is also stronger than the Socialist Party, not to mention that Giscard d'Estaing still has the advantage of being in office.'

'As for the left-wing parties, in fact, the relationship between the Socialist Party and the French Communist Party is unlikely to improve in the near future. The French Communist Party is already liaising with other parties in preparation for the general election next year.'

'For the time being, most people think that the new president will come from the left-wing coalition led by Giscard d'Estaing and the French Communist Party. My sense of presence is very low.'

At the end of the day, François Mitterrand shrugged his shoulders, looking a little helpless.

He had completely revealed his true situation, and even made it sound more pessimistic, just to make Xia Yu pay more attention and increase his support, so that it would be more secure for him.

He stared at Xia Yu, trying to read his true thoughts.

To his surprise, Xia Yu just gave a faint smile and said nonchalantly, 'It's only the beginning of October 1980, there are still more than three months before we really start to take action, and there are still six months until the end of the first round of voting, which is more than enough.'

'It's just as well that everyone else is focusing on Giscard d'Estaing and François Mitterrand. After all, you haven't done enough preparation, and no one is paying attention to you. It's best that we use these three months to secretly build up our strength, and then explode at the critical moment, catching everyone off guard.'

'By the time they react, you will already have gained a certain advantage.'

François Mitterrand nodded slightly, agreeing with Xia Yu's words.

He pondered for a moment, and asked, 'So Mr Xia, what are you going to do?'

Xia Yu thought for a moment and said: 'Although the next general election will attract a lot of attention, your opponent will only be Giscard d'Estaing. You don't need to worry too much about him. The left-wing has definitely had enough of being suppressed for seven years. No matter how Giscard d'Estaing tries to form a coalition, as long as you outperform him and pose a threat to him, even if other left-wing parties that have sided with Giscard d'Estaing will also switch back to you, provided that you still want to take them on!'

'Then let's analyse it in terms of Giscard d'Estaing.'

'There is no doubt that Giscard d'Estaing has been in office for seven years, and he will certainly highlight his achievements over the past seven years in the next general election, in order to arouse people's recognition and support for him.'

'He wants to increase his prestige, so if you want to win, you must seriously undermine his prestige and make voters lose confidence in him.'

'In this way, you need to contrast with him, so that when voters think of him, they will think of you.'

'The best way is undoubtedly to attack his shortcomings and seize on them, and then present your ideas and demonstrate your talents.'

François Mitterrand's eyes lit up. Xia Yu's idea was indeed very practical. He couldn't help but feel a little excited, and hurriedly asked, 'So what exactly should I do? Attack him with the media? Are you planning to buy newspapers on a large scale?'

'The newspaper will definitely be acquired!'

Xia Yu said slowly, and his unhurried tone made François Mitterrand feel a little more certain about his hasty mood, and his heart grew more and more excited.

Xia Yu recalled the disruptive operation that François Mitterrand's campaign team had come up with in his previous life. He raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said slowly, 'My method is to make a documentary film called "Lone Man Destain". The content of this film is very simple, which is to start from scratch and review the political stains and defeats of Giscard Destain with extremely sharp ridicule. This film will be shown to the public for free. If the cinema is unwilling, then pay them to show it.'

'As long as public opinion is aroused, I think voters will be willing to watch a free movie. If voters go to the movies, then you've succeeded.'

'Even Die-hard Giscard voters will be curious, and once they go to the movies, some of them will definitely change their minds.'

'Not only that, but before each of your campaign rallies, you can show the movie first, and then you can give a targeted speech. This will create a strong contrast and make your speech extremely effective.'

'As for how to make the movie, I think you know better than anyone else the defeat and taint of Giscard d'Estaing. With your connections, you should be able to find a movie company to make it. I will provide the funds needed for filming in a legal manner.'

'Of course, just to be on the safe side, if you have the connections, you might as well introduce me to someone. I'll have someone buy a portion of the cinemas, so that even if Giscard d'Estaing exerts pressure, the film can still be screened normally.'

Having said this, Xia Yu felt a little thirsty, so he picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, looking at François Mitterrand, who was beaming with a clearly agitated expression.

Seeing that François Mitterrand seemed to want to speak, Xia Yu waved his hand and said before him, 'I also hope that you will set up your campaign team as soon as possible. In terms of finance, I will select a capable partner for you, and all your needs can be conveyed through him at that time. You can go ahead and hold large rallies without having to save money, I can afford to pay for it no matter how much it costs!'

'One more thing, I hope you can provide a list of French media, including local radio stations, newspapers and magazines. You need to indicate the political stance of these media. I will try my best to acquire some of the right-wing media that support Giscard d'Estaing, and of course I will not let go of the left-wing and neutral media.'

'Is this enough?'

François Mitterrand immediately nodded and said, 'That's enough, Mr. Xia, you have given me super support, I don't think there is anything I am not satisfied with.'

Although Xia Yu had planted people in his team, François Mitterrand didn't really mind, and he didn't dare to object!

After all, he had taken Xia Yu's money, and he had to let Xia Yu know everything about his situation, so that he could support him more thoroughly.

He was already over 60 years old, and had been immersed in politics for nearly 40 years. He understood long ago that capitalist money was not so easy to come by.

But isn't that the essence of capitalism?

He had long since become accustomed to it and adapted.

'Mr Mitterrand, I will not go to France to avoid the attention of some people. I will arrange for someone to liaise with you on all matters. If you have anything to communicate with me, please call the number on this satellite phone. One of them can always get in touch with me.'

With that, Xia Yu took out a card full of phone numbers and handed it to François Mitterrand, who immediately took it with both hands, looked at it, and then placed it solemnly in his inside pocket.

'Okay, I know what to do.'

...

After chatting for another ten minutes, François Mitterrand looked at the time and offered to leave.

That night, Xia Yu boarded a cruise ship again and returned to Xiangjiang under the cover of night.

He would not underestimate the intelligence systems of major powers. The longer he stayed on the island, the more likely he would be exposed. If the Rothschild family knew his whereabouts, it was not impossible that they would link him to François Mitterrand.

Before François Mitterrand successfully came to power and achieved his goals, Xia Yu did not want to be discovered by the Rothschild family, otherwise it was doubtful whether the Rothschild family could be dealt a heavy blow.

Even a clay figure has some anger, let alone Xia Yu, a big boss?

Whether it is to take revenge on the Rothschild family for repeatedly cheating him, or to expand the growth space for the Jiuding consortium, the Rothschild family must be bled!

The sovereign debt crisis in Latin America hasn't erupted yet, and the time is not yet right for Canada, so let's start with France!