American tax officials

Chapter 331 Come on, let's start the war!

After Osatoval left, David looked at Nison, Bucky, and Simmons, and asked, "How's the handover going? Have you all taken care of things?"

After confirming his entry date into headquarters, he applied to Donald to have the three of them transferred in as well, and that has now been approved.

"No problem."

The three answered in unison, their expressions revealing a hint of anticipation.

Although they joined the State Administration of Taxation, the three of them still held the position of tax inspector, but the position of tax inspector at the State Administration of Taxation was far more valuable than that of a local tax inspector.

Furthermore, holding the position of tax inspector in the State Administration of Taxation means that once a promotion opportunity arises, there is a chance for rapid advancement.

"Then let's go say goodbye to everyone!"

David stood up, pushed open the door, and walked out of the office.

When Keppel, who was on duty, saw him come out, he immediately came up to him and said, "Chief, Chief João of the State Bureau has arrived, as well as Chief Keanu of the West Suburbs Branch, Deputy Chief Lewis, and several high-ranking officials from the District Branches. They are currently waiting in the Inspector's Office."

"understood."

David stepped into the elevator and soon arrived at the floor where the inspectors' offices were located.

Upon his arrival, the inspectors who had been whispering in the hall fell silent instantly, and all eyes turned to him.

"Chief David."

Just then, João, Keanu, Lewis, and others who were sitting down also came over to greet them.

"Director João, I didn't know you were coming. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"Not at all, I just saw that you're going to take up your new post at headquarters on the 12th, so I came here specifically to see you off..."

João's feelings were somewhat complicated when he said this.

Since David arrived in California, the state's tax revenue has skyrocketed, and the state commissioner himself has benefited greatly. So he really didn't want David to leave.

On the other hand, David was promoted to the decision-making level of the General Administration, which changed him from a subordinate to a leader. This naturally made David somewhat envious and jealous.

"Director João, thank you so much for coming to see me off..."

In the following time, Keanu Reeves, Lewis, and a group of district officers came up one by one to express their reluctance to part and to wish each other well.

After agreeing to their requests, David shook hands with the senior officials, tax chief, and auditors of the Los Angeles IRS, thanking them for their support and cooperation during this period.

"Alright everyone, the Los Angeles IRS is now in your hands. I'm off!"

"Chief David, remember to come back and visit often!"

"Chief David, please pay more attention to our Los Angeles IRS!"

"Chief David..."

Amid the inspectors' reluctant farewells, David and Buckyson Simmons took the elevator to the lobby on the first floor, then got into a car.

Upon returning to the apartment building, he immediately called the landlord and discussed the matter of terminating the lease with him.

Given his status, the landlord naturally wouldn't dare to do anything as unethical as taking damage assessments with a lantern.

In addition to returning his deposit in full, because the lease term had not yet expired, the other party even said they would refund him the rent for the remaining days in installments.

Of course, David's monthly bonuses are more than enough to live comfortably, so he wouldn't be short of a little money and declined the other party's offer.

In the following time, David began packing his luggage.

Actually, he didn't have much stuff, just some clothes. As for other daily necessities, he could buy them when he got to Washington, D.C., so there was no need to bring a lot of things with him.

In less than half an hour, his luggage was packed into a suitcase, and his work schedule for tomorrow was ready.

……

Senna Island, on the east coast of New York.

In the manor's conference room, almost all the Freemasons were gathered, including Murdoch, who had recently suffered a major setback in his life.

Even though several days had passed since the News Corp incident, he still looked extremely haggard, clearly indicating that these past few days had not been easy for him.

Apart from him, everyone else present also appeared very somber.

Many of them can't even remember the last time they held Freemason meetings so frequently.

But there was no other way; David and the Ansar Group's relentless pressure forced them to gather their forces every few days to discuss how to deal with the situation.

"Murdoch, you didn't handle the News Corporation matter decisively enough; you must take responsibility for this!"

The atmosphere remained silent for a long time before a accusatory voice rang out. Everyone turned to look and saw that it was Joshua Morgen who had spoken.

It's not hard to understand why he criticized it.

Their group had finally made the difficult decision to cut their losses, but the cut wasn't thorough enough, which allowed the Anssa Group and David to somewhat benefit from the situation, which is unacceptable.

After Joshua Mogen made those remarks, many people in the audience cast disapproving glances at Murdoch.

"I've tried my best to do as the group says, but the FBI reacted too quickly, and there's not much I can do..."

At this moment, Murdoch was also feeling somewhat annoyed.

In truth, he didn't want to come to this meeting at all. After all, with the loss of News Corporation, he no longer had much leverage to sit here; coming here would only subject him to disdain and criticism.

However, he knew that today's meeting was a counterattack against David, who had ruined everything for him and caused him to lose face in his later years, and he was no longer capable of retaliating.

But he was eager to know what kind of retaliation the group would take, and that was his biggest motivation for coming here today.

"Heh, you still have no solution? After all, this is a company you built from scratch. You don't want to see it completely destroyed, do you?"

"I heard that after the group decided to let you 'self-destruct,' you personally called David, trying to sell us out, didn't you?"

"Maybe it's already been sold, otherwise why would News Corporation's 'self-destruction' be so minor?"

"..."

Many people present then began to mock and ridicule.

Anyway, Murdoch doesn't have much capital left, so they're not afraid to offend him.

"alright!"

A shout interrupted the jeers, and when everyone saw that it came from Henrietta, they wisely shut their mouths.

"Even if News Corporation is gone, Murdoch is still a member of our group, and he has made tremendous contributions to our group over the years. I trust him, so let's stop with these accusations and doubts!"

Although Henrietta said this on the surface, he was actually very dissatisfied with Murdoch for not completely destroying News Corporation.

But in order to prevent internal strife within the group, that was the only thing he could say.

"Although News Corporation has fallen into the hands of David and the Ansar, the good thing is that the group is currently severely damaged and will not recover for some time. We don't need to worry about using this organization against us for the time being."

Prescott, the patriarch of the Rockefeller family, made these remarks.

Henrietta nodded in approval, then asked, "What are your thoughts on David taking up his post at the IRS headquarters in two days?"

The people present looked at each other, but no one dared to speak.

Now that David's appointment as a senior official in the IRS is a done deal, there's nothing they can do to change it.

The position of the National Tax Inspector General is so powerful that once they take office, they will definitely suffer the consequences!

So this question is not easy to answer.

After a minute of silence, California Governor Bogwana, seemingly unable to contain himself, spoke up: "Mr. Henrietta, once David becomes the tax inspector, he will have jurisdiction over any tax-related case nationwide. If he then extends his jurisdiction to places like Wall Street and Silicon Valley, we'll be in big trouble!"

As soon as he finished speaking, many people present changed their expressions.

Aside from the Federal Reserve, the most important assets of the Freemason group are in Wall Street and Silicon Valley.

Once David takes office, he will conduct a tax audit of these two places in the same way he investigated Los Angeles, and the price he will have to pay will be something they absolutely cannot afford.

"Since you dare to bring this up, you must have some solutions, right?"

Henrietta looked at Bogwana.

"Yes, I've actually mentioned this strategy before, and some people have already done it: target their tax laws and repeal them. Even if David becomes the IRS Inspector General, what difference would that make from a toothless tiger?"

"Repealing the tax reform bill is tantamount to declaring war on the IRS!"

"No, no, we just lost News Corporation, and David is currently allied with Onsar Group. If we openly push to repeal this bill now, we have no chance of winning!"

"..."

As soon as Bogwana proposed this solution, it was met with opposition from many people present.

"Heh, going straight to war with the IRS? Aren't we already at war? You say News Corporation is gone, but that's precisely why we're doing this. Otherwise, we might never have another chance!"

Bogwana was equally unceremonious, responding with a cold laugh.

A hint of suspicion flashed in Joshua's eyes, and he immediately questioned, "Borgwana, what do you mean by that?"

"Don't forget, the midterm elections are next month, and all the seats in Congress will change hands. We've lost News Corp., so how many seats do you think we'll still have in Congress this time?"

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone's expression changed again, including Henrietta's.

They've been so overwhelmed by David lately that they've completely forgotten about the midterm elections.

Looking back now, it seems they made a huge mistake.

They still managed to lose News Corporation!

It's important to understand that for those legislative candidates to succeed in the midterm elections next month or later, media packaging and promotion are crucial.

Now that News Corporation is gone, what will they use to promote or support their members of Congress?

"So, before Congress changes hands and while we still have power in Congress, we must fight to repeal the tax laws. If we succeed, the IRS will be largely crippled. As for those Onssa people, once they see the IRS has no value to them, they will naturally leave. All our difficulties will be resolved, and without obstacles, building another news corporation will be a piece of cake for us!"

Hearing these remarks, many people present showed interest.

Because Bogwana is absolutely right. The midterm elections are coming up next month, and without a strong propaganda machine, they certainly won't be able to retain many seats in parliament.

Since Congress hasn't been re-elected yet, they still wield considerable power within it, and with a bit of effort, they might be able to repeal the black tax bill.

Otherwise, once the midterm elections arrive, their power in Congress will be weakened, and they will be powerless to repeal the black tax bill.

"Borgwana is right, we have to take the gamble!"

"I agree. The midterm elections won't wait for anyone. We have to take a gamble while we still have the strength, otherwise it will be too late!"

"Once the tax law is repealed, all our problems will indeed be solved; it's worth the gamble!"

……

Joshua is a decisive person, and after hearing that he stood up to support him, many people at the scene followed suit.

After the crowd responded, the scene gradually quieted down, and everyone turned their attention to Henrietta, waiting for his decision.

Finally, after a full three minutes, Henrietta's face hardened, and she said, "Fine, then let's fight him!"

After saying that, he looked at a man sitting in the second row of the back seats on his left and said, "Longman, you are a senior senator; you should take the lead in pushing this forward!"

The man named Langman, whose name was mentioned, tensed up and immediately replied, "Mr. Henrietta, this matter is of great importance, I... I'm afraid I'm not up to the task..."

A person who can rise to the level of a senator is certainly not stupid. David has brought down News Corporation, forced Swiss Bank to bow down, and has many other impressive achievements. With such a ruthless style, even a senator would not dare to go against him.

"As I said before, you're a senior senator, and only your leadership will carry weight in this matter. You don't need to be afraid of him; you represent Congress. David wouldn't dare do anything to you. Otherwise, those three from Pipps wouldn't have gotten away unscathed last time. So you don't need to refuse!"

Henrietta knew about the three members of Congress who jumped out to attack the Black Tax Act last time, but those three were just members of the House of Representatives, whose influence was much less than that of senators.

David wouldn't dare to kill these three, so he certainly wouldn't dare to harm senators, which is why he wasn't too worried about it.

(End of this chapter)