Chapter 273 Armed troops surround the governor's mansion
On the banks of the Schuylkill River, the governor's second official residence.
Bogwana was handling government affairs in his office when a sudden knock on the door made him stop his thoughts. He immediately shouted: "Come in."
Next In a second, Winiford pushed the door open and said with an urgent expression: "Mr. Governor, Director Hancauson called just now. He said that David went to the bureau to find him and took out the He had no choice but to remove the police officers."
"What!"
Borgwana immediately became furious when he heard this.
He was not angry at Hancauson for transferring the people, he was angry at David knowing that he had sent a signal to save the Sackler family, but he still refused to give him face!
This is a slap in his face!
“Go and notify the National Guard and ask them to transfer a company over. I want to see if the person I want to protect can really move!”
“Transfer the National Guard. Guard, this..."
There was a trace of embarrassment on Winiford's face.
The National Guard belongs to the state government, and as the governor, Borgwana naturally has the right to mobilize it.
But the National Guard is a branch of the military. Once mobilized, it will inevitably attract the attention of all parties.
These days, through various forces, they have managed to suppress the media reports that they are protecting the Sackler family. Once this army is mobilized, it will be difficult to suppress the news.
Once it breaks out and becomes hot news, there will be big trouble.
"It's only a company, so why panic? Just listen to me and don't worry, go ahead!"
"Okay, Mr. Governor..."
Seeing that Borgwana is so determined, Winiford If you dare to continue admonishing, you can only agree.
The National Guard has a military base in Los Angeles, and soon, a company of about 120 soldiers was transferred to the second official residence.
The news soon spread to the municipal bureau of the National Taxation Bureau.
"Fake, this damn Borgwana actually dares to call in the National Guard. Is he determined to protect the Sackler family?"
"Asshole, just for a mere lie. Drug dealers, even the National Guard was dispatched. Our California governor is really powerful."
"..."
In the director's office, Nissenbaki and others were scolding him. Non-stop.
Originally, they thought that after the police station was settled, the governor should retreat in spite of the difficulties. After all, if this matter got serious, it would definitely be the IRS who would take over.
Because they now have complete criminal evidence about the Sackler family, no matter how powerful Governor Borgwana is, he can't continue to protect a group of tax evaders, right?
What I didn’t expect was that the governor not only had no intention of retreating from the difficulties, but actually took a cruel move and directly mobilized the National Guard.
Isn’t it clear that we are going to fight the IRS to the end?
"Director, what should we do now?"
A few people looked at David, who looked silent and looked away. After a pause, David picked up his phone. , dialed Donald’s number...
Washington, D.C., Bureau of Internal Revenue.
Seeing that it was David calling, Donald immediately picked up the call: "What's wrong David?"
"Deputy Director Donald, there is something I want to inform you about. , it’s like this...”
A few minutes later, Donald’s face became serious, and he replied: “Wait a moment, we will discuss it here before giving you an answer.”
"Okay."
After ending the call, Donald immediately asked his secretary to notify Obadiah and other senior officials of the IRS, and he quickly came to the conference room.
Not long after, Obadiah, Vertonghen, Lahan and other senior officials who received the notice also filed in.
One of them, Lahan, was even more dissatisfied and asked: "Deputy Director Donald, why are you calling us here in such a hurry?"
"It's about the Sackler family. "
"What happened to them?"
There was a trace of doubt on the faces of everyone present.
These senior officials know that David has recently been investigating the Sackler family.
However, this family is notorious and its position in the Yutai group is not important, so in the end they acquiesced to David's approach.
“David’s investigation and evidence collection on this family has basically been completed, and he is just about to make an arrest. However... members of this family are currently in the official residence of the Governor of California.”
“ What, how did they end up at the California Governor’s Mansion?”
Regarding this news, all the senior executives present also expressed surprise.
"Not only that, according to news from Los Angeles, in order to prevent the Sacklers from being arrested by David's people, Governor Borgwana even called in the National Guard to protect them."
"What, how could this happen..."
Everyone present was shocked when the news came out.
"Wait a minute...Although Borgwana is from Utah, based on my understanding of him, it is impossible for him to protect a notorious family in such a big way. There must be something behind this. Hidden secrets..."
"No matter what the secret is, don't forget whose hands our inspector died a few days ago, so the Sackler family must be punished!"
Donald fell behind, Many people at the scene wanted to speak but stopped.
Although I don’t know why Borgwana is so determined to protect the Sackler family, with his background network and the political energy he can exert, he can shake up their IRS.
Judging from the current situation, if the IRS insists on arresting people, it will definitely conflict with the politician known as the Little President of the United States.
But as Donald said now, after all, their auditor died at the hands of the children of the Sackler family. If this family cannot be severely punished to set an example, it will also be detrimental to the majesty of their IRS. It caused a big blow.
What a dilemma!
The atmosphere at the scene was frozen for a long time, and a senior executive suggested: "How about... let's call Borgwana and talk to him about this matter and see if there is any solution. ?”
“No, we can’t talk to him!”
A stern voice of objection sounded, and everyone turned around to see that it was Lahan who said it.
“Director Lahan, what do you say?”
Obadiah asked immediately.
"Borgwana has even mobilized the National Guard, which is enough to prove that he must be determined to protect this family. If we call him and talk to him, once the negotiation breaks down, then It’s because our IRS has a direct conflict with him, Borgwana, so I think...it’s better to leave the decision-making power on this matter to David!”
Lahan’s idea is also very simple! , this matter is not a dilemma for them, then they will not veto or express support, anyway, leave it to David to handle it himself.
Once David and Borgwana conflict, it would be best if Borgwana retreats.
If the other party gives up without hesitation and chooses to make things worse, and if the situation is really bad, they can also choose to push David out and take the blame.
Anyway, David made his own decision and has nothing to do with the top management of our IRS. I'm giving you an explanation by dealing with him. Let's continue to be nice. You care about your state and I'll collect my taxes. We are still good friends!
Donald was not a fool. Of course he heard that if Lahan did this, it would be very detrimental to David. He immediately retorted: "Director Lahan, what did you say, David?" Since he has called us to inquire, we must either firmly support him, tell him not to do it, or let him do it. What do you mean by letting him make his own decision? Do you want him to set up a new IRS? "
Lahan spread his hands and sneered: "Okay, if we express our firm support for him, then we will really break up with this Borgwana. With the political power he can exert, With the help of the Freemasons, what is our situation?"
"Well...I think Director Lahan is right, we can't take such a big risk."
< br>"I also agree with Director Lahan. After all, this matter is indeed a dilemma now, but between these two dilemmas, we must establish a point where we can advance and retreat. This point is David!"
"..."
In the conference room, senior executives continued to express their support for Lahan's words, which made Donald's mood even lower.
“I also think that this method is the most appropriate at present. What do you think, Director Obadiah?”
Now, it was Vertonghen’s turn to speak out, who had been silent all this time. .
Obadiah did not rush to answer, but looked at Donald and asked: "Deputy Director Donald, do you think there is a better plan than this?"
"I..." Donald didn't want to see David facing the risk of taking the blame, but if he were to find a more suitable way now, he really couldn't find one now.
"If that's the case, then let's do it..."
As Obadiah's words fell, the matter was finalized, and everyone started talking. Walked out of the conference room.
After Donald sat blankly for a few minutes, he picked up the phone and dialed David's number...
Los Angeles, Municipal Bureau of Internal Revenue.
After finishing the call with Donald, David's eyes showed a spark.
The General Administration seems to let him make his own decision and do whatever he wants, but he is not a fool. How could he not understand that if something went wrong in this matter, he might be taken into custody? Taking the blame.
And from Donald's words, he also learned that this vicious and disgusting idea was proposed by Deputy Director Lahan.
“Lahan, I have recorded this grudge!”
Not only did this Lahan disgust him this time, but he had also obstructed him many times before. When he enters the General Bureau in the future, he will definitely take revenge for what he has done now!
But the top priority now is to resolve the Sackler family matter first.
"Let me decide, okay, then I will do the second largest one, see who is afraid of who!"
David murmured, then picked up the phone and dialed A number: "California Department of Armed Forces, I'm David..."
An hour later, a car arrived at the Second Official Residence on the Schuylkill River.
The car door opened, and Nissen, Bucky, Simmons, and the other three were the first to get out, and finally David got out.
"Please inform Governor Borgwana that our Director David wants to see him!"
The National Guard soldiers stationed here nodded, and then quickly Stepped inside to report.
In the office, Borgwana and Winiford were discussing something. A knock on the door interrupted them. The former had to stop talking and said: "Come in."
The soldier pushed the door open and saluted and said: "Mr. Governor, Director David of the Internal Revenue Service has arrived outside and said he wants to see you."
"David is here?"
Both Borgwana and Winiford were a little surprised, and then the former said: "Tell him, I am very busy and don't have time to see him..."
"Wait..."
Winiford immediately interrupted, and then said: "Mr. Governor, this David is a guy who will never give up until he reaches his goal. If you don't see him, He may go to other places to cause trouble. It might be better to meet him and give him some warning in person."
Borgwana thought about it and thought it made sense. Then he said to the soldier: "Then bring him in and wait for me in the living room."
Soon after, David was brought into the living room.
A few minutes later, Borgwana and Winiford appeared.
"Director David, what kind of wind is it today? It actually blew you here."
Although Borgwana was very unhappy with David, he naturally felt uncomfortable meeting him in person. Being able to put on a bad face directly is the basic quality of a politician.
“Governor Borgwana, I heard that some ‘guests’ came to your official residence. I wonder if this is the case?”
"Is there such a thing? Is there any problem?"
"I need to remind you that these guests of yours are suspected of tax crimes and are currently on the arrest list of our Los Angeles City Bureau. If If they are here, please ask them to come with us.”
David didn’t talk too much and went straight to the topic.
However, his straightforward words instantly angered Borgwana. He said coldly: "Director David, you said these people are guests of my official residence. Did you Do you think I will let you take them away?"
"So...Governor Borgwana is going to protect these people?"
"Assist?"
Borgwana stared at David and said, "David, you have to understand that according to American law, no one is a prisoner until he has been tried. In that case, what's the point of covering up?"
"Governor Borgwana, it's useless to talk about this. Our bureau already has all the criminal evidence of the Sackler family. People from this family must tell us. Let’s go!”
“What if I say they are not here and have left long ago?”
“Then let my people search. If they really left, then I Naturally, I apologize to the governor..."
"This is my official residence. Did you search it if you wanted to?"
"Governor Borgwana, I respect you and don't want to have any unpleasantness with you. As long as you hand the person over to me, I turned around and left. You know, the whole country is staring at this matter, and there is no way I can stop!"
When it came to this, David also showed his hand.
He knew that Borgwana had a lot of energy, and he also knew that he was a member of the Freemasonry, but he had no choice. The murder of Higgins set him up, and he had to punish Sackler severely. family.
Otherwise, once he backs down at this time, his reputation will inevitably plummet, and his political career will face the risk of ringing the death knell.
Therefore, even if there is a conflict with Borgwana, this is something he will not hesitate to do.
“Haha.”
Bogwana seemed to be angry and laughed, he said: “Young people don’t know the heights of the world. Do you know, even if your Director Obadiah is here? You may not dare to speak to me in this tone."
"It's a pity that he's not here today."
Borgwana directly issued an eviction order.
David frowned, and then said: "Governor Borgwana, if you don't hand the person over to me, then I will have no choice but to offend you."
" Offended?"
Borgwana looked at his National Guard security around him, and then at the people David brought with him, with some contempt in his eyes.
David didn't say anything more, turned around and walked out. When he came to the door, he took out his mobile phone and dialed a number, and said the word 'action'.
Meanwhile, the San Diego IRS armed its base.
A large number of armed members jumped into Apache, Black Hawk, and M1 series armored vehicles, and then drove out in a mighty manner.
"Oh makar...what happened? Why are there so many helicopters dispatched?"
"That's...a Black Hawk helicopter, an Apache helicopter, it must be Something big has happened."
"Wait a minute...that doesn't seem to be from the military. Look at the sign, it's the armed forces of the Internal Revenue Service!"
"The armed forces of the Internal Revenue Service? Could it be that they are going to arrest the Thacker family? But no matter how powerful this family is, there is no need for such a large armed force to be dispatched, right?"
Such a large force and It was naturally impossible to hide the equipment from the people. After seeing this scene, the people along the way all let out exclamations and speculations.
When they discovered the IRS logo engraved on the armored vehicles and helicopter units, an idea suddenly appeared in everyone's mind.
That is, this is not related to the Sackler family, which has been causing a lot of trouble recently, right?
Very possible!
After all, the Los Angeles Internal Revenue Service has been investigating the Thacker family for many days, and so far there has been no announcement that it has arrested this family or others.
So now that this large force is dispatched, it is hard to say that it is not related to the Sackler family!
We are now in the information age. Such a conspicuous incident of the IRS being dispatched with armed forces was quickly photographed and posted online by people along the way. Major social media also exploded in an instant.
In the past few days, due to the suppression by Borgwana and the Jewish groups, the media has not reported much about the Sackler family.
But now that the IRS armed forces have appeared, and the matter has become such a sensation, the media can no longer pretend to be dead. They can only go to the place where the armed forces appear to report.
(End of this chapter)