"Go and bring Wis in as well!"
Donnie looked at Bobby Mozelle who ca to see him alone, knowing that the three of them planned to et with him one by one.
Although Tang Fei was only planning to rest here for two days before continuing eastward, he still had so arrangents to make, which required collaboration between Bobby Mozelle and Westglenn, and not only them but also Salazar.
So after Bobby Mozelle left, Donnie called Salazar, inviting him to his hotel.
As Portugal’s Treasurer, Salazar felt it wasn’t inappropriate to et with Tang Fei.
Bobby Mozelle and Westglenn first arrived at Donnie’s room, and the three had so casual conversations, mainly about Tang Fei inquiring about their businesses in Portugal.
After waiting for about 20 minutes, Salazar arrived at Donnie’s room.
After Salazar got there, Donnie directly expressed his plans.
"Minister Salazar, I’m planning to invest in the construction of 100 primary and secondary schools in Portugal under the nas of Venus Investnt Bank and Breton Business Bank, with each school estimated to enroll 2000 students and cover all schooling expenses. Additionally, a scholarship system will be established to fund all expenses for 300 university students each year!"
Upon hearing Donnie’s idea, Salazar’s eyes brightened, as he understood the importance of education for a country.
Currently, Portugal’s entire population is less than 9 million, with school-age primary and secondary students numbering approximately between 900,000 and 1.8 million.
Since Portugal hasn’t yet entered a compulsory education system, Donnie’s proposal is undoubtedly beneficial for Portugal’s education.
However, after the initial excitent, Salazar quickly realized that Donnie likely wouldn’t suddenly decide to benevolently care for Portuguese students without hidden motives.
Building 100 primary and secondary schools, with each housing 2,000 students, along with staffing and construction costs among other resources, would require at least 10 million US Dollars for the initial setup, and ongoing expenses around 15 million annually.
This is not a small amount!
"Mr. Block, I’m very grateful for your generosity, but I doubt you’re rely aiming to contribute to our educational cause in Portugal, right?"
Salazar knew he couldn’t beat around the bush with Donnie in such matters and preferred to ask directly.
Donnie nodded and said, "Indeed, there are so ideas, and as friends, I plan not to hide them from you, Salazar. Let state first, this is a cooperation between us. If you’re unwilling, you can consider that I haven’t brought up this matter before."
"Alright!" Salazar nodded in agreent.
Donnie’s idea is rather straightforward: controlling a country isn’t limited to economic control; the best approach is through educational control.
primary and secondary schools would an 200,000 students. The education provided would reference so South Korean educational perspectives from later tis, focusing on ideological teachings beyond the academic curriculum.
Educating them that no matter how hard they study, their fundantal desire when they grow up should be to work for companies under Venus Investnt Bank and Breton Business Bank.
Venus Investnt Bank and Breton Business Bank would beco these students’ ultimate dream. Getting a job in these companies would bring imnse pride to their families!
There’s also another matter, which Donnie didn’t disclose to Salazar: in this process, Venus Investnt Bank and Breton Business Bank could penetrate Portugal’s education system. They could discover and nurture potential students, with the 300 scholarship recipients being these individuals.
Simply put, it’s about educating Portugal’s next generation to instill a sense of servitude in them.
A servitude towards Venus Investnt Bank and Breton Business Bank.
What Donnie plans to do in Portugal now is precisely this!
Twenty years from now, this group of educated individuals will beco the elites in various sectors in Portugal, possessing significant influence, continuing to extol Venus Bank!
And then, their words could influence more people.
Although Salazar wasn’t aware of Donnie’s deeper thoughts, he had so realizations after hearing Donnie’s words.
"Mr. Block, are you thinking of using these 100 schools to cultivate a compliance in Portugal’s next generation?"
Salazar thought more of compliance rather than servitude.
Donnie nodded and said: "Exactly, and this educational approach is beneficial for Carmona and your administration, Salazar, as everyone prefers being compliant, preventing anyone from opting for resistance due to alternative education!"
Salazar shook his head, admitting the truth in Donnie’s words, but felt there was more complexity to the issue.
"Mr. Block, your plan is too grand, I can’t give a definite answer right now; I need to discuss it with President Carmona!"
Donnie smiled and said, "Of course, additionally, there’s sothing else I need to ntion to you, Mr. Salazar. Besides these 100 primary and secondary schools, I also plan to invest in 10 elite schools in Portugal’s major cities!"
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