Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, I, the rice class leader

Kan Tongpu was invited to participate in the founding of the Bank of East Asia. At that time, his momentum and status could not be compared with that of the Li brothers. As a result, he later became the actual helmsman of the Bank of East Asia.

Are the methods and vision of these people a joke?
  The Jian family is indeed as beautiful as the sun rising and the flowers are blooming, but it is not enough in Jian Dongpu's eyes.

Money is like water, it is an extension of power and is prevalent in all walks of life.

Knowing this well, Jian Dongpu arranged for Jian Qiang to study abroad early on, and even refused Jian Qiang's request to work at the Bank of East Asia after returning to Hong Kong.

Instead, let Jian Jianqiang do the big job, just to let him use this identity to enter the political arena!
  As Gao Yao's influence among the people deepened, Jian Dongpu became happier that his son was getting closer to Gao Yao.

Jian Dongpu has a very sophisticated vision, and he sees that the route Gao wants to take is the road to power...

The problem is that Ding Xishao from the Gao family is almost none...

And Gaoyao's popularity is like a big river!
  As the saying goes, water flows downwards, and the water flowing from this big river will fill any depression it passes through.

In this way, Jian Jianqiang received Gao Yao's popularity. The longer he stayed with Gao Yao and the more things he did, the more popularity he received.

According to Jian Dongpu's judgment, within one or two years at most, Aqiang will be awarded the title of unofficial Justice of the Peace, thus officially entering the political arena.

For the Jian family, this was an absolutely important matter. How could he tolerate Jian Yueqing's irresponsible remarks?

When his father was angry, Jian Yueqing, a son, naturally did not dare to stand up to him. He changed the topic and said, "Dad, in fact, I also care about my second brother. They are all members of my family. Of course I want my second brother to prosper."

"But my second brother has been hanging out with Benachi and Ma Wenhui recently to discuss the reform plan of the former Hong Kong governor."

Benedict was 26 years old and a Westerner. He studied at Westminster College and Cambridge University. He became a practicing lawyer in London in 1943. In 1945, he arrived on Hong Kong Island with the Royal Navy and settled here. In 1946, Benachi joined the Hong Kong Bar Association.

This person is a foreign lawyer and very popular in the foreign world.

And that Ma Wenhui is the fourth son of Ma Yingbiao, the young owner of Xianshi Department Store.

In his early years, he worked as a buyer for a company in London, so he got to know many British MPs and other political figures. After returning to Hong Kong, he was ordered by former Governor Yeung Muki to study how to implement Hong Kong people's "taking charge of the country", which is what Yeung Muki had previously said. proposed reform plan.

To put it simply, it is political reform.

Yang Mucci's plan is to achieve autonomy for Hong Kong Island. This plan is in line with the wishes of the newly elected Labor Party in London, but it is not suitable for Hong Kong Island.

Because Hong Kong Island is leased and not sovereign, it naturally cannot govern itself.

This plan is very dangerous, and if you don't do it right, you can easily fall into a pit of fire.

"Aqiang has a sense of propriety, so don't worry about this matter."

In fact, Jian Dongpu had known about this for a long time, and he also had a bit of a headache over it. This is the bad thing about lawyers. It is easy to become a public knowledge and become cynical because of it.

Aqiang has this kind of shadow...

"know."

Jian Yueqing had basically achieved his goal, so he changed the subject: "Dad, do you think the Li family will agree?"

"His leaving like this is equivalent to interrupting Uncle Li's arrangement. It's hard to agree, right?"

Li Fuhe was not a prominent figure in the Bank of East Asia, but outside, under the arrangement of Li Zifang, he became the honorary treasurer and member of the vestry of St. Paul's Church of the Anglican Church in 1945. In 1946, he became a member of the Hong Kong Island Society for the Protection of Children and further became a protector. Joint Honorary Treasurer of the Children's Society.

According to Jian Yueqing's understanding, Li Fuhe's next step is to become the chairman of the Society for the Protection of Children.

This is the inheritance arranged by Li Zifang, and anyone with a discerning eye can understand it at a glance.

All arrangements actually revolve around the Bank of East Asia. As Li Fuhe's status in society increases, he will inevitably become the assistant manager of the Bank of East Asia like Li Zifang before him, and then the general manager.

Now that Li Fuhe is leaving, Li Zifang's plan has failed.

"Look at things from a long perspective."

Jian Dongpu said to Jian Yueqing: "On the bright side, if Fuhe is not here, it is natural for me to arrange for you to become the manager."

Yes, Li Fuhe and Jian Yueqing are competitors. Under Jian Dongpu's arrangement, Jian Yueqing is implicitly overpowering Li Fuhe.

So Li Zi just laid it out from the outside.

The Bank of East Asia is currently the largest Chinese bank in Hong Kong Island. Although the secret fight between them did not involve weapons, it was still more dangerous.

"But on the other side."

Jian Dongpu considered it and said, "This shows that the doctor is ready to have a good relationship with the Li family."

Jian Yueqing was stunned, with a worried look on her face.

Although he had resentment towards Gao Yao, he had to admit Dr. Gao's current influence among the people.

It is true that Li Fuhe left the Li family, but there are still people in the Bank of East Asia in the other rooms of the Li family.

If Dr. Gao starts to favor the Li family, will other forces in the Bank of East Asia show favor to the Li family?
  Will it further affect the second brother's importance in the doctor's heart?
  I have to think deeply.

The most important thing is, is the doctor starting to be wary of the Jian family? It doesn't make sense.

Jian Yueqing immediately said: "Dad, do you mean that the Li family will definitely agree?"

"Of course he would agree."

Jian Dongpu concluded: "Dr. Gao is like the rain to Li Zifang, and he will never refuse."

"What's more, although the components of the alliance are a bit complicated, they are still capable of running a bank."

"only…"

Jian Dongpu thought about it and said: "How big this bank can be depends on who wins the battle and who gets the fat deer."

"Dad, although the party and the country are at a disadvantage for a while."

Jian Yueqing said optimistically: "I heard that the party and state are preparing to re-engage in financial policies. When the people's hearts and minds are with them, I don't think it will be difficult to take control of the country again."

"It's easy to think about."

Jian Dongpu said: "Politics is an elusive thing. No one knows who will be responsible for this name on a given day."

"only."

Jian Dongpu was quite suspicious: "Dr. Gao is very close to Lianhe. Could it be that he is optimistic about it?"

This is what Jian Dongpu doesn't understand the most about Gao Yao.

In the earliest days, Hong Kong Island was a popular place for revolution. Many of the Wuyi Gang participated in the revolution and sent money and food to the revolution.

Of course, the rewards are also very generous, just like Li Yutang among the nine elders.

When this leader was in Hong Kong, he actively participated in the revolution and supported the founding father. Later, the founding father came to power in Guangfu, and he was appointed to Guangfu. At that time, he was already on the verge of bankruptcy.

As a result, a few months after taking up the position of Provincial Minister of Finance, he was already rich with hundreds of thousands of dollars. His personal investment in real estate on Hong Kong Island alone exceeded [-] dollars.

In less than ten years after the Revolution of [-], Li Yutang has transformed into the "Insurance King". He controls two Western-style banks, six insurance companies and three real estate investment loan companies under his name, and his business covers Hong Kong Island, Guangfu and Shanghai. Waiting places.

As the saying goes, success is also Xiao He, and defeat is also Xiao He.

Li Yutang prospered because of politics, but also declined because of politics. The speed of his rise and decline is eye-catching.

The lesson this brings to the prominent families in Hong Kong is that the family will never be deeply involved in politics. Those who will participate can only be individual children of the family.

It is indeed quite rare for someone like Gao Yao to bet on that side early.

Jian Dongpu didn't quite understand. He thought it was because Dr. Gao was the founder of the Gao family, so he needed to take risks?

Thinking about it again, Dr. Gao is the only head of the Gao family, so it is normal for him to take risks and retire with his country.

Jian Yueqing asked: "Dad, I'm afraid the Li family won't agree, right?"

Jian Dongpu glanced at his eldest son implicitly. He was only suitable to stay by his side. Under A Qiang's care, he might also become the general manager of the Bank of East Asia in the future.

The position of chairman is definitely not acceptable.

"Ah Qing." Jian Dongpu can be regarded as the second generation pioneer of the Jian family. The Jian family should be prospered by his own hands, and the family business needs to be maintained and carried forward by the brothers Jian Qiang and Jian Yueqing.

He said: "When you have free time, you should not only read Spanish, but also read history books."

"Don't you think eggs can't be put in one basket?"

Jian Yueqing's face turned red, and he said hurriedly: "I'm sorry, Dad, I didn't think so deeply."

"Uncle Li has six sons and three daughters, so he can indeed bet on many sides."

"I'm glad you realize that."

Jian Dongpu thought that even though he was a dog, he still had some brains and his reactions were smart enough. He thought deeply and said, "I think Fuhe has made up his mind."

Jian Yueqing immediately beamed with joy.

Jian Dongpu glanced at him, and then said: "You must be calm during this period and don't do anything conspicuous."

Jian Yueqing asked: "Dad, shouldn't you do more beautiful things so that people have nothing to say?"

"Idiot."

Jian Dongpu scolded: "You are my son. As long as you don't make mistakes, that is your greatest ability."

"The more you do, the more mistakes you make, the more people will find fault."

He followed up and said: "As long as you have a doctor's mind, I will go to worship the grandfather."

Jian Yueqing laughed dryly, then frowned and said, "Dad, I know I'm stupid, but don't laugh at me like that."

"Looking at the entire Hong Kong Island, which youngster can compare with the Doctor?"

"It's good to know."

"Someone else will do the adventurous and pioneering things."

Jian Dongpu warned his son: "Your main task is to stay steady and not move in all directions."

Jian Yueqing silently kept it in mind, thinking to himself, it seems that his second brother is doing adventurous and pioneering things.

"How long has it been since you had coffee with Aqiang?"

Jian Yueqing was speechless.

The younger brother is the most powerful person in society, but the older brother can only stay at home and be a coward. In this case, naturally there is no way to sit and drink coffee together.

"Aqiang often mentioned to me that when he was little, he would always follow you, just like a follower."

"As the eldest brother, you should be more open-minded and proactive."

Jian Dongpu said: "Let's have coffee with Aqiang, and the women at home should also go shopping at Chow Tai Fook."

Jian Yueqing quickly agreed.

"As for what you mentioned earlier about Aqiang's communication with Benaqui and Ma Wenhui."

Jian Dongpu said expressionlessly: "At a suitable time, ask Aqiang if he has considered the doctor's opinion?"

"But I think Aqiang should have already had this idea."

Only then did Jian Yueqing realize that the main reason why his father asked him to drink coffee with his second brother was this. He quickly said: "I understand, dad, don't worry, I will make it clear to my second brother."

Seeing that Jian Dongpu remained silent, he respectfully left.

Jian Dongpu, on the other hand, looked thoughtful as Jian Yueqing walked away.

Dr. Gao went to the Li family instead of the Feng family. Is it because the Feng family has the most direct relationship with Jane?
  Playing with balance?

Jian Dongpu frowned, for the Wuyi Trade Union?
  He sighed, Dr. Gao still wanted to get his hands into the Wuyi Union.

It's just that some people in the Wuyi Gang had some complaints against Dr. Gao because of the things that benefited the family.

If you operate like this now, if you don't do it well in the future, it will be like fighting between dragons and tigers.

……

With Jian Qiang's sharpness, he had already thought of this, and before Jian Yueqing could show off his power, he had already taken the initiative to find Gao Yao.

"I want brother."

Jian Jianqiang's face was flushed, and he looked very excited.

As a lawyer, you are always dealing with power, and it is easy to point out the dark side of society.

Jian Jianqiang believes that many of the current problems on Hong Kong Island are due to the fact that the people have no voice and are not democratic enough, so other political systems need to participate.

He called it the Reform Society.

Gao Yao agrees with Jian Jianqiang's judgment on the current situation of Hong Kong Island society, but he does not agree with some of the concepts mentioned by Jian Jianqiang: "Democratic autonomy?"

Jian Jianqiang said enthusiastically: "Yes, Brother Yao."

"Hong Kong Island is not democratic enough, so Chinese people have always had no status. To change it, someone must stand up and lead it."

Gao Yao smiled slightly: "Aqiang, I saw you right, you are a progressive young man."

Jian Jianqiang said hurriedly: "This is all about my words and deeds."

Gao Yao laughed and thought to himself, I didn't teach you about democracy and self-government.

"Aqiang."

Gao Yao asked: "You studied abroad, drank foreign ink, and know a lot."

"Since you are so concerned about the current social situation of Hong Kong Island."

"Then tell me, why are there so few factories on Hong Kong Island? Even if there are, they are mainly labor-intensive manufacturing industries such as textile factories."

"why?"

Jian Jianqiang was stunned. He didn't expect that the topic would come to this.

Gao Yao said slowly: "The current population of Hong Kong Island is nearly 200 million, and nine out of ten of them are illiterate."

He emphasized: "The neighbors are illiterate and don't know how to operate machinery, so they can only do this kind of mechanical labor-selling work."

It is said that technology is the primary productive force, but for a country, knowledge is the primary productive force.

In later generations, the reason why the East was able to take over most of the West's production was partly because of its abundant manpower. The most important reason was because it popularized education, eliminated illiteracy, and trained a large number of science students.

This is the power of knowledge!

"You tell the neighbors about democracy and self-government, but the neighbors just want to have enough to eat."

"But...but..."

Jian Qiang felt a little ashamed.

Gao Yao then said with a smile: "Ah Qiang, your idea is very good. Democracy is indeed the mainstream of the world today, but it is not suitable for Hong Kong Island at the moment."

"I thought…"

Gao Yao couldn't help but look at the north. After 48 years, the country was about to change. After that, this country would erect the backbone for the Chinese through the Korean War in 2 years.

Hong Kong Island will become the only window for the North to the outside world, and its status is extremely important.

At this time, it is inappropriate to pursue democratic autonomy on Hong Kong Island.

Gao Yao looked at Jian Jianqiang's expectant eyes, and then said slowly: "We can strive for a limited democratic election mechanism." (End of this chapter)