Chapter 376 Historical Influence and Status

On September 1982, 9, the same famous painting was published on the front pages of newspapers across Hong Kong.

The Iron Lady "Thatcher" fell down in front of the hall.

Some newspapers published photos of him with his hands on the ground, while others published photos of him kowtowing. The big news of the new governor taking office and being sworn in had to be relegated to the second page.

On that day, the Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong stocks closed at 1125 points, a sharp drop of points. The international community fled in panic, and the industries of the four major foreign companies plummeted, leaving the whole house in the red.

Business and political tycoons and government officials around the world have come to realize that the British government is weak and that the Iron Lady is strong on the outside but weak on the inside, and that the chances of the mainland taking back Hong Kong Island have skyrocketed.

Amid future uncertainties, Hong Kong stocks are destined to go through a period of turbulence, and it will be difficult to lead the economy to climb.

But difficulties are only temporary. Without storms, there will be no rainbow. The mainland has reiterated: there is no room for maneuver in sovereignty. One country, two systems, Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong, with a high degree of autonomy. The current capitalist lifestyle has remained unchanged for 50 years.

The confidence of local Chinese investors has greatly increased, and they have started to buy stocks. Overseas Chinese capital from Southeast Asia has also set off a wave of investment returning to Hong Kong.

The story begins to move forward amidst the turbulence. Under the smoke of gunpowder, Chinese capital is encroaching on international capital and taking back the rights to the Hong Kong Island market at a speed visible to the naked eye.

After Sir Edward Youde was sworn in, he signed several executive orders to reform the civil service. First, Sir John Harding-kee, the acting governor, resigned directly from the post of Chief Secretary after handing over power.

You know, the Chief Secretary is the head of the Hong Kong Government. His power is second only to the colonial Governor and he is the top executive figure.

No prime minister of a small country of similar status would resign unless he made a serious mistake.

Afterwards, Police Commissioner Hon Yi-lee announced his resignation and Deputy Political Commissioner May Henry announced his succession, shocking the police force and causing more than a dozen constitutional committee members to retire early.

More than one-third of the chief officers of the three offices and twelve bureaus resigned and appointed capable people as their replacements.

The news came one after another, and the people of Hong Kong Island were overwhelmed. They felt the situation was tense and feared war. In the New Territories, there was even a small-scale pro-unification march to boycott war and fight for peace.

Chaoyi Restaurant.

Yin Zhaotang, Uncle Mao and Gao Laosen were drinking morning tea and discussing current affairs.

Not many people in the community knew that he had returned to Hong Kong.

Gao Laosen was eating egg tarts and concerned about the economy. He said worriedly, "Youde is really a loser. He is even worse than Murray MacLehose. He caused the stock market to plummet right after taking office."

"He fired a bunch of people. He's only been here for two days and has been nicknamed 'The Fiery Squid'. He doesn't do any serious work."

Fat Cat sat in a high position, drinking tea from a pot, smiling like Maitreya, and said gently: "It's the first three things a new official has to do when he takes office. Only by arranging personnel well can he sort out government affairs and display his talents."

"Give the young people some time."

Yin Zhaotang smoked a cigarette and reminded him, "Uncle Sen, don't speculate in stocks. Go into business to avoid wasting your life savings."

Gao Laosen rolled his eyes and said nonchalantly, "What a fool! I'm old and have osteoporosis. Why would I still work in the real economy?"

"If there is money to be made, then make some. If there is no money to be made, then eat rice porridge and live your life as usual."

"Although my heavily invested stocks, HK Electric and Wharf Holdings, suffered some floating losses, the Japanese stocks I traded doubled in one year because I entered and exited quickly!"

Uncle Sen couldn't help but feel a little proud, and said arrogantly: "Go out and ask around, who doesn't know that I, Ah Sen, am the stock god of Zhongyi Hall?"

Yin Zhaotang knew that Gao Laosen had been blinded by greed and had become obsessed with his career, so he just needed to wait until the stock market crash in 87 to give him a few more words of warning.

He seldom touches the stock market. One important reason is that since the Bretton Woods system, world finance has been colonized by the US stock market. The rise and fall of stock markets around the world are determined by local market factors half and the influence of Wall Street the other half.

As long as the time is ripe and the fish and shrimp are in the net, Wall Street traders will take advantage of the current political issues and reap the benefits in Hong Kong, Japan, and Southeast Asia, one after another.

All high-quality assets listed on the market may encounter financial robbery after a period of prosperity.

In the end, it will be controlled by the American consortium behind the scenes, and the dividends will be withdrawn, and even the ownership of assets will be lost. It must not be touched before there is sufficient defensive strength.

The current Hong Kong stock market is rising amid volatility. This is an opportunity but also a trap. It is still unclear who is the prey and who is the hunter.

There is a popular saying in Haojing: Don’t gamble to win. He was a businessman in his previous life and is now waiting for the opportunity to make his next move.

Gao Laosen had just finished boasting when he was frightened by Yin Zhaotang's playful look. Feeling guilty, he changed the subject and whispered, "Atang, the police force has not yet withdrawn the warrant for your arrest. Stay home and watch some DVDs, come to the restaurant for some tea, and don't show up in public anymore."

Yin Zhaotang responded, "Don't worry, Uncle Sen, the police have already arranged the reward, and it will be withdrawn in a few days."

"Brother Shinichi hasn't even recognized everyone yet, how can he care about me?"

Tall Sen muttered, "The one with the surname Mei is a former agent. He's not easy to deal with." Fat Cat said, "He's an agent, but he's not a member of the police line. If he's suddenly transferred to the position of Police Commissioner, it's still a question whether the people under him will obey or not."

After Youde took office, the official team should have been transitioned normally. Rapid dismissal of officials and replacement of personnel is indeed an iron-fisted measure, but it may not necessarily bring good political impact.

First of all, the obstruction of the continuity of government orders and the gap in influence of senior officials will take time to make up for. In special departments, there may be a situation where soldiers do not recognize their generals, and generals do not recognize their soldiers.

Even the entire term of office may be trapped in the vicious circle of rectifying the administration and avoiding overhead, which will lead to the neglect of government orders. The only advantage is that the Governor's Office is highly centralized and has better security.

In short, at best, it is a double-edged sword, and whether you can wield it well depends on how well you can do it. Judging from the current situation, Youde is indeed smart and capable. After dismissing a number of British officials, he vigorously promoted Chinese people, which not only ensured the loyalty of the appointees, but also reduced the risk of being sidelined by the bottom.

The Chinese can implement grassroots work better than the foreigners and act as tentacles of power, but it is also possible for them to collectively steal power. In the end, it all depends on the art of the rulers.

But as the first governor to be kidnapped as soon as he got off a plane, the political situation during Yoder's term will undoubtedly be difficult, a hundred times more difficult than in history.

As they chatted, everyone felt relieved and the sky cleared up after the storm. Some time ago, Zhongyi Hall was in a very difficult situation, but after the storm, there was a rainbow. Now it was the turn of the foreigners to have difficulties.

Niu Qiang, the chief knife officer of the Punishment Hall, was wearing a black robe with his sleeves rolled up. He leaned forward and reported, "Grandpa, the leader, the man surnamed Cai, has been captured."

Without the political protection of the British Hong Kong government, Tsai's fake power collapsed and fell apart. The foreigners wanted him to take up the banner and fight against the Chung Yi Tong before they agreed to release the 200 million Hong Kong dollars of drug funds.

He was assigned the task of organizing the men and establishing a gang, but now Bi David, who approved the plan, has been shattered to pieces and sunk into the sea to feed the fish, while Chang Shixiu, who was in charge of the execution, has already been buried.

The "He Lu Feng" created by Cai Zhenbing with four "He" characters has not yet formed the ability to generate revenue. They only care about money, not people, and treat Cai Zhenbing as a boss, not a big boss.

When the new No. 1 brother waved his hand and froze the remaining 100 million drug funds, Cai Zhenbing lost all his usefulness. It was easier for Lao Zhong to catch him to pay tribute to his brother than to catch a chicken.

Yin Zhaotang was eating the egg tarts and found that he was not very happy except for a little satisfaction. He asked in a bleak tone, "Where is the person?"

Niu Qiang said: "He is locked up in a dog farm in Tiu Keng Leng. He has taken drugs and is a little delirious."

Yin Zhaotang sighed, waved his hand and said, "Bury him alive!"

Fighting against the sky, the earth, and people is fun, but fighting against dogs is boring. I hated Cai Zhenbing before because I hated the people behind him. Now that I have defeated the biggest evil boss in Hong Kong Island, I don’t even want to see a small remnant of an old gang.

Niu Qiang was confused and agreed, "Yes!"

It was clearly the leader who gave the order himself, asking him to capture the person alive and bury him directly after catching him. Does the boss like to bury people alive?

Fat Cat saw the clues and nodded secretly: "Ah Tang is already a proud and sharp man, he doesn't look down on those small characters who are worthless."

That day, in the evening, at the Xiao Tao Yuan Restaurant in Sheung Shui Wai, there was a Rolls-Royce, two Mercedes-Benzes, and a Toyota parked at the gate.

Yin Zhaotang, wearing a suit and walking with a breeze, led a group of brothers into the house. Seeing Liang Manping smoking with two military attachés in suits, he immediately smiled, stepped forward to shake hands, and shouted: "Brother Ping, I feel like I've been away for 360 years after not seeing you for just one day!"

Liang Manping shook hands with him and said jokingly, "We just met yesterday. If you didn't know that I had something good to offer you, would you have taken the time to come see me overnight?"

Yin Zhaotang pretended to be surprised and said excitedly, "It's good news, Brother Ping. Why didn't you tell me earlier so that I could prepare some return gifts."

"It's a give-and-take, win-win cooperation!"

Liang Manping raised his hand to stop him immediately: "Don't joke around. We can't do things that will make mistakes. Let me introduce Xu Gang, the newly transferred military attaché of Dashe."

Xu Gang stood at attention and saluted, then leaned over to shake hands: "Mr. Yin, nice to meet you!"

Yin Zhaotang held his hand tightly, looking grateful: "Brother Xu, you helped me a lot yesterday. I don't need to thank you enough. Let's meet more often in the future."

Xu Gang was the captain of the car drivers yesterday. After a mission, he was transferred to the Hong Kong government. The two of them really have a deep connection.

Liang Manping said: "Major Xu is a retired South China Sea internal guard. He carried a sword in front of the emperor and is deeply trusted by the leaders. He was originally only seconded to Hong Kong Island, but now his work relationship has been transferred here."

"It's not just to protect me, it's also to protect your safety, Yin Sheng!"

"You poor boy, your life is precious."

Even Vice President Liang is jealous of this, so you can imagine how glorious it is.

The mainland has already raised its attention to him to the top level.

Just like Huo Sheng’s status when he broke the ban and smuggled to aid the war.

(End of this chapter)

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