Chapter 525: Serving the public and serving the country

Chapter 525: Serving the public and serving the country

Chapter 525: Serving the public and serving the country

After an internal discussion during the lunch break, Wang Dingyu was prepared for the afternoon meeting. He got straight to the point and said, "Mr. Yin, I, Commissioner Wu, and Commissioner Dong will be your recommenders!"

Three members of the General Association, the current chairman Wang Dingyu, and the next chairman Dong Chuyin serve as recommenders.

Yin Zhaotang was destined to have an extraordinary political status.

"Thank you, President." Yin Zhaotang had changed from his long gown into a western-style suit and spoke with a fist clasped.

Wang Dingyu smiled as he drank his tea: "At tomorrow's committee meeting, I will nominate you as a temporary member. You will be added to the committee when the term is changed in two years!"

"In the words of the old Hongmen, it was like a bolt from the blue, with Hong Ying as his back, and he was promoted to a higher position."

"Hahaha."

Dong Chuyin, Wu Qi and Luo Haocai all had smiles on their faces and kept congratulating him.

On the left hand, the Dapu cow saw it and felt happy.

If the Zhi Gong Hui is willing to give Brother Tang enough courtesy, it means they will give him a number to save his face.

"Wu Qi, Dong Chuyin, and Luo Haocai will recommend Huang Sheng to join the association. The next time Ge Sheng comes to Beijing to attend the meeting, he will be selected as an alternate member!"

Temporary members have the same powers as members.

It can be seen that Wang Dingyu and his men are not useless, and they have already anticipated Yin Zhaotang's considerations. However, the Ge family of the Number Gang was not treated as a bolt from the blue.

Alternate members are just an honorific title and have no real power in the council. They will only be promoted in order of merit when a member dies or is sentenced to prison, resulting in insufficient votes.

Of course, temporary members and alternate members enjoy disciplinary protection.

If someone is suspected of breaking the law, the local enforcement agency cannot arrest him. He can only be handed over to the law enforcement agency after he has been investigated for discipline and expelled from the D community.

This is a protective measure to avoid political struggles, and the lower limit is to avoid false accusations and attacks.

In the future, Yin Zhaotang will not have to worry about being arrested by the police, because the police have no power to arrest him!

The identity is different.

Promising Ge Zhixiong the position of alternate member actually means that bygones are forgiven and he can do a good job.

"In addition, the Zhi Gong Hui will set up a branch in Hong Kong Island, with Mr. Yin as the branch president and Mr. Ge as the deputy. Please ask Mr. Yin to properly govern Hong Kong and develop members."

These measures were the result of discussions among Wang Dingyu, Wu Qi and others. They called it the "Three-Step Plan", which was to bring Zhongyi Hall and the Number Gang into the organization first.

The Hong Kong branch follows the principle of "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and is fully autonomous, with strong independence and great power.

Yin Zhaotang is also a politician with a smart mind. If he gets benefits, he will most likely work hard to help Hong Kong's return.

Yin Zhaotang was not too excited when he saw the price Wang Dingyu offered. He smiled and said, "I have no objection to recommending Mr. Ge to join the association, but Mr. Huang has a sincere patriotic heart and wants to join the association."

"Can you recommend Mr. Huang to join the association first?"

Mr. Huang is Dabu Niu, whose real name is Huang Qiang Niu.

Wang Dingyu narrowed his eyes, having understood Yin Zhaotang's intention, and readily agreed: "Of course, since Commissioner Yin has recommended it, we all agree."

"Like Mr. Yin, I will recommend him together with Chairman Wu and Vice Chairman Dong." Dapu Niu's eyes widened, his heart pounding, his cheeks burning, and he was even more nervous than the first time he entered the stable. He stood up and stammered, "Thank you, Chairman Huang, and thank you, Mr. Yin."

He was not stupid, and he immediately understood that Yin Zhaotang had already arranged for him to accompany him to Beijing. He wanted him to use the flag of the Zhi Gong Association and take over Ge Zhixiong's position!

Although, Yong Zidui was quite powerful, with six to seven thousand men, and running water trucks, selling stolen goods, and arms, the three major businesses were thriving.

But due to lack of territory and lack of reputation, he is at most middle-class in the number gang.

Can you take over Ge Zhixiong's position?

It's impossible for him to do it alone.

Now, Mr. Ge is still lying in the hospital, with the support of Zhongyitang and the banner of the domestic association.

The time, place and people are favorable.

All ready.

The person who recommended him to join the club is of higher rank than Ge Shao and is on par with Yin Sheng.

spell!
This shuttle light!

After adjusting his mentality, Dabu Niu held his chest high, just like a person who was in charge of the number. Then, he and Yin Zhaotang held the initiation ceremony with their left hands and swore in front of the D flag embroidered with "Dedicated to the Public".

The oaths of each D are the same except for the change of name.

However, after the oath was completed, Wang Dingyu, Yin Zhaotang, Dapu Niu, Wu Qi and others all shouted slogans unique to the Zhi Gong Hui.

"Dedicated to serving the public, overseas Chinese serve the country!

At the end of the ceremony, Wang Dingyu officially announced that in accordance with the charter, Yin Zhaotang, Zuo Shou, and Dapu Niu would jointly establish the Hong Kong branch.

A secretary was present to take minutes of the meeting, which is legally effective. However, the relevant seals and notices still need to be produced, and the news will be published in the next issue of the "Zhi Gong Bao".

After completing the procedures, Wang Dingyu was obviously relieved and said with joy: "Mr. Yin, I can call you comrade now."

Dabu Niu smiled innocently beside him: "Hello, comrade, hello, comrade."

In the past he looked down on the big circle of comrades, but today he feels that it is great to have an organization, and all the Hongmen people in the world must be comrades!
Wang Dingyu asked with concern: "When does Mr. Yin plan to return to Hong Kong? Do you want to arrange a social gathering to get to know the committee members in China better?"

Yin Zhaotang put other things on hold, so he had plenty of time. He laughed and said, "Of course, I also want to see more of my comrades."

"There is one thing I want to discuss with the Chairman."

Wang Dingyu, who had already received his political achievements, felt relieved and said with a smile: "Mr. Yin, please speak."

Yin Zhaotang clasped his hands, stood up and said, "Hong Kong Dong's 'Orient Overseas' company is on the verge of bankruptcy, and international capital is eyeing it covetously. Zhongyitang's development is constrained by its shipping capacity, and Hong Kong's foreign trade cannot be held hostage by international capital."

"At present, Lao Zhong has raised 200 million Hong Kong dollars to inject capital to save Dong and control Dongfang. However, according to the verification of the actuary, this project will cost at least 1.2 billion Hong Kong dollars to win."

"I hope the association can submit a report and mobilize national funds to save OOCL. From a personal perspective, it can win over the Dong family and set an example. From a public perspective, it can control the lifeline of Hong Kong Island and facilitate governance."

"Personally, the Hong Kong economy has recovered, shipping is expected to improve, and shipping companies can make a lot of money. But the scale of the project is too large for Lao Zhong's family to handle."

(End of this chapter)