Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat

  Chapter 623 The Purpose of the Governor of Hong Kong

   After a long silence, Ge Lianghong suddenly showed a smile, and laughed loudly at Fang Lang:

"It seems that General Fang understands me. I really don't like this plan. In my opinion, Hong Kong City is completely different from other colonies and cannot be confused at all. It is even more impossible to arbitrarily choose to be the same as other colonies and allow him to be independent. And autonomy, this will not solve the problem of Hong Kong City.

   On the contrary, it will establish a powerful enemy for the British Empire and Hong Kong City, and even Hong Kong City has no chance of independence at all. "

  Fang Lang smiled and took a mouthful of food and put it in his mouth, then continued unhurriedly:

   "Since Mr. Governor is clear in his heart, why don't you pass on this idea? Don't you know that this plan is dangerous?"

   "Hehe... General Fang must understand that I am the colonial governor of the British Empire, and I am responsible to the British royal family. Some things cannot be decided by myself. They must be approved by the upper echelons before they can be implemented."

  Ge Lianghong smiled wryly and put his elbows on the dining table, while clasping his fingers in front of him.

  Fang Lang looked at Ge Lianghong on the opposite side, muttering in his heart, what's going on? My relationship with him is not so good yet! This is a bit of a condescension!

  However, since the other party has expressed his difficulties so frankly, Fang Lang certainly can't turn a deaf ear, and then smiled and said:

   "Then I don't know what the governor thinks about the problem of Hong Kong City?"

Hearing Fang Lang's question, Governor Ge Lianghong unconsciously exerted force on his clenched hands, looking at Fang Lang who was still eating a sumptuous delicacy with burning eyes, his lips parted slightly, as if to vomit lightly With a breath, he said slowly:

   "I think Hong Kong City is different from other colonies. It has a lease agreement. This is not a simple colony, but a concession. In the end, it will definitely need to be resolved through diplomatic means."

  This statement made Fang Lang couldn't help but look sideways, and looked at Ge Lianghong in disbelief:

   "So, is Your Excellency the Governor willing to negotiate with the opposite party on the Hong Kong City issue?"

   "This is just my private opinion and does not represent the attitude of the British government. It is just like the general who thinks that the opposite side will not use force against Hong Kong City now. It is all a private opinion."

  Hearing the words, Fang Lang couldn't help showing a knowing smile, and said pointedly:

   "From this point of view, the views of His Excellency the Governor and His Majesty seem to have the same purpose!"

  Facing Fang Fanglang's eyes, Ge Lianghong couldn't help showing a meaningful smile and said:

   "As early as when Your Excellency the General boldly stated his views on the future of the port city, I had already discovered this. It's just that I didn't have the opportunity to discuss it with Your Excellency the General until today."

   "What does your Excellency Governor mean?"

  Fang Lang vaguely guessed Ge Lianghong's intentions, and couldn't help but probe out.

   "Last time, Your Excellency the General said that you can come forward and talk to the person opposite. I don't know if this is true."

  Fang Lang didn't answer directly this time, but after thinking vigilantly for a while, he slowly said:

   "What I mean is that I can send a message to the opposite side through some friends. If both of you have the will for peace, I am very willing to contribute to peace."

   It's not that Fang Lang doesn't want to bring the two parties together to meet and negotiate, but that after living in Hong Kong City for this period of time, he discovered that the situation in Hong Kong City is far more complicated than he imagined.

  For example, the "Yang Muqi Project" mentioned above, he had never heard of it in his previous life. Although this plan has not been successful now, part of it has already begun to be implemented in Hong Kong City.

   Even, under the guidance of this plan, Hong Kong City has set up a parliament that is roughly elected by the people, with the intention of cultivating the democratic consciousness of Hong Kong City and preparing for the future independence of Hong Kong City.

  Once it is really implemented according to the British government's plan, it will definitely cause a strong backlash from my hometown.

More importantly, Fang Lang discovered that there is still a loophole in this plan that is likely to be caught by his hometown, that is, in the democratically elected parliament, there are actually some people who spread the ideas of his hometown. focus on.

  The reason why Ge Lianghong did not agree with this plan was that he was not aware of the possibility of risks in this plan.

  If I stand up at this time and directly express my willingness to help the two parties to negotiate, it may disrupt the plan of my hometown.

   In addition, he discovered that the British government has not completely severed diplomatic relations with his hometown, and the two sides have actually maintained diplomatic relations. If he really wants to express his peace wishes for Hong Kong City, he does not need to convey it at all.

   Therefore, he very much suspected that Ge Lianghong's proposal to let him contact his hometown was because he suspected that there was a connection between himself and his hometown, and wanted to grasp some clues.

   This made him have to be vigilant enough.

  His answer obviously disappointed Ge Lianghong, he slowly put down the hands he held in front of him, sighed a little decadently and said:

"Forget it, the current port city issue is beyond my own control. The Colonial Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are already communicating with the other side. If I get involved again at this time, it may be counterproductive. "

  Looking at Ge Lianghong's expression, Fang Lang was a little uncertain for a while, what the other party meant, and told himself that he wanted to talk to the other party for a while, and then said that he was not suitable to intervene.

   Could it be his idea that disagrees with the person who is now in charge of negotiating with his hometown?

   "Your Excellency, as the governor of Hong Kong City, you should be the person who knows the situation of Hong Kong City best! At the same time, your opinion should be the most valued by the higher authorities!"

  I think that if you really want to maintain the peace of Hong Kong City, you should take the initiative to express your thoughts to your superiors. This is your duty, isn't it? "

  "You are right, I also know what I should do, and I am actually working hard for it, but it seems very difficult now.

  If according to my prediction, the final direction of Hong Kong City will definitely be to return to the embrace of the opposite party. All we can do is delay this time.

   But this is obviously not the result that the higher-ups want to see. If we are doomed to be unable to control the port city in the end, the higher-ups would rather promote the independence of the port city than easily return the port city to the opposite side. "

  Ge Lianghong’s words are very frank. His views seem to be very advanced in this period, and they are infinitely close to the reality proved by history.

As the current governor of Hong Kong City, if he can really have such a clear understanding, it will undoubtedly be beneficial to the future of the entire Hong Kong City. This means that they will not fight against each other for a colony that is destined to be lost. !

  His statement made Fang Lang's eyes narrowed. In order to further confirm the other party's attitude, Fang Lang couldn't help repeating:

   "You mean, the port city will be taken back sooner or later, right?"

  Faced with Fang Lang's repeated temptations, Ge Lianghong did not choose to evade, but said directly and frankly:

   "Yes, I think this is the future of Hong Kong City!"

  Such an attitude completely confused Fang Lang, and he couldn't understand Ge Lianghong's purpose at all. If he was British, the other party said this to him, which could be regarded as a frank exchange of opinions.

   But he is a Brazilian, and he is also a Chinese. And the relationship between himself and him is definitely not close enough to say such a thing, which makes Fang Lang have great doubts about his purpose, and can't help but speak directly:

   "Your Excellency, I don't understand why you are telling me this!"

  Seeing Fang Lang's puzzled expression, Ge Lianghong finally showed a vague smile on his face, and said seriously to Fang Lang's searching eyes:

   "Because, I think you, like me, want Hong Kong to be peaceful!"

  Fang Lang looked at the other party's meaningful smiling face, and didn't directly admit or deny it, but shrugged and said:

   "I feel that I am not the only one who wants peace in Hong Kong City, but all people in Hong Kong City want peace. Why does Your Excellency the Governor want to tell me this?"

  Although Fang Lang had been avoiding Ge Lianghong's words, Ge Lianghong was not angry, but smiled and picked up the wine glass at hand, and took a sip before saying:

   "Because, in this tense period, all businessmen are shrinking their industries, and even a lot of funds are already trying to escape. Only General Fang is still increasing investment in the port city.

   Even, now they want to build their own private museum in Hong Kong City! Doesn't that explain the problem? "

   Now Fang Lang really doesn't know how to refute. After all, when he met with the leaders of several group companies in the past few days, he was telling everyone not to be restrained because of the tense situation in Hong Kong City.

   Instead, we should take this opportunity to receive a batch of high-quality industries at low prices from companies that have given up high-quality assets.

   Now it seems that the other party is likely to be from the recent actions of their own group company. Found my own perspective on the situation in Hong Kong City.

   During this tense situation, companies that are willing to invest money and continue to be optimistic about the development of Hong Kong City naturally firmly believe that there will be no war in Hong Kong City.

   Seeing Ge Lianghong's determined expression, Fang Lang didn't know what to say for a while. It's not wrong to say that he is really optimistic about the long-term development of Hong Kong City.

   But in the short term, is Hong Kong City really suitable for development? In fact, this is not the case. You must know that during the peninsula war, life in Hong Kong City was not easy.

  Because the port city is close to the hometown, and there are many smuggling businesses between the two sides, the entire port city has been added to the block list by the Americans, and the economy of the port city has also been severely hit.

  So, although Fang Lang asked his company to take the opportunity to acquire high-quality assets at a low price, he also emphasized not to rush, and the whole process can be completed within four years.

  This order made many people in charge of the company very puzzled, but everyone obediently followed Fang Lang's order, began to look for those valuable high-quality assets, and initiated negotiations with the other party.

   Now it seems that these actions of the group company must have caused Ge Lianghong to make some misjudgments. Think they are going to expand their investment in Hong Kong City now.

  But the actual situation is that now it is just the start of inquiry, and there is still a long time for real negotiation or acquisition.

  Of course these Eastern and Western waves would not talk to Ge Lianghong, they could only make mistakes and say:

  “I am really optimistic about the future of Hong Kong City. I never deny this point. From the moment I set foot on Hong Kong City, I have been emphasizing this point.

  In the past two days, I have indeed had a slight wavering about whether Hong Kong City can really be peaceful. Even, there was an idea of ​​whether to lead the fleet to withdraw in time.

  However, the words of His Excellency the Governor today let me understand that the person in charge of Hong Kong City still maintains a clear mind. I believe that with such a sober leader, the future of Hong Kong City will not change. And my wavering heart will naturally settle down.

  If Mr. Governor needs any help from me, please feel free to ask. As far as I can, I will not refuse. "

   Ge Lianghong heard Fang Lang say that the idea of ​​taking away the three warships of the Brazilian Navy shocked his heart. This is not good news.

  Although he also wants to resolve the Hong Kong City issue peacefully, who can guarantee that there will be no risk of war! Once a war really breaks out, maybe the three warships of the Brazilian Navy will not play a big role, but the political significance of the Brazilian Navy's participation in the war is something that the British are unwilling to lose.

  In addition to the originally agreed time for the Brazilian Navy to visit the port city for a month, but now only about a week has passed. If the Brazilian Navy is allowed to leave early, the outside world may have doubts about this matter.

   This was also what Ge Lianghong didn't want to see.

   Fortunately, this matter did not happen, and after talking with the other party today, the other party seemed to have more confidence in the peaceful resolution of the Hong Kong City issue, which made him take a long breath.

   "Haha... Thank you, General, for your trust in me! Thank you, General, for your optimism about the future of Hong Kong City!

   If Your Excellency the General is willing, I really need your help with one thing here! "

   Fang Lang narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard the words, and he knew that this guy would not say these things to an unfamiliar person like him for no reason.

  So, he deliberately offered to help the other party, just to test out the other party's real purpose, and now the other party really hit the snake with the stick, which made him unable to help but his eyes flashed and his mind turned.

   "Haha...Your Excellency Governor, please rest assured that Fang will never refuse to help where he can. But please also understand, Your Excellency Governor, that I am just a Brazilian Chinese, and I may not be able to do anything beyond the scope of my ability."

   Regarding Fang Lang's obviously evasive words, Ge Lianghong surprisingly didn't show any anger, but continued to look at Fang Lang with a smile on his face, nodded slightly, and said slowly and unhurriedly:

   "General Fang, please rest assured! We are friends, and I will never let my friend do something difficult. This matter is absolutely easy for General Fang."

  Looking at the other party's calm look, Fang Lang couldn't help becoming more curious, wishing to know immediately what the other party wanted him to do!

   But fortunately, the training in high positions in Brazil in the past few years has made him understand the importance of calmness, and he also clearly knows that the more seemingly simple things are often the most complicated.

   This allowed him to suppress his eagerness to prevent him from falling into the other party's trap because of his own impulsiveness. After taking a deep breath, Fang Lang slowly picked up the wine glass in his hand, and motioned to Ge Lianghong:

   "Your Excellency, since you regard me as a friend, please speak directly!"

  (end of this chapter)