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

Chapter 241 Chapter 241: Gao Yao who pushed the wheel of the times a small step forward

The main purpose of the salon is to keep old friends and make new friends.

Jian Lifu is a veteran, and today's banquet was specially arranged for Gao Yao.

A Ruttonji who is devoted to charity...

HSBC’s loan manager Sandus…

Senior Engineer Wu Lide of the Department of Public Works...

These are old friends.

Qian Shihe, the supervisor of the entrance and exit management office and the director of the shipping department, is a new friend because he can help the Gaoyao Shipping Department and Yulong Shipyard.

Therefore, favors are always there, and they do not distinguish between places and races.

Wu Lide finally caught the opportunity. He pulled Gao Yao aside: "MR. Gao, I always think..."

"Oh, dear engineer."

Gao Yao said with a smile on his face: "I was looking for you."

Wu Lide blinked his eyelids. He hadn't finished what he said, and he felt a little uncomfortable with choking. He was about to speak, but Gao Yaoyao interrupted him: "Do you know the Industrial Building?"

The Department of Public Works on Hong Kong Island is not an organization that talks on paper. They often participate in the construction of major projects, such as bridges, airports, reservoirs, housing...

Have full construction experience!
Not to mention that this guy Wu Lide has the qualifications of a chartered architect and a chartered surveyor!
Wu Lide looked at Gao Yao suspiciously. He couldn't say what he wanted to say, so he could only ask: "Do you want to open an industrial building in Tsuen Wan?"

He is worthy of being a technocrat, a bit of an ideal type, and he also verified Gao Yao's guess!
Gao Yao snapped his fingers: "Bingdog!"

It seems that the Hong Kong government is already formulating a development plan. Has Abercrombie already started designing and presiding over the urban planning of Hong Kong Island?

Gao Yao's guess was correct. After World War II, the British government formulated the "Colonial Development and Welfare Ordinance 1945" for all the colonies under its command. On Hong Kong Island, it mainly built a fish wholesale market in Kennedy Town and a fishery in Shek Pai. Bay reclamation to build docks, diesel engines to mechanize fishing boats, etc.

The most important of these is the formulation of a ten-year town plan for Hong Kong Island!
And this job has been taken over by Abercrombie!
Its preliminary report has been sent to the Hong Kong government recently!

The report believes that Hong Kong Island has two characteristics, one is the scarcity of land, and the other is the unlimited absorption of immigrants!
Abercrombie proposed establishing new towns on the outskirts of Kowloon and the New Territories, dividing land for industrial and residential uses, moving military installations from the city center, and building an underwater tunnel between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.

Yes, this report profoundly affected the planning and development of Hong Kong Island!
Subsequently, many administrative measures and legislative content on Hong Kong Island were carried out based on this report!
This is why Wu Lide is willing to listen to Gao Yao's speech, because the report has only arrived recently, and Gao has already started reclamation in Tsuen Wan.

This far-sightedness is also the reason why Wu Lide can endure Mr. Gao's repeated objections to his installation of separate bathrooms in public housing...

"If I want to build a factory building with more than ten floors in Tsuen Wan, do I have the technical conditions?"

At present, most of the factories on Hong Kong Island are one-story buildings. What is remarkable is that they are three-story buildings.

More than ten floors?
Wu Lide took a breath: "MR. Gao, you are really thoughtful."

"It's man-made."

Gao Yao smiled and said, "Can you decide whether to do it or not?"

Wu Lide frowned: "There are not many examples of this in the world. It may need to be demonstrated."

"Good."

Gao Yao was waiting for this sentence, and he smiled and said: "I am going to let Minister Liu take charge of this matter, and I also ask the chief engineer for more help from behind."

"Ok."

Wu Lide shrugged, damn, I always felt like I was being fooled.

But when he thought that he could participate in such a grand event, he was immediately filled with enthusiasm.

"MR. High."

Although Wu Lide often argued with Gao Yao, this guy appeared in every real estate project of Gao Yao.

From Sheung Lei Uk Estate to Sham Shui Po to Causeway Bay and Central, he can be found everywhere.

Therefore, Wu Lide actually understood Gao's layout very well. He sincerely asked: "The investment in real estate is huge, but the results are slow and the return is low. Why do you need such a large investment?"

At least as far as Wu Lide knew, Gao had already spent nearly [-] million on real estate in Hong Kong Island, and after construction started, the money would be invested continuously.

With such courage and courage to take a risk, even the foreign companies would not dare to do so.

Although Wu Lide is very confident about the future of Hong Kong Island, he feels that this confidence may not be until decades later.

Gao Yao smiled: "Although I am going to make money for the sake of making money, there are some things that cannot be considered based on profit."

"Those who don't seek the overall situation are not enough to seek a domain."

"Okay, I don't understand it though."

Wu Lide said: "I still express my admiration."

"I'll keep an eye on things in the Industrial Building. I still have plenty of time anyway, right?"

With the industrial building as a hook, Wu Lide had no intention of discussing public housing with Gao. He walked to the corner alone and began to think.

Qian Shihe came over with a wine glass. He was a discerning man. Now the whole world knew that Director Jian Lifu of the Department of Public Works admired this Chinese very much...

Today I specially called myself here again. Just now, my wife told me that Mr. Gao opened a boat shop...

What does that mean?
Be sensible yourself!
"MR. Gao, I see you have given the engineer a difficult problem."

Gao Yao laughed: "Mr. Director, this problem will be a good bridge in the future."

"Please sit down."

"That's really good news."

Qian Shihe smiled and asked smoothly: "I heard that MR. Gao is currently engaged in shipping?"

Gao Yao modestly said: "It's just a small business, mainly leasing to other ship owners."

At that time, the fleets of the likes of Yihe and Taikoo were all controlled by themselves. The giant ships of [-] tons sailed on the blue waves, which were really majestic and majestic.

When Qian Shihe heard what Gao Yao said, he felt a little contemptuous. He thought that Mr. Jian Lifu was a bit of a joke. There were probably only a few small sampans under Mr. Gao's banner. How could he need to step forward for such a trivial matter?
Then he asked: "Oh? Is it a river boat?"

"That's not it."

Gao Yao said lightly: "Currently, the victory type is the main force under my banner."

The victory type is basically a [-]-ton sea-going ship.

Qian Shihe was startled: "Victory type?"

Gao Yao nodded slightly: "About a dozen."

A dozen? 10,000+ tons?

puff!
Qian Shihe turned his head and sprayed the wine in his mouth into mist.

Everyone talking in the distance turned around, and Mrs. Jane came over with a smile: "What are you so happy about?"

This was extremely rude behavior. Qian Shihe smiled bitterly: "I think I am talking to the new ship king."

At that time, the main capital centers of foreign companies such as Yihe were still in Shanghai, and they had not moved back. As far as Hong Kong Island was concerned, the dozen or so ships owned by Gaoyao were really huge.

Gao Yao did not make much fanfare when it came to building ships, and the current information was limited. In addition, his ships were mainly rented for long-term leases, so it was normal for outsiders not to know about it.

Mrs. Jane pursed her lips: "Life is always full of surprises and accidents."

"I think so." Qian Shihe finally calmed down. He was really ignorant of gold and jade. No wonder Director Jian Lifu invited him to participate in this salon.

10,000+ tons. He heard that Wheelock's old Madden had only bought a few old ships so far, which meant that the fleets of Jardine and Swire might be able to compete.

If you are Chinese...

At present, Xu Aizhou's shipping company has not yet registered in Hong Kong, and Ship King Dong has not sent all his fleet to Hong Kong Island...

Thinking about it this way, this MR. Gao is already unique among the Chinese, and can compete with foreign companies.

But foreign companies have accumulated decades of accumulation. As a result, MR. Gao has come from behind in a short period of time?

Qian Shihe suddenly felt a sense of awe. This was awe of the unlimited financial resources. He felt that the Orientals were really amazing.

In fact, this is not surprising. Gao Yao just mastered the information gap of this era. He knew where there was a ship and was anxious to deal with it.

That's why we can get so many [-]-ton victory-type ships so easily.

On the other hand, making money is originally about earning the interest rate difference between the two places.

Gui Lao is very direct in everything he does. He dislikes poverty and loves wealth.

In fact, whether there is a fleet or not, Qian Shihe is willing to contact Gao Yao. After all, he came to the Far East just to be gilded. This status needs to be gilded, and his wallet must also be gilded.

Now look at MR. Gao, who quietly owns a fleet of 10,000+ tons. I don’t know how much wealth this big crocodile still hides under the sea.

For this reason, Qian Shihe had a very enthusiastic conversation with Gao Yao. After hearing that Gao Yao was currently developing (imitation) a hydrofoil, and when he understood the speed of this hydrofoil, Qian Shihe was full of praise. : "You must go and take a look when you have time."

"That's my honor."

"If the workers at the shipyard knew that the director had come to inspect, they would be very motivated."

The whole salon was actually filled with Gao Yao talking to people all the time. After making an appointment with Qian Shihe to inspect the Yulong Shipyard, Sang Da Shi came up.

"Dear MR. Gao, have you noticed that you are now a popular fried chicken, and everyone looks like a fly when they see you..."

Sandus originally thought it was a fly that saw the cracked egg, but then he thought it was wrong. Didn't he get caught in it?

Then he quickly changed his words: "It's like there is a light above your head."

Gao Yao smiled and said: "If God knew, I think he might need to find you to explain."

Sandus waved his hands repeatedly: "NO, NO, NO, God doesn't care about this."

"Now that the Director of Shipping is settled, I think your ships' annual inspections will be faster than others in the future. This is really good news."

It is true that the sooner the inspection is carried out, the easier it can be put back on the water and the earlier it can be made, which is definitely good news for those who rent a boat.

The same goes for Gao Yao.

"Chief He and the Administrator are very supportive of our cause of Gaosheng Shipping."

Sandus knew Gao Yao very well, and he said slyly: "Dear MR. Gao, without a letter of credit, it is impossible for HSBC to break this rule."

A letter of credit is a written document issued by a bank that promises payment with a condition.

It is basically seen in international trade activities. Because buyers and sellers may not trust each other, two banks are needed as guarantors for both buyers and sellers to collect and deliver documents on their behalf, replacing commercial credit with bank credit.

The bank will not issue this arbitrarily.

But for Gao Yao, as long as there is a crack in the egg, the eggshell can be completely broken. He smiled and said: "Of course."

"We are good friends, and friends will never make things difficult for friends."

Sandus raised his glass: "I think I am witnessing the birth of a very rich man."

What a good eye!
Gao Yao had to drink three drinks with him because of this look.

The black magpie flew south and everyone left one after another. At this time, Jian Lifu shook hands with Gao Yao and said: "Dear MR. Gao, tomorrow the Gazette will announce the news that the Hong Kong government has approved the sale of properties by strata lease. Thank you. Proposals and actions given.”

He said meaningfully: "The locations in Repulse Bay and East Point Dongcang of Jardine are both very good."

"If you're interested, my wife will ask you to have tea with us."

The land in Repulse Bay was absolutely very, very good in later generations, but now it is a wasteland. All you can see are mountains and beaches. The most active people there are Danjiazai!

As for the Yihe East Point Dongcang mentioned by Jian Lifu, it is located opposite Lee Garden Hill, from Hennessy Road, Percival Street to the waterfront (Gloucester Road), with a total area of ​​less than 30 square feet.

Gao Yao was thoughtful and solemnly said: "Thank you."

Kan Lifu is the Secretary for Works and has first-hand knowledge of the urban planning of Hong Kong Island. Gao Yao is wondering, is the Hong Kong government planning to develop the Repulse Bay area?

Hey!Gao Mou really thought it through!At that time, many Westerners came south to Hong Kong Island.

But because there are currently not enough houses on Hong Kong Island, yes, there are not enough. Think about it, even government civil servants have no place to work, so where will the extra houses be provided to these Westerners?

So these guys can only crowd into the hotel.

Unfortunately, there were not many hotels that could be operated on Hong Kong Island at that time...

Under this circumstance, the Hong Kong government has to consider finding several places to approve the construction of garden houses.

The top of the mountain is unrealistic. Although the Hong Kong government has allowed Chinese people to go up the mountain today, in fact, there are still hidden thresholds.

There are many options to choose from, such as Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay, which become a good place.

When returning, Gao Yao asked Axia: "Have the foreign ladies mentioned Repulse Bay?"

Axia nodded: "They said the beach there is first-class and the environment is first-class."

"The only regret is that the environment has not kept up."

Even in later generations, the beach at Repulse Bay was first-class, and the general public was allowed to go there for snorkeling and sunbathing at will.

You know, now that even the foreign ladies have mentioned Repulse Bay, it seems that the Hong Kong government is preparing to build roads and public facilities there.

Then again, this is normal, because a little past Repulse Bay is Shek Pai Wan, which is the largest fishery wholesale market on Hong Kong Island.

There are conditions to support the construction of public facilities.

Gao Yao said to Axia: "Repulse Bay, Dongcang, East Point of Yihe, let someone go and find out the land price tomorrow."

"If it suits you, buy it."

Bai Yuechang poked her head in and said, "Are you buying again? Husband, you've been throwing money away recently."

Gao Yao sighed, his expression was gloomy but full of determination.
"For the Gao family, for your happy future."

"Your husband, even if I tighten my belt, I still have to work hard."

Axia tilted her head...

My husband is always so mean to Yue Chang, and if he continues to tease her, she will become silly.

Bai Yuechang was indeed fooled, she said weakly: "How about I ask dad to get more."

"He doesn't have anywhere to spend money anyway."

Baifanyu, who was far away in Longcheng, shuddered: "No, there's something wrong!"

(End of this chapter)