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

Red peonies, kumquat trees, red lanterns hanging at the entrances of every house, New Year pictures on the doors, couplets on the walls...

The flavor of the New Year suddenly became stronger.

In the third year of Chongguang, Hong Kong Island, which has recovered from the bumps and bruises, is full of joy, and there are happy New Year's laughter everywhere.

The Chiu Chow Association Building, located at 81-85 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, is overcrowded. As the Chinese New Year is approaching, the Chamber of Commerce must of course recall the past and look forward to the future.

However, it would be unsightly to have a long speech on such a festive day as the New Year. It would be better to listen to a play and drink at the same time, so as to live up to the good times.

The white rice fish that had been missing finally appeared.

The old widower was quite reliable in this regard. His face glowed brightly after he was relieved of his heavy burden, and he almost lost himself in the flattery.

Gao Yao chatted with Yan Chengkun, Yao Mu, Ding Ye and others.

Although a considerable number of Chaozhou people call Yan Chengkun Yan Gulu, in fact, Yan Chengkun's strength in the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce can firmly rank among the top three.

"President."

Since being brought back to the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce by Gao Yao last time, Yan Chengkun has taken the initiative to promote the merger of other Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce branches in Kowloon into the main chamber of commerce.

Great results.

Yan Chengkun said: "This year's harvest has been great. Everyone has clothes to wear and every family has surplus food. This is all the credit of the president."

"You shouldn't say that."

Gao Yao waved his hand, saying that he had Mao's contribution, but that was not true, he was the flag bearer.

When the flag is there, people's hearts are there, and everyone can do things with peace of mind.

So if you want to talk about it, it still has merit.

"The most important thing is that everyone is safe, and I have an explanation to all member units."

Everyone at the table smiled and complimented: "President, you are so humble."

After such a big incident, the Hong Kong government simply tolerated it. This was an unprecedented situation for the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce. Zhong felt that it was already as sharp as the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

That's right, the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce in Shiliyangchang was very sharp at that time. Almost all the white powder in Shanghai Beach flowed out from the hands of Chaozhou merchants...

Gao Yao smiled slightly. The sedan chair was just for carrying people, so naturally he would not take such flattery to heart.

"It just so happens that everyone comes over today, A Ding, to tell you about your incident."

Master Ding is now the real manager of Kowloon Walled City. According to convention, he is qualified to reserve a position in the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce.

Of course, the premise must be because he is from Chaozhou...

"Okay, President."

Master Ding clasped his fists: "Everyone, because of the previous accidents, the villagers hope that Leshan Hall can be rebuilt."

Strictly speaking, it is called Kowloon Lok Sin Tong, and its reputation in Kowloon is as good as Tung Wah Group of Hospitals!
Kowloon developed late. In the past, its center was the Kowloon Walled City, where officials were stationed.

At that time, when officials from the Qing Dynasty visited the Kowloon Walled City for inspections, they would disembark at the Shiban Pier. There was a market near the pier with a "scale". All nearby citizens and merchants had to weigh their goods at this scale before trading. trade.

Officials stipulated that all the proceeds from each weighing should be used for medical donations, medicines and burial aids. This was the prototype of the Lok Sin Tong in Kowloon.

In 1880, Lok Sin Tong built a formal meeting place and named it Lok Sin Tong.

At that time, there was Lung Tsun Shek Kiu Customs outside the Walled City. After the establishment of Lok Sin Tong, Chinese officials transferred the responsibilities and operations of this customs to wealthy merchants in various townships in Kowloon. At that time, the site of Chuang Tsin Tong was located at No. 23 Datie Street, Kowloon Walled City. .

Since Lok Sin Tong was founded under the guidance of officials of the Qing Dynasty, and the founder was a squire from Kowloon, the place was located in the Kowloon Walled City.

Therefore, the Hong Kong government dislikes the Kowloon Walled City and has refused to officially recognize Lok Sin Tong as a charity until now.

During the Japanese occupation, many people in the Lok Sin Hall were involved in anti-Japanese activities and were liquidated by the Japanese military government in Hong Kong, resulting in unprecedented losses in church affairs and manpower.

Later, due to various reasons, Leshan Hall had only a name but no actual reality.

Nowadays, the Kowloon Walled City has established a residents' welfare association and even has a security team. The squires in other parts of Kowloon are a bit extreme.

Because Lok Sin Tong has always been the center of rural affairs in Kowloon, if businessmen and gentry have anything to do, they will discuss it here.

If you can solve it, you should solve it yourself. If you can't solve it, then recommend the Prime Minister to ask the Hong Kong government to deal with it.

Its political overtones are very strong.

Baifanyu never mentioned the unreliable thing, so Gao Yao didn't know about it at first. Later, when he looked at the Kowloon Walled City Records, he discovered that there was an organization similar to Po Leung Kuk here, and he immediately felt like he had found a treasure. .

"That's really a problem."

Gao Yao said: "The needs of the villagers are very strong."

Now that we have talked about this, what else is there that we don’t understand?
Since it was mentioned in the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce, the president's intention was obvious. He hoped that the Chamber of Commerce would take the lead in the reconstruction of Leshan Hall.

At that moment, everyone said one after another: "That's what the president said."

“Being charitable and serving the Chinese community has always been the tradition of the Chamber of Commerce, which coincides with the philosophy of Lok Sin Tong.”

Gao Yao nodded: "The times are changing. The roots of Leshan Hall must not be lost, but the organizational situation must change."

The Hong Kong government refuses to recognize Lok Sin Tong because the essence of Lok Sin Tong is local autonomy...

Under the current tide, Gao Yao believes that it must not run counter to democracy, so he has to change his appearance.

Everyone listened carefully, and they all knew that the president was just giving a notice. No matter whether their opinions were agreed or opposed, it would not affect the president's decision.

"What I mean is that Mo Ruo takes the charter of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and forms a legally binding Standing Prime Minister's Council to take charge of charity. The Standing Prime Minister's Council consists of a Prime Minister, two Deputy Prime Ministers and no more than 25 The Standing Prime Minister's Office is composed of a general supervisor and two deputy general supervisors to supervise the affairs of the church."

"It is further stipulated that each organization shall be composed of no more than 150 prime ministers of the year, and 25 of them will be elected as standing prime ministers. At the same time, rural representatives from Tsuen Wan, Ta Kwu Ling, Tsing Lan Shue, Ho Chung, Hang Hau and other places will be set up. It represents the legacy of Lok Sin Tong serving the Chinese community when it was established.”

How else can I say it?
The president has a big heart and has made all his plans long ago. All Yan Chengkun and others can do is agree.

Yao Mu was secretly shocked by this. After all, he was a man of power, and he climbed all the way from the military uniform to the number one Chinese detective.

Needless to say, it was thrilling, but Yao Mu naturally understood the word power a little better than others.

Lok Sin Tong + Kowloon Walled City Residents Welfare Association + Jianghu?

Yao Mu thought to himself, isn't Kowloon completely in the hands of the president?
Except that he cannot directly appoint public officials and formulate laws, his other powers are no different from those of the Hong Kong governor?
Gao Yao was satisfied, Yao Mu guessed correctly, Gao did have this idea.

Public opinion was like water. Ever since he single-handedly initiated the demonstration, Gao Yao knew that he had no other way to go.

Neighbors are his most powerful support.

"Everyone should pay more attention to this matter."

Gao Yao said: "When the time comes, Dong Yan and A Ding will take charge of the reconstruction. If you have any needs or need something from Gao, please ask Secretary Liu."

Yan Chengkun understood in his heart that the president wanted to avoid suspicion. He almost knew it, so he agreed: "I will pay a visit to all the local sages later."

If Lok Sin Tong is to be restored, the most important point is that it must reach an agreement with representatives from various townships in Kowloon.

Only by meeting this requirement can Lok Sin Tong once again become the center of rural affairs in Kowloon.

"Hahaha."

Gao Yao was very happy: "Come, let's drink."

"As the New Year approaches, I wish you all success."

Speaking of this, Gao Yao couldn't help but glance at Liao Baoshan, who was sitting at the same table as him. Good guy, little Liao climbed up very fast.

It seems that this guy is doing well in the market.

Of course it was good. With the support of Liao Chuangxing Savings Bank, Liao Baoshan placed generous orders at the gold and silver trading center and killed other shrimp boys like shit.

He actually gathered a group of anxious people behind him.Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to get to Gao Yao’s table for dinner so quickly.

The main table opened, and others naturally followed suit. The Chaozhou Guild Hall was immediately filled with people, shouting and drinking among themselves.

Gao Yao then said to the people at his table: "I plan to ask for the signature on Che Gong's birthday."

"If you are free, we will go together when the time comes."

The date for the float parade has been set, starting from the afternoon of the first day of the Lunar New Year and will last for three consecutive days.

But the highlight is of course the New Year's Day night, when firecracker expert Mr. Su Xuanquan will provide on-site guidance at the Central Pier and hold a fireworks display and costume entertainment event.

Che Gong’s birthday is on the second day of the Lunar New Year, and that day also happens to be the time when everyone comes out to pay New Year greetings.

Everyone immediately responded with joy: "Go together, of course we have to go together."

With the New Year and the new atmosphere, Chiu Chow Association has become a leader in Hong Kong without even realizing it. All this is not only driven by the president, but also blessed by the master (spirit).

It is also appropriate to seek good luck.

"Go and be happy."

Gao Yao smiled slightly, and then said: "When the floats parade through the streets, I, the Chaozhou boy, will definitely do my best."

"Don't make people laugh."

The floats paraded through the streets, with participation from all parties.

The Chaozhou people originally planned to celebrate the New Year with English singing and dancing, which happened to be incorporated into the parade of floats, so Gao Yao said this.

Everyone immediately burst into laughter: "President, all the sons and daughters are all outstanding, and they can't wait to use all their energy to suck milk."

"My master will bless you in the coming year."

After drinking a few more glasses of wine, Gao Yao excused himself and went to the president's office to rest.

As soon as he left, the atmosphere in the clubhouse became even more heated.

There is no way, and I don’t know where the rules come from. If the president is here, everyone will always be a little bit reluctant to let go.

It would be a disappointment if drinking during the Chinese New Year was so unpleasant.

As soon as Gao Yao left, Liao Baoshan became the star of the scene, and many people came to drink with him.

"Brother Baoshan, I heard that you have been very prosperous recently, so please take care of me."

"no problem."

Liao Baoshan is full of energy.

Liao Baoshan was already considered a prominent figure in the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce at that time, but if we really wanted to talk about money and momentum, he had just stepped into Vanity Fair.

Why is everyone so eager?

It's really because Liao Baoshan is a legend in the world, and her rise to fame has been witnessed by everyone, and she is much more down-to-earth than Gao.

Everyone thinks that the path of becoming a president cannot be copied, but they feel that Liao Baoshan’s process of making a fortune can be copied and learned.

Think about it, Liao Baoshan was just a farmer a few decades ago.

When a person reaches middle age, his family has no food left, and the rice vat is so poor that even mice don’t like to enter it.

This kind of person, in just a few years, made a fortune by speculating in the market with the money he saved from working for others.

If this is not a legend, who else is a legend?
Liao Baoshan is also a cheerful person. He will drink up anyone who proposes to him: "Dear brothers, I plan to upgrade the Liao Chuang Hing Savings Bank to Liao Chuang Hing Savings Bank this year."

"Please take care of me."

A bank account is a bank account, and a bank is a bank. Although Chinese people are still not used to going to banks to do business, everyone knows that banks must be stronger than bank accounts and have more business.

Immediately, someone exclaimed: "Brother Baoshan, you are really stepping on the accelerator and running fast."

"I wonder if you have any secrets for us to understand?"

Liao Baoshan laughed, and said with joy, "Everyone, I'm telling you the truth."

"I, Mr. Liao, owe my prosperity to hard work and frugality. I work day and night. When I am busy, I often stay up for days and nights."

Everyone laughed: "What a tough guy."

Liao Baoshan did not forget to express her praise in a timely manner: "But thanks to the president for taking care of me."

"It is precisely because of the president's presence that I have been spared a lot of trouble in transactions."

Everyone nodded, and they all agreed.

Even though the president didn't seem to come to the club very much after he took office, Director Lin and Secretary Liu sent here are quite capable.

If there is any problem, most of it can be solved as soon as it comes into their hands. If it cannot be solved, then just send a greeting card from the president, and nine out of ten it will be solved.

"The president is the master in heaven."

Liao Baoshan smiled and brought the topic back: "When the time comes, all brothers must support me in my work at Liao Chuang Hing Savings Bank."

"The place has been decided, it's Wing Lok Street in Central."

Everyone laughed loudly: "Brother Baoshan, with your energy, it's hard for you not to develop."

When Liao Baoshan finished coaxing a group of Chaozhou brothers to sit down, he realized that there were several people missing from his table.

For example, Baifanyu, Yao Mu, etc.

Liao Baoshan suddenly thought, could it be that Mr. Yao went to meet the president for advice?

That's for sure. Who needs a meal or a drink these days?

"President."

Yao Mu is reporting to Gao the changes in the police team: "Xiu Futon will officially retire in May next year."

Scheufen is the director of the Criminal Investigation Department and head of the political department. He is also the head of the newly established anti-corruption department of the police force.

He is Yao Mu's direct boss.

The Chinese detectives in each miscellaneous ward are all under the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Division!

This position has far more influence on Detective China than McIntosh, the first brother in the police force.

To put it simply, if you want to buy positions such as detectives, you can take care of it at Xiuxunton.

"Who will take over?"

Yao Mu immediately said: "Xiu Fudun said, if nothing else, it is Zhuang Shidun."

In May, Gao Yao thought deeply that he should still be on Hong Kong Island.

He said: "Okay, I will ask someone to inquire about it when the time comes."

"When people arrive, we'll arrange some souvenirs."

These foreign monks were very cautious at first and had to do it again and again before they slowly fell into the water.

Anyway, there is no way there is no free money.

With his high status, no one would refuse to accept the money he gave away, and Grantham was no exception... (End of Chapter)