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

Hong Kong Island is an unfamiliar society dominated by immigrants. From a high-level perspective, it is basically a nouveau riche society.

In order to support its development, the Hong Kong government allows various commercial activities that are against the traditional core values ​​of society in areas that do not belong to it, so that they can operate legally and collect patent taxes from them, especially prostitution, gambling, opium trade and " The piglet” trade is the most prominent.

To put it simply, Hong Kong movies often point to some detective doing things like harboring prostitutes and gambling. In fact, this matter was carried out under the authorization of the Hong Kong government.

In this kind of environment, the environment is particularly difficult for the Chinese, and those who can climb up are most likely from comprador backgrounds.

Normally, Hong Kong Island will continue to be like this in the future.

War and time broke all this! It disrupted all the old connections and caused the prestige of the Hong Kong government to plummet.

For example, members of the Nine-Lao Society, once the most mysterious organization on Hong Kong Island, passed away one after another.

The Nine Elders Association, as the name suggests, is an organization composed of nine elders, namely Li Yutang (supporting the revolution of the founding fathers, money bag and financial secretary of the Guangdong military government, and the banner of the Wuyi Trade Union in Hong Kong Island), Zhou Dongsheng (formerly the Qing government's imperial minister) Minister of envoys), Du Sixuan (Chairman of the Southern Fujian Chamber of Commerce, proprietor of the North and South Travels, and the official of the Qing Dynasty), Guo Shaoliu (comprador of Caili Bank), Fu Yipeng (also known as Fu Xi, former Prime Minister of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals) ), Chow Shoushen (representative of the aboriginal people of Hong Kong Island, the first Chinese member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong Island, the first purely Chinese representative to enter the core of British power in Hong Kong Island in the history of Hong Kong Island, who single-handedly mediated the provincial and Hong Kong strikes), Guo Jingtang, Zhou Shinan (Chow Shoushentang) Brother, chief accountant of Bank of East Asia), Li Youquan (pawnshop king).

The status of these Gu Elders in Hong Kong Island is really extraordinary. The Gu Elder Association they formed is truly the first Chinese fraternity in Hong Kong Island.

When they were there, the Chinese Jing Cong.

However, time is the biggest killer of power. The Nine Elders were too old and passed away in recent years, leaving only a few Zhou Shoushen alive.

And the war that followed directly turned these people into powder.

During World War II, under the propaganda of the Hong Kong government, the vast majority of Hong Kong people believed that the Japs did not dare to attack Hong Kong Island, so making money was still the top priority.

And many sages among the Chinese did not realize the danger, let alone set an example. For example, He Dong, when the little devil Chen Bing was watching the border with eager eyes, actually held a golden wedding and birthday party that caused a stir in Hong Kong Island and the whole East. Celebrations.

As a result, the little Japanese brazenly attacked Hong Kong Island that day, causing his son's legs to be blown off by a cannonball, and the father and son turned against each other.

While other celebrities fled in all directions, most of them failed to escape Hong Kong Island in time.

For example, Zhou Shoushen, Luo Xuhe, Chen Guangbo, Li Guanchun, Li Zifang, Luo Wenjin, Ye Lanquan, Dong Zhongwei, Deng Shiujian, Yan Chengkun and Guo Zan were all Chinese leaders at the time. They were forced to leave Hong Kong due to the coercion and inducement of the Japanese army because they failed to escape from Hong Kong Island. Appointed as Chinese representative.

After the war, the Hong Kong government went into liquidation. These people not only withdrew politically, but also withdrew their Chinese influence.

Only in this way can a new generation of Chinese bosses like Gao Yao come on stage and show their talents on a larger stage in the new era.

If the influence of people like Zhou Shoushen is still there...

Let me just say three points. It is absolutely impossible for Gao Yao to control the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce, and it is absolutely impossible to exert influence on the Dongguan Chamber of Commerce. Naturally, there is no way to talk about driving away Lijia.

Everything is because war and time have helped Gao Yao a lot!

"Feng Shui turns around."

Gao Yao believes that Li Fuhe understands, because this guy has been working at the Bank of East Asia since returning to Hong Kong in 40 years and has never left Hong Kong Island!
  During the war, the main directors of the Bank of East Asia were all coerced. Gao Yao did not believe that Li Fuhe did not know the inside story.

Since Li Zifang resisted everything, Gao pretended not to know.

The starting gun at the racecourse has been fired, and Gao Yao pointed at the No. 1 horse running out of the stable: "That's my Gao's horse, and its name is Yuexia."

At a glance, you can tell that the word Yuexia is taken from Bai Yuechang and Axia. Gao Daoyao's work is so simple and crude.

Li Fuhe looked around and saw that it was a tall horse. Looking at Shen Fei, he praised: "What a good horse."

"Of course it's a good horse."

Gao Yao said: "My horse has been kept at the Jockey Club for nearly half a year and rarely participates in official competitions. Do you know why?"

Li Fuhe understood, but he didn't dare to say anything, so he pretended to be at a loss and said, "Doctor, why?"

"Such a good horse should gallop on the field and show off its style."

Gao Yao smiled slightly: "Actually, all 10 horses for tonight's race have been selected."

Li Fuhe immediately understood that this was for sure.

Horse racing is held only on Wednesday and Sunday (or Saturday) every week, and the participating horses have been determined long ago.

Since Dr. Gao said this, it means that his horse was not included in today's horse racing list.

Then why did his horse enter the competition as soon as the doctor arrived?

Of course the people in the Jockey Club want to sell the doctor's face.

Gao Yao added: "The first prize of today's lottery ticket is 1 yuan."

Horse racing tickets are a form of lottery that combines horse racing and lottery held in the early years of Hong Kong Island. It was first issued by the Jockey Club in 1931.

There are two types of lottery tickets: big lottery tickets and small lottery tickets. The shortlisted numbers are first generated by lottery, and the relevant numbers are randomly assigned to a horse. Only some of the horses will compete in the designated horse lottery events.

The ticket corresponding to the winning horse is the first prize ticket, the second prize ticket and the third prize ticket are also determined accordingly. The remaining shortlisted numbers can win cash prizes.

After World War II, the Jockey Club was unable to make ends meet and relied mostly on donations. In order to resume normal operations, it resumed holding horse racing tickets last year.

In order to attract the general public to gamble, the lottery prizes are very high. 1 is the basic amount, and sometimes 10 is not impossible.

"Who will win the championship today?"

Li Fuhe couldn't pretend not to understand this time. He looked at the running Yuexia. He was still keeping pace with the other horses, but he knew that it wouldn't be long before this horse would ride Juechen under the humility of other jockeys. .

"Of course Doctor."

Li Fuhe said sincerely: "This horse is so magical, I will definitely win the championship in one fell swoop."

Gao Yao laughed and said: "Everyone gives me face, so my horse rarely plays."

This is the rule!

The current operation of the Jockey Club is not professional and is considered semi-entertainment.

If you think about it, some horse owners even act as jockeys themselves, so you can imagine the level of joking involved.

In such an environment, whether a horse can run depends on the game of the owner behind it.

With Gao Yao's demeanor, who would gamble with a doctor for a mere 1 yuan?
  What a joke!
  Li Fuhe looked at the racing field involuntarily. He understood why his father liked to watch horse racing.

What Dad is watching is not the horse racing, but the power game behind the racetrack.

It's a pity that the Li family is no longer qualified to participate in the game, so Dad won't come to the racecourse anymore.

So are you qualified enough?

Li Fuhe thought about it carefully. His father had said that in the next few years, he would try his best to help him become an assistant manager.

That was the starting point for my father to take off. As long as I follow the steps step by step, one thing is guaranteed. I may not be able to reach my original height, but I will definitely have no problem becoming a celebrity in Hong Kong Island.

This road is called passing on the fire from generation to generation!

Most third-generation people in Hong Kong follow this path, and it is often very easy to succeed.

"Wow!"

The audience applauded fiercely! Li Fuhe opened his eyes and saw that it was Yuexia who had taken first place among the crowd.

He looked at the delighted spectators on the racecourse and thought, yes, this is fame!

It’s the fame that Lao Dou has always been obsessed with!

In today's Hong Kong, who else can compete with Dr. Yu in popularity?
  Li Fuhe no longer hesitated and immediately said to Gao Yao: "Doctor, I am willing."

"Good."

Gao Yao said to Li Fuhe: "You can collect the award for me later and donate it to Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. Later, you can go directly to the Union to find Mr. Mu."

"Of course, you can officially take office only after he passes it."

Helping the doctor to receive the award must be done in full view of the public!

The grandson of the Li family helped Dr. Gao win the first prize?
  This is what my own people mean!
  Li Fuhe's face was full of joy: "Thank you, doctor."

He was convinced.

There are always people who are extraordinary in the world. In Li Fuhe's view, although the doctor is young, he does things flawlessly.

Working under this kind of people will definitely be like walking on thin ice, but as long as you do it well, there will never be a lack of opportunities for advancement.

The most important thing is that the doctor's popularity may help cover up the stains on the Li family.

Li Fuhe knew that he had just passed the first level, and there were still several more levels waiting for him.

Seeing that Gao Yao was not speaking, he said respectfully: "Doctor, I will go and receive the award first."

Gao Yao nodded slightly. He watched Li Fuhe leave with a smile, and he was actually a little happy deep down in his heart.

Because of Li Zifang, the Li family can only keep their heads down and be a good person at the moment, but their wealth and connections are still there.

In particular, the Li Peicai family behind it has been passed down to this day, and there are descendants of the fourth generation, which can be said to be prosperous.

There are many powerful people among them. For example, Li Fuzhao, who founded the Far East Exchange in 1969, is a member of the Li Peicai family and a cousin of Li Fuhe.

Another example is Lee Fok-woo's fifth brother, Lee Fook-chi, who will become the first Chinese Director of Social Welfare, Secretary for Social Affairs, and Secretary for Civil Affairs in Hong Kong Island, and his eldest son, Lee Kwok-neng, will become the first Chief Judge of the Court of Final Appeal of the Special Administrative Region.

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On the other hand, Li Fuhe's resignation quickly alarmed the Board of Directors of the Bank of East Asia, and then spread to the ears of Kan Dongpu, the host of the Bank of East Asia at the time.

"Fu He resigned?"

Jian Dongpu frowned: "Go to the United Nations?"

Jian Dongpu was invited to join the Bank of East Asia. In the subsequent series of developments, he gradually replaced the founders Li Jia and Feng Jia as the leader of the Bank of East Asia with his ability and skill.

During this period, the Feng family gradually began to distance themselves from the Bank of East Asia, and because of Li Zifang, the Li family is still in the Bank of East Asia, but they no longer hold power.

It seems that the three families of Jian, Feng, and Li have their own quarrels, but these three families are currently the absolute largest families in Hong Kong. Their relationship is extremely complicated and complicated, far more complicated than the average person in society imagines.

To put it simply, the in-law relationship between Jian, Feng, and Li families is very complicated.

For example, Li Zifang’s daughter Li Huixian is married to Feng Binghua, and his son Feng Binghua is the eldest son of Feng Pingshan, one of the shareholders of Bank of East Asia.

Feng Binghua's twin brother Feng Bingfen married Jian Xuexian, whose father was Jian Dongfu...

Therefore, it was difficult to hide Li Fuhe's whereabouts from Jian Dongpu. He thought about it carefully. United was currently a major customer of major banks such as HSBC and Standard Chartered, and it was said that trade was very prosperous.

However, there is a red sickle behind it, and the water is very deep.

"Yes, old bean."

The speaker was Jian Dongpu's other son Jian Yueqing, who had married Li Minze's sister Li Shunxian at the order of his father.

In the unfavorable movement led and initiated by Gao Yao, Jian Yueqing was ordered by his father to reconcile with Li Shunxian. Since then, he has been staying at the Bank of East Asia and rarely socialized with the outside world.

Jian Yueqing, who was in a complicated mood, continued: "It was recommended by Dr. Gao."

Jian Dongpu glanced at him: "I think you still have resentment in your heart."

Of course Jian Yueqing is resentful.

When Lim Minze was here, he had a very good relationship with him. The two of them collaborated frequently in the business field, and they were prosperous and prosperous.

As a result, Li Minze died inexplicably in an instant, and the Li family was stigmatized again. Of course, he was also implicated.

Although Jian Dongpu protected him, his original status and reputation could not be maintained.

Jian Yueqing said sincerely: "Dad, I am not a god. I must have resentment towards the doctor."

"But I also know very well that I have grievances, but I never dare to express them."

Jian Dongpu nodded slowly: "Aqing, I'm very happy that you can realize this."

"Dr. Gao, when the sun rises and the flowers are red, the flowers are brighter than the fire. Unless the sun sets, you must keep your resentment in your heart."

"Otherwise, it will cause trouble for our Jian family."

No one knows when the sun will set, but everyone knows that the rising sun is shining on the earth.

Even though there are still shadows in the corner, don’t dare to hide them!
  Jian Yueqing couldn't help but said: "With Aqiang here, I don't look at the monk's face and look at the Buddha's face. Doctor should not be like this."

This is really a bit sour to say.

Since Jian Jianqiang established a relationship with Gao Yao through Huang Dawen, it can be said that he has been deeply involved in every major event initiated by Gao Yao.

The reputation among the people is very good, and he is a great figure who is famous for speaking out. He can be said to be strong and strong.

It is said that the Department of Justice is already considering extending an olive branch to Jian Qiang.

Who doesn’t know that Dr. Gao is the reason why Aqiang is able to get to where he is today?
  The Jian family gave Jian Qiang a good background, but it was Dr. Gao who gave him Qingyun Ladder.

So Jian Yueqing couldn't help but said: "Second brother can't deal with his own people?"

"Hold your bad thoughts."

Jian Dongpu scolded: "Qiang Zai will definitely be a member of the parliament in the future. With him here, our Jian family can keep their wealth."

The reason why a distinguished family is a distinguished family is that its tentacles go deep into the political arena, finance and other places, and there are people in key positions who can help and do things for them.

The Jian family can be regarded as a wealthy family. Jian Dongpu's father, Jian Boss, initially helped his relatives at Jinshan Bank. Because he often dealt with foreign businessmen, he realized the importance of learning English very early.

At that time, Zhengjin Bank, whose head office was in India, came to Hong Kong to open a branch and needed to hire Chinese compradors.

Mr. Jian vigorously defeated the heroes and won the golden job of a foreign bank, thus starting the Jian family's relationship with the bank. (End of chapter)