Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat

  Chapter 647 Visiting the Governor of Hong Kong

  Kalikao was obviously taken aback when he heard the words, and felt that his boss seemed to be acting a bit aggressive. Although Hong Kong City is not a big place, it has a population of several million.

  A governor who manages millions of people personally came forward to help you find a location for a private museum, and you are still a little dissatisfied. Isn't this inappropriate!

  However, when he turned his head and thought about the identity of his boss, he soon felt relieved. After all, he is an American. In a capitalist country like the United States, even the president is supported by capitalists. It is really normal for a politician to do things for him.

  If politicians do not work for their bosses, it only means that their bosses are not strong enough.

   "Boss, with the strength of our company, if we want to win a large piece of land in Hong Kong City and build the company headquarters, there is no pressure at all!

  If you agree, I will directly communicate with Mr. McCall, and directly take a large piece of land in the Central area to build our group headquarters. "

  Fang Lang was taken aback when he heard the words, and immediately realized in his heart that he was on the tip of his horns this time, and only wanted to take advantage of the governor of Hong Kong, forgetting that the current Hong Kong city is not as expensive as it will be in later generations. Although the land is very expensive, for our group, these are not a problem at all.

   If you fancy something, you will directly spend a huge amount of money to win it. After the port city develops in the future, just wait for the appreciation. Even, if the situation is right, directly setting up a real estate development company and participating in the real estate projects in Hong Kong City is also a good opportunity to make money!

"Haha... Karikao, you are right. I made things complicated. Buying land and building a headquarters building is just like a factory. It is a commercial investment, so there is no need to think too much about it. Just follow the normal business development process Just come and go.

How about this! I am very optimistic about the development potential of Central and Yau Tsim Mong. If there is land for sale in these two areas, we can see the right time to participate. I leave this matter to you to coordinate. "

  As a banker, Caricao certainly understood what Fang Lang meant. He even thinks farther than Fang Lang, and he is very clear about the relationship between finance and real estate.

  Since the boss is optimistic about the real estate project in Hong Kong City, he can use his professional knowledge to work hard in related fields, strive to make a brilliant result, and show his boss a good look.

   "Yes, boss! Thank you for your trust, I will definitely not let you down."

   Seeing the other party's high-spirited look, Fang Lang knew that the other party must have started to gear up and prepare for a big fight.

   But thinking of the upcoming blockade of Hong Kong Island due to the Peninsula War, Fang Lang couldn't help reminding:

   "You don't have to be too eager. Hong Kong City will definitely face some difficulties and turmoil in recent years. It won't be too late for us to make a move after two or three years."

Karikao was taken aback when he heard the words, not sure why his boss was so optimistic about the development of Hong Kong City for a while, and he was a little timid for a while, but after looking at Fang Lang's expression, he knew that the other party must have something to rely on. It's just that I don't want to say more.

  Thinking of the identity of the other party and the close relationship with Mr. Governor of Hong Kong, he might know some inside information that should not be leaked. He didn't ask, but kept these in his heart.

   "Okay, Boss!"

  Fang Lang then discussed with Caricao for a while, his future development plan for Global Morgan Bank in Hong Kong City. It was not until around nine o'clock in the evening that Caricao left the boss's room with a full harvest.

  The next afternoon, Fang Lang took Qi Qingshan under the protection of a group of guards, took a ferry across the sea, and came to the Governor's Mansion in the middle of the Central Ring Road.

   This is Fang Lang's second visit to the Governor's Mansion. The last time, because he came to attend the welcome dinner, it was in the evening, and he didn't take a closer look at the Governor's Mansion.

  The weather this afternoon was very good, the sun was shining brightly, and the sun was shining on his body, making Fang Lang look at the Governor's Mansion with interest for a while.

   I have to say that the architectural style of this Governor's Mansion is still very distinctive, with an elegant appearance, rich in neo-classical architectural style, and slightly tropical style, with white walls and brown tiles, which looks simple and elegant.

  The garden outside the governor's mansion is very large, and the cold wind in winter did not make the flowers and plants in the garden fall.

   Just when Fang Lang wanted to stroll in the garden, under the porch in front of the Governor's Mansion, a young white man in a suit and leather shoes walked out quickly, and he nodded in front of Fang Lang and others and said to Fang Lang:

   "General Fang, I am Benitez, First Secretary of the Government of Hong Kong. Nice to meet you! Mr. Governor of Hong Kong is already waiting for you at the door! Please follow me this way."

   Fang Lang heard the words and glanced at the garden not far away, then at the gate of the Governor's Mansion, shrugged and said to Qi Qingshan:

   "Since His Excellency the Governor is already waiting for us, let's go see the Governor of Hong Kong first!"

   After finishing speaking, he turned his head and nodded to the young first secretary, signaling him to lead the way. As for the guards who followed Fang Lang and were in charge of protection, they were naturally received by the security personnel of the Governor's Mansion.

Following the young first secretary to the direction of the Governor's Mansion, after advancing a hundred meters, he came to the main entrance of the Governor's Mansion. He saw the Governor Gregory standing under the porch of the gate, smiling all over his face. He stretched out his right hand to Fang Lang.

   "General Fang, welcome!"

   Seeing that the other party was so polite, Fang Lang was a little confused. However, considering that this may be his diplomatic etiquette, too, he walked two steps quickly with a smile, stretched out his right hand and shook the other party heavily:

   "Mr. Governor is polite, we are good friends, don't be so polite!"

  Hearing Fang Lang's words, Ge Lianghong also smiled slightly, stretched out his hand and pointed inside:

   "General Fang is right, we are friends, so I have to come to the door to greet me in person to express my heart."

  Hearing the words, Fang Lang glanced thoughtfully at the smiling Ge Lianghong, and asked in a low voice as if feeling something in his heart:

   "What? Things have progressed?"

  Regarding Fang Lang's question, Ge Lianghong glanced at Fang Lang with a smile, but did not answer, but motioned Fang Lang to follow him.

   Seeing this, Fang Lang couldn't continue to ask more questions, so he could only smile and continue to follow behind the other party, walked through the lobby to the right and walked through two rooms, and came to an office with an open door.

  The decoration of the office is very gorgeous. About ten steps to the left, there is a large solid wood desk. Behind the desk is a row of huge bookshelves, which are full of books.

   Facing Fang Lang is a set of European-style sofas. The fabric patterns on the sofa are gorgeous and elegant, revealing British aristocratic temperament everywhere.

   After entering the office, Ge Lianghong obviously wanted to relax a bit. He pointed to the sofa to signal Fang Lang to sit down, and then ordered the first secretary Benitez to arrange tea and snacks.

  Fang Lang didn't have any restraint, so he sat directly on one end of the couch without any politeness, and said directly to Mr. Ge Lianghong:

   "Your Excellency, I am here this time to say goodbye to you. This time, I was invited by the Ministry of the Navy of your country to visit Hong Kong City.

  The officers and soldiers of our navy have learned a lot of excellent character from your navy. Your navy is worthy of being one of the most powerful navies in the world. For this, we deeply admire!

  More importantly, I also met such a respectable friend as Mr. Governor of Hong Kong. "

   Ge Lianghong obviously didn't expect that Fang Lang came here to say goodbye. He thought that the other party came to reply to him, the result of asking him to send a message.

  He already knew two days ago that his words had been completely conveyed to the other side. Moreover, his own words have aroused the high attention of the other party's high-level officials, which has greatly accelerated the progress of the negotiations between the two countries, and the pressure on him has gradually decreased.

   This made him very grateful to the young Brazilian rear admiral in front of him, so he specially invited him to the Governor's Mansion as a guest.

   You must know that the other party's identity is a military position, and he has no other government positions. According to the logic, he does not need to make a special trip to receive him. Back then, it was considered an exceptional reception to meet someone at the pier in person.

  Today, he specially invited the other party to come to Hong Kong Governor's Mansion, which is another exception for being a guest.

  Some people may think that the governor of Hong Kong is not a high-ranking official. If he does not receive generals from Brazil, he will not give Brazil face. But in fact, Britain's high self-esteem for so many years is not so easy for them to let go.

  For former Portuguese colonial countries like Brazil, the British really don’t think much of them. The Governor of Hong Kong does not come forward to receive them, and no one can say anything.

As for what Fang Lang said and what he learned from the British Navy, Ge Lianghong didn't believe a word. Even if Fang Lang stayed in the naval base for two days, he still had to think about it a little bit. Not really communicating with the Royal Navy seriously.

  But, you kid moved into the Peninsula Hotel the next night, and then you have been taking care of your own business every day, leaving the entire fleet to the officers under your command.

   Without the existence of his supreme commander, it is naturally impossible for the officers under his command to run over and organize any activities with the British Navy. The proud British Royal Navy will naturally not take the initiative to get too close to these bumpkins in their eyes.

   Therefore, the British Royal Navy is at most looking at the sake of its allies, and for the sake of the chief of staff, General Henderson, to arrange board, lodging and supplies for the visiting fleet of the Brazilian Navy. And those Brazilian naval officers and soldiers will never pay attention to how happy they are in the port city during this time.

   From this, it can be seen that this so-called invited visit is basically a trip at public expense, and it is still traveling on a warship.

   "What? Is General Fang about to leave now? Didn't he agree on a one-month visit?"

   After hearing Fang Lang's words, Ge Lianghong blurted out in surprise.

  Hearing the words, Fang Lang shook his head with a smile, looked around the layout of the Hong Kong Governor's Office and said:

   "I was invited to visit Hong Kong this time, mainly because I want to contribute my own meager strength to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong City. Judging from the current situation, the situation in Hong Kong City has stabilized.

   It doesn’t make much sense for us to stay here. It’s better to return to China as soon as possible, so that the soldiers can reunite with their families. "

  Hearing Fang Lang talk about the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong City, Ge Lianghong couldn't help but put a smile on his face. If he said that he had learned anything from the British Navy, he would not believe it. But he has personally experienced his contribution to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong City.

   "It seems that General Fang's news is really well-informed. The Huaying negotiation has just made some progress, and General Fang has already received the news."

  Hearing this, Fang Lang couldn't help but his eyes lit up, and he immediately understood something. No wonder this old boy took the initiative to help him determine the address of the museum. It turned out that the words he spread to the mainland had already played a positive role.

  But at the beginning, I made it very clear that I didn't agree with the other party using the museum land to repay the favor. The other party still took the initiative to intervene in this matter, and he didn't know what the other party meant.

  It is also impossible for him to say that he has not received any news about the progress of the Huaying negotiations, so he just smiled slightly:

   "This is all due to the Governor of Hong Kong, and has nothing to do with me."

   At this moment, the secretary knocked on the door with someone, and walked in with several servants carrying sumptuous afternoon tea.

  Ge Lianghong laughed when he saw this, and pointed at the pastries and black tea that were being placed on the coffee table:

   "I heard that General Fang was full of praise for the food at the Peninsula Hotel. Today, I came to my Hong Kong Governor's Mansion and tasted the afternoon tea of ​​our Hong Kong Governor's Mansion to see if it can compare with the food at the Peninsula Hotel."

Regarding this, Fang Lang was naturally not polite. He sat up straight with a smile on his face, took a sip of the black tea in front of him, nodded in satisfaction, and picked up a small spoon to dig out a small cake After putting it in his mouth and tasting it, he gave a thumbs up and praised:

   "The afternoon tea at the Governor's Mansion is really delicious. It's not quite the same as what I drank in England. It seems to be a combination of Chinese and Western. I have to say, it suits my taste."

   Ge Lianghong felt that there was something in Fang Lang's words, and he seemed to be alluding to something. He laughed, and waited until the servants who delivered the food had left, then said:

   "However, Hong Kong City is also in the Chinese cultural circle. Now that we have come here, of course we have learned to adapt to the local living habits, and make use of our strengths and avoid weaknesses to make more local delicacies."

   Fang Lang said to Ge Lianghong with a smile on his face when he heard the words:

   "This is why I feel that as long as His Excellency the Governor of Hong Kong is present, the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong City will be guaranteed, and it is also the reason why I am willing to invest heavily in Hong Kong City."

  After hearing Fang Lang's words, Ge Lianghong couldn't bear it anymore, and burst out laughing.

   "Then I would like to thank General Fang for his affirmation. In the future, I will definitely strengthen the integration of China and the West, and further promote the prosperity and stability of the port city."

Although the two were apparently discussing the afternoon tea that had just been served, in fact, they were tacitly discussing the Hong Kong governor's ruling policy. What Ge Lianghong said meant that he fully respected the wishes of the Chinese. The combination of Chinese and Western formulates a development policy with Hong Kong characteristics.

   And Fang Lang immediately expressed his support for the other party, and told him that he would continue to increase investment in Hong Kong City.

   I have to say that Ge Lianghong is indeed an excellent governor of Hong Kong, and he is also the governor of Hong Kong with the longest reign in history. After Britain gradually lost the interests of the Far East, it reduced its support for Hong Kong City. He was still struggling to support Hong Kong City, and after the status of Hong Kong City's entrepot trade port was affected due to the blockade.

  Seize the opportunity of the rapid population expansion of the port city and develop labor-intensive industries in the port city, among which the textile industry, film industry, and shipping industry are developing particularly rapidly.

  By 1953, textile and garment exports accounted for more than 50% of Hong Kong City's export value.

  (end of this chapter)