Rebirth of Hong Kong 1981

Simon Keswick: "I've heard it, but as far as I know it's just a fairy tale, a story with no basis in fact, and no one would believe it."

Yang Chen said seriously: "No, that's not a story without factual basis. From ancient times to the present, our Chinese ancestors have never given up on the management of floods in the territory."

"In the blood of the Chinese, our faith has always been our own, because we have always firmly believed that man can conquer nature, and there is nothing that we cannot solve with our hands and wisdom.

In their bones, the Chinese do not believe in Buddhism or believe in Buddhism. Even those who become monks and Taoist priests will not force the people to believe in gods and Buddhas. "

"Because those illusory gods and Buddhas are just our sustenance, our spiritual sustenance."

"Believe or not. Believe it or not."

"What the Chinese really believe in is only those ancestors who have made great contributions to Chinese civilization, and the land under our feet that gave birth to us and raised us."

"The Chinese pay attention to returning to their roots. No matter how far they go, no matter where they settle, when they get old, the place they most want to go back to and the place they miss will always be the land that once raised them."

"A person's nationality can be changed, but there is one thing that no one can change forever, and that is his root."

"There are so many Chinatowns around the world, why do Chinese people gather there? The reason is that they have not forgotten their identity..."

After hearing these words, Simon Keswick asked calmly: "If I remember correctly, Mr. Yang has always been educated in the British style. It can be said that Britain trained you."

"Does Yang Sheng not agree with Britain at all?"

Yang Chen couldn't hide it, and with a slightly mocking tone, he said with a slight smile: "Mr. Simon Keswick's words are not rigorous enough, and he is also very ungentlemanlike."

"Leaving aside other things, let's talk about the Falklands War not long ago. At the beginning of the war, when everyone was not optimistic about Britain, I invested all my funds in the British stock market. I believe that Britain can win in the shortest possible time. The victory of the war.

Based on this alone, I think I have done better than many British people who just say nothing. As for the rewards afterwards, I deserve them. At least, the Queen herself did not deny my achievements. "

"Some time ago, when everyone was watching the second round of privatization reform promoted by Mrs. Thatcher, I was also the leader. Mrs. Thatcher thanked me personally for this."

"Such as the above two things, I don't think I need to give any explanation for what Simon Keswick said about whether he agrees with Britain or not."

For a long time, Britain's governance of the colonies has been much stricter than that of other Western countries. The early British colonies were not just simple resource plundering.

While plundering resources, the UK also attaches great importance to its own cultural output. In the process of British colonization of the world, the UK has always spared no effort to win over and cultivate the elites of each colony.

It is this continuous output of soft culture that enables Britain to maintain the world's largest colonial system.

Even after the end of World War II, the Western colonial system completely collapsed, and the influence of other countries in the colonies dissipated without a trace, but the United Kingdom was still able to maintain the nominal rule of the British Commonwealth Empire with its early soft cultural exports.

Yang Chen could see through Simon Keswick's sinister intentions at a glance. If he admitted that he had no sense of identity with Britain at all, once the news got out, the consequences would be disastrous for him.

Now, he still needs to wear the British tiger skin to expand his overseas business, especially the expansion in Asia and Europe, all of which are inseparable from the influence of the United Kingdom.

He wasn't that stupid, he wouldn't let today's good situation go to waste just because of a moment of flattery.

To be able to endure what is unbearable is a must for those who achieve great things. Simon Keswick's little abacus will never work with him, and he will not be fooled by the other party.

Chapter 786 Bleeding

Seeing that Yang Chen didn't fall into the trap, Simon Keswick didn't care either. After all, small tricks won't get on the table. He never thought of using this method to attack his opponent.

Of course, if the slander can have an effect, Simon Keswick will not be polite. Shopping malls are like battlefields. Once the competitors are jealous, it is understandable to use any means.

It's just that Simon Keswick knew in his heart that no matter how much he splashed dirty water on this kind of thing, it would not have much effect.

Times have changed. Britain is no longer the empire that once oppressed the world, and its national power and influence are declining year by year.

Based on this situation, the British government will only increase efforts to win over people like Yang Chen who have certain influence in the region and even the world, instead of considering the other party's preference.

The reason why Simon Keswick asked that was because he wanted to embarrass Yang Chen. Regardless of whether the goal was achieved or not, there was no loss anyway.

"Yang Sheng, I think you should understand what Landmark means to the Jardines Group. Neither I nor the Keswick family will allow the two companies to lose."

Yang Chen put his hands on the back of his head, leaned on the sofa with a relaxed expression, "Since that's the case, then why does Mr. Simon Keswick come to see me?"

"It can't be because of your words, Mr. Simon Keswick. Just let me stop like this."

Simon Keswick did not speak, as if hesitating for something.

Seeing this, Yang Chen wasn't in a hurry, and sat comfortably, with that appearance as much as he deserved a beating.

To be honest, Yang Chen is really greedy for the land under Hongkong Land. Since the 70s, the property market in Xiangjiang has been rising year by year.

As the first British-funded consortium to come to Xiangjiang for development, Hongkong Land acquired a large commercial land from the Governor's Mansion in the early days.

Hongkong Land is known as the No. [-] land king in Xiangjiang. Its title of land king is not based on the amount of land, but the land in prime locations under its control.

Li Chaoren's Changshi can't be compared with Landmark at this time. Even if Changshi owns more land, one piece of land is worth more than Li Chaoren's few lands. How to calculate it is meaningless.

What does it mean that a shop is hard to find, what does it mean that there is a price but no market.

Only storefronts and land in prime locations are hard to find, and there is no market for the price.

And Chacha Land's stores and land are all located in the most prime location in Xiangjiang, which are the kind that even the rich can't buy.

Following Mrs. Thatcher's fall, Heung Kong Properties has almost fallen to the bottom. Landmark's real estate projects in recent years have not only failed to help Landmark appreciate, but have become the last straw that crushed Landmark and even Jardine Matheson Group.

If you stop at this time and wait for Yihe to recover, then there is really no chance.

"Yang Sheng, you are interested in Hongkong Land because of the real estate owned by Hongkong Land. Before Hongkong Land, there are several projects under construction. If Yang Sheng wants it, I can persuade all the directors of the board of directors to transfer it to you at a low price. .”

When Simon Keswick spoke, he didn't blush at all, his tone seemed to give Yang Chen a lot of money.

"Mr. Simon Keswick, if this is your bottom line, then I don't think there is any need for us to continue talking. Next, everyone will use their own abilities to see who can have the last laugh."

Yang Chen could see it. Up until now, this boss didn't have the slightest idea of ​​bleeding. He kept trying to fool him, which exhausted all his remaining patience.

Seeing the change in Yang Chen's expression, Simon Keswick secretly called 'Oops'. Since the other party had already made Jardine's idea, he must be very clear about the situation of several projects under construction in Landmark.

Without any hesitation, Simon Keswick hurriedly remedied: "In addition to the shares of Xiangjiang Telephone and Electric Lighting, according to the current stock market price, the two shares can be resold to Yang Sheng."

Seeing that Yang Chen was still sitting there indifferently, motionless, Simon Keswick had no choice but to continue to increase, "Wellcome Supermarket, Dairy Milk International and the chain pharmacies under Jardine."

After throwing out five companies in one breath, Yang Chen was a little surprised by the changes Simon Keswick adjusted.

However, these five companies alone cannot satisfy his appetite. Among the five companies, Xiangjiang Electric and Electric Light have been controlled by him, and the remaining shares of Jardine are useless, and they will eventually be sold sooner or later.

With the volume of Heung Kong electric lights and telephones, most people can't afford them at all, and those who can afford them will not spend huge sums of money to buy two companies that they cannot control.

"Mr. Simon Keswick, let's not mention the two companies of Xiangjiang Electric and Telephone. I already hold half of the shares in these two companies. Whether there is the 30.00% or not, the impact will not be great.

On the contrary, if I accept the shares of the two companies in your hands, I will be able to bring you a huge amount of cash. Speaking of it, I will suffer more. "

"Uh..." After hearing this, Simon Keswick couldn't help but feel his old face turn red. As Yang Chen said, if Jardine sold the shares of the two companies, it would be able to alleviate the current debt pressure.

In this way, it was his side who took advantage of the other party.