Li Zhen stood up with a solemn expression and paced back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back.
The businessman's change was unusual. If it was not handled well, it would cause chaos. Liu Yongfu sat quietly and did not disturb Li Zhen. Moreover, Liu Yongfu was also thinking about the solution in his mind. After all, he had already thought about Li Zhen just now. He promised to take over the post of mayor of Hong Kong. If businessmen from various countries leave Hong Kong, he will face great difficulties, so Liu Yongfu cannot be idle.
"Report,."
A loud voice came, and a guard quickly walked in and said: "President, just now the Governor of Hong Kong, Robinson, sent a message saying that he has a way to solve your problem."
Li Zhen was shocked, could it be that Luo Bianchen already knew about it.
Immediately, Li Zhen said: "Bring it here."
The guards immediately went to carry out the execution. Soon, Governor Robinson strode in. Li Zhen waved his hand for Robinson to sit down, and Li Zhen also sat down and asked: "Your Excellency Robinson said there is a way to deal with me." What difficulties are you talking about, and what are you planning to do about it?"
Robinson smiled and said: "Of course it is a matter of turmoil among businessmen from various countries."
Li Zhen's eyes narrowed slightly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
How could this guy know the news that just happened? Is there an insider?
For a moment, Li Zhen's heart was ups and downs.
Robinson said calmly: "President Lee, there is no need to doubt anything. It is normal for businessmen to want to leave Hong Kong. If you think about it carefully, the Governor of Hong Kong, the Chief Secretary for Economic Affairs, and the envoys from various countries, as well as All the commanders have been arrested. After such news spreads, businessmen from various countries will definitely not be able to stabilize themselves. They will definitely leave for fear that they will be affected."
Li Zhen asked: "How do you plan to solve it?"
Robinson immediately said: "It depends on President Lee how to deal with us prisoners."
Li Zhen snorted and said directly: "No need to beat around the bush, just say it directly." Li Zhen's mind was also a little confused, and he couldn't think of a solution in a short period of time. Now he can make some insinuations from Robinson's mouth and think of a solution. method.
Robinson said simply: "Let the captive British people go, and I will solve the problem for President Lee."
"impossible."
Li Zhen shook his head and denied it immediately.
Just kidding, if the British prisoners were released, Hong Kong would probably be more turbulent.
Robinson was not in a hurry, and still said in a neither humble nor condescending manner: "In this case, President Lee can only watch businessmen from various countries leave Hong Kong. Once these businessmen are lost, business will be greatly affected. By then, the business that has just developed will be very difficult. It will wither soon, and Hong Kong will be turned back to its original shape and become a useless small fishing village."
Li Zhen said: "You don't have to worry about the final outcome of Hong Kong. Someone comes and takes it with you."
The guard walked up to Robinson, grabbed his shoulders and pulled him outside.
Robinson did not resist and continued walking forward, waiting for Li Zhen's reaction.
But when he was about to reach the gate, Robinson panicked because Li Zhen hadn't stopped yet. He quickly stopped and said loudly: "President Li, do you really want to sit back and watch the turmoil in Hong Kong continue? Once the businessmen leave, Hong Kong will definitely be in turmoil, and what President Lee will take back is just a piece of wasteland, which is not a good thing for President Lee."
"Take it down."
Li Zhen snorted and waved his hand.
It was impossible for him to agree to Robinson's conditions. Li Zhen would rather take back a Hong Kong Island that has temporarily lost its commercial value than compromise on the prisoners. For Li Zhen, the worst plan is for businessmen from various countries to leave. Hong Kong, but it is just leaving, it does not affect that Hong Kong belongs to China.
"President, I want to give it a try."
At the critical moment, Liu Yongfu spoke up.
A flash of surprise flashed across Li Zhen's eyebrows and he said, "Are you sure you want to give it a try?"
Liu Yongfu nodded and said: "I am the mayor of Hong Kong you just appointed. I must give it a try." After a pause, Liu Yongfu added: "But I need sufficient support from the president."
"Say." Li Zhen said.
Liu Yongfu said solemnly: "As long as it does not harm the national interests, no matter what I do, the president will fully support me." As soon as he said this, Liu Yongfu stared at Li Zhen without blinking, because of the scope of this condition. Too big.
Li Zhen said without hesitation: "Okay, I fully support it." In fact, Liu Yongfu's conditions seemed very harsh in Li Zhen's eyes, but there was actually a basic premise.
Guarantee the interests of the country.
This is enough.
Liu Yongfu stood up and said eagerly: "President, my first condition is to borrow the governor's residence to meet businessmen from various countries here."
Li Zhen smiled and said, "Okay."
Liu Yongfu looked at Huang Qiang who was standing next to him and said: "Captain Huang, I have to trouble you with something. Invite businessmen from all over the world in Hong Kong to the Governor's Mansion. If there are people who are unwilling to come, we must use strong methods to deal with them directly." Let them come."
"Okay, I'll do it immediately."
Huang Qiang turned around and left, carrying out Liu Yongfu's order.
Li Zhen said: "Since I'm here, I'll just sit quietly and listen. It won't affect your performance."
Liu Yongfu said: "Yes, but you can't deny what I said."
When Li Zhen heard this, he glanced at Liu Yongfu in surprise and thought, what was this guy's intention to say such a thing? However, Li Zhen nodded and did not deny Liu Yongfu's suggestion.
Huang Qiang went to deliver the message. Fifteen minutes later, people came one after another. The businessmen who came first sat down in the hall. They all saw Liu Yongfu and Li Zhen, but ignored Li Zhen and focused on Liu Yongfu. Firstly, the businessmen had never seen Li Zhen, and secondly, Liu Yongfu was sitting in the main seat, and they all believed that Liu Yongfu was the person responsible.
Time passed, a full forty minutes passed, and all the major businessmen arrived.
There were as many as seventy or eighty businessmen from various countries in the hall.
Liu Yongfu stood up, looked around, and said in fluent English: "Gentlemen, I know that many of you are not willing to come here to attend the meeting, and many of you have already packed up and prepared to leave Hong Kong and express your gratitude to the Chinese troops for entering Hong Kong. I deeply apologize for the impact on you, because the army entered Hong Kong without informing you in time, which affected your business. At the same time, I also regret that you do not believe in China, because you will lose a huge amount by leaving. Chance."
Liu Yongfu spoke very politely. He first made it clear that he was wrong, and then said that the businessman had lost an opportunity.
In response, there was a commotion below.
"Who are you."
Suddenly a loud roar came from the crowd.
Liu Yongfu smiled slightly and continued: "The question just now is very good, but it was my negligence that I even forgot to introduce myself." His eyes were calm and there was a faint smile on his face, which made Li Zhendu look at him with admiration.
Originally, Li Zhen believed that Liu Yongfu would have certain difficulties in serving as mayor of Hong Kong.
Now it seems that Liu Yongfu is not simple and is competent enough.
Liu Yongfu continued: "My name is Liu Yongfu. I have been living in Hong Kong. I was entrusted by President Lee to serve as the mayor of Hong Kong." He paused for a moment and continued: "Everyone will be confused, what kind of mayor is this? , how could he be the mayor of Hong Kong? Here, I must explain clearly that Hong Kong has been a territory of China since ancient times, and the British occupied Hong Kong Island. Now China has taken it back, so Hong Kong is no longer a British area, but a territory according to the China's administrative division has become a city in China. I, Liu Yongfu, serve as the first mayor of Hong Kong, equivalent to the position of the original Governor of Hong Kong, Robinson."
"Mayor Liu, you just felt ashamed that you did not notify the troops in time when they entered Hong Kong. This is understandable, but you said that we lost opportunities by leaving Hong Kong. How do you explain this?"
Businessmen are not fools. They should seize the problem and ask it directly.
Liu Yongfu gave a thumbs up and praised: "That's a really good question. This is what I want to explain."
Li Zhen looked at the calm and confident Liu Yongfu and was very satisfied.
This guy has the air of a general.
Liu Yongfu said neither humble nor arrogantly: "As for the ownership of Hong Kong, this is a struggle between China and Britain, a battle between two countries. Therefore, there must be a clear division and a result. Hong Kong must belong to China."
"But, from another perspective, Hong Kong belongs to China, but it also belongs to you gentlemen."
"Countries must be clearly divided, but people doing business are not affected by national boundaries. For example, during the period when Hong Kong was under British rule, it was normal for Chinese businessmen to come to Hong Kong to do business. Similarly, businessmen from various countries would also go to different places. The country conducts business to sell its products everywhere and earn more money."
"Now that Hong Kong has returned to China, gentlemen, you don't have to worry about your situation, because I understand that businessmen have no national boundaries. You are welcome to do business here. During my tenure as the mayor of Hong Kong, I will not change the general environment for your business, and I will even Protect the interests of all gentlemen and let you live in Hong Kong with peace of mind."
The businessmen seemed very calm after listening.
Anyone can say these empty words, but it is difficult to impress businessmen.
Liu Yongfu was not in a hurry and continued: "In the next five years when I serve as mayor of Hong Kong, the government will allocate 30 million silver dollars for the development of Hong Kong, whether it is fishing, shipbuilding and other various industries. In the next few years, we will achieve tremendous development and create huge business opportunities."
The corner of Li Zhen's mouth twitched, and he thought to himself, it is indeed a big hole.
Liu Yongfu’s big pit is actually here.
Li Zhen really couldn't refute because he had agreed in advance.
Liu Yongfu smiled at Li Zhen and continued: "When 30 million silver dollars enter Hong Kong, I believe it will usher in a stage of rapid development. Therefore, I say that it is a pity for you to leave, because you will miss the best opportunity. As long as If you stay in Hong Kong, in the future, your business will not only be in Hong Kong, but will even enter China. This is a huge basis."
Countless businessmen began to become restless.
Thirty million silver dollars to develop the small Hong Kong Island is definitely a big deal. For businessmen from various countries, they can see many business opportunities from this amount of funds. Therefore, countless businessmen have begun to think about it. Since Liu Wing Fook, the mayor of Hong Kong, wants to protect their interests and develop Hong Kong, so it is not worthwhile to leave.
Furthermore, many businessmen have been in Hong Kong for more than ten years and have become accustomed to life in Hong Kong.
If they leave suddenly, there will be a lot of reluctance in their hearts. Before, they were worried about being attacked by the Chinese army when leaving Hong Kong. Now with Liu Yongfu's guarantee, many people want to stay.
For a time, many businessmen have been impressed by Liu Yongfu.