Chapter 1273: A consortium spanning Southeast Asia

Bao Yugang was taken aback, then immediately understood. It seems that although Xia Yu is not in Hong Kong, he is still able to grasp the situation, and their worries are unnecessary.

It's just that the word 'rebellion' is used...quite appropriate!

It was Xia Yu who had driven the construction of Hong Kong into such prosperity, and his business was also the largest, permeating every aspect of Hong Kong.

Xia Yu was the well-deserved uncrowned king of Hong Kong.

But precisely because Xia Yu's power was so enormous, it was beyond reach, and the competition pressure from his pursuers and rivals was enormous.

So with the influx of chaotic foreign capital, all kinds of gangs and groups have emerged.

Outside of Xiangjiang, there are British forces led by the Rothschild family, American capital, island country forces, Australian consortia, and Southeast Asian forces.

Locally in Xiangjiang, there are old families and new tycoons, each banding together.

Of course, there are more complex ones, such as local old and new families cooperating with European and American capital, but more often than not, they use local concepts to cooperate with Southeast Asian families.

They are banding together to shake the foundations of Xia Yu's business empire, which is really no different from rebellion.

'Ah Yu, it's only just the beginning, and most of it is still in the trial and adjustment period. Once they gain a firm foothold, it will be dangerous if they unite again.'

'As the saying goes, two fists are no match for four hands!'

'Even a fierce tiger fears a pack of wolves!'

Bao Yugang said with deep concern.

Huo Yingdong also added, 'Yes, this time, the form of the alliance is different from the past. Before, it was just a casual collaboration, but now the competition is more intense. Their cooperation can be said to be an alliance, a consortium.'

'I have discussed with Lao Bao that throughout Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, you are the strongest. If you are willing to raise your voice, you will definitely gather a response.'

After saying this, the two men looked at Xia Yu with burning eyes, waiting for his attitude.

To be honest, there is a common view among the elite in Xiangjiang nowadays, and that is that the stock god Xia Yu is the strongest, followed by Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong in second and third place.

Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong are also the kind of people with connections all over the world, both having face and strength, and a single person is able to bring together a whole group of people.

Last year, many people tried to gauge their attitude and win them over, but neither of them made a move, maintaining their original relationships and situation.

The reason for this is that they are waiting for Xia Yu to return. If Xia Yu has an idea, they will definitely not hesitate to stand on Xia Yu's side.

Xia Yu did not disappoint his two ardent allies Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong.

He nodded and said, 'It's really time. There's no reason for others to take the peaches we've worked so hard to cultivate!'

Upon hearing this, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong glanced at each other and both revealed relieved smiles.

'Yu, we've been waiting for you to say this!'

'I've put you both out, I had an idea before, but I didn't do anything because I sensed that the time wasn't right. It's not too late now.'

'It seems we were worrying for nothing, haha...'

'By the way, Ah Yu, what are you going to do?'

Facing the concerned looks of the two men, Xia Yu gave a smile and said slowly, 'Xiangjiang is our stronghold, and it must be stable. But Xiangjiang alone is too small. Together with Macau, there are only a few million people, and shallow water cannot raise a dragon.'

'My plan is, the first step is to gain an absolute dominant position in Xiangjiang.'

'The second step is to use Hong Kong's central position to radiate throughout Southeast Asia. While other forces are focused on Hong Kong, we will weave the entire Southeast Asia into a network!'

'Southeast Asia?'

Huo Yingdong was taken aback, his brows furrowed slightly, quite puzzled.

'Yes, Southeast Asia!'

Xia Yu said affirmatively.

'I kind of understand, you plan to infiltrate from top to bottom.'

After a moment, a flash of realization passed through Huo Yingdong's eyes.

Bao Yu was moved when he first heard Huo Yingdong's words, and then he understood.

'Well, Hong Kong is too small after all, and we can only be at the top of the pyramid, just like New York is to the United States. We have to control the entire pyramid from top to bottom, and only in this way can we be stable in the long term.'

'I know that many people say that I am very independent in doing business and like to eat alone, so I don't have many friends, but they don't look at themselves in a mirror and see if they are really qualified to be at the table.'

'Now is the time to choose our friends.'

'There are more than one billion people in Southeast Asia and India, and only tens of millions of them are Chinese. Although most of us Chinese live in the upper and middle classes, the indigenous population of other countries is still too large. We must unite and win over the local elites in order to maintain control in the long term.'

'Only by controlling all of Southeast Asia will we have the qualifications and confidence to stand at the top of the world and not be at the mercy of others!'

Xia Yu said with a smile.

'So how do you plan to get started?'

Bao Yugang was shocked to hear Xia Yu's long-term plan for the first time, and hurriedly asked after a moment of shock.

Xia Yu pondered for a moment and said, 'I think about it this way: I plan to divide into three directions, create two organisations and a consortium.'

'Two organisations? A consortium?'

'What exactly?'

'The consortium is very simple. It brings together qualified and like-minded friends from Hong Kong and Macao, as well as Southeast Asian countries, to make progress together. I won't go into the specifics, as you all surely understand the model of a consortium.'

'As for the two organisations, they are actually one for most people, but two for a very small number of us.

'One is a more secretive organisation, which I intend to call the Yanhuang Society. Its goal is to revive our Yanhuang race and allow our Chinese descendants to once again stand at the top of the world. Membership is limited to our Yanhuang descendants, and the entry criteria must be absolutely strict!

'The other organisation, tentatively called the Blue Star Society, has the ultimate goal of achieving world 'stability', but the first phase is for the whole of Southeast Asia. The target members are people who have a huge influence on society and can join our united camp. Whether they are Chinese or indigenous, as long as they are willing to turn to our side, they are allies.'

'Of course, in order to strengthen the overall structure's strictness, the top level of the Yanhuang Society is the top level of the Blue Star Society, but the top level of the Blue Star Society cannot be the top level of the Yanhuang Society...'

As Xia Yu slowly explained his ideas, Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong were increasingly impressed by Xia Yu's grand blueprint.

However, when they thought about the feasibility of this and the impact of success, they both felt their blood boil.

'Yu, are you planning to do the same as those Masonic organisations?'

Suddenly, Bao Yugang had a thought and asked.

Xia Yu nodded solemnly and replied, 'That's right!'

'You're right, Lao Bao. Two fists are no match for four hands. Only by standing on the same level can we have a chance of competing.'

'Southeast Asia is still a poor backwater, and most of the attention from Europe and the United States is focused on developed countries. It's just that Hong Kong is so dazzling that it attracts even more attention.'

'Although Southeast Asia is currently underdeveloped, it has a large population and is not lacking in resources of any kind. It has huge potential, and its future development is absolutely attractive. At that time, various organisations and consortia will be envious.'

'We must win over the most elite classes in advance. If we don't, sooner or later we will be wooed away by other organisations and forces. At that time, even a consortium spanning Southeast Asia will not be able to hold us back.'