Chapter 1283: The Governor of Hong Kong comes to seek advice

According to the original trajectory, the United States will definitely take action against the Philippines.

As long as the United States and the Soviet Union are still competing for hegemony, Ferdinand will be one of the obstacles to the worldwide promotion of American-style democracy, and it must be kicked away.

As for when to take action, it depends on when the United States makes up its mind.

With Xia Yu and Polaris Capital's influence in the United States, it is highly feasible to artificially push this to happen.

Therefore, he also had the confidence to say such domineering things in front of Xu Huange and Chen Yongzhai.

However, there was no need to explain the ins and outs behind this to the two men. This was such a good opportunity to establish a towering figure in the minds of the two men, of course he had to make full use of it.

Next, Xia Yu talked to the two men for another twenty minutes or so, and gave them some suggestions.

For example, the two beer companies could not cooperate on the surface for the time being, but they could reduce competition and turn their guns on other beer manufacturers. In the future, if they act properly, they may be able to cooperate.

Another example is politics. How should the two of them do it...

After the establishment of the Southeast Asian consortium, Xia Yu shifted his focus to establishing the Yanhuang Society and the Blue Star Society.

However, with the Spring Festival approaching, he was destined to be busy, and he had to multi-task, which naturally affected the progress.

That evening, after dinner, Xia Yu asked his maid to tidy up the meeting room on the second floor and prepare some snacks and fruit.

Half an hour later, the doorbell rang. Governor of Hong Kong So Hang-kin and his wife entered Xia Yu's home with gifts.

After a warm reception, the Governor's wife stayed downstairs to chat with Li Qian and Xia Yu's mother.

Xia Yu and So Hang-kin went upstairs to the living room.

'Governor So, please sit down!'

'Thank you!'

'Governor So, I have been away from Hong Kong for nearly a year. I have returned to find that Hong Kong has changed a lot. You have made an important contribution, and I thank you for your dedication to Hong Kong.'

'I will drink tea instead of wine, and toast you.'

'Mr Xia, you are too kind. I should be toasting you. I have only done what I should do. The key to Hong Kong's great changes is still the foundation you laid.'

'In all the years I've been in politics, I've never had it as easy as these past two years, and I've achieved so much.'

Su Xingjian lowered his posture even more in response to Xia Yu's toast.

'Haha, then let's toast to a happy collaboration.'

'Cheers!'

After the formalities were over, the distance between the two men closed considerably, and Su Xingjian sincerely thanked Xia Yu: 'Mr Xia, on behalf of the Monroe family, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to you. You will always be our best friend in the Monroe family.'

Xia Yu smiled gently and said in a friendly manner, 'I have always treated my friends this way. I hope our friendship will last forever.'

'It will!'

Su Xingjian said solemnly.

He had tasted the sweetness of working with Xia Yu, and as the head of the Monroe family, he was reluctant to let go of Xia Yu's thigh.

His Monroe family was actually from the commoner class before him, so over the past few decades, he has also been engaged in diplomatic work, moving around various countries. Most of the people from large families of his generation hold higher positions than him.

He himself is the upper limit of the Monroe family!

When he came to Hong Kong, he was personally prepared to retire, but he never expected that this place would become the second starting point for the Monroe family.

He himself cannot leave, and there is no promotion, so his potential is just that.

But his two sons are still young!

Under his careful nurturing, the abilities of his two sons are quite good, and they only lack opportunities and background compared to others.

After coming to Hong Kong, the political careers of his two sons have gone from bumpy to smooth, and are full of promise.

It has only been a little over a year since May 1982, and both sons have entered politics and taken up relatively important positions.

The eldest son has joined the finance department, while the younger son has joined the diplomatic service. Although they are not in high positions, they are already considered middle management.

The next step for both sons is to try to become members of parliament, which requires a lot of exposure.

Peter Monroe is well aware that in terms of media power, the man in front of him is definitely the uncrowned king, and his sons' future depends on Xia Yu.

As for the family assets, he counted that over the past year or so, relying on investments, the Monroe family's assets have increased by 53.6 million pounds, which has directly quadrupled the Monroe family's assets!

And this 53.6 million pounds is traceable, and the income on the surface is legal and compliant, and no one can catch him!

In life, nothing is more important than power and wealth, and in a deeper sense, social status.

And he knows very well that Xia Yu gave him all of this!

So although he is the British government-appointed Governor of Hong Kong, he knows exactly what to do in many situations.

'Mr Xia, last year Hong Kong's GDP growth rate reached 38.35%, and the effect of the Hong Kong government's strategic blueprint of 'one core, six pillars' has already emerged. The year has only just begun, so in which direction do you think Hong Kong should focus this year?'

Su Xingjian took the initiative to seek Xia Yu's advice, as if he were a subordinate.

Xia Yu smiled slightly, and without being polite, he thought for a moment and said, 'I will simply raise a few immature opinions for your reference.'

'Okay, please go ahead!'

Su Xingjian looked at Xia Yu with renewed spirit.

Xia Yu began to expound his views: 'First, in terms of people's livelihood and well-being, I suggest focusing on education and housing and increasing efforts in these two areas.'

'Hong Kong's strategic blueprint is destined to require a large number of highly qualified people. The current level of higher education is clearly insufficient. There are fewer universities, so I suggest building a few more to cover all areas.'

'In terms of housing, increase the construction of public rental housing to alleviate social conflicts, enhance people's sense of well-being, reduce the burden on people's lives, unleash residents' consumption power, get money flowing, and prevent capital from being trapped in real estate.'

Su Xingjian nodded and said, 'The government has plans to increase its efforts in terms of housing policy, and plans to increase cooperation with Jiuding Real Estate Group. This year, we must achieve the goal of putting another 100,000 public rental housing units on the market.'

'As for higher quality education, there are indeed significant shortcomings. I will let the Education Department make a good plan after I go back.'

'Mr. Xia, what about other aspects?'

Xia Yu did not answer immediately, sipped some tea, and then squinted his eyes as he contemplated.

Su Xingjian did not interrupt, and patiently waited quietly.

Xia Yu's starting point for his thinking was still focused on the development of Xiangjiang, especially the long-term strategic development goals around the 'one core, six pillars'.

The financial services industry, the one core, is beyond reproach. He has already filled in the gaps in many areas such as the system, institutions, platforms and exchange rates. There is not much more that can be done, it all depends on management and endogenous development.

And the six pillars: the trade and logistics industry, the electronics and high-tech industry, the heavy machinery manufacturing industry, the petrochemical industry, the big health industry, and the tourism and entertainment industry.

Each pillar is developing, and the New Territories have become a mega construction site.

What can promote these six pillars is...transportation!

By the way, at the current rate of development, although Kai Tak International Airport is still able to operate normally, it seems to have fallen behind the pace...