I Want To Be a Rich Man on Hong Kong Island

"Lawyer Zhao, I really trouble you this time!" Wu Guangyao said politely and respectfully to Zhao Bing.

The person in front of you, let yourself have to respect!

The realm of the two is not the same!

Zhao Bing is the kind of person who works for the country and the people. He dared to assassinate the regent of the feudal dynasty at the age of 18. After returning from studying in Europe and the United States, he won the reputation of "the reincarnation of Bao Gong" in the courts of the mainland; Concession; During the Anti-Japanese War, he led 3,000 anti-Japanese student troops in Guangxi Province to carry out guerrilla warfare against the enemy.

The essence of Wu Guangyao is to protect himself, enrich himself first, and then consider serving the motherland and the people.

"What's the trouble? I'm a practicing barrister. That's what I do!" Zhao Bing looked at Wu Guangyao. Young talents, and they are still the top ones.

"Anyway, you are a highly respected person, and I feel very honored to be able to respond to our lawsuit!" Wu Guangyao said.

"I don't understand one thing. You should not be short of those hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars, so why bother to go to court with the people from the four major foreign firms. Although I have only been in Hong Kong Island for a few months, I also understand the meaning of the four major foreign firms. What, is it worth it?" Zhao Bing looked at Wu Guangyao and asked curiously.

mean what?

Of course Wu Guangyao understood that the four major foreign firms were established before the opening of Hong Kong Island.

The most powerful one is Jardine Matheson. In Hong Kong Island, there is even a saying, "There was Jardine before Hong Kong".

It is said that Jardine Matheson first sold opium in the mainland, and then participated in the planning of the Opium War. In the end, the Qing government lost Hong Kong Island, so this statement came into being.

After the opening of Hong Kong Island, these foreign firms played a pivotal role in the development of the early years.

"It's worth it. Although Hong Kong Island is currently a colony of England, there are more than 90% Chinese. If I back down, the status of Chinese businessmen in the future will decline, and foreign capital will think that we Chinese businessmen are easy to bully; if I fight against Now, Chinese businessmen will also understand that their rights need to be fought, rather than relying on human facilities."

"Just like when you led more than 3,000 student soldiers to fight guerrilla against Japan, why did everyone choose to fight when they knew they were not the opponents of those well-trained Japanese soldiers?"

Seeing Wu Guangyao talk about his history, Zhao Bing seemed a little excited, obviously recalling the years of the Anti-Japanese War.

"it is good,

Need to fight, can't back down! "

Wu Guangyao suddenly remembered something and felt that he should make his own contribution.

"Lawyer Zhao, I heard you are running a school?"

Zhao Bing was overjoyed, could it be that this person wants to donate money to support the school!

"Well, a few scholars from the mainland are preparing for the New Asia College, which is a Chinese college. At this time, Hong Kong Island is under the rule of England, and Chinese culture has always been underestimated. Some people ridiculed Hong Kong Island as a "cultural desert." So, there are some things we must do!" Zhao Bing said loudly.

"Okay, this is a good thing! I am willing to contribute 100,000 Hong Kong dollars a year to sponsor this school."

Zhao Bing was overjoyed that 100,000 Hong Kong dollars could at least expand the size of the college several times. This young man really values ​​education.

I heard that he also has a maritime academy. Although it serves his own company, at least the students have really learned the skills.

"That's great. That day I called a few friends to talk to you about the college's plans. From now on, you will be the founder of New Asia Academy!"

Wu Guangyao did not refuse, and New Asia College will merge with several colleges in the later period to form the Chinese University of Hong Kong Island.

It is necessary for me to supervise this university for life to avoid being used by foreign forces in the future.

 …

When Wu Guangyao knew the court time of Wheelock and World Shipping, Wu Guangyao knew that George Madden would definitely come to Hong Kong Island.

So they sent people to watch the office of Far East Shipping, and when George Madden came, a new round of public opinion was launched.

Originally, the manuscript had been written in advance, and the article alluded to George Madden, the head of Wheelock, coming to Hong Kong.

Therefore, on the fourth day before the trial, Wu Guangyao knew about George Madden as soon as he got off the plane.

Then several newspapers started to report. Of course, many Chinese newspapers did not dare to offend Wheelock, they could only discuss the facts and not make biased remarks. This was already for Wu Guangyao's face.

However, Oriental Daily, as the top five newspapers in Hong Kong Island, has a considerable influence.

This made Wu Guangyao rejoice that the establishment of this newspaper gave him strength.

Among them, the two top Chinese newspapers, Business Daily and Sing Tao Daily, directly reprinted the news, which made Wu Guangyao feel that the Chinese are still united.

George Madden didn't know it, so he took a leisurely rest all night, and didn't plan to visit some congressmen and people from the court until noon the next day.

As for the governor, George Madden thought that such a trivial matter would not alarm the governor!

However, George Madden soon felt that something was wrong. Although these congressmen did not reject him, they did not speak briskly. They hesitated in their words, as if there was something unspeakable to hide.

What the hell is going on here?

Is this Hong Kong Island still the Hong Kong Island of the four major foreign companies, a mere Chinese businessman, these people are still embarrassed?

Back at the company, I recruited the person in charge, Yinuo, and asked, "Tell me about the recent situation on Hong Kong Island. Why do I feel that those councilors and judges are a little embarrassed?"

Yinuo's heart skipped a beat. He didn't expect the boss to hit a wall. It seemed that he was about to be scolded.

"At this time, the mainland is liberating Guangdong Province, and the Hong Kong government is worried that Hong Kong Island will not be protected, so people's hearts are unstable. In addition, Global Shipping has recently used public opinion pressure to win the sympathy of Hong Kong people. I am afraid that the Hong Kong government is unwilling to do so at this time. , favoring us at Wheelock. Also, HSBC is obviously on the side of global shipping, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to win this lawsuit!"

George Madden was furious. This subordinate didn't inform himself in advance that something like this happened on Hong Kong Island, making himself look like a monkey, embarrassing himself in front of those Hong Kong government councilors and judges.

"Bastard! Why didn't you tell me earlier that since the situation on Hong Kong Island is like this, you still handed in the indictment? Are you a pig? You want to deal with Wu Guangyao, don't you know later?"

Yinuo was extremely wronged, and he wanted to withdraw the lawsuit, but you threatened to come to Hong Kong Island to show the world shipping without saying a word on the phone.

Are you not wronged?

But Eno didn't dare to argue with this Prussian-style boss, otherwise his job would be lost!

"I didn't think carefully, sorry, boss!"

"Hmph, I'm gone, and I don't have anything else to do. You can deal with it yourself! I hope that next time you do something, you can think a little bit more, and don't let me wipe your ass for everything!"

As the saying goes, come when you are happy, and return when you are disappointed!

George Madden prepared to go back to London in despair, and handed over the mess here to Eno.

 …

On October 14th, Guangdong Province was liberated, and Hong Kong Island was shaken!

The colonial government mobilized warships and military planes to stand ready, and at the same time dispatched troops and generals on a large scale, intending to resist.

There is absolutely no problem with the strength of the mainland. Even if England uses the power of the whole country, it is not an opponent of the mainland. There is no doubt about this.

Even the Republic of China supported by the United States has failed, let alone a down and out!

Even the United Army led by the United States was defeated in a few years, let alone a prodigal boy!

It's just that once Hong Kong Island is taken back now, if the West blocks the mainland in the future, how will we understand the outside world and how to introduce talents and equipment.

But this truth, only Wu Guangyao, a person of later generations, and those few far-sighted people understand!

As for the others, they can only resign themselves to fate!

Teahouses, restaurants and other public gathering places are discussing this matter, and everyone is full of worry!

Why do these people come to Hong Kong Island for refuge, isn't it just because they are afraid?

Therefore, people in Hong Kong Island are still afraid at this time!

Since then, although housing prices on Hong Kong Island have skyrocketed, no one is buying the land, and it is a mess of cheap.

How could Wu Guangyao, who knew the history, give up such a great opportunity.

Within this year, reserve enough land and prepare to build high-rise buildings in 1954. Wouldn't it be developed!

The land will start to warm up in 1951, when the mainland entered the Korean War.

Because at that time, Hong Kong Islanders knew in their hearts that if Mainland Wuxia cared about the small Hong Kong Island, they might not take it back for a while!

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The lawsuit between Global Shipping and Wheelock will start on time on October 16.

Outside the court, many reporters gathered, and they all wanted to know the first-hand news of this lawsuit.

In the courtroom, He Yuanzhang stood in the defendant's seat with a calm expression; it was in stark contrast to Yinuo, who had an unnatural expression in the plaintiff's seat.

"Plaintiff, please tell me about the events and reasons why you want to sue the defendant!"

"Yes, Your Honor. Far East Shipping sold two 10,000-ton freighters to Global Shipping at the end of June. When signing the contract, the defendant paid in installments in British pounds. When the British pound depreciated, they deliberately took advantage of the loopholes in the contract without considering the exchange rate. Therefore, I ask Your Honor to consider the actual situation and coordinate the defendant to give us a certain amount of economic compensation."

"Defendant, what do you think?"

"I disagree. The defendant's boss has just returned from London and has also communicated with companies in London. Many companies in London have this contract problem during the depreciation of the pound. However, everyone is in line with the contract. Legal effects, continue to implement the contract. The contract is not a child's play, and there is no sympathy and mercy, so Hong Kong Island, a place based on British law, cannot be treated specially." Li Bing said righteously.

At this point, the judge already knew that World Shipping would not back down, or it would not have done so much work.

First, they used public opinion, and then visited HSBC and the Chief Secretary, all of which showed that their bosses did not want peace talks!

However, Wheelock is one of the four major foreign firms on Hong Kong Island and has made indelible contributions to Hong Kong Island. If you don't think about it at all, it is unreasonable.

Although the law is ruthless, people are sympathetic!

The judge had a good relationship with George Madden. Although George Madden didn't push him any further, the judge didn't want Defeng to lose the exam too hard!

Lawyers from both sides debated for a while, and the judge and jurors communicated for a while!

"I declare that based on the actual situation, Global Shipping needs to compensate one-tenth of the plaintiff's loss this time, which is 6,500 pounds. The comprehensive reasons are as follows: This contract is an incomplete contract, and there is no provision for exchange rate changes. How to deal with it Both parties have certain responsibilities for this kind of matter. Therefore, this judgment is based on a civil lawsuit based on friendly negotiation. If Global Shipping has any objection to this matter, it can postpone the appeal."

With such a penalty, Global Shipping is very upset!

But Wu Guangyao had confessed that there was loud thunder and little rain.

As long as the compensation is less than one-third, Global Shipping will accept it!

Don't waste your energy on this, it's important to make money!

"Global shipping obeys the judgment!" Li Bing said after communicating with He Yuanzhang and others.

In fact, Li Bing was still upset, 6,500 pounds is 100,000 Hong Kong dollars, how much is this!