Chapter 697
In general, Patten has played a great role on Hong Kong Island.
But that was all in the previous life, in this life, Chris Patten took over as the governor of Hong Kong in early 91, and carried out drastic reforms on Hong Kong Island, trying to speed up the pace of democracy on Hong Kong Island.
Soon after taking office, Patten became involved in a bad relationship with the mainland government. In October 1991 (October 92 before the rebirth of Lin Yu), Patten delivered his first policy address, which mentioned the constitutional reform package and stated that the electoral system of the Legislative Council would be reformed, in addition to "separating the two bureaux", abolishing all appointed seats, and adding nine functional constituency seats (the new nine groups), so that all incumbents are eligible to vote, so as to accelerate the pace of democracy on Hong Kong Island. However, the Chinese government immediately expressed its dissatisfaction, pointing out that the central government had not been consulted on the reforms, and that it would cancel the reforms after the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong Island. At that time, many officials in Beijing accused Patten of being a "poisonous snake", a "thief", a "prostitute", and a "last tango" for the democrats.
Before the return of Hong Kong Island, due to the confrontational attitude of the British government in Hong Kong and the influence of public opinion, some Hong Kong Island people had confidence problems. There is also a misunderstanding in the international community, and Fortune magazine has also made a cover feature called "Hong Kong Island is Dead". Many Hong Kong residents have a kind of panic and worry about the return to the motherland, and many people are worried that after the return of Hong Kong Island, various policies will undergo fundamental changes, and they have chosen to sell their assets and emigrate overseas, which once led to the social and economic shock of Hong Kong Island.
Under these circumstances, in order to solve the problem of confidence among the people of Hong Kong Island, the mainland has not only pushed the people of Hong Kong Island to set up the "Better Hong Kong Island Foundation" to go to various countries to explain China's policy toward Hong Kong Island, but has also invited some celebrities from all walks of life in Hong Kong to visit China. Everyone has a deeper understanding of China's new policies of "one country, two systems" and "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" on Hong Kong Island, and they are fully convinced not to be blinded by the remarks of some people with ill intentions.
In particular, Hong Kong Island celebrities are invited to visit the mainland. It is not only to discuss a series of issues in the construction and development of Hong Kong Island after its return to the motherland, but also to provide suggestions and suggestions. To reflect the social conditions and public opinion of Hong Kong Island to the Central Government. Moreover, these celebrities have a high status on Hong Kong Island. The influence is huge, as long as they are not only optimistic about the future of Hong Kong Island, but also take practical actions to maintain the economic stability and prosperity of Hong Kong Island. It will be able to stabilize a large number of Hong Kong Island citizens and ensure the stable transition and return of Hong Kong Island. It will also play a role that cannot be underestimated in the economic and social development of Hong Kong Island after its return to the motherland.
However, since 83 years, patriotic businessmen and celebrities on Hong Kong Island have always been committed to promoting the return of Hong Kong Island. Frequent travel between Hong Kong Island on the mainland, especially the charter king, an important position in Hong Kong Island society and a good relationship with the British. He often travels between the capital, London and Hong Kong Island. He has been in frequent contact with all parties, especially when the Sino-British negotiations have reached an impasse, and has played a role that no one else can play. The old man has also met with the charter king and other patriots many times, but he has never allowed himself to participate.
How could it be this time?
Lin Yu couldn't help but be a little surprised.
Director Chen glanced at Lin Yu with some surprise when he heard this, and in his opinion, the old man had specified that Lin Yu wanted to participate in meeting with the celebrities on Hong Kong Island. It's nothing more than gilding a person with a very good background, and the form of walking is over. Anyway, the credit is indispensable to him, but why does he really treat himself as a dish?
Although Lin Yu's bearing is calm and abnormal, completely different from ordinary young people, after all, he is only in his twenties, and he is a young man wherever he stays, and he is older than this young man in doing united front work. Director Chen never believes that no matter how simple this young man is, can he be more knowledgeable than himself, a person who has done united front work for more than 20 years?
Slander is slander, but Director Chen doesn't dare to slack off, after all, if this boy really has some temper, it's a trivial matter if he doesn't go, but if he can't pay the difference, it's a big deal.
"There are a lot of celebrities who came this time, including real estate tycoon Huo Lao, Li Chaoren, ship king Bao Lao, real estate tycoon Zheng Dong and Guo Dong of the Kwok family on Hong Kong Island...... Director Chen said with some respect. Although he is a high-ranking official on the mainland, he often interacts with celebrities from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and he knows the situation of these people very well. The names he mentioned are not characters who stomp their feet and tremble in all directions, and it can be said that if these people stomp their feet more, Hong Kong Island will immediately change.
At the same time, Director Chen is also quite complacent, after all, these heavyweights are invited by himself, doesn't it also show that he has done a good job?
Lin Yu just heard the first few names, couldn't help but smile, they are all old acquaintances, every time he goes to Hong Kong Island, these bigwigs are all competing to invite, Lin Yu also with his own demeanor and foresight, predictive analysis ability for economic and social development, has won everyone's respect, several times of contact, it has become a year-old friend.
I didn't expect everyone to come to Beijing at this time.
However, it seems that in the context of supporting the eve of Hong Kong Island's return to the motherland, it is not particularly abrupt that other celebrities and elites on Hong Kong Island come to the capital together.
Of course, Lin Yu could also think that the reason why the old man would let him participate in the meeting was that in addition to being more familiar with the visiting celebrities, he could speak more about the affairs of Hong Kong Island.
Lin Yu pondered for a moment in his heart, and also wanted to meet these respectable bigwigs, looked at Director Chen's anxious expectant god, and said with a smile: "I see, no problem, I should do something for the country." โ
Lin Yu agreed happily and neatly, with a sincere expression and no hint of hypocrisy and politeness, and the arrogance just now was simply like two people. After Director Chen was stunned, he was also full of joy, no matter what he said, he finally made this trip in vain.
Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is located in the ancient Diaoyutai Scenic Area outside Fuchengmen in the western suburbs of Beijing, with a length of about one kilometer from north to south and a width of about 05 kilometers from east to west, with a total area of 420,000 square meters. Its internal environment is elegant and tranquil, the green grass is like a tree, the lake is clear, the blue water and saffron between the pavilions and pavilions, the forest and the stone bridge, it is the perfect fusion of the Chinese classical architectural interest and the modern architectural style, it is an important place for the Chinese leaders to carry out foreign affairs activities, and it is also a super-star hotel for the country to receive heads of state and important guests. Since its establishment in 1959, it has received more than 1,000 visitors from all over the world. It is a place that has attracted the attention of people and media from all over the world, and is known as the "First Pavilion of the Orient".
In all fairness, the layout of the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is very special, but compared to it, it is far from the paradise island that Lin Yu painstakingly managed. However, there is a strong cultural and historical atmosphere and royal style everywhere, which cannot be compared anywhere else. Maybe a small pool inside, or a terraced water pavilion, has a leisurely allusion, which makes people feel like going back in time, and can't help but indulge in it.
The car seemed to travel through history, and after being inspected by many guards, it finally stopped in front of a building.
It is a six-story building. The arc-shaped main building is resplendent and magnificent, with green space, landscape landscape, rockery and fountain surrounding the main building, and the scenery is pleasant and magnificent everywhere. It's a small hideaway. This building is a typical oriental ancient architectural style exterior design, a pair of gilded bronze lions from the beginning of the century lost for many years and then back to their hometown solemnly guarded on both sides of the gate, looking from the gate, the scenery of the classical garden is beautiful.
In such an environment, people's hearts can't help but converge a little. Lin Yu also tidied up his appearance slightly before getting out of the car, for fear that a slight accident would defile this atmosphere and environment.
In the long corridor, the security is tight, three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry, and there are more heavily armed Zhongnanhai bodyguards gathered outside the conference room, looking like a nervous look of facing a great enemy. There are all kinds of electronic inspection instruments on his side, even if Zheng Yuanguang is with him, Lin Yu has been carefully searched all over his body.
Under the leadership of Zheng Yuanguang, the two walked to a hall with an ancient fragrance, and before they got close, a staff member stepped forward and said to Zheng Yuanguang respectfully: "Director Zheng, the chief is receiving guests from Hong Kong Island, and I have asked you twice why you haven't arrived yet." โ
While speaking, his eyes couldn't help but look at Lin Yu with some surprise. He was not a staff member next to the old man, and he didn't know Lin Yu, but he was a little surprised that this young man came here.
"Got it, let's go in." Zheng Yuanguang waved his hand and said lightly, and the person went backwards, and it could be seen that Zheng Yuanguang's level was not low.
"Let's go, Xiaoyu, the old man is in a hurry." Zheng Yuanguang turned his face and said to Lin Yu with a smile on his face. That earnest expression and posture really surprised the person just now.
At this moment, the eyes of these staff members looking at Lin Yu were even more unusual, and their hearts were even more turbulent and undulating. This young man was not only accompanied by Director Zheng in person, but Director Zheng's tone seemed to be what the old man wanted to see in person, which was really incredible.
The old man meets the guests of Hong Kong Island, what is the use of such a young man coming?
However, this question can only be pondered in their hearts, but no one dares to ask it.
Zheng Yuanguang gently pushed open the door of the conference room and walked in with Lin Yu.
The faint smell of tea wafted from the reception room, and the diminutive old man was sitting in a large white sรจ sofa, drinking tea while having a cordial conversation with the guests from Hong Kong Island around him.
Except for the elderly, Chen Deyong, head of the United Front Work Department, and a very small number of staff members around the old man, there was no one else in the reception room, and the news media also took a set of pictures and left in a hurry after being allowed to interview at the beginning,!ใ
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