Chapter 551: Xin Shiliang's New Job
I have to say that Xin Shiliang is now much more cheerful and confident than when he first rescued them from the devil mine.
Perhaps it was after this period of work in the secretariat of Fangyuan Group that he regained his self-confidence, as the old saying goes, living in a leadership position for a long time can indeed exercise a person's temperament.
"Haha...... Good! Mr. Xin is indeed a smart man.
But this job is not something that can be done smartly, I wonder if you have much contact with those old whites in Brazil? ”
Fang Lang's words made Xin Shiliang slightly stunned, looked at Fang Lang with some puzzlement, and slowly said:
"Of course there is contact, there are a lot of whites and blacks in the company, and more are mixed-race, is this job just to deal with them?"
"What do you think of these people? Have you ever been discriminated against by them? ”
Fang Lang looked at Xin Shiliang with interest, wondering what he thought of these people.
Hearing this, Xin Shiliang took a deep breath, his face slowly began to become serious, and he nodded for a long time before he said:
"These people are not very good, and white people have an innate sense of superiority, as if they are inherently superior.
The mixed-race Brazilians seem to be better, at least in the process of contact, they don't discriminate against us Chinese.
It's not the same with blacks, who seem to look down on us more than whites, but they are discriminated against by mixed-race Brazilians.
When I was working in the company, I didn't encounter any discrimination, but I did encounter a few cases of discrimination outside. ”
"Oh! So how do you deal with discrimination when you encounter it? ”
As soon as he heard this question, Xin Shiliang immediately felt that this might have a lot to do with his future work, but he didn't mean to lie to Fang Lang.
Instead, he sighed softly and said:
"I don't do anything about it, and I usually pretend I don't know."
When Fang Lang heard this, his brows furrowed slightly, he was obviously very dissatisfied with this reply. But he didn't say anything, and the movement of making tea in his hands did not stop.
Xin Shiliang saw that Fang Lang did not comment, so he continued:
"I've actually discussed this issue with my colleagues in the company, especially some people who have been to Europe and the United States, and generally believe that racial discrimination in Brazil is not serious.
Locals believe this is related to Brazil's racial whitening policy between 1889 and 1914, when the Brazilian government pursued eugenics policies and tried to improve the quality of the population by mixing white and black blood to dilute the blood of black people.
This was actually a racial policy that showed the superiority of the white race, but it created a large number of mixed-race people, which in turn promoted the racial integration of Brazil.
I have to say that this makes people cry and laugh.
I haven't been to the United States, and I've heard them say that the United States has a policy of racial segregation, so racial discrimination in the United States is very serious.
According to colleagues, former U.S. President Mr. Roosevelt once said that the difference between the United States and Brazil is the attitude towards blacks, and that all blacks in Brazil are offered positions that match their abilities.
Of course, this is all the racial perception among their locals, and we, the foreign Chinese, are actually excluded from these racial perceptions.
I believe that with the passage of time, and with the improvement of our Chinese social status and the increase in the Chinese base, the discrimination we have suffered in Brazil will definitely improve. ”
Fang Lang glanced at Xin Shiliang with some surprise, he really didn't expect that the other party actually knew about racial discrimination in Brazil.
In fact, Xin Shiliang is not wrong, Brazil's racial discrimination problem is much better than that of the United States, and the root cause is indeed related to the large number of mixed-race people created by Brazil's original racial whitening policy, as Xin Shiliang said.
This directly contributed to the integration of Brazil's race, so Brazilians do not discriminate against other ethnic groups as generally as Americans, but that does not mean that there is no racial discrimination in Brazil.
After all, the same rice feeds hundreds of people, and everyone's living environment is different, the education level is different, and the views on society and race are naturally different, and it is normal for racial discrimination to exist.
As far as Fang Lang's Chinese identity is concerned, it can be seen from the fact that he was able to obtain today's status in the Brazilian Navy, and the racial discrimination in Brazil is not very serious.
After all, if Fang Lang was in the United States or Europe, I believe that no matter how much ability he has, it is impossible for him to obtain today's status.
What satisfies Fang Lang the most is that Xin Shiliang believes that the Chinese can change the current situation of discrimination.
"Oh! Do you think the status of our Chinese in Brazil can be improved? ”
"Of course, with you and your family, and your family's great help to Chinese immigrants, I am very optimistic about the future status of Chinese in Brazil."
Xin Shiliang nodded very firmly to show his attitude.
"Then are you willing to improve the status of our Chinese in Brazil and contribute your own strength?"
Fang Lang smiled and handed a cup of freshly brewed tea to Xin Shiliang.
Xin Shiliang tapped the tea table with his hand and thanked Fang Lang for the tea he handed over. looked at Fang Lang in disbelief, and then immediately showed a happy face, and nodded firmly in his eyes:
"I don't dare to ask for ears!"
Regarding Xin Shiliang's attitude, Fang Lang was not surprised at all, after all, the Fang family has not done anything to hide what they have done in Brazil in recent years, as long as they are Chinese in Brazil, there is no one who is not grateful to the other family.
Moreover, the old people in the earliest overseas Chinese villages were constantly promoting that everything the Fang family did was to improve the status of the Chinese in Brazil.
And all Chinese immigrants will be brainwashed before entering Brazil, telling them that the reason why they can have the current job, or be able to come to Brazil, is the credit of the Fang family.
Therefore, the status of the Fang family in the hearts of the Chinese in Brazil is now very high, and some people of insight certainly hope that they can also contribute to the rise of the Chinese.
Fang Lang saw that Xin Shiliang agreed to his proposal without hesitation, and he felt very satisfied in his heart. Speaking of which, the work that I asked him to do was very important.
If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't find the right person to be in charge of this matter, Fang Lang really didn't want to let someone outside be responsible, but since his father sent Xin Shiliang over, it at least showed that his father trusted the other party.
"Now our family has a significant influence in the business world in Brazil, but it is not enough to have influence in the business community.
If we Chinese are simply rich, then sooner or later we will be pulled out as fat sheep and harvested, which is why I have stayed in the navy.
Now the military power in my hands can protect the interests of our Fang family in Brazil, and no one dares to infringe on it, but the Chinese in Brazil cannot be the only one in our Fang family.
If the Chinese want to rise, more Fang families must stand up, but these Chinese who stand up do not have military protection like me behind them, which requires more Chinese to enter the army, which I have already operated, so I don't have to worry too much about it for the time being.
Although Brazil is a capitalist country and the business community has a huge influence on the political world, it is not enough for us Chinese businessmen to support local politicians in Brazil.
We need to have direct politicians who represent the interests of our Chinese, but now that our Chinese power in Brazil is just beginning, this will certainly not be achieved so quickly.
At this time, we need to cultivate pro-China politicians first to achieve our political goals, and at the same time protect the status of our Chinese.
You have worked in the Secretariat of Fangyuan Group, and you should know that we also have a lot of influence in Brazilian politics.
But it turns out that we don't pay enough attention to these political forces, for example, the Social Democrats, now the largest party in Brazil, are actually backed by Nice, a subsidiary of the Fangyuan Group.
Because of my military status, we have not been too involved in the work of the SPD, nor have we deliberately selected and cultivated pro-China forces within the party.
Now I have information that the Labor Party, formed by former President Mr. Vargas, has taken a fancy to our group's trade unions and wants to attack our unions.
I need to mobilize the political influence of our group and fight back against them, because my military status is not suitable for direct contact with the politicians supported by the company, so, do you know what your job is? ”
Fang Lang's tirade made Xin Shiliang have some understanding of Fang Lang's thoughts, and Fang Lang's meaning was also expressed very clearly, to be honest, this job is not impossible to do.
But it is too important, once he takes over this job, it means that he will become the spokesperson of the Fang family in the political circles. Since then, he has naturally had unparalleled political influence himself.
But it is precisely because of this that he inevitably has some drumming in his heart, if this is done well, it is fine, if it is not done well, there will be big problems.
"Young owner, this ...... Do you think about it again, this work is too important. I wouldn't be a bad fit. ”
Xin Shiliang's concerns, of course Fang Lang knew that if possible, he didn't want an outsider to be in charge of this work, but now their family really didn't have a suitable candidate.
And Xin Shiliang was recommended by Fang Lang's father, no matter what Fang Lang thought directly in his heart, he had to give the other party a chance.
This position is of course very important, but it is not irreplaceable, in the final analysis, all the power in this position comes from the support of the Fang family, once the Fang family wants to change someone to be in charge of this work, Xin Shiliang has no room for resistance.
Fang Lang was not worried that Xin Shiliang would lose control, such an important position, of course, Fang Lang would not take any precautions, and when the other party's side was around, he would definitely be placed by him in the second section of the Investigation Department and Logistics Department of Fang Yuan Group.
It is not only to prevent the other party from losing control, but also to remind the other party to always pay attention to his identity, he believes that smart people will know what they should do.
"Huh...... Don't scruple, since my father recommended you to me, it shows that he trusts you. You are what I rescued from the Japanese mines, and I know you a little bit about you, and I think you are also suitable for this job.
I understand what you're worried about, and there are some things I can say up front, and since I've put you in charge of this work, I'm sure you'll be able to play by my rules of the game.
Moreover, this work is not something you can do alone, I will choose the right assistant for you, as long as you work hard, I will definitely give you the greatest support. ”
Fang Lang's words were not subtle, as Xin Shiliang, who had served as the director of the office, there was no difference between this hint and explicit.
He did not feel any dissatisfaction with this, on the contrary, he felt that this was the only way to reassure, after all, the power without supervision would get out of control sooner or later.
He didn't want to lose himself in power because he took over the job and end up paying an unbearable price. Now Fang Lang's meaning made him understand that there would be people watching around him, which allowed him to remind himself at all times and recognize his position.
"Shaodong, if you really let me be in charge of contacting the Fang family's political resources, I really don't dare to do it, but if you arrange someone to be with me, I will have no problem.
If I understand correctly, I'm mainly representing the Fangyuan Group and contacting the various politicians supported by the Fangyuan Group, right? ”
Xin Shiliang's words made Fang Lang smile slightly, understanding that the other party was expressing his attitude to himself, indicating that the other party was in awe in his heart, so it was very good, at least he didn't have to worry about being ruthless to his subordinates in the future.
"Yes, not only to contact those politicians on behalf of the Fangyuan Group, but also to be responsible for investigating these politicians and forming a complete report on the situation of these politicians, we must know every politician we support well.
Also use the rights we give you to motivate politicians or suppress politicians who don't play by the rules of the game. It is also possible to discover or find potential politicians for cultivation through their own investigation.
If you can do this to the point, then your work has been successful.
Of course, your work is mainly to report to me and work under my leadership, but you know who I am, and nominally you are still my father's man.
There is no contact between me and you, and you don't have to meet me, I will contact you through confidential channels.
It can also be said that your job is actually risky, and if it is found that you are working under my command, it may make the Brazilian political circles think that I am suspected of military interference.
Therefore, you must keep it absolutely confidential, and I will also send someone to strictly protect you, if you are caught....."
"Don't worry, no one will be able to catch me alive!"
Without waiting for Fang Lang's words to finish, Xin Shiliang had already spoken in a resolute tone and with a firm look in his eyes.
Seeing this scene, Fang Lang didn't speak, just nodded with satisfaction.
"Contacting these current politicians can only be regarded as the first stage of your work, and the really important work is the second stage, and in the future you will be responsible for using our resources to open a way for Chinese politicians to rise.
Let us Chinese make our voices heard in Brazilian politics.
If you have been the director of the municipal government office, you should know what a qualified politician should be, you can believe those words, you can't believe those words, and you have to pick out Chinese politicians who really have the interests of the Chinese people at heart.
We can't let those speculators with bad minds borrow our resources to get to power. It can be said that your position is related to the future political status of our Chinese in Brazil. Do you understand? ”