Without wasting brain cells, Gao Xian can guess the root of his treatment.
Nothing more than that, the Yi family's children were hidden by the Hong Kong government, and Gao Xian, who was engaged to miss Yi, was also linked.
Since ancient times, there has been no separation between government and business. The Hong Kong government will never use the move of Yi family's children. It can definitely be called a heavy blow to the development of a family.
Take Yi Mingzhe for example. He has boundless scenery. He once served as a member of the Executive Council, a member of the Legislative Council and a chief Chinese representative of the Hong Kong government. Like Zhou Xinian and Shi Yueqiang, he is one of the few Chinese leaders in Xiangjiang after the end of the Second World War.
But now his descendants, the eldest son Yi huichong, focus on construction projects and are not interested in Zhengzhi. The second son Yi Huiqiang is cynical and has no interest in Zhengzhi; The only baby daughter is very talented, but she has no chance to show it in Xiangjiang.
If in the third generation, the Yi family can not appear as a spokesman for Zhengzhi, in a good direction, it is just an ordinary rich family.
However, in Gao Xian's view, the Hong Kong government's crackdown on the Yi family is not suitable for him.
"I'm not a burden again. Don't you dare to implicate me?" Gao Xian, who was completely impatient, picked up the phone and called the American Consulate General in Xiangjiang.
Soon, the voice of Osborne, Consul General of the US Consulate General in Xiangjiang, came from the microphone, "David, what can I do for you?"
Gao Xian said calmly, "am I qualified to participate in Dr. kisinger's reception in Hong Kong tomorrow?"
"Of course." Osborne asked in surprise, "David, haven't you received the notice from Xiangjiang Zhengfu until now?"
Gao Xian smiled bitterly. "If I had received the notice from the Zhengfu, I wouldn't bother the consul general."
Osborne said without hesitation, "David, if you have time now, come to the American Consulate General in Xiangjiang. I'll find out the reason."
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After putting down the phone, Gao Xian immediately left for the US Consulate General in Xiangjiang.
After the meeting, Osborne did not explain whether he had found out the reason why Gao Xian was treated like this, but directly smiled and said, "David, tomorrow you will go to Kai Tak Airport with us to meet Dr. kisinger."
Gao Xian did not go to the bottom of the matter, nodded and said, "is it appropriate to disclose Dr. kisinger's itinerary in Hong Kong?"
"Of course there's no problem." Osborne took a schedule. "Dr. kisinger stayed in Xiangjiang for two days and stayed at the Hilton Hotel. The activities included meeting with Xiangjiang governor Mai Lihao and attending American business activities in Hong Kong. In addition, if he had enough time, he should also go to Yongren Hall for a cup of coffee."
Gao Xian nodded clearly. Ji Xinge's schedule in Xiangjiang was relatively relaxed.
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In the past few days, Gao Xian and Yi Huirong, dressed in formal clothes, appeared at Kai Tak Airport in Kowloon with the staff of the US Consulate General in Xiangjiang and US Businessmen in Hong Kong.
The lineup of the Hong Kong government is Luo Lemin, the Deputy Secretary for administration, Shi Yueqiang, a member of the Executive Council and Legislative Council and chief Chinese representative, and other important officials of the Hong Kong government.
There is no doubt that Gao Xian and Yi Huirong are standing in the team of Yankees, talking and laughing freely, very conspicuous.
Seeing this, Luo Lemin, the assistant political secretary, frowned slightly, turned his eyes, and finally fell on Shi Chunzhi, the eldest son of the Shi family, who is most suitable for running errands on this occasion. "Lawyer Shi, please go to the American side and ask how Gao Xian and Yi Huirong appeared here."
Shi Chunzhi's eyes turned to his father, Shi Yueqiang, who secretly gave a sign not to be reckless.
After getting this advice, Shi Chunzhi jogged to Gao Xian and asked in a low voice, "Gao Xian, why are you here?"
"Why can't I be here?" Gao Xian's eyes flickered coldly. "Does lawyer Shi not want me to be here?"
Shi Chunzhi gloated and said, "the assistant secretary asked me to ask."
Gao Xian glanced at Luo Lemin, the leader of the Hong Kong government's welcome lineup, and said faintly, "if you want an answer, you should look for it from consul general Osborne."
Shi Chunzhi was not vague. He really gathered in front of Osborne and said, "Mr. consul general, our assistant political secretary believes that Gao Xian is not suitable for this formal occasion! I don't know how he mixed with the team of the American Consulate General in Xiangjiang?"
"Are you talking about David Gao?" Osborne replied with a smile: "David has always had a good relationship with the American Consulate General in Xiangjiang and is also familiar with Dr. kisinger, so it's normal for him to appear here."
Shi Chunzhi felt a little ashamed of his face. Fortunately, Luo Lemin's task was finally completed, so he quickly stepped down.
However, on the short way back, Shi Chunzhi was awed. "It is said that Gao Xian can have dinner with US President Nixon. I always thought it was blowing air. Unexpectedly, it was not groundless!"
After listening to Shi Chunzhi's report, Luo Lemin scolded angrily, "damn American, so nosy."
Shi Chunzhi didn't dare to answer and stepped back again.
When Luo Lemin came to Xiangjiang in 1969 to take up the post of deputy chief secretary of the Hong Kong government, he met the public in Xiangjiang with the halo of the next governor of Hong Kong.
In this case, many forces, including the Shi family and the Wen family, openly and secretly colluded with Luo Lemin.
However, when the time came in 1971, Mai Lihao became the new governor of Hong Kong. With that, the aura on Luo Lemin's head dissipated, and the flatterers were not so enthusiastic.
In fact, the key to keeping the distance between the Shi family and Luo Lemin is not here, but the contradiction within the Hong Kong government.
Brits like Luo Lemin and Lu dingtang are typical old colonial bureaucrats, while Mai Lihao, a diplomat, has a new set of ideas on how to strengthen Britain's brand in Xiangjiang, which has exploded deep-seated contradictions with the old colonial bureaucrats represented by Luo Lemin and Lu dingtang.
Since London has chosen to send MacLehose to Xiangjiang as governor of Hong Kong, it must be towards MacLehose when it comes to fighting.
What's more, Luo Lemin has attracted a lot of complaints because of the adjustment of the salary system for civil servants such as teachers and nurses, which has greatly reduced his popularity.
Under such circumstances, Shi Yueqiang, who has become a popular man in front of Mai Lihao, must leave his loyalty to the new Hong Kong Governor.
Therefore, although Shi Chunzhi hates Gao Xian to Luo Lemin in his heart, he feels very happy and even shares a common hatred, but he doesn't dare to be really close to him.
Gao Xian was full of disdain for Luo Lemin. "If you don't let me come, I'll come too! When I chat with Ji Xinge later, will you be angry? It's no wonder you passed the position of the Hong Kong Governor."