Chapter 1130 Candidates Recommended by Yang Ming!

The death of Governor John Youde caused a great sensation in Hong Kong.

In addition to the reports in major newspapers and magazines in Hong Kong, there are also various reports.

Of course, now that Youde is dead, many people are also paying attention to Youde's position as Governor.

Under normal circumstances, this position is the second in command in Hong Kong, determined by the royal family and the cabinet, and then announced by the Governor's Office.

However, it is still much worse than the position of Governor in the Governor's Office.

At this time, Zhong Yijie, who was only a senior adviser, did not expect that Youde's death was like a pie in the sky.

This morning.

He suddenly received a call from the secretary of the Governor's Office, informing him to come to the Governor's Office to meet Governor Mai Lihao.

Mai Lisi had already called London and Yanjing, and sent people to Yanjing to deal with Youde's funeral.

When Zhong Yijie had not eaten breakfast yet, he took a car to the Governor's Office and was invited in by the Governor's Secretary.

Zhong Yijie accompanied Mai Lihao and his wife to have breakfast.

After breakfast,

In the study of Mai Lihao, Mai Lihao looked at him and asked: "Counselor Zhong, do you know that the Governor General Mr. Youde died of a heart attack last night?"

Before coming to the Governor's Mansion, he had already learned about the news that Youde died of a heart attack in Yanjing after reading the newspapers in Hong Kong.

"Mr. Governor, I just saw the relevant news."

"What do you think?"

What do you think?

In fact.

Zhong Yijie is a little different from other white people.

Zhong Yijie is an authentic white person, but he left Country Y and came to Asia very early, and came to Hong Kong very early. He knows the culture of Hong Kong and Country Z very well.

In addition, he is still very fluent in Cantonese.

Historically, after Youde died, he temporarily served as the Governor of Hong Kong.

However, it was only a temporary position because he was not very trusted by Country Y.

In addition, many people have been eyeing this position.

And now Zhong Yijie didn't expect that Sir Yang would recommend him for the position of Governor after Youde just died.

"Mr. Governor, I don't know what you mean?"

"Mr. Youde left suddenly, and the position of the Chief Secretary is vacant. Someone recommended you to take the position of the Chief Secretary."

Someone recommended him to take the position of the Chief Secretary?

This surprised Zhong Yijie even more.

"Mr. Governor, I don't know who it is?"

"Sir Yang."

Sir Yang, chairman of the Empire Group?

Zhong Yijie had met Yang Ming several times, but the two were not familiar with each other. What Zhong Yijie didn't expect was that Sir Yang would actually recommend him to take such an important position.

Zhong Yijie still couldn't react. For such an important position, even if Sir Yang recommended it, he might not be able to sit on it.

"I have discussed with Sir Yang that I will push you to this position. Moreover, when I retire next year, Sir Yang hopes that you can take over my position and serve as the Governor of Hong Kong."

Of course, the Governor of Hong Kong?

Zhong Yijie was even more surprised.

Originally, the position of the Chief Secretary was very difficult, and not everyone could do it.

Now, Sir Yang is not only going to push him to this position, but also to the position of Governor.

"Mr. Governor, why? Sir Yang and I are not familiar with each other."

Zhong Yijie really felt very strange.

There were so many people, why did Sir Yang take a fancy to him?

"I don't know either. If you want to understand, you can go to the Repulse Bay Hillside Villa to meet Sir Yang in person."

Zhong Yijie already understood.

The two finished talking.

Zhong Yijie was still a little excited.

Who wouldn't want to sit on the position of the Governor's Mansion in Oriental Pearl?

Although it is less than 11 years away from 97, there is still a lot of time.

Zhong Yijie came out of the Governor's Mansion.

He got in the car and immediately drove to the Repulse Bay Hillside Villa.

. . .

When Zhong Yijie first came to the Repulse Bay Hillside Villa.

He was taken to the garden by Lin Dezhong.

Just now, Yang Ming had learned from the call from the Governor's Mansion that Zhong Yijie was coming to visit him.

Yang Ming came down from upstairs.

I saw Zhong Yijie sitting in the garden drinking tea.

A white man wearing glasses and a suit.

Zhong Yijie was only in his fifties, not yet sixty. According to his age, Yang Ming felt that if he supported him, he should be able to achieve 97.

After all, Mai Lihao had been in this position for more than ten years, so it was normal for Zhong Yijie to achieve 97.

"Hello, Sir Yang."

"Hello, Mr. Zhong."

Both parties spoke not English, but Cantonese.

It can be said that there are many white people in Hong Kong who know how to speak Cantonese, but there are very few who can speak as fluently as Zhong Yijie.

After shaking hands, both parties sat down.

When Yang Ming asked someone to bring morning tea to Zhong Yijie, he had a simple morning tea with him.

Go upstairs to the study.

Zhong Yijie looked at Yang Ming and said, "Sir Yang, I was not familiar with you before. I don't know why you pushed me to this position?"

Before this, Yang Ming had only met him a few times in public, and the two sides were indeed not familiar with each other.

But why recommend him?

It is because of this person that, in fact, compared to Mai Lihao, he is more likely to cooperate with him in Hong Kong.

It can be said that 97 is getting closer and closer now.

Historically, the two subsequent governors of Hong Kong came to Hong Kong to cause trouble, and Yang Ming does not want that.

What's more, things are completely different now than in history.

The main British capital in Xiangjiang, except Taikoo, was basically swallowed up by him.

The Chinese capital in Xiangjiang that was originally going to be evacuated from Xiangjiang and transferred to other places is basically controlled by Yang Ming.

In addition, the Imperial Group and Yang Ming have penetrated into all aspects of Xiangjiang.

Domestic water, domestic electricity, land in Xiangjiang, ports in Xiangjiang, etc., it can be said that Yang Ming and the Imperial Group can be seen in almost all of them.

So much so that when the Queen came to Xiangjiang this time, she also attached great importance to Yang Ming's suggestions and ideas.

After all, the influence of Yang Ming and the Imperial Group in Xiangjiang has long exceeded that of the Governor-General's Palace.

"Mr. Zhong, because I think your interests and mine are consistent."

Interests aligned?

Zhong Yijie was a little surprised.

The other party still doesn't understand.

However, Yang Ming was relatively familiar with Zhong Yijie in his previous life.

"Sir Yang, I still don't understand."

"You'll understand later."

This is the first time the two parties have met in private.

In fact, after this, it means that Zhong Yijie is from Yang Ming's side.

. . .

On the evening of December 6, Jude's body was flown back to Xiangjiang by plane.

On December 7, a condolence ceremony for Sir Jude was held at the Governor's Palace.

On the morning of December 9, a funeral was held at the Governor's Palace. The funeral was held with the highest honors. His coffin left the Government Palace under the escort of many representatives from the Governor's Palace. The coffin was transported to St. John's Cathedral and was subsequently laid to rest in the Cathedral. worship.

After Jude's body was cremated, his ashes were taken back to Country Y by his family for burial in the cemetery of Canterbury Cathedral.