Reborn as a tycoon in Hong Kong

Of course, it is true that the power of the Governor of Xiangjiang is very great, but it is not necessarily true that the Governor has no constraints and can do whatever he wants.

In the early days, the British colonies were managed by the British Colonial Office, so this department had great power.

However, with the end of World War II, British hegemony was ended and began to completely weaken. British colonies also began to break away from Britain, and the rights of the British Colonial Department were naturally weakened.

Nowadays, as the old troublemaker in Europe, Britain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun to be active internationally, and its powers have continued to expand.

It was against this background that the governor of Hong Kong in 1971 was appointed by MacLehose, a diplomat.

This is a local rights change in England.

But whether it was before or now, the governor-general is managed by a higher-level department. Take the Governor-General of Xiangjiang as an example. The British Colonial Office used to manage the Governor-General of Xiangjiang, but now it has become the British Foreign Office.

As for the King of England being the supreme ruler of Hong Kong, the Governor is only the King's representative. He also serves as the commander of the three armed forces in Hong Kong and presides over the administrative and legislative bodies of Hong Kong. It seems that he only needs to be accountable to the King.

Perhaps this was the case a long time ago, when the royal power of the British royal family was still very strong, especially in the Victorian era, and the governors of each colony must obey royal orders.

But now times have changed, and the British royal family has long since lost much power. The colonial governors have to take orders from the cabinet headed by the British Prime Minister, not the royal family.

Therefore, in general, as the governor of Hong Kong, Mailihao has very great power in Hong Kong, but it is not without constraints and he cannot do whatever he wants.

Despite this, MacLehose has great power and can still do some things, such as passing some bills.

However, the motion to strongly support the development of the semiconductor industry in Hong Kong is not in the interests of the Hong Kong government and the UK. There will certainly be many members who oppose it, and there will also be opinions from the British mainland. If MacLehose forces the motion to pass, it will be very difficult for him. I am definitely at a disadvantage.

MacLehose will definitely not charge into the battle for Lin Baicheng's interests and harm his own interests, so he has repeatedly stated that he does not have much rights and cannot do whatever he wants. He needs to respect the opinions of colleagues in the Hong Kong government, etc.

Of course Lin Baicheng knew this, but he knew that Gui Gui knew it, but he couldn't reveal it. Otherwise, not only would the two of them not be able to continue talking, but there would even be cracks in their cooperation.

Some things are good to know but boring to say.

"Sir, I also have a Galaxy Semiconductor Company, which is dedicated to the research and development of semiconductor technology. Even if the Hong Kong government cannot support the development of the entire Hong Kong semiconductor industry, it can always leave some seeds for the Hong Kong semiconductor industry."

In Lin Baicheng's view, the development of the semiconductor industry in Hong Kong still depends on him. Therefore, he does not expect the Hong Kong government to support the entire semiconductor industry. He only needs to support the related companies under his name.

Among companies related to the semiconductor and electronics industries, Lin Baicheng's most valued company is of course Galaxy Semiconductor. This company represents semiconductor technology. Galaxy Games and Xingyue Electronics are just electronic companies related to the application of semiconductor technology.

What's more, these two companies are currently profitable, one has been listed, and the other is very likely to be listed in the future. How can Galaxy Semiconductor be important to Lin Baicheng.

"Galaxy Semiconductor Company, I remember that this company seems to be still losing money, right?"

Both Lin Baicheng and Mai Lihao knew about Lin Baicheng's business in Xiangjiang. Of course, there was no reason why he didn't know about Galaxy Semiconductor, a company that had invested heavily but was still losing money.

"Yes, the company is currently losing a lot of money every year."

Lin Baicheng nodded: "The development of the semiconductor industry is like this. The initial R\u0026D investment is very large, so it needs government support. Semiconductor companies in the United States and Japan have government support. Without the support of the Hong Kong government, Galaxy Semiconductor Company will not be able to compete at all." But someone else.”

Galaxy Semiconductor Company does not have the support of the Hong Kong government, and Lin Baicheng needs to invest more funds than other semiconductor companies in the world, becoming a gold-swallowing black hole.

"Lin Sheng, the Hong Kong government's support is limited and can only provide some support in the area of ​​tax exemption and tax reduction. But since Galaxy Semiconductor Company is losing money every year, the Hong Kong government's support does not mean much."

If MacLehose refuses to answer the call, it is absolutely impossible for the Hong Kong government to strongly support him.

"No matter what, it's better than nothing. The tax-free period is longer. Let's see if we can start making profits in a few years."

Lin Baicheng sighed. In fact, as the sales of arcade machines and consoles continue to increase, and as panel and chip technology follow up, related accessories for arcade machines and consoles will be provided by Galaxy Semiconductor, so Galaxy Semiconductor's revenue will continue to increase.

Also, with the development of the home appliance company under its name, related accessories will also be provided by Galaxy Semiconductor.

That is to say, mobile phones cannot be developed to the level of commercial use in a short time, otherwise the mobile phone industry alone will be enough to support Galaxy Semiconductor.

However, if Galaxy Semiconductor Company wants to catch up with the international forefront in related technologies, it will have to invest heavily every year, and the annual profits receivable may not be enough for R\u0026D expenditures.

"The tax-free period cannot be too long. You should know that I will step down from office the year after next."

MacLehose shook his head. He was about to step down as governor the year after next. It was impossible for him to give a certain company a tax-free policy for ten years. Doing so would only lead to an investigation into whether he had any interest transfer relationship with the company. No matter how bad it was, it would impeached.

"Don't worry Sir, I won't embarrass you."

Lin Baicheng nodded and continued: "Since the Hong Kong government cannot provide some support in terms of funds, it must provide more support in terms of talents. In terms of universities, more subjects related to the semiconductor industry can be opened, from England or other countries By hiring professors to teach, Galaxy Semiconductor can support the professors in setting up relevant laboratories. After the results are produced, the patents will belong to Galaxy Semiconductor, the professors will be named, and Galaxy Semiconductor will also give the professors a generous bonus."

This is Lin Baicheng’s real purpose. It is impossible to get subsidies or tax refunds from the Hong Kong government. Let the Hong Kong government find professional talents from England or European countries to cultivate semiconductor talents for Hong Kong. After graduation, there will definitely be a large number of these talents. Work for Galaxy Semiconductor or other companies under Lin Baicheng's name.

Maliho shook his head: "Lin Sheng, you have told me about this before, but after everyone discussed it, we felt that there is no need to waste the budget on this convenience. After all, the Hong Kong government's budget is limited."

"Sir, as long as I have your support, I will definitely succeed this time if I try my best."

Lin Baicheng knew very well that Mai Lihao had not contributed much before, but this time he was well prepared in order to persuade Mai Lihao.

"Sir, Prime Minister Thatcher's new policy is the privatization of state-owned enterprises. It seems that this new policy will be implemented for many years. At least after you return to London, sir, this new policy will still be implemented."

"In the privatization of state-owned enterprises, some good companies are certainly welcomed by capital and the public, but there are always some state-owned enterprises that are not operating well and whose industry prospects are not promising. The privatization of these state-owned enterprises will not be smooth."

"I am still optimistic about the development of the British economy, and I have some capital. With your contact, Sir, I am willing to take over some state-owned enterprises that are not optimistic about the market."

"Also, Hutchison Whampoa's Bentley Motors and Watsons in the UK are both under development. In addition, there are some other companies with considerable influence. They are all willing to support you Sir."

"Sir, if you can help the Prime Minister deal with some state-owned enterprises that are difficult to privatize, you will definitely be favored by the Prime Minister. With my support and your personal connections, maybe in the next term after you return to England, you can Become a member of the Prime Minister's cabinet."

Lin Baicheng must have made a lot of contributions, many of which were in real money, but if he persuaded Mailihao, Lin Baicheng's gains would also be considerable.

The Hong Kong government has made great efforts to recruit talents from the semiconductor industry to come to Hong Kong and cultivate semiconductor talents for Hong Kong. Not to mention that the companies under Lin Baicheng's name will benefit.

If Malihao really becomes a member of the cabinet with the support of Lin Baicheng, then Lin Baicheng's industry in England will have one more "one of his own" as a backer, which will further protect his interests in England.

"Lin Sheng, how can it be so easy to become a cabinet minister? I'm not even a member of the parliament."

Malihao waved his hand. He was actually very moved by this. This was also his original rough plan. The plan also had the support of Lin Baicheng, but it was hard to say how strong the support would be. He had connections in England, but he could not ensure that he would Able to go further.

If, according to Lin Baicheng, he can help the Prime Minister with the privatization of state-owned enterprises, he will definitely be recognized by the Prime Minister. Once the Prime Minister is re-elected in the next term, he is very likely to become a member of the cabinet.

As for MPs, MacLehose is actually not worried about this. He believes that based on his achievements in Hong Kong, it is very likely that he will enter the House of Lords after leaving office.

Although most cabinet members are from the House of Commons, there are also some who are from the House of Lords. If the Prime Minister confirms it, being from the House of Lords will not be a problem.

Of course, Mai Lihao also knew that it did not mean that he would definitely become a member of the cabinet if he helped Lin Baicheng. After all, it was not certain whether the Prime Minister could be re-elected, and even if he was re-elected, he would not necessarily be appointed as a minister. It was just a possibility.

But just such a possibility makes MacLehose excited. After all, if there is no external force, he is more likely to become a member of the House of Lords after leaving office. He will have no specific position and limited rights, which is basically equivalent to semi-retirement.

If possible, MacLehose would like to continue fighting for Britain and the British people for another ten years, or even longer.

Lin Baicheng said immediately: "Sir, you will definitely be able to become a member of Parliament after you leave office and return to England. If not, I am very willing to support you in running for Parliament."

"Lin Sheng, let me think about it and think about it again."

Mailihao hesitated to make a decision. He knew that if he agreed, he would have to pay a lot.

"That's fine. In fact, I very much hope that my friendship with Jazz can continue like this, so that the fund can continue to operate."

Lin Baicheng added chips. The so-called fund was of course the fund that made money for many important members of the Hong Kong government. If the cooperation between the two could be maintained, he would not mind continuing to make money for MacLehose, even if it made MacLehho a billionaire. Can't.

Anyway, to make Mai Lihao a billionaire, Lin Baicheng did not need to give money. What he made was the wool of the United States and Japan. The most important thing is that Lin Baicheng himself can benefit from it.

Mailihao's heart moved, and he nodded without saying anything. It is certainly a good thing to allow Lin Baicheng to continue to make money for him and allow him to accumulate more wealth. He also has to think about his retirement life in old age and his two daughters and their families.

This incident has a great impact on MacLehose, because it is not just as simple as helping Lin Baicheng promote relevant bills. After he does this, the local British capital in Xiangjiang will definitely be able to see his in-depth cooperation with Lin Baicheng, and Lin Baicheng also has Enemy, this will make some people stop supporting him, or reduce the intensity of supporting him.

Although Maliho and Lin Baicheng have a good relationship now, there are too many people in the Hong Kong government who have been dragged into the trap by Lin Baicheng, and the British capital does not dare to cut off everyone's financial path and ask everyone to draw a clear line with Lin Baicheng.

But if he increases his support for Lin Baicheng and deepens his cooperation with Lin Baicheng, the meaning will be different.

The impact here is huge, so Mailihao needs to seriously consider it.

Lin Baicheng said nothing more, and the two continued to play golf.

Lin Baicheng decided to let Mai Lihao think about it for a while. After all, this kind of thing cannot be forced, and urging may be bad. What's more, this kind of thing is only a few months away, and Mai Lihao won't think about it for as long as a few months.

At noon, at the invitation of MacLeho, Lin Baicheng ate at the villa in Fanling.

As the Governor of Hong Kong, in addition to the standard official residence, the Governor's Mansion, MacLehose also has a holiday villa in Fanling. This is the governor's benefit. MacLehose does not have to spend money to buy it, but the ownership of the villa does not belong to MacLehose. Lihao's own.

The Governor's wife is also here at Fanling Villa, warmly entertaining Lin Baicheng and others.

As for the Governor's two daughters, they have already married, and their marriage partners are not from Xiangjiang. Naturally, they cannot be seen here in Xiangjiang.

After lunch, Lin Baicheng stayed at Fanling Villa for a while before saying goodbye and leaving.

Enter the Extended Lincoln.

Qin Lan asked: "Mr. Lin, what did the Governor say?"

"He needs to think about it."

Promoting the development of the semiconductor industry was discussed with the assistant team, so Lin Baicheng did not hide it: "And it is not support for the entire semiconductor industry. The companies under my name may get some support, but certainly not much. What is more important is the teaching of the university. aspect, that’s the point.”

"Without the support of the Hong Kong government, the university we established alone would not be able to train many talents, and the time span would also be very long."

The university founded by Lin Baicheng is still under construction and preparation, and it has not yet been completed. Moreover, the number of talents trained by a university is limited. After all, the entire university cannot only teach knowledge related to the semiconductor industry, but must cultivate talents according to students' interests.

"So it's very important for the Hong Kong government to support it through education."

"I believe the Governor will agree. After all, he gets more than what he pays."

"I hope so!"

Lin Baicheng was not sure what choice Mai Lihao would make. He had done everything he could, and the rest depended on Mai Lihao's decision.