章節 450: Chapter 450: Only for the Layout
"By the way, everyone, do you think it's necessary for us Hong Kong businessmen to organize a trip northward sometime soon?"
Suddenly, Huo Yingdong asked this question.
As soon as he spoke, Bao Yugang and Hu Yingxiang's expressions turned serious, and they fell into deep thought, clearly weighing the pros and cons.
Huo Yingdong had no choice but to look at Xia Yu, wanting to understand his thoughts.
After all, among the four of them present, only Xia Yu had never gone north. If they could bring Xia Yu along on the next trip, the weight of the group would certainly increase, and as the organizer, Huo Yingdong would naturally leave a better impression.
Xia Yu glanced at Huo Yingdong, then at the other two, noticing that they were also looking at him, obviously interested in his opinion and eager to hear his viewpoint.
It seemed that after listening to Xia Yu's analysis earlier, they had developed some confidence in Xia Yu's political vision and sense of the bigger picture.
"Mr. Xia, what do you think? We've all been there; what's your plan?"
Bao Yugang asked.
Xia Yu smiled and said, "If there's a next time, I'd be willing to go, but as for the timing, I don't think this year is suitable. Early next year would be more appropriate."
"Oh? What's the reasoning behind that? Should we wait until after MacLehose goes north?" Huo Yingdong raised an eyebrow and asked instinctively.
Xia Yu shook his head. "No, we must go before MacLehose heads north. If we go after him, it will be too late, and the significance and impact will be greatly reduced."
"The larger the momentum when we go before MacLehose, the more beneficial it is for the mainland. The more leverage the mainland has in negotiations with the UK, the greater the benefits for us."
"However, at that time, we must also prepare a legitimate reason that the British side cannot criticize."
Upon hearing this, Huo Yingdong, Bao Yugang, and the others nodded in agreement with Xia Yu's perspective.
Xia Yu continued, "And there are two other crucial points: during this period, the mainland has even more important matters. As far as I know, the United States is already negotiating the establishment of diplomatic relations with the mainland, and the high-level leadership is currently engaged in a struggle over the direction of the country."
"It's not appropriate for us to go now. The best time would be after everything settles, bringing substantial gifts and being the first to support the mainland in a major way."
After finishing, a smile curved at the corner of Xia Yu's lips.
Huo Yingdong, Bao Yugang, and the others looked at Xia Yu with changed expressions. Bao Yugang was filled with admiration.
However, Huo Yingdong's gaze towards Xia Yu carried deeper meaning, as if he were rediscovering Xia Yu.
Huo Yingdong was indeed shocked. Due to his close connections with the mainland, he was aware of some details, but he hadn't expected Xia Yu to know as well—possibly even more.
This suggested that Xia Yu either had access to channels and background information unknown to him or had an extraordinary political insight that allowed him to figure it out independently.
Either way, it was enough to shock Huo Yingdong.
"Mr. Xia, how do you know all this?"
Huo Yingdong hesitated for a moment but couldn't resist asking.
Xia Yu smiled calmly and replied, "Some of it was learned through my communications agency; the rest, I figured out on my own."
Huo Yingdong nodded slightly, asking no more questions, having already formed an answer in his mind.
Xia Yu not only possessed impressive business talent but also had extraordinary political acumen, indicating an unlimited future. At this moment, Huo Yingdong felt a strong desire to deepen his connection with Xia Yu, knowing that it would be immensely beneficial.
"Mr. Huo, what Mr. Xia said makes a lot of sense. What's your plan? This matter still needs you to organize," Bao Yugang inquired.
Huo Yingdong thought for a moment and said, "Then let's wait for now and decide when the time is right. If we make any plans, I will inform everyone in advance."
"Alright, sounds good!"
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Afterward, seeing others approaching, Xia Yu and the group ceased this topic and mingled with others, expanding their network.
Soon, Xia Yu saw MacLehose and Wang Ping reappear. After briefly interacting with the crowd, MacLehose quickly departed, escorted out by Wang Ping, who was all smiles.
As time passed, the celebration neared its end, and some attendees began to leave.
Seeing the time, Xia Yu approached Wang Ping to take his leave.
"Mr. Xia, thank you again for gracing us with your presence!"
Wang Ping escorted Xia Yu to the door and shook hands with him warmly, expressing sincere gratitude.
"President Wang, if anyone should be grateful, it's me!"
Xia Yu replied with a smile, his words carrying a deeper meaning.
Wang Ping was moved; he looked at Xia Yu carefully, his smile growing brighter. Clearly, he understood Xia Yu's implication and happily acknowledged, "It's our duty; we have an obligation to help our overseas compatriots."
"Compatriots... compatriots, indeed..."
Xia Yu repeated the word thoughtfully, smiling as he spoke.
"President Wang, let's keep in touch!"
"Certainly, Mr. Xia, please feel free to visit us anytime!"
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After seeing Xia Yu's car drive off, Wang Ping, satisfied, headed back inside.
Xia Yu had thanked Wang Ping because of a report from Ma Qianjun, who had discovered that a force from the north had helped erase evidence on his behalf. Naturally, Xia Yu kept this favor in mind and had taken the opportunity to express his gratitude to Wang Ping.
Xia Yu's inclination towards the mainland was not just due to personal sentiments but also based on considerations of broader strategies and long-term planning.
In this world, politics and business are intertwined; the strength and resilience of conglomerates and enterprises often hinge on the nation backing them.
And for Xia Yu, the most reliable support would come from China—only China.
Unless Xia Yu could emulate the future success of Li Ka-shing and gain favor with the British Rothschild family, becoming one of their members, the only viable path for Xia Yu was to forge his own.
However, this path was unsuitable for Xia Yu, who had no desire to play the subordinate role or be subject to others' whims!
Xia Yu aspired to be a leader, which would inevitably make him a target. This made it imperative to have strong backing.
Every major conglomerate needs the support of a government, or at least control over one that's robust enough.
Consider how the United States fined Volkswagen $18 billion. Why? For fraudulent emissions!
Yet why did the U.S. decide to penalize Germany, the EU's leader, especially when Germany was undermining the U.S.'s influence by joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?
Germany's challenge to the dominance of the U.S. dollar threatened the financial interests behind the Federal Reserve, prompting American capitalists to strike back. Volkswagen, despite being controlled by the Porsche family, found itself caught in this geopolitical crossfire due to Germany's national stance.
The U.S. is dominant, with troops stationed in Germany, which isn't strong enough to resist.
As a result, German conglomerates suffer under American influence, unlike French firms that, despite frequently clashing with the U.S., thrive without U.S. military presence in their territory.
This illustrates how crucial national support is for conglomerates.
If Xia Yu's Jiuding conglomerate were to grow stronger without a powerful backer or ally, it would inevitably become a target. To grow securely, Xia Yu's sole dependable ally would be China.
Xia Yu's concerns were based on realistic scenarios that could very well occur in the future, prompting him to plan ahead.
Delaying preparations would be disastrous.
Gaining a nation's trust and support isn't something that happens easily.
As the saying goes, "Better to send coal in the snow than to add flowers to the brocade."
Supporting China during its toughest times and fostering mutual growth could even lead Xia Yu to the highest echelons of influence, where he could become a key player behind the scenes.
The Huo family had already succeeded halfway. If they could do it, Xia Yu was confident he could do even better, truly integrating into the top tier.
And now was the perfect moment to lay the groundwork!
As for concerns about China's pace of development and its capacity to provide him with unwavering support, Xia Yu had also thought this through.
This was both a challenge and an opportunity!
With the invaluable lessons from his past life, Xia Yu was confident he could help China avoid pitfalls and advance rapidly!
These contributions would be a powerful ticket to joining the top echelons!
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