ebookland Chapter 729 Li Sibei Arrives in Hong Kong
Chapter 729 Li Sibei Arrives in Hong Kong
When Li Shaoyi's fleet passed through the Formosa Strait, dozens of planes formed various formations on the sea. Li Shaoyi held a brief military parade. The escort fighters from Southern Fujian Province successfully completed their mission. Finally, thirty planes formed three V-shaped formations and flew over the fleet.
This scene was also photographed by war correspondents from multiple angles. There were also two other planes in the air that were specifically responsible for taking photos. These photos will be collected in the hands of the Pujiang office and, after various renderings, will appear in newspapers.
When it comes to fighting a news war, if Li Shaoyi admits to being second, then there is probably no first. The appearance of such photos in newspapers is an encouragement to our entire country, which is absolutely irreplaceable.
At the same time, it can also serve as a deterrent to Western countries. You brag every day about how powerful your fleet is and how powerful your navy is, but in Southeast Asia and East Asia, you are really just a dwarf.
Perhaps you could mobilize a fleet from Europe, but then again, if your fleet were to come, would that mean the interests of your homeland were no longer important? Have the interests of the Far East outweighed those of your homeland? If that were the case, then your home fleet might indeed come, but even a fool knows that nations prioritize their homeland over all else.
Hong Kong
In this era, Hong Kong is overshadowed by the Pujiang River, but in the southern waters, the business atmosphere is still very good. Of course, foreign businessmen still oppress the Chinese, and 80% of the profits are taken away by these foreign businessmen, but at least it is easier to survive than in other places on the mainland.
Our people worked hard for a while, but in the end they could only get 20% profit. Of course, this is already very good. Compared with when the Treaty of Nanjing was signed, it has improved a lot.
When businessmen from Western countries come to the south to do business, they eventually like to settle in Hong Kong. They always feel that this is the territory of the Windsor Empire and is safer. When meeting with mainland businessmen, they also like to let mainland Chinese businessmen travel a little further to Hong Kong to discuss other business.
In order to make a meager profit, mainland businessmen could only listen, which led to the prosperity of Hong Kong at that time. Compared with other surrounding cities, it was like two different worlds.
Windsor Empire Governor's Office in Hong Kong
This is the Windsor Empire, the highest authority in Hong Kong. Any resolution made by the Windsor Empire must be spread throughout Hong Kong through here.
Therefore, the people who can come here are basically powerful people, or some leading figures in Hong Kong. There are very few Chinese coming here. Even if the Chinese have something to discuss, they have to go through one or two foreigners, and through those foreigners, let the governor know what they want to discuss.
But at this moment, in the Governor's office, there was a woman wearing high boots and a military uniform.
"Ms. Li, I've read your telegram. Don't you think it's a bit ridiculous? I don't care what you do when you go south, but you have to understand one thing: this is Hong Kong, the Hong Kong of the Windsor Empire. No one can order me to do anything."
Governor MacDonald was a nobleman of the Windsor Empire. Although he was the lowest-ranking baron, there were few people with noble status in Hong Kong, so his baron status was still very prestigious.
At this moment, on his desk, there was an official document from the 72nd Army, hoping that they could cooperate and do something.
"Your Excellency, there's nothing wrong with what you said. It may have been true in the past, but since the emergence of our 72nd Army, many rules have to be redefined. According to our Marshal, anyone or anything who obeys me will prosper, and anyone who defies me will perish."
The news of the fleet's victory in the south has now reached Hong Kong. Although it has not been confirmed by Japan, people from various countries in Hong Kong are not stupid. After analyzing various clues, they concluded that Japan suffered a crushing defeat and did not hurt the southbound fleet at all. Instead, they suffered a lot of losses.
It was originally thought that the 72nd Army could only win on land, but unexpectedly, they were also good at sea. When Japan defeated Tsarist Russia, it gained the status of a naval power and became the last of the great powers.
But now Japan was constantly suffering defeat at the hands of Li Shaoyi, and some people had begun to predict that Li Shaoyi might replace Japan's international status. At that time, many people thought this was a joke, believing that Li Shaoyi was just a warlord and a flash in the pan.
But now those people have kept their mouths shut. It is obvious that Li Shaoyi is still flourishing. And judging from what Li Shaoyi means, he does not only want to replace Japan, but also wants to continue to rise in this world and even challenge their suzerain country.
How could this be possible? Although they had used the 72nd Army before, if the 72nd Army turned around and kicked down their door, these people would feel extremely disgusted, because in their eyes, the 72nd Army was only fit to do dirty work for them. It was absolutely impossible for them to be on equal footing with them, or even surpass them.
"Ms. Li, you're being too arrogant. I have other things to do and can't stay with you. If you have anything to say, please speak to my secretary. Anyway, I can't possibly approve your proposal. Anyone who dares to cause trouble on Hong Kong soil will not be allowed to leave Hong Kong."
Baron MacDonald thought Li Sibei was crazy. She was just a small office director. Even if your family was powerful in China, it would be of no use to us, the Windsor Empire.
It is nonsense that they used such a so-called official document to threaten the Governor of the Windsor Empire to assist you in arresting the merchants of Windmill Kingdom in Hong Kong. The merchants of Windmill Kingdom in Hong Kong contribute tens of millions of taxes every year. What have you contributed?
Moreover, the person has not done anything wrong. Your people don't even have a reason. This cannot be considered an arrest at all. This should be considered kidnapping. What's more, you have no law enforcement power in Hong Kong.
"Baron, please don't leave just yet. The fact that I'm in this office means I'm here for a reason. I guarantee that if you don't read my second folder, you'll regret it if you leave this room. It's about your job..."