Chapter 426: Hardy Company Employee Murder

Singapore.

Hadi's special plane landed at Singapore Airport, and Governor Mountbatten led all officials of the Governor's Office to the airport to greet him.

before,

When Hadi was the Governor of the Dominion of Penang, the two had equal status. When Hadi came to Singapore, Mountbatten simply sent his secretary to greet him.

now,

Hardy's identity has changed drastically.

Princess Elizabeth's husband was a member of the royal family and an imperial earl. The Dominion of Singapore became the fiefdom of Hardy's son. His status and position were no longer what they used to be, so Mountbatten had to come to pick him up in person.

As Hardy stepped off the plane, Mountbatten quickly stepped forward to greet him.

"Hello, Governor Mountbatten, we meet again." Hardy smiled and extended his hand.

Mountbatten quickly shook Hardy's hand and said, "Welcome Earl Hardy to Singapore."

"I hope we can work together happily in the future and build Singapore together," said Hardy.

"Of course, I will try my best to cooperate with you," said Mountbatten.

Although Singapore became the fief of Hadi's son, the post of Governor of Malaya was not given to Hadi, but continued to be held by Mountbatten. The other territories of Malaya were still colonies of the British Empire. The Governor's Office of the Malayan Colony was still located in Singapore, but now it was borrowed from Hadi's territory. The affairs of Singapore were still not under the jurisdiction of Mountbatten, but were in charge of Hadi.

Hadi now owns three plots of land in Malaya.

Penang, Malacca and Singapore.

As for the Johor area, it has now been incorporated into Malacca, so Malacca is now 10 times more powerful than before.

In fact, at the beginning, Queen Elizabeth, the elder sister-in-law, planned to let Hadi directly serve as the Governor of Malaya, but Hadi refused.

Why refuse?

If he becomes the Governor-General of Malaya, he will be responsible for everything that happens here. Now, if something happens, he can drag Britain into it with him.

What to do next.

It is about how to stabilize Singapore internally.

On the first day of arriving in Singapore, Hadi accepted an interview with reporters and expressed his future management plan for Singapore.

Same as Penang and Malacca.

All citizens of the Dominion are equal and enjoy citizenship rights.

Protect citizens’ personal property ownership.

Freedom of language and writing, freedom of religious belief, the right to establish a parliament, and everyone has the right to participate in politics.

While announcing the Singapore rules, Hadi also mobilized the Chinese in Penang and Malacca, asking them to contact the Chinese in Singapore and promote the advantages of Penang and Malacca.

In Singapore, the majority of the population are Chinese, the most educated are Chinese, and the wealthiest are Chinese. As long as the Chinese in Singapore are controlled, Singapore can be controlled.

Most of the Chinese in Penang, Malacca and Singapore are relatives or have had close relations in the past. With their propaganda, the Chinese in Singapore quickly accepted Hadi's leadership over Singapore.

The Chinese are deeply influenced by Confucian culture.

Intelligent, hardworking, and patient.

In fact, as long as they have a stable environment and can survive, Chinese people generally don't like to make trouble. Many times they make trouble because they really can't survive.

It was a coincidence that Singapore later became independent. They had no intention of becoming independent from the beginning. Even though Malaya imposed heavy taxes on them, Singapore silently endured it. In the end, Malaya forcibly kicked them out, and Singapore was forced to become independent.

By that time it was 1965, and British influence in Southeast Asia had been completely withdrawn.

Singapore now has a population of around 80 million, of which Chinese account for 75%, a higher proportion than Penang and Malacca. The large Chinese population is the main reason why Malaya did not want Singapore.

Because now the Malays demand Malay supremacy and special privileges, the Chinese are second-class citizens, a series of unequal rules are formulated, assets are plundered, taxes are heavier than others, they are restricted from learning Chinese, it is difficult to obtain administrative rights, etc.

As Singapore is a region where the Chinese make up the majority of the population, it is natural that it disagrees with these demands. There are fundamental differences between the two sides.

Now that Hadi has come and given them legal status and equal rights, the vast majority of Chinese people feel satisfied.

Few people really want to be emperors. They are already satisfied if they can make money in business steadily.

So, thanks to Hadi's multiple operations, things in Singapore soon stabilized. Hadi then announced a series of reform measures, such as increasing education in Singapore, building the University of Singapore, making basic education free, and providing lunch for primary schools.

At the same time,

Hadi forced the removal of some unreasonable policies that had been left over. In order to win over the Malays, the British had agreed to the privileged status of the Malays, such as government positions, scholarships, educational privileges, and trade that were superior to the Chinese.

But this change aroused opposition from the Malays.

After all, who was willing to give up the rights and interests they had already obtained? The Malays began to make a fuss, marching and demonstrating, and even smashing and looting shops on the streets. The noise was very intense, and the influence of the colonial sultan was also mixed in.

Hardy would not get used to them.

We are in the right.

His dominion came in a reasonable and legal way. If you make trouble, you are wrong. Hadi immediately dispatched soldiers from the defense company to arrest all those who made trouble.

In conflict,

Dozens of Malayans were shot dead directly. Later, dozens of the ringleaders were arrested and directly sentenced to execution.

Several Malay sultans complained to the British government, but the British government said it was an internal matter of the dominion and would not get involved.

Spread the word to other countries in an attempt to create public pressure on Hadi.

pity,

No media outlets were willing to report on their affairs.

As for the US government, they would not care about Malaya's affairs, so the matter was left unresolved. The Malayans saw no support and had no choice but to keep quiet.

From then on,

Singapore was formally incorporated into Hadi's ruling power.

......

The time came to July 1953.

Another major event happened in the Far East. In Panmunjom, China, the United States, and North Korea signed the Korean Armistice Agreement and the Provisional Supplementary Agreement on the Armistice Agreement. This marked the end of the three-year Korean War.

Admiral Clark, the commander of the U.S. Army, signed the agreement. In an interview afterwards, Admiral Clark expressed regret, "I am the first commander of the U.S. Army in U.S. history to sign an armistice agreement without victory."

Also in July.

Indonesia announces a new policy.

The restrictions on foreign investment in Indonesia have been increased. In the restriction order, it is also separately pointed out that cooperation between foreign investment and Chinese enterprises will be subject to more restrictions.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this one is aimed at the Chinese.

Even directed at Hardy.

Because Hardy Investment Company has the most cooperation with Chinese companies in Indonesia, its current asset scale has exceeded 200 million US dollars.

To put it bluntly, Indonesians want to plunder Chinese assets themselves and prevent foreigners from interfering. After Indonesia announced this restriction order, the Hadi Group immediately questioned the Indonesian government. This decision of the Indonesian government will seriously affect the Hadi Group's investment in Indonesia.

The Indonesian government ignored the protests of Hadi's group.

Hadi did not go any further, but just let the Global Times publicize every now and then how bad the investment environment in Indonesia is and how it is not a civilized and free country at all.

In short, it damages Indonesia's image in various ways.

This is also part of the public opinion propaganda war. First, make him look bad, and then when you attack him, people will think you are the righteous party.

Hadi no longer cared about Indonesia's affairs after that.

Wait a little longer, don't be in a hurry, Hardy also needs time to develop.

......

Time flies.

More than a year has passed.

It was 1954.

During this year, the Hadi Group is still developing at a high speed and is stronger than before. At this time, the Hadi Group is no longer divided by enterprises, but by "sectors".

All American companies are divided into the American sector, including Wells Fargo Bank, ABC TV, Las Vegas Casino, Hardee's Supermarket Chain, Global Times, Hardee Airlines, Occidental Petroleum, Hardee Mining Company, etc., a total of more than 40 companies.

The UK sector includes all of Hardy's investments in the UK. Hardy's investment in the UK has exceeded 1.5 billion US dollars, which is not a small number.

The European sector includes all of Hardy’s investment projects in Europe, several shipping companies, and the luxury goods industry.

The Cayman Islands sector, offshore companies, casinos, and offshore banks have made the Cayman Islands a true tax haven sought after by countless wealthy people.

During this year, billions of dollars passed through the Cayman Islands, much of which was laundered, and Hardy earned high fees from it.

The Japanese sector includes cross-shareholding cooperation with the seven major conglomerates. The Hardy Group has more than 300 banking companies in Japan that need to be managed. In addition, there are independently operated shipping companies, red-light districts, TV stations, film companies, etc. by the Hardy Group.

Although Hadi is no longer Japan's special envoy, his influence still exists.

The Hong Kong sector naturally refers to all industries in Hong Kong, including Hong Kong industrial parks, trading companies, real estate development companies, racecourses, United Pharmaceutical Group, etc.

Finally, there is the Hadi Dominion, which includes Penang, Malacca and Singapore. These places are still mainly under investment and construction and require continuous input, but there is great potential for future development here.

Over the past year or so, the biggest change in the dominion was the rapid increase in population. After the Hadi Dominion absorbed Singapore, the combined population of the three places became more than 1.6 million. The policies implemented also attracted a large number of Chinese from neighboring countries to settle there.

The population of the Hardy Dominion now exceeds 2 million.

After more than a year of development,

In terms of military construction, the defense company has made great progress. Today, the HD Dominion has established a number of naval, air and land bases in Singapore, Penang and inland Johor. HD Defense Company now has 24,000 marines and 356 air force aircraft, including various aircraft.

As for the navy, there are 16 large ships above the level of frigates, 56 ships below 500 tons including torpedo boats, and 2 submarines.

There are also a group of warrior landing ships, repair ships, tugboats, supply ships and so on.

To be honest,

When the Rabbit was founded, its navy might not have been as strong as Hadi's current one.

In order to get these weapons and equipment, Hardy spent a lot~~~, oh, actually not much, basically they were weapons and equipment that were eliminated by the US military or were about to be sealed, and Hardy got them by tricking him into doing so.

But maintaining an army also requires a lot of money.

Fortunately, Hardy's family is wealthy, otherwise who could afford such a large private army.

.......

This day,

Hardy is in Las Vegas, studying new investment plans for Las Vegas. In the future, there will be 200 casinos of all sizes in Las Vegas, receiving more than 30 million tourists every year. There is still a lot of room for development.

But the assistant suddenly came over to report, "Boss, there was an urgent telegram from the Penang Autonomous Territory saying something happened in Indonesia."

Then he passed the telegram.

Hardy read the telegram and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

There have been demonstrations in many places in Indonesia, directed at the Chinese. The intention is very clear, which is to further seize the Chinese assets. The Indonesian government has had a hard time recently. The locals are lazy and stupid, and they are not good at doing business. If the government wants to develop, it needs to collect taxes. It wants development, but it does not want the Chinese to have too much wealth.

During this time,

Indonesians' suppression of the Chinese has become increasingly severe, and they have even introduced unfair terms that do not allow the Chinese to form joint ventures with foreigners. Hadi has had many verbal battles with Indonesia.

This incident happened in Surabaya.

As the name Surabaya suggests, there are many Chinese people here. Surabaya is the capital of East Java Province. Located on the coast, it is the second largest seaport and the second largest city in Indonesia. It has a population of about one million, of which more than 100,000 are Chinese.

This incident was organized.

The Indonesians first marched, which then turned into looting, smashing and burning. The most serious incident was at a large rubber semi-finished product processing factory, where thousands of thugs rushed into the rubber factory, beat the workers, smashed the machines, and finally set the factory on fire.

In addition, a warehouse of a foreign trade company was looted. At that time, the warehouse was piled with a large amount of sugar, coffee, tobacco, teak, spices, etc., with a value of about 300,000 US dollars. After the workers were driven away, when they came back later, they found that the warehouse was empty.

Both of the above companies have signed contracts with Hardy Investment Company and are considered to be one of Hardy's investment companies.

And this is only a small part. There are dozens of more Chinese businesses and stores that were attacked in this incident, and the losses are huge.

And in this incident,

It also caused bloodshed.

Hundreds of people were injured and three were beaten to death, including a technical instructor sent from a Penang rubber company to a rubber factory in Surabaya.

The technical instructor's name is Li Qiao, a native of Hadi Dominion Penang and an employee of the Hadi Group.

Hadi immediately decided to go to Penang.

Before leaving, he told his secretary, "Send a telegram to the Dominion, asking them to make a solemn representation to the Indonesian government in the name of the Hadi Group, demanding that all thugs involved in looting and smashing be arrested and severely punished."

"The murderer must pay for his life and compensate Hadi Group for all losses. If this matter is not handled well, Hadi Group will take action."

After a pause, he continued:

"Let the company, in the name of the Hadi Group, accept newspaper interviews, publicize this incident, create public opinion attacks, and show the tough attitude of the Hadi Group. If Indonesia does not give a satisfactory answer, the Hadi Group will defend the interests and dignity of the Hadi Group in its own way."

Hadi then boarded a plane to Penang.

Global Times,

The next day, a news report was published, announcing the large-scale looting and burning incidents in Indonesia, criticizing the Indonesian government for creating conflicts, seizing private property, and doing nothing or even instigating such consequences.

Andy, president of Hadi Group, personally came out to say that Hadi Group will never let this matter go. If the Indonesian government's solution is not satisfactory to Hadi Group, Hadi Group will seek justice on its own.

The reporter asked Andy, "Is the Hadi Group going to send out the 'mercenary army'?"

"It's possible." Andy replied.