It has to be said that Xin Shiliang is now much more cheerful and confident than when he first rescued them from the Japanese mine.
Perhaps it was the period of time spent working in the secretariat of Fangyuan Group that allowed him to regain his confidence. As the old saying goes, living in a leadership position can change one's temperament, and being in a leadership position for a long time can indeed cultivate one's temperament.
"Haha... Good! Mr. Xin is indeed a smart man.
But this job is not something that can be done just by being smart. I wonder if you have had much contact with those white guys in Brazil?"
Fang Lang's words made Xin Shiliang slightly stunned. He looked at Fang Lang with some confusion and slowly said:
"Of course there is contact. There are many white people and black people in the company, and even more are mixed-race. Is this job to deal with them?"
"So what do you think of these people? Have you ever been discriminated against by them?"
Fang Lang looked at Xin Shiliang with interest, wanting to know what he thought of these people.
Upon hearing this, Xin Shiliang took a deep breath, his expression gradually became serious, and after a long while he nodded and said:
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"These people are not good, white people have an innate sense of superiority, as if they are born superior.
Those mixed-race Brazilians seem to be better. At least in the process of interacting with them, they don’t discriminate against us Chinese.
It's different with black people, they seem to look down on us more than white people, but they are discriminated against by mixed-race Brazilians.
It was OK when I was working in the company, I didn’t encounter any discrimination, but I did encounter discrimination a few times outside.”
"Oh! So how did you deal with discrimination when you encountered it?"
Upon hearing this question, Xin Shiliang immediately felt that this might have a great relationship with his future work, but he had no intention of lying to Fang Lang.
Instead, he sighed softly and said:
"I didn't deal with it. Normally I would pretend I didn't know anything."
Fang Lang frowned slightly when he heard this. He was obviously very dissatisfied with this answer. But he didn't say anything, and didn't stop making tea.
Seeing that Fang Lang did not make any comments, Xin Shiliang continued:
“I have actually discussed this issue with my colleagues in the company, especially those who have been to European and American countries, and they generally believe that racial discrimination in Brazil is not serious.
Local residents believe that this is related to the racial whitening policy implemented by Brazil between 1889 and 1914. During that period, the Brazilian government implemented a eugenics policy, attempting to improve the quality of the population by diluting the black bloodline through the mixing of whites and blacks.
This is actually a racial policy that demonstrates the superiority of white people, but this policy has created a large number of mixed-race people, which in turn has promoted racial integration in Brazil.
I have to say this is a bit laughable.
I have never been to the United States, but I heard that the United States adopts a policy of racial segregation, so racial discrimination is very serious in the United States.
According to colleagues, former US President Roosevelt once said that the difference between the United States and Brazil is the attitude towards black people. In Brazil, all black people can get positions that match their abilities.
Of course, these are all racial identities among the locals. We, the Chinese outsiders, are actually excluded from these racial identities.
That’s why we occasionally encounter discrimination. I believe that as time goes by, as the social status of Chinese people improves and the number of Chinese people increases, the discrimination we face in Brazil will definitely improve.”
Fang Lang looked at Xin Shiliang with some surprise. He really didn't expect that the other party actually knew about the problem of racial discrimination in Brazil.
In fact, Xin Shiliang was not wrong. Brazil's racial discrimination problem is much better than that of the United States. The fundamental reason is indeed, as Xin Shiliang said, related to the large number of mixed-race population created by Brazil's original racial whitening policy.
This directly promoted the racial integration in Brazil. Therefore, Brazilians do not discriminate against people of other races as widely as Americans do, but this does not mean that there is no racial discrimination in Brazil.
After all, there are many different people. Everyone has a different living environment and education level, and naturally has different views on society and race. It is normal for racial discrimination to exist.
Just given Fang Lang's Chinese identity, the fact that he can achieve his current position in the Brazilian Navy shows that racial discrimination in Brazil is not very serious.
After all, if Fang Lang was in the United States or Europe, no matter how capable he was, he would not be able to achieve his current status.
What makes Fang Lang most satisfied is that Xin Shiliang believes that Chinese people can change the current situation of discrimination.
"Oh! Do you think the status of Chinese people in Brazil can be improved?"
"Of course, with you and your family, and your family's strong support for Chinese immigrants, I am very optimistic about the future status of Chinese in Brazil."
Xin Shiliang nodded firmly to express his attitude.
"Then are you willing to contribute to improving the status of Chinese people in Brazil?"
Fang Lang smiled and handed a cup of freshly brewed tea to Xin Shiliang.
Xin Shiliang tapped the tea table with his hand to thank Fang Lang for the tea. He looked at Fang Lang in disbelief, then immediately showed a happy expression and nodded firmly:
"That's what I really want, but I dare not ask for it!"
Fang Lang was not surprised at Xin Shiliang's attitude. After all, the Fang family had not concealed anything they had done in Brazil in recent years. As long as there were Chinese people in Brazil, they would be grateful to the Fang family.
Moreover, the elders in the earliest overseas Chinese village have been constantly promoting that everything the Fang family has done is to improve the status of Chinese in Brazil.
All Chinese immigrants are brainwashed before entering Brazil and told that the reason they can have their current jobs or come to Brazil is all thanks to the Fang family.
Therefore, the Fang family now has a very high status in the hearts of the Chinese in Brazil, and some knowledgeable people certainly hope that they can contribute their own strength to the rise of the Chinese.
Fang Lang was very satisfied when he saw Xin Shiliang agreed to his proposal without hesitation. To be honest, the work he asked him to do was very important.
If Fang Lang couldn't find a suitable person to take charge of this matter, he would really be unwilling to let someone outside take charge. However, since his father sent Xin Shiliang here, it at least shows that his father trusts him.
“Now our Fang family has a significant influence in the Brazilian business community, but just having influence in the business community is far from enough.
If we Chinese are simply rich, then sooner or later we will be treated as fat sheep and harvested. This is also the reason why I have stayed in the navy.
Now the military power in my hands can protect the interests of our Fang family in Brazil and no one dares to infringe upon them. However, the Fang family cannot be the only Chinese in Brazil.
If the Chinese want to rise, more Chinese must stand up, but these Chinese who stand up do not have the military power protection like me. This requires more Chinese to join the army. I am already doing this, so there is no need to worry too much for the time being.
Our current weakness lies in the political arena. Although Brazil is a capitalist country and the business community has a huge influence on the political arena, it is not enough for us Chinese businessmen to simply support local Brazilian politicians.
We need politicians who can represent the interests of Chinese people directly, but our influence in Brazil is just beginning, so this will certainly not be achieved so quickly.
At this time, we need to cultivate pro-China politicians to achieve our political goals and at the same time safeguard the status of Chinese people.
You have worked in the Fangyuan Group Secretariat, so you should know that our Fangyuan Group also has great influence in Brazilian politics.
But it turns out that we obviously did not pay enough attention to these political forces. For example, the Social Democratic Party, the largest party in Brazil, is actually supported by Nice, a company under the Fangyuan Group.
Because of my military identity, we have never been too involved in the work of the Social Democratic Party, nor have we deliberately selected and cultivated pro-China forces within the party.
Now I have received intelligence that the Labor Party formed by former President Mr. Vargas has set its sights on our group's trade union organization and wants to take action against our trade union.
I need to mobilize the political influence of our group to fight back against them. Because of my military identity, it is not suitable for me to directly contact the politicians supported by the company. So, do you know what your job is?"
Fang Lang's lengthy speech gave Xin Shiliang some understanding of Fang Lang's thoughts. Fang Lang also expressed his meaning very clearly. To be honest, this job is not impossible to do.
It was just too important. Once he took on this job, it would mean that he would become the Fang family's spokesperson in the political world. In the future, he would naturally have unparalleled political influence.
But precisely because of this, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. If he did it well, it would be fine, but if he didn't, there would be big problems.
"Young Master, this... could you please reconsider this? This job is really too important. I might not be suitable for it."
Fang Lang was of course aware of Xin Shiliang's concerns. If possible, he did not want to let an outsider be responsible for this job, but there was indeed no suitable candidate in their family right now.
Xin Shiliang was recommended by Fang Lang's father. No matter what Fang Lang thought in his heart, he had to give him a chance.
This position is certainly very important, but it is not irreplaceable. After all, all the power of this position comes from the support of the Fang family. Once the Fang family wants to replace someone to be responsible for this job, Xin Shiliang will have no room for resistance.
Fang Lang was not worried that Xin Shiliang would lose control. Fang Lang would certainly not be without any defense in such an important position. By then, he would definitely place people from Fangyuan Group's Investigation Department and the Second Section of the Logistics Department around the other party.
It is not only to prevent the other party from losing control, but also to remind the other party to always pay attention to their identity. He believes that smart people will know what they should do.
"Haha... don't worry. Since my father recommended you to me, it shows that he trusts you. I rescued you from the Japanese mine, and I know a little about you. I think you are also suitable for this job.
I understand what you are worried about. I can say something in advance. Since I have assigned you to be responsible for this task, I am naturally confident that you can abide by my rules of the game.
Moreover, this job cannot be completed by you alone. I will select suitable assistants for you. As long as you work hard, I will definitely give you the greatest support. "
Fang Lang's words were not ambiguous, but for Xin Shiliang, who had served as an office director, there was no difference between this hint and an explicit statement.
He did not feel any dissatisfaction with this. On the contrary, he felt that this was the only way to feel at ease. After all, power without supervision will sooner or later get out of control.
He didn't want to lose himself in power after taking this job and end up paying an unbearable price. Now Fang Lang's meaning made him understand that there would be someone watching him, which would allow him to remind himself at all times and recognize his position.
"Young Master, if you really let me be responsible for contacting the Fang family's political resources alone, I really don't dare to do it, but if you arrange someone to work with me, I will have no problem.
If I understand correctly, I mainly represent Fangyuan Group and contact various politicians supported by Fangyuan Group, right?"
Xin Shiliang's words made Fang Lang smile slightly. He understood that the other party was expressing his attitude to him, which meant that the other party had awe in his heart. This was good. At least he didn't have to worry about being cruel to his subordinates in the future.
“Yes, not only do we have to contact those politicians on behalf of Fangyuan Group, but we are also responsible for investigating these politicians and compiling a complete report on their situations. We need to know every politician we support.
You can also use the power we grant you to motivate politicians or suppress those who do not abide by the rules. You can also conduct your own investigations to discover or find politicians with potential to cultivate.
If you can control these politicians at will, it means your work is successful.
Of course, your work is mainly to report to me and work under my leadership. However, you know my identity and you are still my father's person in name.
There is no contact between you and me, and you don't have to meet me. I will contact you through confidential channels.
It can also be said that your job actually involves certain risks. Once people find out that you are working under my command, the Brazilian political circles may think that I am suspected of military interference in politics.
Therefore, you must keep it absolutely confidential, and I will send people to strictly protect you. If you are caught..."
"Don't worry, Young Master. No one will be able to catch me alive!"
Before Fang Lang could finish his words, Xin Shiliang spoke with a firm tone and determined eyes.
Seeing this, Fang Lang didn't say anything, but just nodded with satisfaction.
“Contacting these current politicians is only the first stage of your work. The really important work is the second stage. In the future, you will be responsible for using our resources to open up a path for Chinese politicians to rise.
Let us Chinese people be able to make our voices heard in Brazilian politics.
As a former city government office director, you should know what a qualified politician should be like, what words can be believed and what cannot be believed. You should select Chinese politicians who truly have the interests of the Chinese people at heart.
We cannot allow those speculators with bad intentions to use our resources to gain power. It can be said that your position is related to the future political status of Chinese people in Brazil. Do you understand?"
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