When Jia Youcai heard Lou Bancheng's question, he said with a relaxed smile.
"It's nothing serious. I just think Kowloon Walled City is filthy and a bit of an eyesore. I'm going to take some stuff over there to clean it up. It will also make it easier for me to arrange for people to do some work there."
Lou Bancheng and his two sons were stunned.
They had been in Hong Kong for a few years and had rarely heard of the rumors about Kowloon Walled City.
You should also have some idea of what kind of place it is and what the people there do for a living.
It is a lawless place, a no-man's land.
The foreigners tried to retake it before, but were united and beaten back by the people inside. I heard that they even brought out a few cannons.
Not only did the foreigners fail to win the fight, they were also condemned by their own country. Later, they simply ignored it and let it fend for itself.
People in China just condemn it, but they don't care at all. It's a real no-man's land there.
It is governed by some gang members themselves.
There are gambling dens and brothel stalls everywhere, not to mention the largest drug stall in Qirun, which just has a table on the street and sells drugs.
In addition to gang members, the rest are fugitives, deserters, desperate criminals, some illegal immigrants, and a small number of illegal workshops.
It's just a quagmire, why would Jia Youcai step in and stir it up?
It's not like he can't make ends meet. Life at home is good.
Not only did he marry several wives, but he also developed prosperous industries under the names of his wives, including banks, real estate, garment factories, and his own shipping. He had no shortage of financial industries. Why bother getting involved in muddy waters? He could just make his own business bigger and stronger, and he would be rich for several lifetimes.
Thinking of this, Lou Bancheng tried to persuade him.
"My dear nephew, you must know what Kowloon Walled City is, without me having to explain it to you. We are all people of clean origin, so why would we step into the dirty water and dirty our shoes?"
The two Lou brothers also said this.
"Yes, brother, that place is not bad. Let's not get involved in the muddy water and just do business in peace."
Jia Youcai knew that they didn't understand his thoughts, but he always had something on his mind.
There is no doubt that the country's future is bright, but it will inevitably face many setbacks.
Not to mention the distant past, the recent three-year famine came just a few years later.
Not only was there a famine, but he also turned against the old man and demanded that the debt be repaid in advance.
The country was poor, with insufficient foreign exchange and a shortage of food and clothing. In addition to using some basic rare minerals, it also used agricultural products to pay off its debts.
In those years, if the country could reserve more foreign exchange, it could spend more money and less agricultural products, which could save many lives.
In addition to these, with money and without the aid and support of the old man, Hong Kong can also help the country develop as quickly as possible by selling machinery and equipment. Overall, there should be no harm.
Although people should not take up their posts and make decisions according to their duties, they always have ideals and never forget to worry about the country even though they are in a low position.
“Uncle, I understand what my two brothers mean. This mess is not for me alone.
It's all about taking control of the place and planning for the future.
The two brothers may not understand this very well, but the uncle certainly knows that the country has been weak for hundreds of years.
We were quite backward in all aspects. Although we won the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea against the world powers, the price we paid was too high.
From that war, I realized that if a country wants to be self-reliant and strong, it cannot rely on outsiders. The only way is to be self-reliant and seek development.
As for the old man who is still receiving aid from the state, I am sure that he is not a wise man.
They have always been bandits at heart. For example, a few years ago they wanted to control the country's navy and set up a joint fleet. That was unsettling.
They treat us like little brothers, ordering us around like little brothers. There is no such thing as socialist equal treatment at all. They are still following the old tactics of the great powers.
And as far as I know, those guys will sooner or later become like Europe and the United States. This is their habit for hundreds of years and they can't change it.
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