Reborn Capital Madman

"They are used to taking advantage of me." Gao Xian raised his eyebrows and said, "Ocean Park will take at least half a year to complete. Are they so anxious to publicize and attract business?"

Ocean Park, which became one of the famous attractions in Hong Kong in the "old script", has not yet been completed.

It took more than three years to build this theme park in the summer of 1972. Although the overall economic situation experienced a recession during this period, the progress was relatively smooth and most of the projects were completed.

Zhang Yongkang said with a smile: "They also used sugar-coated bombs to invite you, boss, to serve as the chairman of the first board of directors of Ocean Park."

The Hong Kong Ocean Park, with a project cost of HK$1.5 billion, is invested by the Hong Kong government and operates in compliance with the "Ocean Park Ordinance" specially formulated by the Hong Kong government. It is responsible for its own profits and losses and is an independent non-profit organization.

Under these circumstances, the chairman of the board of directors of Heung Kong Ocean Park is a socially honorary position, similar to the chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, the chairman of Po Leung Kuk, the chairman of the Jockey Club, etc.

Gao Xian doesn't mind having another public position, but he has to consider the feelings of others. After all, the Xiangjiang circle is big or small, but he has robbed all the limelight. Those who were contemporaries of his father-in-law Yi Mingzhe, such as Deng Zhaojian and Feng Bingfen,

Wait, how will the seniors who have always been passionate about public affairs in Hong Kong feel if they no longer have the opportunity to perform?

However, the enthusiasm of the Hong Kong government cannot be wasted. Gao Xian thought for a while and said: "It's too early for the Chairman of the Ocean Park Board of Directors to say anything. Since the government wants us to help promote Hong Kong's tourism resources, then

Let’s follow the trend and make a formal Xiangjiang city promotion plan.”

Zhang Yongkang thought: "In recent years, Xiangjiang's urban construction has accelerated, high-rise buildings have been erected one after another, and the atmosphere of an international metropolis is strong. It can indeed provide a lot of eye-catching themes. We can further cooperate with various TV stations

Ministry to strengthen the momentum."

"Your idea is very good. Since it is a favor, you should be more generous. After all, it is good for the development of Xiangjiang. It is a sincerity to take Xiangjiang and repay Xiangjiang." Gao Xian nodded in agreement, "By the way, you can help me draft it at the same time.

An application, or proposal, to lobby the government to specifically relax the supervision of props needed for filming movies or TV series with themes such as wars and gun battles.”

Because of the turbulent situation in 1967, the turmoil was really loud. The Hong Kong government was frightened and implemented strict supervision on firearms and other items, including even the fireworks and firecrackers set off by private citizens during the New Year and festivals, not to mention the

There are some exciting gun battles and explosive scenes in locally filmed movies and TV series.

The current film market in Hong Kong is pretty good, but the films that have a good box office are basically kung fu films and romance films, that is, the social satire comedies of the Hui brothers, which are somewhat new.

This is also a major feature of Hong Kong's film industry. Driven by commercial interests, popular themes are being filmed in droves. Gao Xian is tired of it, so he plans to use his own energy to inject some fresh elements into Hong Kong films in advance.

Of course, Gao Xian’s reasons are absolutely lofty. “At this stage, the overseas ticket warehouses of Hong Kong’s film industry are mainly in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. If it develops further and can truly go global, it will also become a world-famous business card of Hong Kong and drive the development of Hong Kong.”

Tourism, investment, employment, etc.”

"Economic development will inevitably require corresponding soft power cooperation. You see, Japan is currently engaged in cultural export. If there is no epic theme that can be put on the table, it will use China's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", "Journey to the West" and "Dream of Red Mansions"

Wait, what did it change to?"

"The government's regulatory approach to film and TV drama networks is equivalent to loosening restrictions on the development of Hong Kong's cultural industry, which is ultimately beneficial to the economic development of Hong Kong."

Zhang Yongkang, who listened attentively, nodded repeatedly with understanding. At the same time, he knew clearly that the advantages gained by his boss could not be in vain. The Hong Kong government was no exception and must provide corresponding benefits.

While they were chatting, Ma Qiwen came in carrying a small exquisite box and said, "Mr. Gao, the design of the new version of Hong Kong dollars issued by Hong Kong Bank has been completed. Please take a look."

Gao Xian's interest soared as soon as he heard this, and he immediately greeted him: "Yong Kang, come and see what the new Hong Kong dollar we issued looks like."

The New Lee Bank resumed issuing 200 million Hong Kong dollars last year, that is, in the fourth quarter of 1975, basically following the old Hundred dollar denomination Hong Kong dollar format.

This is just a temporary expedient in a hurry. It will help banks issue Hong Kong dollars equivalent to the highest-end advertisements. Of course, they must consider maximizing their own goodwill, and then they must completely redesign the style of the high-string version of the Hong Kong dollar.

Specifically speaking, although the Hong Kong government entrusted Huifeng Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and other banks to issue Hong Kong dollars, it did not completely give up on currency issuance and do nothing. It will issue coins on its own.

In 1960, the Hong Kong government stopped issuing one-dollar banknotes and replaced them with one-dollar coins. This year, in 1976, the Hong Kong government will also stop issuing five-dollar banknotes and replace them with five-dollar coins.

Therefore, the minimum denomination of Hong Kong dollar banknotes at this stage is ten dollars. The high-string version of Hong Kong dollars issued by New Lee Bank this year chose the ten dollar denominations, fifty dollar denominations and one hundred dollar denominations that have the highest market circulation. However, the high-string version of the Hong Kong dollar issued last year

The 200,000,000 yuan banknotes are destined to be a transitional currency and will be gradually replaced.

At a glance, the first impression of the three denominations of Hong Kong dollar banknotes in the high-string version is naturally their color - the ten-dollar banknote is green, the fifty-dollar banknote is blue, and the one-hundred-dollar banknote is purple.

A more specific style is that, in addition to conventional words and numbers such as "Beneficial Bank", "Hong Kong Dollars One Hundred", "100", etc., the shading adds the iconic features of the People's Bank of China to meet goodwill considerations.

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In addition, in accordance with Gao Xian's requirements, the designs of Gao Xian's version of the three denominations of Hong Kong dollar banknotes also incorporated elements of auspicious animals from traditional Chinese culture, such as the carp printed on the ten-dollar banknote.

After Gao Xian carefully appreciated it, he nodded with satisfaction.

Zhang Yongkang was also full of praise, but after a moment, he murmured to himself in confusion: "Why do I have an illusion that our new Hong Kong dollar seems to be missing something?"

"What's missing?" Gao Xian picked up the Hong Kong dollar with a face value of 100 yuan again and looked at it carefully.

Ma Qiwen pursed her lips and smiled, "Mr. Zhang shouldn't have said that 'or the equivalent in the currency of the colony value received' was missing, right?"

Zhang Yongkang suddenly realized and slapped his thigh, "Miss Qiwen is right to remind you, but this sentence is missing."

After Ma Qiwen glanced at Gao Xian with infinite admiration, she explained: "Mr. Gao felt that this sentence took up too much space, so he gave the instruction to cancel it."

Zhang Yongkang was stunned and said: "It takes up too much space, cancel it?"

The phrase "or the equivalent in the currency of the colony value received" currently printed on Hong Kong dollar banknotes, translated into Chinese, roughly means "or equivalent in the currency of the colony".

To put it bluntly, Britain has established a global "sunset" imperial colonial system, and the value of the Hong Kong dollar can be converted into equivalent legal currencies in other colonies.

Furthermore, this sentence shows off the majesty of the empire on which "the sun never sets" and has a very strong colonial flavor.

But the problem is that Britain's strength is now severely declining. Not only has the "sun never set" empire collapsed, but even the successor of the Commonwealth cannot maintain the "imperial system of preferences" designed to protect tariff interests. Especially Britain, a once extremely powerful suzerain country.

It has thrown itself into the arms of the European Economic Community.

In this case, "or equivalent to colonial currency" is a waste of resources.

You know, when legal tender is printed, not only special paper is used, but also special ink is used. There are so many English words corresponding to "or equivalent to colonial currency", what is it but waste?

After digesting this explanation, Zhang Yongkang scratched his head subconsciously and thought to himself that the reason for canceling this sentence was probably more because his boss was young and energetic and looked uncomfortable.

Although he was slightly worried, Zhang Yongkang also felt refreshed. What age is it now, and such a sentence is still printed on it!

Ma Qiwen asked for instructions: "Mr. Gao, do you have any opinions on these styles?"

"It's all good." Gao Xian said, "Just follow the procedures, report and print."

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The high-string version of the Hong Kong dollar has become a "monster" again, which naturally attracted the attention of Huifeng Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and the Hong Kong government.

After seeing the new style of Gao Xian's version of the Hong Kong dollar, Shen Bi, vice chairman of Huifeng Bank, was almost the same as Zhang Yongkang. It took a while before he realized that the sentence "or equivalent to colonial currency" was missing.

Shen Bi subconsciously put his hand on the phone, intending to make use of the topic, but he held back.

Because in the eyes of discerning people, "or equivalent to colonial currency" is indeed nonsense now. With Gao Xian's status and reputation today, it is really not easy to label him as opposed to the mother country.

After all, Gao Xian's version of the Hong Kong dollar still retains other elements that also reflect the colonial color, including the British royal emblem. When Gao Xian "acted as a monster", his planning was quite rigorous.

If Gao Xian is really offended and uses this as an excuse to delay the issuance of banknotes by the bank this year, it may be a small gain but a big loss, and it may be in line with Gao Xian's wishes.

Thinking of this, Shen Bi waved his hand angrily and urged his subordinates to quickly take away these high-stringed Hong Kong dollar patterns that upset him.

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Shen Bi always had such an indifferent reaction, and so did everyone else.

Standard Chartered Bank feels that removing the phrase "or equivalent to colonial currency" has simplified the design of the Hong Kong dollar. This is a good thing. As long as Gao Xian, a pioneer, can work, it can also follow suit.

Hong Kong Governor MacLehose's noncommittal attitude can be described as enlightened or pragmatic.

In the final analysis, Gao Xian has the capital to "become a monster". Shen Bi hopes that he will fall into the trap of benefiting banks and avoid it, while Hong Kong Governor MacLehose can rely on Gao Xian in many ways.

In this way, the new high-string version of the Hong Kong dollar was passed without any fuss. The next step was to hand it over to the newly reorganized Hong Kong Banknote Printing Co., Ltd. for printing. Delaro, who was responsible for the daily operations, did not dare to give a shit and quickly arranged production. plan.

There is a lot of work involved, so it will take a while for the new high-string version of the Hong Kong dollar to enter the markets of Hong Kong and Haojiang.