Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

Among these people before it, there are probably quite a few of its closest friends.

"I believe that opportunities can be created. Who can say for sure that the failure of the UK's lobbying efforts to devalue the pound wasn't influenced by the presence of foreign capital?"

The group exchanged bewildered glances; this was indeed quite possible.

If what Yang Jianguo said is true, then they really need to be careful.

The bubble in Hong Kong is no smaller than that in the British market.

Moreover, there was the major event of the 97 handover, and since that event was set, funds have been flowing out almost every day.

This outcome was only possible because patriotic businessmen like the Lou and Huo families strongly supported the return to the mainland and endorsed it.

Without their example, most of the wealthy people in Hong Kong would probably have to run away and become runners.

Some people have raised a different view: "According to Minister Yang, these foreign speculative capitals can overthrow the regime at will and do whatever they want?"

Yang Jianguo remained calm and composed, responding with a smile: "Why bother with all that? They've already put on a protective shell for themselves and built themselves into the world's number one hegemonic power."

The United States is a very interesting country. When we say it's a country, we don't mean it's a huge syndicate.

Each state is an independent department, while Washington, D.C., serves as the syndicate's headquarters, coordinating and handling sales contracts.

They are both superiors and subordinates, as well as competitors. Through fierce competition, they create better and more advanced products and generate more profits.

When a 'new merchant' poses a threat to their business, the syndicate sends out one of its most important components—mold.

This is a violent organization that the other side spent a lot of money to cultivate and build.

Using various advanced weapons and tactics, we will nip it in the bud by force.

One hand holds a carrot, the other a stick.

By buying and selling, monopolizing the high-end market, this company called Meiguo became a global bully, wanting to kick anyone it saw.

And they justify their actions by claiming justice—maintaining market peace and stability.

Yang Jianguo's description was not profound; it was easy to understand, and everyone present could easily recognize the analogy.

That's precisely why they suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

Given Yang Jianguo's previous statement about "avoiding suspicion," is the real owner behind these offshore floating capitals the US syndicate?

"As the world's most populous country and one of the strongholds of communism, any increase in power is tantamount to weakening the position of capitalism."

Surely no one truly believes that nations can achieve peaceful development and work together towards a shared future?

The plate is only so big, and there's only so much food in it.

Why should I give you a bite of what was rightfully mine? I'll be lucky if I don't beat you to a pulp.

What, you expect people to willingly offer up their food and happily serve it to them?

Chapter 818 Protecting the Weakness

Protecting Jiangdao is a consensus that needs no further discussion.

As the first 'leased land' to be recovered after the founding of the People's Republic of China, it received significant attention not only domestically but also internationally.

However, they were more interested in seeing the mainland make a fool of itself.

If Hong Kong and Taiwan make any fools of themselves before or after the handover, the entire mainland will lose face.

As for the economy, as one of the Four Asian Tigers, Hong Kong is renowned worldwide as the Pearl of the Orient.

If, after the handover, the economy suddenly declines, people are filled with anxiety, and society descends into turmoil, Hong Kong will become a laughing stock in the international community.

At the same time, a certain traitor who has always wanted to break away from the mainland will also use this as an excuse to gain wider support in the international community.

Only a smooth transition and successful takeover, with stability taking precedence over everything else, can ensure a stable outcome.

Only in this way can a solid foundation be laid for the subsequent recovery of the "leased land", and the stubborn elements and pro-US groups on the island be suppressed within a controllable range, so as to make full preparations for the later recovery.

This would also allow them to gain a dominant position in the verbal battles within the international community.

That way, we won't be proven wrong by facts and be led by the nose into a passive position.

In conclusion, the return of Hong Kong and Jiangmen must be a stable, harmonious, and universally desired outcome, a result that people on both sides of the strait eagerly anticipate and share.

No one can undermine the urgent desire of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to reunite.

But right now, the question raised by Yang Jianguo has become a ticking time bomb.

If the other side really does launch a surprise attack on the Hong Kong market and the Hong Kong dollar in the early stages of the handover, how should they respond?

In this malicious attack, the mainland must not only win, but win decisively, without any hesitation, and demonstrate the demeanor of a great power.

We want everyone to know that we have the determination and the ability to safeguard national unity.

We must also let the people of Hong Kong and Macao see the mainland's determination to safeguard peaceful reunification, and let the outside world realize the changes and strength that the mainland has now undergone.

They are no longer the weak nation that could be slaughtered at will and passively beaten by foreign guns and cannons.

This situation was completely rewritten 43 years ago.

"We'll continue this discussion next week. Everyone should go back and think about it, do some research, summarize your thoughts, and then bring them up for discussion at the meeting."

This matter is too significant for even the Third Elder to make a judgment in a short period of time.

He needs to conduct some investigations, combine all the information and data, and exchange opinions with other elders before he can make the right decision.

Yang Jianguo was not surprised by this. Unless it is a matter of life and death, no major decision can be made overnight.

After all, once this resolution is passed, it will be like opening a fast track.

Those companies outside will definitely be racking their brains over this.

Factories within the system might also be tempted.

The interests involved will be in the tens or hundreds of billions. How to regulate it, ensure the normal operation of the entire system, who will be responsible, the strength of policy support, where to allocate resources, how long will it take to see results, and what to do if it fails?

All of these things need to be considered in advance, instead of waiting until something happens to cover it up, clean up the mess, and shirk responsibility.

On the way back to his workplace, Yang Jianguo kept thinking about these issues, but soon his thoughts jumped to the predicament he had to face.

As mentioned earlier, the factory below used various tricks to cause "talent drain," forcing a large number of useful talents to flow into the market and transform into technical backbones of certain private enterprises. As a result, the old factory declined year after year and finally had no choice but to be sold off cheaply and acquired by a private enterprise, becoming a symbol of the local reform and opening up.

It was clearly an immoral act, but the local government used it to write extensively about it and treat it as their own political achievement.

Yang Jianguo was unable to punish the other party at the time, since all of their procedures were legal.

But he had been keeping an eye on them, waiting for these people to be well-fed and watered, to gradually become arrogant and no longer satisfied with such 'small-scale activities,' so that they would raise their tails high and reveal their weaknesses.

Now, he's finally gotten what he's been waiting for.

Not content with squeezing out talented people and ruining factories, the upper class also set their sights on land.

They want to directly change the industrial land to commercial land to build commercial buildings, creating some kind of new-era landmark building.

Yang Jianguo doesn't object to building landmark buildings; having a prominent symbol is a good thing for local investment attraction and development.

In fact, even if they really take over this land, converting it for commercial use would be compliant with regulations.

As long as the local authorities agree and there is a reasonable explanation, there is no problem.

But they were insatiable and wanted to take over the land at a "junk" price, not only without giving the employees any subsidies, but also to kick them out of the building where they had been assigned.

Yang Jianguo managed to pull off a scheme to forcibly demolish and seize property, just as he had hoped.

This person's boldness is indeed directly proportional to their income.

If they actually get it done, the land transfer alone could save tens of millions of yuan. Plus the subsequent development profits, there would be no need to burden the hundreds of families in the factory.

How much profit is there?

The problem is, some people can't agree to them doing this.

Having reached this position as a member of the working class, Yang Jianguo is ingrained in the very essence of steel and iron; the mark of a worker is indelible on him.

How could Yang Jianguo agree to someone wanting to kill his compatriots and comrades?

“Call the local supervisory authorities and tell the subordinate units that anyone who dares to approve this project will be jailed for life.”

As soon as Yang Jianguo returned to his office, he told his secretary to handle the matter.

He not only wanted to issue a warning, but he also wanted to personally intervene and make an example of someone.

The restructuring of Northeast China is still incomplete to this day. The heavy industrial burden, outdated and backward equipment, and the large number of people to be resettled are a huge burden for the entire country.

But this burden cannot be discarded so easily.

We must proceed step by step and do a good job of handling the aftermath.

They have made many efforts, but it will take time to see results and they need to overcome many difficulties.

But the people below have run out of patience; they just want to know when their families can live in apartment buildings like everyone else.

Yang Jianguo plans to travel to Northeast China soon to see for himself and find out exactly where the obstacles lie.

Why have those factories that received substantial support failed to achieve results over the years? Where does the workers' resentment come from? Is there anyone deceiving their superiors and engaging in corruption?

Actually, he could find the answer to this question without even going down to the office.

But how could he possibly unleash the 'slaughter' again without going there himself?

Chapter 819 A New Breakthrough, A Perfect Solution

"Sir, are you going down to inspect the work again?"

Upon learning that Yang Jianguo had considered going down for a walk, Lu Hong's heart leaped into her throat.

Things are different now than in the past. Leaders have many responsibilities and heavy burdens. He also holds multiple positions, and just the position of a senior leader in the Ministry of Works alone keeps him extremely busy.

Moreover, the city recently expressed its intention to merge the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which comes at a time of great instability.

If he were not there at this time, wouldn't the entire Ministry of Works be leaderless, and what if someone took advantage of the situation?

Furthermore, who will take over the classified projects he is currently in charge of?

"Xiao Lu, don't be so nervous!"

Seeing her deadly attitude, Yang Jianguo chuckled and said, "The world keeps turning no matter who's missing. I'm just going to visit some places; it's not like I'm going to report to the King of Hell."

"Boss, please don't say that, it's bad luck."

Lu Hong was genuinely nervous. Even before he left, just hearing that he was going down to investigate made her extremely anxious, as if someone had pulled out her anchor, leaving her completely flustered.

"I definitely need to do this. And I'll arrange it as soon as possible..."

"You, don't make a big fuss. Report to the comrades in the inner city and see what the elders say. Once we get permission, we'll set off quietly."

"The higher you stand, the more you need to go to the grassroots level and visit remote and impoverished places to see for yourself if you don't want to be taken advantage of."

"Only what you see with your own eyes and hear with your own ears counts."

Yang Jianguo was determined to go down to the grassroots, and no amount of persuasion could dissuade him.

However, he must arrange his work before doing so.

He had already received news of the merger between the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Information Technology, and the Elders Council had communicated with him several times. After the merger of the two departments, the rank of the senior leader would be raised, and he would be formally included in the list of candidates for elder.

He will still be the one to take the position, but there will definitely be several more deputy-level positions below him.

In short, things will definitely be troublesome and not as straightforward as they are now, but Yang Jianguo has no reason or need to refuse.

He was willing to accept anything as long as it was for work.

As for the projects he has, Yang Jianguo is most concerned about the artificial sun project led by Xiang Shaodong and Professor Pan, as well as the military's classified project that he recently took over.

The strategic significance of these two major projects is equivalent to the nation's status.

The success of any project can cause my country's international standing to soar, making it impossible for him to ignore it.

According to the latest progress report, at the beginning of last month, Xiang Shaodong and his team discovered a new type of magnetic field structure, which is of milestone significance for improving the control and operation of nuclear fusion devices.

The discovery of this new structure saves us at least 20 years of research time.

If all goes well, my country is expected to achieve the application of nuclear fusion energy in the 20s, and commercialize it successfully in another 10 years.

However, so far, only Yang Jianguo has a copy of this report.

I also learned about the Elders' Council from him.

After all, this technology is too sensitive and has too many implications. If the United States finds out, no one knows what terrible consequences it will cause.