Hong Kong Island Old Events

Mr. Jimei, whose real name is Jiageng, was born in Jimeishe, Xiamen. At the age of 17, he crossed the ocean to Nanyang and ran a rice and grain store left by his father. Later, he opened a cannery, founded a pineapple orchard, and joined the cooked rice business (that is, Japonica rice with the hull removed.)

In the early years, rice grain stores only sold rice with grains, which was different from the japonica rice sold in stores today. Later, cooked rice became the mainstream.

At the age of 36, he had already become famous in Nanyang. He was a famous industrial king. He was recommended by others to serve as the associate director of the Singapore Chinese Entrepreneurs Association and the prime minister of Tao Nan School. In the same year, he joined the Tongmeng Association and raised 50,000 yuan from overseas Chinese in Fujian to build a school building.

Since this year, Mr. Chen has been closely associated with the revitalization of student aid and has been contributing to the education of the Chinese throughout his life. It successively founded Jimei School, Jimei Normal School, Xiamen University, Nanyang Overseas Chinese Middle School, and Jimei Shipping School.

His name was not taken from his hometown, but his hometown was proud of him, and the overseas Chinese gave him the honorific title!

In this life, Mr. Chen's greatest glory was not his achievements in education or industry, but always standing on the right side and not being influenced by political interests. He called on overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia to support whoever's organization had ambitions!

At first, he supported the founding fathers, and later he supported the north. They were all helping at the most critical moment before the situation changed. If a successful bet once can be said to be gambling, but if you bet every time and don't eat the dividends, why?

It can only be said that the brilliance of ideals is shining.

During the war, Mr. Chen also supported the finance of Fujian Province, donated a total of more than 500,000 yuan, and raised more than one million funds for patriotic organizations of all parties.

In the summer of 1923, warlords from Fujian and Fujian provinces confronted each other on Jimei and Gaoqi Islands, shooting at each other. As a result, Li Wenhua, a student from Jimei School, was shot and killed while on a boat. Mr. Chen, who was raising patriotic funds in Nanyang, immediately met with another Mr. Lin Yishun, a patriotic overseas Chinese who later served as director of the National Disaster Relief Committee, jointly issued a call to ensure the safety of Jimei schools.

Warlords from the north and the south all agreed to establish the Jimei Peace School Village Convention, specifically ratifying the "recognition of Jimei as China's permanent peace school village". This is where the name "Jimei School of Peace" comes from.

The schools in Jimeishe were also unified and merged into one university.

During the war, well-known uprisings, local famines, and news of Mr. Chen organizing fund-raising and calling on overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia to raise funds can all be found.

The first generation of overseas Chinese in Nanyang contributed greatly to the country!

This is also the reason why the country has always welcomed overseas Chinese. Even the first batch of people who returned to the country to invest were overseas Chinese from Nanyang. Mr. Chen is so noble that when people mention Huaqiao, they think of people from Fujian Province. It is not overseas Chinese but people from Fujian Province. It was Mr. Chen who came out of Fujian Province.

He Dingxian knew that in addition to being a businessman and a patriotic overseas Chinese, Mr. Chen was also an influential social activist.

During the Nanyang period, he was a member of Tongmeng. He was the first generation of society leaders. Through his continuous philanthropic activities, he had a "godfather" influence among overseas Chinese in Nanyang. If Mr. Chen could be allowed to call the Governor of Nanyang, the Governor of Nanyang would really seriously consider releasing him.

Because Mr. Chen has now returned to his hometown to retire, truly returning to his roots and enjoying life. He is also a figure standing on the city gate to watch the ceremony, and his titles are all national titles. His words would make the whole country tremble three times.

When the Anti-Japanese War was victorious, someone gave him a flag with the words "Overseas Chinese Flag, National Glory" written on it.

He Dingxian is not a noble person, but we must believe that Mr. Chen is a noble person. Why do local politicians in Nanyang conflict with Mr. Chen? Where did Mr. Chen come from, and where did the little Yakuza come from?

It's clear that the vision is different.

"If I want to contact Mr. Chen, I can only make a connection through Boss Huo." He Dingxian weighed it in his mind and said: "Since it is just a matter of getting some air, I have no reason to refuse. Whether it succeeds or not is none of my business."

"As for the demonstrations, do it!"

Taking into account the current situation, Ho Ting-yin expressed support for overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia. In fact, it was the Chinese in Hong Kong who spoke out. Although it seems to be a two-front battle, even if the Commissioner of Police has not completely solved the problem, it is in vain to attract firepower for the overseas Chinese in Nanyang.

But the political landscape needs to be broad. Hong Kong Island and Nanyang are both British colonies, and the Chinese themselves are one. The more violent the turmoil in Nanyang becomes, the more fearful the Hong Kong government becomes. The louder Hong Kong Island shouts, the more things the Governor of Nanyang has to consider.

To support the overseas Chinese in Nanyang is actually to help himself. Compared with fighting and killing in Nanyang and splashing blood on the streets, doing cheering and shouting work in Hong Kong Island is not enough for him!

"If you ask the Labor Chairman of Nanyang to wait for news, the Chinese in Hong Kong will raise the flag to support Nanyang at the right opportunity." If the political environment hadn't been there, He Dingxian would have wanted to replicate Nanyang's activities on Hong Kong Island. Unfortunately, Hong Kong Island's geographical location It is very different from Nanyang, and at most it follows the same route as Haojiang.

"good."

Jiang Tiansheng was doubly surprised and nodded excitedly.

He expected that the big boss would agree to contact Mr. Chen, but would refuse to support Nanyang, but he did not expect that the big boss would agree immediately.

In this way, Yiqun's overseas branch's status in Nanyang will be greatly improved. By working hard for the labor front, Yiqun not only participated in the arms and flour business, but also got opportunities to operate horse stables, gambling stalls, and smuggled cigarettes.

Although these businesses are not as profitable as flour, they are better at opening stalls and expanding their army.

He Dingxian finished the frozen lemon tea and was about to get up and leave. He asked casually: "Is there anything else?"

Jiang Tianchang sighed: "Yiqun's arms warehouse in Nanyang was investigated. Tianyang wants the big boss to send another batch of goods there, hoping to add a batch of heavy firepower."

He Dingxian frowned and said: "Losing a batch of munitions is small money, but the heavy firepower is heavy."

He patted the gun bag on his waist and said puzzledly: "I'm a revolver-wearing person, so where can I get aircraft and cannons for you? I'm really crazy."

Jiang Tiansheng showed a forced smile and said quickly: "I don't dare to ask for aircraft cannons. If you can get some heavy machine guns, military grenades will be good. It's best to have body armor."

He Dingxian glared at him: "I hope to give you planes and cannons, so what kind of community activities and demonstrations are there? Just hide in the countryside to train the armed forces, and directly drive out the ghosts. By the way, come to Hong Kong Island to help me. Even if I fight ghost guys, I don’t have to fight the police anymore.”

"Changed career to be the governor of Hong Kong."

Jiang Tiansheng cursed and his head was bloody. He picked up the hat on the corner of the table and said with a grin: "I'm sorry, boss, I'll take you out."

"gone."

He Dingxian walked out of the tea restaurant and stood at the door. After a moment, a car drove up.

That night.

Huo Guantai was playing poker at home when he received a call and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Brother Tai."

"Please help me contact Mr. Chen Jimei." He Dingxian sat on the sofa at home, crossing his legs and flicking the ashes of his cigarette.

Huo Guantai waved to his brothers to put down their cards and asked in a solemn voice, "Why are you looking for Mr. Chen?"

"Wow, the overseas Chinese in Hong Kong are no longer overseas Chinese!" He Dingxian said in shock: "I am an overseas Chinese businessman, can't I chat with Mr. Chen? Mr. Chen is the director of the Overseas Chinese Committee, so he should give me some thin noodles. ?”

"Tsk."

Huo Guantai laughed out loud, touched the cigarette next to him, lit it and said, "Who are you, He Dingxian? You can pretend to be an elephant with me, but you can pretend to be an elephant with Mr. Chen!"

"Has my ancestor been abroad for thirty years? Just come out and pretend to be an overseas Chinese. I really give you face."

He Dingxian shrugged his shoulders and said, "Help me make an appointment."

Huo Guantai sighed: "What are you asking Mr. Chen for? Now Mr. Chen lives in the school building in Jimei. He grows vegetables and raises chickens every day. He will not attend except for necessary occasions and inspections of the school."

"Ask him to donate money!"

"No, no!"

He Dingxian shouted loudly.

Huo Guantai smiled: "Brother Xian, how much do you plan to donate?"

"Half a million."

He Dingxian reported a small number, but Huo Guantai nodded: "Okay, I will help you contact Mr. Chen. Remember you also have a school on Hong Kong Island, right?"

"Um."

He Dingxian said: "Kowloon Tong, a middle school on Oxford Road."

Huo Guantai chuckled: "Then things will be simple."

Five hundred thousand Hong Kong dollars is a number that can be easily withdrawn by the big bosses in the business community on Hong Kong Island. However, the Hong Kong dollar is currently pegged to the British pound and is considered a foreign currency. It has an amazing domestic purchasing power and is more than enough to support the construction of a university.

It would be simple for Mr. Chen to meet him and chat for a while.

If you are willing to spend money to do things, it is indeed convenient.

The next day.

afternoon.

Peninsula Hotel.

He Dingxian began to rush for the purchase of heavy munitions. Please try your best to meet the requirements put forward by the Nanyang compatriots.

Regardless of whether it can be done or not.

Gotta ask.

If you can't get planes and cannons, how many machine guns can't be too much, right? All the firepower they get will be used. At critical moments, it can save the lives of compatriots, and it will not be wasted at all.

After listening to his request, the arms dealer Shi Ping fell into deep thought and asked: "Sir, how much do you want?"

"The total number of light and heavy machine guns should be at least fifty, one hundred thousand rounds of bullets, a dozen boxes of grenades and the like, and as many body armors as you can get." He Dingxian sat opposite, holding a cup of coffee, and chuckled: " After all, I don’t even have a body armor.”

Shi Ping looked at him with vigilance and reiterated: "Sir He, according to the rules, these guys cannot appear on Hong Kong Island!"

"I see."

He Dingxian nodded and spread his hands: "I am also Sir Mai's partner. At least I have the same interests as him on this matter. How can I violate Sir Mai's rules? Unless I don't want to make money in the future."

Shi Ping nodded lightly. At first, he thought Sir He wanted to form an illegal armed force, but now it seems that Sir He is not crazy.

"Don't worry, I won't use your weapons to rebel." He Dingxian chuckled and said in a strange tone: "If you really plan to rebel, do you still need someone to send weapons?"

"Haha." Shi Ping found that his little thoughts were seen through, but he was not embarrassed. He smiled warmly and explained: "The police force can ship rifles and pistols, but when it comes to heavy firepower weapons and grenades, the police force warehouse is No."

"Body armor is available, but it is not for sale."

He Dingxian clicked his tongue, stood up and said, "Forget it."

"You don't have the ability to make this kind of money. You know, a bullet-proof vest in Nanyang can be sold for 10,000 Hong Kong dollars. You can make a lot of money. The market is estimated to only be one or two years. If you don't make a profit, I will find other suppliers and small vendors to make it." That's how business is, if you are timid, you won't make a lot of money in your life."