v3 Chapter 1074： £5 billion

"Please speak!"

Margaret Thatcher calmed down and looked at Xia Yu quietly.

Xia Yu said lightly: "Anyway, it's only half a year. It's not a long time. You can determine the British harvest and the role of intelligence based on the situation."

"If it does happen, there is no need to hire a dedicated evaluation team at that time. Major media all over the world will rush to report. They are the most impartial third-party evaluation team. What do you think?"

Half a year is still too late. Although the Governor of Hong Kong was elected first at the end of this year, he will officially take office around May next year. If the Falklands War really happens, it must have already happened by then.

Even if the new governor takes office, as long as the British government will issue an order, the new governor will still have to implement it. There is no problem.

Margaret Thatcher looked at Xia Yu for a long time, then slowly nodded and said, "Yes."

Xia Yu showed a smile, and suddenly thought a little more, his smile narrowed, and then said again: "By the way, Ms. Margaret, I have one more statement."

"If it is because the British government does not attach importance to my intelligence, which has caused a relatively large loss, then the value of my intelligence cannot be denied."

Is Xia Yu afraid of the arrogant John Bull or sloppy? In case he was reminded, the French Flying Fish missile purchased by Argentina would destroy the cruiser as in his previous life. This certainly cannot be used as an excuse to shirk.

It is better to get vaccinations in advance.

Faced with Xia Yu's apparently distrustful attitude, Margaret Thatcher was a little unhappy, but she didn't say much, and simply nodded in agreement: "Yes."

Seeing Xia Yu's smile, Margaret Thatcher was not happy in her heart. She checked her watch and asked, "Mr. Xia, is there anything else?"

The meaning is obvious, her time is relatively urgent, if nothing else, then this meeting will end here.

Xia Yu knew that Margaret Thatcher must be in a bad mood, so he was not angry with her attitude.

No matter how many situations, in front of the interests will disappear.

He smiled faintly and said: "Ms. Margaret, I do have one more thing. I intend to invest 5 billion pounds in the UK in the next three years."

Sure enough, Margaret Thatcher was shocked when she heard this huge number, and Prince Philip was equally shocked, and his eyes on Xia Yu changed.

This funding is equivalent to about 2% of Britain’s gross national product last year.

If it can be fully invested in the UK, driven by the industrial chain, it can definitely generate tens of billions of pounds in benefits. How many employment problems can it solve? How much can it contribute to the British economy?

It was just a moment, the unpleasant moment in her heart was wiped out, and a warm smile appeared on her face.

"Mr. Xia, on behalf of the British government, I welcome your investment in the UK. There are many investment opportunities in China. Do you have a detailed investment plan? Do you need us to recommend it for you?"

Xia Yu looked distressed, shook his head and said with a sigh: "Ms. Margaret, in the past two years, I have invested more than three billion pounds in the UK. For the time being, most of those who want to invest are invested. Now, the remaining areas are basically state-owned enterprises, and investment is not allowed. I am also distressed now."

"I heard that the UK is now carrying out the reform of the telecommunications market and is preparing to establish a new telecommunications company. The telecommunications industry requires large-scale infrastructure construction, which consumes a lot of funds. I wonder if this is suitable?"

Margaret Thatcher condensed her eyes, and her smile narrowed slightly. She understood what Xia Yu meant.

Is it just that the new telecommunications company wants Xia Yu to enter?

Faced with an investment of 5 billion pounds, she fought fiercely in her heart.

For a long time, she let out a sigh of relief and solemnly said to Xia Yu: "Mr. Xia, I am not sure about the new telecommunications company. I can only reply to you after I understand it."

"In any case, the UK welcomes your investment."

"Okay, I am waiting for your reply at any time!" Xia Yu said with a smile.

After chatting a few more words, Xia Yu took the initiative to say goodbye.

Perhaps because of Xia Yu’s investment of 5 billion pounds in the end, Margaret Thatcher sent Xia Yu out with great enthusiasm to show her importance to Xia Yu.

After Xia Yu left, Margaret Thatcher immediately summoned his confidantes to discuss, while Prince Philip went to Buckingham Palace. He needed to inform his wife of the meeting with Xia Yu.

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On the way back, Xia Yu was in a relaxed mood, and he did what he needed to do. The specific results need to be constantly striving for.

To be honest, Xia Yu didn't have much worry about whether Margaret Thatcher would break her promise.

Although the face of a politician is like the face of a monkey—if you say it changes, it changes, but it also has to be right for people and things. The key is to look at the factors of interest.

Hong Kong gained financial autonomy in 1958, and the direct benefits that the British government can occupy are mainly military expenditures by the Hong Kong government, which are provided to the British troops stationed in Hong Kong.

Last year, the Hong Kong government spent about 100 million pounds in military expenditures for various expenses for the British garrison However, Hong Kong is different from the British colony. It is only a leased land and is due to be returned in legal theory. This benefit cannot last long.

If the benefits of breaking the wrist with the mainland are greater, there is no doubt that the British government will definitely choose to do so.

However, in the face of Xia Yu's huge investment and the income that this investment can generate, the direct benefit of 100 million pounds is insignificant.

Among other things, if Xia Yu really invested 5 billion pounds in the UK, how could it provide the British government with 1 billion pounds in tax each year.

Although Xia Yu didn't say it clearly, he explained the issue of investment and the stability of Xiangjiang together. With the wisdom of Margaret Thatcher, he must be clear about the relationship between them.

In the face of these, opening the investment threshold of new telecommunications companies to him alone is just a requirement that is not a requirement.

Not to mention, before the direct monetary benefits, Xia Yu also threw out a huge value of intelligence, and gave enough.

Under this circumstance, Margaret Thatcher must also carefully consider the consequences and losses caused by breaking her word. After all, Xia Yu's strength and influence in the UK should not be underestimated.

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In the next few days, Xia Yu wandered through various banquets every day.

As the second in command of the British Chinese Entrepreneur Consortium and the overlord of Xiangjiang, there are many people who want to curry favor with him.

He can refuse invitations from ordinary people, but for invitations from people with a certain amount of energy, Xia Yu will readily accept the invitation, considering the need to spread and deepen his influence.

On the fourth day after Margaret Thatcher met, Xia Yu got a reply from the British government and asked him to send someone to the government to discuss the new telecommunications company.

Under Xia Yu's sign, George Berkeley, who was already ready, led the team personally.

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