I became the richest man in the world after losing my life in a vegetative state.

The death of Chief Secretary Jude still caused a great sensation in Hong Kong.

In addition to reports in major newspapers and magazines in Hong Kong, there are also various reports.

Of course, now that Jude is dead, many people are paying attention to Jude's position as Chief Secretary.

Under normal circumstances, this position is Xiangjiang's second in command, determined by the royal family and the cabinet, and then announced by the Governor's Office.

However, the governor's position is still much inferior to that of the Governor's Palace.

At this time, Zhong Yijie, who was only serving as a senior consultant, did not expect that Yude's death would be like pie in the sky.

This morning.

He suddenly received a call from the secretary of the Governor's Mansion, informing him to come to the Governor's Mansion to meet Governor Maliho.

Meris had already called London and Yanjing, and sent people to Yanjing to deal with Jude's death.

Before Zhong Yijie had breakfast, he took a car to the Governor's Mansion and was invited in by the Governor's secretary.

Zhong Yijie accompanied the Mai Lihao couple to have breakfast.

After breakfast.

In Maliho's study, Maliho looked at him and asked, "Counselor Zhong, do you know that Chief Secretary Mr. Jude had a heart attack and left last night?"

He came to the Governor's Palace and read the newspapers in Xiangjiang and learned about the news that Jude had passed away due to a heart attack in Yanjing.

"Mr. Governor, I just saw the relevant news."

"Do you have any idea?"

what idea?

Actually.

Zhong Yijie is still a little different from other white people.

Zhong Yijie is an authentic white man, but he left Country Y for Asia very early and came to Hong Kong very early. He knows the culture of Xiangjiang and Country Z very well.

In addition, he is very fluent in Cantonese.

Historically, after Jude's death, he temporarily served as the governor of Xiangjiang.

However, it was only a temporary position because he was not very trusted by Country Y.

Apart from that, many people have been eyeing this position.

And now Zhong Yijie didn't expect that Sir Yang would recommend him to be the Chief Secretary after Jude had just died.

"Mr. Governor, I don't know what you mean?"

"Mr. Jude suddenly left and the post of Chief Secretary became vacant. Someone recommended you for the post of Chief Secretary."

Was he recommended for the post of Chief Secretary?

This surprised Zhong Yijie even more.

"Mr. Governor, who is it?"

"Sir Young."

Sir Yang, Chairman of Imperial Group?

Zhong Yijie had met Yang Ming several times, but they were not familiar with each other. What Zhong Yijie never expected was that Sir Yang would recommend him for such an important position.

Zhong Yijie still couldn't react. For such an important position, even if Sir Yang recommended it, he might not be able to take it.

"I have made an agreement with Sir Yang and will recommend you to sit in this position. Moreover, when I retire next year, Sir Yang hopes that you can take over my position and serve as the governor of Hong Kong."

Of course the Governor of Xiangjiang?

Zhong Yijie was even more surprised.

Originally, the position of Chief Secretary was not easy, and not everyone could do it.

Now, Sir Yang is not only preparing to push him to this position, but also to push him to the position of governor.

"Mr. Governor, why? Sir Yang and I are not familiar with each other."

Zhong Yijie really felt strange.

There are so many people, why would Sir Yang take a fancy to him?

"I don't know either. If you want to know, you can go to Repulse Bay Mid-Levels Villa to meet Sir Yang in person."

Zhong Yijie already understood.

The two of them finished talking.

Zhong Yijie was still a little excited.

Who wouldn’t want to sit on the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Governor’s Mansion?

Although there are less than 97 years left before 11, there is still a lot of time.

Zhong Yijie came out of the Governor's Mansion.

After getting in the car, he immediately drove to the Repulse Bay Mid-Levels Villa.

. . .

When Zhong Yijie came to Repulse Bay Mid-Levels Villa for the first time.

He was taken to the garden by Linde Bell.

Yang Ming had just received a call from the Governor's Mansion that Zhong Yijie was coming to visit him.

Yang Ming came down from upstairs.

I saw Zhong Yijie sitting in the garden drinking tea.

A white man wearing glasses and a suit.

Zhong Yijie was only in his fifties and not yet sixty years old. According to his age, Yang Ming felt that with his support, the other party should be able to achieve 97.

After all, Mai Lihao has been in this position for more than ten years, and it is normal for Zhong Yijie to reach 97.

"Hello Sir Yang."

"Hello, Mr. Zhong."

The two parties spoke not English, but Cantonese.

It can be said that there are many white people in Xiangjiang who know how to speak Cantonese, but there are very few who can speak it as fluently as Zhong Yijie.

After shaking hands, both parties sat down.

When Yang Ming asked someone to bring morning tea to Zhong Yijie, he simply drank the morning tea with him.

Go upstairs to the study.

Zhong Yijie looked at Yang Ming and said, "Sir Yang, I wasn't familiar with you before. I don't know why you pushed me to this position?"

Before that, Yang Ming had only met the other party a few times in public, and the two parties were indeed not familiar with each other.

But why recommend him?

It is because of this person that, compared to MacLehose, I am afraid he is better able to cooperate with him in his work in Xiangjiang.

It can be said that we are getting closer to 97 now.

Historically, the two subsequent governors of Xiangjiang came to Xiangjiang to cause trouble. Yang Ming did not want that.

What's more, things are completely different now than in history.

The main British capital in Xiangjiang, except Taikoo, was basically swallowed up by him.

The Chinese capital in Xiangjiang that was originally going to be evacuated from Xiangjiang and transferred to other places is basically controlled by Yang Ming.

In addition, the Imperial Group and Yang Ming have penetrated into every aspect of Xiangjiang.

Domestic water, domestic electricity, land in Xiangjiang, ports in Xiangjiang, etc., it can be said that Yang Ming and the Imperial Group can be seen in almost all of them.

So much so that when the Queen came to Xiangjiang this time, she also attached great importance to Yang Ming's suggestions and ideas.

After all, the influence of Yang Ming and the Imperial Group in Xiangjiang has long exceeded that of the Governor-General's Palace.

"Mr. Zhong, because I think your interests and mine are consistent."

Interests aligned?

Zhong Yijie was a little surprised.

The other party still didn't understand.

However, Yang Ming was relatively familiar with Zhong Yijie in his previous life.

"Sir Yang, I still don't understand."

"You'll understand later."

This is the first time both parties have met in private.

In fact, after this, it means that Zhong Yijie is from Yang Ming's side.

. . .

On the evening of December 12, Jude's body was flown back to Xiangjiang by plane.

On December 12, a condolence ceremony for Sir Jude was held at the Government House.

On the morning of December 12, a funeral was held at the Governor's Palace. The funeral was held with the highest honors. His coffin left the Government Palace under the escort of many representatives from the Governor's Palace. The coffin was transported to St. John's Cathedral and was subsequently laid to rest in the Cathedral. worship.

After Jude's body was cremated, his ashes were taken back to Country Y by his family for burial in the cemetery of Canterbury Cathedral.