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Chapter 1691 Hidden Rules (First update, please subscribe)
Why was the Equator Miracle successful?

For the experts and scholars who have almost put this place under the microscope, they have all kinds of explanations.

They mentioned almost all the internal and external reasons, such as timing, hard work, etc.

But no matter what the reason is, it all depends on one thing - talent!
Almost every account of the Equatorial Miracle mentions the large number of talented people hired by the North Borneo Company from Germany after the war.

Those talents are not just scientists and engineers, they involve all aspects, from ordinary workers to engineers, from teachers to administrative managers.

"They have created another Germany on the equator, relying on the talent they imported from Germany."

This is the comment from the outside world. Because of this, some people even regard the Equator Miracle as another extension of Germany's post-war reconstruction.

Talent, the development of any country cannot be separated from the intellectual support of talent.

Due to the shortage of local talent, SEA initially introduced German intellectual resources, and then introduced talents from all over the world for its own use.

It is precisely because of the emphasis on talent introduction and innovation that the economic miracle has been achieved.

Because of this, SEA has never stopped introducing talents, and the Immigration Bureau publishes a list of scarce talents every year.

As long as you are an outstanding talent in a profession listed in the list of scarce talents, you can obtain a work visa and get a green card after working for only a few years.

Such talent introduction has greatly alleviated SEAs’ demand for talent over the past decade and has also greatly promoted economic and technological development.

Therefore, every year, the relevant departments of the Immigration Bureau will adjust the list of scarce talents based on feedback from companies and enterprises.

In addition to adjustments, there is of course an audit of the introduction applications submitted by each company.

The issuance of SEAs work visas is relatively relaxed. In addition to individuals applying through local representative offices, companies can also submit applications.

If the applications submitted by these companies are approved, the other party can go to the representative office with the job invitation letter to apply for a work visa.

Of course, only companies with annual tax payments exceeding 100 million yuan can submit such an application.

In the review department of the Immigration Bureau, Ma Chengpeng has to review hundreds of talent introduction applications every day. He not only needs to investigate the companies, but also the introduced talents.

While he was looking through the applications that day, one application suddenly caught his attention.

"The Crown Club?"

It is not new for a football club to introduce players, but what attracted Ma Chengpeng was the player they were going to introduce.

"Brazilian players?"

Looking at the players' information and photos, Ma Chengpeng was stunned.

He stared blankly at the photo and the other party's information.

While marveling at the opponent's skills, Ma Chengpeng's brows were also furrowed.

After thinking for a while, he took the report and went to the section chief's desk. As usual, the section chief was lying there reviewing the application in front of him. Looking at the family photo on the section chief's desk, Ma Chengpeng couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Then he said.

"Chief, I have an application to recruit players from the Crown Football Club. The situation is a bit special."

"Importing players? What's so special about that? Well, this is policy-based aid. If their team still has vacancies, just approve it."

But the next moment, Lin Caihan's voice stopped abruptly as he took the document.

"This this……"

Looking up at Ma Chengpeng, Lin Caihan said.

"They're not kidding!"

"It seems that they are serious. As long as we approve it, they will send people to Brazil to trade for Pele."

"I know he was a player for Brazil at the World Cup, a very good player."

Lin Caihan said this, then he looked at the photo in the report and said:
"But, but...it's indeed a little too special. I'll go talk to the director."

What is so special about it?

When Lin Caihan handed the report to Deputy Director Yang Kun, Yang Kun's brows furrowed, and he spoke after a while.

“This is indeed a difficult matter.”

What's so difficult about that?
The dilemma is the person in the photo, or rather, the person's ethnicity.

"From ancient times to the present, some people have gone to Africa to pan for gold, some have gone to Africa to hunt elephants, and some have gone to Africa to trade slaves, but has anyone ever gone to Africa to introduce talent?"

Many years ago, this sentence was circulated within the Immigration Bureau. Where did this sentence come from? No one has investigated it anymore. However, this sentence has always influenced the work of the Immigration Bureau and also provided a working principle for the Immigration Bureau.

“He’s African American.”

Yang Kun frowned as he looked at the information in front of him.

"Yes, but judging from the information, he is indeed a very good player. If he were here, he would even become the most dazzling football star." "I know, I have seen him play football, he is definitely the best player, even the best of all time."

Yang Kun said this, but his eyes were fixed on the photo, and then he said:
“But his ethnicity… that’s a big question.”

"The report from the club is also very clear, they need such a player."

Listening to Lin Caihan's report, Yang Kun frowned even more tightly.

"They need any other player they need, but..."

After staring at the report and hesitating for a long time, Yang Kun spoke.

"We cannot set some precedents. Over the past few years, we have always adhered to a basic principle. What is this principle?
It is to ensure that what we bring in is talent, not something else.

We do not deny that there are some talented people among them, but the probability is very small.”

Yang Kun closed the report in front of him tightly and continued.

“So in this process we need to learn how to identify and use this identification to build a firewall for immigration.

Build us into a fortress through the firewall!"

After a slight pause, Yang Kun pushed the report back.

"If I approve his application today, when he appears on our field, playing for our club, when our people cheer for his goals, then our fortress will be loosened.

So, you personally reply to the Crown Club and tell them - we will never approve a work visa for any African-American player, just like we will not approve them to enter the country. "

After saying this, Yang Kun emphasized:
"Just tell them verbally and reject the application."

Some things can be told to others verbally.

Although he said this, after making this decision, Yang Kun still couldn't help but sigh and said:

"Really, this is indeed a very rare talent."

When the Crown Club received the notice of rejection, Zhu Hongjie was completely unable to adapt.

"Damn it, how could this happen? He's just a player."

"What do you mean they won't approve African Americans? This is discrimination. What era is this? They are still influenced by that group of people."

The group of people that Zhu Hongjie referred to were naturally the group of people who were stolen from Germany back then. Many of the views of that German group would naturally have an impact on the people around them, especially on the government offices.

Things like race, superiority, and so on may not be publicized in a big way, but the people here are more or less influenced by this trend of thought.

"Yes, boss, we can appeal to the court if necessary."

Wu Minghe, the team manager, thought for a moment and then said:

"I think if we file a lawsuit, there is a high probability that we will win the case, and it will also attract attention from all walks of life, which is also a good thing for the team."

"Good thing?"

Looking at Wu Minghe, Zhu Hongjie shook his head and said.

"It may also backfire. We should not make such a splash. Oh, this is fucking nonsense. What era are we in now?"

Looking at the rejected job application with some helplessness, Zhu Hongjie said:

"Look again, are there any other players there? If he can't do it, there must be others. Really, there are so many people calling this place the stronghold of conservatism!"

Zhu Hongjie muttered this, but his dissatisfaction was hard to conceal. After all, he had already planned everything out. He would spend 30 to trade Pele to his club, let him play for a few years to gain popularity, and then he could trade him to other teams at a higher price. The profit from the single sale would be considerable.

Running a club is not a charity, it is about making money.

Now, a rejection from the Immigration Bureau has directly caused him to "lose" millions, or even tens of millions.

How could I not feel pain when I think about this?

After Wu Minghe left the office, Zhu Hongjie looked at the report on the table and got up and flipped through it reluctantly, then said to himself:
"It's such a shame to give up like this. How about we think of other ways?"

Think of other solutions.

Almost subconsciously, Zhu Hongjie thought of the director of the Immigration Bureau, whom he had met once.

"If we talk to him, maybe there will be some room for improvement."

Of course, this is not just talk. You have only met someone once. How could others help you?

As a businessman, Zhu Hongjie weighed the options in his mind and then shook his head.

"It is definitely impossible to send money. Even if I send it to them, they dare not accept it. Is there any other way?"

Staring at the report in front of him, countless thoughts passed through Zhu Hongjie's mind.

(End of this chapter)