Chapter 214 Solving the problem

When he was in the United States, Barron invited Amanda and the others to visit England and take them to visit the family estates including Chatsworth Manor. Amanda and the others agreed at that time.

But what Barron didn't expect was that the sisters would come over so quickly. Don't Amanda have to go to Boston University?

Barron thought about what Amanda said to him at the airport in New York, "Maybe we can meet soon." Maybe she had already decided to come to England at that time...

He had just tried his best to coax Bonnie, and at this moment, he definitely couldn't irritate her anymore.

Therefore, on the way to the Devonshire Hotel, Barron had decided to lure the two sisters of the Hearst family out of London as soon as possible to prevent them from meeting Bonnie.

In addition, because you are with them in London, you are more likely to be photographed by tabloid reporters.

"Barron, you're here..."

"Amanda, and Lydia, welcome to London, but you should tell me in advance, and I will personally pick you up at the airport."

Barron met the Hearst sisters in a luxurious suite at the Devonshire Hotel.

"I know you are also very busy, so we don't want to cause you too much trouble."

Amanda wore a floral shirt and slim-fitting jeans, showing off her beautiful figure in a casual style.

After seeing Barron, she never took her eyes away and said with beautiful eyes.

Compared to Amanda, Lydia's dress was even bolder. In September, the highest temperature in London was only fifteen or sixteen degrees, but she was wearing a short skirt and her slender legs were wearing crystal sandals. At this time, she looked at Barron said softly:

"And we also want to give you a surprise..."

Well, there was a surprise, but it almost turned into a shock.

"Are you hungry? Let's go have lunch together first. The restaurants here should be able to satisfy you. Do you want French food, Italian food or Chinese food?"

If it was at the Devonshire Hotel, this was Barron's territory and he could arrange directly for them not to be disturbed.

"Chinese food..."

Amanda is very understanding, and she remembers Barron's preferences.

"Then you deserve to try it. Our Tang Yan Ge is the first Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in London."

After the Devonshire Hotel was built, the catering department here included French restaurants, Italian restaurants and many other types, especially the Chinese restaurant here. Barron specially invited the best Chinese chefs in London to open the Devonshire Hotel. A high-end Chinese restaurant called "Tang Yange" has been opened inside.

And it passed the Michelin star certification this year, becoming the first Chinese restaurant to achieve this achievement before Hakkasan restaurant, and won the title of the first Michelin Chinese restaurant in London.

Speaking of which, being Barron's Chinese chef is actually very easy, because not only is the salary very good, but he doesn't usually eat Chinese food every time, especially when Barron goes out and leaves London, he can get Corresponding holidays.

Therefore, many times, Barron's Chinese chefs will come to Tang Yange to help.

In addition to having extra income, he also hopes to keep improving himself. After all, as the Duke of Devonshire's exclusive Chinese chef, he also hopes to be able to secure his current position.

"Would you rather visit London first or go to Chatsworth Manor?"

Being able to pass the Michelin star certification, Tang Yange's taste and cooking methods are more in line with European and American preferences. Therefore, the two sisters of the Hearst family were full of praise for this lunch. After finishing the meal, Barron asked tentatively.

"Let's go shopping today and see how London is different from New York. When will you have time to accompany us again..."

"I have something else to do in the afternoon. Then I'll find someone to go shopping with you. I'll take you to Chatsworth Manor tomorrow morning."

So Barron's personal assistant Wang Wanting was temporarily sent to accompany the Hearst sisters shopping in luxury shopping malls in London. Of course, two bodyguards would also be sent to follow.

After all, their safety is also very important.

Barron did have plans for the afternoon. He had an important party to attend at White’s Club.

"Hello, Mr. Jiashili, nice to meet you."

"Your Highness the Duke, our Ministry of National Defense is also very grateful for your contribution in resettling retired soldiers..."

The person who had a friendly conversation with Barron was Charles Jiasley, the current Chief of Staff of the Department of Defense.

As for today's gathering, the big figures participating can almost determine many policies of the British army.

These include His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, leading figures in the Ministry of Defence, including Deputy Chief of Staff The Duke of Westminster, Cabinet Secretary Lord Robin Barratt, and those from the Prime Minister's and Deputy Prime Minister's Offices.

The main theme of this gathering was about the placement of retired British soldiers and the situation in Iraq.

According to statistics, 1 in 4 homeless people in the UK is a retired soldier.

The London authorities once conducted statistics on the current situation of retired soldiers and found that a considerable number of British soldiers were unable to find jobs after retirement, let alone buy houses and land.

Among the retired soldiers, at least 100,000 are staying with relatives and friends, and 20,000 are living in low-cost hotels. Some of them cannot even afford to stay in low-cost hotels and have to sleep on benches in parks.

In this case, many veterans began to seek help from social welfare agencies, hoping to get a place to live.

However, this idea is also difficult to realize.

On the list of aid recipients of welfare institutions, the names of veterans are ranked far behind ex-convicts and refugees - because many welfare agency staff believe that veterans should have easier access than ex-convicts and refugees. Get a job.

In fact, many veterans are used to the collective life of the army and cannot adapt to the current society, so it is difficult to find a job suitable for them.

Moreover, because they have experienced war, they are under much higher psychological pressure than ordinary people.

According to a recent survey in the UK, 264 veterans who participated in the Falklands battle have committed suicide, which is 9 more than the number of British soldiers who died on the Falklands battlefield that year.

The British Ministry of Defense and other government departments have been criticized by public opinion many times due to their inability to solve the problem of veterans, but no one has come forward to solve it.

Where to go after retirement has become a shadow in the minds of many active military personnel.

Faced with these problems, His Majesty the Crown Prince "stepped forward" and prepared to take the lead in establishing a special welfare organization to help retired soldiers solve housing and employment problems.

This was also one of the issues discussed at this gathering. Barron responded positively to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's proposal and expressed his willingness to donate 5 million pounds to support His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's welfare organization that helps retired soldiers.

In addition, Protector Military Company will also increase the number of retired soldiers hired to solve this problem for the military.

But he also pointed out that the Protector Military Company also has its difficulties. As a staunch ally of the United States, the Protector Military Company needs to receive the same treatment as the American private military companies and compete fairly for their military contracting orders.

Only by obtaining more military contracting projects can they solve more jobs for retired soldiers.

In this regard, both the Ministry of National Defense and the Prime Minister's Office have expressed support to a certain extent.

Although before the Iraq War, the relationship between Barron and the Prime Minister was not happy because of his firm anti-war, but the two sides had a tacit understanding several times afterwards, and the issue of retired soldiers did affect the other party's support rate, so this problem can be solved , is also welcomed by the Prime Minister, so in this regard, he can still get the Prime Minister's support.

Looking at the development of private military companies, there are two very good opportunities. One is the rise of "small governments" in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s, which began to outsource many security and police services to private companies.

G4S, the largest security company at this time, began to grow from that time.

The other time was this time's wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The needs of military contractors made Blackwater a giant in the original time and space.

But now, Protector Military is ready to seize this rare opportunity to grow.

If you, the United States, insist on dragging me, England, to work for my life, you can't let Heishui get the military contract alone.

As long as you get on this fast train and take advantage of this opportunity, Protector Military Company can not only solve the problem of some retired British soldiers, but also get support from the military. Whether it is orders or equipment, it can take advantage of the British and American supplies to Iraq. Invest and strengthen yourself.