The third Governor of Hong Kong, Bonham, was the first person to reclaim land in Hong Kong
Mr. Wen, the third Governor of Hong Kong, was an outstanding colonial administrator sent by the British government. After taking office, he quickly improved Hong Kong's predicament and laid the foundation for Hong Kong's development.
Mr Man was the first to reduce government spending by cutting taxes, and at the same time introducing a non-official legislature system to allow more people from the community to participate in government affairs. He also pushed ahead with land reclamation projects, which greatly increased Hong Kong's land supply. At the same time, Mr. Man is committed to combating piracy, improving Hong Kong's public health environment, maintaining social order, and transitioning Hong Kong to a more prosperous and stable period.
Although Mr. Man's policy is still from the position of the United Kingdom, objectively he has made an important contribution to the development of Hong Kong. He not only expanded the territory of Hong Kong, but also improved the social environment and laid a solid foundation for Hong Kong. On this basis, Hong Kong was able to grow rapidly and become a thriving commercial center. It can be said that Mr. Man is an important pioneer and founder in the history of Hong Kong's development.
Mr. Wen's legacy doesn't stop there. He has also shown remarkable wisdom in dealing with Hong Kong's relations with Chinese mainland.
At that time, the Taiping Rebellion swept through China, and the British government was secretly happy, hoping to take this opportunity to manipulate China's internal contradictions and achieve its aggressive goals. Mr. Wen, however, took a neutral stance and neither aided nor interfered with the Chinese government's efforts to suppress the Taipings. In this way, Hong Kong has not only been avoided from suffering from disaster, but also has not harmed British interests in China.
In fact, Mr. Man has always put Hong Kong's interests first and has not been swayed by the self-interest of the British government. During his 10 years of rule in Hong Kong, he has always maintained a steady and pragmatic style, not following the crowd, and paying attention to the long-term development of Hong Kong. For example, he firmly upheld the rule of law and order in Hong Kong, severely punished pirates, and protected the business environment; It has also vigorously promoted public health construction, improved the city's appearance, and enhanced Hong Kong's livability.
It can be said that it was under Mr. Man's careful management that Hong Kong was able to survive the initial turbulent period and lay the foundation for its future development. It is no wonder that future generations will respectfully call him "the pioneer and founder of Hong Kong's development history". Although he was a colonial official serving British interests, his contribution to Hong Kong has transcended politics and has become an outstanding historical figure worthy of the gratitude and remembrance of Hong Kong people.