Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Ye Jing walked into the exchange, looked around, and did not expect that in 1977, so many people were keen on copying stocks, and its liveliness was no worse than that of the stock trading hall in the 21st century.

Today's stock trading is not as convenient as in later generations, and if you want to buy and sell, you need the help of exchange staff to operate, unlike in later generations, you can get it all with a mobile phone.

"Hello, I want to open an account. When he came to the front desk to handle the business, Zhang Heng explained his intentions.

The staff who handled the business looked up at him and said, "To open an account, you need to pay an account opening fee of 50 Hong Kong dollars first, and fill out this form, you can see the operation rules for yourself, and after speaking, the salesman took a form to Zhang Heng and buried himself in his own business, it is estimated that Zhang Heng is the kind of junior brother who wants to make a fortune by copying stocks."

Zhang Heng didn't speak, read the operation rules, and found that it was similar to the operation in the 21st century, and it was a little more cumbersome

Zhang Heng came to the salesman again and said, "I have filled out the form, you can help me enter the house for 30 million Hong Kong dollars first." ”

"Hmm!" the salesman responded flatly, his eyes suddenly widened, and he stood up excitedly and asked with an expression of disbelief: "How much!"

"30 million. Zhang Heng's tone was very flat, and it looked like he was talking about 3,000 yuan.

"You... You... Wait for me. After the salesman finished his words tremblingly, he ran in the direction of the general manager's office.

Of course, she didn't believe what Zhang Heng said, but this list was beyond her authority and ability, and she had to ask the general manager to complete the list in person.

Seeing the salesman stunned and running away, Zhang Heng felt very calm, because this person was destined to be just a passerby in his life, and he didn't need to care.

Some time ago, Zhang Heng handed over the remaining manuscript of "The Legend of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" to Wu Fei, and now it has been published, and more than 3 million copies have been sold in Southeast Asia.

As for why the sales of the same book surpassed those of the previous life, Zhang Heng estimated that there are fewer entertainment items now, so there are more people reading books.

Five minutes later, the salesman came over with a middle-aged man just now, and first apologized to Zhang Heng: "This gentleman, I'm sorry just now, please bear with me." ”

Then he introduced the middle-aged man behind him and said, "This is our general manager, and he will complete your transaction." ”

"Hello, sir, let me introduce myself first, my surname is Tang Dan, my surname is Xing, may I ask your surname, sir?"

"My surname is Zhang," Zhang Heng said.

Tang Xing smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang, why don't you come to my company and sit down, and I will personally handle the relevant business for you." ”

Zhang Heng did not refuse this proposal, and came to Tang Xing's general manager's office one after another.

"Mr. Zhang, please have a cup of tea. Tang Xing's secretary poured a few cups of tea and handed them to the two of them.

"Mr. Zhang, you are here this time ......"

Zhang Heng recalled that from 1977 to the beginning of 1978, the stock price of Jiucang was between 13~14 Hong Kong dollars. Wharf has issued less than 100 million shares, which means that the total market value of its shares is less than HK$1.4 billion.

Wharf is located in the most prosperous prime area of Kowloon, according to the auction price of the official land in the same area at that time, calculated at HK$6000~7000 per square foot, the actual value of Wharf shares should be HK$50 per share. If the site of the former Wharf is properly developed, it is worth a lot of money, even if it is 5 times higher than the current price, it is still cost-effective to buy the Wharf shares.

Based on this consideration, Zhang Heng plans to quietly buy about 20 million shares of Jiucang shares held by retail investors.

Of course, Zhang Heng doesn't have so much money now, and there is enough to buy Wharf shares here, and Jardine will know in less than two days, which will arouse Jardine's vigilance, which is not good.

Jardine Matheson (SGX: J36, LSE: JAR) is one of the most famous veteran British foreign firms, the largest British consortium in the Far East, engaged in trade with China during the Qing Dynasty.

If it had not been for the pessimistic attitude on the issue of the "97 transition" and the efforts to open up overseas markets, Hong Kong's sphere of influence would have been declining day by day. By the end of December 1976, Jardine Matheson held only about 5% of Wharf and 3% of Hongkong Land, a record low.

Even so, it is not for ordinary people to snatch their beards.

Zhang Heng intends to complete the transaction of 2 million shares on this exchange, which is not a counterattack for Jardine Matheson.

After all, 2 million shares only reached 2% of the total share capital, but any more would attract the attention and vigilance of Jardine Matheson.

"Manager Tang, I would like to ask what the current stock price of Wharf is?" asked Zhang Heng

Tang Xing asked the secretary to go out and take a look, and then asked, "Is Mr. Zhang optimistic about this stock?"

"Manager Tang, I personally hate to be optimistic about the Wharf stock, I think this stock has great potential and may explode in the future. Zhang Heng said

After a while, Tang Xing's secretary came back and reported, "Mr. Zhang, the stock price of Wharf is floating around 13 yuan now."

"Okay, Manager Tang, you can help me buy this stock," Zhang Heng said

Tang Xing asked, "How much do you buy?"

Zhang Heng replied, "30 million all bought out, Manager Tang This is a long-term transaction, I hope to complete this acquisition without raising the stock price of Wharf, the time can be relaxed to 6 months, I don't know if you can complete it?"

"It would have been impossible to acquire 2 million shares of Wharf without stimulating Wharf's share price, but if it was done in six months, there would be no problem," Tang said.

Zhang Heng said after signing the contract with Tang Xing

"Okay, then I'll be here in 6 months."

Why is it 6 months, Zhang Heng remembered that in his previous life, Li Ka-shing and Bao Yugang were interested in Wharf, first Li Ka-shing quietly acquired Wharf's shares, and later it is said that Shen Bi, the head of HSBC, personally mediated and advised Li Ka-shing to give up the acquisition of Wharf.

Li Ka-shing judged the situation and believed that it was not appropriate to establish two strong rivals at the same time, Jardine Matheson and HSBC, and hoped to receive the support of HSBC for the development of Cheung Kong in the future. Even if you don't take a long-term view, let's talk about the moment, if HSBC loses face, HSBC will definitely lend money to support Jardine Matheson, and the acquisition of Wharf will be a sweet dream.

In the end, Li Ka-shing sold the shares of Wharf to Bao Yugang, attracting Bao Yugang, the dragon, and Wharf was pocketed by the wealthy charter king.

This period was from the end of 1977 to the beginning of 1978, exactly eight months from now.

This war was repeatedly mentioned as a textbook in Zhang Heng's class, if the acquisition was not completed by the end of the year, two more dragons would join the war, and the results would be even more confusing.

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