"Huh? McVeigh, what do you mean...... CFIUS to launch a detailed investigation into East West Bank's run on the storm? Mrs. Annette asked.

Then.

Tang Bao also looked at McVeigh nervously, waiting for the other party's answer.

"Well, that's a possibility." McVeigh pondered for a moment, then nodded in reply. "Of course, CFIUS does not have the right to investigate, but the Department of Justice does, and it is the Justice Department's representative Plath who has proposed to investigate the East West Bank run."

"Mr. McVeigh, why the Department of Justice is investigating the run on East West Bank doesn't seem to have anything to do with them, does it?"

Tang Bao couldn't help frowning, the U.S. Department of Justice is a very powerful law enforcement agency, and the world-famous FBI is subordinate to the U.S. Department of Justice. It can be said that East West Bank is being targeted by the U.S. Department of Justice, which is definitely not a good thing.

"No, you're wrong, Don. The Justice Department has absolutely good reasons to investigate the run on East West Bank......" McVeigh corrected.

"Yes, Don, McVeigh is right. The powers of the Ministry of Justice are enormous, not only in the fight against terrorism, the arrest of fugitives, etc., but also in the prevention of crimes, in short, they can carry out detailed investigations into suspected matters. The run on East West Bank and the deposit insurance issue would be unstoppable if the Justice Department were to investigate it in the name of preventing financial crime. Mrs. Annette echoed that she still had some doubts about the specific operation of the Ministry of Justice.

Forehead.

Tang Bao was stunned. Then, I felt a headache, Nima's, the Foreign Investment Committee has not yet been dealt with, but it has to provoke the Ministry of Justice in advance.

"East West Bank's operations are legal, even if the Justice Department investigates. And it doesn't hurt! Although he felt a headache, Tang Bao was calm and did not panic at all.

But.

Lady Annette didn't think as much as Tang Bao did.

"McVeigh, what are the concerns of the Department of Justice about East West Bank?" Mrs. Annette's gaze fell on McVeigh again.

Forehead.

There was silence for a while.

McVeigh carefully revealed: "The Department of Justice suspects that East West Bank has not paid deposit insurance, and there is a possibility of premeditation, which is to disrupt the banking and financial system in the United States!" ”

"Premeditated?"

Tang Bao was very surprised by McVeigh's statement.

"Yes, it's premeditated. East West Bank continued to expand endlessly, absorbing huge deposits without deposit insurance. Wait until a special point in time. East West Bank deliberately invested and lent money indiscriminately, artificially creating panic and crisis, and seeking improper benefits......"

Yes.

Listening to McVeigh's explanation, Tang Bao suddenly became dumbfounded, Nima's, you don't do anything every day, and you are thinking about these conspiracies and tricks in your head.

"Heh......" Tang Bao felt like he couldn't cry or laugh.

After a while.

Tang Bao calmed down and said with a smile: "This reason is really ridiculous! What can I gain by deliberately putting East West Bank in crisis? Do that. It will only lead to a swift bankruptcy of East West Bank...... What can I fall on? ”

"Maybe you don't get the benefits, but the Chinese government may benefit from them. If East West Bank chooses to detonate the crisis at the right time, the United States could fall into financial chaos...... And the Chinese government may seize the opportunity to reap some benefits. McVeigh said. To put it simply. The Justice Department suspects that East West Bank's failure to pay deposit insurance is a financial time bomb planted by the Chinese government in the United States. It will be detonated at any time if necessary. Blowing up the US financial system to pieces! ”

Depend on.

Tang Bao had a feeling of wanting to go crazy, Nima's, and went around in a big circle. Still did not bypass the Chinese government.

“……”

At this point, even Lady Annette fell silent and turned her gaze to Tang Bao, apparently, she also thought there was such a risk.

"Mr. McVeigh, I'm just an ordinary businessman, you can't help but think of me too strongly, right?!" Tang Bao smiled helplessly.

Let's be honest.

Tang Baozhen did not expect that an omission of East West Bank would make the US Department of Justice so brainy.

"Heh, Don. You are really humble, but you can't be an ordinary businessman from any point of view. McVeigh emphasized.

Tang Bao was speechless.

"The DOJ's investigation has nothing to do with CFIUS. However, I would like to remind you that the results of the investigation will have a direct impact on the decision of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Foreign Investment Committee...... Therefore, it is important for you to successfully pass the investigation of the Ministry of Justice or convince the other party to drop the investigation. McVeigh continued.

Well.

Tang Bao nodded lightly as he listened. McVeigh is right, the Department of Justice is really important! In the unlikely event that the U.S. Department of Justice decides that there is a "conspiracy" at East West Bank, CFIUS will not have to think about it at all and will want to rush through it...... There are no doors.

"Whew...... Mr. McVeigh, thank you very much for the reminder. Tang Bao solemnly thanked him.

on this.

McVeigh just smiled back, he didn't care about Tang Bao's thanks, he said so much today, it was all for the sake of Mrs. Annette's face.

……

But.

Having said all that, McVeigh simply decided to be a good guy to the end.

"Okay, let's move on to the review of the East West Bank acquisition. In addition to the two difficulties of David and Plath, there is another person whose attitude is very important. ”

"Oh?"

Tang Bao listened attentively.

"Legent, Department of Homeland Security, as I said, some of the secret funds of the Department of Homeland Security are transferred through FirstWisconsin International Bank, and the information about the flow of funds in this part of the account is very sensitive. Once leaked, there is a risk of exposing internal intelligence from the Department of Homeland Security...... Therefore, Legente will certainly pay special attention to the M&A transaction of FirstWisconsin International Bank. McVeigh said with a smile.

"Uh......"

After Tang Bao listened, he suddenly felt a pain in his head.

"It's a real nuisance, and some of the DHS's secret money transfer information could reveal a lot of stuff if it leaks out." Mrs. Annette chimed in.

Think about it for a moment.

Lady Annette advised, "Don, you don't have to worry either. In fact, it is also simple to solve, you can propose. Prior to the start of the transaction, FirstWisconsin International Bank had certain sensitive account information removed in advance. Leguente can do this with FirstWisconsin International Bank, and you don't need to be involved in it at all. ”

"Hmm."

Tang Bao nodded in agreement.

"Deleted information can also be restored by some technical means." McVeigh said calmly that he had been with President Reagan for many years, and his insight was naturally extraordinary.

“……”

Tang Bao couldn't help but be speechless for a while, "I think it is not difficult to completely erase sensitive information with the technical means of the Department of Homeland Security." ”

McVeigh laughed, "Heh, I'm just giving my own opinion. As for how Legente will decide. It's out of my control. ”

……

"Well, after David, Plath, and Legent, the fourth key person is President Reagan's national security adviser McFarlane." McVeigh continued.

“……”

Mrs. Annette nodded silently. He then reminded: "Don, McFarlane is President Reagan's most trusted think tank, and his views on the East West Bank merger may directly affect the final outcome." The results of the CFIUS investigation will eventually be presented on President Reagan's desk, and it is up to President Reagan to decide whether or not to veto the deal. ”

"Hmm."

Tang Bao replied solemnly.

"Huh. McFarlane was too busy with something more important to think about the East West Bank takeover. He may refer to the attitudes of Plath and Leguente and make a decision. So all you have to do is get Plath and Legent. It means that McFarlane is also dealt with at the same time. McVeigh kindly reminded him.

"Oh."

Tang Bao's eyes suddenly lit up.

……

……

Next.

Tang Bao and Mrs. Annette took turns asking a series of questions, and McVeigh was very knowledgeable and cooperative.

The conversation lasted for a long time, until two o'clock in the morning. That's the end of it.

Then.

Tang Bao took advantage of the situation to arrange for Mrs. Annette and McVeigh to rest in the villa.

The next morning.

Veneberg, who received Tang Bao's signal, announced in a low-key manner that East West Bank and FirstWisconsin International Bank had successfully reached a merger agreement and were actively reporting to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Foreign Investment Committee. Pending approval.

This is also a normal procedure.

Only when East West Bank officially announces the acquisition of FirstWisconsin International Bank can the Committee on Foreign Investment in China (CFIUS) evaluate and decide whether to investigate.

……

Received a report from East West Bank.

The Committee on Foreign Investment in Japan (CFIUS) convened an urgent meeting with representatives from the Treasury, Commerce, Justice, Defense, State Department, Department of Homeland Security, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers.

Let's be honest.

The delegates were very solemn, and everyone had been arguing about the acquisition of East West Bank for a long time, and at this time, East West Bank took the initiative to report.

Some people rejoice in their hearts.

"I believe that the East West Bank merger has created a serious threat to U.S. national security and must be investigated." Deputy Finance Minister David made his attitude clear.

Then.

The crowd was silent.

"Do you have a private conversation with East West Bank before making a decision?" McVeigh hesitated.

Hear the words.

Everyone looked at David, and as long as one of CFIUS insisted on an investigation, it would have to go into the review process. So everyone is waiting to see if David will change his mind. (To be continued......)