Chapter 312: Seoul Summit (6)
As Zhong Shi expected, the G20 leaders could not sit still the next day, and the issue of the Irish national debt may be a trivial matter, but the impact of this incident on the euro made them unable to sit idly by.
At noon on the 12th, Seoul time, the finance ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement during the intermission of the meeting, declaring that the market's concerns about Ireland are completely unnecessary, and the Irish government's fiscal situation is still within a good range so far. In addition, if the Irish government makes an application, the EU and the IMF will spare no effort to assist each other.
As soon as this news came out, it calmed many panicked investors to some extent. Irish gilt yields fell by three percentage points on the day but ended at a high of 7%, suggesting that market confidence in Irish bonds has still not returned to normal levels.
As for the euro, after a five-day plunge, the euro finally reversed its trend on this day, rising slightly by 0.48%. However, compared to the high level of 1.42, the current level of 1.36 is still down 4.2%.
But the good times did not last long, and on the 13th, the IMF managing director announced that Ireland had not proposed assistance to the IMF so far, and the news immediately reversed the upward momentum that the euro had finally appeared. On the 14th, Bloomberg reported that the European Union is currently lobbying Ireland to receive emergency aid, which may reach 48 billion euros, and these two news instantly hit the momentum of the euro's rise back.
On the 15th, the euro fell again by 0.79%.
Naturally, that's all for later. Because on the 14th, the G20 summit finally ended.
The heads of state and finance ministers of the world's 20 largest economies discussed world economic issues for a total of four days. But almost nothing, the limelight was all overshadowed by everything that happened in Europe. Their statements after the meeting were also empty and uninteresting, because the market didn't care much about what they all said.
Just as Paulson, Dario and others were leaving, Zhong Shi did not leave, and he was left behind by Gao Dongfang.
"The chief wants to see you!"
That night, Gao Dongfang found Zhong Shi and interrupted Zhong Shi's trip after saying only one sentence.
This time, Huaxia came to attend the G20 meeting with the No. 1 vice premier. That is, the one who had met Zhong Shi at the beginning was also Gao Dongfang's direct boss. If he summoned, Zhong Shi would not have excused himself.
Because there are certain things to be negotiated with the South Korean side. Therefore, the vice premier did not return to China that day, but stayed in South Korea to discuss some matters with the representatives of the other side. And Zhong Shi appeared at a financial forum during the G20, and he happened to see him, so he was called in.
"Chief!"
After entering the meeting room. Zhong Shi greeted respectfully. In his heart, he kept speculating about what the other party had summoned him here for.
"Coming?"
The vice premier raised his head, glanced at Zhong Shi's position, nodded slightly, then took off his reading glasses, handed the documents on hand to the staff next to him, and pointed to the empty position next to him and said, "Come." Sit here. ”
With a stomach full of questions, Zhong Shi respectfully sat down next to the vice premier. Gao Dongfang also sat opposite the two.
"Coming here for a meeting?"
The Deputy Prime Minister was smiling. Looking at Zhong Shi kindly, he asked slowly, "What have you been busy with lately?" ”
Zhong Shi was speechless for a while, not knowing what to answer.
Listening to each other's words, it seems that the other party realizes something. If Zhong Shi still opens his eyes and says nonsense, I'm afraid it will be disrespectful to the other party. But if he was to be honest, he didn't know the possible consequences and implications of this incident.
Seeing Zhong Shi fall into silence, the vice premier and Gao Dongfang glanced at each other, and both realized that something was wrong.
They hadn't realized that Bell Stone was here for a purpose, but now it seemed that there was something else going on.
"Ireland's thing, right?"
Gao Dongfang's reaction was very fast, and he soon realized the crux of the matter, and blurted out, "You are here for the sake of Ireland, right?" ”
Originally, according to Zhong Shi's identity, it was not a strange thing to appear here. But according to Zhong Shi's performance just now, both the vice premier and Gao Dongfang realized that there seemed to be something unspeakable about each other, and immediately noticed that there seemed to be something wrong in it.
"Yes!"
Regarding Gao Dongfang's inquiry, Zhong Shi thought about it again and again, and finally nodded, "It's indeed related to Ireland." ”
"How deep is the involvement?"
Seeing that Zhong Shi looked like he wanted to speak and stopped, the vice premier didn't say anything, but comforted him softly, "Is there anything you need help with?" ”
Gao Dongfang was also concerned. Aside from the official communication between the two, the relationship between the two parties is also quite good in private. All along, the Zhong Shi he saw was full of confidence, how could he be so unrelenting and worried as today?
"It's deep, it's very deep!"
Seeing that the other party did not force himself, but was concerned about the situation he was facing, Zhong Shi only felt that a hot current flowed through his chest, his nose was sore, and his vision was a little blurred, "I'm afraid it's very difficult to get out now." ”
"So serious?"
Gao Dongfang's face changed, and he asked in a trembling voice, "Could it be that the current crisis of Ireland's national debt is caused by you?" ”
As soon as he said this, even the face of the deputy prime minister changed.
"That's not all!"
Zhong Shi smiled bitterly and decided to tell the whole story, "Not only that, they are also plotting to get Ireland out of the eurozone." And this plan is what I came up with, not only as the planner, but also as the chief trader. ”
"What?"
"It's crazy!"
Both the deputy prime minister and Gao Dongfang were shocked and shouted in unison. However, the reactions of the two were completely different, and the deputy prime minister, who was in a high position, only asked in surprise. Gao Dongfang, on the other hand, felt that the whole person was going to explode, his scalp was numb, and even his hair was standing upside down.
He knows all too well what the reaction would be if Ireland left the eurozone. So the whole person was shocked to the point of almost losing his temper on the spot. But for the deputy prime minister, it was nothing more than a small matter, so the reaction was not very violent.
"Oh my God, aren't you offending the EU so much?"
Gao Dongfang continued, "You must know that the female chancellor of Germany has always been known for her iron fist. Now that you've come out like this, she won't hold a grudge against you to death? As long as there is a chance. Won't she put you to death? ”
"You've overstepped the rules, by a big margin! You must know that although the Tianyu Fund is large, politically you are no different from a baby. How do you fight these giants? Oh my God, this is crazy! ”
He couldn't stop complaining. Naturally, the starting point for saying these things was for Zhong Shi's good, and what he said was the truth. But now it has come. He said it didn't make any sense anymore.
"Is there something wrong?"
At this time, the deputy prime minister remained calm, and after a little contemplation, he asked Zhong Shi, "They you said should be the capital and institutions of the United States." If I'm not mistaken, they probably got some handle on you, so you had to work with them, right? ”
"When they first approached me to work with me, I didn't think about it that much!"
Zhong Shi said bitterly, "But I didn't find out until later. This is a far-reaching and ambitious plan. By the time I realized the danger and wanted to get out. It's too late. ”
"So, you also have a credit for the European debt crisis that occurred in May?"
Gao Dongfang continued to ask, "Or to put it another way, this is a conspiracy against Europe, and you are one of the thugs?" ”
"It's not just a thug!"
Zhong Shi shook his head and said, "In fact, in addition to the role of a thug, I also play the role of a thinker. When I understood that I could not get out, I began to focus all my attention on how to deal with the euro. Many of their tricks were plotted by me in secret. ”
"I can say that I am the core of the whole team!"
Zhongshi's confession caused both of them to fall silent.
"In my opinion, Ireland will not leave the eurozone easily!"
After a long time, the deputy prime minister said slowly, "Even if you are well prepared, the feasibility of this is still very small." Don't ask me why, there's something confidential involved, you don't need to know. ”
His words startled Bell Stone, knowing that Bell Stone had not considered the possibility of Ireland not withdrawing before that. Because of his identity and status, even if he is already at the pinnacle of his field, he still can't be compared with these politicians.
"If that's the case, things will be much easier!"
Gao Dongfang's face finally showed joy, "If this is the case, it is not good for the European side to continue to settle accounts after the autumn." ”
"If you are deeply involved in this, does that mean that you can foresee or even partially control the movement of the euro?"
After all, the deputy prime minister is a person in a high position, and after a little thought, he noticed a very key issue, that is, what Zhong Shi and others have done so far can not affect such targets as Irish government bonds, but may affect the trend of the entire euro.
From a certain point of view, his thinking pattern is very similar to that of the top leaders in the United States and Europe, and he directly grasps the most critical part of the matter. In fact, he also guessed that this was an economic war launched by the US government against Europe.
"Yes!"
Zhong Shi honestly explained, "Not only the euro, but also government bonds, the stock market, and even the CDS of related companies, I can influence their trends to a certain extent." ”
"That's great!"
Gao Dongfang also woke up, "If Huatou makes some short-term investments during this time, wouldn't it be to follow the trend and make a lot of money?" ”
Although Zhong Shi has shot twice, he helped Huatou tide over a period of difficulties. But so far, Huatou's performance has been unsatisfactory, so Gao Dongfang continues to be under pressure from all sides, even if his competitors are doing worse.
"Is that more than that?"
The deputy prime minister smiled, "Not only you, but also the central bank, can be involved in the whole thing." I even suspect that when the U.S. government approached you, I am afraid that it would be even because of Zhongshi's intimate relationship with us. Today's situation may be exactly what they expected. ”
"But Europe is our second largest trader, and it is impossible for us to support you officially. As in today's statement, even if we are watching from the sidelines, we still have to show that we support Europe, because it is in our best interests. ”
"So if you want to act, you can only represent yourselves. The state will not take a position on everything you do, so you understand? ”
After expounding on the stakes, Zhong Shi and Gao Dongfang both nodded silently.
"But for what you do, the country will also take it to heart."
After thinking about it, the deputy prime minister said, "Well, if there is anything in the future, I will come forward to help you once." But there is only one chance, because when I am in this position, every move is concerned by all parties, and I can't destroy the overall situation for your sake. (To be continued.) )
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