Chapter 141: Nuggets America 1 [6000 words]
Wang Chenhao is undoubtedly a strategist, but he does not dare to command indiscriminately in terms of tactics. The heavy task of destroying the Russian reinforcement fleet naturally fell on Lin Jianzhang and other fleet officers, and the experienced British admiral made plans on the sidelines, and soon had a plan.
Before leaving, Wang Chenhao summoned Lin Jianzhang and asked him about the destruction of the Russian reinforcement fleet, so that he could know what to do.
"Your Excellency, rest assured, the lowly officers have studied the specific firepower configuration of this Russian reinforcement fleet. None of our ships alone were a match for the Sisoa and the Russians, but we had a numerical advantage. We just need to force them to disperse at the right time, and we have the ability to break them all. ”
Wang Chenhao asked: "Once this reinforcement fleet arrives in the Far East and joins the Russian Far East Fleet, the threat to our navy is incalculable. What if this reinforcement fleet stays together all the time? ”
Lin Jianzhang replied respectfully: "If you go back to your lordship, you will study the charts at a humble level. The Russian reinforcements could not pass through the Suez Canal, and they would travel far around Africa or the Americas, either way. During this time, we can attack anywhere and at any time. ”
Wang Chenhao nodded slightly and said, "A sneak attack is naturally the best policy, is there a plan to set up an ambush somewhere?" ”
Lin Jianzhang thought for a while and said: "The specific location has not yet been decided, our tactic is to constantly harass them, so that they can't rest at night day and night, and when they are tortured in a trance, it is the best time for us to act." ”
Wang Chenhao felt that this tactic was not bad, so he said: "In that case, please Lord Lin!" ”
Lin Jianzhang hurriedly replied respectfully: "My lord's words are serious, this is a matter of humble duty. I am really grateful that my lord can be promoted to command a fleet, and I hope that my lord will not say the word please again, it is really a humiliation to kill my humble position. ”
Wang Chenhao felt quite satisfied with Lin Jianzhang's answer, so he gave him the power to give him a go.
Because of the Russian reinforcement fleet, Wang Chenhao stayed for a few days to deploy the work, while Rothier had something to do and left early. Before leaving, Rothchild sent an invitation to Wang Chenhao again, and Wang Chenhao said that he would definitely visit if he had time.
After completing his work in London, Wang Chenhao officially set off for New York on 1 July.
From London to New York, Britain's most advanced cruise ship takes seven days, while Wang Chenhao's Maria is slower, and the salvage team is also slow, so the whole voyage takes 12 days.
During these 12 days, Wang Chenhao did not get any news about the international community, and his heart was always uneasy, and his sleep was also deeply affected. But fortunately, with the careful service of the two pretty maids, the waiter and the chess, there is no problem with good health. In addition, there is a big beautiful woman on the boat to accompany her, and she is full of spirits. Qiao Yuying told Wang Chenhao some domestic local anecdotes, and sometimes Wang Chenhao chatted about foreign celebrity anecdotes, and the time was very easy to pass.
Since the last time Wang Chenhao deliberately made it bad, and ordered the maid to tell Qiao Yuying in private not to deliberately bind her chest, it should be natural, Qiao Yuying has not spoken to Wang Chenhao for several days. But soon Wang Chenhao found that Qiao Yuying really no longer deliberately tied her chest, and her whole figure looked extra plump and attractive. Of course, Qiao Yuying's plumpness is still limited by the natural petite and thin figure of oriental women, compared with the plump figure of western beauties, it is still a small thing, and the fullness is a whole level worse.
Wang Chenhao could clearly feel that Qiao Yuying was in love with him, but the two pretty maids, the waiter and the two pretty maids, kept a close eye on him, and never found a chance to start.
On the afternoon of the 13th, the fleet arrived in New York.
The pier is crowded with people and lively.
"Your Excellency, you've done a great job!"
Tang Shaoyi led officials from the Consulate General in New York to greet him at the pier, and Geden, general manager of Bank of America, was also sideways. Everyone stepped forward to greet one after another, and Tang Shaoyi introduced them in turn.
After more than half a year, Tang Shaoyi's temperament has changed greatly, and the work of the consul general in the United States has greatly exerted his ability.
"Shaochuan's work and life here are still smooth?"
"Thanks to your care, everything is fine! I've already arranged a place for adults to stay, and adults are tired of traveling, so let's go and rest first! ”
Wang Chenhao arrived at the consulate accompanied by Tang Shaoyi, and Tang Shaoyi and his wife held a grand welcome dinner for Wang Chenhao and his party that night.
Early the next morning, Wang Chenhao listened to Tang Shaoyi and Goden's report on the operation of the Bank of America.
Since Bank of America bought a building on Wall Street, its influence has skyrocketed. Originally, Bank of America was inconspicuous in New York, but after entering Wall Street, Bank of America suddenly became a household name in New York City, and its popularity in the entire New York banking circle increased significantly.
Bank of America has abundant funds, and when it entered Wall Street, it had its own inherent reserves of $90 million and social deposits of $10 million. With the increase in popularity on Wall Street, many companies and enterprises in New York are optimistic about the strength and potential of Bank of America, and have deposited corporate funds in Bank of America.
Under Goden's careful management, Bank of America has successively launched various lending businesses, investing in companies and companies with good economic conditions in the United States, as well as some emerging industries and emerging companies with potential development. Among them are three New York commercial banks and six life insurance companies, and these investments have resulted in extremely high returns for Bank of America. As of June this year, excluding taxes and employee salaries and benefits, Bank of America's net income for the first half of the year was $1.55 million, and the target of $3 million for the full year was expected.
The net profit for the year reached $3 million, which is already very gratifying for a bank that is just starting out. Ge Denger's ability is good, and he has been affirmed and praised by Wang Chenhao. In order to make Godener work harder and do more and better performance, Wang Chenhao immediately rewarded him with 200,000 US dollars. In addition, 300,000 US dollars were given to all employees of Bank of America as rewards and dividends, which is the bank's rule, and Wang Chenhao is very clear that he does not understand this.
"Thank you boss! I will definitely try harder! He had recently heard about his boss's series of initiatives in Europe, and felt that his boss was a very promising person, and that he would have a higher and better future (money) with him.
After listening to the business and financial reports of the Bank of America, Wang Chenhao felt very satisfied. In terms of specific work, Wang Chenhao asked himself that he couldn't get enough of Ge Denger, a professional, so he let Ge Denger do it.
"This time I brought 150 tons of gold and will deposit it all in the bank's vault. The stakes are high, and the security of the vault must be strengthened! ”
Geddon was surprised at first, and then rejoiced: "150 tons of gold is worth 100 million US dollars, plus the bank's existing liquidity is also 80 million US dollars, I think we can do a big job!" As for vault security, I think you can rest assured, boss, that our Americas Tower has some of the most advanced and robust vaults in the world, and with 200 security guards on duty 24 hours a day, I can guarantee that no one will be able to suck a breath out of the vault. ”
Wang Chenhao looked at Tang Shaoyi, who nodded in affirmation of Ge Denger's statement, so he smiled and nodded, and said, "I won't let this fund sit idle, you just said that you want to do a big job, I don't know what you mean?" ”
Geddon smiled mysteriously and said: "The boss may not know that he has just arrived in the United States, recently the American steel king Carnegie is ready to exchange his Carnegie Steel Consortium shares, and he only exposes $800 million to the stock with a market value of $2 billion, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I suggest the boss consider it!" ”
Wang Chenhao was taken aback at first, and then remembered that there was indeed such a number one person in American history, and he was a person who was extremely respected by later generations of Americans, and a national hero in American history. Not only because he is a successful entrepreneur, but more importantly, because after his successful career, he did not hesitate to donate almost all of his huge wealth to social welfare undertakings. The rest of his life was devoted to philanthropy and world peace.
In 1892, Carnegie merged the Carnegie Brothers Company with two other companies to form the Carnegie Steel Corporation, a steel empire that bears its name. This year he finally climbed to the top of his career and became a veritable steel tycoon. In the last years of the late 19th century, Carnegie Steel became the world's largest steel company. With more than 20,000 employees and some of the world's most advanced equipment, it produces more steel than the UK as a whole and earns $40 million a year. Dale Carnegie is the company's largest shareholder, but he does not hold any position as chairman or general manager. To a large extent, his success depends on the fact that he has appointed a group of people who understand technology and management. To this day, people often quote one of his famous sayings: "If I burn down all my plant equipment and materials, as long as I keep my whole class, I will still be a steel king in a few years." ”
Carnegie, along with Rockefeller and Morgan, is one of the three giants of the American economy. However, he was very disgusted with Rockefeller and Morgan, because they were both involved in politics and looting the people's fat and ointment. In the United States, there is a saying that "the Ming Cook Party belongs to the Morgan family, and the Republican Party belongs to the Rockefeller family." This shows their power, and they are actually the people at the helm of the United States.
Carnegie was not accustomed to their style, and as early as the age of 33, he wrote the following passage in his diary: "A man who is obsessed with money is a man of humble character. If I keep pursuing a career that can make money, I will definitely fall one day. If I can get some level of wealth in the future, I will use it for social welfare. ”
So he wanted to be able to distribute his fortune to other people, so when his career reached its peak, when he surpassed Rockefeller and Morgan to become the richest man in the world, he was ready to use his wealth for philanthropy and public service to benefit more people.
By 1900, Carnegie had already made a name for himself, and he decided to retire in peace and use his vast fortune to do what he had long wanted to do. That year, in his book The Gospel of Wealth, he declared: "I will no longer strive to earn more wealth." So he retired from his booming steel business and sold 65 percent of Carnegie Steel's stock to the financial magnate Morgan for $500 million. Then he began to implement his great plan to dedicate his wealth to society. He donated almost all of the $500 million to charity, and in a hundred years the money is worth $50 billion, which even Bill Gates can't match.
Although Wang Chenhao was surprised that there were such good things, it was undeniable that this was the truth, and he couldn't help but believe it.
"This is indeed a great opportunity to make money, but with our current financial resources are not enough to buy his shares, if we wait two years, I believe the price will go down."
Wang Chenhao knows that Carnegie is now asking for $800 million, and looking at the United States, I am afraid that even Morgan and Rockefeller will not be able to come up with this money at once. As a result, Carnegie lowered his asking price a few years later, and finally in 1900, Carnegie sold all of his shares for $500 million. Waiting for another three years can save 300 million US dollars, which is not a small amount, so Wang Chenhao said this.
It's just that no one could have guessed that it would drop by $300 million in three years, not even a professional financier like Goden. However, Wang Chenhao can't say that it will definitely drop by $300 million in three years, because with Goden's IQ, Wang Chenhao's problems will definitely be discovered, which is the last thing Wang Chenhao wants to see. Because in Wang Chenhao's heart, as long as anyone touches his core secret, he will not hesitate to kill the killer. Obviously, Wang Chenhao didn't want to lose Goden's talent.
"It's going to go down, because more and more wealthy people in the U.S. are investing in the steel industry, and the U.S. market share of the Carnegie Steel Complex is definitely going to weaken in the future," Goddener said. However, knowing that Carnegie's stock market value is nearly $2 billion, he is willing to exchange $800 million, which is simply a natural pie of beauty, and it is a pity to miss it. As far as I know, at present, the Morgan consortium, the Rockefeller consortium, the First Citigroup consortium, the DuPont consortium, the Mellon consortium and the Zeringen consortium are all interested in buying Carnegie's shares, among which the Morgan consortium has just acquired a large number of iron ore mills and iron smelting companies from the Rockefeller consortium, so Morgan's next target must be Carnegie's steel business. In fact, the boss should not only pay attention to the market value of the stock, Carnegie Steel has the world's most advanced and powerful scientific and technological team, has a broad sales channels, boss, the most important thing you need in China is this strong scientific and technological team and sales channels. ”
Wang Chenhao suddenly realized that he had indeed ignored this aspect of the situation. If it can get access to Carnegie Steel's workers and technology team, and its steel sales network in the United States and overseas, it will be possible for Zhili Steel to become bigger and stronger in a short time.
Wang Chenhao looked at Ge Denger, and only after a long time did he praise: "Ge Denger, your proposal is really amazing!" ”
Geddon said happily: "So the boss agreed?" ”
Wang Chenhao nodded and said with a smile: "You are dedicated to helping me, how can I refuse you." It's just that I can't come up with this huge amount of money now, and if I had known, I would have saved some money when I was in Europe, and I wouldn't be so embarrassed as I am now. ”
Geddon smiled: "Boss, we can raise money." As long as we are ultimately the largest shareholder in Carnegie Steel. ”
Wang Chenhao asked, "What do you suggest?" ”
"I've been thinking about this question for a long time. Some time ago, I was approached by the First Citigroup and the Zeelingen Foundation, hoping that I could lend money to them to buy Carnegie shares, or to raise funds in partnership. I wanted to say yes, but I'm not the boss after all. ”
Geddon mentioned the Zeringen Foundation twice in succession, and Wang Chenhao suddenly remembered that Rothier was surnamed Zeringen, so he asked: "What does this Zelingen family do?" ”
"The Zelingen family is of Danish descent, but the Swiss royal family of Zelingen can be traced back to a thousand years ago, and has the same history as the Spanish Habsburgs," replied Grdendre. However, 800 years ago, the Swiss royal family in Zelingen suddenly disappeared and Switzerland was annexed by the Habsburgs. The descendants of Zeringen in other European countries also collapsed, and only the Danish branch of Zeringen immigrated to the United States, and during the Civil War it supported the arms supply of the Northern Army and rose to become the American arms chaebol. ”
Wang Chenhao asked, "Then there is a woman named Rothier in their family?" ”
Gerdener said: "So boss, you also know about Rothschild? She is the third princess of the generation of the Zeringen family, and I heard that she is very beautiful. I really want to see it. ”
Looking at Ge Denger's longing intoxicated look, Wang Chenhao smiled and said, "You have also seen it?" She was the blonde woman who got off the boat with me! ”
Ge Denger looked at Wang Chenhao in surprise, and said for a long time: "She is Rothier?" Oh my God, just talk to her. ”
Wang Chenhao rolled his eyes, and Tang Shaoyi next to him was also speechless.
Tang Shaoyi asked at this time, "How did you know her, my lord?" ”
This is also what Ge Denger wants to know, so Wang Chenhao explained it to the two of them, and the thrill during the period really made the two of them gasp.
God's sudden remark: "I think it was God's arrangement that Rothier saved your life!" ”
Wang Chenhao said with a smile: "God is yours, I only have Guanyin Bodhisattva in my heart!" ”
Gedendon said with a smile: "Actually, the Zeringen family doesn't know which god they have offended, and this generation has once again encountered a crisis of extinction, and there are only three little princesses in the entire Zelingen family, and all the men have died." The eldest princess married the eldest son of the First Citigroup as his wife, and the second princess married the eldest nephew of the Cleveland consortium, which is now the president of Cleveland. The third princess was also ready to marry, but only on the condition that she help the Tzeringen family buy Carnegie's shares. Truth be told, when the people of the Tzeringen family came to negotiate with me, they thought I was the real boss of the Bank of America, and promised me that they would marry Rothschild if I helped them raise a loan of $200 million. Of course, I'm not really the boss, so-"
"So you're going to tell them who the real boss is?" Tang Shaoyi's face suddenly darkened, and he stared at Ge Denger in reprimand.
Godden said embarrassedly: "I'm really sorry, I drank too much, and I really didn't reveal it on purpose." ”
Tang Shaoyi asked with a cold face, "Who else did you mention the adult's affairs to?" ”
Geddon hurriedly said: "No, just that once, I swear!" Boss, don't fire me! ”
Wang Chenhao figured out the ins and outs, and it seemed that it was indeed no accident that Rothier appeared beside him. Although it is a little strange that Godender is talkative, after all, because of him, Rothschild happened to save himself at that time, and Godden is also meritorious. Moreover, the fact that he is the boss behind the Bank of America will have to be revealed sooner or later, because a powerful bank will definitely have to contact the top management of other consortiums, and once it comes to the problem of decision-making, people will definitely guess that he is not the person in charge when they see that Godener can't make the decision.
"Forget it, I won't pursue it this time!"
As if he had been granted amnesty, Godener hurriedly thanked.
Tang Shaoyi asked: "My lord, this Cleveland consortium was originally unknown, because after President Cleveland reached an agreement with the Rothscaild family to deal with the gold run crisis during the administration of Cleveland, the Cleveland consortium took the same method as us to make a fortune on Wall Street, and this is why it has grown." The First Citigroup Consortium, with Citibank as its main business, including 13 New York commercial banks and 8 insurance companies, also made a fortune in the gold run crisis. ”
Wang Chenhao snorted coldly, this is really expected. The president of the United States represents the interests of the chaebols, and any crisis will not affect the interests of the chaebols, but will only be passed on to the ordinary people in disguise.
"These three consortia are married to each other, but the Zeringen consortium is not against the Morgan consortium. Although the Zeringen consortium is mainly engaged in the arms business, and there is not much interest in steel companies, Zeringen wants to get involved in everything that Morgan is interested in, and it must be the same this time. ”
Wang Chenhao thought for a while and said, "That means that as long as you don't let Morgan succeed, you will be able to get the help of the Zeringen Foundation!"
Goden's mind turned quickly, and he said: "The boss means to partner with Zeringen for financing?" ”
Wang Chenhao nodded, noncommittal.
Tang Shaoyi thought about it and said, "This is indeed a good way!" Give it a try! ”
At this time, Ge Denger suddenly smiled evilly: "Congratulations boss, maybe this time I will get a beautiful woman!" ”
Wang Chenhao smiled bitterly and said, "I'm a married man!" ”
Tang Shaoyi joined in the fun and said, "Can an adult marry her as a child?" I think Madame is also skilled and generous, and I won't object! ”
Geddon echoed: "I think Narohir is indeed beautiful, and with the heir of the Zeringen family, the property will definitely be divided!" The boss has both people and money, and it is a good deal! ”
The more Wang Chenhao listened, the more wrong he became, and he hurriedly stopped the two of them and said, "Who do you think of me?" The three princesses of the Zeringen family are the three princesses of the Rothier, and they are monogamous, how is it possible? ”
At this time, the pretty maid came in with tea, and Tang Shaoyi was silent when she heard this, but Ge Denger still said with a wicked smile: "I told them this question at the time, but they still sent Rothier to find the boss, which shows that they don't mind." In fact, which chaebol family has no lover outside? The law is to take off your pants and fart to scare the people, and it is not as expressly allowed as polygamy in your country! That's what it's called proof! ”
The waiter glanced at a few people, and finally stopped on Wang Chenhao's face, blinked his eyes a few times, smiled lightly, and said, "Master, two masters, please use tea!" ”
Wang Chenhao coughed violently, and hurriedly interrupted Ge Denger's words, saying: "I want to go and see the situation of the bank, if there is no problem with the security of the vault, I want to transfer the gold into it today." ”
Geddon said: "This tea is so fragrant, let's have a cup of tea before we go!" ”
Wang Chenhao and Tang Shaoyi glanced at each other and were speechless.