Chapter 272

The Jews' quest for wealth was the world's first, and from opium dealer to serious businessman, Sassoon completed a magnificent transformation on the beach in Shanghai. Just when he was complacent, a fellow of the same nationality suddenly walked ahead of him. That man was Fisher.

From the birth of Merlot Bank to the present, it is only a few years. But the speed of its development has spread throughout China. You must know that this is an American-funded bank, and Citibank, which is also a U.S.-funded bank, is developing like a snail crawling faster than Merlot in China. The development of Merlot Bank is undoubtedly a huge threat to other foreign banks.

Four years ago, Yuan Shikai borrowed a lot of money in the aftermath, and the most beautiful banks have now been left behind by Meile. The Yangtze River Basin, the traditional sphere of influence of the British, and the financial sector are muddy waters by the Merlot Bank. Relying on his personal relationship with Fang Jianxiong, the dictator, Fisher became undoubtedly the most successful American banker in China. What's worse is Fisher's identity as an American, whether he comes to the open or the dark, he can't help this good friend of the Chinese dictator.

Since there is nothing to do, let's cooperate. Before cooperating, it is necessary to probe the wind, and Sassoon is here to do this. Everyone knows that HSBC is the property of the Sassoon family.

"Mr. Fisher, in the past two years on Wall Street, probably no one has been more successful than you." Sassoon's very explicit flattery was used as the opening remark, and Fisher still smiled very implicitly: "I just gambled once, betting that the European war would break out, and I bet that the yen would depreciate." ”

"Unlucky Japanese monkey!" Sassoon smiled with a mocking expression. Then you continued: "The Japanese lost the battle in Qingdao, and the market share of the Japanese in the whole of China has dropped sharply. I think it's a good thing, but it's a pity that war broke out in Europe, and in the words of the Chinese, the damned Japanese monkeys grabbed a straw that saved their lives. ”

Since the European war, the yen has depreciated rapidly, and the benefits of this are obvious, and Japan's advantage in foreign trade is huge. A month before Japan's devaluation, Fisher made a ruthless move on Wall Street. "Accurately" grasp this wave of market. The advantage of currency depreciation is foreign trade, and the disadvantage is that Japan is a country that is strictly dependent on foreign resources. Costs in heavy industry are increasing rapidly. In the history of parallel time and space, Japan completely controlled China's steel industry and developed steel resources in Northeast China. It can be said that the increase in the cost of external resources is for Japan. The impact in parallel history is insignificant.

This is also the reason why Japan is eager to restart Sino-Japanese economic and trade relations, and buying iron ore or pig iron from China is certainly more cost-effective than importing scrap steel from the United States. The problem is that Fang Dashuai is not a good bird, it is easy to talk about anything else, imported iron ore and pig iron, it is better to sit down and talk slowly, it is best to talk about it for three or five years, and it is ideal to talk about the end of World War I. As for Japanese products entering China, there are still tricks waiting for them.

After a period of false politeness between Sassoon and Fisher. and no more roundabouts. Instead, he went straight to the topic and said, "Mr. Fisher, why is Merlot Bank so late to go public?" ”

Fisher glanced at him lightly and said: "Meile Bank is not short of funds, so naturally it does not need to be listed for financing. ”

Sassoon's expression was like eating a worm when eating broad beans, and he smiled awkwardly: "I just pass on the word from generation to generation, and I hope to start financial cooperation with Mr. Fisher." ”

"At this stage, the business of Merlot Bank is progressing very smoothly. In the future, if necessary, I will definitely ask Mr. Sassoon to help me in the future. Fisher looked like he didn't want to eat oil, and Sassoon had to shrug his shoulders helplessly: "It's a pity, I don't know if I can ask Mr. Fisher for a favor." ”

"Mr. Sassoon, please!" Fisher looked attentive. Seems to be wary. Sassoon said: "I want to buy some land that belongs to the municipal government, and you know, in the last two years, land in Shanghai has been very difficult to buy. ”

Taking advantage of the opportunity of the Xinhai Revolution, Sassoon's real estate business in the concession was booming, and he made a lot of money. With the Republican Party in power, after the domestic situation stabilized, the real estate industry in the concession was much worse than before. On the contrary, in the urban areas outside the concession, the price of land has risen rapidly. Especially in the past two years, the economic development has been very fast, and Shanghai's land in the first half of the year has a price per day. What is hateful is that the Shanghai municipal government has issued an order that municipal construction needs to be planned in a unified manner, and any real estate transaction must be filed with the municipal government. If you want to build anything, you have to get the approval of the city government. Otherwise, even if it is your own land, if you want to build a house, you have to approve it first.

This kind of rule only happens in China. The common people are afraid of officials, the former officials are afraid of foreigners, and now the officials don't buy foreigners' accounts, and Sassoon's good days are over. He wanted to buy land to build a house, but the problem was that the city government had negotiated countless times, but they just didn't nod.

It took a lot of connections to inquire and understand why, it turned out that a big guy let go, the Sassoon family started in the big tobacco business, and it did not harm the Chinese. I don't know who put this, anyway, it has caused a lot of impact on the business of the Sassoon family in Shanghai. Let's take the real estate business as an example, which is now controlled by the Qinggang boss Du Yuesheng. I don't know how this guy was whitewashed, anyway, he used to sell big cigarettes, and he actually said that whitewashing was whitewashed. I don't know where to get the funds, but I have built a lot of three-story apartment buildings in the Chinese circle. What's interesting is that these houses also have a lot of names, what riverview garden community, what golden riverside community, the buildings built on the side of the stinky ditch of Suzhou Creek, are also embarrassed to say that they are golden riverside?

Seeing that a lot of money could not be earned, Sassoon was still very uncomfortable. He doesn't care about the bank's affairs, he has always been the largest foreign businessman in Shanghai in this real estate industry, because he is infamous as an opium dealer, and many businesses are targeted by the government and Chinese businessmen.

The problem is that the British Empire needs China now, and as long as it is not too excessive, the British government is not in a position to say anything. Don't you see other businessmen doing very well because they cooperate with Chinese businessmen?

Sassoon approached Fisher Guan and said that he was also helpless. Fisher frowned when he heard this, "Mr. Sassoon, with all due respect, I know a little bit about your situation. Frankly, I'm going to make you turn to industry. For example, there is a small diesel engine factory in Shanghai, which is now the most popular thing in China. If you can build a large diesel engine factory, I guarantee that I can help you get orders from the government. Hearing this, Sassoon couldn't help but wonder: "Diesel engine? Fisher nodded: "If you want stability, you can find cooperation with the Eurasia Group, and I can help you connect with you." ”

Thinking of the relationship between Fisher and the Chinese dictator, Sassoon tentatively asked: "Mr. Fisher, does the squadron need a large diesel engine?" Fisher shook his head and said, "No, no, no, the Chinese government plans to build at least 10,000 kilometers of railways in the next five years." Railroad construction requires large construction machinery, and an enterprise under the Eurasia Group is trying to produce crawler bulldozers. Because diesel is cheap and the refining process is simple, the Chinese have imported technology from France and the United States and are ready to produce their own diesel and get rid of the situation of relying entirely on imports. In China now, business is very good, and the key depends on whether you have found the right direction. Let me tell you another piece of news, Jiangnan Shipbuilding Group's orders for iron ships of less than 500 tons have been scheduled for the year after tomorrow. Do you know how much diesel is needed for this? It's all money! ”

Sassoon's mind was moved, and the real estate tycoons in parallel history were still reluctant to give up their main business.

Fang Jianxiong's accommodation is one of the industries of the Eurasia Group, and the Jiangwan Hotel was built only last year. It is a six-story building, which is a relatively rare high-rise building in this era. Li Xiehe chartered the entire hotel, and he didn't have to pay a penny himself. Some people are rushing to pay, and this time it is Du Yuesheng, a new real estate tycoon.

During the Sino-Japanese War, Du Yuesheng helped the Military Intelligence Bureau and commanded his disciples of the Green Gang to fight a lot in the concession. As long as the Japanese are not careful, they will be knocked unconscious with a stick, a set of sacks, and they will be carried away. The inspectors of the patrol room in the concession have gray hair, and there is nothing they can do. In the end, they simply pretended not to know, anyway, only the Japanese were unlucky. For the sake of the Japanese, the foreigner commander is not willing to do it.

It was not until the war was over that the wind stopped. At one dusk, Fang Jianmei's person came to hand over the post and invited Du Yuesheng to dinner. It's so suspenseful that Du Yuesheng is scared to pee, this iron-faced and selfless Secretary General Fang is the number one natural enemy of the big tobacco dealers.

Du Yuesheng is also actively asking for progress, and has long stopped the business of big tobacco, at most he has been counted as old accounts. Unexpectedly, after going to the banquet, I realized that people were not looking for trouble at all, and directly introduced a boss from Wuhu who was doing real estate business. This boss's name is Mei Xinjiu, and after inquiring again, it is Fang Dashuai's mother's mother's family. In the past few years in Wuhu, the real estate business has been booming, and the urban construction of Wuhu is all done by him.

Now that Boss Fang is going to enter the Shanghai market, who can stop Fang Dashuai's mother's family?

The two hit it off, took the relationship of the city government, and bought land and built a house. Almost within a few months, Du Yuesheng completely completed the difficult turn of whitewashing.

After that, the people in the Military Intelligence Bureau also disappeared, and Du Yuesheng's heart that had been hanging was also put down.

Fang Dashuai returned to Shanghai again, and Du Yuesheng, who made a lot of money from municipal projects, took the initiative to ask for the reception to pay. However, this job of receiving and paying for is not something you can win if you want to, Yu Qiaqing and Sheng Xuanhuai seem to be afraid that the money will not be spent. are all rushing to contribute money and effort to the handsome's itinerary in Li Xiehe.

Later, it was Fang Jianmei who came forward to say that Du Yuesheng took on such a job, and was able to stand at the door and wait when the handsome man came. Of course, the leader was Fang Jianmei.