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The third volume of the aftermath of the European line South African diamonds came to the door

London in 1919, though much more withered than London in 1914, was much better than the scene a few years earlier when British merchant ships had been mistreated by German submarines

After the end of the war, the British colonies around the world were able to regain unimpeded contact with the mainland, and the economies of South Africa, India, Canada, Malaysia and other colonies revolved around the British mainland again, and trade gradually increased. The British economy experienced a brief boom with a vengeance, and London's financial markets boomed day by day.

Compared to the United States, the United Kingdom's economy is in good shape, and there are many investment opportunities. After the British took over most of Germany's overseas colonies, they expanded to the extreme.

Money became the most desired thing for the British, and although they did not like the Americans, the wounded British capital could not stop the enthusiasm of the American capitalists. Britain was one of the main directions of capital exports from the United States after the war.

The William consortium is currently concentrating on the western part of the United States, and with the exception of Venezuela, it has no spare energy to make large-scale investments in Europe at the same time, and can only guarantee a few key projects, but there are good opportunities that Situ Nan will not give up.

For example, now an uninvited guest is going to sit in front of Situ Nan, ready to sell his investment plan to Situ Nan.

"Mr. Oppenheimer, I would venture to ask, how did you find here?" Situ Nan asked with a smile.

The day after he came back from Buckingham Palace, there was a man named Ernest? Oppenheimer's merchants came to the door.

This person Situ Nan doesn't know, and it is said that he made a fortune in gold mining. Although I don't know what plan this Oppenheimer is selling, Situ Nan, who is also a nouveau riche, thinks this Oppenheimer is quite pleasing to the eye from the first sight.

"Although Mr. William does not know me, I know a little about Mr. William. Our company is called Anglo-American Company, which was founded in 1917 with a registered capital of 1 million US dollars, and some of its shareholders are from the United States.

The main business is in South Africa, mainly gold mining, which is a peer with Mr. William Guben Energy. "Ernest? Oppenheimer said.

"South African gold mines? Oppenheimer? Situ Nan looked at the shrewd man in front of him, as if he had heard of it somewhere, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

"Mr. Oppenheimer, what else are you answering my question?" Situ Nan asked.

"If I'm not mistaken, Mr. William must have been to Buckingham Palace yesterday, right?" Oppenheimer asked.

"That's right! How do you know? Situ Nan was a little curious.

"That's right!" Oppenheimer smiled and explained: "Actually, I sued a friend in the royal family, and I wanted to ask him for financing, but my friend happened to have other projects, and he told me that there are people who are very rich Americans in London, and there are people with more money in their pockets-"

"So you're here?" Situ Nan looked at Oppenheimer with a smile, he didn't believe that it was really such a coincidence?

This can only show that the other party is a person with a heart. Moreover, this person also knows the relationship between Guben Energy Company and himself, and it is estimated that he also has good strength.

"Tell me about your plans? Mr. Oppenheimer! Situ Nan said directly, no longer entangled in irrelevant questions.

"Well, after we made a successful investment in a gold mine, we wanted to enter the diamond industry. South Africa is very rich in diamonds, so investing in diamond mining is very promising, and we have estimated that if we invest in the diamond industry, we can pay for itself in less than two years. However, the investment in this area is relatively large, and we still have some shortfall in funds, so we would like to invite Mr. William to join us. ”

Oppenheimer said as he paid attention to Situ Nan's expression, and saw that Situ Nan seemed to be interested, and continued to introduce his investment plan.

It sounds quite exciting, Situ Nan learned about the development of South Africa's mining industry from Oppenheimer's mouth. South Africa's resources really don't say anything, what you want, iron ore and coal are abundant, but there are two irresistible resources - gold and diamonds.

Mining was the main industry in the British colony of South Africa, and the largest mining company at the moment was the Englishman Cisse? De Beers Mining Company, founded by Rhodes, is also the largest diamond miner in South Africa (the world), owning heavy minerals such as kimberley mines, and monopolizing most of the world's diamond production.

The Boer War, which emptied the British treasury, was provoked by the De Beers Mining Company for diamonds.

After paying a heavy price, the British can finally enjoy South African diamonds with peace of mind. But now that he had just experienced a world war, Britain lacked funds, so Oppenheimer turned to Stuarten.

"The diamond market in South Africa is so big that it is impossible for the De Beers family to monopolize it, so we are confident that Anglo-American companies will end their monopoly and even swallow De Beers. Mr. William, you only need to pay $1 million now to own a South African diamond! It's a very promising investment, trust me! ”

Oppenheimer looked at Stuart with eagerness.

He came to London this time to seek investment, but unfortunately there were few applicants, and without strong capital, the Anglo-American company would not be able to compete with De Beers. After the financing of Britain did not go well, Oppenheimer put his hopes on Stuart. But Situ Nan's noncommittal appearance made him uncertain, and his heart gradually sank.

After a long time, Situ Nan asked, "How many shares can a million dollars have?" Mr. Oppenheimer! ”

"20%, if Mr. William is too little, I can discuss it with other shareholders." Oppenheimer's spirit was shocked, and he quickly replied.

"If you want to compete with De Beers Mining Company, this investment is not enough! If you want to do it, you can do it to the maximum! Situ Nan pondered for a while, and then said categorically: "Additional investment, my shares are at least this amount!" ”

Stuart raised three fingers at Oppenheimer.

"Well, that's too much! I can't make the decisions, I have to talk to other investors. Oppenheimer said in embarrassment, but he smiled in his heart. In fact, he still has half of the investment gap unfinished, but he doesn't want Situ Nan to take too many shares, so he didn't say it.

"By the way, this is a gift for Madame." Finally, Oppenheimer took out a box from his pocket, and when Situ Nan opened it, it was a diamond necklace!

Situ Nan weighed it gently, the weight of the diamond was quite heavy, especially the blue color made Situ Nan a little addicted, he remembered the heart of the ocean hidden in his vault, but this one in front of him was a lot.

"Thank you! Mr. Oppenheimer, I think Laura will like it very much. Situ Nan did not postpone it, but he had a high opinion of this Oppenheimer. Although, for him, it's just a necklace.

What a caring person!

Looking at Oppenheimer's distant back, Situ Nan said in his heart.

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"It's so beautiful! I love it! Laura stood in the mirror, admiring the diamond necklace on her chest, the dazzling diamond that accentuated her beauty.

Diamonds are eternal, and a diamond is eternal!

Hey, diamonds are too tempting for women.

Situ Nan felt a little funny, he wanted to wake up Laura, the diamond that Situ Nan gave Laura when he was engaged was much more valuable than the one in front of him.

"Where did it come from? Stoney? Laura asked. In her impression, Situ Nan is more precious to those antique artworks, and has always had no love for things like gold and silver jewelry, and rarely buys these gifts for herself.

Although he had enough money in Laura's bank account to buy thousands of these necklaces, women always preferred their husbands to buy gifts for themselves rather than just throwing them a card, saying, "Buy whatever you want!" ”

"A friend sent it! What do you think? Okay, right? Situ Nan smiled.

"Oh!" Laura was slightly disappointed, but quickly thought about it.

"I'm going to invest in a diamond company, and I'll have all kinds of diamonds! Hehe. "Situ Nan.

Now Situ Nan has remembered that Oppenheimer, who came to the door this time, turned out to be the South African diamond family he had heard of in his previous life, the Oppenheimer family. A family that monopolizes diamonds all over the world, a family that men all over the world hate, because this family uses diamonds to take away the money that men have worked so hard to transfer.

Three days later, Mr. and Mrs. Spun received Oppenheimer and finalized the general investment plan.

Oppenheimer, who had not been able to find other investors, also agreed to expand Situan's stake to 40%. The price paid by Situ Nan was $2 million.

However, this is only the first round of investment, which can only guarantee the entry of British and American companies into the diamond industry, but it is still far from acquiring De Beers?

In the subsequent share expansion financing, Situ Nan has always followed up, so his shares have not been diluted.

A few years later, when Oppenheimer approached Situ Nan again with an offer to buy De Beers Mining Company, Situ Nan agreed. With Situ Nan's support, Anglo-American finally completed the acquisition of De Beers Mining Company.

After taking control of diamond production in South Africa, Oppenheimer had the hands to establish sales channels around the world. In 1934 he founded the Central Sales Organization, which evolved into the diamond trading company, which controlled the world's largest diamond sales channel.

The South African diamond empire was thus established.

Because the Oppenheimer family has controlled the British and American companies for several generations, almost everyone thinks that the Oppenheimer family is the diamond kingdom of the world, but only a few know that the Oppenheimer family is only half of the kingdom.

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Oppenheimer's story inspired Stuart, and he had the whimsical idea that instead of entering the British mainland and wrestling with the recovering British capital, why not set his sights on South Africa, India, Australia, Canada and other colonies with unlimited potential?

The British have so many resources at their disposal that it is no wonder that the Americans are doing everything possible to dismantle the colonial system of the empire on which the sun never sets?

Although equity energy companies do not plan to meddle in South Africa's diamonds, there is also a large market for investment in coal, iron ore and other fields.

On the ship bound for France, Situ Nan issued a series of instructions to the equity energy company.

Crossing the English Channel, Laura said yearningly: "Paris, a fashionable and dreamy city, I haven't been there for a long time, I really yearn for it!" Stoney, we're going to have a very romantic time. ”

"Really? Paris!!! Situ Nan replied casually. When he thinks of the shape of Paris, he has no love for the city.

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