Nine hundred and eighty-six. artwork
No one has a choice.
Migrosky, who has become Wang Weiyi's new ally, no longer thinks about any unrealistic fantasies. He decided to tie his fate to "Mr. Petergov".
Two days later, he met with Grand Duke Gregory of Belstoka and excitedly told him that the oil wells that had just been erected had begun to produce oil, and that "facts" had proved that Armenia had reached an astonishing level of oil reserves.
This is the best news Gregory has heard these days.
Just before the news of the loss of Orbchok had already arrived, and under the combined attack of the powerful German and Ukrainian troops, Orbchok's Russian army suffered an almost devastating blow. Not only that, but the German-Ukrainian army has already begun to march towards Kursk.
The enemy is getting closer and closer to Moscow...... Gregory knew very well that with the strength of the Russian army in Kursk, there was simply no way to stop the enemy's attack......
The problem he faces now is that the Americans no longer seem willing to support him, and a special investigation team has been set up with the sole purpose of investigating the whereabouts of the American aid to Russia.
Gregory had a terrible headache.
There are also those lowly civilians in the country, who actually began to march and protest again and again, and according to Gregory's character, he must suppress it with all his might. But at this moment, the damned American ambassador Brandy actually issued another warning, as if he made it clear that he was going to get along with the Grand Duke.
Embattled, Gregory had to find another way. An envoy to secret negotiations with the Germans has already been dispatched, and of course it is not easy to say whether the Germans will agree or not.
Fortunately, Migrosky brought good news for himself. The Armenian oil fields were put into normal operation in such a short period of time.
The success of the oil field means that huge sums of money are coming in, and with money it can take care of everything.
Now that his son Ilya has been resent to the United States, the oil fields must be handed over to Migrosky. Although the Grand Duke did not trust anyone but himself and his son, he was sure that Migrosky did not have the guts to betray him, because he had everything in Moscow, including her family. All under the close surveillance of His Excellency the Grand Duke......
"The mining plan is going very well." Migroski said with great interest: "If possible, I would like His Excellency the Grand Duke to go and see it for himself." ”
"Ah, no. I'm completely relieved to leave it to you. Now Grigory did not dare to go anywhere except Moscow: "This is a matter closely related to our interests, Mr. Migrosky, I trust you." Trust you unconditionally. Everything has to be left to you. Oil is our lifeblood, and you have to keep it under your watch! ”
"Yes, Your Excellency, Grand Duke, but there is one more difficult thing to do." Migroski looked a little embarrassed: "The American consortium accounts for a large proportion of the investment, and they always point fingers at me, and I am worried that this huge profit will cause them to blush, after all, the attitude of the US government is somewhat ambiguous now." ”
This is what Gregory is thinking...... Although in the early stage, it is necessary to rely on the strength of those American consortia. But watching your own money being divided is not something His Excellency the Grand Duke likes to do.
"Squeeze them away little by little." Grigory said without hesitation: "Recently, Andreas raised a sum of money for me. It is used to arm the new army group, Mr. Migrosky, I think you know that we are in dire need of a new army, and you are fully aware of how difficult it is to get this money, but for the sake of our future, I have decided to give you this huge amount of money......"
Sure enough, it was exactly the same as "Mr. Petergov...... Migroski thought calmly.
"Mr. Petergove" judged that, spurred on by huge interests, the greedy Gregory would certainly use whatever money he could at his disposal in order to take the oil fields for himself.
He'll even give his all.
And now Gregory is following this path.
"Yes, I will do as you tell me." Migrosky said quietly: "However, if we want to squeeze out those Americans, I'm afraid we still don't have enough funds." ”
Gregory walked around irritably, and the astronomical amount of money was flying in front of his eyes, but it was still one step away.
"I will find a way to mobilize all ......the funds," Gregory suddenly stopped, and said viciously, "including the Tsar's majesty, the treasury, and all the funds, all will be supported to you." As much as you need, I'll find a way to help you mobilize as much as I want, and I'm even willing to sell the Kremlin! ”
Migrosky's heart finally laughed, crazy, Grand Duke Belstoka really went crazy......
The trap of death has been opened, and now, waiting for the Grand Duke of Belstoka to jump in......
What could he have done better? He had no way out but to drive himself insane......
......
While Gregory was collapsing step by step according to Wang Weiyi's setting, the initiator Wang Weiyi had come to New York again.
Now that the curtain has opened, let's wait patiently for the show to begin.
At this time, New York, and indeed the whole of the United States, fell into the same crazy state as Gregory.
The New York stock market has reached an incredibly high index, and the property deeds market has reached its craziest stage.
Wang Weiyi couldn't be clearer, this is the prelude to the collapse.
And he will appreciate the good play he directed......
Elliot had been waiting for the Baron's arrival in New York for a long time, and he was in the same hurry as the Baron, eager to see the arrival of the Great Destruction.
A Mr. Baron director. A good show starring in "New York League".
The "New York League" is ready for the worst of things, and they will watch with pleasure what is happening before their eyes...... They will finally hold champagne to celebrate their yet another victory......
Some people will go bankrupt and commit suicide, but there will also be people who will be able to make a fortune in it.
"This is Mr. Elijah." At a dinner hosted by Elliot himself. He "solemnly" recommended to the guests the son of the Grand Duke of Belstoka, Ilya, who had just returned to New York.
Wang Weiyi is still very satisfied with Xiao Ling's makeup skills, the last time he and Ilya met, it was twenty years ago for Ilya, and he was sure that relying on Xiao Ling's makeup, and the passage of time, Ilya had no way to recognize himself.
"This is Mr. Petergove. Our plenipotentiary in Russia. ”
When Eliot solemnly introduced "Mr. Petergov", Ilya warmly shook hands with Wang Weiyi: "Ah, Mr. Petergov. You are famous in Moscow, but it is ironic that we have to meet in the United States. Very rude, I was not able to entertain you in Moscow. ”
"Look at what you said. I think it's a good choice to meet in New York. Wang Weiyi said with a smile.
"Ahh Yes, this is indeed a city that is even more fascinating than Moscow......" said Ilya with infinite emotion: "Mr. Petergov, I always feel as if we have met somewhere. ”
"Ah, I've never had the chance to meet the son of a grand duke...... Wang Weiyi said with a smile, "I think you should be mistaken." ”
"Yes, I see a lot of people every day, and I always remember something wrong." Ilya quickly let go of what he thought was familiar to Mr. Petergov: "For the oil fields that we jointly developed in Russia, it is Mr. Grand Duke. That's what my father and the Russian government are very concerned about, and we're off to a good start. I believe that there will be closer cooperation in the future. Mr. Petergove, did you come back to the United States to report on the progress of the oil fields? ”
Wang Weiyi smiled faintly: "This is one reason, and the other reason is that we are ready to increase investment in the U.S. securities market and the housing contract market." ”
This aroused great enthusiasm in Ilya...... Gregory put all his money in the United States in charge of Ilya, and the booming New York stock market and growing wealth have completely plunged Ilya into a frenzy like most Americans.
He believed that he would soon become a super-rich man who was in no way inferior to the Wittgensteins......
"What, are you ready to invest more?" Ilya asked with great interest.
"Yes, not only Mr. Petergov, but I am also prepared to put a huge sum of money into it." Eliot said on the side: "What a wonderful market, I seem to see countless dollars flying before my eyes. I took a lot of money out of Europe in order to multiply these assets a few times. What about you, Mr. Elijah, I heard that you also have a lot of investment, are you still going to increase it? ”
"Ah, I am not like your inexhaustible wealth." Ilya decided to hide it: "It's a shame that I can only make a small investment. ”
On the one hand, he didn't want to tell others about the movement of the funds he had, and on the other hand, he really didn't have much money to come up with.
Most of the wealth handed over to him by the Grand Duke has been invested in the New York stock market and the housing deed market.
"It's a shame." Elliot shrugged: "With such a wonderful market, not following up is simply the biggest regret of a person's life." Ah, if you had some collateral items, then I might be able to help you out. ”
Ilya's heart beats...... In Russia, in addition to embezzling a large amount of state funds, Gregory also secretly stole a large number of precious Russian cultural relics and works of art, all of which were transferred to the United States by Ilya and safely stored in banks.
Some of these items are rare artifacts and works of art that are invaluable in value and simply cannot be measured in monetary terms.
But in Ilya's opinion, things are dead, and there are many things that are stored in the bank, if they can't be turned into cash. Actually, it doesn't make much sense. However, these thoughts were only fleeting in his mind.
At this time, if Mr. Eliot brought it up, the meaning is different......
Ilya pondered it for a moment: "Mr. Eliot. Based on your opinion of artworks, how much do you think the painting 'Savior Mundi' could be worth? ”
"Are you talking about Leonardo da Vinci's 'savior'?" Elliot was really a little surprised this time.
After seeing Ilya's affirmative nod, Eliot said with admiration: "This is one of Leonardo da Vinci's classic oil paintings, it is said that it originally belonged to Charles I, but then it mysteriously disappeared, if it is the original painting, I want to auction it and even auction it for more than 10 million." It's just that. I don't think anyone knows where this oil painting has gone. ”
"I think I know it." Ilya said in a ostentatious tone, "And that's what I own." ”
Elliot glanced at the baron, then asked slowly, "Do you really own this painting, and not kidding me?" ”
"Do you know Catherine II?" Ilyada smiled meaningfully: "Tsarina Catherine II was obsessed with collecting gems all her life. She is a keen collector of gems from all periods, and has set up a gem hall in the Hermitage Palace to house her collections such as snuff boxes and gemstones; Catherine was also one of the largest buyers of masterpieces of European painting in the second half of the 18th century, and she often traveled all over Europe to buy paintings, given the power of Russia at the time. Catherine II did whatever it took to create a favorite artwork. As a result, she does not own two masterpieces, but often a single painter's painting in a room, such as Rubens, and she also owns a rare original oil painting by Leonardo da Vinci, and the 'Savior Mundi' is one of her proudest collections......"
Speaking of which, Ilya felt that she might have said too much: "You don't have to ask me how I got this painting, but I can tell you for sure. I don't have as much collection as Catherine II, and this painting was inherited from Tsarina. ”
Elliot let out a sigh of relief.
It has long been known that Gregory, together with his son, embezzled a large number of precious Russian artifacts and works of art. And it was stored in the United States, which was also a retreat for Gregory.
Now, his son has told them this without hesitation.
"If you really have these, it's so enviable." Elliot quickly regained his composure: "But unfortunately, art is always just a work of art, and if you can't convert it into money, lying in the bank's fresh-keeping vault won't do anything." ”
This sentence immediately hit Ilya's heart.
He wasn't interested in any art or artifacts, the only thing he cared about was money.
"Do you think you can accept these things as collateral if I use them?" Ilya finally asked the question.
Elliot frowned: "If they are genuine, I think you can pledge a lot of money, but to buy these, I think the acquirer will take a lot of risk." Mr. Elijah, I may as well be honest with you to tell you that I will only pay you the loan with 30% of the original price, and I am pretty sure that I am the only one in the United States who will dare to do so. ”
What a complete profiteer, Ilya cursed in her heart.
But the greed for money has completely blinded him, even if it is only 30% of the original price, it is good in his opinion. Besides, when you make a lot of money, you can also redeem it from the other party's hands.
"Tomorrow if you have time, I'll be happy to show you around my collection." In the end, Ilya still told all his intentions: "Assuming you really dare to be interested, we can negotiate the price of the mortgage." ”
"Ah, it's my greatest honor to be able to see those precious things." Elliot raised the glass in his hand: "Let's toast to the collection, I can't wait until tomorrow." ”
Ilya, like his father, fell into a trap completely, and for him he still thought he had found the right path.
"Greed always makes people lose their ......" When Ilya left here, Wang Weiyi said lightly: "This is Gregory's last possession, when he loses everything, what kind of mood do you think he will have?" ”
"He's going to be as poor and worthless as he was twenty years ago, and no one will even look at him when he dies on the road." Eliot did not hide his dislike for Gregory: "He betrayed you and betrayed your trust in him, and he deserved it!" ”
"Yes, he deserves everything." Wang Weiyi sighed softly: "But, I won't let him die so easily, I want him to see with his own eyes what terrible things he is going through, Elliot, are you ready?" ”
"Yes, I'm ready." Elliot's voice revealed great confidence: "Everything will come to an end, and the madmen will pay for their madness, and the greedy will die under their greed." Baron, we have waited too long for this day to come. ”
Wang Weiyi seemed to be in deep thought: "The Russian problem will soon be solved, and the United States will enter a period of chaos, this is the best opportunity for Germany, we will be reversed on the battlefield, and we will be reversed in the whole strategy." The only thing I think about is, how will it all end? ”
"Are you thinking about your son?" Elliot tentatively asked, "I think I can make some arrangements in advance." ”
Wang Weiyi shook his head slightly: "I think, I think about the future of all of us!" (To be continued......)