Chapter 9: The Great Gamble of the Century
Billion dollars, in this era of global goldenism, a billion dollars represents how much gold is fixed.
22.5 dollars can be exchanged for one ounce of gold, representing 1,260 tons of gold.
Not counting the ratio of the yen to gold during this period, in terms of the 2:1 exchange between the yen and the dollar, one billion dollars is equal to two billion yen, which is not a small number.
This is not an era of high economic development in later generations, but before World War I, a billion dollars, which was placed in Japan, no less than the indemnity received from the Qing Dynasty during the First Sino-Japanese War.
Especially for Japan during this period, after the First Sino-Japanese War, Japan passed a plan for the armament of the army and navy and the construction of railways, with a total cost of 516 million yen, which was basically completed by 1901.
In other words, Fan Yize's money is enough to meet Japan's preparations for preparing for the war between Japan and Russia, and only needs to consume a quarter of this wealth.
You must know that from the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War to the end, Japan spent only 1.7 billion yen in the war, and most of this money was foreign debt.
In other words, Japan, with its billions of dollars, will not only be able to easily meet the needs of this war, but will also have an even more astonishing financial backing for this war.
With such a huge fortune, not only Japan is crazy, but the whole world is crazy.
When Fan Yize saw the news, this incident had already alarmed almost all heads of state in the world.
Countless eyes are all focused on Japan, on Fan Yize.
In the White House, when President Theodore Roosevelt heard the news, he was completely confused, and even he couldn't figure out what the situation was.
The presidential secretary on the side was a little nervous and told the president about the situation: "According to the Federal Reserve, Fan Yize has stored a large amount of gold in the Federal Reserve, and according to the original storage agreement, the gold can be used by the US government and finances, and there is no need to provide any interest to Fan Yize, but Fan Yize also has the right to withdraw all the gold at any time."
The day before yesterday, Fan Yize converted the first batch of 1,260 tons of gold into US dollars through the Federal Reserve and deposited it in Citibank, which is still in Citibank. ”
"Why hasn't anyone reported this before?" Roosevelt Sr. was very angry, in this era, one billion dollars represents nearly a month's financial revenue of the United States, which is not a small amount, and asked: "Why did Fan Yize leave the United States and go to Japan?" ”
Originally, Fan Yize intended to invest in the United States, but because of ......" the secretary cautiously glanced at the old Roosevelt and did not dare to continue.
"Say." Old Roosevelt said sternly.
"When the second 10-year year of the Law on the Implementation of the Provisions of the Chinese Treaty expired last year, the bill was officially abolished last year and became a permanent bill." The secretary said nervously.
Old Roosevelt was silent when he heard this, but he did not regret it, at least not for now. He is now angry that it is these bureaucrats who are eating vegetarian meals at the bottom of the corpse that why they did not detect such serious consequences earlier.
A Chinese person actually holds such an astonishing wealth in the United States, and the United States actually sits back and watches this wealth slip out of its hands, it is not a little money, but a huge wealth that can change the status quo in the United States.
"What else is there to say about Fan Yize?" Roosevelt Sr. calmed down and asked.
"According to our investigation, Fan Yize is not simple, his personal ability is very strong, and he has a strong economic backing, according to the clues we have, the purpose of Fan Yize's trip to Japan this time is not simple, it is definitely not just to challenge Japanese judo, but more like going to the smell of gunpowder that began to permeate the Far East." The secretary said solemnly.
Hearing the smell of gunpowder smoke from the Far East, Old Roosevelt's expression became serious again and asked, "Reason." ”
"According to our comprehensive investigation of Fan Yize, it was found that Fan Yize spends a huge amount of cash every month, and the whereabouts of this money have been investigated to no avail, according to our analysis, Fan Yize is very likely to be secretly planning something, and it is related to the situation in the Far East."
Speaking of this, the secretary glanced at Old Roosevelt's calm face, and then continued: "According to our bold guess, Fan Yize has probably been secretly arming an army for so many years. ”
Under the suspicious gaze of the elder Roosevelt, the secretary hurriedly took out a report and continued: "In recent years, there has been a mysterious buyer in the world, who has purchased a large number of advanced machinery and equipment, including a large number of industrial equipment in the military field, all of which are settled in US dollars, and there is no information about the buyer, and these equipment have disappeared without a trace. ”
"Fan Yize secretly formed an army, and then planned to intervene in the situation in the Far East?" Roosevelt Sr. shook his head and said that he did not believe such an analysis at all.
"Whether it's true or not, can't be 100% sure, but the possibility can't be ruled out." The secretary boldly reminded.
"The current Far East is not a matter of Russia and Japan, but a competition of interests between us, Britain, Japan and France, Germany, and Russia. Old Roosevelt said with some contempt.
Seeing that the secretary seemed to want to say something, old Roosevelt waved his hand and said: "Fan Yize didn't say that whoever can beat him can win a billion dollars, then win this money openly." ”
When the secretary heard this, he could only nod and accept the order.
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As the owner of this incident, Fan Yize knows better than anyone that he does not have a billion dollars at all, and of course he is not worried at all, because no one can defeat him.
"Base, you came here, do you know that I have been too bored this year. It's just that this billion dollars, won't there be a problem? Fan Yize is in a good mood.
"The base will try its best to arrange an identity that satisfies the commander, a billion dollars, and that's just the commander's initial funds in this world." Base replied.
Fan Yize was slightly stunned, and said with some surprise: "Could it be that I really have a billion dollars?" ”
"That's right, there will be no loopholes in the identity information of the commander, everyone's memories and perceptions about you are based on perfect information, and the personal funds you show in the Federal Reserve are only one of your personal assets." Base replied.
"It's kind of interesting, it looks like you're still having a little bit of a role." The corners of Fan Yize's mouth curled, his mood became more happy, and he praised the base once by the way.
The base was silent......