When Ji Cheng's words were finished.

The room fell silent.

The five heads of the Boston consortium made eye contact with each other.

Ji Cheng pretended to be calm and sat there, but he was actually very nervous.

Don't look at what he just said so decisively, why don't you dare to bet that I will continue to do it alone, if it were not for the existence of the key point of the First National Bank of Boston, he would not have succeeded at all.

The reason why I say that is nothing more than putting pressure on a few people.

made these heads of the Boston consortium think that he Ji Cheng could win even if he didn't rely on any external forces, and expressed confidence on the side.

After a brief eye contact, everyone seemed to have a decision.

Edward was the first to speak, "Can you tell me about the specific plan?" ”

The others did not object, and it was clear that they relented.

Ji Cheng was overjoyed in his heart, but he said naturally: "I'm sorry, I can't tell you the complete plan for the time being......"

"And how do you make us believe you?" Aimee. Lowell Road.

Ji Cheng smiled and said, "It's very simple, I won't let you hand over control of the First National Bank of Boston at the moment, only when the whole plan reaches the last step, then the crisis of the First National Bank of Boston should have been resolved, you know what I mean, right?" ”

The last step is to hand over control of First National Bank in Boston?

And by that time the crisis at First National Bank in Boston had been completely resolved?

Of course, Edward, Adams IV and others understood the meaning, and Ji Cheng's words were nothing more than saying that at that stage, they could completely see whether they should give up control of First National Bank in Boston, because they could clearly see the benefits after giving up control.

That is, if the gain reaches everyone's inner expectations, then it is not too late for them to give up control, and if they do not meet their psychological expectations, they do not need to give up control.

On the face of it, it's totally pie-in-the-sky.

Of course, Edward, Robert. Lawrence and the others have not fully believed everything Ji Cheng said, and they are still in a state of half-belief.

So, Edward thought for a moment and asked, "So what do we do next?" You're going to tell us about that, aren't you? ”

"Hmm." Ji Cheng began to say the first step of the plan, "What you have to do next is relatively simple, first, according to what we said before, put a lot of money into the stock market, when you asked me why I did this, I only said that I could make money in the stock market, but since I said it just now, you should know that investing this money is to make money from the stock market turmoil, this is no problem, right?" ”

The Boston consortium had already been doing this, and had even had a fight with the people sent by its partner Credit Suisse for this, so there must be no problem.

Edward nodded on behalf of the others, "Okay, what else?" ”

"The second step is to retreat into advance."

Ji Cheng said with a deep gaze.

"Retreat as advance?" Old Lodge asked rhetorically.

Ji Cheng said with a smile: "That's right, didn't I say it just now, I need your cooperation to let Chase Bank hold about 50% of the shares of First National Bank in Boston, and in a few days, the bank will unilaterally announce that it will not provide funds for the syndicate loan program led by Chase Bank and Citibank. So I ask you to do everything you can to get Chase Bank to increase its stake to about 50% within ten days, provided that you can't exchange shares with Chase Bank, although this plan does need to buy Chase Bank's shares later, but not now, is there any way you can do it? ”

"There is a way, but the risk is greater." Edward's eyes involuntarily glanced at the other four people as he said this, "Now Chase Bank owns 27.3 percent of the shares of First National Bank of Boston, and the next step is to acquire 3.6 percent of the shares, which will be 30.9 percent at that time, and the five of us in First National Bank of Boston all occupy about 10 percent of the shares, as long as we have one person." Mutiny', plus other consortia taking a stake in First National Bank in Boston, would easily have increased its stake to 50 percent. ”

Edward didn't say anything more, but everyone understood.

Ji Cheng has been up and down in the financial market of the beautiful country for so long, and naturally understands what Edward means by saying this, which is to let the five heads give up their shares in the First National Bank of Boston in exchange for cash.

But this is very risky, because if the other four people end up changing their minds, it is very likely that the "fake mutiny" will become a "real expulsion".

At this time, it is time to test people's hearts.

Does capital have a heart?

Obviously, the answer is no.

So when Edward said this, the remaining four people were all silent, and none of them wanted to take the risk.

Ji Cheng knew that he had to sacrifice certain interests at this time, otherwise it would be impossible for others to contribute.

He thought for a moment and said, "If any of you are willing to play the role of 'mutiny', and you are afraid that you will really lose control of the First National Bank of Boston in the future, then we can compromise." ”

"How do you find a compromise?"

"Ji, let's talk about it."

"Let's listen."

Adams IV, Robert. Lawrence and Aimee. The three of Lowell asked.

Edward and Old Lodge also looked at each other with curiosity.

Ji Chengdao: "We can privately sign a contract for the purchase of share options under a tripartite agreement, such as the old man Rocky promised to act as ' 'mutiny' character, then he has the option to buy how many shares of Joaquin Capital will be in the future for a period of time, and Joaquin Capital will also have the right to buy a few percent of each of the remaining four of you in Boston First National Bank for a period of time in the future, and then I will make an agreement with Mr. Rocky that at that point in time, he can exchange the purchased Joaquin Capital equity for all the shares of Joaquin Capital in Boston First National Bank, do you think this is feasible? ”

It's really a compromise.

Using Huajin Capital as a medium to average the shares of the five people, only in this way the risk was transferred to Ji Cheng's Huajin Capital.

Edward was moved when he heard this, "Ji, you trust us so much?" ”

"Trust is certainly trust, but it can't be unreserved." Ji Cheng said with a smile: "So when any of you plays the role of a mutiny, when signing an agreement with me, I will indicate in the contract that this part of the shares will not be able to get control of the company, and you can regard it as a cooperation similar to the nature of open stocks and dark debts, because this is a tripartite cooperation, as long as we do a good job of secrecy, it should not be known, so which of you is willing to play this crucial role in the mutiny?" ”

Old Rocky looked at Ji Cheng, his future grandson-in-law, with serious eyes, and then said very slowly but powerfully: "I'll come......"

"You're not a good fit." Edward suddenly said: "I think it's better for me to play this role, after all, our Kennedy family was the last to join the Boston consortium except for Ji, and my brother was able to become the master of the beautiful country because you and the Rockefeller family worked together, in a sense, I am more likely to trust the Rockefeller family than you." ”

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"That's just as well."

"Edward is indeed more suitable for the role than we are."

"I think if it weren't for the support of the Rockefeller family, Edward's brother would not have become a legend of the beautiful country."

Everyone agreed with Edward's words.

Ji Cheng watched everyone decide on this plan in a few words, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, knowing that it was brought about by his own transfer of some rights, otherwise I am afraid that none of these five people would want to play this risky role of rebellion.

It's just that if he wants to get more, he has to give up his interests appropriately.

"Okay, since we have decided on the next plan, then you will sign a tripartite agreement with me later, and after you go back, you will implement the plan just mentioned, as for what to do after the end of this plan, I will inform you in advance."

Ji Cheng didn't talk nonsense with everyone, now they are pressed for time, and every day of delay may affect the fact that Chase Bank acquired 50% of the shares of First National Bank in Boston.

Once Chase Bank is unable to increase its stake in First National Bank of Boston to about 50 percent before the stock market turmoil, it will be difficult for Ji Cheng's plan to succeed, so he must deal with this matter first.

Everyone was also aware of the time problem and did not waste any more time.

Subsequently, several people called in a lawyer and a professional in charge of the company's equity to sign a tripartite agreement.

……

By the time this is done, it's almost dark outside.

Ji Cheng also took advantage of the situation to send everyone out.

Originally, he thought that he would be able to get a good night's sleep tonight and start a real battle with the Rockefeller family after waking up tomorrow morning, but what he didn't expect was that the Rockefeller family seemed to be carried away by the joy of the victory fruits of the previous acquisition of a large number of Boston First National Bank, and actually broke a shocking news at night.

It was about seven o'clock in the evening.

Ji Chenggang, who negotiated with the five heads of the Boston consortium for a whole day, took a shower and habitually turned on the TV, wanting to watch today's current political news, which is what he will do every day as long as he is free after engaging in the financial industry, after all, any inconspicuous news may bring different changes to the financial industry.

And then he saw the big news.

A press conference held by Chase Bank to be exact.

Chase Bank's parent company, Chase Manhattan Corporation, Chairman Willard. Carlisle. In front of hundreds of media outlets, Butcher announced: "Chase Bank already holds 30.9 percent of the shares of Boston First National Bank, and the company's shareholders' meeting has approved the important decision to increase its stake in Boston First National Bank to 50% by the end of the year. ”

The chairman of Chase Manhattan on the TV only said a short sentence, but it detonated the entire financial community of the beautiful country!

What?

Did Chase increase its stake in First National Bank of Boston to 30.9 percent so quickly? And also announced that it would increase its stake to 50% by the end of the year?

Although according to the current securities law of the beautiful country, holding more than 30% of the shares of listed companies needs to be disclosed to the outside world, Chase Bank announced so quickly, which still surprised Ji Cheng.

He had just finished reading the news and before he could think about it, the phone in his hand rang.

Ji Cheng hurriedly picked up the mobile phone and connected, "Hi, I'm ......"

Before he finished speaking, Edward's hurried voice came from over there, "Ji, have you watched the press conference of Chase Bank?" ”

Ji Cheng said, "I saw it." ”

Edward hurriedly asked, "Do I want to contact Chase Bank now?" ”

Truth be told, it's a great opportunity to get Edward in touch with Chase, which had planned to increase its stake in First National Bank of Boston to 50 percent by the end of the year.

But Ji Cheng shook his head and said, "Don't contact them first." ”

Edward was stunned for a moment, "Didn't we say yes during the day?" Why did you suddenly change your plans? ”

"Of course the plan hasn't changed." Ji Cheng smiled and said: "It's just that I think Chase Manhattan announced that someone should have promised to sell the shares of Boston First National Bank to them, but the time is so short, it is unlikely to reach 50%, I personally expect it to reach about 40%, do you understand what you mean?" ”

Edward was naturally not a fool to be the current leader of the Boston consortium, and he immediately came to his senses, "You mean Chase Bank will raise funds next?" ”

"That's right!"

Ji Cheng laughed, "They will definitely raise billions of dollars to buy this part of the shares, and after doing so, it will inevitably raise the stock price of Boston First National Bank, and since Chase Manhattan Company has put aside the cruel words to increase the stake of Boston First National Bank to 50% by the end of the year, then they will definitely secretly find a way to contact the five of you to see who has a chance to be broken through, and then you can sit on the ground and raise the price, no better than taking the initiative to contact them?" ”

Edward's eyes lit up, "Yes, then my stake in First National Bank of Boston will be more valuable, and it will make Chase pay a bigger price and bear more debt pressure." ”

"yes, I just want Chase to take on more debt." Ji Cheng said as if he had thought of something, "But we only have ten days, if the Rockefeller family doesn't contact you within a week, then you have to find an opportunity to contact them." ”

"I know what to do." Edward said confidently.

Ji Chengdao: "Okay, then let's sit and wait and see what the repercussions will be after Chase Bank announces this matter." ”

Hanging up the phone, he was absentmindedly watching the news on the TV, but the corners of his mouth hooked an arc.

Ji Cheng originally thought that it would take a lot of effort for Chase Bank to be fooled, but he didn't expect that he would be baited without doing anything.