In the private room of Lu Yu's teahouse, Lin Zhichao and Lee Shau-kee met with He Tian and He Shanheng.

In Hong Kong today, the two companies with the most gold should be Hang Seng Silver and Yangtze River Silver.

Although the Yangtze River Silver cannot be compared with the Hang Seng Silver Number, He Tian and He Shanheng guessed that Lin Zhichao had at least 12,000 taels in his hands (more than 15,000 taels in fact), and his strength should not be underestimated.

This meeting is Ho Shanheng's suggestion, and the purpose is naturally self-evident - the two should exchange views and not cause market turmoil.

"Lin Sheng, now our two families have the most gold, once they cash out at the same time, it is easy to cause a sharp decline in the market, so we invite each other to simply exchange views." He Shanheng said very bluntly.

Although he is good at speculating in gold, how can Lin Zhichao know it?

Therefore, in terms of the current bearing, He Shanheng is inferior to Lin Zhichao; Hang Seng will have 45,000 taels of gold in his hands this time (not all of them have arrived in Hong Kong, only a small part of them are in hand), and if they are successfully cashed out, they will get a lot of profits.

Of course, it also depends on how well they cash out.

"Good boss, you have to believe in the strength of Shanghainese gold merchants and financiers. The tens of thousands of taels of gold in your hands can be completely digested by the market. Lin Zhichao said calmly.

He Tian and He Shanheng paused slightly, and then returned to normal.

Originally, they thought that Lin Zhichao was testing the amount of gold in the Hang Seng Silver.

But since they took the initiative to meet, then they also have to express their sincerity.

He Tian immediately said: "We did import tens of thousands of taels of gold, but many of them are still on the way, like Lin Sheng has already sat firmly on the Diaoyutai." ”

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "I will have more than 10,000 yuan, and the mortgage is in the Bank of East Asia." Besides, gold will rise, and I don't plan to cash out for the time being. And rest assured, I won't smash the game, and the cash out must be unhurried, so you don't need to worry about me ruining such a good move. Strive for this time, we Cantonese gold merchants can eat enough. ”

Speaking of which, everyone was relieved.

You don't need to understand too much, after all, everyone is also a competitor;

But we need to get to know each other, because we are allies, and our opponents are gold speculators from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai.

When these tycoons from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai come to Hong Kong, they do not necessarily have all the gold in their hands, but also a large number of Hong Kong dollars and US dollars; And now they are very fond of gold, so naturally they will buy gold one after another.

Of course, the same is true for local citizens, and it can be said that Hong Kong's per capita gold possession should be among the highest in the world.

This is one of the big environments!

The real key is that Shanghainese gold speculators have already lost their eyes and have begun to frantically follow the trend to speculate on gold.

He Shanheng said happily: "Okay! We pay attention to each other's cash-out methods, and it is best not to cause too much turmoil in the market. ”

At this time, Lin Zhichao suddenly said: "Instead of us cashing out with the market, it is better to do another market, so that we can also complete the cashing out as quickly and as highest." ”

Now that they have formed an 'alliance', Lin Zhichao simply added another fire, striving to make enough money at one time, and then withdrew from the market.

He Shanheng and He Tian suddenly became interested, although this young man's strength is not as good as that of Hang Seng Yinhao, but his vision and means are definitely clever.

"What Lin Sheng said is, let's add another fire and speculate on the market? However, speculation in the market also has to take advantage of the east wind, although the current ban on pure gold trade is the east wind, but if you want to add greater results, it is obviously not enough. He Shanheng said with a smile.

He knew that Lin Zhichao must have felt that the situation in the mainland was another gust of east wind.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "The good guy asked knowingly, why did you suddenly order a large amount of gold from Hengsheng Yinhao, it is definitely not to guess that the Hong Kong government intends to prohibit speculation in pure gold, but to think that the army Chen Bing Central Plains, as soon as the battle of crossing the river is fought, it will be devastated, and South J and Shanghai will be JF one after another." ”

It's not a secret thing, but Lin Zhichao said it more certainly, this is the admission ticket.

Sure enough, He Shanheng and He Tian's faces changed slightly, they just felt that the Jiangnan War was inevitable, but this one felt devastated.

This shows a problem, gold will climb very high in a short time!

"Okay, let's add a fire! But the two of us are certainly not enough, so we have to contact other Cantonese gold dealers, especially Teochew gold speculators, to get them to raise the price of gold. He Shanheng said.

"It doesn't take too many people to get involved! After all, the Weishui guy in the Shanghai market has already entered the set, and there are no more followers. ”

"Makes sense"

Soon, a plan was agreed. To put it bluntly, it is also simple, it is to raise the gold and lure the Weishui guys in the Shanghai market to take the bait.

These Weishui guys are not familiar with the local market, and they do not understand that Cantonese gold merchants have a large number of gold import channels, only that gold will rise and fall.

In late April, after the liberation of NJ, the Shanghai market, which is the financial center of China, was in a panic. Funds and personnel have been withdrawn to Hong Kong, so a large number of high-rollers in the streets of Central have appeared in the fashionable and wealthy manners, and they have spent a lot of money, and Hong Kong people have never seen such extravagant profligacy, which is called "Shanghai-style style".

These high-rollers are not only industrial and commercial tycoons, but also more generals and politicians of the Republic of China who have stepped down, they both lament the loss of power and interests, but also do not want to face up to the reality, and always think that Eagle Sauce will never let the JF Army succeed, and will definitely send the US military to intervene in the Chinese battlefield, and then Soviet Russia will also send troops, so the Third World War broke out, and the G Army counterattacked, and they could swagger back and regain their former glory.

When these rich water guys arrived in Hong Kong, they either participated in gold speculation or horse gambling, and they were drunk and dreamed of life.

At the gold and silver trading ground, Lin Zhichao and Liao Baoshan chatted on the second floor and watched the situation below.

"Brother, how's it going? As far as the current market is concerned, we don't have to lift it, those people will flock to it. Liao Baoshan said with a smile.

In the past week, Liao Baoshan, Chen Bichen and other Teochew gold merchants have increased their purchases, raising the price of gold, and gold has suddenly skyrocketed; Of course, they are far less powerful than those rich people in the Shanghai market.

"Definitely! The channel for gold listing is completely open, and Hong Kong people are buying gold, and the situation is very good. Lin Zhichao lamented the madness of gold.

Liao Baoshan said regretfully: "It's a pity! Omen and Ann Gold gave me too little share, or Hang Seng Silver accounted for it. After speaking, he looked at Lin Zhichao seriously.

You must know that this time it was Lin Zhichao who persuaded several of them to be a few Teochew gold merchants, hoping to add fire to the gold and silver trading field and ensure that they all made money. This thing is naturally feasible, not to mention that Lin Zhichao can speak well and analyze the situation.

But Liao Baoshan and others found that the Yangtze River Silver was only a small entry and exit, as if it did not have the previous bold style.

So they guessed that the sudden shortage of gold in Aomen was because He Xian sold it to Hang Seng Silver and Yangtze River Silver, otherwise Lin Zhichao would not have invited everyone to add firewood so enthusiastically.

Lin Zhi said generously: "I bought some in advance, but it's really not much." As far as I know, Hang Seng Silver has a lot of gold in its hands. But everyone has money to make, so there's no need to worry about it. ”

At the beginning, he also raised the price of gold for the Teochew gold merchants, and although the profit was not much, it did make a profit.

"Makes sense! Looking at the Weishui guys below, I knew that this time the gold was going to rise to 600 Hong Kong dollars! What do you think? Liao Baoshan asked again.

At this time, he no longer dared to peep at Lin Zhichao, to put it bluntly, Lin Zhichao might even reach some kind of agreement with Hang Seng Yinhao.

"Look! South J has been decided, and there is still the Shanghai market, and the results should be released in May and June. However, now the gold is more than 560 Hong Kong dollars, and 600 is definitely not a problem. ”

After exchanging opinions, both of them put their eyes on the patio downstairs, only to see that there were crowds of people, hot trading, and a scene of a big bull market.

In the evening, several Shanghai speculators and financial circles gathered together to exchange views.

"Today's gold has risen sharply again, and I have earned tens of thousands of Hong Kong dollars more in my account, so I have a treat tonight!" Huang Caifu of Tianbaolou said boldly.

He arrived in Hong Kong in January and is worth millions of Hong Kong dollars, which can be described as wealthy. However, when I arrived in Hong Kong, I couldn't find anything to do for a while, so I became obsessed with gold speculation. As a result, he didn't expect that hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars would easily come in, which made him more determined to speculate on gold.

"Haha, everyone has money to make, but Brother Huang earns the most and makes the biggest shot, so you should be treated. Do you think so? Jin merchant Xu Shijie said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, then we'll kill him tonight!"

Everyone cheered, and the scene was very lively.

In the midst of the staggering, Huang Caifu said: "Brothers, according to this situation, the price of gold will rise to 700 or 800 Hong Kong dollars per tael, and I also think it is possible." So, I've been raising money lately, if you have any access and extra money, you might as well lend it to me and make sure the interest is the highest. Of course, if you are also going to add funds, I didn't say it. ”

People's desires are unlimited, when he saw that gold was soaring so much, Huang Caifu was no longer willing to use his entire net worth to invest, but wanted to borrow again to invest, and he could make more money.

He originally had 2 million Hong Kong dollars, and he could only buy less than 40 lots, but he bought another 40 lots today. He thought that if he bought 40 lots today, he didn't need to pay it off immediately, and he only needed to sell it three days later to get the difference in the price of the increase.

Xu Shijie said at this time: "I can't squeeze out the funds here, I cash out some gold from the gold and silver market, and sell it in the mainland, and this business has been very hot recently!" ”

Everyone was immediately surprised, and some people persuaded: "Everyone has come to Hong Kong to beg for a living, why do you still go to the mainland to do business!" ”

Xu Shijie said confidently: "What is this, it doesn't matter who is in charge, what do I do in my business!" Is it illegal for you to love me! ”

"Kind of makes sense! Nowadays, many properties and assets in the mainland are very cheap, and if you buy the bottom, you may be able to pick up a bargain. Another goldsmith chimed in.

In fact, even at this time, there are still many entrepreneurs and wealthy people in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai.

It is said that Du Yuesheng sold all the houses in Shanghai for 400,000 US dollars, and then brought this part of the funds to Hong Kong, lived in Kenny Road, closed every day, and lived on a few dollars and sleeping with the Winter Emperor.

It can be seen that although the Shanghai market is about to change, the property is not worthless, and many people are buying the bottom!

Huang Caifu was stunned, how could this topic go astray, but it turned out that everyone seemed to be involved in Xu Shijie's topic.

He understands that he has fed the dog for this meal today, and he can't borrow money.

"Okay, okay, if you don't lend me, I'll go to someone else, and when I make a lot of money in the future, don't want me to help you!" Huang Caifu thought in his heart.

Moreover, Huang Caifu thought to himself, even if no one lent him money, he could buy dozens of more lots (leverage), after all, the gold and silver exchange was not traded on the spot.

As gold gets higher and higher, the appetite of these Shanghai Weishui guys is also getting bigger and bigger, and everyone is killing red eyes and speculating on gold.

In the evening, Lin Zhichao had no entertainment, and just returned home to have dinner with his family.

During the banquet, Wu Wenying complained: "The prices in Hong Kong have risen so much all of a sudden, the wholesale price of Qimei rice is 82 Hong Kong dollars a load (100 catties), and last month it was only 62 Hong Kong dollars." Other prices have also risen, I heard that firewood has risen to 9 Hong Kong dollars a load, an increase of 1 Hong Kong dollars, and raw oil 230 Hong Kong dollars a load."

Although there are servants in the family, Wu Wenying still controls the family's expenses, and she has a certain level of education, all of which come from Lin Zhichao's teachings.

Naturally, the Lin family does not burn firewood, but uses gas, but most families in Hong Kong are burning firewood, so firewood is also an important material.

Hearing that the price of rice had skyrocketed by 30%, Lin Zhichao said: "The war has spread to the south, and these materials will naturally skyrocket. Mom, don't complain, just stand up and everyone will get through the difficulties. Later, I will give the workers in the factory a little more wages, and I can only worry about my own family's affairs. ”

Wu Wenying immediately said with relief: "This is a good thing, my grandson is about to be born, so it should be regarded as accumulating virtue." ”

Lin Zhichao was noncommittal, he didn't raise his salary for that, but understood that in this case, the salary increase was in line with the trend.

Not surprisingly, with prices rising so high, trade unions are bound to take the opportunity to organise strikes for the welfare of workers and to unite all those who can be united.

Of course, the strikers were all British-owned companies, such as trams, ferries, gas, telephones, milk, dockyards, etc., who called them monopolistic businesses.

The strike in the Chinese private factories is still very difficult, and if you don't do it, some people will not talk to you.

In fact, since February this year, the Hong Kong government has increased allowances for civil servants. At the same time, the Hong Kong government has also raised certain fees, including cigarette tax, radio licence fee, manure removal fee and stamp duty from January to April. In addition, telephone bills and haircut fees have also increased, and the citizens of Shengdou feel more than a burden.

Lin Zhichao decided to consider a salary increase because the added value of Cheung Kong's products is high and can be appropriately increased. If he is also one of those copycat factories, he will naturally carefully consider raising his salary and wait and see the situation.

Tang Caiyun expressed her opinion at this time, saying: "A salary increase is a good thing, but we must also take a comprehensive look at the situation." Cheung Kong has nearly 500 employees, and if each person raises his salary by 10 Hong Kong dollars, it will be 60,000 Hong Kong dollars a year. Ordinary factories really can't afford such a large amount of excess expenses. ”

She was instilled by Lin Zhichao with the idea of 'capital B', and she is no longer a woman on paper. What's more, Tang Caiyun also knows that Lin Zhichao is a good boss, and the wages of the workers of Changjiang Industry are not thin, compared to the entire manufacturing industry.

Telephone, foreign affairs, seamen, trams, electric lights, gas, naval dockyards, Kowloon dockyards, Taikoo dockyards, copper, political and military doctors, postal services, motorcycles, milk, British tobacco, etc., their workers' salaries are only 80 Hong Kong dollars.

The salary of skilled workers in Cheung Kong can reach 80~100 Hong Kong dollars. Of course, the salary of most workers is only 50~80 Hong Kong dollars, and it does not include food and accommodation.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Of course I won't do this kind of thing, and the salary will be raised by up to 5 Hong Kong dollars." If this kind of thing is added at once, it will raise the appetite of the workers more and more. ”

You can show that you are a good boss, but you must not stand out from the crowd. Cheung Kong's salary can be considered at a high level in the manufacturing industry, but it must not be at the leading level.

So in fact, the overall salary level of Cheung Kong is still not as good as those British-funded factories, and it can only be said that it is about the same. If it is slightly better than other Chinese-funded factories, there are factories with a salary of 30~60.

After dinner.

Lin Zhichao came to his sister's room and planned to chat and do psychological counseling.

"Xin'er, why haven't you talked to your brother a little lately?" Lin Zhichao sat on the chair and said to Lin Xin'er, who was sitting on the edge of the bed.

Lin Xin'er was suddenly a little aggrieved, and whispered: "I thought my brother didn't have time to pay attention to me, I like Sister Caiying"

Lin Zhichao suddenly realized that this was the reason, Lin Xin'er thought that he regarded Tang Caiying as his sister, and was a little jealous.

"Haha, I like you Sister Caiying!"

Lin Xin'er suddenly lowered her head, holding the skirt of her school uniform in her hands, obviously a little sullen.

"However, my kind of liking is not for my sister, but for her to be your second sister-in-law."

When Lin Xin'er heard this, she raised her head sharply and said happily: "Really? ”

Lin Zhichao nodded with a smile and said, "What? Questions? ”

Lin Xin'er showed a sweet smile and said, "Although there are some surprises, it seems to be very good, so that we can be together in the future." ”

"Aren't you going to get married, and you'll be together forever!"

"Brother! I don't want to get married, so I'll work for you in the future. ”

Lin Zhichao did not dwell on this topic, but said: "Your sister Caiying, do the inside line for me, and tell me if you find anything." Of course, it's not the time yet, you haven't passed the level of Sister Caiyun. So, keep it a secret for my brother! ”

"Okay, brother!"

After chatting a few words, Lin Zhichao left Lin Xin'er's boudoir. He is now cultivating this sister as a cronie, and now he is chasing his daughter for himself, and he will work for himself in the future.

Back in the bedroom, Tang Caiyun was lying on her side on the bed, and Lin Zhichao stepped forward to stroke her belly, feeling seven months of life.

"Husband, will there be anything wrong in Hong Kong? Since the end of last year, the Hong Kong government has added 6,000 new troops, and there are more than 30,000 soldiers in Hong Kong! In addition, the Hong Kong government announced a total of 180 million Hong Kong dollars in the annual budget last month, of which 26 million will be used to expand the military and police. Tang Caiyun said with a little worry.

The Lin family is super rich!

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Don't worry, Hong Kong is very stable, in short, rest assured!" What's more, I plan to buy a boat next month, and our family will be ready to go at any time then. ”

Tang Caiyun suddenly breathed a sigh of relief!

However, her worries also reflect the worries of others in Hong Kong, and this concern has not yet expanded.

Lin Zhichao, who knows history, not only doesn't have to worry, but can even buy some assets, this is his chance, and he will distance himself from other rich people.

(End of chapter)