Not surprisingly, the newly released shares of the Suez Canal Company are not easy to sell. There are a lot of stocks in everyone's hands, and it's too late to clear their positions, so how can they continue to jump into the pit?

Even if they have a strong vision and see the future potential of the Suez Canal, it does not mean that they have money in their pockets.

Suez Canal stock was rarely sought, but every day the shares were sold, and the shrewd Jürgen soon discovered that someone was sweeping the stock.

However, he decisively chose to shut up, and then took out his savings and quietly bought a sum, ready to make a fortune in a muffled voice.

It's a pity that he miscalculated, Franz is not sitting in the bank this time, but investing. Canal stocks are completely only in and out, and there is no such thing as inflating stock prices.

There is no public hype, not even the most basic announcement, everyone only knows that this is an official cooperation project between France and Austria, and then there is no more.

There is no way, the project has not started yet, both sides are in the stage of raising funds, and there is nothing but a design drawing that has long been published.

Under normal circumstances, this kind of project is not qualified for listing and financing, how can it be sought after by everyone?

Especially now that the investment in the canal is much higher than in the same period in history, the risk of the project has greatly increased. The stock market in Paris is also cold, and if it weren't for Franz's sweeping, it would be a question of whether the stock could be sold.

In the eyes of many, this project is a political project, which the two governments have jointly promoted in order to change their strategic disadvantages, and whether it can be profitable or not is a secondary factor.

This time the stock did not enter the London stock market, and with the support of Austria, the Paris government gave up on wooing the London financial community.

There are many people similar to Uergen, but now is a period of economic crisis, the consortium is busy buying the bottom, and the big investors are also sitting firmly in the Diaoyutai and waiting for the crisis to end before entering the market. With just a few retail investors, they can't even stir up waves in the stock market.

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The port of Venice, despite the economic crisis, is still so bustling that thousands of people leave here every day for Austria's overseas territories.

In the tavern, groups of people gather together, a barrel of beer, three or five snacks, this is everyone's cheapest pastime.

Most of them are sailors from all over the world, bachelors who have a good income but basically can't save money, and are the tavernkeeper's favorite customers.

Locals are rarely present in taverns, they are reluctant to spend so extravagantly, and those with families will leave this group.

Despite the large number of guests, Buck, the owner of the tavern, was not happy, just by looking at the food on the table.

Obviously, everyone's consumption has dropped not only by a grade, but also by the cheapest drinks and snacks, and even the appetizers on some tables are saved.

There was no way, the economic crisis broke out, and everyone's business volume decreased sharply. Without business, everyone's number of going to sea will naturally be less, and the corresponding income will also shrink significantly.

When income is less, consumption is naturally lower. In the past, casinos and prostitutes with booming business have become cold, let alone taverns?

At this time, a man walked in and said, "Boss Buck, business is booming!" ”

"Mr. Anthony, what wind is blowing you, please come inside! Ham, hurry up and bring good wine and food. ”

Buck nodded and greeted him again, his whole face almost laughing. Obviously, the identity of the person who came was not simple, otherwise Buck would not have entertained him personally.

After being on the dock for a long time, Buck has long practiced the stunt of changing his face, talking about people when he sees people, talking nonsense when he sees ghosts, and doing his best to please the big guys.

Entering the box, Anthony sat down and said straight to the point: "I'm not here to drink today, I have a big deal to take care of you, it depends on whether you have the ability to take it." ”

Buck's heart sank, as a big ship owner active in Venice, Anthony had never been to such a small place, and the two were only nodding friends, Buck would not think that there was really a good business to take care of him.

However, as an old Jianghu, Buck still asked with a smile: "Mr. Anthony, I don't know what big business it is?" ”

Anthony said lightly: "Recruit me a thousand young men who dare to fight and kill, and three hundred sailors, each of whom will give you a commission of Aegis." ”

Buck's face changed, and he immediately recovered. It stands to reason that a big man like Anthony is not short of manpower at all, and even if he wants to recruit manpower, he is not needed to be an intermediary.

Doubts are doubts, but there is no reason not to do the business that is sent to the door. Being an intermediary was originally one of his businesses, and the tavern was originally a haunt of the three religions and nine streams, and there was also a part-time mercenary guild business here.

Buck assured, "No problem, Mr. Anthony. It's up to me, and I'll get you all together in a month. ”

Anthony smiled and said, "Don't rush to agree, if there is a month, I don't need to look for you." Within three days, give me all the people. ”

Buck's face changed, thinking about it, it was a commission of 1,300 Aegis for 1,300 people, which was money that he couldn't earn in a year under normal circumstances, and now it only took three days to earn it, obviously it wouldn't be such an easy errand.

After thinking about it, Buck smiled wryly and said, "Mr. Anthony, this is really beyond my ability, the time is too short. ”

Buck is still self-aware, and he never promises anything that can't be done. Now he very much doubted that Anthony was deliberately entertaining him, how could it be possible to gather so many men in three days?

Anthony promised: "I can make as much as I can, this time I want to make a big deal, and I don't have enough manpower in my hands, so I have to ask you for help." As long as this thing is done, you will benefit from it in the future. ”

It's really a big deal, and he's eyeing a kingdom of Benin. To rob a kingdom, it is obviously not enough to rely on the armed forces in his hands.

In this operation, several partners have naturally been found, and they are ready to join forces to carve up this indigenous kingdom of Africa.

It's not that they're bold, it's that there are too many examples in this era to prove that it is really not difficult to conquer an indigenous kingdom.

In order to increase his voice in the alliance, Anthony wanted to expand his force. In addition to keeping this kind of thing secret, it is also necessary to be noble and fast.

There are so many colonial forces on the African continent, and they will not be the only ones who are eyeing the fat of the Kingdom of Benin. If someone else preempts them, they will be busy in vain.

Due to the short time, Anthony had to lower his standards, even the rabble that he looked down on on weekdays, no matter how wasteful, it was okay to follow the wind and fight.

After a moment's hesitation, Buck whispered, "Mr. Anthony, a group of three hundred Swiss mercenaries arrived not long ago, and if you are willing to pay a lot of money, I can help you get the match." ”

Anthony smiled and said, "If you can recruit mercenaries, why should I ask you?"

There are so many customers in your tavern that there are always some who dare to take risks, just look for them. ”

This is the truth, the finances robbed by the mercenary group will not be honestly handed over to him as an employer. Fortunately, I worked hard to make a big operation in order to make a fortune.

If the spoils of war were swallowed up, what would they gain, would they just make a profit by selling black slaves?

Obviously, Anthony is eyeing the centuries-old accumulation of the Kingdom of Benin, not to be a slave trader.

Buck said in a panic, "Mr. Anthony, this is not in order. Most of them have employers, and it is taboo to poach people on a large scale. ”

In this era, the people who eat mixed rice at sea are all masters who lick blood on the tip of the knife, and they will not swallow their anger.

If only a few sailors were poached, then it would be fine, it would be a normal flow of people and would not cause a backlash; If you poach people on a large scale, get ready for revenge!

The older the rivers and lakes, the less courageous they are. Buck is an old man, and he doesn't dare to do this kind of thing.

Anthony said without changing his face: "I also understand this rule, and it is precisely because I don't want to break the rules that I came to you!"

You've been here for so many years, you should be well-informed, right?

The current economic situation is not good, and many small boat owners are afraid that they will not be able to sustain themselves, so it is always okay to negotiate with them and hire their people to do a deal, right?

This matter can only be discussed by you. I am only responsible for paying the money, and I cannot reveal that I am an employer in the first place. ”

Buck breathed a sigh of relief, he understood that Anthony didn't want to show his head, so he let him be this man.

What exactly is the sale, to be kept secret, Buck does not care so much. He was just thinking about whether he could complete the deal in three days.