Nanyang Tobacco Company used to have a good relationship with the Meihua Bank, and now the relationship is okay, but it is more willing to cooperate with the Development Bank, which is jointly established by Guangdong and Nanhua backgrounds and many of them with Guangdong capital.

Nanyang Tobacco is itself one of the shareholders of DBS.

With a total capital of more than $1 billion, the development bank has deep pockets and a strong political background, and sometimes competes with the U.S.-China Bank for projects.

"In the past, when Chen Jiongming banned smoking, those Cantonese guys were so angry that they were angry, but now, their attitude is just the opposite, they have been constantly promoting patriotic cigarettes and national industries, and a small part of the officers' salaries have been earned by them. The money was earned by them, and it was better than that of the black-hearted opium merchants! ”

Bai Chongxi said solemnly.

In some provinces, opium has become the main cash crop in the local area, which shows that the Republic of China is not absurd and unreasonable, and the local area is not chaotic and unreasonable. (I'd rather say it's all Mexico.) ）

The ban on smoking would involve part of the military's efforts, so the Tax Police Regiment expanded its northern detachment to 10,000 in order to eradicate opium.

For those who have lost their families and bankrupt because of opium smoking, since they have become social waste and even a burden, why not use waste and send these garbage to labor reform?

If the transformation is not successful, it can also be buried in the ground!

That's what the Zhi Gong Party did in the south, otherwise how could those big projects be completed in such a short time?

After Bai Chongxi left, Jian Zhaonan (one of the Jane brothers of Nanyang Tobacco Company) came to greet little Kadoorie. "Smoking ban is big business, and Mr. Kan really wants to thank Chairman Chen Jiongming. He is the most severe in the old man's smoking ban. I heard that it is for non-smoking. All of them have forcefully pushed down the tobacco monopoly that the Prime Minister's Office is preparing to implement. An attempt to impose a heavy tax on cigarettes.

Interestingly, the knife actually fell on a foreign tobacco company, I came from Shanghai, and British American Tobacco was very angry at Mr. Jane's lobbying for Wuhan to raise tariffs on imported cigarettes! ”

Little Kadoorie teased.

In order to adapt to the high tariffs on imported cigarettes implemented in China, British American Tobacco increased its investment in China and South China, and grabbed many of our projects.

Tobacco production in the north, spices in the south. We don't have the energy to compete with them. ”

Jian Zhaonan snorted, despite saying this, he was in a proud mood, not afraid of competing with foreigners, because of the high-quality tobacco leaves produced by Nanhua and the spices used to make cigarettes, Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Company controlled a considerable share of the market, and the cost of Virginia and Georgia cigarettes from the United States to Asia was already quite high.

"Smoking is bad, and smoking big cigarettes is even worse.

Nanyang Tobacco Company has always been committed to providing high-quality and affordable cigarettes to consumers, especially to help those who smoke big cigarettes. This can be regarded as for the country and the people. ”

In the Republic of China, Jane's selling this theory to South China was well received. Deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, Nanyang Tobacco Company has gained fame and fortune, after all, there is no similar rogue organization of the Anti-Tobacco Association.

This is the golden age of Chinese businessmen, and monopoly companies of varying degrees have been established in many industries, and these savage monopoly companies are not financial companies that rely on the lotus flower in the future or high-tech companies that rely on technology to eat, and they have more or less original sin in their hands, which is very similar to the last economic era in the United States, that is, the gilded age in which Rockefeller and Carnegie were in their hands.

Now, in order to "save" the majority of smokers, Jane's not only expanded its investment in the north, but also sponsored a large amount of funds to fund the tax police to fight opium.

"At this time, a shrewd opium merchant should make the transition to the cigarette industry in time, and working with Mr. Jane seems to be a good choice."

Little Kadoorie broke the stratagem of Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Company in one bite.

Jian Zhaonan smiled and said nothing, and suddenly asked, "Is the American-Chinese Bank brewing a big plan?" I know you've been raising money lately. ”

Little Kadoorie was slightly stunned, and quickly thought that Jian Zhaonan was a shareholder of the Development Bank, and it was not surprising to get some clues about the US-China Bank, after all, the US-China Bank is a benchmark in the industry, and its status is more important than another position, HSBC's position in a certain port.

"It's just some normal business adjustments."

Little Kadoorie said vaguely, I don't want to say more, the entry of US and Chinese funds into the US capital market has indeed affected the business in Asia, and many investment projects have to be delayed.

In this super capital gamble, the development bank with total assets of one billion yuan in fiat currency is still not eligible to participate, in addition to the problem of money, but also the problem of level.

In fact, after a brief appearance in the north, little Kadoorie secretly took a plane, changed several times in one go, from Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, Europe, and finally flew across the Atlantic, and appeared in front of Situ Nan.

His whereabouts were kept extremely secretive, and people thought that the money that the Bank of America and China had withdrawn money to invest in the North was actually just a small smoke bomb, and the funds had been transferred to the United States and deposited with Robles Securities, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and the newly established obscure Demon Investment Company.

Devil Investment Company?

Little Kadoorie was unfamiliar with the name, and when he saw Livermore standing beside Stuart, he came to his senses.

"Since the two can't reconcile the contradictions, and Robles and I have different opinions, why not set up an investment company?

In this way, everyone does not interfere with each other and does what they want. And I, as free as spending my own private money.

When it comes to investing, I'm a little bit close to Livermore, so -- of course, it's clear there, there's no objection. ”

Situ Nan smiled and added in his heart: This is the only time, and it is also the last stock market speculation.

Seeing little Kadoorie smile with relief, he hugged again and crossed the ocean to see his subordinate and partner.

"That's good!" Little Kadoorie breathed a sigh of relief, he knew Robles's energy, and he knew Situ Nan's energy, if they had infighting, maybe they would collapse the US stock market.

In the William family's mansion apartment on Fifth Avenue, Stuart South held a small but grand welcome ceremony for little Kadoorie.

"God, for the sake of the five billion dollars of money from the Sino-American Bank, friend. You are an important part of us. All the time! ”

Robles, one of the central characters, was rightfully present at the party. He warmly welcomed Kadoorie Jr., after all, the U.S.-China Bank had transferred $150 million to Robles Securities.

"Thank you! We hope that we will have a good time working together, and I believe that this operation will allow our colleagues in the United States to learn valuable experience. ”

Little Kadoorie said modestly.

The U.S.-China Bank also has plans in Asia, but it's not as important as the U.S., so he has to rush over. As early as two or three months ago, the US-China consortium dispatched outstanding financiers to low-key participation in Robles Securities, Devil Investments, Wells Fargo and other institutions.

Everything is ready, only the east wind is owed!

The sky fell and he was tall. The tall one is Situ Nan, before coming to the United States, to participate in this big gamble, little Kadoorie was secretly nervous and insomnia, but when he came to Manhattan, he calmed down.

His eyes fell on Situ Nan's face from time to time, and occasionally he looked at Robles, looking at this pair of contradictory partners, there seemed to be no major contradictions, and the relationship was still very iron. Robles' presence at the meeting is proof of this.

With little Kadoorie's understanding of Situ Nan's character, this boss. I don't like to argue with people, I have to let others admit that I am right, he is a lazy and arrogant person.

Whoever doesn't listen to him, he won't take you to play!

His status within the organization is not as high as Robles, but his role is no different from Robles's, and the major shareholder Situ Nan is entrusted with important responsibilities, and the general direction determines the strategic direction of the consortium, such as what industry to invest in, how to transform the enterprise, and rarely interferes in specific affairs.

Unless he happens to like something in particular, such as a certain book, a certain script, and he likes it, but the company is against it, he spends his own money and thinks about it.

Situ Nan's practice also created a strong position within the consortium for minority shareholders and company managers, such as Robles, Kadoorie Jr., and others.

Situ Nan said in a memoralistic tone: "The William Consortium originated in oil, and I was probably one of the top 100 rich people in the United States at that time. Then speculative finance seized the opportunity of the turmoil on Wall Street caused by the outbreak of the world war.

At the time, I was probably in the top 10 richest people in the country.

Then I sold arms to Europe, and the William consortium became one of the top conglomerates in the United States, and I became a billionaire, not as much money as Rockefeller, but certainly richer than Morgan, and I married the daughter of a billionaire.

Now an opportunity arose and I decided to take the risk, not because I wanted to surpass Rockefeller, in fact, my personal fortune had already exceeded a billion dollars.

Why take such a risk?

As Robles said—"

Situ Nan paused and looked at Robles.

"We are also optimistic about the declining economy and think that the bubble is serious, but after all, we are big conglomerates, one of the leading forces in this country, as long as we avoid risks, the strength of other consortia declines, our strength is preserved, and we can take the initiative to attack, we will win big. Why take such a risk? ”

Robles smiled wryly.

"Hmmm! This is the difference between making ten dollars and making a hundred dollars. Little Kadoorie said incisively.

"The two of them are so calm in the face of the temptation of huge profits, they are indeed the best CEOs!"

Situ Nan praised, smiled, and said, "Because I am not the CEO and I am not responsible for the company, I have the capital to take crazy risks."

And when you see a good opportunity, you can only take risks carefully.

That's why I'm insisting that the funds of the U.S.-China Bank be handed over primarily to Robles Securities, with both of you in control. And your investment direction is to arbitrage gold and hedge risks, and the funds of the U.S.-China Bank will not participate in shorting the stock market more than one-third.

The main money comes from my personal assets and some friends who can afford to play, and you know, in the past few years, I have been selling my shares in a number of large companies and getting enough money.

I'm rich enough, even if I lose it all, as long as the banks and consortium companies survive the crisis, I'm still a big deal?

A rich man like me, not a good luxury, and a better personal pleasure than John. Rockefeller was a lot better, but nowhere near as good as Morgan. Although I spend my heart, I basically don't spend money indiscriminately, and the money spent on charity is only under one person.

Why would I be so risky? ”

When Situ Nan said this, he was a little moved, swallowed his throat, and seemed to want to say the words that he was depressed in his heart, but he felt that he didn't need to be sensational, so he took a deep breath. There was a faint confident smile on his face - "I firmly believe in my vision." Never missed.

The economic crisis will erupt in the United States. The United States will become the hardest hit area, and there will be 8,000 people who commit suicide by jumping off buildings and being forced to die by banks and creditors.

But this is a profound crisis for all of humanity, and the United States is not the hardest hit area.

I have to say that following the two oceans, this country is really their luck, away from the war. There is a vast west to live in.

Think of Europe, think of Asia, especially Germany and Japan. Once the American economy collapses, the Germans immediately go to hell, and without the American market, the raw silk market of nearly a billion dollars will be lost, and it will not be long before Japan, an already abnormal country, will go crazy.

What's more, their goods have been driven out of the Chinese market more and more, is there any other way to survive than war? ”

"It's not just an economic crisis. Or a prelude to the world war of TMD.

The United States was certainly one of the winners, and the Soviet Union was perhaps one too. The world has not been able to strangle them, but they have become stronger. Not necessarily in South China and China, but I want to win. ”

Situ Nan's words made people sigh, except for Thomas, who was sitting quietly behind Situ Nan and had a very low sense of existence, everyone else was shocked, and expressions of thinking, confusion, and surprise appeared on their faces.

Robles was the first to reflect, and he smiled and said to Situ Nan: "William, I'm sorry, I forgot that you are not only a businessman, but also a historian, a theorist, a politician or something, a bullshit book was actually included in a textbook by the country across the sea, which made those neurotics fascinated by it."

What TMD shit, you say that, I feel like I'm on a mission for all mankind, and it's so stressful, you know? ”

After speaking, he laughed wildly, laughing so much that tears were about to come out, and at the same time punched Situ Nan hard.

It was only now that he really saw Situ Nan's personality clearly - a madman who is usually absolutely rational, but arrogant in his bones.

I've lived in the U.S. for many years, but I feel like I belong here.

Robles could only shake his head in his heart, no one could ever see Situ Nan clearly, his mind was often hidden deeply, and it was estimated that his cousin Laura felt the same way.

"I don't know about the Germans, but I know the nature of the Japanese, this country often does extreme things, and they have been here for decades.

Whether or not the situation gets to the point that Mr. William said, we have to invest more in Asia, arm China and South China, and keep us safe. The Meihua consortium is big enough to escape.

If we fail, it will also hit the William consortium hard.

So I'm definitely on Mr. William's side and prepare for the worst. ”

Little Kadoorie has a clear attitude and is firm.

Situ Nan nodded at him, and wanted to say to him, if we win, the United States and China will win half of the Pacific Ocean and half of the Eurasian continent!

"What do you mean?" Situ Nan finally turned his gaze to Livermore, who had been silent.

Of the few, he has the least qualifications.

Although he is a genius trader and a well-known bears on Wall Street, after all, he is not like Situ Nan, Robles, and Little Kadoorie, who directly write the rules of the game, so he is not very confident to be in the limelight, and Situ Nan's words just now scared him.

"I only see Wall Street, and you see the whole world, even though I firmly believe that we are both on the right track." Livermore sighed, feeling a little weak in his tone, and became confident again, ""

"Does Andrew know?" Robles asked suddenly in a whisper.

Situ Nan shook his head and said a little gloomily: "Some know, some don't." The main thing is that I didn't think so, and the other day I also responded to the remarks about the risk of the economic crisis, feeling good, and the prosperity will continue.

Once something happens, he will be ruined, but it is better for Coolidge to retreat bravely.

As for Richard, he's not very willing to listen to other people's opinions, you know. ”

"yes, I'm sure Richard will be taught a lesson." Robles's tone was a little cold.

He doesn't think much of Richard, the helmsman of the Mellon family's industry, his skills are not remarkable, and he is quite a big person.

Situ Nan didn't answer this, Robles and Richard were at odds, this was still a long time, and Situ Nan didn't want to get involved in the grievances of the Mellon family.

In the past, he may have had thoughts about the Mellon family, but then it became less and less.

Richard has the ability, but compared to Andrew, who has a very high level of vision, skill, and communication. Mellon, the gap is still quite large once Andrew. Mellon is finished, and the Mellon family is doomed to decline.

After several people discussed, they divided labor and worked together to fully mobilize the resources of the William Consortium, including credit ratings, financial indexes, public opinion control and other steps, such as Moody's Fitch, S&P 500, the New York Times, and the San Francisco Times, which will take turns.

The main battlefield is on Wall Street.

London, Paris, and Frankfurt are the secondary battlefields, once Wall Street collapses, Europe can't run, who calls them all owe money to the United States, in the Versailles system, the United States funds flow to Germany, and Germany pays Britain and France money, and the money is used by Britain and France to return to the United States, forming a cycle, and has been successfully running for ten years.

Once something goes wrong -

Little Kadoorie stayed in New York for a short time, and after being mentioned by Situ Nan, he was sent to Europe by Situ Nan.

In September, Wall Street shareholders were in turmoil, and the shares of U.S. Steel and Bethlehem Steel fell one after another, and a few weeks ago U.S. Steel shares were at $260, but now they are down to $200.

Bethlehem Steel is also not having a good time, and it is only half a pound and half a pound with American Steel, and by the end of September, the stock price had fallen to $80.

Star stocks such as automobiles and radios, such as S&P 500 stocks such as General Motors and Cummins Electric, also seem to have a collective cold, and they are all falling to varying degrees, and IBM is no exception.

Until several large sell orders appeared one after another, the market displayed on the automatic publishing machine made by IBM for the New York Stock Exchange could hardly keep up with the stock market.

The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Moody's Fitch Ratings, the S&P 500, etc., all expressed concern about the stock market to varying degrees at one time and collectively bearish on the U.S. economy.

The news spread, causing panic, and all kinds of rumors suddenly flew all over the sky, and at this time, even the most sluggish people felt uneasy......

When Situ Nan received the expansion of the army in Wuhan, Song Ziwen vomited bitterness and complained that the military expenditure was too heavy.

The Middle East Road Incident, which had just ended, was just a rehearsal, and the next war to determine the fortunes of the country was likely to start in the north, so the Military Commission and the Prime Minister's Office were willing to send one-third of their elite troops to the north.

Although he can see through the essence of Song Ziwen's request for money at a glance, he has no time to take care of the domestic situation, because the US economy is collapsing, and Black Thursday is approaching day by day.

It's a battle with a lot of opponents.

For Stuart, it was also about him and Robles. In a contest between Mellon, Robles was moved by his prophecy and actively participated in it, but only the facts can make him a man. William) has a future.

(Sleepy, don't write.) It's five o'clock in the morning, eight o'clock to get to work, and you can sleep for two hours. The recent update is like this, and the heart is not enough, but the tinkering can still be used, and Lejia holds on! (To be continued.) )