817 Unlucky
Li Mu didn't know how many goldware was found at the bottom of the lake after the British drained Lake Guadavia in 1914. The drilling team only worked for three days. Although they did not empty the lake water, more than 2,000 goldware or gold ingots, as well as more than 300 jewelry and jadeware were found from the bottom of the lake exposed.
It seems that the rumors are indeed true. During the traditional coronation ceremony held by the Inca Empire, the heirs of the throne were covered with gold powder and then swam in the lake. After the gold powder was washed away, his subjects offered gold and jade, piled up by his feet. The new king would throw all the gold jewelry into the lake as a dedication to God. This traditional ceremony has been held countless times. It is conceivable how much gold and jewelry are at the bottom of the Guadavia Lake.
"We must strengthen the strength of the drilling team. In the past month, four expedition teams have entered Lake Guadavia, which gives us reason to believe that perhaps someone has doubts about our treasure hunt. We are going to send more mercenaries to Colombia, and we also have to return the gold and jewelry found from Colombia. There is no road now, and we can only cross the rainforest by carrying the shoulders and carrying the security team we sent before can only maintain Guadavia.
The safety of the lake is not able to send back the gold and gems that have been discovered. As time accumulates, more and more gold gems will be discovered. This will not only attract more explorers, but also attract the attention of the Colombian government. If we do not want to launch a war against the Colombian government, then we must make a decision as soon as possible." As soon as we received the report, Rockefeller rushed to Li Mu's office in Fort Park, and his colleagues also came with j·p·Morgan.
"Are you saying that the news has been leaked? Then maybe the Colombian government has already known it now." J·p·Morgan was very unhappy. No one wanted to have an accident when receiving the goods. Now it was just the beginning, and more than 2,000 pieces of goldware and more than 300 pieces of jewelry have been discovered. This wealth is too tempting, and J·p·Morgan cannot keep calm.
"The Colombian government should not know it yet. From the current point of view, even if the news leaks, the other party will maintain a certain understanding with us. If the Colombian government knows the news about the treasure, then the Colombian government will send not only officials, but also troops." Li Mu did not believe that the Colombian government responded so quickly. In another time and space, the British even drained the lake water in Lake Guadavia for the sake of the treasure in 1914, but Colombia did not block Lake Guadavia until 1974. Therefore, even if the Colombian government knew that Lake Guadavia had treasures, with the current strength of Colombia, the Colombian government could do very limitedly.
The news is indeed possible. The legend about Golden City and Golden Lake has been circulating in the white world for hundreds of years. There are countless people who go to the tropical rainforest of South America every year to try their luck. Although many people are silently taken by the tropical rainforest, the legend of Golden City and Golden Lake still attracts a steady stream of people. Although Li Mu and Rockefeller act secretly, it is a big tree to attract wind after all. It is possible that the news leaks. Li Mu and Rockefeller sent nearly a thousand people to Colombia in order to form a drilling team. Such a big move cannot be hidden from everyone. Don’t forget how many people are staring at Li Mu and Rockefeller.
The "start" here has no special meaning. The importance of Junma Group and Standard Oil in the US economy is undoubtedly. Many people are staring at Li Mu and Rockefeller in order to keep up with Junma Group and Standard Oil. Even if Li Mu and Rockefeller eat meat, they can drink some soup.
"What we need to do now is not to track down whether the news is leaked, but how to find more gold and jewelry, and return the gold and jewelry you have found from Columbia." Rockefeller was very depressed. Li Mu and J.P. Morgan were sometimes very unreliable and could not distinguish between priorities.
"Uh, yes, how to send gold and jewelry back from Colombia - it's very simple. Send a telegram to Panama and ask Panama to send people to Colombia to respond." Li Mu immediately thought of a solution, wasn't it just that more mercenaries were needed, and Li Mu had more subordinates.
"This is not feasible. Will the Colombian government allow mercenaries to enter Colombia?" j·p·Morgan is still too honest, or in other words, j·p·Morgan is not used to the way Li Mu and Rockefeller handle it.
"Peber, in addition to entering Colombia normally, there is also a way to enter Colombia called smuggling." Rockefeller is not as pertinent as J.P. Morgan. Those who engage in finance are most afraid of the rules being destroyed. There are not so many taboos for those who run businesses. Looking at Rockefeller's history of success, they have only made their mark when fighting all the way.
"Let's divide the work, Piper, you are responsible for handling the Colombian government and try to buy Lake Guadavia. Reim, you are responsible for organizing the people to reinforce Lake Guadavia. First, transport the gold and gems found back, and I am responsible for handling." Rockefeller found himself the easiest job.
"Why are you responsible for the support? In the Caribbean, can you say it is more convenient than me and Piper?" Li Mu looked down on Rockefeller's influence in the Caribbean. Li Mu founded the San Diego Investment Company with J.P. Morgan, and the San Diego Investment Company's nest is in Cuba, so Li Mu has enough qualifications to despise Rockefeller.
"Ream, I know you and Piper are very powerful in the Caribbean, but you have to send gold and gems to the customs openly and look at me." Rockefeller also has the confidence to specialize in his profession, and Standard Oil has a lot of ocean freight needs. Rockefeller even has a fleet of ships in his hands. It's not too easy to transport something.
Li Mu curled his lips and refused to comment, as if anyone could not smuggle. It doesn't matter if j·p·Morgan. Anyway, j·p·Morgan just needs to be not related to violence. As for Li Mu and Rockefeller, j·p·Morgan didn't expect to exert influence on them at all.
In fact, this is not absolute. For example, j·p·Morgan also has a portion of Panama's shares. It is not impossible to force j·p·Morgan and Panama together. However, j·p·Morgan is only an investment in Panama and never involves the operation of Panama. From this point of view, j·p·Morgan is indeed a "angel investor."
Since he had no objection, he decided so. When Li Mu was ruling Ford Benjamin to dispatch personnel, he called Chu Wushuang. There were not many people who had the strength to organize an expedition team to travel to South America these days. Chu Wushuang now almost controls the underground forces in New York. As long as there is a turmoil, Chu Wushuang should be the first to receive the news.
Ford Benjamin is still very reliable. After receiving the telegram from Li Mu, Ford Benjamin personally dispatched nearly 300 elite mercenaries to smuggle from Nuki, a port on the west coast of Colombia, to provide support to Lake Guadavia.
The news about the Indian treasure was so attractive. Even Ford Benjamin couldn't help it and went to Colombia to lead the team. When Nukee landed, Ford Benjamin was accidentally attacked by an unidentified gunman. Although the gunman was shot dead on the spot, Ford Benjamin was also injured in the battle and was arrested by the Colombian government forces who rushed to the scene.
"Arson - why did it happen like this?" Li Mu couldn't believe it after receiving the news. Ford Benjamin is the general manager of Panama and is fully responsible for the safety of the construction team sent by the Canal Company to Panama. At the same time, Ford Benjamin also remotely controls the Bahamas. He is very powerful. Li Mu is not worried about Ford Benjamin's injury, nor is he worried about whether Ford Benjamin will be punished by the Colombian government. However, if this affects the excavation of the Panama Canal and the stability of the Bahamas, even Li Mu will not be able to protect Ford Benjamin.
"Ford is the second wanted criminal of the Colombian government on the wanted list of the Colombian government. This time Ford was also careless-" Mason tried to defend Ford Benjamin, but it seemed that the effect was not great. Li Mu became even more angry after hearing this.
"It's a stupid pig! What's so good about the treasure hunt? He likes gold and gems very much, right? Let him go to Bogota's cell to reminisce." Li Mu was so sorry that he was not good at steel, but he was not worried about Ford Benjamin's safety.
Just kidding, don’t look at Ford Benjamin being the second wanted criminal of the Colombian government, Li Mu is sure that the Colombian government dare not do anything Ford Benjamin. The reason is very simple. Ford Benjamin is an American. With the strength of the United States in the Americas, even if Ford Benjamin violates Colombian laws, the United States has the right to request that Ford Benjamin be extradited back to the United States for trial. Li Mu has called Washington, and the Washington Department of Justice and the Supreme Court have begun to act. As long as Ford Benjamin did not die of illness in Bogota's cell, it will not take long before Ford Benjamin will return to the United States.
Regarding Ford Benjamin's injury, Li Mu was not even worried about the Colombian government's tampering with it. In fact, for the Colombian government, Ford Benjamin is a standard hot potato. He cannot be killed or released, and he also has to provide treatment for Ford Benjamin. This is definitely a loss-making business.
"Mc Zhang is trying to find a way. If it really doesn't work, you can send someone to Bogota Prison." Mason is the real inability to do it. He has always been able to do it, so he will never compare.
Mike Zhang is Ford Benjamin's deputy. Something happened to Ford Benjamin. Of course, Mike Zhang has to find a way, but Li Mu does not think Mike Zhang's method will work. Since Mason said that, 80% of Mike Zhang has already started to take action.
"Where is Mike Zhang now? He didn't go to Colombia, right?" Li Mu felt the veins on his forehead leaping again. Ford Benjamin was already stupid enough. If Mike Zhang was hopeless, then Li Mu had to consider whether the IQ of his mercenaries could reach the average level.
"No, Mike Zhang is still in Panama City." Mason was shocked by Li Mu's tone. Li Mu's scolding was not scary. Mason was even happy to be scolded, which means Li Mu did not treat Mason as an outsider. If Li Mu's tone was plain, it often means that Li Mu gave up completely.
"Tell Mike Zhang, let him ignore Ford and be a good support for Lake Guadavia." Li Mu felt a little relieved. Mike Zhang was Chu Wushuang's subordinate, fighting all the way from the street to get on the throne. Such a person must not be stupid.
In fact, Ford Benjamin is not stupid either, it’s just that Panama’s actions in South America have always been too smooth, which makes Ford Benjamin lose his due vigilance.
When Li Mu formed the Panama Company, he accepted Ford Benjamin as the general manager of Panama Company. It can be said that Panama Company defeated the Colombian government under the leadership of Ford Benjamin and won independence for Panama. Therefore, it is conceivable how deeply the Colombian government hated Ford Benjamin. Li Mu was not at ease with the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court, so he simply went to Ohio. It would be better for Hays to come forward directly.
Hayes is currently on vacation in Ohio. Hayes himself is an Ohio native. Before becoming the president of the United States, Hayes served as the governor of Ohio for three terms. Ohio belongs to the Great Lakes region. Li Mu's influence on the side is not as good as Andrew Carnegie. However, this does not require Andrew Carnegie to come forward, Li Mu is alone.
At his home in Fremont, Ohio, Hayes received Li Mu.
"Panama Company - Haha, Reim, you really can cause trouble for me. I waited for three months before finally waiting for a week's holiday. I didn't expect that the holiday would be destroyed by you at the beginning." Hayes was also helpless. Americans advocated that work is work, life is life, and even the president needed a rest. Hayes was pretty good. At least Hayes didn't like playing golf, and would not play golf during working hours, and then a scandal broke out.
"Sorry, Mr. President, I don't think so if I can, but some American citizens were arrested by the Colombian government and the interests of American companies are being violated. You will definitely not let these happen." Li Mu could understand how much Hayes wanted to escape from the Presidential Palace, but no, it is not time to step down. Even if he suffers, Hayes will have to stay in the presidency until the end of his term.
Chapter completed!