Chapter 98 [Luring the Enemy Deep] (5000 words per month
Chapter 98 [Luring the enemy deeper] (5,000 words added! Please vote for me!)
Author: Ren Zhufei
Chapter 98 [Luring the enemy deeper] (5,000 words added! Please vote for me!)
In the private room of Lu Yu Teahouse, Lin Zhichao, Li Shauji, and He Tian and He Shanheng met.
In Hong Kong today, the two companies with the most gold should be Hang Seng Bank and Cheung Kong Bank.
Although Yangtze River Bank cannot compare with Hang Seng Bank, He Tian and He Shanheng guessed that Lin Zhichao had at least 12,000 taels (actually more than 15,000 taels), and his strength should not be underestimated.
This meeting was He Shanheng's suggestion, and the purpose was self-evident - the two parties wanted to exchange views without causing market turmoil.
"Lin Sheng, our two companies have the most gold now. Once we cash out at the same time, it will easily cause the market to fall sharply, so I invite you all to have a simple exchange of opinions." He Shanheng said straightforwardly.
Although he was good at speculating on gold, how could Lin Zhichao know what he was doing?
Therefore, in terms of current magnanimity, He Shanheng is not as good as Lin Zhichao; Hang Seng will have 45,000 taels of gold in hand (not all of it has arrived in Hong Kong, only a small part is in hand). If it can be cashed out smoothly, it will make a lot of profits.
Of course, it also depends on their cash-out level.
"Brother Shan, you have to believe in the strength of Shanghai-based gold merchants and financiers. The tens of thousands of taels of gold in your hands can be fully digested by the market." Lin Zhichao said calmly.
He Tian and He Shanheng paused for a moment, then returned to normal.
It turned out that they thought Lin Zhichao was testing the amount of gold in Hang Seng Silver.
But since they took the initiative to make the appointment, they must also express their sincerity.
He Tian immediately said: "We did import tens of thousands taels of gold, but a lot of it is still on the way. It's not like Lin Sheng has already settled down on Diaoyutai."
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "I only have a little over 10,000, and the mortgage is with the Bank of East Asia. Besides, gold will continue to rise, and I don't plan to cash out just yet. And please don't worry, I won't smash the market, and cashing out will definitely be okay."
Slow down, so you don’t need to worry that I will destroy such a good chess piece. Let’s strive for this time so that all of us Cantonese gold merchants can have enough to eat.”
Having said this, everyone felt 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 wealthy people from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai come to Hong Kong, they may not all have 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 they will naturally buy gold one after another.
Of course, the same is true for local citizens. It can be said that Hong Kong’s per capita gold possessions should currently be among the highest in the world.
This is one of the big environments!
The real key is that gold speculators from Shanghai have become red-eyed and have begun to follow the trend and speculate in gold prices.
He Shanheng said happily: "Okay! Let's pay attention to each other's methods of cashing out. It is best not to cause too much turmoil in the market."
At this time, Lin Zhichao suddenly said: "Instead of following the market and cashing out, it is better to do the market again, so that we can complete the cashing out as quickly and as efficiently as possible."
Now that they have formed an 'alliance', Lin Zhichao simply adds another fire, trying to make enough money at once, and then withdraw from the market.
He Shanheng and He Tian were immediately interested. Although this young man was not as powerful as Hang Seng Bank, his vision and methods were definitely brilliant.
"What Lin Sheng said is that we should add more fire to speculate on the market? However, market speculation must also take advantage of the east wind. Although the current ban on pure gold trade is the east wind, if we want to add greater results, it is obviously not enough.
." He Shanheng said with a smile.
He knew in his heart that Lin Zhichao must have felt that the situation in the mainland was another east wind.
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "The good old man asked why you, Hang Seng Bank, suddenly ordered a large amount of gold. He knew the truth. He was definitely not guessing that the Hong Kong government intended to ban the speculation of pure gold. It was because he thought that the army was marching to the Central Plains, and the battle across the river would be a fight.
Devastated, Nanjing and Shanghai stock markets went JF one after another."
It is no longer a secret, but Lin Zhichao said more firmly that this is the ticket.
Sure enough, the expressions of He Shanheng and He Tian changed slightly. They just felt that a war in Jiangnan was inevitable, but this one felt that it would be devastating.
This illustrates a problem: gold will rise very high in a short period of time!
"Okay, let's add fire! But the two of us are definitely not enough, so we have to contact other Cantonese gold dealers, especially Chaozhou gold speculators, to ask them to raise the price of gold." He Shanheng said.
"You don't need too many people to participate! After all, the Wei Shui guys in the Shanghai stock market have already fallen into the trap, so we don't have to worry about not having more followers."
"makes sense"
Soon, everyone agreed on a strategy. To put it bluntly, it was simple, which was to raise the price of gold and lure the Weishui guys in the Shanghai stock market to take the bait.
These Weishui guys are not familiar with the local market, and they do not understand that Guangdong gold merchants have a large number of gold import channels. They only know that gold will rise and rise.
In late April, after NJ was liberated, the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the financial center of China, was in panic. Funds and personnel were withdrawn to Hong Kong. As a result, a large number of rich and well-dressed wealthy people appeared on the streets of Central. They spent huge sums of money, which Hong Kong people had never seen before.
Such lavish squandering can be called "Shanghai style".
These wealthy businessmen are not only wealthy businessmen, but also generals and politicians who have stepped down from the Republic of China. They deplore their lost power and interests, but are unwilling to face the reality. They always think that Eagle Sauce will never let the JF Army
If they succeed, they will definitely send the U.S. military to intervene in the Chinese battlefield. When the time comes, the Soviet Union will also send troops. Then the Third World War will break out, and the G Army will counterattack, and they can go back arrogantly and regain their former glory.
When these wealthy Weishui guys come to Hong Kong, they either participate in gold speculation or horse racing, and become drunk and dreamy.
In the gold and silver trade market, Lin Zhichao and Liao Baoshan were chatting on the second floor and watching the situation below.
"Brother, how's it going? With the current market conditions, we don't have to worry, those people will flock to us." Liao Baoshan said with a smile.
In the past week, Chaozhou gold merchants such as Liao Baoshan and Chen Bichen have stepped up their buying efforts and raised the price of gold, causing gold to skyrocket. Of course, their buying intensity is far less than that of the wealthy people in the Shanghai stock market.
"Indeed! The channel for gold to be listed is completely open. Hong Kong people are buying gold. The situation is great." Lin Zhichao lamented the madness of gold.
Liao Baoshan said regretfully: "What a pity! The share given to me by Aomen and Anhui Gold was too small, and it was Hang Seng Bank that took advantage of it." After saying that, he looked at Lin Zhichao seriously.
You know, this time it was Lin Zhichao who persuaded a few of them Chaozhou gold merchants, hoping to add fuel to the gold and silver trading market and ensure that they all make money. This is naturally feasible, not to mention Lin Zhichao's eloquence and analysis of the situation.
However, Liao Baoshan and others found that the Yangtze River Bank was only small in and small out, and it seemed that it did not have the bold style before.
So they speculated that the sudden shortage of gold in Omen was because He Xian was sold to Hang Seng Bank and Yangtze River Bank. Otherwise, Lin Zhichao would not be so enthusiastic in inviting everyone to add gold.
Lin Zhichao said generously: "I bought some in advance, but it's really not much. As far as I know, Hang Seng Bank has a lot of gold. But everyone has money to make, so there is no need to worry about it."
At the beginning, he also raised the price of gold for Chaozhou gold merchants. Although the profit was not much, it was indeed a profit.
"That makes sense! Looking at the bullies below, I know that gold will rise to HK$600 this time! What do you think?" Liao Baoshan asked again.
At this time, he no longer dared to peek at Lin Zhichao. To put it bluntly, Lin Zhichao might even have reached some kind of agreement with Hang Seng Bank.
"Let's see! The South J is set, and there is also the Shanghai stock market. The results should be available in May or June. But now gold is more than 560 Hong Kong dollars, and 600 is definitely not a problem."
After exchanging opinions, both of them set their sights on the patio downstairs. They saw crowds of people and busy trading, a scene like a bull market.
At night, several gold speculators in the Shanghai stock market and the financial community gathered together to exchange opinions.
"Today gold has risen sharply again, and I have made tens of thousands more Hong Kong dollars in my account, so I am treating you tonight!" Huang Caifu from Tianbao Tower said boldly.
He arrived in Hong Kong in January, with a net worth of millions of Hong Kong dollars, which can be said to be very wealthy. However, when he arrived in Hong Kong, he couldn't find anything to do, so he became obsessed with gold speculation. Unexpectedly, he easily made hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars.
This made him more determined to speculate in gold.
"Haha, everyone makes money, but Brother Huang earns the most and spends the most money, so he deserves your treat. Don't you think so?" Gold merchant Xu Shijie said with a smile.
"Yes, yes, then we will kill him tonight!"
Everyone was booing and the scene was very lively.
While they were drinking and raising money, Huang Caifu said: "Brothers, if this situation continues, I think it is possible for the price of gold to rise to 700,800 Hong Kong dollars per tael. So, I have been raising funds recently. If you have any channels and extra funds, you might as well borrow them.
Give it to me and I guarantee the highest interest rate. Of course, if you are also planning to add additional funds, just pretend I didn’t say anything."
Human desires are unlimited. When he saw gold soaring, Huang Caifu was no longer willing to invest all his wealth. Instead, he wanted to borrow more money to invest so that he could earn more.
He originally had a capital of 2 million Hong Kong dollars and could only buy less than 40 lots, but he bought another 40 lots today. He thought that if he bought 40 lots today, he did not need to pay it off immediately. He would only need to pay it off three days later.
If you sell it again, you can get the difference in price increase.
Xu Shijie said at this time: "I can't squeeze out any funds here. I cashed out some gold from the gold and silver market and sold it in the mainland. This business has been very hot recently!"
Everyone was suddenly surprised. Someone advised: "Everyone comes to Hong Kong to make a living, why do you go to the mainland to do business?"
Xu Shijie said confidently: "What's the matter? It doesn't matter who is in charge, I am doing my business! Isn't it illegal to do something that you and I agree on?"
"It makes sense! Many properties and assets in the mainland are now very cheap. If you buy them at the bottom, you might get a bargain." Another gold dealer agreed.
In fact, even at this time, there are still many entrepreneurs and wealthy people staying in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai.
It is said that Du Yuesheng sold all the houses in the Shanghai market for 400,000 US dollars, and then brought the funds to Hong Kong and lived in Canal Road. He stayed behind closed doors every day, living on a few dollars and sleeping with the Emperor.
It can be seen that although the Shanghai stock market is about to change, the properties are not worthless, and many people are buying the bottom!
Huang Caifu was stunned, wondering how the topic had gone astray. It turned out that everyone seemed to be participating in Xu Shijie's topic.
He understood that he had fed the dog today and could not borrow money.
"Okay, okay, if you don't lend me a loan, I'll find someone else. When I make a lot of money in the future, you won't want me to help you!" Huang Caifu thought to himself.
Moreover, Huang Caifu thought to himself, even if no one lent him money, he could still buy dozens more lots (leverage). After all, the gold and silver trading market did not trade on the spot.
As gold gets higher and higher, the appetite of these Shanghai stock market bullies is also getting bigger and bigger. Everyone is crazy about it and speculating on gold prices.
In the evening, Lin Zhichao had no social activities and just returned home to have dinner with his family.
During the dinner, Wu Wenying complained: "The prices in Hong Kong have suddenly risen sharply. The wholesale price of Qimei rice is 82 Hong Kong dollars per load (100 kilograms). Last month it only cost 62 Hong Kong dollars. Other prices have also increased.
, I heard that firewood has increased to 9 Hong Kong dollars per load, which has increased by 1 Hong Kong dollar, and oil is 230 Hong Kong dollars per load."
Although there are servants at home, Wu Wenying still controls the family's expenses. She has a certain level of education, which comes from the teachings of Lin Zhichao's father.
Naturally, the Lin family does not burn firewood, but uses gas. However, most households in Hong Kong burn firewood, so firewood is also an important material.
After hearing that the price of rice soared by 30%, Lin Zhichao said: "The war has spread to the south, and these supplies will naturally rise sharply. Mom, don't complain, as long as we keep it up, we will get through the difficulties. Later, I will give the workers in the factory a rise in price
When it comes to salary, I can only worry about my own family affairs."
Wu Wenying immediately said happily: "This is a good thing. My grandson will be born soon, so take it as a good deed."
Lin Zhichao was noncommittal. He did not raise wages for that reason, but understood that under such circumstances, raising wages was in line with the trend.
Not surprisingly, when prices rise so high, trade unions are bound to take the opportunity to organize strikes to seek benefits for workers and unite all those who can be united.
Of course, those who went on strike were all British-owned companies, such as trams, ferries, gas, telephones, milk, docks, etc. Who said they had a monopoly on these industries.
Strikes in Chinese private factories are still very difficult. If you don't do it, some people will do it, and they won't even talk to you.
In fact, starting from February this year, the Hong Kong government has increased subsidies for civil servants. At the same time, the Hong Kong government has also increased certain fees. From January to April, it has increased cigarette taxes, radio license fees, and excrement cleaning fees.
Stamp duty. In addition, telephone bills and haircut fees have also increased, making Shengdou residents feel overwhelmed.
Lin Zhichao decided to consider a salary increase because the added value of Yangtze River Industrial's products is high and can be appropriately increased. If he was one of those copycat factories, he would naturally consider a salary increase carefully and wait and see the situation before making any decisions.
Tang Caiyun expressed her own opinion at this time, saying: "A salary increase is a good thing, but we must take the situation into consideration. Cheung Kong Holdings has nearly 500 employees. If each person's salary is increased by 10 Hong Kong dollars, it will be 60,000 Hong Kong dollars a year. Generally speaking,
Our factory really can’t afford such a huge extra expense.”
She was instilled with the idea of a 'capitalist' by Lin Zhichao, and she was no longer a woman who could talk on paper. What's more, Tang Caiyun also knew that Lin Zhichao was a good boss, and the wages of workers in Yangtze River Industry were not low, compared to the entire manufacturing industry.
Telephones, foreign affairs, seamen, trams, electric lights, gas, naval docks, Kowloon Dockyard, Taikoo Dockyard, coppersmithing, government and military medicine, postal service, motorcycles, milk, British Tobacco, etc., their workers' salary is only 80 Hong Kong dollars.
The salary of skilled workers at Cheung Kong Industries can reach 80 to 100 Hong Kong dollars. Of course, the salary of most workers is only 50 to 80 Hong Kong dollars, and food and accommodation are not included.
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Of course I won't do this kind of thing. The maximum salary increase is HK$5. If this kind of thing is increased at one time, the appetite of the workers will become bigger and bigger."
You can show that you are a good boss, but you must not stand out and be out of touch with the masses. Cheung Kong Industrial's salary can be considered a high level in the manufacturing industry, but it must not be a leading level.
So in fact, the overall salary level of Cheung Kong Industrial is still not as good as those of British-owned factories, it can only be said to be about the same. If compared with other Chinese-owned factories, it is slightly better, with salaries ranging from 30 to 60 in factories.
After dinner.
Lin Zhichao came to his sister's room, intending to have a chat and get some psychological counseling.
"Xin'er, why haven't you and your brother talked less recently?" Lin Zhichao sat on a chair and said to Lin Xiner who was sitting on the edge of the bed.
Lin Xiner suddenly felt aggrieved and whispered: "I thought my brother had no time to care about me because he liked Sister Caiying."
Lin Zhichao suddenly realized that it was for this reason that Lin Xiner thought he regarded Tang Caiying as his sister and was a little jealous.
"Haha, I like you Sister Caiying!"
Lin Xiner immediately lowered her head, clutching her school uniform skirt in her hands, obviously feeling a little unhappy.
"However, my love is not for my sister, but for wanting her to be your second sister-in-law."
When Lin Xiner heard this, she suddenly raised her head and said happily: "Really?"
Lin Zhichao smiled and nodded and said, "What? Is there any problem?"
Lin Xiner showed a sweet smile and said: "Although it is a bit unexpected, it seems to be good, so that we can be together in the future."
"Why don't you girl get married and stay together from now on?"
"Brother! I don't want to get married. I will work for you from now on."
Lin Zhichao did not dwell on this topic, but said: "Sister Caiying, be my insider, and tell me if you find anything. Of course, now is not the time, and you sister Caiyun has not passed the test. So.
, keep it a secret for my brother!”
"Okay, brother!"
After chatting for a while, Lin Zhichao left Lin Xiner's boudoir. Now he is cultivating this sister as a confidant, chasing girls for him now, and working for him in the future.
Back in the bedroom, Tang Caiyun was lying on her side on the bed. Lin Zhichao stepped forward and stroked her belly, feeling the seven months of life.
"Husband, will something happen to Hong Kong? Since the end of last year, the Hong Kong government has added 6,000 new troops. There are more than 30,000 soldiers in Hong Kong! Also, in the annual budget announced by the Hong Kong government last month, a total of 1.8
Of the 100 million Hong Kong dollars, 26 million will be used to expand the military and police." Tang Caiyun said slightly worriedly.
The Lin family is super rich!
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Don't worry, Hong Kong is very stable, so just rest assured! What's more, I plan to buy a boat next month, and our family will be ready to leave at any time."
Tang Caiyun breathed a sigh of relief immediately!
However, her worries just reflect the worries of other people in Hong Kong, and this worry has not yet expanded. Once Guangdong is invaded, Hong Kong will really be frightened.
Lin Zhichao, who understands history, not only doesn't have to worry, he can even buy some assets at the bottom. This is his opportunity to distance himself from other rich people.