According to the official definition of the word "speculation", it refers to the trading behavior of seizing opportunities based on judgment of the market, and taking advantage of the price differences in the market to make profits from buying and selling.
The purpose of speculation is very straightforward, which is to take advantage of market fluctuations and obtain price difference profits.
In this case, of course, the shorter the time it takes to complete the entire process, the better, and the larger the price difference between the two ends, the better.
And this means that speculation is high-risk.
Because the closer the two conditions of short time and large price difference are met, the more severe the market fluctuations will be.
Naturally, the possibility of uncontrollable accidents is higher.
From this perspective, speculation obviously has a certain element of gambling, and sometimes it is even equivalent to gambling.
And this is why Hong Yanwu is afraid that the "Hai Bangzi" will indulge in it.
But the interesting thing is that things in the world are often not equal enough.
If we were to focus on Hong Yanwu, we would find that everything he did was, in essence, speculation.
Such as speculating on sea cucumbers, reselling movie tickets, buying foreign exchange coupons, and hoarding tobacco and alcohol.
This is undoubtedly a standard speculative behavior that relies on "short-term and fast", aiming at the price difference of temporary demand imbalance, to achieve rapid accumulation of wealth.
Even when he came up with the idea to let the "general" take over the beach in Bincheng, set up a clothing market himself, and collect stamps, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, seal stones, etc., he was no exception.
Because its purpose and original intention is also to seek price differences to buy low prices and wait for appreciation to make profits.
Rather than really wanting to do something practical and become a contributor and participant in promoting social and economic progress.
If compared with standard speculation, the only difference is that the operation cycle is longer and the concealment is stronger.
But this is determined by the scarcity of investment targets and the extremely special characteristics of the current era.
Because if it had not gone in a big circle and come back again, it would have been necessary to reshape the socio-economic and ideological specific historical period.
It is absolutely impossible for such an underestimated and perfect bargain-hunting opportunity to arise.
Although the time period for value to be rediscovered in the future may seem a bit long, if compared with the period from public-private partnership to reform and opening up, or even compared with the great cycle of economic and cultural rise and fall in our country, it actually appears to be very short.
Therefore, it is precisely for this reason that this "slow" speculation is safer and the benefits are more abundant.
Anyway, all in all, whether it is standard speculation or disguised speculation, this fully reflects the benefits of Hong Yanwu as a reborn person.
Unlike anyone else, he has a very good understanding of the future social value trend and has rich speculation experience and insights.
Through various techniques and operations, the risk of speculation is reduced to a point equivalent to zero.
In addition, he himself comes from a eccentric background, and from the bottom of his heart, he likes to find new ways.
It is no wonder that he has a mentality of "only state officials are allowed to set fires, but the common people are not allowed to light lamps".
While trying his best to advise the "general" to be prudent and careful, he himself started to implement new speculative behaviors with great interest.
Of course, we have to say here that some people are born with certain talents.
Because if this point is not established, it will be difficult to explain why Hong Yanwu was able to figure out a new "doorway" just by visiting the Song family once.
"Naughty boy", "Shunzi", and other brothers who came out of the "bitter kiln" were all settled very properly.
Moreover, their lives are no worse than those of other brothers.
What exactly is this about?
Daqing Hong Yanwu came up with the idea after witnessing with his own eyes the situation in which the Song family was overcrowded with "tributes" and how the family was deeply worried about rejecting countless gifts.
In fact, the increase in the price of tobacco and alcohol at the end of last year has already explained the problem. The long-term shortage of high-end and high-end tobacco and alcohol is not just a problem of the increase in social purchasing power.
There is another very important reason, which is the unhealthy trend of spending public funds, treating guests and giving gifts.
And don't forget, in the past, Director Song was the only official in the Song family, but now Song Guofu is also a powerful cadre.
As a result, the Song family was extremely lively during the Spring Festival of 1982.
Subordinates of the Grain Bureau, or fraternal units, as well as large and small companies within Xicheng District, all sent special personnel to find the Song family with large and small bags, and almost broke down the door of the Song family.
The most ridiculous thing is that although those who gave the gifts wanted to kowtow and beg the Song family and his son to accept the gifts.
But most of these people don't really want anything from each other.
Rather, it is just out of a kind of "admiration" for power, hoping not to be "slapped" at work, and not to be "stuck" in doing things. It is enough.
Everyone is silently agreeing with an unexplained truth.
If you give a gift, you may not be remembered, but if you don't, chances are you will be remembered.
Therefore, the "god" that should be worshiped must be worshiped no matter what. Don't offend others!
But it happened that Director Song they met was one of the few officials in the officialdom who understood the importance and had an extremely clear mind.
Not only did he have a bottom line that he abided by, but in order to prevent his son from making mistakes in this regard, he often reminded Song Guofu not to lose his head and never reach out randomly.
In addition, in order to reward his friends for their efforts in the clothing night market, Hong Yanwu would provide a sufficient supply of "big preserved fruits", cigarettes and wine every month.
Moreover, I had made it clear to him in advance that if I needed anything financially, I could ask for it at any time. There was no need to make the same mistakes as an outsider and let others take advantage of him.
As a result, this Spring Festival, the Song family has become a purely human tug-of-war battlefield.
The pushback and rejection not only made many "worshippers" feel extremely embarrassed, but the two "gods" themselves complained endlessly. It was really exhausting for both parties, and both sides suffered losses.
As for how the Song family and his son dealt with the situation in the end, we won’t go into detail here.
From then on, during the three major festivals every year, the Song family, who suffered deeply, had to stay away from other places, so we will not ignore it for the time being.
Let’s just mention Hong Yanwu. What idea did he come up with regarding this matter?
Hi, as the saying goes, one leaf knows the autumn.
Hong Yanwu keenly thought of the atmosphere of the entire officialdom and the relationship between people in the entire society.
Think about it, the Song family father and son can control themselves, but most other people can't.
The temperature of today's economic boom will definitely stimulate people to have strong material desires.
What's more, even Director Song's house has a lot of high-end tobacco and alcohol, expensive tea, ginseng and deer antlers.
Because sometimes it is official entertainment between units and consumption of public funds.
So having said that, no matter how honest a cadre is, once he has achieved this position, it is impossible for him to be completely free from oil and smell, and to be as clear as water and as bright as a mirror.
Therefore, from another perspective, I am afraid that most officials now have an endless supply of these high-end consumer goods at home.
And if there are too many of these things, they will often become a burden.
Just like Director Wei who helped him get his old house back, he had nowhere to put the gifts he received at home, and he couldn't bear to give them away or throw them away.
But as for the common people, they want to buy it but can’t.
If something really happens, you have to go out of your way to buy cigarettes and alcohol to honor these bastards.
In other words, these gifts are benefits!
Why doesn't he let "Shunzi" and "Naughty" lead people to recycle tobacco and alcohol?
He has already had the shipping channel. No one understands the big price difference better than him.
What's more important is that the families of these officials often have really good things, but they themselves are not aware of it.
For example, the cigarettes and alcoholic beverages that the "little wife" "bought" from Director Wei last time with false intentions were a huge profit even if measured by real business.
Because many of them are aged wines from previous years.
Take "Moutai" as an example, "Three Revolutions", "Sunflower", and "Three Major Sunflowers" are all Moutai produced in special historical periods, and will have a special status in the Tibetan community in the future.
If the price is charged at the same price as ordinary Moutai, wouldn’t it be a huge profit?
What's more, looking back, it's really an era when power-for-money transactions are prevalent.
But many people like to stuff more valuable things into gift boxes.
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