The April sunshine shines through the glass window into the principal's office at Hogwarts, illuminating everything in the office extremely brightly. The gloomy feeling of the old castle that used to be in the whole house is swept away.
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The current war situation is as exciting to Ryan and the others as today's weather. Therefore, taking advantage of this party, everyone began to discuss the arrangements for many things after the war in the principal's office. After all, this war has made the entire
British society was completely torn apart, so there will be a lot of things to deal with after the war.
Therefore, when the war situation has begun to show signs of light, Ryan and the others now need to make some general preparations in advance. This can avoid unnecessary losses caused by mistakes made after the war is truly won.
Fortunately, due to the experience of the last war, there is no need for everyone to discuss the series of things regarding the treatment of war criminals and post-war reconstruction. Just follow the cases that have been left in the past. At most, this time
There are more sinners who need to be judged, and everyone needs to invest more energy in judging. Therefore, there is no need to discuss anything.
But in addition, there are some situations that have never happened before and do require advance arrangements, such as the United Wizards Bank of Britain. Its existence will definitely break Gringotts' current financial monopoly on the British wizarding world.
Obviously, Professor Dumbledore also noticed this. So after planning the attack on London, the first post-war issue discussed was the issue of the United Wizards Bank of Britain.
"Now, the first thing we need to discuss is the status of the United Wizards Bank of Britain after the war." Dumbledore looked at the other people in the room and said. "Of course, today I also invited Mr. Xiong Duosu, the president of the bank, and
Let’s discuss this issue together.”
After saying that, Professor Dumbledore released his Phoenix Patronus. The silver Patronus flew around the office and then disappeared directly into the wall. A few minutes later, a furry and chubby figure pushed away
The door came in.
"Good morning, nice to meet you." After entering the door, Xiong Duosu clasped his paws together and raised them to his chest, then leaned forward slightly and bowed to everyone. And several people in the office
They also stood up and returned gifts to the panda man in their own way.
"Ah, Mr. Xiong Duosu, please sit down. Professor Dumbledore stood up from his chair and spoke specifically in Mandarin. Then he waved his wand and conjured a chair as big as a sofa beside Ryan and others, beckoning everyone to sit down.
Down.
"Mr. Principal, what's the reason you came to me today?" Xiong Duosu said with a simple and honest smile on the bear's face, but if there is a Chinese alchemist here, he will definitely know about this panda.
He has definitely found a good opportunity to make money, and now he is using his race-specific advantages to find ways to lower the vigilance of his negotiating opponents.
Of course, Dumbledore definitely didn't know about this kind of thing, and because he had devoted most of his life to education, he was not very good at this kind of business negotiation, so the principal directly said that he was looking for a panda this time.
What is it for.
"Mr. Xiong Duosu," Dumbledore said, "you know that we are about to win this war, so we have to make some arrangements now about post-war issues, the most important of which is about that room
Bank matters."
"I understand, Mr. Dumbledore." Xiong Duosu raised a paw and said. "As an issuing bank of currency, it is definitely not feasible to be in the hands of foreigners. So I think today you should hope that we hand over the bank.
control, right?”
"Yes, that's right." Ms. Bones said in a low voice. Xiong Duosu's straightforwardness made Dumbledore and Bones a little embarrassed, because it seemed like they were the kind of people who would burn bridges across rivers. In the end,
After taking advantage of others in times of crisis, now it is time to reap the rewards and exclude others. However, for the financial independence of the British wizarding community, some things have to be done.
"That's good. I like straightforward people like you when doing business." The panda patted his thigh with his paw and said, "Actually, we have received domestic instructions. They think this situation is just
A temporary measure in some emergency situation. We can give 28.1% of the shares to the British Ministry of Magic to help the British Ministry of Magic make up the shares to an absolute majority of 50.1%."
Having said this, Xiong Duosu reached out and picked up a piece of baked golden honey snack from the plate on Dumbledore's table, ate it, and then continued, "Because we were prepared before, we also help you.
People have trained a group of manpower. Now as long as those personnel in important positions are withdrawn, your people will be able to take over quickly."
"Thank you so much." Ms. Bones said excitedly. Considering how greedy the goblins were in the past, she thought she would have many difficulties in getting the bank back. But she didn't expect these pandas to be so easy to talk to and even talk to them.
Helped them cultivate a group of technical personnel who can directly take over the bank.
"By the way, what price do we have to pay to get these things back?" After being excited for a while, Ms. Bones finally realized a very important question, because it was obvious that such a large amount of business could not be given away for free.
"It's very simple. It's enough that you increase the current market price by 15% within two months based on the shares we handed over to you. This includes all personnel training costs and technology transfer costs.
"Xiong Duosu said.
This requirement is not too high, and can even be said to be very conscientious. Of course, Xiong Duosu did not lose money. After all, the bank’s investment was very small at the beginning, and the money earned from selling the shares now has already covered the cost at that time.
More than 20 times. And they can still retain the remaining 21.9% of the shares to bring long-term benefits to themselves
Not to mention that as the pioneers of the Chinese magic world going overseas, they have successfully gained the favor of the British magic world and truly established a foothold here. Therefore, this investment is very successful for the Pandaren.
"Of course, of course, the price you offered is very, very reasonable." Ms. Bones said sheepishly, "But we may not be able to come up with that much money within the time you specified."
Ms. Bones is telling the truth. The war for more than half a year has indeed put a huge financial burden on the Ministry of Magic, and bonds have been issued several times. Considering that most of the people standing here have little money, these last few
More than 90% of the bonds were bought by Ryan at 10% or 95% off the face price with various materials and hard currency needed by the Ministry of Magic.
Therefore, Ms. Bones was a little embarrassed and turned to look at Ryan after saying that she had no money: "Mr. Liang, that -"
"We need to borrow money again, right?" Ryan looked very generous, "How many years do you plan to borrow this time?"
"I think it might be twenty years." At this point, Ms. Burns became even more embarrassed. "Because you borrowed too much money before, the Ministry of Magic may not be able to pay back the money you borrowed in a short time. So.
Rather than being embarrassed about not being able to get the money, I might as well choose someone with a longer tenure."
"The three-year interest rate is 4%, the five-year interest rate is 5%, and the ten-year interest rate is 8%." Ryan said the interest rate the Ministry of Magic had asked him to give when borrowing money. "If it is 20 years, what interest rate will you give?"
"13.5%," Ms. Bones blurted out. It seemed that she had discussed it with other people in the Ministry of Magic before coming. The interest rate was not low, but it was different from the greedy goblins when they borrowed money from Gringotts.
Compared with the interest rate we want, Lane can definitely be regarded as a conscientious creditor.
"Of course," Ryan nodded, and then said to Xiong Duosu next to him, "This way, Uncle Duosu, I will go directly to the bank with you in a while and give you the money. Ms. Bones will also follow.
Go over and sign the loan documents."
"Very good." "No problem." One Bear and the other nodded at the same time. After finally confirming that the business was concluded, Professor Dumbledore clapped his hands gently to summon a house elf and then gave a few instructions, "Domestic elf"
The elf nodded and disappeared.
Soon the house elf appeared in the office with a wine bottle and several glasses on a silver tray. Dumbledore used his wand to open the cork of the bottle and directed the bottle to pour the mead into all the glasses, and then
Have the house elves hand these cups to everyone in the office.
"Cheers to our successful cooperation!" After seeing everyone get the wine glasses, Dumbledore smiled and raised the wine glass in his hand.