Cao Yunshang is preparing close-fitting clothes for Chu Huan.
"When you go to London this time, do you really don't need me to accompany you?"
Chu Huan sat on the sofa in the bedroom, smiled and shook his head and said: "I won't be able to stay there for two days, and I will be back soon. There is no need to go through all the trouble together. Just take good care of Ah Feng at home!"
Cao Yunshang nodded, and then said: "But this time we are in Keswick territory, so we should be careful in everything."
Chu Huan said: "There is nothing to worry about. Henry Keswick has opponents like us in Hong Kong, and he also has his own political opponents in London. As long as we find the right person, there will be a solution to this matter!"
Cao Yunshang put the last piece of clothing in the suitcase, then sat next to Chu Huan and asked with a smile: "So, you actually already have a plan to deal with it?"
Chu Huan took Cao Yunshang into his arms. Not only did Cao Yunshang not lose any of her charm after giving birth to Chu Shifeng, but it actually gave her a more mature flavor.
Breathing in the scent of Cao Yunshang, Chu Huan smiled and said, "If there were no countermeasures, I wouldn't take action at this time."
"Just do it. What are you doing now?"
Cao Yunshang grabbed Chu Huan's weird hand and said coquettishly.
Chu Huan had a smile on his face, and Cao Yunshang's hand naturally couldn't stop Chu Huan's hand.
"After completing the acquisition of Jardine and Land, there won't be anything going on in Xiangjiang, right?" Cao Yunshang no longer stopped Chu Huan's strange moves.
Chu Huan said: "It's almost done. In fact, the only thing left is the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank. But since the acquisition of local banks in Hong Kong has been postponed, there is no need to worry about the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank. Let's wait for two years!"
Chu Huan's voice became softer and softer, while Cao Yunshang's breathing became faster and faster...
The next day!
Chu Huan took Feng Jing and others on a chartered flight to London.
As soon as they walked out of the airport, Chu Huan saw Wu Xiaohui and someone coming to pick them up. "Chairman, everything is ready. Joe Cole will attend a charity dinner hosted by the British royal family tonight. He has already sent someone to deliver the invitation."
Come on, we can just meet at the dinner party!"
Chu Huan nodded. This time Chu Huan brought a team of a hundred people, but more of them were the bodyguards brought by Han Yang. Although Chu Huan believed that at his position, Henry Keswick would not dare to play tricks and use some tricks.
It's a dirty trick, but it's better to be careful in everything.
The group of people walked out of the airport hall, and there were already buses and cars prepared by Ma Jizu outside.
After Chu Huan got into the car, Ma Jizu handed Chu Huan a stack of information and said: "These are all the people Henry Keswick met after he returned to London. Among them are the positions and functions of these people in the British government.
And also their political opponents in the government, etc..."
It is impossible for everyone in any industry to work together.
Xu Ke once said, where there are people, there are rivers and lakes!
This is also true for the British government. Henry Keswick jumped from the Hong Kong business world to the British political world, so his opponents naturally changed from the businessmen in the Hong Kong business world to the British politicians.
Any resources are limited, especially in the political world, where there are pitfalls for every carrot. The higher you go, the fewer pitfalls, and naturally there are more competitors.
Chu Huan took the information from Ma Jizu's hand and began to read it seriously.
The convoy arrived at a mansion in downtown London. Chu Huan knew that when later generations talk about luxury homes in London, they will basically mention the mansion that the famous wealthy people bought in London, but in fact that mansion is now
It is still under construction and has not been completed yet.
Therefore, it is naturally impossible for Chu Huan to buy it. Chu Huan has a total of two residences in London. One is this mansion in the city. It looks ordinary from the outside. It is also a four-townhouse, but the interior decoration is bright.
caught everyone's eyes.
In addition, Chu Huan also bought an old castle on the outskirts of London, where Chu Huan inspected the European business before.
That's where I stayed when I was passing through London.
As for the bodyguards brought by Chu Huan, they have also been settled by Ma Jizu.
Han Yang took a group of people to live in the villa, and more people went to the castle outside London.
The reason why I stayed here was actually to better meet Joe Cole tonight.
"Which of these people can we use, and which ones can't we use?"
Chu Huan sat on the sofa in the study and asked Ma Jizu about the situation here. Feng Jing sat on the other side and took notes.
Ma Jizu said: "I have marked those who can be used cooperatively. I visited these people at noon today. They are still very willing to cooperate with our requirements!"
Feng Jing on the side looked at Ma Jizu with some surprise. In Feng Jing's expectation, she followed Chu Huan to London this time, and she should accompany Chu Huan to visit London's politicians and members of the House of Commons one by one.
But listening to what Chu Huan and Ma Jizu said at this time, it seemed that such a scene would never happen. Chu Huan came here this time more like making overall arrangements, and some specific things seemed to have been completed by Ma Jizu.
only.......
Isn't this a little too simple?
As the person who succeeded Wu Shuhan and served as Chu Huan's full-time secretary, Feng Jing also knew something about Ma Jizu and understood that Ma Jizu had been running contacts for the group in Europe and even spent tens of millions of dollars on this every year.
It was still difficult for Feng Jing to understand what kind of network Ma Jizu had here.
But at this time, listening to his conversation with Chu Huan, Feng Jing understood a truth, that is, although she was not sure what Ma Jizu was doing here, she could be sure of her boss's influence in Europe.
The power is definitely more than those reported by newspapers and media in Xiangjiang.
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I personally sent someone the invitation to the charity dinner that evening.
Although the British royal family has now become the mascot of England, Feng Jing also knows that the mascot of the British royal family is still very influential and can influence the political situation in England!
Chu Huan nodded and said: "I'll leave these people to you. Tonight I will try to get Joe Cole and Thatcher to support us!"
Regarding these relationships, Chu Huan will definitely make some connections in person, but the more important thing for him to come to London this time is to solve the problem of Jardines first, so the meeting with these people can wait until the acquisition of Jardines is over.
Do it again, and when Chu Huan came to London last time, she had already met these people!
Ma Jizu nodded and said, "Yes!"
Later, Ma Jizu said to Chu Huan: "Chairman, before attending tonight's dinner, I made an appointment for you with the British cabinet member, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeffrey. He should be here soon."
Geoffrey Howe, the longest-serving cabinet minister during the Thatcher era, served successively as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Foreign Secretary, and Deputy Prime Minister. It can be said that the cooperation between Geoffrey Howe and Thatcher was very good in the early days.
of.
However, in the later period, when Thatcher began to forcefully implement her new tax system, the two had differences. In the end, Geoffrey Howe resigned from his position in the British government and finally issued an appeal.
"Other Conservative Party members should reconsider their support for the prime minister."
Geoffrey Howe's resignation and appeal can be said to be the prelude to Thatcher's resignation.
But that was in the later stages. At this time, they still have a very close partnership!
Sure enough, not long after, Jeffrey Hao came to Chu Huan's villa in person.
"Chu, it's been more than a year since the last time we met. Have you forgotten your friends in England?"
After meeting Chu Huan, Jeffrey Hao hugged and joked with Chu Huan very happily.
This scene once again refreshed Feng Jing's feelings about Chu Huan's influence in England.
official.
"Jeffrey, you must have forgotten me as a friend. I personally invited you to Hong Kong this year, but you didn't go!"
Chu Huan said with a smile.
Geoffrey Howe got in touch with Ma Jizu when he was the Minister of Trade and Consumer Affairs. At that time, Geoffrey Howe was having a headache over the transportation problems of a batch of British goods in Argentina. You must know that the British
Relations with Argentina have never been good.
Later, the Falklands War broke out.
At that time, Ma Jizu reported the matter to Chu Huan, and Chu Huan helped Jeffrey Hao solve the problem through his relationship with his father-in-law Cao Yunshang and some US dollar offensives.
Later, Ma Jizu took advantage of this opportunity to officially enter the upper class society in England. Of course, in the past few years, Ma Jizu also did some business with Jeffrey Howe's family under the arrangement of Chu Huan.
Everyone gets what they need.
But few people in the company know about these things.
As for what Chu Huan just mentioned, in fact, Chu Huan also invited Jeffrey Hao during Chu Shifeng's 100-day banquet, but Jeffrey Hao did not go to Xiangjiang in person, but only sent someone to send gifts.
"Chu, you know that at that time I was just about to take over the position of Minister of Finance. Coupled with our status relationship, I had no choice but to ask Qiao to say congratulations for you!"
Geoffrey Howe preached with a smile.
Chu Huan laughed and said: "Haha, Jeffrey was joking with you just now, don't take me seriously as my friend!"
The two of them sat opposite each other, and Jeffrey Howe said: "Chu, you came to London in person this time for the purpose of acquiring Jardine Matheson in Hong Kong, right?"
Chu Huanxiao asked: "It's only been spread in London in two days?"
Geoffrey Howe smiled bitterly and said: "How could you not know about such a big thing? And you should know that Henry returned to London earlier than you. This matter has been spread in the cabinet and the House of Commons."
Chu Huan asked: "What's the noise like here?"
Jeffrey Hao shook his head and said: "I'm afraid it's a little disadvantageous for you, Chu. You should know that what Yihe represents is not just an ordinary company, but more of its symbolic significance in Hong Kong. Many people have a negative impression of your company."
There is quite a bit of criticism about Ku wanting to acquire this company.”
Chu Huan nodded to this. Chu Huan understood this situation very well.
After all, when it comes to which countries in the world care about their own face the most, England must be on the list.
In the eyes of many British authorities, he is just a businessman in their colony, and now this businessman wants to acquire their banner group in Hong Kong.
It is difficult for them to have a better view on this matter because of their pride.
"Jeffrey, the acquisition of Jardine Matheson is an important strategic goal of my company. I need your help in this matter!"
Geoffrey Howe smiled bitterly and said: "Chu, when I received the call that you were coming to London, I guessed that you would say this, but you may not know much about our situation in England. Although I am a member of the cabinet, finance minister
Minister, but I also have to pay attention to the influence within the party, the House of Commons, and the cabinet’s views on this matter.”
The old fox makes at least millions of dollars in profits every year. Now that he has come to London in person, he is still trying to push back and forth with him!
"So, it is difficult to succeed in this matter?" Chu Huan leaned on the sofa and said calmly.
Jeffrey Hao said: "Chu, we are friends, very good friends. I personally have a good suggestion. I hope you can listen to it!"
Chu Huan nodded and said: "Of course, as a friend's advice, I will definitely listen carefully!"
Geoffrey Howe said: "Keswick has a great influence in England, and you also understand the status represented by Jardine. I think such a hasty acquisition will definitely make it difficult for you to successfully acquire Jardine, and even
There will be some bad results.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Instead of seeing this kind of scene that none of us want to see, it would be better for me to come forward and persuade Keswick to accept Chu as the major shareholder of Jardine, but Jardine
The management rights of Land and Land remain in the hands of the Keswick family.
In addition, I can also convince Keswick that if their family wants to withdraw from Jardine in the future, how about you, Chu, be the first person to take over?"
Is it possible that the Keswick family will sell Jardine Matheson and Land?
In fact, it is possible. After the problem in Xiangjiang was determined, many Chinese-owned consortiums in Xiangjiang were already interested in Jardine Matheson. Li Jiacheng, Zheng Yutong and others even formed a super consortium to jointly acquire land.
.....In addition, Liu Luanxiong also joined in the fun at that time, but Henry Keswick didn't pay attention to Liu Luanxiong at all. Instead, he was very interested in the super consortium formed by Li Jiacheng and others.
At that time, the ownership of Xiangjiang was determined, and the Keswick family had different views on the future of Xiangjiang, so they once talked about selling the land.
But in the end, the two parties still could not reach an agreement on the price, and Keswick then changed his statement, saying that Jardine Matheson and Land were their most important assets and could not be sold.
At this time, when Geoffrey Howe said these words, it was obvious that he had already met Henry Keswick.
Chu Huan had no doubts about this matter at all, because in the report sent by Ma Jizu, Jeffrey Hao was the most important person.
Chu Huan tapped the leather surface of the sofa, looked at the smiling Jeffrey Hao opposite, and suddenly laughed: "By the way, Jeffrey, you should know that on the day I came, the Dow Jones Index had risen to 81
Order it?"
The cooperation with the Jeffrey Howe family at this stage is more about investing in the North American stock market. Not only the Jeffrey Howe family, but also many British parliamentarians, cabinet ministers, and important members of the two British parties.
Like Sun Investment in South Korea, this is an investment company where Chu Huan made them a community of interests with him.
In November this year, the Dow Jones Index fell below the 800-point mark and dropped to the lowest point of the year at 797 points. At this time, the British Bauhinia Investment Company bought Dow Jones futures.
As an immediate benefit recipient of Bauhinia Investment Company, Jeffrey Howe naturally knew about this matter.
When Chu Huan heard what Chu Huan said, he smiled and said, "Director Chu's investment vision is impressive."
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Misfortune brings blessings and misfortune lies behind. I originally thought that the relationship between you and me was a very sincere friend. But what you said now, Jeffrey, makes me really sad, because the relationship between friends
We should sincerely help each other, rather than giving up our long-term interests for some short-term interests!"
Chu Huan's words made Jeffrey Hao's face change slightly. He knew very well what Chu Huan meant, and some dissatisfaction arose in his heart. Although he and Chu Huan had interests entangled with each other, he also owed something to Chu Huan.
Although it is a favor, he will still be very unhappy if Chu Huan exposes his little thoughts at this time!
"Chu, you have to know that I am the British Chancellor of Finance, and there are some things that I must consider from my position!"
Chu Huan nodded, still with a smile on his face, and said: "This is natural, Jeffrey, you don't need to explain anything. If I were in your position, I would actually make the same choice as you.
And your suggestion is actually helping me, isn't it?"
First, she exposed Jeffrey Hao's situation. Although it was not a big stick to the other party, what Chu Huan said now was a sweet date to Jeffrey Hao.
And Jeffrey Hao also showed his own smile. If possible, he did not want to become an enemy with Chu Huan. As a higher-level figure, Jeffrey Hao naturally knew Chu Huan's influence than more people.
It is definitely better to be friends with Chu Huan than to be enemies with Chu Huan.
So the little bit of embarrassment and anger that Chu Huan had just exposed his mind disappeared at this time.
"But..." At this time, Chu Huan became serious and said, "Jeffrey, you should know that after Jiaku completes the acquisition of Jardine, our Jiaku's development in Xiangjiang will basically
Even if it is over, it is precisely because of this that I can focus more on places other than Hong Kong in the future, so that whether it is the stock market in North America or the stock market in Europe
Industry, as well as the development of mining in Africa and agriculture in South America, can take more of my energy. Then our cooperation will also reach another level. Isn't this what you want to see?
Of?」
Jeffrey Hao was lost in thought by Chu Huan's plan. At this time, what was before him was a very real problem.
Considerations at the national level are still the growth of self-interest!
Chu Huan sat there and did not urge Jeffrey Hao. He knew that Jeffrey Hao would definitely make a very correct decision. Will the acquisition of Jardine really affect the interests of England?
In fact, no, they may use Jardine to make some articles... Just like in another time and space, when the negotiations between the two parties did not develop in the direction that the British hoped, Jardine took the lead in completing the relocation.
the behavior of.
Or was it done at the most critical moment in the negotiations between the two parties? Is this just the personal consideration of Jardine's side?
In fact, no. In fact, this relocation has a lot of political factors. They hope to use the relocation of Yihe to give their hometown some deterrent effect, so that their hometown will think that Xiangjiang has left their British land, and then Xiangjiang's commercial status will be reduced.
will decrease.
This may be Jardine's greatest value in political considerations.
But that will be two or three years later. At this time, the negotiations between the two parties have not yet started. The British side may have such thoughts, but they will definitely not be too strong.
The significance of Yihe at this time is more of a matter of British face.
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This is now the biggest obstacle to Chu Huan’s acquisition of Jardine!
but.......
Does politics need face?
Sometimes it is necessary, and sometimes when the benefits are enough to make their hearts beat, they don’t need to lose face!
Very flexible!
In addition, Jeffrey Hao also needs to consider another issue. He is not Chu Huan's only friend in London. Jeffrey Hao clearly understands that Chu Huan has many friends in London, including those who have the same status as himself.
It also includes those with a higher status than myself, and there are also many rising stars.
If I have to say it, it can even be understood that Chu Huan already has a force in England that is not that close, but definitely has a strong influence.
When he loses Chu Huan, he loses his own personal interests, and when Chu Huan loses himself, it may just be a matter of letting him spend more wealth in London.
After thinking everything through, Jeffrey Howe smiled.
"Of course, Director Chu can accurately predict the development of the North American stock market in Hong Kong. At the same time, I also believe in Director Chu's investments in other overseas places. But this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that we
The friendship between the two parties will not be disturbed by anything!"
Chu Huan also smiled and said: "This is natural. Jeffrey, you are the first friend I met after coming to London. Our relationship is unbreakable!"
At this point, the two of them have basically reached an agreement on the acquisition of Jardine Matheson.
"I have always known that your business is spread all over the world, but I never thought that you are involved in agriculture in South America and mining in Africa. It is really amazing. You must know that these places are not very peaceful!"
It was not yet time to go to the dinner, and Jeffrey Hao did not leave early. Instead, he told Chu Huan about Chu Huan's investment.
Agriculture in South America... In addition to its rich iron ore mines, Brazil is actually an important agricultural country in the world. However, Brazil's rich agricultural land is not in the hands of Brazilians, but is concentrated in large European and American countries.
in the hands of capitalists.
So this also leads to the fact that Brazil, which is the most suitable for agriculture, has people who don’t have enough to eat every year.
But these things have nothing to do with Chu Huan. He just wants to plant in Brazil like many global capitalists.
Why can you do it but I can't?
Regarding this matter, Chu Huan is already preparing to complete the acquisition.
After the Yihe incident, Ma Jizu was asked to go to Brazil to explore the market first.
As for the mining industry in Africa... By the same token, why can European and American capitalists plunder resources anywhere but Chu Huan can't?
As for the so-called military power... Chu Huan really isn't worried about this. At this time, Chu Huan is rich, influential, and well-connected, so it won't be a problem to support a puppet king anywhere.
Now talking to Jeffrey Hao about this matter, Chu Huan has already thought about it a long time ago. Although they can't compare with Chu Huan in terms of wealth, in some places, Chu Huan can't compare with them either.
, that is, they can use their power to command their country's military. Although this is a deterrent force, it does not need to be used.
But actually this is enough.
What's more important is that after they join in and everyone becomes a community of interests, these people's methods will be much more ruthless than mine.
If Chu Huan's bottom line is close to zero, then the bottom line of these people is definitely below zero!
"There are plans to do this now. If you are interested, Jeffrey, after I get Jardine, we can all sit down and talk in detail!"
Geoffrey Howe laughed and said: "Maintaining world peace and ensuring the interests of people around the world have always been the social figures that we in Britain are committed to accomplishing!"
Look, this is why Chu Huan wants to win over them to join. Chu Huan can openly say that he is doing this for his own benefit, and these people always have to find a shiny shell for themselves in these things.
.
It looks bright and beautiful from a distance, but looks dirty and dirty up close.
With this major premise in mind, the discussion between Chu Huan and Jeffrey Hao became more and more enjoyable.
Soon, it was time for the charity dinner tonight, and Chu Huan and Jeffrey Howe went to the hotel together.
On the other side, Henry Keswick, who arrived in London earlier than Chu Huan, also already knew the news of Chu Huan's arrival in England.
"Huh, Chu Huan's trip to London this time is destined to be a useless trip!" The real future successor of the Keswick family, Simon Keswick, was right next to Henry Keswick.
In fact, after Henry Keswick left Xiangjiang, Simon Keswick has been working in Jardine. However, when he was in Xiangjiang, he was very low-key, so you can't see him in many things.
This time it was about the life and death of Jardine and Land, so he followed Henry Keswick back to London.
"Jeffrey Hao has already gone to find Chu Huan. I believe that when Chu Huan saw Jeffrey Hao appear, he already knew that his visit to London this time was of no use!"
Simon Keswick continued his sermon.
Henry Keswick nodded and said: "Tonight at the dinner, I will ask Chu Huan to give up part of the shares of Jardine Matheson and Land, but it is inevitable for him to become the major shareholder of these two consortiums.
You still have to work together, so don’t let the evening get too tense!”