1850 American Gold Tycoon

"You are right, the identities of these people are indeed not simple."

Vanderbilt looked in the direction Liang Yao pointed and said.

"James King, president of the New York Chamber of Commerce, is currently the president of the Erie Railroad Company, the largest railroad company in the United States.

Thomas W. Ward, agent for Baring Brothers in New York, and prior to his transfer to New York was agent for Baring Brothers in Boston.

Auguste Belmont, Rothschild agent in New York. "

"Those are indeed very important people."

Liang Yao said.

Regarding James King, Liang Yao learned about this person in detail when he learned about the Erie Railroad Company.

This man's father was one of the founding fathers of the United States and one of the first two senators in New York State.

A close friend of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, who proposed the famous revolving door plan.

As for the Baring Brothers, it is even more of a heavyweight company and is a company owned by the Baring family, one of the most prominent families in Europe.

As early as the colonial period, the Baring family had a profound influence in North America.

The world's largest commercial bank in this era, Barings Bank, with a capital of more than 7 million pounds, is also an asset of the Barings family.

The Rothschild family, which was mythical in later generations, had not yet eclipsed the Baring family in the limelight at this time.

The success of the Baring family is not only in business, but also produced two earls in the British Empire, and served in key positions such as ambassador to the United States and governor-general of India.

This shows the influence of Barings Bank in the British Empire.

From the early 19th century to the middle of the 19th century, the Bahrain family was in its most prosperous and glorious era.

During the great economic crisis in Europe in 1839, the central bank of the British Empire fell into a financial crisis. It was Barings Bank that rescued the central bank of the British Empire.

In 1847, Barings Bank also rescued the Bank of France in the same way.

The Bank of Paris was involved in the Louisiana Purchase of the United States in 1803 and the reconstruction of France after the Battle of Waterloo.

The influence of the Baring family is not limited to the British Empire. At the Congress of Vienna, the British, Austrian, Prussian, and Russian powers asked the Baring family to provide guarantees, which shows the great influence and trust of the Baring family among the European powers and the United States. .

Bahrain Brothers can be seen in almost all important affairs around the world. Rather than saying that it is a company, it is better to say that it is a great power, a big family with great wealth.

As for the Rothschild family, it is indeed a famous family in Europe at this time, but it is slightly inferior to the Baring family.

In line with the principle of not putting all eggs in one basket, the Rothschild family has three branches in Europe.

These three branches are in the German region, the French region, and the British region.

To be precise, August Belmont was the representative of the Rothschild family in England in New York.

It's a pity that Rothschild did not spread its branches in the United States, otherwise the family's glory might have continued into the post-Cold War era.

"My shipping company in Nicaragua negotiated it with these people."

Vanderbilt's face darkened.

"Thirty years ago, President Monroe called America an America for Americans. In fact, to this day, America is not an America for Americans."

At this time, the national power of the United States is not enough to make the Americas its own backyard.

The Americas of the Americans are nothing more than self-comfort for the Americans. The European powers will not allow the United States to treat the Americas as their own backyard.

"Does the Nicaragua Shipping Company have shares in the Bahrain family and the Rothschild family?" Liang Yao asked curiously, "I heard that they were the ones who hindered the plan to dig the Panama Canal, and it ended up being abandoned."

"Yes, Nicaraguan Shipping Company, I only hold 30% of the shares, my old friends and partners hold 20%, Barings Bank holds 30%, and the Rothschild family holds 20%." Vanderbilt said .

"It sounds a little sad," Liang Yao said.

"In addition to the forces of the times, there are other factors." Vanderbilt said with a helpless smile,

"The Baring family, the Rothschild family, and even the Bank of France have invested in the Pacific Mail Line. You know the background of the Pacific Mail Line. It is endorsed by the New York State Government and the federal government.

Had I not invited them to join the Nicaragua Shipping Company, I would have had no chance of winning against Aspinwall. "

"It seems that you are still a person who can bend and stretch to achieve your goals."

After hearing about the equity distribution of Nicaragua Shipping Company, Liang Yao felt a little worried.

"You don't have an absolute controlling interest in Nicaraguan Shipping Company. You only hold 30% of the shares. Aren't you worried about any accidents?"

According to the agreement between the two, this voyage of Nicaraguan Shipping Company will be handed over to Liang Yao in five years.

Before the Pacific Railway was built, this route was very important to Liang Yao, and the Nicaragua route was Liang Yao's throat.

If Liang Yao wants to transport the supplies he purchased in the eastern region to California as quickly as possible, he can only use this route.

He didn't want anything unexpected to happen to the route before it was handed over to him.

Since the Baring family and the Rothschild family can hold shares in the Pacific Mail Company together with the U.S. government, it shows that these two European wealthy families have penetrated into the U.S. government.

The current mainstream attitude of the American government towards Vanderbilt is to suppress it.

"There will be no surprises." Vanderbilt's eyes were full of confidence.

“My old buddies and partners, like you, are all trustworthy people. I don’t have many friends and partners, but those who can become friends and partners with me are all people I trust absolutely.

The person specifically responsible for operating the Nicaragua route is also the person I trust the most. You have to believe in my vision. I always judge people very accurately. "

"I hope so."

Liang Yao said worriedly.

At the same time, in the luxury carriage of the Pioneer, a group of people with extraordinary identities were sitting in the luxury carriage enjoying the best service.

Providing free rides on the Pioneer to all New Yorkers is just a word game played by Liang Yao.

The second-class carriages that can accommodate more people are naturally free, but if you want to experience the first-class luxury carriages and sleeper carriages, you need to purchase a $5 ticket.

Although wages in New York City are higher than in other places, the monthly income of working-class people is only about US$10.

A $5 ticket is equivalent to half a month's income for ordinary working-class people. Not everyone can make the decision to buy a $5 ticket to experience the luxury carriages and sleeper carriages.

But for James and others, there is not much difference between 5 dollars and 5 cents in their eyes. They are just insignificant little money.

In order to make it safer, they booked all the first-class parking spaces.

"Mr. Thomas, Mr. August, how was your experience?"

Soon after the Pioneer set sail, James's face gradually turned grim. Two powerful competitors of the Erie Railroad were emerging.

If the Vanderbilt and Liangyao Railways can still maintain such a ride experience after they are put into operation, the Erie Railway will be in a very passive situation.

"I need to confirm whether the food and drinks were prepared off the train in advance or in the kitchen on the train."

Thomas said while enjoying the food on the table.

"Flight attendant."

August made a gesture to indicate to the conductor on the carriage that he needed service.

The flight attendant walked up to August and asked very politely: "Sir, what are your orders?"

August took out a 5-dollar gold coin from his pocket: "I am very satisfied with your service. This is the tip you deserve. I want to know whether the food is processed and heated outside or in the car." Freshly cooked in the kitchen? Please tell me the truth."

"Sir, of course it's freshly cooked in the kitchen on the carriage." The steward smiled and accepted August's huge tip.

"We will simulate the actual operation of the railway company throughout the whole process, and there will be no falsehood. The routes already put into operation by California Railways are operated according to this standard.

In order to allow passengers to eat with peace of mind, the kitchen in our first-class carriage is an open kitchen, which is open to first-class passengers at any time. "

"Oh, really? That would be great."

August got up and walked straight to the kitchen. The brand new kitchen was very clean, and the fresh ingredients were neatly arranged in the glass cabinets, which made people look very comfortable. The chefs were busy in front of the coal stove.

August nodded with satisfaction and left the kitchen, returning to his original position and sitting down.

“If the railway companies in the United States can provide such good services, I will be very happy to travel by train in the United States in the future.

Thomas, you still have a sharp eye. I heard that Barings Bank opened a branch in San Francisco, California last year, responsible for the business on the West Coast of the United States.

We are both agents in New York. Compared with you, I am not competent at my job as an agent. "

"It's not that my agent's job is competent. This is what Mr. Ambassador meant." After saying that, Thomas turned to James and said.

"Mr. James, I can only say that the Pioneer's performance is impeccable. Such considerate, comfortable and fast service is comparable to the railway companies of the British Empire."

"I went back to Liverpool two years ago and took a train from Liverpool to Manchester."

August looked at the scenery passing by outside the window, and then looked away at the wine that was not spilled everywhere in the wine glass.

"The speed of the Pioneer is slightly slower than the train I was riding on, but the Pioneer travels more smoothly. I am very optimistic about the future of the Pioneer."

August's opinion of the Herald was impressive and high.

"As the newspapers said, the railroad industry in the United States is about to undergo a big change, which can also be said to be bloody."

There was a painful expression on James's face, and the reports in the newspapers did not seem to be alarmist.

In order for the Erie Railroad Company to survive, some changes must be made. The moment of life and death for the Erie Railroad Company has arrived.

"To be honest, Mr. James, I am now considering divesting myself of the Erie Railroad Company," Thomas said in a very serious tone.

"The decline in Erie Railroad's stock price in just a few days caused Barings Bank to suffer a huge loss of $1.5 million."