America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 447 Different people have the same plan

"...Slade Wilson did not comment. He did not expressly express my inquiry, but he did not deny the possibility of cooperation between him and Abel Smith."

at the same time.

When Abel rushed to No. 26 Garden Road, Hong Kong Island.

John Chris Morgan had just gotten out of the car, too.

The head of the Morgan family appeared in Rockefeller's new Kikwit Manor.

The old Kikwit Manor, located in Upstate New York, covers an area of ​​more than 400 acres and is very beautiful. It contains a large number of artworks and antiques collected by Rockefeller and his son.

Decades ago, the Rockefeller family gave it to the US government as a museum park.

However, the property rights are still in the hands of the Rockefeller family, and the U.S. government only has the right to use it, and must also ensure its integrity and safety.

Need to pay for maintenance and repairs...

In other words, Rockefeller saved tens of millions of dollars a year, but the old Kikwit estate was still theirs.

The members of Rockefeller moved to the new manor, also in upstate New York, not far from the old Kikwit manor.

The name of New Manor is still Kikwit, but it is no longer made public, and its name is not even on the map.

A true hideaway, the current enclave of the Rockefeller family.

In the new Kikwit estate, in a nice little garden.

The contemporary head of the Morgan family said softly to David Rockefeller:

"It's obvious. Even if Slade Wilson didn't agree, this guy obviously has such an idea. Maybe even Abel Smith, under his instigation, stood up and made such a request. After all... …Slade Wilson was the first guy in nearly 30 years to ask for it. Abel Smith was only the second."

David Rockefeller did not immediately respond to John Cleese.

Anyway, the head of the Rockefeller family, he is really old.

With a lot of experience and wisdom accumulated over time, it has become enough to handle most things.

This is the gift of time to David.

But time also took away David's bodily functions.

The degeneration of the brain and thinking of the elderly is unavoidable for the human body.

David, who is in his eighties, has nothing but experience and enough experience.

In terms of responsiveness and reaction speed, he is already inferior to most young people.

In terms of coping, David needs more time to respond to the outside world.

"No, John. Even if he didn't think so. But now Abe Smith has launched a challenge. As long as Slade Wilson still has this kind of thought, then he will not let go of this opportunity. Anyway, he is not needed this time He is safer compared to charging ahead. How could he let it go?"

After more than a minute, David Rockefeller responded to the head of Morgan in an orderly manner.

After finishing speaking, without waiting for John to speak.

As if to make myself look less sluggish.

The Rockefeller master continued:

"I also contacted Bai Lang's group through my channel...the feedback was not very friendly."

David looked at John with cloudy eyes, "This group of guys, they have very deep expectations of Abel Smith now. They are eager for this young man to provide them with strong financial help, even far beyond them Profits in traditional areas.”

"call--"

John sighed, "Honestly, don't talk about them. If possible, I really want this guy to make money for me. Look at the gambling agreement between him and those people. It's still a profit of 4000 billion US dollars in a few years. David , we all know that it is very difficult even for us.”

"Young people are courageous, relatively intelligent, and extremely talented."

"Signing such a gambling agreement is crazy, but it is barely understandable." David Rockefeller said.

"but……"

The head of the Rockefeller family changed his subject, but his expression remained calm:

"The young male lion has started to challenge the Lion King Alliance. Before defeating him and making him realize the gap. The male lion will not be willing to bow to the Lion King Alliance, he will only think about replacing it."

"You mean..." John looked at David.

"We have to beat him once," said the head of Rockefeller.

"Everything he has now is almost entirely based on the financial field that he has never failed. If someone can make this young man suffer a big loss in this regard. For him, it is no less than Napoleon's Waterloo. "

John nodded.

In fact, most of the American elite know this.

Why do those Texans, trust Abe Smith so much?

Because he's also a Texan, because he's the son-in-law of the Bush family?
No, just because he, a Texan, has created undefeated results and earned amazing profits in a field that Texans have never been good at.

Those traditional old red-necks actually have this ability when they see their little fellows.

A very united Texan who was forced to form a group by the old giants in the east.

After seeing him, they thought they had found a weapon against the financial invasion of the eastern giants.

After the trial, even if this "weapon" has a strong, self-consciousness.

The Texans still picked him.

Because it is compared to being slowly invaded by the eastern giants.

Texas weapons, which are more compatible with them, at most just want to be their leader.

Unlike here, if they can't keep it, then their Texas will become the second DuPont, the second Citigroup...

What those old Texans couldn't tolerate was this kind of ending.

So they embraced Abel Smith and gave him a very strong backing.

This is a decision based on reality, but at the same time there are sufficient historical factors.

As it was with the Texans, so it was with the Oilers.

The oil man has always been a master at playing the money game since ancient times.

If they were allowed to play freely, even Morgan and Rockefeller might not be able to play with these Oilers.

The Anzas are really not very good at finance and lending.

What they are more like is actually the style of the ancient Vikings, who just happened to hitch a ride in the Age of Discovery.

The Oilers are best at betting long.

Even the moustache that removed the most oil back then.During his rise to power, he also had the support of a large amount of oilman capital.

Now these Oilers have seen great potential and future development in the Texas kid.

Same option as the Texans, but with a different purpose.

Some Oilers, with the support of the Oilers, also chose to take refuge in the Texas boy.

In addition, there are traditional Midwesterners in the Midwest who also need a barrier, or a weapon to resist the invasion of the East.

These three forces are the biggest support for the young Texas boy at present.

It is also the reason why he has such a high position in the United States, is so young, and has such great influence.

But David and John both knew.

All of this is based on Abel's financial talent and his achievements in the financial field.

Once you fail in this field, even if only once.

Then his unbreakable golden body will also be ruined.

These three major forces may still support him.

The strength of support, and Abel's own words within them, must be seriously weakened.

"He has now established a large number of yen foreign exchange positions, as well as international spot gold contracts."

After thinking about it, John Chris said softly:
"If we want to beat him, at least once. It seems that it can only be done in these two fields at present."

"Choose the yen." David Rockefeller said directly.

In the two battlefields, as long as you are not a fool, as long as you have a certain strategic vision.

would choose the yen over gold.

Because most bankers and investors can see it.

After the new century, gold may still have short-term fluctuations and declines in the future.

But in the long run, it will definitely keep going up.

Because including the United States, in the first two years of the 21st century, most countries began to pour a lot of water into their currencies.

Coupled with another war, oil began to fluctuate endlessly.

These situations all say "good for gold."

If Abel chooses to hold gold futures for a long time.

It would be difficult for anyone to snipe him in terms of gold.

Unless a new gold mine is discovered on the earth, this new mine will directly increase the reserves of gold, a precious metal, by an order of magnitude.

"It seems that at present, this is indeed the only way to go."

John Chris Morgan also made up his mind.

When these two are synchronized, the world's largest financial machine, which may not even have one, begins to rotate slowly.

Coincidentally, not only upstate New York, but two people from New Kikwit Manor were discussing Abe Smith.

Across a continent and an ocean.

A small island in southern Asia.

The specific address is Xiangjiang Island, No. 79, Deep Water Bay Road, South District.

Here, someone is also discussing Abel Smith, they are a father and son trio.

"Daddy..."

Cucumber's youngest son, Li Kai, looked at the elegant and calm old father in front of him, who had just lost his temper with his father not long ago, and said:

"I tried my best, but Huo Yu and Huo Wen didn't disclose it. In other words, what was revealed was no different from what Huo Yiguan announced to the public. It was the one that Huo Yiguan went to find that ghost and didn't talk about anything."

After hearing what the youngest son said, Cucumber nodded slightly and looked at the eldest son.

Compared with the youngest son who is very similar to himself in terms of doing things and has the most ability like himself, but is out of line in doing things and has a personality that I don't like.

He is average in ability, but his personality is very similar to his eldest son, and he is even more loved by Cucumber.

Facing his father's gaze, Li Ju shook his head slightly:

"What I found is similar to my brother... Daddy, maybe that's the truth."

Cucumber frowned. Being cunning by nature, he didn't believe Huo Yiguan. Yesterday morning, he stayed in Lu Yu Tea House for nearly an hour, but in the end he only talked about Bei Fang's opinion.

If this is the case, then he feels that Huo Yiguan is too unlike a businessman.

"Old Officer Huo has a very strict tone this time, no one can tell."

Cucumber finally spoke.

"I can't find anything, and I can't blame you. But I called you back this time, especially Akai. I called you back from Po County because I want to take you to a banquet at 26 Garden Road tonight. I hope You can't let me down."

Facing his father's words, Li Ju nodded calmly and gently.

But Li Kai said: "Ha - I want to see after tonight. How can Zheng Chun, a street boy, still show off...the mother boy, he just attended a London banquet, and he has been showing off for almost a year!"

The Li family is from Chaozhou nationality, and they occasionally speak Chaozhou dialect internally.

Seeing his youngest son like this, Cucumber shook his head helplessly.

Just when I was about to say something to make Li Kai pay more attention at night.

Cucumber heard the younger son say again:
"By the way, Daddy. In fact, I have nothing to do with the richest man in the world."

"Huh?" Cucumber looked at his younger son.

"In 99, Daddy, you called me. You asked me to help a fellow from Chaozhou, inject capital into his son's company, do you remember?"

Hearing what the youngest son said, Cucumber thought for a while.

Although he is old, he is well maintained, and he may be really talented in this area, so I immediately remembered it.

There is such a thing.

At the turn of the new century, Cucumber wanted to negotiate a piece of land in Pengcheng in the north.

The location of this piece of land is very good, and many people on Hong Kong Island are vying for it.

But in the end it was snatched by Cucumber.

in the process of contention.

A Chaozhou native who works in Pengcheng and can barely be regarded as a fellow of Cucumber, gave him a lot of help.

Cucumber is a smart person, and he often contacts him in reciprocation, which can be regarded as a good relationship.

The company of the son of the fellow behind encountered difficulties in operation and needed financial help.

Thinking of repaying this favor, Cucumber asked his youngest son to invest a sum of money in the other's son's company.

It seems to be more than 1000 million Hong Kong dollars.

"Yes, I remember. It seems that the surname is Ma, how do you say it?" After thinking about it, Cucumber asked softly.

"Yes. It's Ma." Li Kai said with a smile: "At that time, I invested 1600 million Hong Kong dollars, worth almost 220 million U.S. dollars."

"Last year, because I wanted to do electric technology and wanted to get back the funds, I started to sell the shares. At that time, there were two buyers, one was a South African and the other was an American."

"You sold it to the Americans? The Americans are related to Abel Smith?" Cucumber asked sharply immediately.

"Daddy is amazing, he guessed it all at once."

Li Kai said proudly: "I made more than 5 times! It was 220 million US dollars, and it was sold for 1300 million US dollars! At that time, the South Africans offered 1260 million US dollars, and the Americans were a little more generous and offered 1300 million US dollars."

"Although the company that bought my shares is registered in the inland, it is the inland branch of Smith Capital, registered in Modu. So I said, in fact, I have some overlap with the richest man in the world. I Earned him more than 1000 million dollars!"

Li Kai didn't feel that earning more than 1000 million US dollars as the world's richest man, but now he is quite proud when he mentions it in front of his father.

After listening to my son for two years, I made more than 5 times the profit.

For some reason, Cucumber didn't feel happy or proud.

In terms of investment, the world's richest man who has always been invincible.

Even if the price of the son is sold at a high price, he earns more than 1000 million US dollars.

For some reason, Cucumber felt as if he had lost something on his side.

"Tell me about Smith Capital. I'm talking about the branch in the mainland. Does anyone know more about it?"

Cucumber faced the two sons and asked his own questions.

Li Ju shook his head, expressing that he was not very clear about this.

An American company, just a branch in the Mainland.

The point is that when it was first established, Abel was far from being as famous as he is now.

Therefore, the establishment of Huaxia Smith Capital, whether in the United States or in Asia, has not had any movement.

Besides, it has been very low-key, and has never seen any big movements.

It was normal for Cucumber and Li Ju not to pay attention.

If it wasn't for Abel, they probably wouldn't even know there was such a branch.

"I know, Daddy, I know!" Li Kai raised his voice and said, "Because I'm going to sell stocks to them, I know more or less!"

Cucumber can't say how disappointed he is with his eldest son, because he has always been disappointed with Li Ju.

It's just that the eldest son's personality is like his own, and Cucumber's eldest son, who believes in Confucianism, inherits.

Therefore, even if Li Ju is a little less capable than his younger brother, he is still regarded by Cucumber as his first heir.

"Tell me." Cucumber said calmly.

"This branch of Smith Capital was actually established the year before last. The managers are two women, one is an inland student studying in the United States, and the other is an American girl."

"Since its establishment at the end of the previous year, this company has been keeping a low profile. It is mainly engaged in angel investment and venture capital in the mainland."

"I had someone check it out, and found that most of its investments are Internet companies that have just been established in the Mainland. As far as I know, there is the Penguin company from Chaozhou, and the well-known Wangyi Company, etc. .”

"The specific investment list, if you need it, Daddy, I can make a list for you, but I need to ask my secretary to prepare it."

Cucumber frowned, "Only angel investment and venture capital?"

This is the investment method he hates the most.

Cucumber has always liked companies that have been listed, or have sufficient fixed assets, or have sufficient cash flow.

Those whose future prospects are unknown, but new forces and new companies that seem to have good potential.

Cucumbers have always been disliked.

In this regard, he is imitating Warren Buffett, even the investment direction is very similar.

Buffett has always disliked new forces, especially the Internet.

"Make a list for me and send it right away."

However, Cucumber still considers Abel Smith's invincibility all the time.

Cucumber plans to take a look.

"Ok."

In the evening, before going to the banquet at 26 Garden Road.

Cucumbers are in the compartment.

I got the investment list of Huaxia Smith Capital for more than a year from my son's secretary.

On the list, Cucumber saw a bunch of companies whose names he hadn't even seen.

Such as Sohu.com, Eighteen Thieves, Xinglang, and Penguin, the son of a Chaozhou fellow he knew, and Wangyi, which he had heard of.

At a glance, most of them are new power companies related to the Internet and IT.

In addition to the investment list, there are also photos of the two female leaders of Huaxia Smith Capital.

Looking at the photo, there are two obviously good-looking women.

Frowning, Cucumber rubbed the document paper, then threw it aside.

Originally, the habit of businessmen broke out, and Cucumber wanted to follow Smith Capital and invest in these companies.

But he found that they were all companies of this kind, and the person in charge of the company was still after the two beauties.

Cucumber felt that this list of investments would most likely not be written by the world's richest man.

He felt that this might be the handwriting of the two women in charge.

And these two women in charge are most likely to be flirtatious Yankees, mistresses on China's side.

Then this investment list is worthless.

Just like that, Cucumber didn't know what he missed.

He took his two sons and set off to No. 26 Garden Road, which was extremely congested today.

(End of this chapter)