Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 371 Open the bow without turning back the arrow
Newbi firmly believes that this sense of danger is not mediocre, but comes from the keenest intuition honed by decades of experience in the mall.

Especially in the past ten years, as he has climbed to the top of Hong Kong society, his vision has naturally broadened a lot with his status.

Qinhe's acquisition method of throwing out a share exchange plan naturally reminded Newbijian of the process of Land's successful forcible acquisition of the Dairy Farm between 1972 and 1973.

In the milk company back then, it can only be said that "everyone is innocent, but pregnant is guilty."It has ice factories in Pok Fu Lam Ranch, Causeway Bay, Kwun Tong and other places, and covers a large area.

At that time, the real estate industry was in a frenzy stage. Therefore, various consortiums focused on these lands with great appreciation potential and tried to acquire Landlord Milk Company.

In this regard, the milk company stated that it would not accept the acquisition and would not develop real estate on the grounds of maintaining its ancestral business.

On October 1972, 10, Land officially proposed to acquire the equity of the Dairy Company, exchanging two shares with a face value of 30 yuan in cash for one share with a face value of [-] yuan and [-] cents in the hands of the shareholders of the Dairy Company. However, Zhou Xinian, chairman of the Dairy Company, refused. respond.

Hong Kong Land refused to let go, so the largest acquisition battle broke out between the two parties since the opening of Xiangjiang, the so-called "Landmark drinking milk" incident.

In order to maintain control over the milk company, Zhou Xinian bought a lot of milk company stocks to increase his shareholding.

Under the fierce competition, the milk company's stock price soared to a historical high of more than 200 Hong Kong dollars.

But even so, it couldn't stop Landmark from annexing Milk Company. It surprisingly launched a "share exchange" plan, that is, to give five new shares for each share of Hongkong Land to lure shareholders of Milk Company to give up their stocks.

With the increasing pressure, the milk company had to change its initial position, and asked Wang Dehui's Chinachem Real Estate to assist, and proposed a joint development plan for real estate, hoping to gain the support of shareholders.

At the same time, the two sides launched an advertising campaign in newspapers, which suddenly became the focus of the entire market.

It is not difficult to imagine that compared with Land, which is already the largest real estate company in Hong Kong, Zhou Xinian's milk company and Wang Dehui's Chinachem combined do not have an advantage. Their cooperation plan cannot prevent shareholders from taking their stocks to Land for exchange.

Ultimately, the scramble ended in December 1972.

Land won a great victory and successfully acquired 80% of the equity of Dairy Farm and took control of Dairy Farm and its subsidiaries such as Wellcome.Zhou Xinian had no choice but to step down as chairman of the company.

If there is any difference between Qinhe and the original land, it is that the technology stocks exchanged are more attractive and lethal.

Feeling that the situation was starting to develop against Hongkong Land and Jardine, Niu Bijian decided to find a way for the two parties to reconcile, but this matter should not be publicized, so he had to do it himself.

After careful consideration, Niu Bijian decided to find the charter king as an intermediary. Although the two sides had deep grievances in the battle for Wharf warehouse the year before last, shopping malls are such an ecology, and things have passed. is the loser.

As soon as he heard about it, the Chartered Ship King immediately practiced Taijiquan. He didn't want to wade into this muddy water.

"Ming people don't talk dark words. When they fought for the control of Wharf, Tang Huan must have taken the opportunity to buy low and sell high to make a fortune from the market. In the end, he didn't choose to buy the land but you as the receiver. If you want to say that you It doesn't matter, it's definitely untenable." Niu Bijian also worked hard, unabashedly uncovering his own scars.

"After all, there is a generation gap of several decades between me and him, and the relationship is really not as close as you said." The charter king laughed, "Perhaps Guangzheng these young people should have more contacts with him."

Niu Bi firmly endured the strong discomfort brought about by asking for others, and asked calmly: "That's fine, please ask your son-in-law to help spread the word, as long as Tang Huan is willing to stop this In a hostile takeover, I can give up Heung Kong Telephone or Heung Kong Electric."

If you don't even help with such a simple help from the megaphone, it will be too unjustifiable in face. The charter king immediately found Wu Guangzheng, made a solemn gesture, and gave a few orders.

When Wu Guangzheng came to Tang Huan and conveyed the words, Tang Huan snorted disdainfully, "I use him? I can't reach for it myself."

"I knew you wouldn't let it go." Wu Guangzheng laughed, "Take this back, and I'll be on a mission."

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After being mercilessly rejected by Tang Huan, Niu Bijian was not discouraged. He had expected this result from the beginning, so he implemented the second plan.

In the colonial era of more than 100 years, Jardine has always maintained a pivotal influence on the politics and economy of Xiangjiang, and its Taipan has long occupied the important position of non-official members of the Executive Council.

Taking advantage of this advantage, Newbikin found the outgoing Governor MacLehose very easily.Of course, his lobbying this time can't be as straightforward as he did with the charter king, but skillfully proceed from the overall situation.

"Currently, the overall performance of Xiangjiang's stock market is worrying, and Tang Huan, relying on the advantageous capital gathered from the United States, is stirring up trouble in Xiangjiang. It is really adding to the chaos."

Speaking of this, Niu Bijian made a compassionate expression, "Tang Huan's attempt to acquire Landmark, the stock market chaos caused, reminded me of the big stock market crash in 1973. At that time, Landmark forcibly acquired the Milk Company, It triggered crazy speculation in the stock market, coupled with the deterioration of the external situation, and finally the stock market crashed."

Niu Bijian shook his head and sighed, "At that time, Landmark Land did not expect that an ordinary commercial forced acquisition would become the fuse of the stock market crash. It is really heartbreaking. Today's situation, and It was too similar back then, so we had to guard against it.”

MacLehose listened carefully to Niu Bijian's analysis, and nodded in agreement. The big stock market crash happened during his tenure, and he couldn't help but remember it vividly.Although the so-called "active non-intervention" policy is pursued, it depends on the situation.

Moreover, MacLehose believes that his ten-year career as Hong Kong governor has been very successful. He does not want another stock market crash to end in an incomplete end when he leaves office.

"The acquisition and counter-acquisition war between the two of you really shouldn't go on for a long time, but I heard that it was caused by a rift. I'm afraid it's not that easy to get Tang Huan to stop."

MacLehose looked at Niu Bijian expectantly. Since the other party came to the door on his own initiative, he must be prepared.

"Hong Kong Land is willing to make the most sincere concession, and he can choose the equity of Heung Kong Telephone or Heung Kong Electric Light," Niubijian replied with dignity.

"Since you are so concerned about the overall situation, then I will come forward to coordinate." MacLehose nodded with satisfaction, "I think mainland China is not willing to see the Xiangjiang stock market crash, so why not invite the Xiangjiang branch of Xinhua News Agency to come too?" , Tang Huan was born in mainland China, which may have an unexpected promotion effect."

Niu Bijian nodded in agreement again and again, what he wanted was this kind of suppression from Xiangjiang officials.Hmph, if it's not soft, then it's hard.

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When Tang Huan appeared at the banquet held by MacLehose, he immediately became the focus of attention. Because he seldom participated in such activities in Xiangjiang, and the commotion caused by Qinhe recently was too big. It has long been the center of discussion in the streets and alleys.

Everyone is secretly paying attention to whether Tang Huan will meet with the other party in the war, the chairman of Jardine Niu Bijian; if they do, what will happen between the two parties.

Obviously, the flashes of swords and swords that everyone expected did not appear.They didn't know that MacLehose was creating conditions for the two to make peace, and the script would not take into account the tastes of these audiences.

Tang Huan saw that there was indeed a scene of persuading a fight at this banquet, so he laughed and pretended to be confused.

First came the diplomatic rhetoric of the Xiangjiang branch of Xinhua News Agency, and then MacLehose’s worries, which were nothing more than to persuade Tang Huan to stop at this point, so as not to cause violent shocks in the Xiangjiang stock market. The stock market crash in 1973 was a lesson for the past.At present, Xiangjiang is at a loss for the future, and it is really not suitable for trouble.

"If you want to persuade a fight, you can persuade it, but you still put a label on it." Tang Huan was displeased, and said in his heart that in the original time and space, the economic chaos in the Sino-British negotiation process.Who knows who did it.

"If I remember correctly, Landmark's final big move to forcefully acquire the Milk Company was to announce that one would get five bonus shares for free."

Speaking of this, Tang Huan smiled teasingly, "Unfortunately, this move is a deceptive number trick, bullying shareholders who don't understand the stock market knowledge, don't have the concept of 'ex-dividend' and 'ex-rights', and finally collectively played a crash. "

"Compared with this, my share swap plan is simply a kind of benefit, and it will definitely stand up to the postgraduate entrance examination. This can be seen from the active participation of everyone." Tang Huan glanced at the people around him, "This is the same as the one back then. In the end, Hongkong Land took advantage of the stock market crash to win the milk company empty-handed, which is fundamentally different.”

"If you have to be related to that stock market crash..." Tang Huan sneered, "Then I can only say one thing, you think highly of me."

Seeing that he choked the person who was trying to persuade him to shake his head and smiled wryly, Tang Huan ignored him and turned his gaze to Niu Bijian, "You should have heard of what is called opening a bow without turning back. Now the arrows have already flown out , but you came to make peace, it's too much of a joke, I'm really sorry, I can't do it."

Seeing that his plan failed again, Niubijian couldn't help but became angry, "Are you so sure that you will be the winner?"

"Your gesture of suing for peace proves from the side that the possibility is extremely high." After Tang Huan replied on the ground, he changed the subject and said: "Actually, your current situation in Yihe is not easy, and you need to face it. Internal power struggle. Instead of being so aggrieved, it would be better to change the boss. I have always been kind to my subordinates."

Seeing that a persuasion suddenly turned into a persuasion, Niu Bijian couldn't sit still anymore, "I am a dignified Jardine Taipan, I trembled when I stomped my feet in Xiangjiang, when did I get squeezed like this?" ?”

After a few words without speculation, Niu Bijian got up and walked away.

"What I'm saying is from the bottom of my heart. If you follow me, I'll let you be the top class." Tang Huan stretched out his hand, making a gesture of retention.

Seeing Tang Huan holding a grudge so much, the people persuading peace saw that they had identified Yihe and refused to give up. They were immediately bored, and they all found an excuse and walked away.

MacLehose shook his head helplessly, and said to himself, forget it, he will retire honorably soon, don't go after the ultimate perfection, let's save some energy, his health is really not as good as before, but he can't stand it I have been tossing so hard.

It is undeniable that MacLehose’s political performance far exceeds that of his predecessor, but in the past few years, some of his proudest works have exposed negative news, such as the public housing construction scandals that have been disclosed one after another since 1980.

Tang Huan, who understood the essence of it, was too lazy to continue to pay attention to this old man who came forward and was muddled. After communicating with a few acquaintances in the banking industry about the trust, he took his leave and left.

……

Sydney, who was almost at a loss, found that her sister hadn't scolded herself these days, and instead of being secretly happy, she became more and more anxious.

This kind of dilemma cannot be avoided even when eating breakfast in a tea restaurant.

When I was eating and didn't know the taste, Sydney was attracted by the news broadcast on TV.

……

"Last night, a vicious criminal case involving two deaths and one injury occurred in a mahjong parlor in Kowloon. The registered owner of the property is one of the deceased, Zhao Qiankun, who has a background in a social organization. It is suspected that due to internal fighting, both parties died together."

"The reporter was a man who tried to enter the house and steal some documents. After comprehensive consideration of his performance, the police granted him bail."

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Staring at the screen, Xue Li opened her mouth wide in surprise, she could almost stuff an egg into it.

Although the thief who broke into the house was only shown in profile on TV, he was the idol that he once admired in his heart. Therefore, Xue Li was immediately sure that it was Xu Shaoqiang.

Look at the stumbling embarrassment. Compared with the idol I was fascinated by a few days ago, it is completely different.

What's wrong with me, the same person, why is there such a big difference in perception before and after?

Sydney, who couldn't figure it out with her small head, subconsciously turned her gaze to her sister, and saw that she was reading a newspaper with relish.

Sydney leaned over and saw that the headline of the report was "Hong Kong governor refused to reconcile at the banquet, vowed to fight Jardine to the end", the content said how Tang Huan refused to give all sides, and insisted on taking down Jardine.

Sydney counted the names of the people who appeared in the report, couldn't help sticking out her tongue, and said to her sister: "Your boss is so fierce, so many people don't give face."

"What do you know? Yihe has already attacked his face several times before, how could he swallow his anger with just a few words from others? Why repay evil with kindness?" Mi Xue rolled her eyes at her sister and casually taught her a few words.

"That's right. If someone hits me, I will naturally pay it back." Xueli smiled sweetly, so it was so comforting to be taught by her sister.

(End of this chapter)