Hardy Empire 1945

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Monroe applied sunscreen to Hardy's generous back, saw Hardy watching the news with a smile on his face, and asked, What news did you see that made you happy?

The newspaper said that HD Security is the patron saint of the people, what do you think of Monroe? Hardy asked.

Monroe thought for a while, leaned close to Hardy's ear and whispered, I only know that you are my protector.

Oh, then when do you feel the strongest feeling of being protected? Hardy said.

It's the strongest when I'm under you. Monroe said boldly.

Protecting the people is our duty.

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John Stone, President of Wells Fargo, sent a telegram that the visit to Portugal was coming to an end, and the next stop was to go to England.

Hardy had explained before that he was informed before going to the UK that he was going to go there in person, and he called back saying that he would arrive in the UK at the same time.

Hardy didn't take Andy with him on this trip. He left Andy, the president of the group, to handle the company's affairs. Only when someone sits here can he have no scruples.

Hardy's plane arrived at London Airport, only ten minutes earlier than the planes of the aid group and the investigation group, and everyone got off the plane together.

The British Foreign Secretary and the Chancellor of the Exchequer greeted him at the airport together, and after exchanging pleasantries, they went to the Prime Minister's Residence at 10 Downing Street.

They met Prime Minister Clement Attlee, the Labor prime minister who, after coming to power in 1945, vigorously pursued nationalization, which he hoped would save the UK, to the Bank of Greenland, coal, aviation, telegraph and radio Communications, transportation, electricity, gas, steel, etc. were nationalized one after another.

In fact, the British are very entangled in the U.S. aid plan. On the one hand, Britain’s life was very difficult after World War II and urgently needed aid. On the other hand, they also saw the real purpose of the U.S. aid.

The assistance of the Americans is not so-called out of good intentions. It is nothing more than to make the countries being assisted economically and politically dependent on the United States.

To put it bluntly, it is to compete for the right to speak in Europe.

Even compete for the right to speak in the world.

In fact, from the perspective of later generations, when the United States seized the global hegemony of the United Kingdom,

Britain has also struggled, and even a lot of filth.

To give a small example, when the United States blocked China a few years later, Hong Kong was the only passage through which many smugglers passed. The United Kingdom had the ability to completely block this passage, but the United Kingdom chose to turn a blind eye, ignore or even let this kind of smuggling go.

It's not how good the UK is to rabbits, but a way they choose to fight the US.

But even if you understand it, so what.

In the UK now, the war has exhausted the treasury, the domestic food shortage, the unemployment rate continues to rise and strikes continue, and production and living are difficult to guarantee, so they have to ask for assistance from the United States.

The Soviet Union is tough.

People don't participate, turn around and leave.

The United Kingdom struggled for a long time, and finally put down its body and accepted the aid.

But from the bottom of their hearts, they still retain the pride of the British Empire, and they are not straightforward in doing things. Therefore, the list of investable companies presented to the economic investigation team this time is not as good as some small countries, and they are all private companies.

All enterprises related to people's livelihood are listed as state-owned by them, and they are even listed as state-owned, and investment is not allowed.

Hardy knows that, to put it bluntly, Britain still has an imperial complex that cannot be let go.

So the character became a little twisted.

Being kicked out of the world's top position, and still begging for a meal from the younger brother who used to make a living behind his ass, it is understandable to feel uncomfortable.

Others were studying the investment catalog, but Hardy didn't pay much attention to it. He only focused on three directions, banking, shipping and luxury goods.

He has asked British officials to prepare a list of luxury companies willing to accept investment. As for banking and shipping, let the president of Wells Fargo be in charge.

Not long after, the president of Wells Fargo, John Ston, came to Hardy and said in a low voice: Mr. Hardy, I plan to acquire a small bank that has failed. It has about twenty branches, three in London, and the rest in the UK. other big cities.

You can decide for yourself, Hardy said.

I also saw a bank and thought it was worth investing in.

which bank?

HSBC Hong Kong, HSBC Bank is in the bank directory, they are going to sell part of the shares, and the proportion is not small.

Hardy's heart skipped a beat.

Is HSBC short of money?

I don't know, but HSBC has the right to issue banknotes in Hong Kong. Even if Hong Kong is only a small place, having the right to issue banknotes in one place is a very large financial right. As long as Hong Kong develops this bank, it will definitely make a lot of money.

As a financier, John Stone still has this vision, which is why he values ​​HSBC the most.

But why is he willing to release the shares? Hardy asked.

I'm not sure about this. Maybe it's to introduce more powerful partners and develop more businesses, such as opening banks in the United States or other European countries. John Stone guessed.

Hardy disagreed with that reasoning.

Nowadays, most Westerners don't pay much attention to the East, but that is where Hardy pays most attention to.

During World War II, HSBC was occupied by the Japanese and all its assets were confiscated, which caused heavy losses to HSBC. It just opened after World War II, but it caught up with domestic problems in China.

It is now 1949, and Lao Jiang's domestic inflation is serious. HSBC's main investment is in China, and they are also devastated.

Coupled with the war, dozens of HSBC banks have closed down and retreated to Hong Kong.

Another thing that worries them is whether Hong Kong can be preserved, a question no one can answer.

In fact, more people are not optimistic. If the bald head fails, the chances of Hong Kong’s survival are very small. Not long ago, Victor wrote in a letter saying that many people are selling their assets, especially some British businessmen, and asked him if he wanted to buy it.

Hardy's answer to him was to buy at a low price, and he had no money to borrow from Wells Fargo.

HSBC, which is based in Hong Kong, is inevitably not affected by this atmosphere, and has the idea of ​​fleeing. I am afraid that this is the biggest reason for HSBC to release shares.

To put it bluntly, it is to sell shares for cash, and reduce your own risk by pulling back.

This is the essence of being a capitalist.

Who else pays attention to HSBC? Hardy asked.

Mr. David Rockefeller is also optimistic about the HSBC deal. He owns Manhattan Bank and probably wants to take a stake in HSBC. I heard that he has already contacted the Sassoon family for an interview, Johnston said.

Sassoon family.

Jewish.

Started with usury.

Founding family of the East India Company.

Biggest opium dealer.

Hardy pondered for a few minutes, and many thoughts turned in his mind. He felt that it was necessary to intervene in this business.

necessary!

John, call David Rockefeller for me and tell him that I have something to talk to him about, Hardy said.

Johnston hurried to make a call, and came back not long after: Mr. Hardy, Mr. Rockefeller said he has time now.

When Hardy saw David Rockefeller, the two shook hands warmly. They found a place to sit in the hotel garden. The waiter brought a pot of black tea and left after putting it down. Hardy took out a box of cigars from him, and David smiled. Take one.

When they were in Italy and France before, the two had become friends. David Rockefeller was very interested in Hardy's business philosophy. The two often sat and chatted together during work breaks. Hardy talked a lot of theories to fool Rockefeller.

However, according to David, these theories are very fresh and very wise. It is not unusual for a person to have investment ability and investment vision, but when you have a unique investment philosophy, you are different from ordinary investors. People may become figures who lead the times.

As a core member of the Rockefeller family, he has many capable people under him, even some university professors. However, in terms of some issues and visions for the future, David feels that Hardy is bolder than them, but it makes sense to him.

In his heart, Hardy is a thoughtful investor, and he values ​​Hardy more and more.

Hardy, what do you want to talk to me about? David Rockefeller asked.

I heard that you plan to invest in HSBC, and you have already contacted the Sassoon family? Hardy asked bluntly.

Why, are you also interested in HSBC?

David Rockefeller asked with a smile.

David was not surprised that Hardy asked about HSBC. After all, Hardy now also belongs to the ranks of bankers, and Wells Fargo under his name has recently risen rapidly.

I wonder how much you know about the war in the East? Hardy didn't answer David, but asked a question.

I don't know much about the war in the east. David said in surprise.

Global Times has a branch in Hong Kong, and at the same time stationed reporters in Huaguo. Now Huaguo's domestic inflation is serious, and the financial system is basically in a state of collapse. You should have heard of Jiang. He bribed that guy Dewey. His army is in China. We're losing ground.

HSBC's largest investment is in China. Affected by inflation and war, I heard that more than a dozen branches have been closed. With the development of the war, it is unknown whether Hong Kong can keep it. I think this is Sassoon's idea. The biggest reason for selling shares is that they are worried that their investment in the East will be wasted.”

After Hardy finished speaking, he looked at David. He believed that the information was enough for David to understand everything.

David frowned after hearing this.

As a doctor of finance and the chairman of Manhattan Bank, Hardy's words are enough for him to understand a lot, and he also knows that Sassoon is looking for investors to back him up.

Hadi, thank you for providing this information. It seems that I have to reconsider this investment. David said with a sullen face.

Hardy shook his head.

Don't worry, I haven't finished yet. The meaning of what I tell you is that I hope you understand the risk of this investment. When negotiating with the other party, you can use these conditions to severely lower the price.

David looked at Hardy in surprise.

Do you think this investment is still necessary?

Have.

Hardy replied in the affirmative.

David looked at Hardy and said, Are you planning to get involved with Hardy?

Hardy smiled, That's exactly what I'm going to say next, I want to buy HSBC shares, but the two of us can't make a conflict, so I came to you.

But since you see the risk, why do you want to buy?

This is a gamble. If you lose the gamble, you may lose hundreds of millions of dollars. If you win the gamble, you will gain a lot. Maybe you don't know. Last year, I let Wells Fargo Bank enter Hong Kong. At the same time, I invested in many industries in Hong Kong, including shipping companies. Dozens of enterprises have already started production one after another, if I can get HSBC shares, it will be of great help to my industrial development in the East. Hardy said.

David thought for a while.

Although he didn't know why Hardy was willing to gamble, he now had an inexplicable belief that Hardy would win the bet, because this guy's fortune was so legendary, and also because of the theories that Hardy had told him.

David made a decision, Hadi, let's cooperate and work on this project together?

Haha, that's what I mean. Hardy said with a smile.

What are you going to do next?

It is not necessary to talk to the Sassoon family, but you can also talk to other small shareholders, and then create some public opinion pressure in the newspapers, such as the direction of the Eastern War, the bank may be confiscated, and the investment will be lost. Those people can't stand it. If there is pressure, the price will naturally come down, let’s lower the price and buy him at a low price,” Hardy said.

I agree with your strategy. From now on, the two of us will work together. David smiled and stretched out his hand.

Hardy reached out and shook David's hand.

make a deal.

The combination of the two of them is equivalent to the combination of two super financial groups, and the power is terrifying.

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