America 1881: Legend of the West

Over the next few days, Hauke ​​led a team of advisors to conquer the New York Stock Exchange.

They kept buying Pacific Railroad stock on the market.

Hauke ​​didn't know who the sellers of these stocks were. He only knew that there were people placing orders intermittently.

This made Hauke ​​ecstatic.

So he simply let go and made large purchases, intending to complete the task as soon as possible.

As acquisitions increased, railroad company stock prices climbed, and other investors gradually discovered the problem.

Capital is profit-seeking, and coupled with the high quality of Pacific Railway, more investors have joined the buying ranks.

This in turn drives the stock price.

Within a few weeks, with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation, Hauke ​​had gained enough chips.

If nothing else happens, their shares and Walter combined will exceed Chen Jianqiu.

As for the other members of the board of directors, Walter is also relieved.

These people are all old men who eat nothing but corpses. Even if they can't urinate in the same pot as themselves, they are not the same as Chen Jianqiu.

Not long ago, he instructed the Utah Branch to start work without permission and build the "Montrose-Salt Lake City" railway.

As a result, there was no movement at all from the headquarters.

There were no computers in the 19th century, so we basically had to rely on manual statistics.

However, after a summary calculation by several experts from the advisory group, a problem was discovered:

They seem to have overcharged.

Because just by scanning the goods on the market, it is completely impossible to have so many, even if others take the opportunity to bulk goods, it is not enough.

After discussion, the advisory group came to a conclusion that made Hauke ​​extremely happy.

For unknown reasons, Chen Jianqiu is selling the stocks in his hands.

However, perhaps because he was afraid of causing large fluctuations in the stock price, he did not sell, but released it rhythmically.

"Is he short of money?" An expert on the advisory team put down his pen and judged, "As far as I know, the construction in Oklahoma cost him a lot of money."

"Whatever." Hauke ​​was in high spirits.

It's true that you can't find anything even if you wear iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it.

Since Chen Jianqiu wants to die, then he will help him.

"Then shall we continue to collect?" his stockbroker asked.

"Take it! Why not?" The corners of Hauke's mouth curved, which made his beard look unproportionate.

After taking care of Chen Jianqiu, Walter also had to get out.

Don't even think about sharing cake with these western hillbillies!

And Walter, as his partner, is still completely unaware of this.

For the first time in his life, he paid so much attention to his father's property.

Walter traveled around actively preparing for the board of directors.

The meeting location was set at their family's castle on Nob Hill.

Since Chen Jianqiu has enjoyed great success here, his glory will be buried by the owner of the castle, Master Walter Hopkins!

Finally the day came for the board meeting.

Board members came from all over the place.

Nob Hill is not high, but for these old men, the road is indeed not easy to walk.

The most convenient way for them is to take the cable car up.

The cable car at that time was not as safe as it was later, and the carriages were basically half exposed to the outside.

Even if you don’t have acrophobia, it is very effective in treating hypotension.

When these old men got off the cable car in fear, they found that Walter did not come to pick them up.

He was in the castle, "rehearsing" with Hauke ​​for the upcoming board meeting.

"Chen! You are finished! Your rule here will end! You"

Walter stood in his seat beside the oak table and angrily shouted at the empty chair.

But he got stuck and forgot what the next sentence was.

Hauke ​​sat on the chair opposite him, stroking his beard and looking at him with a gloomy expression.

"Master Hopkins, I think your momentum is not strong enough. I suggest you slam the table." said a follower behind Hauke.

"Makes sense!"

Walter sat back in his chair, then stood up again with a slap, and slapped the oak table with a slap.

".Pacific Railroad belongs to all shareholders! Not yours alone! Your dictatorship ends today!"

Haoke really couldn't stand it anymore.

He interrupted Walter who was in his excitement:

"That's it! That's it! You performed very well! It's better to prepare quickly, the directors are coming soon!"

As soon as he finished speaking, people began to be guided into the venue.

The directors of the board of directors came in one after another.

They sat in their usual positions as usual, some started to chat, some started to engage in daily routine, and some even started to close their eyes to relax, just in time to calm down the "excitement" from the cable car ride just now.

The conference room was filled quickly.

Except for the chairman's seat, it remains vacant.

The directors are used to it and they are not in any hurry.

Chen Jianqiu is always the last one to show up.

When will he arrive and when will the board of directors meet?

The only new face at the scene was Hauke.

According to the original plan, this time the board of directors will hold a reorganization election, and Hauke ​​will be elected as a new member.

Walt's hands were under the table.

His eight fingers were intertwined except for his two thumbs, which rotated around each other like spindles.

Even though he had practiced for a long time, Walter still felt a little nervous.

In the entire venue, he was the only one who kept looking towards the door, looking a little anxious.

At this moment, many footsteps suddenly came from the corridor outside the door.

It was the sound of leather heels hitting the wooden floor.

Walter jolted and put his hand on the table again.

The other elderly directors also sat up one after another, adjusting their cuffs and clothes.

They knew that according to usual practice, Chen Jianqiu was here.

Soon, a group of people in black suits appeared at the corner of the corridor.

There are Chinese, whites, Mexicans and blacks among them, and everyone has been trained.

Walt never knew how to define these people.

They were not Pacific Railroad employees, and they were never seen.

Perhaps, they can be defined as Chen Jianqiu's, uh, bodyguards?

"Boss Chen always puts on such a grand gesture every time he comes to a meeting." A director sighed as he looked at the "bodyguards" walking towards the conference room in two columns.

Walter's palms were already wet and covered in sweat.

He raised his head and looked at Hauke ​​opposite as if asking for help.

Hawke ground his back molars and nodded slightly at Walter.

He has already said hello to the police station near San Francisco. As long as there is any movement here, the police below will rush up immediately.

At least that's what the fat police chief agreed to.

He was already prepared. Even if Chen Jianqiu didn't want to face reality and be tough, he would still be prepared.

These black suits filed in and lined up along the wall of the conference room.

Walter's heart was in his throat.

However, when the last person entered the door of the conference room, Chen Jianqiu did not appear.

He was replaced by a Chinese who looked younger than him.

The Chinese man walked up to the chairman's seat and placed a hat on the table in front of the chair.

Someone familiar with Chen Jianqiu discovered that this hat is what Chen Jianqiu usually wears.

What is this routine?

"Hello everyone, my name is Li Sifu. I have been entrusted by Mr. Chen to tell you something."

The Chinese young man stood upright next to the chair.

He took out a piece of paper from his bag and began to read:

"I, Chen Jianqiu, have announced my resignation as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pacific Railroad Company with immediate effect due to physical reasons! I hope everyone can understand and elect another outstanding leader to lead the company to a better future!"

After Li Sifu finished speaking, he threw Chen Jianqiu's "resignation" on the table, turned around and walked away with everyone.

Come and go in a hurry, without a word of nonsense.

People in the conference room looked at each other.

Walter couldn't believe his eyes and ears.

Just like that, it's over?

If he had been preparing for a long time, it was suddenly useless?

However, when he looked at Hauke, he found that the railroad tycoon was also staring at him.

That look was like staring at a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.