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Volume 1: Fierce Battle in Changsha Chapter 309: Huge Investment

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    Field was originally very dissatisfied with the task assigned to him by the American Minister Marsali. In his imagination, rebels from any country would only bring destruction and killing. The reason why he appeared in Caohejing was entirely because he wanted to  Sell ??the few goods you brought.

    After meeting with the rebel leader again, the rude-looking rebel leader showed a considerable degree of civility. He shook hands with several British and Americans.  In the subsequent conversation, Field discovered that the leader had a very beautiful wife, and this heroic lady could also speak English, so when the lady asked why he appeared in China, Field couldn't help but say  Out of inner frustration.

    Field didn't have much hope. He was just pouring out his bitterness to vent his disappointment. But he didn't expect that the rebel leader spoke poor English and he understood the meaning. The rebel leader actually asked himself about the Atlantic telegram.  How much more money is needed for cable investment?  Field looked at Mrs. Xiwang with an expression of disbelief. She was a translator and should be able to give the accurate meaning

    Hong Yun'er wanted to laugh a little. This unlearned bastard had just briefly discussed with herself. The two agreed that investing part of the money in this cable would bring some returns in the future.  Xiao Yungui said it in his poor English, but Field seemed to understand but Hong Yun'er couldn't hold back her laughter and said it again solemnly.

    Field was very excited. He stood up and said loudly: "Your Excellency King Xi, this cable still lacks investment quota of four million silver dollars. If I can have this money, I can return to China immediately and start preparing for the start of the project."

    Xiao Yungui was slightly surprised. This investment is really not small. Four million foreign silver dollars converted into silver taels is almost more than 2.7 million taels. Although he is rich now.  But it¡¯s a bit painful to spend so much money all at once.  But when he thought about the high rate of return that the telegraph cable would bring in the future, Xiao Yungui gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Field, this investment is my own. Let's talk about how to collect returns in the future."

    Field was very excited. The budget for this submarine telegraph cable project was more than six million U.S. dollars. When converted into Mexican currency, it was more than ten million silver dollars and more than seven million taels of silver. He spent more than half of his life savings.  , and then he lobbied for financing in banks, commercial banks, and companies in the United States, Europe and other countries, but many people were not optimistic about this investment project.  Think Field is a lunatic.  He tried to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a small cable. Is there anything more crazy than this?  What cool-minded people think of is the unpredictable climate of the ocean. Laying submarine cables will also encounter various unknown technical problems. In this era, the difficulty of crazy attempts to lay submarine cables is no less than that of sending people to the ocean in future generations.  Moon difficulty.  Therefore, Field's financing was not smooth, and the investment gap of four million taels was a huge hole.  According to historical development, after Field returned to the United States.  He will meet some knowledgeable American businessmen to join in financing.  But in Shanghai he met Xiao Yungui and Hong Yun'er, and the result changed.

    Xiao Yungui and Hong Yun'er once took advantage of the time traveler. Hong Yun'er not only knew that Field would succeed thirteen years later, but this small cable also gave Field a huge return on investment.  At present, the fastest ship taking a month to travel between America and Europe in the New World means that you have to carry a message to the other side of the ocean.  It took two months for a response to arrive, but the use of telegraph cables greatly saved time. Many companies, businessmen, and even ordinary people would use telegraphs. At that time, communication technology was basically blank.  Every telegram letter is money income.

    So, after Xiao Yungui and Hong Yuner discussed it, they decided to invest in this business.  Hong Yun'er's idea is very simple, which is to seize the opportunity to invest in order to get huge returns in the future.  However, Xiao Yungui's idea for the fight was to invest some of the money. If the rebellion failed in the future, he could escape to the United States with the four-eyed girl. This investment would be enough for the two of them to be wealthy for a lifetime.

    After listening to Xiao Yungui's words, Field immediately said: "Dear King Xi, I will repay this investment at twice the bank loan interest rate."

    Xiao Yungui was very disappointed. This Field was also a careful businessman. If he repaid the money at only twice the loan interest rate, the final investment of 2.7 million taels of silver would be nothing more than principal and interest.  There are more than 3.5 million taels, which is far from satisfying Xiao Yungui's appetite.  The guy chuckled and said: "Mr. Field, I think this way, we can jointly set up a telegraph company. My investment amount will be used as shares. You will hold 60% of the shares, and I will hold 40% of the shares. There will be profits in the future."  Yes, how about dividends based on shares?"

    Field did not expect that the seemingly rude Chinese man in front of him would propose such an investment method. He immediately shook his head and refused, but Xiao Yungui and HongMy son repeatedly threatened me, saying that this investment was extremely risky. If I was not careful, I would lose everything. Mr. Field was afraid that it would be difficult to find investors.

    Wilbur also spoke at this time. He actually kindly advised the Xiwang couple to invest cautiously. After all, there are many uncertain factors in the laying of submarine cables. If the Xiwang couple wanted to invest, he could introduce several foreign railway or  It is a mining investment project for two people.

    Field glared angrily at the British man who was disrupting the situation. After much deliberation, he had to grit his teeth and agree, but asked Xi Wang's shares to be reduced to 35%. After all, Xi Wang's investment only accounted for 37% of the total investment. Of course Field would not agree.  Proposal for 40% shares.  Xiao Yungui thought over and over again and put forward a condition. If Field wanted to sell the shares in the future, he, Xiao Yungui, would have the right of first refusal.

    After some bargaining, the two parties signed a contract under the witness of Wilbur and Jin Nengheng. Xiao Yungui will hand over 2.7 million taels of silver to Field within the next month and send a representative to follow Field as a shareholder.  Return to the United States.

    Xiao Yungui plans to send Zhu Changlin to open a company in the United States. There is still a war in the country and money is needed in many places. Domestic trade alone is very limited, so Xiao Yungui wants to learn from Wu Haoguan and develop overseas markets and companies.  Xiao Yungui even plans to establish his own arsenals, shipyards and other factories and companies overseas. After he opens up the situation, these factories and companies can then move back to China or open branches in the country. In short, in the current domestic war-torn environment  It is not suitable for large-scale investment and construction.  As for investing in telegraph and railways in the country?  Xiao Yungui feels that he needs to occupy at least the entire southern Jiangsu before he can start implementation. Besides, investment and attracting investment are different. By then, he will not even have to pay a penny to build his own railway.

    After talking to Wilbur, Jin Nengheng was finally able to get in the conversation. He immediately told Xiao Yungui that the American Minister Marsali wanted to meet with the King of the West. After witnessing the big deal just concluded, Jin Nengheng  Knowing that this King of the West is definitely not an ordinary rebel who robs homes and houses, his courage even exceeds that of Su Songtai and Wu Jianzhang who cooperated very closely with the Americans.

    After listening to Jin Nengheng's words, Xiao Yungui said with a very regretful expression: "If Minister Marsali could have made this request one or two days earlier, I will definitely have time to meet with him, but now I will return soon  If we go to Suzhou to end the war in Suzhou, it may take ten days and a half before we return to Shanghai."

    Jin Nengheng said with some disappointment: "Your Excellency, King Xi, can't you just wait one more day?"

    Xiao Yungui shook his head and smiled: "My dear American friend, the military situation is urgent. The war in Suzhou has reached fever pitch. I must return to the battlefield to end the war there, but I can promise you that as soon as I return to Shanghai, I will  Arrange a meeting with the American minister."

    Jin Nengheng became a little happy now: "Is Your Excellency the King of the West sure that the war in the direction of Suzhou will be ended within half a month?"

    Xiao Yungui was not afraid that he would leak any news. Suzhou was an isolated city that could no longer fly. He said firmly: "Yes, in half a month at most, our Taiping Heavenly Kingdom will end the Manchu Hunu regime in Suzhou."  Barbaric rule, after Suzhou is pacified, we will immediately restore order in Suzhou and resume trade. By then, goods from Wuxi, Suzhou and other places can continue to flow to Shanghai."

    Jin Nengheng asked with some surprise: "Can your Excellency, King Xi, tell me whether inland shipping on the Yangtze River can be opened in the future after the war in Shanghai is over?"

    Xiao Yungui laughed and squinted at Jin Nengheng. He was indeed the first person to develop inland water transportation on the Yangtze River. Now he asked this question impatiently. Xiao Yungui said with a smile: "We are on the Yangtze River.  We have not yet fully gained control of the inland rivers, and it may take another year, but there will definitely be inland shipping on the Yangtze River, because the Chinese people on both sides of the Yangtze River also need shipping, don¡¯t they?¡±

    Jin Nengheng, Wilbur and others were all impressed. The Manchu Qing Dynasty had been unwilling to open up the Yangtze River to inland shipping for a long time. However, judging from the Western King's tone, it seemed that after the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom gained control of the Yangtze River, inland shipping would definitely be opened.  turned on.

    Jin Nengheng asked impatiently: "Your Excellency, King Xi, I have many mature ideas about inland shipping. I hope"

    Xiao Yungui raised his hand to interrupt Jin Nengheng's words and said with a smile: "Mr. Jin Nengheng, we will have plenty of time to discuss these matters in the future. When we return to Shanghai next time, we can talk alone. The environment here is really not that good, right?"  ?"

    Wilbur did not expect that the King of the West would be so generous. In fact, the British were determined to win the inland waterway. But tonight came in a hurry and there was no preparation. Jin Nengheng almost took the opportunity. Fortunately, the King of the West ended the conversation in time.  , otherwise Wilbur will curse these two Americans. Promising to introduce the King of the West to them tonight does not mean that the British can give up their own?Commercial interests.

    Afterwards, Xiao Yungui, Wilbur and others cordially exchanged opinions on recent trade. Xiao Yungui made it clear that he was willing to continue the arms trade and other military supplies transactions, and introduced his capable general Lin Qirong to them.  With the transportation of this batch of arms transactions completed, Xiao Yungui and Hong Yun'er were also preparing to leave. After the two sides said goodbye, the Xiwang couple took Tang Erniu and hundreds of elite guards from the West Palace together with more than a thousand  The civilian husband transported a large number of arms and rushed to Suzhou overnight.  (To be continued)
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