frightfiction Chapter 273: Tender Words, Big Stick in Hand
Chapter 273: Tender Words, Big Stick in Hand
After selling part of its stake in the Majiagang oil field, Texas New Century Petroleum Company quickly announced a striking new exploration plan.
As soon as the news came out, the entire White Eagle financial circle was in an uproar. The rumor that God's right hand - Yegorov, was about to take action again swept through the capital market like a storm.
Although the world was engulfed in war at that time, White Eagle's financial system benefited greatly from the war.
Gold continued to flow into White Eagle. The Federal Reserve's gold reserves were only 2500 tons before the war, but thanks to the huge profits made from the war, the amount soared to tons in just a few years (the Japanese used gold to buy steel, oil, etc.).
This gold injected a shot of adrenaline into the White Eagle financial system, prompting the Federal Reserve to issue new currency on a large scale.
Hot money poured into the capital market like a torrent, part of which flowed into expanding military-industrial enterprises, while the other part roamed around in search of areas with higher returns.
The White Eagle financiers are well versed in the art of international lending: using loans to lure local powerhouses, using resources as collateral, and ultimately quietly swallowing up the entire country's economy.
However, with his brilliant ideas in oil exploration, Yegorov seems to have provided capital with a shortcut to realize wealth appreciation faster.
After negotiations with John, Texas New Century Petroleum Company became the darling of capital, and large amounts of funds poured in.
Under Zhang Chi's control, Yegorov quickly carried out a series of equity restructuring, ultimately forming the following structure:
Yegorov holds 35%
Zhang Chi holds 16% of the shares
Finn Rockefeller holds 16%
Oil giants such as Mobil and Exxon have cross-holdings of 20%
Other investment companies and capital tycoons hold a total of 13%
On the surface, Yegorov and his close comrade Finn Rockefeller hold 51% of the shares and control the entire company, but in reality, it is Shang Zhangchi and his loyal synthetic Yegorov who hold 51% of the shares and control the entire company.
After these rounds of equity exchanges, both Zhang Chi and Yegorov cashed out nearly 3000 million US dollars by selling shares.
With Finn Rockefeller's connections in hand, the more than 29 tons of gold obtained from Prime Minister Qiu naturally did not pass through the hands of the Federal Reserve, but was secretly transported directly to Pegu.
As for why Zhang Chi went through so much trouble to use Yegorov as the general agent for his various companies and assets in White Eagle?
It’s because Zhang Chi’s ambition is big enough and he is not satisfied with being Bai Ying’s younger brother.
When the Cold War begins, the world situation will change dramatically. If there is a conflict with the White Eagle, Yegorov's presence will enable these industries to be separated from Zhang Chi and will not be confiscated as enemy property.
Zhang Chi, who traveled from the 21st century, is not a loyal reader of "Yilin". He does not believe a word of what the magazine boasts about White Eagle's business reputation and private property safety.
Therefore, it is better to hand over the industry to absolutely loyal synths, who only hold a certain proportion of shares in public, so that they can obtain profits without being too conspicuous.
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At the same time, Zhang Chi turned his attention from capital operations back to the front battlefield.
The war in the Pegu region is gradually coming to an end, and the Japanese have been in a state of crushing defeat.
The front-line security army troops were almost following the retreating Japanese invaders and rushing towards Rangoon.
At the same time, a large number of new recruits led by Li Chutou began to carry out security operations in the rear. Their main targets were the large number of scattered Japanese devils in the mountains and forests, and some puppet troops who fled with guns.
In terms of industrial construction, with sufficient funds, a large number of basic industrial enterprises were established. Some of them were "state-owned" enterprises that Zhang Chi directly paid for. Most of the names of these enterprises started with "Nanhua" and involved all aspects of basic industries.
In addition, there are various enterprises invested by many wealthy merchants and families in Southeast Asia and the local area. Since the tax plan set by Zhang Chi is much more sustainable than the original sustainable fishing plan of Master John, the industry and commerce in Pegu entered an unprecedented state of prosperity for a time.
This economic boom even attracted many businessmen from Qian Kingdom to set up factories in Pegu. Zhang Chi expressed his absolute welcome to these foreign businessmen who came with investment, technology and skilled workers.
After all, we are still in the midst of a world war, and even the simplest boar bristle brushes and canned fruit have broad market prospects.
Equipment with higher technical content, such as medical kits, infantry carrying equipment, folding engineer shovels, etc., will have no trouble finding sales.
As the Allies gradually gained complete control of the Mediterranean and Sindhu Ocean routes, world shipping was gradually recovering. Under the tight control of the Allied camp, it could be said that any commodity produced would definitely be sold.
A prosperous market naturally means that everyone in the entire industrial chain can share in the profits, and even farmers working in the primary industry can gain corresponding benefits - the crops they grow are easier to sell, and they can buy fertilizers and industrial products at cheaper prices.
And Zhang Chi, facing the prosperous and flourishing current situation, did not forget to raise the big stick in his hand.
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"According to the Provisional Constitution promulgated by the Pegu Anti-Japanese Autonomous Committee, the 37 defendants are found guilty of espionage, treason, and rebellion and sentenced to death for immediate execution!"
The crisp sound of the gavel rang out in the dull air, and Li Chunhua, the chief judge, spoke every word coldly and decisively.
The crowd was in an uproar, talking in low voices but holding their breath, afraid of missing any details that would happen next.
The live broadcast of the South China Radio Station made the trial widely known through the radio waves. The flash lights on the scene went off one after another, and the cameras of reporters recorded every moment.
Li Chunhua's voice seemed to instantly drain all the strength from the 37 criminals at the public trial. The criminals collapsed to the ground one by one, with empty eyes. Some murmured "unfair", while others remained silent.
The surrounding bailiffs immediately stepped forward, and in groups of two, they lifted up the guys who were lying on the ground and put them on the truck.
Among the 37 criminals who were taken to the shooting range, there were guides who led the Japanese to attack the expeditionary force, wealthy businessmen who made a fortune by joining the Japanese, and officers who colluded with the Japanese and joined the puppet army to hold important positions.
They were all natives who were singled out and liquidated after the Battle of Mandalay came to an end, when the Anwar Army almost controlled the entire territory of Pegu (the Japanese only had the coastal area of Yangon left).
Meng Xingfa, who was in the audience, watched the criminals, their steps unsteady and their faces pale, being loaded onto the truck. He pouted at the ground and cursed inwardly, "Serves them right."
This is different from Meng Xingfa, who could lead the villagers to fight with the natives with real swords and guns to seize water and fertile land.
As the president of the Bago Guang Province Chamber of Commerce, Huan Borong, who comes from a businessman background, not only feels relieved, but also has more on his mind.
Looking at those criminals who were condemned by everyone after being tried, Huan Borong shuddered for no reason.