The Industrial Giant Reborn.

Chapter 273 Digging Pit for HSBC in Advance

Star River Building:

"Chen Sheng, recently, there have been several power outages in some industrial areas in Hung Hom and Shatian, which has caused several suppliers of Galaxy Trading to fail to deliver goods in a timely manner." Xu Jinhong, the person in charge of Galaxy Group, reported.

"Does it have a big impact? I remember that there are several suppliers for the orders of similar products in Galaxy Trading?" Chen Zhiwen didn't care too much. The US usually has stocks, even if they don't have a certain product. Out of stock has little impact, because even Costco has several options for the same type of product, not to mention other supermarkets, where a single toothbrush can have hundreds of varieties.

"The impact is not big, but there is a problem with the power outage. In the past few years, the power outage in Hong Kong can be said to be one of the few. Usually it is a typhoon, or a line is damaged, etc., but these few times are sudden. "Xu Jinhong said with a smile: "Many factories jumped up in a hurry because of a sudden power outage, and they ran to CLP Power. The explanation given was that the storage of coal and oil is relatively tight, and the voltage may occasionally be insufficient."

"You mean to say that CLP Power used the trick of cutting off the power to oppress the Hong Kong government?" Chen Zhiwen asked.

"It is unlikely to oppress the Hong Kong government. It is unlikely that the Hong Kong government will agree to increase electricity consumption for the public, but I guess CLP Power wants to increase electricity consumption for industries. As long as the factory owners can't bear it, there may be a certain possibility of success." Xu Jinhong analyzed.

"Then what do you think?" Chen Zhiwen asked.

"I think we can use the media to propose to build a third power generation group in Hong Kong." Xu Jinhong suggested.

"The third one? It's unlikely, right?" Chen Zhiwen said with a frown.

"It's not possible, but as long as we bring it up, and then build momentum, and CLP cuts off power by itself, and then blows the wind on the stock market, the stock prices of Hong Kong Electric and CLP will inevitably fall even more. Come on, our acquisition will be easier." Xu Jinhong analyzed: "The Hong Kong government has always disagreed because there is no place in Hong Kong to build power plants, but now that the mainland has been opened, we can come up with a new idea , That is to build a power plant in the Mainland close to Hong Kong, and then send electricity to Hong Kong through high-voltage cables. This plan is also feasible. It is said that the Kadoorie family is now discussing with the Mainland government to jointly build a nuclear power plant in the Mainland. "

"So, your purpose is just to build momentum, and then completely lower the stock prices of CLP and HK Electric?" Chen Zhiwen nodded and said, "The idea is not bad, so let's do it, and let Bao Yugang know, let's work together Do it."

Thinking about it carefully, this possibility is indeed possible. The Hong Kong government had intended to issue a third power generation license in the 60s, but at that time, CLP and HK Electric had basically achieved monopoly in their respective regions, and invested in a large number of power plants. Therefore, no consortium was willing to participate at that time.

However, that was in the 60s, when the Chinese capital was still weak, but now it is different, the Chinese capital is big enough, as long as the public opinion really spreads, then many people may really believe it.

Of course, it is unlikely that the Hong Kong government will actually issue a license. MacLehose is probably not thinking about such a trivial matter now, because at the beginning of this year, he went to Yanjing and hit a wall. In the next few years, The things that matter are the most important thing.

"Okay, then I'll discuss it with Universal International now." Xu Jinhong said.

In the next half month, public opinion in Hong Kong was turned around again. There was a lot of rumors in the stock exchange that Chinese capital would cooperate with the mainland to build power plants and compete for the market of CLP and HK Electric.

Affected by this, the stock prices of Hong Kong Electric and CLP have been greatly affected, which also caused hundreds of anonymous accounts to start absorbing stocks on a large scale, but they did not attract any attention.

Time soon came to March.

The price of gold has already taken off and exceeded $500 per ounce. Chen Zhiwen's previous investment has basically multiplied by 5 times, and there is no risk at all. He just needs to wait for the right time to sell.

"Eric, this is a gift from me to you. It's China (English for porcelain)." Henry Morgan, who had just arrived at Chen Zhiwen's office, said with a smile, and there were several people behind him, nudging a wooden box.

"What?" Chen Zhiwen looked at the wooden box and said incomprehensibly.

"This is some ancient Chinese antique porcelain that I found in the United States. It is said that it was used by your previous emperor." Henry Morgan explained with a smile.

"Antique?" Chen Zhiwen became more curious, and then the wooden box was opened, and inside was a vase half a person's height.

A Chinese said at this time: "Mr. Chen, during the period of Emperor Xuanzong Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty, there was an imperial vase in the palace, which has a history of more than 1300 years. Porcelain is fragile, and this one can be said to be a treasure. "

"Okay, then you arrange someone to deliver it to my house." Chen Zhiwen thought for a while and said, he wasn't really interested in this thing, but his old man might be.

In fact, there are still many such antiques in China at present. In the early 80s, many foreign collectors came to China with foreign exchange to buy various folk antiques. The behavior was not stopped until the mid-80s. If you really want to buy antiques, you will go to the country to empty out some antique stores next year. It is estimated that it will not cost a few million dollars.

After the delivery man left, Chen Zhiwen asked with a smile, "Why did you suddenly prepare such a big gift for me?"

Henry Morgan also sat down and said, "This is just a thank you. I invested in gold futures with you, and now I have made several times the profit."

"I'm just a suggestion. You don't have to thank me if you make a profit, and don't look for me if you lose." Chen Zhiwen shrugged and said with a smile.

"But now that I have made money, I have to be grateful. Besides, you also suggested that I invest in real estate in Hong Kong. I bought a few small properties and made some money." Henry Morgan said with a smile: "However, is the current price of gold right?" Too high, Eric, do you think it's time to shoot?"

"In less than a year, you have made several times the profit. In fact, the most conservative way is to get the capital back first, and then do the rest. It doesn't matter. At most, you can earn a little less. "Chen Zhiwen said lightly.

I knew that this guy gave me such an expensive gift because I wanted to know from myself when the best time to sell it was.However, he will not tell outsiders the specific information. It is one thing to follow him to make some money, but it is impossible to know his actions, even if it has no effect on him.

"That makes sense, then I'm going to sell some when I go back." Henry Morgan nodded and said, he also knew that he would not get accurate information, but no matter what, he still made a fortune.

"Henry, the main business of Morgan Stanley is acquisitions, right?" Chen Zhiwen asked suddenly.

"Yes, what's the matter? What company do you want to buy? American?" Henry Morgan suddenly became interested. He didn't know how much Chen Zhiwen invested in gold futures, but he estimated that it should not be less. With the increase of gold, then Profits are definitely beyond imagination.

With so much money, it is normal to think about acquisitions, but since Morgan Stanley is asked, it is very likely that it is an American company. Otherwise, there is no need to ask him about the acquisition in Hong Kong.

Chen Zhiwen asked with a smile: "You should know the Haifeng Bank in the United States, right?"

"Haifeng Bank? I know, you want to buy an American bank? I'm afraid it's a bit difficult?" Henry Morgan said with a frown.

"It's not my acquisition, but our HSBC Bank in Hong Kong. It intends to acquire Haifeng Bank, but I don't want HSBC to succeed so easily." Chen Zhiwen said lightly.

"Okay, I understand." Henry Morgan smiled and said, "What do you want to do, Eric?"

"I want you to take the lead, and then we will jointly invest and entrust Morgan Stanley to acquire Haifeng Bank. You are an American, and there is no political problem in acquiring Haifeng Bank. Then when the right time comes, I will pay a high price. Sell ​​it to HSBC, and then you can also get a certain rebate from it." Chen Zhiwen said.

"Acquire Haifeng Bank?" Henry Morgan hesitated, and said, "Is the risk of doing so too high? Just for a price difference?"

"Of course it's not the price difference. I have other purposes in Hong Kong." Chen Zhiwen said with a light smile: "And you can check it out. Although the Haifeng Bank is not profitable, there is no fatal problem and there will be no major risks. of."

"I will check the specific information, but as far as I know, this bank also has a market value of two to three billion US dollars. We spent hundreds of millions of dollars. What if HSBC gives up the acquisition?" Henry Morgan said again asked.

"This is basically impossible. Haifeng Bank is the most important move for HSBC to prepare for internationalization. Besides, even if it is true, then we will run this bank together and own a medium-sized bank in the United States. You Henry Morgan Are you not interested?" Chen Zhiwen said with a light smile.

"Of course I have interest, but I have to have the ability first?" Henry Morgan said helplessly.

"Don't worry, if we join hands, there will be no problem in running a bank." Chen Zhiwen said with a smile.

He really doesn't know how to operate a bank, let alone a bank in the United States, but as long as the bank's profit is not a problem, then other aspects are generally not a problem, and there are many prophetic events in his mind, just bring this bank together a few times , is enough to make it profitable.

Of course, this is also in theory. In reality, he doesn't want to get involved in the financial industry of the United States. The water here is too deep, and the scale is meaningless. Intervention is also possible.Besides, wouldn't Henry Morgan be completely cheap by doing this?
It’s okay to let him drink soup with him, but it’s unnecessary to eat meat together. The main purpose this time is to be able to control HSBC in the future and dig holes for HSBC in advance, which is in his absolute interest in Hong Kong.

"Okay, let me think about it, and we'll discuss it after I check the specific information." Henry Morgan thought for a while and said, since Chen Zhiwen is sure that HSBC will buy it at a high price in the end, it should be more or less the same.And if HSBC really gave up, it would not be a loss for him to get a bank, as long as he got some advice from Chen Zhiwen on investment.

"Then let's go, let's go and see our new game - "Tank Battle." Chen Zhiwen smiled and said, Henry Morgan came to Hong Kong this time mainly for this new arcade game.

(End of this chapter)