Rise of the 1630s South America

Chapter 2047 Pampa (21)

On February 1689, 2, Oleg Naryshkin arrived at the South Village Port Station in a luxurious carriage.

He came from Buenos Aires, and he basically lived in the core city ruled by the Spaniards in La Plata on weekdays, so that he could supervise his own industry nearby.

There have been twists and turns in the relationship between the east coast and Russia, and brazen actions in the Black Sea region have interfered with the Russian Empire's conquest of the northern Black Sea region.Regarding this, Naryshkin also learned about it from others through some secret channels.And not only that, the family far away in Moscow also sent letters through others, telling him not to rush, don't panic, let alone be impulsive, and live step by step.

The family believes that the relationship between the East Coast and Russia will not remain cold, and there will always be a turning point.Russia's goal is Europe, but they need to improve their technological strength and attract more foreign funds. As one of the most powerful countries on this planet, the East Coast Republic of China has its own advantages, which are extremely attractive to the Russian upper class.

As for the current conflicts caused by the Crimean Khanate and some Oirat Mongols who migrated westward, the family also believes that it is not insoluble.The focus of interests of the Russian Empire is not in the Caucasus and Western Ukraine. In fact, the old land of the Principality of Lithuania, which has a large population and a developed economy, is also the focus.

In addition, the old Naryshkin also revealed to Oleg that Prince Peter believes that now that world trade is prevailing, Russia is in an extremely disadvantageous position in trade.They only have two ports of Arkhangelsk and St. Nicholas on the coast of the White Sea. They are remote and desolate, and there is a long freezing period. At present, only a few English merchants and Dutch merchants come to trade. The rich whale products and masts of the Russian Empire Oil, wood, wax, honey, furs, and crucial grains have never been sold at a high price, and they have been squeezed by these two merchants, which has seriously affected the Russian economy.

Therefore, Prince Peter believes that the top priority of the Russian Empire is to get rid of the mess that fell on the Black Sea, even if it suffers a little bit temporarily, it doesn't matter.With the deep involvement of the people on the east coast, it will become very difficult for the Russian Empire there, so it is better to stick to Eastern Ukraine, sign a peace agreement with the Ottoman Empire and the Crimean Khanate, and then turn to the West, in Sweden and Make a decision on Poland.The agreement reached by Princess Sofia with the Poles was stupid. In fact, the Ottomans’ economy has not collapsed and is still improving. The army of the Crimean Khanate is also unexpectedly strong, and France is even more powerful. The imminent move on the western front forced the Austrians to withdraw troops from the eastern front.Continuing to bet on Ukraine in these circumstances is a huge mistake that must be corrected.

Old Naryshkin is Prince Peter's uncle and one of his most important supporters. His words should indicate a lot.If we also consider the undercurrents in Moscow's political arena and the turbulent situation, Princess Sofia is under unprecedented pressure, and those who oppose him in the country are colluding. Her life is not easy, and she may be pulled down at any time.And Prince Peter was smart and healthy since he was a child (this is very important among nobles where close relatives marry), and his chances of coming to power are quite high, so the possibility of the Russian Empire's policy turning is quite high.

Oleg basically understood when he saw this.The family is telling him not to think too much, but to settle, live and manage business on the east coast with confidence.They have already sent [-] rubles through Dutch businessmen, and Oleg can use it at his discretion to see if there is any investment opportunity to buy a stable wealth overseas for the family.

Oleg thinks he has little knowledge, and his business skills can only be considered at the middle level on the east coast, so he dare not invest in any projects that seem to be gimmicky.Conservative by nature, he decided to continue investing in the Yanbu Railway, which has already invested tens of thousands of rubles, because he is really optimistic about this railway.

Just yesterday, he had already negotiated with representatives of the American Railway Company, and took another piece of land a little far from the South Village Port Railway Station.The land was waterlogged and the soil was highly salinized, so the selling price was very low. Naryshkin bought a large piece for five thousand rubles and planned to transform it into a goods yard.

As for the remaining five thousand rubles, he had decided to keep it for the interior decoration of the Naryshkin Building, which required a lot of money.Speaking of the Naryshkin Building, one cannot fail to mention the many undeserved ridicule and contempt that Oleg suffered at the time.

Back then, because the source of funds for the Yanbu Railway was exhausted and its future was uncertain, countless investors were frightened away.At that time, Naryshkin invested heavily with the courage of a newborn calf. He not only bought railway stocks and bonds, but also circled some unwanted land. Now these lands have gained considerable appreciation, which is enviable. .

The main reason is that after the east bank government got the news of the northern gold mine, its "courage" increased greatly, and it issued two 15-year bonds publicly, raising enough funds to transfer this key railway The completion and opening to traffic made the land along the railway rapidly appreciate in value, and the stock of the Yanbu Railway almost doubled, making Oleg's floating accounts very beautiful and getting rid of many bad reputations in one fell swoop.

In addition, Oleg Naryshkin also used his own funds to build a building near the South Village Port Railway Station, and gave it a very fashionable East Coast name: Naryshkin Building.The Naryshkin Building is seven stories high. It was designed by professional architects from Qingdao Road and Bridge School, using many cutting-edge architectural technologies, making it the tallest and most majestic building south of the Rio de la Plata. , is a landmark building near the train station, which can be seen from a long distance.

In order to build this building, Oleg mortgaged a lot of bonds and stocks on hand, and at the same time borrowed a sum of money from his fellow Goshkin, which made it worthy of completion.This time, the family transferred [-] rubles from the Amsterdam Exchange Bank to Oleg's account on the east bank through a familiar Dutch businessman. Use it to withdraw funds.

You must know that many domestic enterprises in the East Bank have come to negotiate with Oleg, intending to rent a part of the building as an office space, including East Bank Insurance Company, United Industrial Credit Bank, Nanhai Group, National Grain Reserve, and Northern Seeds. Company, Dafeng Group (original Dafeng Food Company, Dafeng Agricultural Machinery Factory merged) and other famous enterprises.The presence of these enterprises will surely bring steady income to the owners of the Naryshkin Building.In this case, no matter from which point of view, Oleg's original investments are a model of venture capital, although he himself seems to be ignorant.

"The Pampa Plain is so vast that people on the east coast have filled it up in just ten years. Compared with it, Russia's development in the North Caucasus, the Don River and the lower reaches of the Volga River is really far behind. Where is the difference?" Oleg Naryshkin got out of the carriage with the help of two attendants, and while looking at the bustling Nancungang Railway Station in the distance, he thought: "The difference is so big. I’m afraid it’s not a railway anymore. The Russian Empire has serious problems in terms of technology, capital and management. Now the situation in the lower reaches of the Don River, the North Caucasus, and the lower reaches of the Volga River is completely out of control, and it seems that it may leave Russia at any time. The empire is far away. If you really want to say it, the serious shortage of immigrants is also an important reason. The serfdom of the empire and the subsequent personal dependence have indeed greatly hindered the pace of people's migration to other places. This is the fundamental reason. The reason."

"Now the empire should wake up. Damn Sophia, this fat pig woman, messed up the country. 15 troops were defeated at the feet of a group of nomads, dishonoring Russia's reputation, she must do it Pay the price. Should our Naryshkin family establish a good relationship with the East Bank government as a bridge between Russia and the East Bank? Once Prince Peter succeeds in ascending the throne in the future, the reconciliation between the two countries can be quickly promoted and timely They bought a lot of captured Russian soldiers and ruined the reputation of the empire, but this does not seem to be a hurdle that cannot be overcome, everything depends on how to operate." Oleg, who has stood in the wind for a long time, has already I thought about several ways to bridge the relationship between the two countries, and planned to write a letter to the family in Moscow, stating my thoughts in this way.

A shrill siren sounded in the distance.Oleg knew that it was another train full of beef and grain arriving at the port.It didn't take long for the merchants who heard the news to snap up these goods, and then use various ships to transport them to the wholesale market on the other side of the Rio de la Plata and sell them all over the country.

Recently, there have been more enterprises producing calico in the port.Thanks to the overall development of the chemical industry on the east coast, the output of industrial products such as dyes, soda ash, caustic soda, and chlorine water is increasing day by day, and the prices are stable and falling. Such as the printing and dyeing industry, paper industry, leather tanning industry, and soap making industry The light industry has sprung up in Nancun Port, solving a large number of jobs and at the same time prospering the local economy, making this town developed due to railways and shipping a lot of industrial color.

Oleg knew very well that there was a quilt factory and a leather goods factory next door to the Naryshkin building.The quilt factory also seems to be a supplier of the East Coast Army Department, specializing in the production of woolen military uniforms.The leather goods factory also occasionally undertakes some production tasks such as saddlery, ammunition bags, military boots, and armed belts, which seem to be inseparable from the army.

"The things produced by these factories are not guaranteed, and they 'participated' in the last battle in Azov City!" Oleg thought a little depressed: "However, these industrial colors are exactly what Russia, which is in a difficult transition period, lacks. Ah! The east coast is powerful and can easily build an industrial system on an originally barren plain. Russia does not have such national power, but you can try to build a small-scale one near Moscow, which will help improve the country's economic situation. It is very beneficial. Now the development of industry and commerce has become the consensus of all countries. Most of the traditional nobles who live on land rent will be eliminated by the times in the future. Our Naryshkin family invests a large amount of working capital in emerging industries. It seems to be correct. There are some enlightened aristocrats in Moscow now, should we unite with them to develop industry and commerce? But this matter can only be done after Prince Peter gains power, and there is no rush now."

After thinking about this, Oleg shook his head, looked at the Naryshkin Building ahead, and walked over at a leisurely pace.

(End of this chapter)