0678 [Joint Aspect!] (5000 word chapter)(2/2)
"You should be more careful. This matter is very important. It is related to the shipping business of our Bao Company. To be precise, it is related to the future of Wharf!" A trace of worry appeared on the charter king's face.
It was rare for Su Diwen to see the charter king showing such an expression, and his spirit was suddenly shaken.
The three major families, the Bao family, the Huo family and the Xu family, control 30% of the shares of Wharf in the market. Although Jardine Matheson does not want Chinese capital to take power, the Bao family and others have always been eyeing Wharf. Could it be that this time
What’s going on at Wharf?
As if aware of Su Diwen's expression, the chartered boat king came to the car door at this time, and Alu helped open the car door.
The charter king did not get in the car immediately, but reached out and took out the newspaper he had been reading for a long time in the car, handed it to Su Diwen himself and said: "As for what the specific matter is, you will know after reading it!"
Su Diwen's face was full of doubts. He took the newspaper and read it for a few times, and his expression suddenly changed.
Looking at the report in the newspaper in my hand——
"How could this happen?" Su Diwen couldn't hide his surprise.
Seeing Su Diwen's shock, the chartering king seemed very calm, "Someone is behind the scenes and wants to take over the Wharf, so he has done everything he can to make such a big show!"
Su Diwen turned his attention to the newspaper again, and saw the headline on the front page: "It's hard to find food, riot at the dock!"
The subtitle is: Wages have not been increased for three years, and the Wharf is filled with blood and sweat! Jardine Matheson only cares about itself and ignores the blood and tears of the Chinese workers! Thousands of people rioted and marched, writing a new chapter in Hong Kong!
Then there was a large photo, in which thousands of Chinese workers from Wharf were marching on the street holding two banners: "Demand for a Wage Increase" and "We Want to Survive".
Hong Kong at this time is different from the past. After experiencing various struggles in the 1950s, especially after the Kowloon riots in the past two or three years, the entire British Hong Kong government is in a state of turmoil. It is most sensitive to demonstrations. A small group of people often hold up banners.
The British government will immediately dispatch the police to intervene and nip any flames that endanger the stability of the situation in the bud.
Therefore, in recent years, it is rare to see newspapers and periodicals introducing such large-scale news about demonstrations. What is even more strange is that the British Hong Kong government did not take the initiative to stop it. This illustrates a situation. This wave of demonstrations involving thousands of people
There is a big boss behind the scenes, and the power of this big boss is enough to influence the British Hong Kong government’s decision-making on this matter!
Thinking of this, Su Diwen finally understood why the charter king had such a trace of worry on his face.
Nowadays, the Wharf riots and workers' strike are bound to affect the Wharf stock price. According to the newspaper, the Wharf stock price has fallen by 30%, and it is still in the "early stage" of the decline! Just kidding, the stock price will suffer if it continues to fall.
Hit the floor!
Bao and others hold 30% of Wharf's equity, which is a huge investment. How can they be willing to turn it into a blank piece of paper?
And there are only a few big families that have created such a chaotic situation and can influence the British Hong Kong government in Hong Kong. Except for a few ghost families, the only one left is the famous Lee family!
For the Lee family, they have always been engaged in people's livelihood projects and real estate purchases. Sima Zhao's ambition to win the Wharf this time is Sima Zhao's heart. Everyone knows that he definitely wants to kick out the three major families and replace them, so as to win the Wharf and control the port trade.
At the same time, it opened up channels for their family’s real estate business.
You must know that since the Wharf moved eastward, the land near the Wharf has become a hot commodity. The Lee family has long been coveted by the nearby port, even if it is not prosperous. How can they continue to give the advantage to the Bao family?
How do you say that? The emperor takes turns and will come to my house next year!
For the Lee family, since the Wharf has been relocated, a new chapter will begin, and the master who makes money should also be replaced!
Thinking of this, Su Diwen took a deep breath, looked at the chartered boat king and said, "Could it be that the person behind is... Li Zhaotian?"
The charter king put his hands behind his back and nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Su Diwen couldn't help but sigh.
By doing this, Li Zhaotian made it clear that he wanted the Bao family, Xu family and Huo family to hand over their Wharf shares, otherwise the Wharf stocks would be turned into a pile of waste paper.
Then he said: "So this time we have to find someone to deal with him!"
"Who can fight against him?" Su Diwen said in surprise.
The chartering king smiled and uttered three words: "Shi Zhijian!"
For the charter king, making such a decision was helpless.
First, Li Zhaotian is the chairman of the Chinese Entrepreneurs Association. If he is evil, he will inevitably be put in the shoes.
Shi Zhijian was different. Shi Zhijian was dismissive of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce from beginning to end, and even only joined the Chaozhou Chamber of Commerce.
Second, the Lee family can be called a super family in Hong Kong in this era, because they have the backing of the British Hong Kong government and are always domineering. Not to mention that the Bao family, Xu family and Huo family all have business dealings with them. Chinese people pay attention to harmony to make money, and it is not suitable to fight among themselves.
Shi Zhijian was different, he had always fought happily with Li Zhaotian.
Third, and most importantly, this time Ritchie is backed by the super giant HSBC. Not to mention that the three major families "owe" HSBC a lot of money, even Jardine Matheson, the parent company behind Wharf, is not immune.
Fully 20% of Wharf's equity is pledged to HSBC.
This time HSBC is willing to support Li Zhaotian, making it clear that it is cutting off the tail of Jardine Matheson. In addition, Jardine Matheson has suffered serious losses in recent years and has no time to take care of itself. Maybe it will give up the car to save Shuai and benefit Li Zhaotian.
But Shi Zhijian is different. Since he started his business, Shi Zhijian has rarely dealt with such big banks. He only deposited and withdrawed some money from Standard Chartered HSBC. Even before getting the loan, he went to Far East Bank, a Chinese-owned bank owned by Qiu Degen, not to mention that the loan has been paid off long ago.
, and it is said that there are more than 30 million on hand! Enough chips!
In addition to the above three points, there are other reasons why Bao, Xu and Huo are unwilling to intervene in this matter.
During the war in the 1950s and the early 1960s, Bao and Fok publicly supported the mainland in transporting supplies to the mainland, thus embittering the British Hong Kong government. They have been subject to sanctions by the British Hong Kong government. The "sanction order" has not been lifted yet. Bao
I wanted to go ashore but couldn't.
However, something unexpected happened to the Xu family, and the deceased was the most important. In other words, the Xu family is in a state of chaos and has not yet elected a new head to take charge of the overall situation. In order to fight against external forces, we must first calm down the internal situation, so where can we have the time to deal with Li Zhaotian?
Based on this calculation, it seems that there is no one but Shi Zhijian who has money, leisure and the audacity to go against Li Zhaotian at this time!
But the question is, can Shi Zhijian win over Li Zhaotian?!
a super tycoon,
A fledgling,
Chapter completed!