v3 Chapter 438： Judging the current situation to gain politics, discerning business opportunities with unique insight

Falling in love with youkanshu.com, opening 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

On October 5, 1868, the "European Times" suddenly reported a news that shocked the world-the most fierce battle for railway shares broke out in the Commonwealth of Millikin.

The target of contention is control of the Erie Railway.

The one who launched the attack was Cornelius Vanderbilt, who was known as the captain of the United States of America, and the one who was attacked was Daniel Drew, nicknamed "Cow Dealer".

Both of them are Nordic capital tycoons. Once the "European Times" reported it, it caused a huge shock throughout Europe.

Because ordinary people have heard their legends, and the upper-class people have many inside stories that ordinary people don't know, and they think of many things.

"The Haarlem Railway was completed in 1852. Because most of its running routes passed through poor villages, coupled with poor management, the Haarlem Railway had low income. In the railway industry at that time, the Haarlem Railway was recognized as one of the The least promising railroad in North America.

I don't understand, Your Majesty, why would you let Vanderbilt compete for this railroad? "

Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

William IV sat alone in the backyard of the royal family, within a radius of 50 meters, only Michael Sean, director of the Netherlands International Intelligence Service, was here.

Much of William IV's international intelligence was handled by McShane, so he was the one who was most familiar with the actions of the Netherlands in this contest between North America and the Rothschild family.

He was also the assistant of William IV in this operation.

William IV looked at his right-hand man who had been with him for many years. Like Bill Charlie, he was a confidant he had cultivated since the time of the crown prince, and he trusted him.

Regarding his question, William IV patiently said:

"Playing politics requires knowing how to judge the situation, and doing business requires a discerning eye to discover business opportunities that are not known to outsiders.

First, the Harlem Railroad is one of two railroads that run straight to Manhattan, the other being the Hudson Railroad. Trains coming from east of New York City had to pay the Harlem Railroad to get right of way.

On the west side of New York, since there is no bridge over the Hudson River, the trains coming from the west are cut off by the Hudson River. Therefore, the Haarlem Railroad has a unique location in New York. "

Mike Sean suddenly woke up when he heard the words.

"As a result, this railway has become a rare commodity."

William IV was noncommittal and continued:

"Secondly, the New York State Government granted the right to operate the Harlem Railway, and also granted the City Council the right to operate the Broadway bus line across the city to the Harlem Company under appropriate circumstances."

Mike Sean was shocked, and his eyes glowed with hot light, "So, almost all of New York's traffic is under the influence of Haller's parent company?"

William IV nodded and said: "Based on the above two considerations, I carefully observed the operation of the Haarlem Company, and further said that the management of the Haarlem Railway is chaotic and the cost is too high, which is not good for its hands. root cause."

"Then why did you choose Vanderbilt?"

"There are geniuses in every line, and crossing the line is never a forbidden area. With years of experience and confidence in shipping companies, I believe that Vanderbilt can operate this railway with a much higher efficiency than others and make a profit."

William IV said confidently: "I don't think anyone is more suitable than him"

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Morgan family.

Juniors Morgan's face was extremely solemn.

He is the current Morgan family's word-man.

The founder of the Morgan company can also be said to be the founder of the Morgan family consortium.

At 65 years old this year, he is still in high spirits.

"Vanderbilt, the old guy, came in horizontally. It's a coincidence that he chose to enter the game at this time."

A sneer appeared on his face. It goes without saying that he never believed that there were so many coincidences in this world.

Here, there must be some people and things that are not coincidental to deliberately blend in.

"Father, obviously, it was someone who deliberately challenged us. Should we hold on to it and give them a blow?"

The speaker was Pierpont Morgan, the son of Juniors Morgan, who was also his heir.

Pierpont is Juniors' heart and soul, and he is very satisfied with his son's "education".

After the child succeeded in his studies in 1853, he went to study in London, England in July, and left London for Europe in November of the same year, where he enrolled at Bellerio School for further study.

In 1856 Pierpont went to the University of Göttingen in Berlin to study German.

In 1857, he came to New Orleans and made his first pot of gold by relying on the coffee business. He was only 20 years old.

What satisfies Juniors most is that this proud son, at the age of 24, actually founded the Morgan firm in New York, and it was the establishment of this firm that cooperated with the family's Morgan Bank capital operation. , allowing the Morgan family's business to expand rapidly, and in just a few years, it has become one of the largest consortiums in the United States of America.

Juniors Morgan knew straight in his heart that there would be a successor.

It is for this reason that since 1861, the source of the Morgan family has always treated his son Pietert with an equal attitude. Just like now, as soon as Pietert's doubts were spoken, Juniors let Juniors lost in thought.

"These are extraordinary times, if we invest too much," Juniors Morgan said scruples: "Be careful that we will become the vanguard of others, and at the same time we will be stabbed in the back while protecting others from disasters. "

"But father, if we don't do this, the balance of the Rothschild family may sink to the Rockefeller family because of this It's also a loss for us."

"Pittert, look, now is the predicament we are facing. Under the strategizing of these international capitals, we small capitals who are alone are always looking ahead. It's too difficult."

"Father, it is said that there are many voices dissatisfied with the Rothschild family in Europe at present, and there are even rumors that the royal families and governments in Europe are jealous of Roche. I think this is not a good thing for us. bad news"

"How to say?"

"It is impossible for the Morgan family to work for others all their lives, and it will not always be a subordinate company of others. We naturally need to be prepared to stand on our own. I think waiting for the outbreak of anti-Roche in Europe will be something worth looking forward to."

Pietert Morgan said meaningfully: "By that time, the necklace around our Morgan's neck will be cut off."

Juniors Morgan smiled and said, "It's a good idea, but it still seems very far away."

Peter Morgan shook his head: "Father, I think Rockefeller is similar to us."

"Not really," Juniors said.

"Isn't it because Vanderbilt acquired the Haarlem Railway this time?"

Juniors Morgan flashed: "You mean, Roche will stop it, and we are his tools of Roche?"

"I don't work hard, I think, Rockefeller probably thinks the same way."

Although Juniors Morgan didn't believe it, he had to say that his son Pietert's statement was true.

"Then let's wait and see"