Reborn in Hong Kong as a Tycoon

Chapter 570 Conspiracy and Alliance of British Capital (Two in One)

weekend.

Shiyadi Shihuaiya took the lead to meet Shen Congee, Henry Keswick, Michael Kadoorie and John Madden for afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel.

Among the few people here, Shen Porridge represents HSBC Bank, Shiyadi Swire represents the Swire Group, Henry Kessack represents Jardine Matheson, John Madden can barely represent Wheelock, and Michael Kadoorie represents Kadoorie The family, it can be said that Xiangjiang's most powerful British consortium is here.

Three of the top four foreign firms in Xiangjiang came, but it is a pity that the Qi Dezun family has transferred their family power to London, England after losing control of Hutchison Whampoa, otherwise Shiyadi Shihuaiya would have called the Qi Dezun family.

Looking at a few people, Henry Caesark said to Michael Kadoorie and John Mackenzie, "It's been a while since we got together last time to short Hutchison Whampoa."

"Yes, it's a pity that we failed to sell short and lost a lot of money."

John Mabi nodded slightly. The life of Wheelock is not easy now, and the life of the Mabi family will naturally not be good. In this case, they have lost a large amount of money, and the impact on the Mabi family is still not small. .

"We will repay this revenge sooner or later."

Michael Kadoorie said in a deep voice that the last failure had an impact on his status in the Kadoorie family, fortunately it was not that big, but he remembered this grudge.

"HSBC sold the stocks they held at a low position, and the loss was not small, and I was blamed by the board of directors for this."

Shen Congee sighed, feeling the same hatred.In fact, what happened last time didn't have a big impact on him, because HSBC didn't lose money, it just didn't make a profit, and HSBC made a lot of money from short-selling British families, so he was fine.

HSBC lent stocks to the British family for shorting. Regardless of whether the British family made a profit or lost money, the interest still had to be paid to HSBC.

"It's the same for everyone. The Shihuaiya family also lost a lot last time."

When various British-funded families shorted Hutchison Whampoa last time, Shiyadi Sweiyar went back to London because of his father's illness during that time, and George Sweiyar handled the relevant affairs on his behalf.

It's just that the Shiyadi family lost a lot of money last time, so someone must be responsible, and George Shiya was the one responsible. After that, he was transferred back to London, and Shiyadi Shiya was not affected much.

"I said, aren't you here to recall suffering?"

Seeing that the atmosphere was not good, Henry Keswick interrupted with a smile.

"Of course not."

As the leader of this gathering, Shiyadi Shihuaiya also knows the truth that too much is too much, it is good to arouse everyone's hatred, but it is not good to dampen everyone's confidence.

"This time I invite you to have afternoon tea, mainly because I want to communicate with you."

"Lin Baicheng, the richest man in Xiangjiang, I won't introduce much about him. I think everyone knows his family history."

"What I want to say is that Lin Baicheng's career in Xiangjiang is a bit too big, bigger than the generations of our respective families. His career involves many industries. If we don't stop it, Xiangjiang will have nothing to do with us in the future. It's over."

"Shi Yadi, I think it's because Lin Baicheng and Bao Yugang are planning to enter the aviation industry, so you are in a hurry?"

After hearing this, John Ma Bin said that although there was no media report on this matter, as long as he had a certain network of capital in Xiangjiang, he would know about it.

"If you want us to help stop it, you can, as long as Swire Group is willing to pay the corresponding price."

Although Henry Kessack was very dissatisfied with Lin Baicheng and didn't mind fighting against Lin Baicheng, if it had nothing to do with his own interests, then he couldn't contribute in vain. For things that were not beneficial, Jardine Matheson would most verbally support him.

Although Michael Kadoorie didn't say anything, his attitude was the same.

"I admit that I have selfishness, but my proposal to deal with Lin Baicheng is not just out of selfishness."

Shiyadi Shi Huaiya first admitted her selfishness, then picked up the documents she brought and handed them to several people respectively: "I asked someone to check this. Regarding Lin Baicheng's property in Xiangjiang, I really don't know if I don't check. Jump."

Shen Congee, Henry Cassack, Michael Kadoorie, and John Madden opened the file and looked at it.

"Asia Star Media Group is composed of Asia TV, Star Pictures, Star Cinema, Asia Star Records, Star Daily and other companies. We don't have any media here, so I won't say much."

"Hutchison Whampoa currently mainly has real estate, retail, pharmaceutical, transportation, and dock warehouse businesses. Among them, the real estate business will compete with the real estate business of our various companies. The retail business of Watsons and the wellcome supermarket of Jardine Matheson Hutchison Hotel will compete with our hotel business."

"Galaxy Finance is composed of Galaxy Bank, Yum Securities, and Galaxy Insurance. Among them, the banking and securities business will definitely compete with HSBC in the future, and Galaxy Insurance will compete with Jardine Matheson's Jardine Insurance Consulting Group for business."

"The Hong Kong Electric Group competes with the CLP Power of the Kadoorie family. Even if the Hong Kong Electric Group is not destroyed, as long as the Hong Kong Electric Group is in chaos, it will be of great benefit to the CLP Power."

"Ocean Import and Export Trading Company, this company was established by Lin Baicheng in conjunction with Bao Yugang and the capital of the United States and Japan. The trade business competes with the trade business of our various companies. If it falls or becomes chaotic, it will also benefit us .”

"In addition to these, Lin Baicheng also has Jupiter Toys Company, Xinghe Game Company, Xingyue Electronic Game Company, Qizhou Yingni, Xinghe Semiconductor, Jinxing Electric, and Changsheng Pharmaceutical Biological Company. At present, these enterprises of his do not have much competition with us. .”

"However, if our respective groups enter these industries such as games, toys, cement, electrical appliances, and medicine, they will inevitably compete with Lin Baicheng's enterprises. It is impossible for us not to expand in the future just because Lin Baicheng has established a foothold in these industries , don’t enter these industries, don’t you think so?”

"Currently, we still have some businesses that have nothing to do with Lin Baicheng, but who can guarantee that Lin Baicheng will not enter these industries in the future? Take Cathay Pacific as an example. Originally, Cathay Pacific monopolized this industry and made a lot of money, but now Lin Baicheng is working with other people to think about it. To enter this industry, Cathay Pacific's future profits will inevitably be affected."

"Think about it, everyone. If Lin Baicheng takes a fancy to an industry in the future, and this industry was originally monopolized by your group company, will it harm your interests? How will you deal with it then?"

While Shen Congee and others were looking at the document, Shiyadi Shi Huaiya spoke out the remarks he had prepared, constantly exaggerating Lin Baicheng's threat, and stopped talking after speaking, leaving time for Shen Congee and others to think.

After a while, Henry Cassack said: "Let me make a statement first. There is no problem dealing with Lin Baicheng. Jardine Matheson has suffered a lot from him. I and the directors of the group are very happy to deal with him. But , Lin Baicheng's current strength is not weak, so unless HSBC is willing to contribute and unite everyone to deal with Lin Baicheng, otherwise forget it."

In his view, only when HSBC takes the lead can everyone unite to deal with Lin Baicheng to be sure of victory, otherwise it is hard to say who will win.However, Jardine Matheson was damaged after being injured twice, and it is currently in the stage of licking its wounds. Without certainty of victory, it is impossible for him to put Jardine Matheson on the gambling table for revenge.

"I mean the same thing as Cassack."

Michael Kadoorie then said that the main businesses of the Kadoorie family are hotels, real estate, finance, electricity, and trade. Among them, the hotel and electricity businesses are in direct competition with Lin Baicheng's industry. If they can cooperate with other British capital to deal with Lin Baicheng, Kadoorie The family doesn't mind contributing.

"Wheelock is now focusing more on the shipping industry, and there is no competition with Lin Baicheng's industry. However, if Lin Baicheng falls, not only can I breathe a sigh of relief, but also give Huazi a little color. I agree. .”

John Mabi said aloud that in his position, Wheelock and the Mabi family would not be the main force, at most they would contribute a little bit, so there was no need to refuse.

"Empire, what do you say?"

Several people, including Shiyadi Shihuaiya, looked at Shen Porridge: "HSBC will definitely compete with Galaxy Finance in the future. While Galaxy Finance is still very weak, we should quickly destroy it, so as not to become a threat in the future."

"I'm just the head of HSBC. How can I decide such a big thing by myself."

Shen Porridge immediately shook his head. This is not his evasion. As the top class of HSBC, he has a lot of authority, but it is not his decision to unite a group of British capital to deal with Lin Baicheng, the richest man in Hong Kong. This kind of decision has a major impact on the development of HSBC. Can call the shots.

Shiyadi Shihuaiya said immediately: "Dapan, don't be humble. Although you can't make such a decision, with your status, there is no problem in convincing the board of directors."

Shen Congee shook his head: "Things are not that simple."

"Dapan, you don't want to deal with Lin Baicheng, do you?"

Henry Kessack was a little dissatisfied. As the leader of British capital, HSBC has been cooperating with Chinese capital and even funding some Chinese businessmen. Many British capital, including Jardine Matheson, have long been dissatisfied with this.

Shi Yadi Shi Huaiya reminded: "Dapan, you should be clear, waiting for Lin Baicheng to become bigger now, it will not be easy to deal with him in the future. Besides, what if he wants to deal with HSBC after he becomes bigger?"

"HSBC is not afraid of anyone."

Shen Porridge said confidently, this is confidence in HSBC's strength.

"Taipan, HSBC is a British capital and must stand with us, not with Chinese capital."

Shiyadi Shihuaiya reminded again that there was already dissatisfaction in the tone this time.

Henry Kessack nodded in agreement: "Yes, HSBC should not help Chinese capital."

"HSBC and our British capital should help each other. HSBC helps us grow, and we make money for HSBC. We have always cooperated like this."

John Ma Bin also said that if he had the strong support of HSBC, he could buy the shares of Wheelock with a loan from HSBC, and then drive the Zhang family out of Wheelock, so that Wheelock would be under the control of Ma Bo In the hands of the family.

Unlike now, although the control of Wheelock is in the hands of the Ma Bin family, Zhang Yuliang has not given up, and has been competing with the Ma Bin family for control, resulting in the Ma Bin family's control over Wheelock. Development has also suffered as a result.

"HSBC has been working with everyone, there is no doubt about it."

Shen Congee immediately made a statement, and then changed the topic: "If you want to deal with Lin Baicheng, if you can, HSBC doesn't want to get rid of this future competitor. However, Lin Baicheng is full-fledged now, and it is not so easy to deal with him , It’s not something we can do with just a few words.”

"As long as HSBC is willing to take the lead and unite us and other British capitals, I think there should be no problem dealing with Lin Baicheng."

Shiyadi Shihuaiya immediately said that he still doesn't believe it. With HSBC as the leader, the three major foreign banks, the Kadoorie family, which is not inferior to the three, and other British capital, they can't deal with Lin Baicheng alone.

"Combining our strength, of course there is no problem in dealing with Lin Baicheng alone."

Shen Congee changed the topic: "But don't forget that the relationship between Lin Baicheng and the Hong Kong government is not bad. Many people hope that Lin Baicheng will continue to help them make money, including our Hong Kong governor Sir Mai. In addition, Lin Baicheng is also friendly with Huo Yingdong, Bao Yugang, Guo Henian and other Huazi families. Once we join forces to deal with him, he will definitely ask the Huazi family for help, and the Huazi family will definitely help him."

"So, if we want to deal with Lin Baicheng, it is difficult for us to get administrative support from the Hong Kong government. In terms of business, there are Chinese families as Lin Baicheng's backing. It is difficult for us to defeat Lin Baicheng all at once."

"What's more, we all know that Lin Baicheng still has property in the United States. Who knows how much assets he has in the United States? We only calculate his strength in Xiangjiang, but we don't know how much power he has in the United States. We don't know anything about him. The strength is still not understood."

"The most important thing is that Lin Baicheng's strength is not weak. Even if we can defeat him together, our families will definitely lose their strength. Are you mentally prepared for the loss of strength?"

"Otherwise, in the middle of the fight, we find that our own strength has been damaged, and then we can't bear it, and don't want to continue. In that case, we offended Lin Baicheng, but we didn't achieve our goal. What's the point of uniting to deal with him?"

"Having said that, we can't just watch him continue to develop like this?"

After listening to Shen Congee's words, several people felt that they were reasonable, so they did not refute.

"We can temporarily give up the idea of ​​dealing with Lin Baicheng with all our strength, and then join forces to deal with one of his companies and teach him a lesson. What do you think?"

Shen Congee proposed aloud that he didn't mind causing trouble for Lin Baicheng, because he knew that Shi Yadi Shi Huaiya was right. Lin Baicheng's Galaxy Financial Group would become a competitor of HSBC in the future, and the two sides could not cooperate forever.

(End of this chapter)