mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 312 Let him go bankrupt
If it is said that Zhao Chuanxin once threatened to threaten Da Luo, and Da Luo hated him, that would be justified.

But what about the other two?
John Rockefeller went straight to the point: "I have found out that the person who made the biggest profit in the short-selling of the stock market last year - Jesse Livermore, I have found out through his various economic activities in the past year that the money is likely to It was Zhao Chuanxin."

As soon as this remark came out, Da Luo and Charles Evans Hughes were shocked.

Da Luo spoke bluntly: "How do you know?"

John Rockefeller said: "This person was extremely gambler. He followed the rumors and continued to sell short. As a result, he lost a lot and almost went bankrupt. I asked him to calculate the amount of his loss, which is only a very small part of the short market profit last year."

Why would he be interested in Jesse Livermore, Zhao Chuanxin's queen trader?
Since he took over the terminal facilities of the New Jersey Railway Company in 1872, by 1880, he had controlled many main railroads in the United States.

These are peripheral properties purchased for his oil business.

Last year, Zhao Chuanxin's short-selling behavior in the market caused great losses to his railway stocks.

He secretly investigated Livermore and found clues.

To be able to find out these things, it is also thanks to John Morgan, the wallet of Wall Street.

John Morgan and John Rockefeller were both treacherous and proud men, but there was actually a rift between them.

John Morgan is equally awesome, mastering nearly two-thirds of the railroads in the United States.

In the steel business, he needs to cooperate with John Rockefeller, so sometimes he will inevitably humble himself when speaking in front of John Rockefeller.

It was because of this relationship that John Rockefeller was able to investigate Jesse Livermore to the bottom.

Charles Evans Hughes frowned: "Mr. Rockefeller, it may be difficult to explain the problem based on this alone."

John Rockefeller nodded: "Later, I continued to investigate and found that Jesse Livermore had a close connection with the Ethan Manor in North Tarrytown, New York. The owner of the manor never showed up in the town, and everything is temporarily managed by the housekeeper. Freddy Pavelt managed it. Through my relationship, I found a local banker, Samuel Goldberg, whose son went to the manor every day to play. It is said that the owner of the manor is Ethan Zhao.”

Big Rob is more concerned about Zhao Chuanxin than Charles Evans Hughes.

He hurriedly asked: "Ethan Zhao? Is he Zhao Chuanxin?"

"At first, I was just skeptical, but I couldn't be sure. I hired the Pinkerton Detective Company to investigate. Finally, I found clues in Palm Beach, Florida, and confirmed that Ethan Zhao is Zhao Chuanxin."

Da Luo cheered up and said angrily, "This thug is so rich!"

"..."

Both John Rockefeller and Charles Evans Hughes were amazed.

Is this focus a bit crooked?
But Charles Evans Hughes was concerned about other things: "The town of North Tarrytown belongs to Westchester County and is in New York State. Zhao Chuanxin's estate is here, so we in New York..."

He didn't finish, but it was self-explanatory.

New York is in danger!
Just like the flat-headed guys who are most feared by the American people in later generations, if they know that these flat-headed guys have gone to New York, New Yorkers will probably be scared to death.

The three fell silent.

Everything started smoking.

After a while, John Rockefeller raised a question: "There is an incomprehensible joint here. How did Zhao Chuanxin predict the San Francisco earthquake? According to my investigation, his agent Jesse Livermore Just stuck at that point to operate."

Da Luo blurted out: "He knows magic, he must have been calculated by a fortune teller..."

After finishing speaking, he regretted it.

Sure enough, the two looked at him strangely.

Da Luo coughed twice: "I was worried about the safety of the people, so I investigated his background. I learned that he had a nickname in the Qing Dynasty, called Master. I think he must have some kind of mysterious power. "

He would never admit that he did the detailed investigation because he was afraid of Zhao Chuanxin.

Not to mention, he once ordered the navy department to send spies to assassinate Zhao Chuanxin.

Zhao Chuanxin was still alive and kicking, and he went to assassinate him, but there was no news of him.

If there were no accidents, the assassin should have had an accident.

Charles Evans Hughes suggested: "Since we already know that Ethan Manor belongs to Zhao Chuanxin, why don't we send troops nearby, once he appears..."

Da Luo directly interrupted: "No!"

Ever since I heard that Zhao Chuanxin killed Ito Hirobumi, bombarded the Forbidden City, forced Cixi to jump the wall, and even the arm of the great eunuch Li Lianying was crippled,

Da Luo was really scared.

Since Zhao Chuanxin was able to kill the Imperial Palace and the Governor's Mansion in South Korea, as well as the Forbidden City, why didn't he dare to go to the White House?
He could imagine that if the ambush failed, he would get caught instead.

Even if he didn't die, he might be made ashamed like Cixi.

John Rockefeller thought for a while and said, "I don't think so either. Did you find out that since he made a profit by shorting the stock market, he changed his name to Ethan Zhao, and he didn't commit any atrocities in the later period. What does this mean?"

They are all old and treacherous people,

Hearing the sound of strings, Da Luo immediately said: "Like everyone else, after he has wealth, he doesn't want to lose it, so he started to follow the rules."

John Rockefeller nodded: "I think so. This man will not only pose a personal threat to us, but also destroy the market economy. Like a meteorite, he will destroy everything."

Because the railway was affected at the beginning, his oil transportation was also affected.

Although Zhao Chuanxin cannot be completely blamed for this loss, John Rockefeller felt that Zhao Chuanxin should bear at least 30% of the responsibility.

What's more, he killed like hemp, with American blood on his hands, threatening the lives of everyone on the North American continent.

Charles Evans Hughes said: "We might as well keep a close eye on his whereabouts, sabotage all his operations, and preferably let him leave the United States with his family ruined."

Da Luo looked at John Rockefeller.

Pay attention to Zhao Chuanxin's whereabouts, he can do this.

But to fight Zhao Chuanxin within the rules, it depends on him John Rockefeller.

John Rockefeller gave an affirmative nod: "I will inform John Morgan, although we are always unhappy to meet, but in the face of this kind of thugs who ignore all rules, I think Morgan will definitely be willing to cooperate. He also lost a lot of money last year .”

Da Luo said to Charles Evans Hughes: "In New York, you have to cooperate with Mr. Rockefeller in this regard."

"No problem, sir."

Just one day later.

Westchester County, North Tarrytown, Ethan Manor, butler Freddie Pavitt is telegraphing with Zhao Chuanxin.

Zhao Chuanxin: Browning is unwilling?It must be that the money was not given in place.Remember, we're going to convince people with virtue - so add money, double it.

Freddie Pavitt also offered to add money, but it has been denied.

He replied: Sir, it's not about the money.

Zhao Chuanxin: Three times.

Freddie Pavitt's head was buzzing.

Spending money is like flowing water, some of which cannot be moved, and there are not many liquid funds.

The reply said: Let me try, are you coming back soon?
Zhao Chuanxin: Yes, in less than a month, I will leave by boat tomorrow.

While the two were telegraphing, Sheriff George Marshall led the police to Ethan Manor.

After George Marshall, with a beer belly and a cowboy hat, pinched his waist and entered the gate,

Looking at the black and white Benjamin Goldberg and the big black Marcus Ngrumah sitting on the edge of the flowerbed, they couldn't help but frown.

Marcus Ngrumah's thick lips made him even more goofy.

Benjamin Goldberg poked him in the back: "Go and tell Mr. Pavitt, just say the sheriff is here."

The big fool obeyed him, got up quickly, and ran away.

This guy, he runs like a sideways tank—amazing power.

Not long after, Freddie Pavitt came, and the big black man followed closely behind him.

"Sheriff Marshall, what brought you here." Freddie Pavitt greeted him with a smile.

"Mr Pavitt, you are well respected in North Tarrytown, no doubt about it. But I'm afraid I have some bad news for you today."

Freddy Pavitt suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart: "What news?"

George Marshall said in a slow voice: "Mayor George Besley is committed to promoting the development of infrastructure such as railways, roads, running water, sewage treatment and sanitation. I am afraid that your weapons factory next to the Hudson River needs to be closed. gone."

When saying these words, George Marshall was a little embarrassed.

Because that factory was about to close down, and the original factory owner couldn't even afford the tax.

It was bought by Freddie Pavelt, and it is said that a batch of new equipment has been purchased.

Let people close down before they start business.

This……

Freddie Pavitt's grin froze.

"Sheriff Marshall, can you be more flexible about this matter, you know the situation."

"Sorry." George Marshall pursed his lips: "This order was issued by Mayor John Watson himself. Before coming here, he reminded him that this matter cannot be refuted."

Freddie Pavitt felt something was wrong.

But I can't figure out where the problem is.

If the factory is closed, the purchase of the factory and the purchase of a new batch of equipment will be in vain.

This loss is not small.

"If there is nothing else," said George Marshall, "then I shall leave first."

As he spoke, he took off his hat to salute.

"Well, goodbye, Sheriff Marshall."

When he reached the gate, George Marshall suddenly turned his head and said, "Mr. Pavitt, you'd better not let these two play together. You know, bad rumors have spread in the town."

Pavit frowned this time.

Heart said: You are so fucking lenient,
If the husband comes back, I'm afraid he will interrupt your dog legs!

He didn't know that Zhao Chuanxin had temporarily changed his temperament and pretended to be a knowledgeable and educated civilized person.

On an ocean liner, Zhao Chuanxin, Miao Cuihua, Ning An, Li Shutong, and Liu Yuanshan stood on the deck blowing the sea breeze.

Because the cabin is too stuffy.

Liu Yuanshan was squatting, holding a comb to comb the dog's hair for Ganfan.

She looked up and asked, "Brother Charcoal Burner, how long will it take us to get to America?"

(End of this chapter)