Chapter 512: Main battlefield

Many years later, when "Red Flag Capital" has grown into a capital giant on the Blue Star that no one can shake, and profoundly affects the economic and even political situation of the entire world, there are some Western financial historians who like to trace the roots. I relish the conversation in the cafeteria on the second floor of the Hilton London Paddington, which has a history of 100 years, which is next to the Paddington transportation hub.
They believe that it is this conversation that can be recorded in the annals of history that gave birth to the "Red Flag Capital" and also the Big Mac trust enterprise group under its umbrella that will scorn the Blue Star in the future.
Of course, some people hold different opinions. They believe that the birth of "Red Flag Capital" should be earlier, as early as the early summer night at the bistro in Xiangjiang Lan Kwai Fong, when Guo Zhaode accepted Tan Zhenhua's invitation, he joined and established the "Red Flag Capital". Fund" at the moment.
However, China's financial historians generally believe that the beginning of all this should be traced back to the night when Zheng Xiangqing first knocked on Tan Zhenhua's door.
Of course, these issues that have caused widespread academic controversy many years later are all irrelevant to the current three. What they are discussing now is the most important thing at the moment.
"So, Zhenhua, according to your judgment, is Britain determined to showdown with China this time?"
Tan Zhenhua nodded and said: "Yes, actually Iron Lady has a keen sense of politics. The timing she chose is not bad. After all, Britain just won a complete victory on the Falklands, and not only regained it. The control of the Falklands, and even Argentina’s dictatorship President Gattili had to resign to quell domestic anger. It can be said that it has revived the international reputation that has been declining since World War II. From the recent London stock market and the pound sterling The market performance can also see this."
Guo Zhaode nodded, and then asked: "Then Zhenhua, why do you judge that Britain will definitely lose this negotiation? Or, they can also consider using force to solve the Xiangjiang issue like the Falkland Islands? For a piece of hardly any economic value , A small island thousands of miles away from the country, they can start a war of such a large scale, and the importance of Hong Kong to Britain, no matter from the economic or political point of view, should be far more than the Falkland Islands? "
Tan Zhenhua laughed, and then replied: "The answer to this question is actually very simple. You can answer it in one sentence, because Hua Xia is not Argentina."
Yu Pengxia had already heard Tan Zhenhua’s prediction about the future of Xiangjiang on the first night when he arrived in Xiangjiang, or Tan Zhenhua’s own statement should be the final conclusion, but Guo Zhaode has not been brainwashed, so he asked: " How can you see it?"
"Because, one of the five permanent members of the United Nations, the owner of the "two bombs and one star", Xinhuaxia, which has won eight battles and eight victories in the past 30 years, will never care about the two British aircraft carriers."
Tan Zhenhua replied concisely, and then added: "Is it possible to get something that you can't get on the battlefield at the negotiating table? What's more, Britain, does it dare to fight? Let's not talk about the Battle of Falklands. The government's finances have almost gone bankrupt, as far as combat power is concerned, the so-called "United Nations forces" that have been taught on the Korean Peninsula at the beginning have their share!"
When Tan Zhenhua said this, his voice was soft, but Guo Zhaode heard a lot of pride in the world in his tone.
He shrugged and said: "Since Zhenhua is so sure of you, then we will do everything as planned. The sterling exchange rate fluctuations in the past few days are not too large, and it fluctuates around 1:1.8 against the US dollar, but I see the trend, There are signs of a slight rise."
Yu Pengxia said, "Zhenhua, do you want us to help the pound again? Help the pound rush up again?"
Tan Zhenhua smiled mysteriously: "No, some people will be more anxious than us, you just have to wait."
Yu Pengxia and Guo Zhaode looked at each other, remembering what the kid had done before the last Hong Kong financial turmoil, and couldn't help but fought a cold war together, then looked at Tan Zhenhua together and asked: "Could you..."
Tan Zhenhua hurriedly waved his hand and said, "I don't know this pot... This time it's really not me. I just heard that the iron lady specially summoned some people from Xiangjiang to watch the ceremony a few days ago, and hinted to them the so-called "bottom line of Britain ", that is, "exchange governance for sovereignty."
Guo Zhaode thought for a while and said, "It sounds like something is possible."
Tan Zhenhua smiled contemptuously: "It's just wishful thinking of the British government, and China cannot agree to it. What's the difference between this and signing another unequal traitorous treaty? However, this statement is very in line with the tastes of some people, so is it? , Ha ha, look at it, the newspapers, TV and magazines in the past few days are going to be moving to create momentum for this statement. Not only will it create momentum in Hong Kong, I am afraid that even here, in Britain, there will be a series of articles to confuse. Human heart."
Yu Pengxia smiled and said, "This is great, it saves us a lot of hands and feet."
Guo Zhaode also laughed and said: "Then let them make trouble, the better they are, the more confident they are, and the market's response will be more favorable to the pound. If it is really like Zhenhua you said, Iron Lady If you are going to fall in Huaxia, it will be pretty!"
Tan Zhenhua also smiled and said: "The elders are worried about major national issues, but I still take care of this little economic issue."
After all, the three looked at each other and all smiled knowingly.
Tan Zhenhua then asked: "By the way, Zhaode, how much money can you use this time?"
Guo Zhaode replied: "I have opened a fund account in London through HSBC and obtained ten times the leverage. With our current net worth and reputation, these are all okay. Then I mobilized about 400 million US dollars in cash. The 50 million US dollars of several newly joined investors have also been put in place, so that the amount we can directly mobilize has reached 450 million. In addition, at your suggestion, from the senior citizens of the Yonggang Association Co-founded the "Gang Teng Fund" with Huo Jia. The funds raised in the first phase reached one billion U.S. dollars. After our "Red Flag Fund" provided a 20% limited guarantee, they have already transferred this fund The operating authority of the company has been handed over to us. Of course, I have also reserved a portion of these dollars to operate the stock market of Xiangjiang. So, finally, the funds we can use now reach 1.3 billion US dollars."
Tan Zhenhua nodded and said, "So what's the situation in Xiangjiang?"
"Xiangjiang is no longer the main battlefield of this exchange rate war. However, according to your request, we have also opened a "Red Flag Fund" account in Bank of China and deposited 100 million US dollars. Because of the secured loan you need The matter has not yet completed the final approval process, so there are no restrictions on the use of this billion US dollars for the time being, plus the 150 million US dollars of the "Gang Teng Fund". The money will follow the plan we discussed last time. All will be used to short the Hong Kong stock market, and the main stocks are, of course, commercial real estate listed companies with a large number of bad properties in their hands and banks that provide funds and credit guarantees for these companies.
Tan Zhenhua asked worriedly: "But Zhaode, you are in London, what about Xiangjiang?"
Guo Zhaode smiled and said, "It's okay. The communication here is fairly advanced, and you can call at any time. Moreover, the stock trader over there is also quite good. It is my former colleague who I deliberately dug out from HSBC at a high price. Although he is young but with old experience, if the level of stock trading alone is discussed, it may be better than me."
Tan Zhenhua smiled and said: "Then I can rest assured that Xiangjiang’s current pool is still small, and the operation with these two billion dollars is almost the same. If the bet is too much, I am afraid that in the future, I and you will not be able to live in Xiangjiang. So, our main battlefield is still here."
Guo Zhaode replied: "Yes, the main battlefield is still here!"
Having said this, the three of them looked out the smoky window. With the melodious chime of the Big Ben inside the Palace of Westminster, night gradually enveloped the entire city of London.