Chapter 91: Great Depression (10)

Armand Hammer is the chairman of American Western Petroleum Corporation and the oil richest person after Rockefeller. However, in 1931, his assets had just reached 10 million, and he had not yet entered the oil industry. He was just a major capitalist in the Western world.
However, in the Soviet Union and China, he was a well-known "red capitalist". He was the first Western entrepreneur to cooperate with the Soviet Union after the October Revolution. He was affectionately called "Comrade Hamer" by Lenin; he was The first western entrepreneur to visit China by private plane was praised by Deng Xiaoping as "courageous", but what really caught Huang Xuan's attention was Mr. Hamer's spirit.
Many Chinese people think that Russia, after the drastic changes in Eastern Europe and the disintegration of the Soviet Union, is the place with the highest import and export profits in the world. They were wrong. The period when the Soviet Union was able to bring the most profit was when he was just established. It was Hamer who first discovered this. In early 19218, Hamer accompanied a delegation to visit the Ural region. The situation here puzzled him: on the one hand, there are huge treasures, rich in products, almost all valuables such as platinum, gems, fur, etc .; on the other hand, there is severe famine and hunger, and the basic necessities of life are scarce. So he asked the Soviets who led the team: "Why don't you export these things for food?"
"That's impossible," the Soviets replied. "Europe has just lifted the blockade on us. It takes too long to sell these things and import food. And it will take at least 1 million bushels to save the people of the Ural region from starvation. Food. "
At that time, the United States had a good food harvest. The grain price has fallen to US $ 1 per bushel, so Hamer made a suggestion: "I have US $ 1 million in funds, and I can urgently acquire 1 million bushels of wheat in the United States and ship it to Petrograd. After unloading the grain, the value One million dollars of fur and other goods were shipped back to the United States. "Hamer ’s proposal was quickly sent to Moscow. Lenin called back personally to acknowledge the transaction and asked Hamer to return to Moscow quickly. In the office, Lenin stood up to welcome Hamer and talked with him cordially in English. When Lenin expressed his sincere thanks to Hamer on behalf of the Soviet government. The great Comrade Lenin shed tears with excitement. After that, Lenin encouraged Hammer to invest and set up a factory. He was allowed to mine asbestos mines in Siberia, making him the first foreigner to obtain mining rights in the Bolshevik Soviet Union. The barter trade between the United States and the Soviet Union also began. Hammer organized the United Corporation. He communicated with more than 30 American companies and became an agent of Soviet trade with the United States.
Sloan knew Hamer, of course. In 1931, Hammer was still a figure in New York, because during the Great Depression, Hammer was organizing a Soviet art auction in New York. Almost every rich person received Invitation card. He frowned softly and said, "Mr. Huang is also interested in art investment?" Huang Xuan has become accustomed to correct his surname Huang to foreigners instead of Xuan.
"There are some." Huang Xuan smiled slightly. Leaning his body on the sofa, he said: "As far as the current situation is concerned, the value-added potential of artworks is more than that of industry."
Sloan Haha smiled and nodded: "It is indeed so, then tomorrow, I think Mr. Hamer will be willing to see a generous investor."
"OK." Huang Xuan made a gesture. Then he turned to Steve and said, "Are you interested in looking at another drawing?"
"Of course." Steve had waited impatiently for a long time, Huang Xuan got up with a smile. Hans had divided the drawings into two parts, and the lesser ones were Ford VB drawings.
Compared with the Citroen TA, VB can only be said to be quite satisfactory. Although the production time is later, like all Ford models, it pays attention to production efficiency, and underestimates the application of new technologies in the car itself, so its value is far less than TA. .
In any case, this is an advanced car, whether it is $ 300,000 or more, it can satisfy Ford.
Huang Xuan did not intend to make Ford or GM bigger. Of course, he did not want anyone to resent himself. Although he can stay here for only 6 days, he needs to pay careful attention to the surroundings if he wants to have more protection. Local people and things.
This time, the review speed of both parties was much faster.
With the Ford V8 and half of the Citroen TA floor mat, the technicians now value the completeness of the drawings rather than the authenticity. After waiting for about three or four hours, GM's staff first signaled to Sloan. Then came Kent.
The three parties stood up happily and shook hands with each other. Sloan said: "So, let's go to the bank now."
Huang Xuan smiled and told Hans to read the drawings. He first opened the door and made a gesture of asking.
This low profile is in stark contrast to the past, but everyone understands that this is just a gesture.
Chase National Bank.
Big is often called Rockefeller's "family bank", which means Rockefeller owns or at least controls the bank. What makes Chase particularly proud is that it is the largest and best "wholesale" bank in the United States, handling the credit needs of large American companies and playing the role of "banker's bank" for thousands of domestic and foreign correspondent banks. And provide financing for the country's major foreign trade transactions. On the other hand, Chase is not interested in the
retail
business of the banking industry and the expansion of international business. This is one of the places where Huang Xuan is interested.
In the bank lobby of Chase Manhattan, Sloan, Steve and Huang Xuan attracted a lot of attention. Bank manager Joseph quickly came over and led everyone into the room.
Still Sloan said: "Joseph, please help this Mr. Huang to open an account."
For the young man who was led by President GM in person, Joseph took away the arrogance that white people used to take, carefully receiving the identity certificate in Huang Xuan's hands. After a simple verification of authenticity, he quickly completed the account opening procedures. When he came back, it was John Rockefeller Jr. who was walking ahead.
The young Rockefeller is handsome and charming ~ EbookFREE.me ~ His chin is not as muscular as he is 50 years later, and his smile can't conceal the imagination in his eyes, and the irrepressible ambition. His body is vigorous, energetic, and his hands are broad and powerful. When Huang Xuan shook hands with him, the enthusiasm of Little Rockefeller made him think that he had returned to the new century-in his influence, only the Chinese at that time would meet To a sincere American who longs for profit.
Speaking to Sloan, Rockefeller talked to Stephen and Huang Xuan separately, but the gentlemen of the two car companies did not tell the new rich man why he would pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to an Asian.
Rockefeller certainly wouldn't ask. He handed Huang Xuan a business card and left the room, giving Joseph his job. This is just a simple business card-it is not like the gentlemen who think they are famous in later generations. They print simple names with expensive materials. The business card in Huang Xuan's hand is indeed a simple business card. Material or content is very different from Rockefeller's worth.
"Mr. Huang Xuan. Hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you again." Sloan was speaking. When he was present, Stephen was low-key.
"Of course, of course there will be." Huang Xuan smiled as if he had a drink, and took his bank deposit voucher from Joseph.