Chapter 624： American trip (2/2)
Nino calculated many times in his heart, pulled the United States and Spain together, and the three countries united against Colombia in Austria, and the odds were still very large.
Compared with the United Kingdom and the Olympic Games, it is still easier to obtain dominance with the United States and the West. Even if there is a problem, France has the strength to subdue them.
A telegram was sent back to the country explaining the situation, and Nino took a non-stop boat trip to the United States, preparing to recruit people.
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Affected by the failure of the Civil War, the United States was hit hard. The government's finances went bankrupt. The consortium that supported the government in the war naturally lost its money.
After the war, the prestige of the central government was greatly damaged, the federal states took their own course, and local protectionism prevailed. Several consortia that were formerly dominated by time and space have now evolved into contention among hundreds.
Nino's job is very heavy this time, not only to convince the federal government, but also to get the support of these capitalists.
The skinny dead camel is larger than the horse. As the king of Wall Street, the Morgan Consortium is still the first federal consortium, but its influence is not as abnormal as in time and space.
In order to show importance, Nino chose Morgan Manor in the first stop.
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”Mr. Nino, I admit that you are right. The opening of the Panama Canal is indeed conducive to the economic development of the United States, but what can we get?” Morgan asked directly
Morgan is not interested in this uninvited guest. As far as he knows, there is no such person in the French capital. If it was not recommended by the French Minister, he would have thought that he had encountered a liar.
Nino smiled slightly, put down the coffee in his hand, and replied without hesitation: ”I heard that local protectionism is prevailing in your country. In recent years, the development of the Morgan Consortium has not been smooth!
If the Panama Canal opens, things will be different. Commercial trade between the East and West is bound to flourish. The Morgan Consortium has the right to speak in the canal. Are you afraid that these companies will not cooperate? ”
It is not difficult to make a blank check if you have control of the canal.
But the problem is that the United States has limited strength. After the canal opened, how could the Morgan Consortium gain control?
Just because you have money?
Sorry, the French consortium is richer than them these days. The Morgan Consortium is at most a second-rate consortium in continental Europe.
Without the right to dominate, as a small shareholder, obedient dividends are just right. If you want to be a demon, you may not even have a dividend.
At that time, don't say to cut the wool of other companies, or the Morgan Consortium itself will have to accept French capital shares, and once again lose its autonomy.
Morgan shook his head: ”Mr. Nino, this matter is too much involved, and it can't be promoted by our family alone. We must find others to join, and there are more people involved. How much more can we have?
Take the liberty to ask, how much share are you willing to pay, if it is too small, everyone will not waste time. ”
After hesitating for a moment, Nino gave a self-considered answer: ”Too many countries are involved in the development of the Panama Canal. We must have more partners. The United States can obtain a maximum of 21% of the shares.”
The development of the Panama Canal is indispensable for the cooperation of the head snake. No matter how the Colombian government wants to share, it also needs to win the Spanish.
From the French standpoint, to control the dominance of the canal, it is not enough to have no more than half of the shares, leaving only the remaining half for the three countries to divide.
In fact, this is only an ideal number. If the capital of other European countries participates, it is bound to release some shares.
This 21% is a short check. In the end, the United States will only get fewer shares. After listing and financing, the proportion will be further diluted.
Morgan waved his hand: ”Sorry, Mr. Nino. In this business, Morgan will not be involved.
With a 21% stake, it is impossible to convince the parties that the risks and benefits we need to take are not proportional.
As far as I know, Austria has always been interested in the Panama region. There are also a large number of immigrants in the local area, which may change the Panama area at any time.
Once Panama falls into the hands of the Austrians, there is no guarantee for our investment. Will your country be unable to go to war with Austria for our benefit? ”
Nino frowned: ”Mr. Morgan, the chances of this happening are very small. The Panama Canal affects the interests of Colombia, Spain, us and your country.
Together, the four nations are able to invest in the Panamanian region, no less than the Austrians.
The Vienna government is not a reckless husband. If they are not sure, even if they have ambitions in the Panama area, they will not take the initiative. ”
Nino didn't make random promises. Everyone understood people. It was too difficult to fool each other.
If you really promise: France will protect everyone's investment, it is estimated that Morgan will catch up.
A capitalist representative, what qualifications are there to represent the French government? Even if the French capitalists are too powerful, they have not been able to determine the political direction of the country at will.
Not to mention that even in the heyday of the consortium, it can only influence government decisions, not make decisions for the government.
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