Chapter 906 A Bolt from the Blue (Supplementary Chapter)
China’s logistics industry has a weak foundation. Even if it wants to cooperate, it has no choice but to build its own.
Especially in Southeast Asia, where Yihaodian focuses on development, the logistics foundation is even weaker.
The huge logistics and the rapidly developing B2C business are the entire valuation of Yihaodian.
“Has the road show started?”
"It has already started. However, Mr. Jiang from Hanhua hopes that Hanhua Securities can be responsible for the listing and underwriting of Yihaodian in Hong Kong and Macao, as well as in mainland China."
Although Yihaodian is listed in Xiangjiang, Shanghai Hong Kong Stock Connect has not yet emerged, but it is the same as Xu Liang’s initial investment in US stocks.
As long as you find a way, you can always bypass supervision.
“What do you think?”
“Hanhua Securities’ foundation in the mainland is far better than that of Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. Although Hong Kong and Macao are a little weaker, it does not affect the overall situation.”
Investments in the Hong Kong stock market come from all over the world.
Hong Kong alone cannot support this world-class securities trading market.
So the Hong Kong and Macao markets are not as important as imagined compared to the Hong Kong stock market.
More importantly, as an old man from Hongmeng, Xie Wen certainly knew the relationship between Jiang Xiaoyang and his big boss.
I will certainly not object.
"Then talk to her."
"Okay."
In half a year, Jiang Xiaoyang has absorbed and integrated Delong's securities business.
With the brand accumulated by Hanhua over the years, it has quickly become a presence on par with several major national securities companies in the mainland.
Now she is obviously unwilling to stay in the mainland.
Since she has this ambition, Xu Liang is of course willing to cooperate.
After chatting about Hongmeng’s management again, Xu Liang hung up the phone.
I asked about the fund-raising of Hanhua’s Paris office and was just about to go home.
Christina called in.
“Xu, something happened.
I just received a letter of investigation from the Securities Commission. They said that Christina Investment Company used illegal financial means and violated the principles of fairness and securities laws in the process of acquiring Vivendi. They have now officially opened a case against us.
If this verdict stands.
Not only will we have to pay a huge fine, Vivendi's acquisition will also reach a deadlock or even fail completely. ”
The anxious voice sounded like thunder in Xu Liang’s ears.
Take a deep breath.
said in a deep voice.
"Don't worry, I'll call and ask."
"Yes."
After Xu Liang thought about it for a while, he immediately called French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin Hit it.
This is the highest-ranking and most powerful person he knows within the government.
Looking for him can save you a lot of unnecessary intermediate links.
The phone rang for a while and then was connected.
"Haha, dear Xu, congratulations. Vincent Bolore is in jail, Vivendi is yours."
"Congratulations? I don't have any joy now. mood." Xu Liang said calmly.
"Huh? What happened?"
"Just now, I just received a letter of investigation from the Paris Securities Commission. They said that our acquisition of Vivendi Group was illegal and they want to launch an investigation into us."
"Is this happening? You Don't worry, I'll call and ask right away."
"Okay, I'm waiting for your call."
Dominique de Villepin hung up the phone with a smile on his face. , but there was no sign of asking.
“It seems those guys are taking action.”
French Commerce Minister Henri Cross, sitting across the desk, smiled.
“They are too impatient.
Our Golden Caesar finally defeated Vincent Bolore. Before he could enjoy the joy and excitement for a long time, he was killed by these greedy guys. A slap in the face.
Tsk, that’s too cruel.”
De Villepin laughed in agreement.
But soon the smile on his face subsided and was replaced by a look of worry.
"What's wrong?" Henry asked in surprise.
"Well, I hope they have a smaller appetite and don't force Xu Liang to lose both sides. By then, I'm afraid we won't be able to keep our share of the Pacific Fund."
Henry agreed. He nodded, "Xu Liang is still very generous and is willing to spend money for his own benefit. But he has almost no foundation in France.
It is far behind those big families.< br>
Even if we want to help him, we can't stop the combined efforts of several big families. ”
De Villepin sighed.
In the capitalist world of the jungle, power is always inferior to money.
Especially those wealthy families that have been rooted for hundreds of years, their The influence is astonishing.
It’s just one or two companies, but when they join forces
Even if he is the Prime Minister, he still has to give in.
——
Xu Liang slowly hung up the phone.
There was solemnity in his expression.
"Is it still not working?" Christina next to her asked worriedly.
Xu Liang nodded slowly, "It's all the same tone. The first phone call was about asking, the second phone call was just kicking the ball, and the third phone call couldn't get through."
"These Damn politicians, taking money but not doing anything," Christina scolded.
Xu Liang touched his chin, with a hint of thought in his eyes.
After a while.
"Lu Hui?"
"Mr. Xu." "You use my name to Bernard Arnault; Bartholomew Mouriez; Alain Widmore; Francois Pinault; Francoise Betancourt ·Mayer called and said I would treat them to dinner tonight. "
"Okay."
Lv Hui immediately turned around and left.
Looking at Christina’s confused eyes.
"It is not something that one family can do to make so many high-level politicians in France reject us with one voice. The only possibility is for several companies to join forces."
Christina's eyes showed concern.
As a French person, she knows the energy of these families better than Xu Liang.
LV Group, Auchan Group, L'Oreal Group, Kering Group, Chanel Group, in addition to Hermès, which is in chaos, France's most powerful groups and their behind-the-scenes controllers have all appeared.
These wealthy families that have been developing for two to three hundred years have too much energy when they join forces.
Not to mention blocking their acquisition of Vivendi, it is not impossible for them to manipulate the presidential election.
Suddenly, a deep warmth came from the palm of my hand.
The white and slender palm has been tightly held by the man beside him.
"Don't worry. They go to such great lengths just to ask for money. Listen to their conditions first. Moreover, I, Xu Liang, am not a softie who will be slaughtered by others. If they don't know what to do, I will Don't blame me for being rude."
Xu Liang said coldly.
The assets currently controlled by Hanhua and Hongyan alone are nearly US$200 billion.
The power derived from this huge asset is even more amazing.
In addition, he has been working tirelessly to strengthen Hongyan’s security over the years.
So, no matter soft or hard, he is not afraid of the challenges from these guys.
——
A silver Rolls-Royce Phantom extended sedan was driving along the street, escorted by two Mercedes-Benz cars.
Bernard poured half a glass of red wine and handed it over.
“Thank you.”
Muriez took it.
The two touched briefly, and after each taking a sip, Bernard smiled.
"Jin Kaiser is smarter than I thought. He guessed our existence so quickly."
"Of course he is a smart person to create such a big career at the age of 26. But..."
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See the worry on the face of my old friend.
"Why, are you worried that he won't agree?"
"The young man is angry and impulsive. He may not agree to our conditions." Mouriez said.
He still remembered that Xu Liang had a verbal argument with Larry Ellison, and after getting angry, they directly arranged a fight.
Although he just laughed it off when watching the news, now he is worried that the other party will flip the table.
If this is true, both sides will lose.
You must know that the money they spent to deal with so many bigwigs in the political world was no less than that of Xu Liang.
"You are thinking too much. Recklessness is just his protective color, and insidiousness and cunning are his true nature, otherwise he would not be able to reach his current position at such a young age." Bernard said.
Mouriez nodded, "Old man, I don't want my hard work during this period to be in vain, so as long as I can get enough benefits, don't push people too hard."
"Don't worry. ”
Dingle bell….
The phone rang.
Bernard picked up the call, said a few words briefly and then hung up.
"Who?"
"Françoise, she has arrived at Avenue Foch. I told her to wait for us there, and then go in together when everyone is here."
Mu Riez nodded, "I hope this crazy woman won't go too far."
For the sake of profit, not many people can take their mother to court.
“Don’t worry, although Françoise is a little greedy, she is not a fool.”
Since the acquisition of Vivendi Group was settled with the imprisonment of Vincent Bolore, the reporters and demonstrators gathered outside the mansion at 1288 Avenue Foch have dispersed.
But the restored quiet mansion suddenly became lively at night.
Luxury cars parked in the garage under the guidance of bodyguards.
Xu Liang stood on the second floor, watching people getting out of luxury cars one by one.
In addition to the five he expected, there was one more person, 'Pierre Peugeot', the chairman of the board of directors of the world's top ten automobile groups - Peugeot Group.
As a representative of the French industry, although the Peugeot family holds a small stake in the Peugeot Automobile Group, it has had great administrative influence over the years.
In the city of Montbeliard, where the headquarters of the Peugeot Group is located, government officials who take office must first go to the Peugeot Group to visit the dock.
You can see its influence.
“You really think highly of me, the six families have joined forces.”
Xu Liang muttered to himself.
A heavy pressure spread in my heart.
No matter how grandiose the words were before, the total assets controlled by the family exceed 500 billion euros, representing almost one-third of the global luxury goods industry, and its influence covers several top companies in France. family.
No one can guarantee that they can withstand this pressure.
"Dong dong..."
There was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Lu Hui, who opened the door and came in, glanced at him and said respectfully.
"Mr. Xu, everyone is due."
Xu Liang took a deep breath and spit it out slowly.
The pressure in my heart has also calmed down a lot.
"The soldiers are coming to cover up the water and the earth. The worst is to give up the French market!"
After thinking this, he turned around suddenly and strode downstairs.
Lu Hui quickly followed.
(End of this chapter)