The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 784: The Embodiment of Freedom

"Mr. Chen, the fertilizers from Thailand were still handled by you..." The boss of a fertilizer company couldn't help but argue when he saw Chen Zhengwei turning against him.

Not only did Chen Zhengwei broker the contract with Thailand, they also spent money to open up the Thai market.

At that time, they all thought that the South American war was about to stop and a large amount of guano mines would appear on the international market.

However, no one expected that Bolivia suddenly went crazy and sent troops during the negotiations.

As a result, there is now a complete lack of raw materials in the international market, and these fertilizer companies are finding it difficult to survive.

They came to see Chen Zhengwei this time mainly for two purposes.

Or obtain guano mines from South America through Chen Zhengwei.

Or we can replace the fertilizers given to Thailand with phosphate fertilizers, and they can also give out some phosphate fertilizers.

However, phosphate fertilizers require large amounts of fertilizer, are absorbed slowly, and have very poor effects.

Chen Zhengwei must nod.

However, when this person had just said half of his words, the faces of the other people changed slightly, and they felt that something was wrong.

Quincy Tucker, president of Pacific Guano Company, quickly explained: "Mr. Chen, that's not what we meant..."

As soon as he looked up, he saw Chen Zhengwei grabbing the cigar ashtray on the table and smashing it over, directly hitting the forehead of the fertilizer company boss, causing him to bleed and faint on the spot.

"Damn it, you didn't think of me when you were making money, and now you come to blame me because you can't deliver the goods? Who do you think I am?" Chen Zhengwei's eyes were full of murderous intent.

"I am a man who abides by the law. If you cannot deliver the goods, you must abide by the contract."

"Either you lose everything and pay the money, or you go back and wait to die!"

After Chen Zhengwei finished speaking, he waved his hand and asked his men to drive them out.

"Mr. Chen, please listen to our explanation!" Quincy Tucker said loudly.

However, Chen Zhengwei's men did not listen to him and directly drove the man out.

Not long after, Xu Yan walked in while turning his head to look at the corridor.

"Brother Wei, how do we arrange them?"

"After some time, when they can no longer hold on, we will buy their company," said Chen Zhengwei.

"Should we ask the bank to collect the debt?"

"Okay!" Chen Zhengwei nodded.

The fertilizer industry in the United States is not large at present. The combined market value of these companies is only over 10 million.

However, there is almost no guano fertilizer raw material nowadays. They have to pay a lot of compensation just for the contracts they signed before. They are only supported by phosphate fertilizer, and their market value has also plummeted.

Then let the banks tighten lending...it won't be long before they are pushed into a dead end.

At that time, you can get them at a very low price.

Then, after some integration, they will be able to occupy most of the fertilizer market in the United States.

In particular, the guano mine quotas in Peru and Bolivia are almost all in his hands, and he can easily squeeze out all other fertilizer companies except chemical fertilizer companies, leaving them with no room for survival.

When synthetic ammonia comes out, even the market for chemical fertilizers will be occupied by it.

However, the fertilizer market in the United States is only about 2000 million US dollars a year.

In another ten years, the size of this market will at most double to US$4000 million, and that is the entire market.

Chen Zhengwei actually doesn't value this market.

What Chen Zhengwei really cares about is to control the markets, land and political power of other countries through trade in fertilizers, food, arms, oil, etc.

A moment later, Cicely pushed open the door and poked her head in. Seeing that Chen Zhengwei didn't seem to have anything to do, she immediately smiled and said, "I'm done. We can go now!"

……

Two days later, at the New York Gold Club.

A carriage stopped at the door of the club and two men got out.

"This is the most famous den of money in New York, where food, drinks and entertainment are the best!"

"And those top wealthy people are all members here! Of course, if you want to meet them here, you need a little bit of luck!" said a gentleman with a smile.

"If you want to spend money here, you must first be a member here, which means a bronze card. It costs $2000 a year!"

"It looks like there's a lot of activity here today... maybe there's some big shot..."

As he spoke, he adjusted his scarf and walked forward, leaning on his walking stick.

But he was stopped as soon as he reached the door.

"Sir, show me your invitation."

“I am a member here…”

"Sorry, the club is closed today! There's a party going on here today!"

When he was stopped, the gentleman was a little dissatisfied, but after hearing this, his expression changed slightly, and he pulled his companion and turned away.

"What's wrong?" The companion was looking forward to seeing the most famous den of brothel in New York.

"China Chen is here!"

“Only China Chen can hold a banquet here!”

In the United States, there is no wealthy person who doesn’t know China Chen.

The two returned to the carriage and saw several cars parked in front of the club. Then the charioteers got out and opened the door of the middle car. A man as tall as a bear got out of the car, followed by a stunningly beautiful woman holding his arm. The two walked towards the club surrounded by a group of people.

"That's Chinese Chen!" the gentleman just said this and then looked away.

……

"Mr. Chen!"

"Ms. Dupont!"

Everyone raised their glasses to signal the two men.

"Everyone is so enthusiastic, it seems like you all miss me!" Chen Zhengwei said with a smile.

"Of course! Mr. Chen's words always reveal the radiance of wisdom!" someone said immediately.

Chen Zhengwei laughed and pointed at the other person and said, "You are so good at talking. I like you!"

"If you can speak, you must speak more in the future!"

He likes to hear people say this.

"This is what I say from the bottom of my heart! But I still feel honored by Mr. Chen's praise!" the other party immediately said respectfully.

Chen Zhengwei smiled and patted the other person's arm.

He always likes people like this.

"Minister Ouyang, you look well!" Chen Zhengwei greeted with a smile as he walked.

"Hello, Mr. Chen. I am Theodore Lustan, and I have just arrived in the United States! And this must be our Rose of France, Miss Dupont!"

"Lustein... the new French minister? Welcome to the United States! America welcomes everyone!" Chen Zhengwei looked as if he had suddenly realized something.

Then he looked at another person: "Your arrogance is evident in your bones. Let me guess, you must be the new British Minister, Lionel Sackville West?" Chen Zhengwei asked with a smile.

The British minister was shot by several Boers at the beginning of last year... This is the new minister, and it is the first time Chen Zhengwei has met him.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Chen!" British Minister Lionel West extended his hand with a smile.

"The United States welcomes everyone, but remember, this is America!" Chen Zhengwei just glanced at him and left.

A few months ago, the British Foreign Office sent a telegram to warn him, which made him feel a little dissatisfied, so he did not give the British minister any face at all.

After a while, Chen Zhengwei walked to the front of the banquet hall, holding a glass in his hand and smiling at everyone, "I came to New York this time and found that there have been great changes here. For example, the cars on the streets. When I got in the car that day, the lady next to me exclaimed: My God, I feel like I'm flying! It's so fast!"

The others laughed; it was a double entendre.

Cicely looked at Chen Zhengwei helplessly. Well, this guy has always been like this.

"America is developing at a rapid speed, just like the speed of a car! Every day, this country is changing! When foreigners come to the United States, they always exclaim, 'Oh my god, it's too fast, I feel like I'm flying!'"

The others burst into laughter.

"America's development cannot do without you, you, you..." Chen Zhengwei pointed at everyone.

"Of course you can't leave me alone!"

"We have all made outstanding contributions to this vibrant country! America will definitely have a place in this world, and so do we!"

The crowd's applause became even louder.

These people are the upper class in the United States. The development of the United States naturally cannot do without them, and they naturally have a place in this world.

"Let's have a toast to America! And then let's have a toast to everyone here!"

With just a few words, Chen Zhengwei made the atmosphere of the banquet lively.

Chen Zhengwei has always been good at talking and stirring up the atmosphere at a banquet, which is as famous as his bad temper.

It's not that he can't speak, he just doesn't want to speak most of the time.

He does whatever he likes, says whatever he likes, and kills whomever he likes.

He felt that this was the embodiment of American freedom!
"Of course, you all know that I am the biggest one, no matter in which aspect!" Chen Zhengwei moved his waist and said meaningfully.

"Let's enjoy this banquet now!" Chen Zhengwei snapped his fingers, and the band next to him immediately started playing, and the banquet officially began.

"Andrew, your lab is great! Let's work together again if there's a chance!" Chen Zhengwei chatted with everyone while holding a wine glass. Andrew was Andrew Carnegie, the American steel tycoon.

Chen Zhengwei's laboratory and Andrew's laboratory collaborated to develop nickel steel, which has reached the world's leading level and solved a major problem in synthesizing ammonia, which made Chen Zhengwei very satisfied.

"Of course! I never refuse your invitation!" Andrew Carnegie said with a smile.

Then Chen Zhengwei came together with JP Morgan, George F. Baker, James Stillman, William Rockefeller and other big names on Wall Street.

The Wall Street Gang of Six, the six giants of Wall Street, are all referring to them.

Through their respective networks, they control most of the financial resources and important industries in the United States.

When other people saw these people gathering here, they immediately knew that something big was happening and would not come here at all.

Others are not qualified yet.

"You must know why I came to New York! My canal company needs some funds!" Chen Zhengwei went straight to the point.

"Since everyone is here, let's chat together!"

"Chen, I am very interested in the Canal Company! I am optimistic about the Panama Canal in your hands! But you know, we are a bank! We need to weigh the risks and profits! As the earliest investors, we also bear the greatest risks. How much markup can we get?" JP Morgan spoke first.

"You're talking to me about risks? What risks?" Chen Zhengwei looked at him, holding a cigar in his mouth.

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