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Chapter 292 Occupy Wall Street! Meet Roosevelt and his son! Give them a big cake!
New York, Wall Street.

Wall Street under the night sky and the suburbs where Chinese people live are like ice and fire.

Since they were in New York, Zhu Houzhao and his companions did not miss the most lively place, because... When they came to New York, it was hard not to be attracted by the most prosperous Wall Street.

At this time, light bulbs have been installed on Wall Street. Although it is December, it still cannot resist the enthusiasm for finance. Under the mottled lights, activities on Wall Street have not stopped.

Before the Civil War, Wall Street was just a small place, but with the investment and financing of the war, by 1865, the number of brokers and investors continued to expand, and Wall Street's annual trading volume reached an unprecedented 60 billion US dollars, all of which was stimulated by the war.

However, Wall Street has become even more lively in the past two days.

"Money back!"

“We need our money back!”

At this moment, a large number of investors gathered in front of every economic company, holding their stocks or treasury bonds and asking for their money back.

Because the news that Lincoln had defected to the South was also a huge shock to the entire Wall Street.

Because the federal situation had been very good before and it was about to launch a general offensive against the South, this also caused countless investors in New York to start the final frenzy. Various war bonds and war-related financial products, especially those produced by the Northern Federal Company, were snatched up.

However, after the news of Lincoln's investment in the South came out, related financial products fell directly, causing countless investors to lose all their money.

Now, it's time for them to run the bank.

"Latest news! With President Lincoln voting for the South! The war is not over yet... but it has entered a new phase. If you want to return the money, you can... but you have to think it over carefully!"

"Selling Southern Company bonds at a low price... Hurry and buy now!"

However, a bank run is just a scene on Wall Street. There are bank runs, and there are also businessmen who take the opportunity to go short or long. At this time, more products are tailored and launched, and as expected, they also attract a large number of people to scramble for them.

The irony is that some people cut their losses here and then turn around to add to their positions next time.

As for the so-called supervision, now... all the big guys are overwhelmed by Lincoln's vote to the South, and have no time to care about the barbaric transactions here.

This has led to Wall Street becoming more free and prosperous in the past two days.

"Tsk tsk, this place is much busier than our Jinling Treasure Note Trading Market."

Walking through it, this strange yet familiar situation reminded Zhu Houzhao of the trading market in Jinling. Although the situation was not exactly the same, it at least did not make him feel unfamiliar.

"General, I don't understand why their country is in such a state, but here it's still so crazy. I can't feel the chaos in America at all. Instead... I feel a little scared."

Wang Shouren was confused. He had only experienced the grand scale of the treasure banknote transaction in Jinling in prison, but had never experienced it in person.

Being in the middle of it, he felt as if this was not the America that was fighting a civil war. Instead, he had a strange feeling of being like a merchant girl who was unaware of the sorrow of losing her country and was still singing the song of the back garden across the river.

"Don't you understand? After running in Philadelphia and today, didn't you realize that America is amazing? War is war, life is life. No matter how fierce the situation is, what is more important than money and gold?"

"Also, Wang Shouren, you should also know that when the war breaks out, merchants on our side will be eager to buy goods. The principle should be the same."

In this regard, Zhu Houzhao can really be Wang Shouren's teacher.

"I know... but I still don't understand how they make money from these things and attract so many ordinary people to join."

Wang Shouren tried hard to take it all in, trying to understand the madness of these people.

"Haha, when you have time, go back and spend a few days in our Jinling Treasure Note Trading Market, and you might find out. Or, ask more of these crazy people who are participating... By the way, why do you want to go back? You can try using gold!"

Zhu Houzhao immediately had an idea. Since he was here, he might as well create some chaos in the financial field.

He had also experienced the crisis and chaos caused by the Jinling Treasure Notes, so he wouldn't mind experiencing such chaos in the United States.

"Um... General, participate, gold?"

Wang Shouren didn't understand, and while he was hesitating, Zhu Houzhao took out a gold brick.

"Here! Throw a stone to ask for directions!"

Wang Shouren took the gold brick hesitantly and subconsciously looked towards a bank, because the bank window there was also filled with gold and some people were trading in gold.

"General, is this really okay?"

Wang Shouren was moved. This strange thing naturally attracted him.

"Why not! Come on, I'll be your translator, and let's go see how their trading market is different from our Jinling."

Zhu Houzhao did what he said and led Wang Shouren directly into the bank displayed in the window.

"Sir, what services do you need? Roosevelt Bank can solve any problem you have."

Wang Shouren, holding gold, was naturally very conspicuous. As soon as they walked into the bank, the bank manager's eyes lit up and he took the initiative to greet them.

"Um, Roosevelt Bank? Yours is the Roosevelt Bank?"

Zhu Houzhao was directly surprised. He looked up and down at the bank. He never expected that he seemed to have come to Roosevelt's family bank?

"Yes! Sir, you must have heard of our Roosevelt Bank! Choose our bank... We will exchange gold at the most favorable price, and you can withdraw cash and trade gold at any time..."

When the bank manager heard this, he became even more enthusiastic and began to introduce the product in a torrent of words.

New York is naturally the Roosevelt family's base. They have assets spanning several streets here. Roosevelt's father is even a banker.

Zhu Houzhao's thoughts were wandering and his eyes were darting around, wondering if Roosevelt was the Roosevelt among the presidents and how old Roosevelt was now.

Wang Shouren seemed to understand what was said while listening at the side.

"Okay, no more talking! We have a big business deal to discuss with you! I have about 300 kilograms of gold here, and I want to invest it. Do you have any recommendations?"

Let Roosevelt be Roosevelt. They will occupy Wall Street anyway, and no matter how much gold is invested, he will take it back personally with interest.

Now, being able to encounter Roosevelt’s family bank might be able to give Roosevelt a surprise.

"God, what? My dear guest!? How much gold do you have?"

The bank manager was stunned by Zhu Houzhao's generosity. Three hundred kilograms of gold was a big deal.

"Yes, you heard me right! I have more than this gold here. I am optimistic that the southern battlefield will win. Recommend me some things for the southern battlefield. I want to place a big bet on the south!"

As Zhu Houzhao spoke, he took out another gold brick as if by magic.

This directly blinded the bank manager with gold.

"Dear guest! Please go upstairs! I, I need to report to our supervisor!"

What a great customer that fell from the sky! The bank manager reacted quickly and immediately invited Zhu Houzhao from the messy hall to the private room. He served them drinks and food, and then hurried to ask for instructions from his supervisor, fearing that this business would be lost.

Zhu Houzhao and his men were the only ones left in the room. Wang Shouren couldn't help but ask again, "General, didn't we come here to investigate the situation? Why do we have to do business with them now?"

Wang Shouren was confused and could not keep up with Zhu Houzhao's unconventional ideas at all.

"We are also trying to find out the situation..." Zhu Houzhao said as a matter of course: "Wang Shouren, have you counted all the way here? How many banks are there here? They are money houses that specialize in absorbing people's money. So many people outside have invested their money and gold here. Do you think that since we have chosen to rebel, how much money and gold there are here, can we find out?"

"Other things are useless, but gold...it's faster than you and Tang Bohu going to Japan to dig slowly."

His Majesty actually had such an idea, Wang Shouren remained silent.

……

"President, there is a big deal! Big deal!"

At the highest level of Roosevelt Bank, in the president's office, the bank manager pushed open the door and announced the good news with a look of surprise.

"Big business, what big business?"

President Roosevelt and the bank supervisor looked up and frowned at the bank manager.

At the same time, the seven-year-old Roosevelt, who was doing his homework nearby, looked up at the bank manager strangely.

It was a coincidence that Zhu Houzhao and his companions came to the Roosevelt family bank, and... today old Roosevelt happened to bring Roosevelt here to inspect and arrange work.

"President, there is a man with an oriental face. They said they need to invest 300 pounds of gold through our bank!"

"They really have gold. They have more than ten pounds of gold in their hands now!"

The bank manager got straight to the point.

"Three hundred pounds of gold!"

When this important news came out, Roosevelt Sr., Roosevelt Jr. and bank executives were all shocked.

"Where are they?"

Old Roosevelt immediately put down the report in his hand.

"VIP room!"

"Let's go! Connie, let's go check it out!"

Old Roosevelt naturally knew the importance of this business, and he took the bank director to meet such a big customer in person.

"Father, I want to go and see it, too. Can I? I'm also curious about how Oriental people can have so much gold."

Upon hearing this, the seven-year-old Roosevelt also jumped down from his chair. At the age of seven, he was already somewhat precocious.

"Okay, you can find a chance to watch it outside the VIP room."

Old Roosevelt naturally did not refuse, and then he pulled Young Roosevelt out of the room.

……

"Dear guest, this is our president!"

"President, this is the guest. What is his name?"

Three minutes later, the bank manager introduced the two parties to each other.

"You can call me king!" Zhu Houzhao smiled and shook hands with old Roosevelt.

"Mr. King...your name is really special...You can call me Roosevelt. I am the president of this bank."

Both Roosevelt and the bank manager were surprised, but Roosevelt was knowledgeable after all. After getting a feel for Zhu Houzhao's temperament, he invited Zhu Houzhao to sit down.

"Haha, my dream is to be a king!"

Zhu Houzhao also looked at old Roosevelt carefully and found that this guy seemed somewhat similar to the Roosevelt he met in Washington. The smile on his face became even more intense.

"So... Your Majesty, I would like to ask you a question. Kane just said that you have about 300 pounds of gold and need to purchase corresponding products through our bank?"

After both parties sat down, Roosevelt Sr. asked directly.

Zhu Houzhao's eyes shifted unconsciously, and through the window...he suddenly saw the curious eyes of a seven-year-old child.

"Um... Your Majesty, that's my child. His mother has something to do today, so I'll take him with me. Do you mind?" Old Roosevelt turned his head, took a look, and introduced him generously.

"Oh, no problem! I can see that you are a responsible father, Mr. Roosevelt. I'm curious, what's your child's name? I also have a brother who is about the same age."

Zhu Houzhao took the opportunity to expand the topic.

"His name is Theodore Roosevelt and he is seven years old."

The elder Roosevelt introduced him and waved to the younger Roosevelt, who came in immediately. "He is a poor child with no playmates. If he is lucky enough to negotiate this deal with His Majesty, perhaps Theodore, he can also have a playmate."

"Theodore, give greetings to His Majesty the King."

"Hello, Your Majesty. Nice to meet you." Roosevelt Jr. was neither humble nor arrogant and even extended his hand.

Zhu Houzhao smiled and extended his hand: "Haha, Theodore, I'm glad to meet you too, so what do you think of this business between me and your father?"

"Your Majesty, you will not regret choosing our Roosevelt Bank. Our Roosevelt Bank will bring you the greatest benefits. My father can also serve you personally." Roosevelt Jr. was obviously also good at negotiating business and was not at all stage fright.

"Haha... Roosevelt, you have a good son! Then let me do this... I'll give you this deal! Three hundred pounds of gold, can your Roosevelt Bank take it?"

Thinking that he could really trick Roosevelt, Zhu Houzhao was even more looking forward to this deal that was sure to make a profit.

"Three hundred pounds of gold... Excuse me, Your Majesty, do you really have it? We don't doubt your strength. I believe you chose our Roosevelt Bank because you saw our strength. But this is a huge investment after all, so it's not too cautious."

Roosevelt was not immediately dazzled by the gold, but instead asked Zhu Houzhao carefully.

"These two pieces of gold can be used as a deposit! It's so late today, we will come tomorrow with 300 pounds of gold... Is this enough to show our sincerity?"

Zhu Houzhao pointed directly at the two gold bricks placed casually on the coffee table: "Or, if you continue to let me prove my strength, I will ask my men to deliver it to you after the deal is concluded."

"That's enough!" Roosevelt was fooled and immediately entered the professional role: "So, Your Majesty, which stocks and products do you want to choose?"

"I believe in my intuition and my hunches! So... Theodore, how about you choose for your uncle?"

Zhu Houzhao teased Roosevelt again.

"This..." Roosevelt Jr. was dumbfounded.

"Your Majesty, aren't you being too rash... Even if you have money, you shouldn't do this?" Zhu Houzhao's frivolous behavior made old Roosevelt a little alert.

"Haha! Three hundred pounds of gold is actually nothing to me! If Theodore loses, just consider it my gift to him! I will probably have another three thousand pounds of gold to invest in Wall Street later... So, Mr. Roosevelt, I need more professional advice. Can you tell me how many banks there are on Wall Street and how much gold reserves they have? Can they withstand the impact of my three thousand pounds of gold?"

Zhu Houzhao's true colors were revealed when his plan was finally revealed. He was just bragging, and of course he was exaggerating.

(End of this chapter)