Winner Takes It All, Resurrection 2009

"Director Chang, what a coincidence, what are you doing?"

In the special VIP channel of the Capital Airport, Li Zehua was preparing to board the plane when he suddenly saw a familiar figure not far ahead.

Judging from his appearance, he was coming for him, and alone. Li Zehua was not a stingy person. He pushed away Zhang Tao who was blocking his way, smiled and reached out to shake his hand.

The visitor was none other than Chang Zhenming, Chairman of Zhongxin Group. Even though the two of them were enemies, as long as there was no order from above, everyone tried to maintain harmony on the surface due to the rules.

"Boss Li has worked hard all the way. It's my fault. I haven't taken the initiative to visit you in Yanjing for so many days. Today I heard that Boss Li is going back to the Magic City."

Chang Zhenming rarely adopted a humble attitude, "It just so happens that I have some business in Shanghai, I wonder if I can take advantage of this opportunity and help Mr. Li with his turnaround.

Can we chat on the way?"

For someone in his position, it would be easy for him to find out something, not to mention that private jets in the country also need to apply for routes in advance.

Anyone who is interested in the circle has been keeping an eye on the movements of Li Zehua's new Qingyun plane (the old Boeing plane set off fireworks) so that they can keep track of his whereabouts at any time.

Li Zehua was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "What are you talking about, Director Chang? I'd love to be your friend. Mr. Xiao Lu called me last night and he kept reminiscing about you, his best friend."

"Oh, did Mr. Lu mention me? Then I should take this opportunity to make things clear with Mr. Li to avoid any misunderstandings in communication."

Chang Zhenming was worried about this matter. He was terrified inside but remained calm on the surface.

Li Zehua also wanted to hear what he would say specifically, so he made a gesture of invitation.

A lot can happen in one night.

For example, Dingguo and his colleagues publicly announced that they would introduce Runhua Group and Libao Group as their new strategic holding parties, and introduce goodwill third-party funds.

Take on all legal debts!

Everyone knows that Run Huaqin and Li Baohe were both important figures in the Zhongxin faction. It is normal for them to rescue Dingguo, who is in the same camp.

However, only a very few people know that the so-called third-party funds behind this come from Qingyun and a trust company in the south (the Ye family’s private funds).

It’s not that Runhua and Libao can’t come up with the money, but the source of the money must stand the test, because no matter which company it is, it is essentially state-owned assets, using state-owned assets to save state-owned assets.

Aren't the debts behind this and the additional losses caused ultimately borne by those above them?

This is also the reason why Zhongxin dared not take action. Otherwise, with more than 20 billion yuan, it would be a win-win situation to acquire an omni-channel financial insurance group. Didn’t you see foreign investors eager to invest in it?

It costs 40-50 billion US dollars to buy 49% of the shares. Where can you find a good opportunity to double the money by just reselling it?
It's just that the proposal was rejected by the higher-ups.

There were private capitals that wanted to enter the market during this period, but Mr. Xiao Lu, Wu Xiaohui, and Magic Auto’s background were there, and it was not something that ordinary people could afford.

Only Jack Ma of Ali, Li Yanhong of Baidu, Pony Ma of Tenda, and some private enterprises with special backgrounds in the south, with the help of American capital, are ready to form a group to negotiate with Dingguo's management.

However, with private enterprises involved in the omni-channel insurance industry, Qingyun is the only company that has achieved success so far. It completed the transaction through Great Eastern Holdings and later reached an agreement with Yuqing and Hunan provincial governments.

First, it bought out the shares held by Yuqing Housing Management and the real estate department, and then asked Hunan Province's Xingcheng Bank (state-owned assets) to inject capital and hold a 25% stake, with Yuqing and Hunan Province each holding 5%.

Including the 25% held by Great Eastern (of which 15% is actually controlled by Qingyun and held by Great Eastern on behalf of the company), Qingyun only holds 40% of the shares on the surface, which does not exceed the red line regulations.

But in fact, as a condition for moving the headquarters to Xingcheng, Hunan Province allowed Xingcheng Bank to be controlled by Qingyun Group, Minsheng Financial Holdings and Weifufeijin Holding Group, as well as Qingyun-related subsidiaries with a 75% stake.

The part controlled by Xingcheng Bank, 18.75% of which is also held on behalf of Qingyun. Together with Great Eastern’s 15%, the public holdings account for 40%, totaling 73.75%, which actually exceeds 2/3.

At present, Qingyun Dadongfang, which is affiliated with the Qingyun system and has received rich resources, has developed very well. No wonder the Ali Group, which has the same resources, is very excited.

By copying Qingyun's investment experience, Ali's development prospects in the financial industry are destined to be good, especially with more and more resources supported by American capital.

Speaking of which, Jack Ma should thank Qingyun. Without it, he would not have been able to rush around, uproot the Taishan Sect, continuously weaken the Zhongxin faction, and defeat Chaozhou Porridge.

When American investors looked around, they discovered that the buying ban groups they had supported over the past two or three decades were in danger of being uprooted by the Qingyun Group.

Wall Street was so scared that it took out real money for the first time to increase its support for the remaining forces. Jack Ma then started to tremble again, and his already restless heart was ready to move again.

However, there are still huge differences regarding the emergence of the second large private insurance group mentioned above. Not to mention the three former Internet giants, all of them are backed by foreign capital.

To put it bluntly, after the attempt of large American financial institutions to directly invest in Dingguo failed, they tried to support agents to circumvent supervision. Their purpose is obvious.

Not to mention another private enterprise, Baoneng Group, which was jumping up and down and trying hard to squeeze in. It intervened in the acquisition of Dingguo Insurance just for the premium funds.

Although the battle for Baoyi in the original time and space has not yet been staged (there is no chance, Runhua has become the absolute controlling shareholder of Yike, and Nandian has become the largest shareholder of Evergrande), he has not been given the title of barbarian.

However, it has long been rumored that the Baoneng Group forcibly acquired the controlling stake of a listed group by cleverly using insurance premium funds, and outsiders could only guess where his funds came from.

However, insiders can see the trick at a glance. No matter how clever Yao Zhenhua's methods are, he can't avoid the layers of packaging, mortgages, refinancing and signing of guaranteed investment returns by financial institutions.

The leverage is maximized, and the old routine of turning one dollar into ninety-nine is adopted.

Under normal circumstances, it would be difficult to successfully acquire the company through this method, not to mention that Runhua and Libao were eyeing him covetously, so he had no chance to perform at all.

Not to mention Qin Xiangli of Runhua, who has an unclear relationship with the Baoneng Group. The series of mysterious operations of Runhua during the period when the Baoneng Group held a stake in Yike are enough to explain everything.

Rather than saying that Baoneng is so bold as to intend to seize the controlling stake in Yike, it is better to say that the largest shareholder, Runhua, is unable to take action personally due to his status, so he cooperates with Chaozhou Porridge and wants to take over Yike.

However, things went against their wishes and the plan was urgently stopped by the higher authorities. Even though Hengtai was called in to make a detour and several companies were jointly controlled, it still failed and Shenzhen Metro had to step in to clean up the mess.

Now, Qin Xiangli of Runhua allowed the Baoneng Group to enter the market in advance, just to make preparations for both situations so that he would not lose money in any case. Qin Xiangli would not let the Baoneng Group withdraw until Qingyun decided to support Runhua in taking over Dingguo Insurance.

However, Chang Zhenming is no longer able to interfere with Runhua, Libao, Nandian, China Merchants, the five major banks, the three major social security funds, and a large number of financial institutions.

As many companies have invested in Qingyun Industrial Fund and followed Qingyun's aggressive overseas expansion, binding each other's core interests, Zhongxin is increasingly unable to resist the competition from Qingyun.

If President Xiao Lu were to produce solid evidence and tell Li Zehua that Zhong Xin was involved in the assassination attempt against him in the Xingcheng incident, then the trouble would be huge.

The previous competition could be said to be normal business behavior, but the latter is tantamount to overturning the table. He can directly attack Li Zehua himself, so don't blame the latter for retaliating against him.

After they got on the plane and sat down, Chang Zhenming said frankly: "Although I don't know what Mr. Xiao Lu said to you specifically.

But I can guarantee that Zhong Xin was not involved in it from beginning to end."

"Here, please have some tea."

Even on an airplane, Li Zehua still likes to drink tea, because its bitter taste at first but sweet aftertaste can keep him clear-headed at all times.

"I believe in Mr. Chang's character. There is nothing unavoidable between you and me. No matter what, we won't go to extremes."

Seeing that Li Zehua's expression and tone did not seem fake, Chang Zhenming breathed a sigh of relief, but it was obvious that he was too happy too early.

Li Zehua changed the subject and said, "Mr. Chang, you are magnanimous and broad-minded, but Zhong Xin is so great, and others may not have the same long-term vision as you who put the overall situation first.

What's more, there are outsiders who are taking advantage of the situation to stir up trouble. Some people, even some people around you, can't resist the temptation and it's normal for them to make mistakes. Coincidentally, when Mr. Xiao Lu called me, he said something similar and mentioned the names of several people around Mr. Chang. He described the details in detail and I couldn't help but believe it."

Chang Zhenming's face fell, revealing an extremely embarrassed expression, "Isn't what Director Li said a bit too arbitrary?
After all, if we take action against these people without any evidence or thorough investigation, it will be hard to convince people once the news gets out!

Of course, I'm not trying to shield anyone, nor am I trying to go against Director Li. I just hope you can look at my face and wait until everything is investigated before taking action. I will never stop you then."

I have already mentioned it by name, and the meaning is very clear, I am telling him that I know everything you did, but due to the rules of our small circle, I didn't confront you.

Now I'm giving you a way out. You can push the responsibility onto the people around you. You can handle it yourself. It will be a quick and easy solution and everyone can save face.

If you don't show sincerity, don't blame Qingyun for taking ruthless action.

Li Zehua's intention is very simple. In the upcoming crude oil futures war, Zhongxin will need to inform Wall Street, or at least confuse the other side. He believes that Dongda Capital will follow the US capital and go long this time.

In order to cover up Qingyun's purchase of overseas crude oil short options and enter the crude oil futures market to cover up short positions, Zhongxin was also needed to help transfer risks.

Because crude oil has much more tricks to play with than currency exchange rates, and there are innumerable upstream and downstream industries involved, it is no exaggeration to say that chemical energy is the foundation of modern industry.

Every industry in the human economy and society cannot do without the support of oil. Black gold is the best and most direct synonym for oil.

Qingyun has already contacted big cats, large investors and some energy groups in South America, and signed option contracts for future bearish crude oil prices. At the same time, it is also working hard to deepen its layout in related domestic industries.

In order to get rid of the adverse effects that are bound to be brought about by the sharp drop in crude oil prices, at the same time, all economies involved in shorting crude oil are aware that the drastic price fluctuations in the crude oil futures market are severely damaging US capital.

It will also force it to take risks and stir up bloody storms in more regions. However, for some things, even if American capital does not do it, Todai must create opportunities and force it to do it.

For example, by laying out the two cats and dividing Hans Cat, the most powerful industrial economy on the planet and the largest geopolitical economy with the most cheap energy and minerals can be separated.

Then, with the help of American capital, Hans' industrial strength and development potential were destroyed, helping Dongda to complete an alternative overtaking. On this point, the interests of Dongda and Jipenji were almost completely consistent.

Hans Cat is also making the same plan. Dongdajiaobenji and Oumeng Cat both want to direct the final blow of American capital to each other, so as to gain precious development time for themselves.

It is said that there are no permanent friends, only eternal interests!
Good days are not begged for, but achieved through making friends far away and attacking those nearby, sometimes cooperating with each other and sometimes undermining each other.

Today, when fellow villagers meet, their eyes are filled with tears; tomorrow, fellow villagers will betray each other and shoot each other in the back. In this dangerous environment full of intrigues and traps, only those who win (survive) are qualified to enjoy a happy life.

This is true for both individuals and economies. Playing games according to circumstances and then turning against each other without mercy is just the most basic requirement.

The same is true between large multinational companies, such as Qingyun, which is now cooperating very happily with traditional American capital. Qingyun, Tesla and the Americas Group jointly hold control of the world's Bitcoin and six major trading markets.

Bank of America and other shareholders behind it hold more than 35% of Qingyun’s European and American branches, and also hold 5% of Qingyun Holdings’ industrial fund shares. Qingyun also holds about 40% of Tesla’s shares.

The two sides cooperate with each other in many areas. The reason is to jointly deal with the Squid Capital Group, but once traditional American capital gains the upper hand, they will regain control of American resources.

Qingyun will not hesitate to cooperate with Wall Street, and will even try its best to protect the continued existence of the Federal Reserve, because the Federal Reserve is the Federal Reserve, the US dollar is the US dollar, and America is America.

The reason is simple. Once traditional American capital takes control of the United States, it will have to focus all its efforts on dealing with Dongda and Qingyun. The allies will become the biggest opponents because of changes in their core interests.

There is no need for a reason. When the time comes, both parties know it.

By then, U.S. debt will become the biggest weapon for Dongda and Qingyun to deal with traditional American capital. Do they want to use virtual currency to replace the U.S. dollar, wipe out tens of trillions of dollars in debt, and then go into battle with a light load?

You're dreaming. Even if the Squid Capital Group, which will be at a disadvantage by then, is willing, Dongda and Qingyun will not be willing. The worst that can happen is that they can move the Federal Reserve out and get a new vest from the big investors.

It will continue to issue U.S. dollars in the name of the United States, with the strong comprehensive strength of Dongda and Oumeng providing credit endorsement, and then control the issuance of U.S. dollars every year to reap huge interests from traditional U.S. capital.

Want to turn the table and turn against each other?

That would mean the wealth that American corporations have accumulated over the past two hundred years would be at risk of evaporating out of thin air. In short, there would be no way that virtual currency could smoothly replace the US dollar.

Don’t think that only America will pretend to collect taxes. The joint rumbling formation of Dongda and Oumeng can also wander around America when they have nothing to do, and use facts to inform the latter that the world has changed and it is time to pay interest and rent.

Of course, these are things that will happen after traditional American capital, Tokyo University and Oumeng jointly defeat Squid Capital, but it seems that day will not be too far away.

Although Qingyun was established only four or five years ago, it has already formulated countless similar strategies. It employs so many economic experts and senior analysts, but they are not there to just sit there and do nothing.

There are strategic plans such as how to use the Federal Reserve to contain traditional American capital, how to help the University of Tokyo replace the United States without any damage, and how to successfully dismember Europe's industrial potential in the middle of the process.

Not to mention using Zhongxin as a shield to confuse Yutai Capital, taking the opportunity to quietly complete the layout, and at the same time putting the blame for shorting crude oil on Ou Meng, what a waste.

Even the Strategic Analysis Office under the Qingyun Holding Group's Decision-Making Committee has come up with a plan on how to have the Zhongxin Group come forward to seduce the remaining hot money in Jiangsu and Zhejiang in the country.

And let various big investors willingly pay money and join the queue of long crude oil futures. Without the contribution of these fresh dishes, where would Qingyun get so much strategic investment money?

If he hadn't been worried about being criticized in the future, Li Zehua would have even wanted to instigate the five major banks to develop software similar to the original time and space original you baby. In the end, his conscience couldn't bear it and he didn't set his sights on ordinary people.

After all, investing in crude oil futures requires a minimum capital of 50 yuan, which is not enough to cheat ordinary people. No one forces them to participate in crude oil futures investment, and no one forces them to go long.

In fact, it is difficult to escape the fate of a margin call if you follow the short selling, because the competition between major economies and US capital over crude oil futures is bound to be a fight to the death.

Both sides have already made their moves, and each side is well aware of the other's core strategies. No one has any way out, and each has prepared trillions of dollars in sufficient funds and has sent various lobbying teams to various economies.

They have launched an unprecedented lobbying and public relations effort, trying their best to win the support of every economy, using all kinds of tricks, and engaging in fierce confrontations both remotely and face to face.

There are countless acts of killing, sabotage, and prevention. Small economies can only be protected if they choose sides. Even large economies cannot expect to remain immune.

Because energy prices and control affect the future of every economy, no one can stay out of it.

The decisive battle in the financial market started with offline fighting, and in the end the winner will be determined by strength. Fortunately, at present, the advantages of Ou Meng, Dongda, Jiaobenji and San Ge are obvious.

The economies that have been devastated by high oil prices have long been filled with anger and are ready to take action against the fragile alliance of the United States, the big cats, and the big players at any time.

And Zhong Xin is the scapegoat chosen by Qingyun. Only through him can he effectively confuse Wall Street and make the latter unable to take care of Qingyun who has taken the initiative to hide in the chaotic situation.

Chang Zhenming was not aware of all this, he only knew that Zhong Xin was facing a big trouble now, and if he could not satisfy the person in front of him, the lesson learned from Guan Da would soon come upon him.

So Chang Zhenming had no choice but to exchange the future of a few of his close confidants for Li Zehua's temporary concession.

However, both sides are well aware that this is just the final compromise before the storm comes.

The energy futures showdown is the final moment for the two companies to fight for life and death.

Chang Zhenming looked unhappy. He tried to make a final effort to recover some of the losses. "What about Dingguo Insurance?"

Li Zehua felt puzzled, "Dingguo Insurance? Isn't that the allocation of internal resources of Zhongxin?

Don't tell me, Runhua, Libao is not one of your people. Isn't it putting the cart before the horse for you to come to me?"

His Tai Chi punch left Chang Zhenming speechless. He opened his mouth in bitterness and really wanted to rush up and kill him, but he looked at Zhang Tao who was strong and had a fierce look at him.

I didn't dare to go beyond the line... (End of this chapter)