Chapter 622 The Road of the Boss
Vinogranov started his activities before the collapse of the Red Empire, and became even more prosperous after that. Now his Moscow International Commercial Bank is the most famous private bank in Damao.
However, Qin Tao knew that Vinogranov's good days had come to an end. During the upcoming economic crisis, Vinogranov lost everything and tried to make a comeback several times without success. The luxurious villa in front of him had long belonged to someone else. He spent the last part of his life in a two-bedroom house in Moscow.
Vinogranov has no political ambitions, purely because of business failure. During the financial crisis, there are countless tragic experiences of entrepreneurs like him. He is not the first, nor the last.
If it were anyone else, Qin Tao would never ask anything and just sit back and watch. However, after all, he and Vinogranov have been old friends for many years. In the past few years, many of Qin Tao's accounts have been handled by Moscow International Business. It's from the bank, so at this time, he must give a reminder.
Everyone walked through the corridor and entered the luxurious restaurant. Qin Tao stood on an oil painting in the front.
There are seven or eight people on the screen. The most prominent position on the left is a standing man. He passed the door of the room and walked in. On the right is a dining table. People sitting on it who were eating stood up and looked at the man who came in. people.
""The Exiles" is Repin's masterpiece. I guess it is not a high imitation. It cost a lot of money to collect this painting, right?" Qin Tao said.
Vinogranov smiled and nodded: "Mr. Qin, you are really discerning. Yes, this is the real thing. It cost more than 20 million US dollars at the time."
The famous Maoist painter Repin was born in poverty, so his paintings reflected the characteristics of that era. The most famous one is of course "Trackers on the Volga River", but that painting is collected in a museum and is not available to the public. This painting "The Exile" was exiled to the people.
The work depicts the sudden appearance of an exile from Siberia in front of his family. The painter freezes the drama in the moment of wordless gaze between the characters. The expressions of each character reveal the special relationship with the returnee, which is accurate and not repetitive.
Only the wealthiest people could afford to collect these paintings, and after Vinogranov's career failed, these collections of paintings were also sold.
"Qin, sit down, I've prepared the most sumptuous dinner for you." Vinogranov said: "Come on, let's open a bottle of 82-year-old Lafite."
Qin Tao smiled and sat down: "My friend, you are spending too much money."
“Qin, can you talk about this financial crisis?” After drinking for three times, Vinogranov finally spoke.
When he first met Qin Tao, he was just an ordinary businessman, but now, Qin Tao is the boss of a multinational group. Such a person must have outstanding knowledge, Vinogranov has been thinking about it Following the words Qin Tao said when he got off the car.
“Let’s talk about the big-money market. The financial market here is now very unstable and faces great risks. Once it is maliciously shorted by a large number of foreign capital, the wealth will be swept away.”
Vinogranov began to think deeply. After a few minutes, he nodded: "Yes, in terms of market economy, we are still at the level of children and cannot compare with those capitalist countries that have existed for hundreds of years. The risk you mentioned is indeed Yes. So, what should we do?"
“If I said that I would give up everything I have now, since I will never be able to spend all my money in my lifetime, I guess you would not agree.”
Vinogranov nodded, that’s for sure! Now that he has created such a big business, how can he give up based on just a few words from Qin Tao? Even if Qin Tao is his good friend, he cannot completely listen to him.
In fact, if you stop now, you will make more money than you can spend in a few lifetimes. However, as a successful entrepreneur, you will not stop like this. Just like an empire, as long as it exists, it needs Constantly expanding, never ending.
"So, what if you transfer Moscow International Commercial Bank to someone else? Find a suitable person to be your bank's legal person. If you encounter special circumstances, you can withdraw your own deposits in the bank and transfer them to other banks. , as for whether other customers can successfully cash out their deposits, it has nothing to do with you." Qin Tao said: "In our East, this trick is called the golden cicada's escape. Of course, you have to find a suitable candidate, preferably This person has no idea that he owns such a bank, and once this crisis is successfully overcome, you can still transfer the equity back."
There are too many such things in China. I originally worked as an employee of a certain company, but ended up becoming a legal person of the company inexplicably. I did not receive any share dividends. When the company went bankrupt, the employee as a legal person of the company got into big trouble.
Such a liar has been played too many times, and Qin Tao can bring it up casually. However, this is the first time for Vinogranov and others to hear about it, and their eyes light up, it is indeed true!
If you avoid the crisis and then quietly transfer the procedures to your own name, if you don't avoid the crisis and run away with your own money, let this unrelated person take care of all other things, yes, yes!
This operation is very complicated, but he has a lot of energy and can handle such small things without any problem.
Vinogranov nodded: "This method is feasible. We also need to sell a large number of national debts we hold to reduce our risks as much as possible."
“Qin, if something happens to our bank, where should we go next?” Alexander asked.
"You can go anywhere. If you want to go to the East, you can go to the Pearl of the East. Vitalia is also there and has established a good big company. You can also continue to engage in banking there, maybe in the future. We will still do business.”
Vinogranov nodded: "Qin, it is my greatest honor to know you as my friend."
“I’m honored to meet you, too.” Qin Tao raised his glass: “Come, let’s drink to this friendship!”
While Qin Tao and Vinogranov were drinking, Nikolai was reporting to his superiors.
The superior listened to the whole project and nodded with satisfaction: "Nicholas, your suggestion is great, but I'm just a little surprised. You are just a soldier, how can you be so good at operating these capitals?"
"I, I am also sharing the country's worries." Nicholas said: "I have also been studying economics over the years..."
"Really? Then tell me the three-dimensional sniper theory of Wall Street in detail." said the superior.
Nicholas was dumbfounded at the moment. He could talk about three-dimensional warfare at sea, but how could he understand such a theory in the financial field?
“This theory is very complicated. How about I summarize it and report to you in detail tomorrow?”
The superior nodded: "Okay, then you can analyze for me, why is Siam the first target of Wall Street capital's attack?"
Nicholas was dumbfounded again: "Well, of course it's because, because..."
"Nicholas, you came to Moscow with Mr. Qin of the Mingzhou Group, right? What did you talk about in the Far East and on the way here?"
Nicholas was stunned for a moment, and then he realized in his heart that he couldn't fool the superior in front of him at all. The other party knew that all his plans were proposed by Mr. Qin!
"I am very interested in Mr. Qin. If I have time another day, please invite him to come over and have a chat." The superior said.
"Yes." Nicholas retreated, feeling that his body was soaked with sweat. How could he be so stupid and forget where he came from?
Qin Tao stayed at Vinogranov's villa that night and slept very comfortably. When he woke up, it was already bright.
Where are you going today?
It's time to go find Boris, let him understand the situation, and quickly go to the east to find his daughter. If he stays here, he may be killed.
Just before Qin Tao planned to go, Nikolai's car drove to the door of the villa. He got out of the car and greeted Qin Tao with a serious face: "Qin, let's go for a walk?"
Qin Tao was stunned for a moment, is there something going on?
"Qin, the superiors already know that the idea was yours, so they want to see you." Nicholas said.
“Nicholas, there is an informant around you.” Qin Tao also reacted immediately: “Do you know who it is?”
Nicholas nodded, his eyes already filled with murderous intent. He had been in the Far East for so many years and was a senior military officer. How could he still not know who had a problem?
"As long as you know, if you want to let your superiors know in the future, just pass it out quietly through this spy. If you don't want him to know, you should have a way, but you must not kill him, otherwise, You will be on the bench forever."
Nicholas nodded: "Okay, this matter is up to you. Qin, you won't blame me, right?"
"There is no need to blame you. If we want to maintain friendly relations in the future, we must have a good relationship with our superiors. It is my honor for a person of my status to be able to fall into his eyes."
Qin Tao has long known that this day will come, so he has been prepared for it and will never be overwhelmed by a sudden blow.
The superior was too busy, and it wasn't until after seven o'clock in the evening that Qin Tao finally saw this person.
"It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm very sorry. My status is limited and I can't contact higher-level people. I can only make suggestions through Nicholas." Qin Tao said: "Please believe that I have no malicious intentions. "
"I know, otherwise, do you think that having some people secretly protecting you can ensure that you are safe here?" The superior's words were both important and intimidating.
Qin Tao smiled: "As long as you do things openly and with a clear conscience, what's there to be afraid of? We have a lot in common. For example, we have both been fooled by the West, and then were wary of the West. We have something in common. interests, so it should be in our best interest to deepen cooperation with each other.”
“The oil pipeline in the Far East is part of this deepening of cooperation?” the superior asked.
Da Mao wants to develop the Arctic route because it can make money. The fleet that takes the Arctic route has to pay them tolls. Even if it is unknown, the secret fees for pilots, icebreaker rescue fees, etc. are still quite a lot. .
Although something happened to the Kimchi Country's fleet this time, it was because they were reluctant to spend money. If they hired a professional pilot and then hired a large icebreaker, would this kind of thing still happen?
For the East, it can get away from the dangerous Malacca Strait. The East's products have begun to occupy the European market in large quantities. The East needs a stable sea route. If the Arctic route can be navigable normally, it will be closer than the Malacca and Suez Canal. It's also safer.
Moreover, it can also transport energy from the Arctic Circle to meet its own energy needs.
Qin Tao talked about these strategic cooperation projects.
"The next focus of our Mingzhou Group is to manufacture a large number of icebreaking ships. We will also cooperate with Hongxing Shipyard, so that both of us can develop and benefit from each other." These interests proposed by Qin Tao are impossible for superiors to Unmoved.
Nicholas was still afraid of any accidents. As a result, Qin Tao was calm and talkative when facing his superiors, which made Nicholas admire him very much. This is the courage of people who do big things.
“Is that all?” the superior finally asked.
Qin Tao thought for a while and continued: "There are a few more words, which are my personal views and do not represent the official position. The Red Empire has collapsed, but this does not mean that the Cold War has completely disappeared. The United States has a powerful military. They have to Find yourself an opponent. You must develop and grow in order to cope with any possible crisis. Strengthening economic cooperation with us is the best choice."
"Only economic?" the superior said: "The large number of advanced warships manufactured by your Mingzhou Group also make us very envious. Nicholas, you have a very good relationship with Mr. Qin. Can you discuss it? When is the right time to conduct a joint military exercise?"
“This, it’s up to the superiors to make the decision.” Nicholas said hesitantly.
After coming out of it, Nicholas finally let out a long breath: "Qin, your performance just now was too calm, it was really amazing."
Qin Tao smiled: "My back is also wet, but this time has passed. We can continue to do what we need to do in the future."
Back then, Qin Tao was the boss and took away a lot of things from Da Mao. However, his superiors probably would not settle old scores. After all, the current Mingzhou Group is here to help them. Qin Tao's existence has a certain influence on Da Mao's development. great help.
The two of them walked outside while talking. When they walked out of the gate, Qin Tao saw another smiling face.
“Vitalia? Why are you here?” Qin Tao asked curiously.
“I’m tired of staying in the East, come back and have a look.”
Tired of staying in the East? Qin Tao remembered telling Vitalia that he wanted her to participate in the financial crisis in the East and get a lot of benefits along the way. How could Vitalia come back free?
“Nicola, you don’t have to wait for me tonight, Vitalia and I are leaving.” Qin Tao said to Nicholas.
Nicola showed an understanding smile on his face: "I wish you a pleasant night."
When Qin Tao got into Vitalia's car and Xu Zhengyang sat in front of him familiarly, Vitalia got down to business: "Qin, my father heard that I wanted to do something big in the East. So, he also raised a sum of funds. Those people on Wall Street want to play finance, and we want to play too, to see whose pocket the money will end up in!"
Qin Tao nodded: "Vitalia, your luck has always been good. I think if you do something big this time, you should be able to triple the profit. With this money, your father should retire, right?" "
retire?
The expression on Vitalia's face became serious: "Qin, do you think my father may be in danger next? I know that he has some quarrels with the person you just met, but..."
"Weina, if you stand on the wrong team, you will end up in a terrible place. Think about the great purge era, how many people with high positions and authority did not end well because you were on the wrong team." Qin Tao said: "Your father He is not a politician, he is just a businessman. He has gained enough benefits now. Stop it in time. Times have changed."
Vinogradov is okay, after all, he just opened a bank. Although he was very influential, it collapsed in the financial crisis. Where are the others? Vitalia's father controls an important energy department. Such a person will not end well.
“Qin, I’m afraid I can’t convince my father. You have met my father this time. Can you help me?”
Looking at Vitalia’s expectant eyes, Qin Tao nodded: “I’ll try my best.”
Boris also attached great importance to Qin Tao's arrival. After the car drove into the villa, he immediately ran out and greeted him personally.
"Mr. Qin, although we have met often in recent years, it is all for business and there is rarely such personal communication. It is great that you can come to my house today." Boris said to Qin Tao.
"I'm honored too." Qin Tao reached out his hand enthusiastically and shook it with the other party: "Now, our oil pipelines in the Far East are continuously transporting oil. These black energies have played a role in the development of our national economy. It plays a big role. On behalf of the relevant departments, I would like to thank you for your contribution."
After being polite and entering the villa, Qin Tao looked at the palace-like decoration and said: "My friend, it is said that you were just a professor at Moscow University before. I'm afraid you never thought that you would achieve what you have today, right?"
“Yes, at that time I was just running a newspaper office and running a few cars. I never thought I would be where I am today.” Boris said, “Of course, you are also responsible for it.”
"My friend, there are a few proverbs in the East: when the birds are gone, a good bow is hidden; when a cunning rabbit dies, a lackey is cooked. Nothing can be enjoyed for a lifetime..." Qin Tao was thinking about the words again and again, should he say this? Beaten to death? After all, if these words were put in the ears of ordinary people, they would be a complete curse.
Honest advice is off-putting!
Boris looked at Qin Tao with burning eyes: "Qin, I know that you are my most sincere friend, that's why you are willing to tell me these words. In fact, I have been thinking about your suggestions in the past few years."
After meeting Boris that year, Qin Tao suggested that he make multiple preparations. Later, Vitalia went to the East to start a business for this purpose.
Now, Qin Tao mentioned this matter again, and Boris was even more emotional.
Because he had seen the rope slowly approaching his neck.
At that time, when the Red Empire had just collapsed, vigorous reforms were carried out and all state-owned enterprises were converted into private ownership. As a result, the wealth in the hands of a large number of people was turned into waste paper, and enterprises fell into the hands of a few people. When the economy was about to be doomed, Da Mao initiated shock therapy.
Shock therapy worsened the situation in DaMao's economy. The inflation rate that year was as high as 2,500 percent. Private oligarchs emerged in various domestic industries.
In 1994, Damao gave up shock therapy and returned to a prudent approach.
It was during that era that Mao began to attach importance to the state's control of large enterprises. Only these state-owned enterprises can bring more fiscal revenue to the country. If the country's economy is controlled by a few people, the government will become the puppet of these enterprises. .
In the past few years, although Boris has been prospering in the energy field, he has seen that the future is not very optimistic, and he increasingly feels that the warning Qin Tao gave him was correct.
No one around him would tell him this, only Qin Tao.
“Qin, what do you think I should do?” Boris asked.
"You should have two paths." Qin Tao was very satisfied with Boris's performance and finally felt relieved.
“The first one is to sell the company to the country and then leave with the wealth. You can go to the East or Europe and live a happy life as a rich man.”
“What about the second item?”
“It’s best not to take the second road, because there is no possibility of success.”
Boris’s body was shaken.
There are some words that don’t need to be explained too clearly, as long as the two of them understand each other. This second way, of course, refers to killing the person standing in front of them. However, this way is also very dangerous. Once it fails, it will be doomed.
Qin Tao has made it clear that there is no possibility of success on this road!
“However, if we sell the company to the country, our country may not have that much money to buy it now. The only way is to issue a batch of national bonds. The money in my hands is almost like waste paper.”
"No, there is an opportunity now. The large amount of national debt in your hand will soon be converted into US dollars." Qin Tao said: "As long as you are not so greedy, you should be able to sell it at any time. That money is enough to make you rich. It’s an enemy country.”
Boris nodded: “Okay, I will consider your suggestion.”
“Well, I hope you make a choice as soon as possible. If you miss this opportunity, it will be difficult to wait for another opportunity.”
Qin Tao breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the matter was completed smoothly, and he had done his best to his friends.
PS: I changed the previous ten times to a hundred times. Sorry, I didn’t learn math well. .
(End of this chapter)