Time Travel to 1859: The Iron-Blooded Soldier King

Liu Ye was speechless about the shopkeepers. Once these people left their original business, they turned from shrewd businessmen into piece of wood!

Looking at the few people, Liu Ye said bitterly: "Don't ask me, I don't care. If you want to learn, follow this Mr. Rong. They will make you all understand what a real bank is!"

Several shopkeepers were quite dissatisfied. Gui Tianlan, who was standing nearby, whispered, "Him? He doesn't look even thirty years old. Has he ever run a bank? He's not the armchair strategist Zhao Kuo, is he?"

Ok?

Liu Ye glanced over with a sharp gaze, and Gui Tianlan collapsed on the ground in fear. This Futai was no pushover, he had fought his way out of a sea of ​​blood and corpses. He could chop off a first-rank general like Hebitcha at will, but if he disliked someone, killing him would be as easy as crushing a bug!

Liu Ye snorted coldly and said, "Why, you guys are not convinced?"

These people were all silent. Were they convinced? Which of the nine shopkeepers hadn't spent their entire lives in the business world? They all boasted of being business geniuses. Although they were deeply impressed by the talent of the governor, that didn't mean they could be convinced by others! Could this pale-faced scholar standing before them do the job?

Liu Ye suddenly smiled and replied, "Well, since you're not convinced, then I'll open your eyes and show you how Mr. Rong can make a fortune for you!"

Yung Wing was startled and asked, "Sir, this..."

Liu Ye waved his hand and said, "Brother Chunfu, it's perfect. I was thinking of going to America during this period, but it seems I can't get away now. I can only ask you to make the trip. It's a good opportunity to practice my skills and let them open their eyes. How did you earn millions of taels of silver for them in less than half a year?"

puff……

Yung Wing spat out the tea he had just taken. Earning millions of taels of silver in just half a year? Is the Governor really kidding? If he really had that ability, he would have been the Minister of Revenue of the Qing Dynasty long ago!

Rong Hong said anxiously: "Sir, why are you..."

Liu Ye didn't wait for Yung Wing to finish his words, and had already made his final decision, "Mr. Li, immediately go through the procedures to withdraw 5 million taels of silver and issue a bill number. Mr. Chunfu, we need it now!"

Li Jixian was confused, but the governor also served as the chairman of the board. He had supreme authority and there was no problem in mobilizing five million taels of silver. Li Jixian's lips trembled. What was the governor trying to do?

But Liu Ye's face was a little gloomy now. He didn't dare to ask any questions and quickly told the accountant outside to prepare.

Five million taels of silver in cash would require hundreds of large horse-drawn carriages, so the only option was to use silver bills. Currently, the largest denomination of silver bills issued by banks is fifty thousand taels, but one hundred of these silver bills must be issued before they can be used!

Liu Ye looked at the men and replied, "Let's take a five-month period. If it's shorter, three months, and at the latest five months, that should be enough. Let's see how Mr. Rong can help you make millions of taels of silver!"

Everyone was dumbfounded. If they hadn't witnessed Liu Ye's amazing skills, they would never agree to such a large sum of money even if they were buried alive! Five million taels! This is solid silver!

Liu Ye smiled at them and said, "Okay, let's stop here today. You've all been in business your whole lives, and you know more about the specific methods than I do. I only have one request: follow the charter we've established, take the initiative, and find those who need financial support. Remember, these businesses and factories are your Buddhas. You must worship them well. Only when they make money can you make money!"

As he spoke, Liu Ye bowed to everyone and shouted, "Goodbye! I won't see you off! Brother Chunfu, let's go!"

Before everyone could react, Liu Ye had already taken Yung Wing out of Qilu Bank.

Rong Hong, who was standing behind him, said anxiously, "Sir, how can you say such a thing? I don't have the ability to make millions of taels in half a year. Not to mention half a year, I might not be able to do it even in ten years!"

Liu Ye smiled faintly and said, "Brother Chunfu, if you want to subdue these unruly shopkeepers, how can you do it without showing some real skills? This is your best chance to establish your authority!"

Rong Hong said in a bitter voice, "Sir, where can I get the interest on these millions of taels of silver?"

Liu Ye laughed heartily and said, "Well, Brother Chunfu, this hermit has a clever plan!"

Liu Ye suddenly remembered an anecdote about Morgan. In 1862, the Civil War broke out and both sides went to war. Morgan, with his extraordinary shrewdness, bought millions of dollars of gold in the United States in one go, and then shipped part of it to London and kept part of it in the United States. Only less than half a year later, due to the panic caused by the deepening of the war, the people began to buy gold frantically, and the price of gold soared. In this war, the young Morgan made a net profit of 5 million US dollars in one go. This was also Morgan's first pot of gold, and began his legendary financial career.

According to the calculation of time, Morgan is probably already ready to take action.

Liu Ye heard this story from a comrade who was interested in investment when he was on a mission. He still remembers it clearly. It’s this year, so it shouldn’t be too late, there’s still time!

He sent Yung Wing to the United States, and with Colt looking after him, he could take a chance. Even if he couldn't make a fortune like Morgan, he would surely make a lot of money!

"Brother Chunfu, this mission is very simple. Take the silver bills you withdraw from the Qilu Bank and exchange them for pounds or dollars at a bank in Shanghai. Immediately leave for New York. Once there, start secretly purchasing gold. Mobilize all your friends in the United States, including Mr. Colt. I will also have him prepare a fund for us to buy as much gold as possible. Within six months, the price of gold in the United States will rise to a crazy level. If we sell all of it then, our profit will probably be no less than 60%, or even 80%. With 5 million taels of silver, we can make 3 or 4 million taels. It shouldn't be too difficult..."

amount……

Yung Wing also knew that the Civil War had broken out in the United States, but he did not expect that Liu Ye was so familiar with the situation there. If he really took action, he might be able to make a fortune!

Yung Wing nodded and said in a deep voice, "Since you have given me the order, I will just follow it. I will stop for a while and then take a boat to Shanghai, and then take a steamer straight to America!"