Start 1861: I Just Inherited the Dutch Throne

"Mr. Vanderbilt, there is one thing I forgot to tell you," John Morgan seemed unable to bear it and couldn't help but remind him: "You asked our family bank to prepare to provide you with a loan of two million US dollars. Although my father agreed, Morgan Bank is a joint-stock company, so many shareholders are not optimistic about this payment-for-goods matter, so it has been stopped. In other words, you are currently planning to make another payment-for-goods from Morgan Bank. It’s hard to do”

Thomas Mellon shrugged, "Mellon Bank was also prevented from providing payment to Mr. Vanderbilt for this reason."

Seeing that a few people were really arguing, Trins suddenly smiled and looked at Vanderbilt with an expression like "I'll see what you do." This fell into the eyes of the two people and they were extremely proud.

In the minds of the two men, if Vanderbilt does not receive sufficient financial support from Morgan Bank and Mellon Bank this time, then he will not be able to have enough funds to acquire shares in the Hudson Railway Company, which also means that Vanderbilt The statement De Bilt just made is a joke.

Vanderbilt did not answer. He took in the scornful expressions of everyone present. Trins looked at him like an idiot, John Morgan looked at him with sarcastic sympathy, and Thomas Maylon looked expressionless. , but Vanderbilt still caught the occasional flash of contempt in his eyes. After a while, when you will cry, Vanderbilt thought with a sneer again in his heart.

Just when everyone was turning the topic of discussion to whether Vanderbilt had lost his mind, a man belatedly appeared in front of everyone.

The person who came was Collison, the general manager and strategic advisor of the Hudson Railway Company. He had a document in his arm. Apart from Collison, perhaps only Vanderbilt knew what the contents of this document were. There were many What people don't know is that this document is a life-threatening talisman that can make many people present bankrupt.

"Colison, didn't you go to Washington to attend the railroad conference?" Trins asked with a frown. Logically speaking, New York and Washington are so far apart and you only went there in the morning. You shouldn't be here at this time. Moreover, as the general manager, he is still a professional manager who does not own stocks. Without a summons, you are not eligible to participate in such a senior general meeting of shareholders.

Collison looked haggard, and it didn't look like he was pretending. He loosened his tie very urgently, put the documents and a resignation letter in front of Trins, and began to say: "Boss, Our trouble is coming”

"What's wrong?" Looking at the resignation letter that appeared in front of him, Trins' heart suddenly jumped for no reason, and he hurriedly asked: "What happened, Collison, please tell me more clearly."

“I just received news that many New York City residents seem to be dissatisfied with our charging standards that are too high, and they are currently applying to the New York City Hall for demonstrations, with the purpose of demanding that we reduce prices across the board.

and"

Collison looked at the people beside him, and finally set his sights on Vanderbilt.

Teslin asked hurriedly: "And what? Please finish it quickly."

"It is said that the current city hall believes that the passenger flow is currently too large, and many companies have officially applied to the New York City Government to explore a new third railway through New York City. It is currently rumored that this railway route is almost the same as our company's Hudson The city government has begun to evaluate the parallel railways. Today, the city government reported that many people are in favor of it. If the demonstrations really attract attention, then,"

Collison looked up at Teslin, John Morgan, and Thomas Mellon, and explained: "If it is forced by the demonstrators, it is very likely that it will be passed by the New York City Council, and the City Hall will also implement it. "

"What did you say? Why is this happening?" Terlins was stunned. Over the years, he had been mocking the Harlem Railway Company for its remote routes, lack of popularity, and lack of money, while his Hudson Railway Company On the contrary, the railways are almost full.

He had been very proud of this for many years, but now it was possible that his pride could turn out to be the cause of his overturn. How could he bear it?

The sudden bad news has shocked Teslin's mind.

"Chairman, what do you think we should do?"

"Is this news accurate? Are you sure the city hall and parliament will pass it?" Trins obviously felt that his legs were a little weak.

"I have obtained internal information, and it is absolutely true. It is said that this was promoted by New York Mayor Klink. Boss, you know, this Klink is of Dutch descent." Collison hesitated before continuing: "It is said that many members of the city council have decided to vote to improve the traffic dilemma."

"Approved by the New York City Government and Congress?" Trins was completely stunned after hearing this. Not only him, but all the shareholders present were also dumbfounded.

Will the Hudson Railroad lose its monopoly on the most popular route? In other words, the value of the Hudson Railroad in the future will become less important than it is now, and passenger and freight traffic will be severely occupied as a result.

As a result, the commercial value of the Hudson Railroad Company needs to be re-evaluated. Thinking of this, when many people look at Vanderbilt, they are no longer as strong as before.

On the contrary, many small shareholders began to show their flattery.

When everyone was in a panic, no one except Thomas Mellon noticed Vanderbilt's somewhat proud smile.

Although faced with difficulties, Teslin still had the demeanor of a general. After calming down his emotions, he said: Don't be anxious, everyone. We won't know the result until a few days later. Maybe a miracle will happen. Everyone wants to go back and rest.

Trins' words gave people some hope, but Vanderbilt knew in his heart that they were only comforting, because by this time, the manipulator was no longer Trins, but many giants in the United States.

After sending these small shareholders back, Trins said to the Vanderbilts in a sarcastic tone: "I'm so sorry, Mr. Vanderbilt, Mr. John, Mr. Thomas, who asked you to buy our company at a low price?" stocks, but under the current situation, you seem to have to bear a lot of risks, and it is very likely that you will eventually have to bear some of the debts of the Hudson Railroad Company. I really feel sorry for you, especially Mr. Vanderbilt. , I wonder if you still have any plans to acquire the Hudson Railway Company?"

Apparently, Trins was also very pessimistic about the future of the Hudson Railroad Company.

"Let's talk about it then"

Trins didn't want to talk any more, so he said to Collison next to him: "Come with me."

Collison naturally knew how urgent Trins was at the moment. Before leaving, he glanced at Vanderbilt urgently. Vanderbilt nodded to Collison and reassured her, seeming to say I have everything.

Thomas Mellon saw all this, and when only he, John Morgan, and Vanderbilt were left in the conference hall, he said to Vanderbilt: "If Mr. Vanderbilt is free, , I would like to invite Mr. Vanderbilt to my residence for a talk.”

"Okay, I don't have anything to do anyway, so it would be nice to have a few companions to chat with," Vanderbilt agreed: "I wonder if Mr. John Morgan can come with us?"