Facing Greenspan's easy but extremely domineering words, Buffett nodded slowly.
Indeed, no country on this planet, let alone an individual, can resist something that the US government is determined to do.
"Besides, Lei Man was really abandoned?"
Faced with Buffett's question, Greenspan smiled and said: "Mr. Buffett is interested in Lei Man?"
Shaking his head, Buffett said: "You know, my investment style is to focus on long-term holdings of the company's performance, and I only hold stocks and will not seize the company's operational management rights. Leiman, whether it is performance or internal management,
There are all kinds of problems in my opinion, and I would not consider owning the stock of such an investment bank."
Shrugged, Greenspan said: "The collapse of a Leiman company is nothing. Where in the capital market are there companies that will never go bankrupt? It doesn't exist. Since they caused the problem themselves, they have to solve it themselves, no matter what.
Neither the Federal Reserve nor taxpayers can spend so much money to save a company that is already beyond saving."
"This is the consensus of everyone, so now Leiman has to either wait for bankruptcy or find capital injection before then. Other than that, there is no other way."
"In other words, the Freemasonry also passed it."
"That's right."
Greenspan gave Buffett an affirmative answer.
How can super investment banks such as Gaosheng Meilin Leiman and Morgan become so big? They must have the support of capital and political power, and this support comes from one of the most powerful and ancient organizations in the American underground society.
Freemasonry.
Behind almost every big conglomerate of any size, there is a shadow of this organization.
It’s just that the world knows too little about it. Many people only know its name, but never know its member organization structure and operation methods.
These are another set of systems that operate in American society, and ordinary people may not be exposed to this level in their lifetime.
They will never know that everything about them, from their cars and houses to their daily necessities, is actually deeply affected by this organization.
And because of the strong national power of the United States, the influence of this organization has radiated to many countries and industries around the world.
Obviously, Buffett knows something.
"Leiman's real owner has already adopted a tacit attitude towards this, and a few years ago, he and his family had begun to withdraw Leiman's profits and funds. What is left now is just an empty space full of liabilities.
It’s just a shell.”
"Understood."
Buffett nodded calmly.
At this moment, Doug, who had just left the meeting, was sitting in the car expressionlessly, his face terrifyingly gloomy.
"Chairman, should we go back to the company directly?" the driver turned and asked.
"Let's just walk around the neighborhood first and don't go back to the company."
After Doug finished his instructions, he raised the soundproof curtains of the rear cockpit and the front driver's seat, then took out his mobile phone and started making calls.
After a while, the call was answered.
"My old friend, is there anything important for you to contact me at this time?"
The cheerful voice on the other end of the phone made Doug feel a little relieved. He said: "Leiman now needs your asset management company to help contact investors for capital injection."
The person on the phone was obviously stunned, and then said: "Is it because of the secondary market that there is a problem with Leiman's capital chain?"
"Old man, you know, the reasons for many things are very complicated, and I can't explain them to you one by one, but now I am really looking for someone to invest in Leiman." Doug said tiredly.
"I understand what you mean, but how much money do you need?"
Doug thought for a while and said with difficulty: "At least US$100 billion is needed."
"..."
Even if he couldn't see the other person's face through the phone, Doug could still imagine how wonderful the other person's expression was at this moment.
"Oh My God."
After a long time of silence, an exclamation came from the other end of the phone.
"100 billion, if possible, I really hope to help you facilitate this deal. After all, not to mention that I can earn at least 1 billion US dollars in commissions and consulting fees. This business itself has broken history.
If the largest single transaction record is recorded, my asset management company and I will also become famous."
"but."
The conversation changed, and the person on the phone said in a regretful tone: "Old man, this is 100 billion, or US dollars. Judging from the current situation, it is almost impossible for you to find someone to inject capital. Lei Man really
It’s too dangerous, you know what I mean? Who would risk such a large sum of money to acquire Leiman?”
Doug clenched his fists. Although he was furious inside, his tone could not help but become more humble. He said: "Jerry, you are the only one who can help me and Lei Man now. At least you can help me get the news out about this matter. I
I can’t just watch Lei Man collapse in my hands.”
After another long silence, Jerry said: "I know, I will try my best to help you put out acquisition invitations to several large consortiums, but whether it will be successful or not depends on what the other party wants. In addition, what is the Fed and the Central Bank?
manner?"
"If the result is good, will I find you?" Doug asked.
Jerry smiled bitterly and said, "Well, if there is any news, I will tell you as soon as possible."
At this time, not only Lei Man's Doug was in trouble, but even the high-rising investment bank, which had received a minimum guarantee from the Federal Reserve Bank, was not having a good time.
After coming out of the conference room, Paulson returned to his office in the shortest possible time.
"Connect to the video of Asia Pacific President Li Songci."
After making the request to his secretary, within a few minutes, the video connection had already started.
Looking at Li Songci who was wearing pajamas and looking sleepy on the screen, Paulson smiled and said: "Songci, I'm sorry to disturb you at this time."
Li Songci said helplessly: "Chairman, with my salary from an investment bank, I have made preparations to be on call 24 hours a day. Please tell me what you need me to do."
Paulson thought about it for a moment, and then said: "Completely ending all cooperation with the Jin Qing Department and Li Jin personally, and severing all relations with him, this is the first thing."
"The second is that the top management has decided to participate in the Federal Reserve Bank's US$300 billion rescue plan at the opening of the market tomorrow. From this moment on, Jin Qing and Li Jin are business rivals of the investment bank. I hope you will do so from a business perspective.
You can understand this from a personal and personal perspective.”
"Third, start making preparations to acquire high-quality assets of the Jinqing Group."