All Fang Lang could think of were the lords of Indian states.
Not only did these local emperors possess huge amounts of wealth in the area, but during the British colonial period, the British government also needed these lords to control the barbarians, so it gave them great rights. Not only did they have money and power, but they also had their own armed forces. strength.
Only the wealth of these people does not belong to the Suleiman Brom family, but I don't know how this guy got this wealth into his own hands.
Thinking of this, Fang Lang's heart moved. Could this kid have dug up the temple that the country worshiped? You must know that in Hinduism, each state worships its own gods, and in these temples dedicated to gods, believers will offer large amounts of gold.
Later, in 2011, a treasure from Padmanabhaswamy Temple was discovered in Kerala, southern India. It is said that the amount of gold inside is worth trillions.
A gold ornament weighing more than 1 ton, a 1.2-meter-tall elephant statue cast in gold, 17 kilograms of gold coins minted during the East India Company period, 18 Napoleonic coins in the early 19th century and several coins were unearthed in one of the secret rooms. A diamond-encrusted crown and numerous jewelry items.
This is just one of the chambers, and there are six such chambers in this temple.
Fang Lang's eyes began to look playful when he looked at Suleiman Brom. If that's the case, it would be really interesting. Many of these treasures are cultural relics, not just gold bricks and bars.
Therefore, it is sometimes difficult for banks to accurately assess its value.
He may not want these cultural relics to be directly melted into gold bars and deposited in the bank, so he wants to directly transport the physical treasures away.
After thinking for a while, Fang Lang looked up at Suleiman Brom and said solemnly:
"I think I roughly understand what's going on. For Uncle Henderson's sake, I can take this business.
However, we need to talk about the freight. Also, where will the goods be shipped?
We have to make a careful calculation of the method of transportation. "
Suleiman Brom, who had an ugly face, was shocked when he heard Fang Lang's words. He looked up at Fang Lang in surprise and said:
"Really?"
Fit Henderson on the side also looked at Fang Lang with some surprise. Although he had expected this, he still felt a little surprised when he heard Fang Lang agree.
Fang Lang saw the surprised expression on the other person's face and quickly said:
"Don't be too happy first. The price I quoted may be very high. If you can accept it, we will continue to talk. If you can't accept it, then I will pretend that I don't know anything about it.
What do you think? "
There was a tangled expression on Suleiman Brom's fat face. It was obvious that the quotation mentioned by Fang Lang was very high and he felt a little sad. But now that time is running out, it is difficult for him to find better manpower in time.
He looked at Fit Henderson sitting aside, as if hoping that the other party would come forward to lower the price for him, but who was Fit Henderson, and it was interesting enough to introduce Fang Lang to him this time.
How could he stand up again and help him lower the price? Before Suleiman Brom could speak, he stood up and said:
"Since Fang is willing to help you, let the two of you talk about it yourself! I won't get involved too much.
There are still many guests to see off outside, so I won’t stay here for long. You talk slowly. "
After saying that, he nodded to Fang Lang, then nodded to Suleiman Brom, then stood up and left without looking back.
Seeing this, Suleiman Brom was hesitant to speak, but Fit Henderson's attitude had been very clear. He just didn't want to get involved too much, so he couldn't force him to stay.
Fang Lang didn't care about this.
After seeing Fit Henderson close the door, Fang Lang turned to look at Suleiman Brom beside him and said:
"Mr. Brom, let's open the skylight and speak frankly! If my prediction is correct, your wealth should come from a Hindu temple!"
Suleiman Brom, who was still a little dissatisfied with Fit Henderson's departure, was shocked when he heard Fang Lang's words, and looked at the young man aside in disbelief.
He had never told anyone about this matter, and he didn't expect that Fang Lang would know about it, which made him feel that he had no secrets at all in front of him.
But even if the other party guessed it, he would never admit it. Therefore, after swallowing hard, he shook his head firmly and said:
"This is our family's accumulation over the past hundred years and has nothing to do with Indian temples."
Unfortunately, Fang Lang had already gotten the correct answer from the other person's expression. When he saw the other person's denial, he didn't continue to delve deeper. He just knew the answer, and there was no need to hold on to it.
"Okay! If you say no, I'll just assume it's not the case. Now can you tell me the quantity of this shipment?"
Both Fang Lang and Suleiman Brom know it very well, and everyone is tacitly understanding it now.
When Suleiman Brom saw that the other party did not continue to ask questions, he also breathed a sigh of relief. He could not avoid the other party's question, because as long as the other party took action to transport it, he would know sooner or later. He could only grit his teeth and say:
"Fifteen tons, a total of fifteen tons of gold."
"I wonder where you plan to transport it?"
Fang Lang was not surprised by the amount of fifteen tons. The amount of this treasure was not small, but he had seen the world, so this amount was nothing to him.
"Of course it's the UK. Now I'm going back to the UK to settle down, so I'm going to transport them all back to the UK."
Suleiman Brom couldn't wait to tell his destination.
"Then do you want to deposit it in the bank or find another place to store it?"
"I don't have a place to store these things in the UK for the time being, so I plan to store them in a bank. I will decide whether to find another place to store them based on the situation in the future."
Fang Lang nodded noncommittally and said:
"In this case, I have two plans. First, I will arrange for someone to help you successfully transport this batch of gold back to the bank you designated in the UK. I will charge 37% of the equivalent gold as freight."
Seeing that the other party seemed ready to object directly, Fang Lang directly stretched out his hand to signal the other party not to say anything yet, and continued:
"Secondly, I asked someone to transport the gold back to the UK for storage in a bank designated by me. I only charged 34% of the gold equivalent as shipping fee."
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Suleiman Brom was stunned by Fang Lang's two plans. They were also shipped back to the British bank for storage, but the bank designated by Fang Lang could charge three points less for shipping. What was going on?
"Fang, what do you mean, and what bank is your designated bank?"
Hearing this, Fang Lang smiled and said:
"The Morgan family and I have opened Global Morgan Bank in the United States. Now this bank is preparing to do business in the UK. If possible, I would like to bring some business to this bank in advance. It should be easy to understand!
Moreover, with my family and the Morgan family as guarantees, the bank’s strength is absolutely guaranteed, and if you agree, I can convince the Morgan family to endorse your gold.
Even if the Indian government makes a demand for gold from you, we can guarantee that as long as this gold is still stored in our bank, no one can take away even a gram of gold without your permission. "
Suleiman Brom was also stunned when he heard Fang Lang's words. He didn't know that Fang Lang actually had a bank with the Morgan family, and he was very familiar with the Morgan family.
The largest conglomerate in the United States has unparalleled influence in American politics. It can be said that they must give their nod to whatever the President of the United States asks him to do.
The Brazilian general in front of him actually has a cooperative relationship with such a family, which shows that this person's identity is not simple!
But to be honest, he was not satisfied with the two plans proposed by the other party. These were 37% and 34%! That is to say, after fifteen tons of gold pass through the opponent's hands, even if it can be returned, there will only be nine point nine tons left.
Although he knew that if these things came to England and became his property, he would definitely have to pay a huge loss. He even investigated that the ratio is generally between 30% and 35%.
Now it was clear that Fang Lang already knew the origin of these things, so he quoted him the highest price. From his point of view, this was simply cutting his flesh and drawing his blood. How could he be willing.
Fang Lang saw that Suleiman Brom didn't speak after hearing what he said, but his face was ugly and the corners of his eyes were twitching unconsciously. Fang Lang knew that this guy was unwilling!
In this regard, he did not force it. There is no justice in business. If the other party is not willing, of course he cannot force it.
"It doesn't matter if you don't want to, I will never force it. Don't think that I am a big talker. You can compare my offer. I dare not say it is the lowest, but it will definitely not be the highest.
What's more important is what's going on in India now. I believe you should also know that if you want to transport such a large batch of supplies, there are many countries in the world that have this capability.
But for private companies, our company is definitely the most powerful. If necessary, I can even send an armored convoy to escort you. Even if the regular troops of the Indian National Congress come, I will ensure that your goods are delivered smoothly.
It's getting late today. You can go back tonight and think about it carefully, or you can discuss it with your family. If you agree to my price, you can inform me and I will send someone to India immediately.
Of course, if you don't want to, I promise you that I will never disclose what happened today to anyone else. "
After saying that, without waiting for the other party's reaction, he stood up directly, patted the other party's shoulder, and walked out without even looking up.
Suleiman Brom didn't expect Fang Lang to be so straightforward, and he hesitated for a while. It is now early July, and there is only nearly a month left until India's official independence on August 15th.
If you want to transport these things out, you must do it before India becomes independent, because this period is a period of chaos, and the conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India will definitely erupt before the founding of India.
In his opinion, Hinduism must have an absolute advantage in India, so the final victory must belong to Hinduism.
It would be the greatest victory if the Muslims in India could successfully evacuate to Pakistan, but the Hindus would not let these Muslims go easily.
As Fang Lang said, the treasures in his hands were dug out from Indian temples. Once discovered by the Indian government that believes in Hinduism, he would not be able to take away even a gram of gold.
In the eyes of those Hindus, this is blaspheming their Hindu gods. This kind of thing is unreasonable. It is basically a situation where you and I live.
Of course, the grain and cotton in his hands are also real strategic materials. The Indians are also eyeing this and want to expropriate it without compensation now.
But he needs these materials to cover other goods, otherwise he will not be able to bring these goods out smoothly. After all, these are the only products on his plantation.
He can't purchase a batch of supplies that he doesn't need and that India doesn't control in order to transport these treasures! This will make it more eye-catching, and maybe the locals in India will detect the abnormality in advance.
Fang Lang, who left the room, had been thinking about one question, and that was whether he had a chance to gain any benefit from chaotic India, now that Suleiman Brom could start digging for the treasures of Indian temples.
Of course he could, and if he sent people into India to deliver supplies, it would be better to just go ahead and take possession of the treasures that he saw in the news for later generations.
As far as he knew, the location of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple was on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Although he did not know the specific location, he knew that the temple belonged to the later Indian state of Kerala, and the location of this state was In the southernmost part of India.
And Fang Lang also knew another piece of information, that is, this temple is the exclusive temple of the Travancore royal family and should be very close to the location of the Travancore royal family.
You can find this temple by finding the royal family of Travancore. The question now is how to dig out this treasure safely without attracting the attention of the royal family of Travancore.
Sitting in the car going home, Fang Lang thought for a while and then directly ordered Qi Qingshan:
"Send a telegram back to Brazil and secretly dispatch a special tactics research team to London on standby. I have a task to give them."
Although Qi Qingshan didn't understand what this was about, he didn't ask any more questions. He just nodded solemnly and accepted the order:
"Yes, boss!"
After returning home, Fang Lang personally ordered the accompanying liaison officer of God's Whip Company to contact the front line in Greece and mobilize a battalion of God's Whip Military Contracting Company employees from Greece to be ready to depart at any time to perform missions in India.
Of course, the mercenaries in this battalion are used to complete Suleiman Brom's business, but I am sure that the other party will accept his offer in the end, because the other party has no other choice at all.
After giving these instructions, Fang Lang called his cousin Yang Kun, who had been traveling outside, and gave him some advice. With a puzzled expression on his face, he sent him away.
In the following time, Fang Lang completely relaxed and seemed not to care about Suleiman Brom's business at all. He was either accompanying Audrey Hepburn or visiting British shipyards every day.
At the same time, he also personally inspected Aston Martin's British factory and spoke highly of the successful development of new models. I also checked the development progress of other new models.
What surprised him most was that he saw a piston aircraft engine research and development team at the Aston Martin factory, and had a complete set of production materials for the British Spitfire aircraft engine.
This made Fang Lang overjoyed and without hesitation, he transferred this research and development team to the power research and development laboratory of your Brazilian Oriental Aircraft Manufacturing Company.
As for the fact that the members of this team only worked in the UK, Fang Lang didn't bother to pay attention to it. They had already entered his own factory. Who would dare to make irresponsible remarks when he was sent to the Brazilian branch factory on a business trip.
