Chapter 8: Morgan's Thoughts

Mr. Morgan, please come in

No, thank you, no dilution

Alberto Casapes's thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a voice. Upon hearing this voice, he abruptly stood up, and as he walked towards that room, he could even feel his breathing becoming increasingly rapid.

When answering Morgan's question, Alport Casapes became tense. Does Mr. Morgan not have confidence in this loan

The same words were uttered from Morgan's mouth. The notion of an emperor's spokesperson is utterly absurd; the Chinese emperor does not possess much wealth. Of course, if he were willing to sell the treasures in the palace, that would be a different matter. The reason one perceives that individual as cunning is due to the manner in which he handled this loan. If he were the actual holder of this substantial bond, he would have approached the manager directly rather than conducting this matter in the lobby.

But aside from ambition and strength, what else is needed

As a pirate, Morgan knew he had to remain vigilant here, and now... his gaze fell upon the substantial loan contract on the desk

The company plans to introduce a new type of blast furnace, which is expected to enhance the capacity of the existing furnaces by approximately 30% through technological upgrades, while simultaneously reducing production costs by 10

At this moment, Morgan poured 30-year-old Ballantine's into an exquisitely crafted crystal glass, of course without using an ice bucket

What to drink, Charlie

Morgan asked while standing in front of the wine cabinet

Thank you, sir, um—would you like some Scotch whisky

Charlie, you settle down in New York first, as for this matter... let's wait a bit!

We are looking for a manager at hetushu.com in China. Are you interested

Ah, come in, Charlie, please enter

Indeed, thank you for the achievements you have made for the bank You will receive the rewards you deserve

I noticed that three days ago, you applied for a bond loan of twenty million dollars, correct

When Alport Casapes entered the room, he was extremely cautious, merely glancing up at Morgan before turning his gaze away.

Looking at the young man before him, Morgan continued to speak

Morgan abruptly interrupted the young man in front of him and then continued speaking

What is wrong with you today

Every number has been reduced, but this is for the sake of "safety." Morgan listened intently; in fact, he had already read the report and knew why Charlie Swabber had come here from Pittsburgh: because the offer from that Eastern man was simply too high, yet another Eastern man

Of course, it is an opportunity

At this time, the British government first thought of Morgan. When Britain sought assistance from Morgan, he readily agreed. Starting with the subscription of bonds for the Boer War, he subsequently made repeated additional subscriptions. Having engaged in numerous transactions involving war bonds and public bonds, it is not an exaggeration to say that Morgan had become the world's creditor.

Charlie, I also love drinking this kind of wine. I will drink with you

As Charles Schwab entered the office, Morgan had already approached him with a smile from the center of the office. There were not many people who could prompt Morgan to rise personally to greet them, and there were even fewer than ten individuals in the entire world.

What kind of opportunity is this

Cunning fellow

Miss Xueli's voice

and the opportunity to prove one's capabilities to the higher-ups, and now ... ...

Mr. Morgan

Pirate

Is he a person from the East

Please ask him to come in

I have already reviewed the contract

After gradually calming down, Alberto Casapés explained the reasons behind his inferences

It was impossible to meet with Mr. Morgan yesterday, but now... I truly must express my gratitude to Mr. Li Zicheng, who holds a substantial amount of bonds, for it is he who...

Mr. Charlie Schwab has arrived, Mr. Morgan

Please ask him to come in, Miss Shirley

Cunning fellow

Although he had acknowledged that going to China was an opportunity, Alport Casapes still couldn't help but mutter to himself as he descended the stairs

It is ... ... yes, sir

As those eyes fixed on him, Charlie Swabber felt a tightening in his chest and quickly spoke up

Morgan nodded in agreement and brought over his glass. They toasted each other, savoring the whiskey. Charlie Swabber was still waiting for the conversation to begin. If all went as expected, he should have received the written report he prepared overnight on the train two hours ago, so... Morgan noticed this and cast a stern glance at him, as if reproaching him for wasting time

Sir, those bonds have already been verified, and from the contract, they are very favorable to us

As he uttered the words "however," Morgan set down the wine glass in his luxurious office

Please take a seat, Mr. Casapes

Morgan smiled at the young man in front of him

The rise of a nation towards prosperity and its decline towards downfall present the best opportunities for individuals to seek wealth, and I wish to discuss this further

If Wall Street is the body of America's financial empire, then JP Morgan is the heart of that body. To those hurried fools on Wall Street, wearing black top hats and dressed in dark gray, it may merely seem like a place for employment. But for Morgan, he understands what Wall Street truly is: it is purely a vast ocean of finance, and he himself is a pirate within that ocean

Charlie Schwab glanced at his watch; it was now 10:15 AM, which meant he had fifteen minutes to spare. Unless Mr. Morgan had any special requests, he only had fifteen minutes.

Mr. Li first appeared at the bank with British bonds as collateral; this time, he presented bonds from France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. The quantity from each country is not large, but the total amount of collateral is considerable. He never explains his identity or the source of the bonds, as he believes in one fact. Therefore, I think he might be a representative of the deposed Chinese emperor. His presence in the United States may be to assist the emperor in liquidating the bonds

After Charlie Schwab entered the room, Miss Shirley closed the door behind him and returned to sit at her desk

JP Morgan has long been a household name in the United States, especially after a few years ago when Morgan himself took decisive action to resolve the financial crisis on Wall Street. Following this, JP Morgan has been regarded as a barometer of the American economy, and in the eyes of Americans, Morgan has even become a symbol of the financial industry in the United States

As the words were on the tip of his tongue, Morgan withdrew them, simultaneously gesturing with his hand.

An independent office, company partners... The dream lingers in the mind of Alport Casa and Tu Shupeisi, ambition, in Alport's view, is precisely the ambition that supports him in gradually moving towards success with sufficient strength.

Go ahead and do it

As a young Jewish man, he also has his own dreams. He hopes to become a partner at JP Morgan within his lifetime. Over the past six years, he has been working diligently towards this dream, and the shrewdness typical of Jewish individuals has enabled him to achieve several promotions in just six years. However, he is still merely an ordinary account manager.

Going to China? Alport Casapes was stunned by this news, but before he could speak, Morgan waved his hand.

Go to China! Just as Mr. Morgan said, a country moving towards prosperity and a country moving towards decline presents the best opportunities for wealth. There are so many opportunities in these two completely different processes that I have actually overlooked this point. If it weren't for...! Damn it, no wonder I almost suffocated here over the past year!

Morgan muttered to himself while speaking out loud

Having just arrived in New York, Charlie Schwab, who had only rested for a few hours at the hotel, stood outside Morgan's office door, took a deep breath. Although he was the president of U.S. Steel, he always needed to muster some courage before meeting Morgan, especially when he thought of those piercing eyes.

Morgan glanced out the window, which might be the only explanation for why the young man held the bonds

After the Boer War, the financial strain on Britain was exacerbated by overspending on military expenses. As if the situation could not worsen, the German Emperor, historically at odds with Britain, was ambitiously planning to build a large fleet. The British Empire, long the dominant naval power, could not tolerate the prospect of being supplanted. Consequently, it was imperative to counter Germany, leading to a simultaneous escalation of military preparations and conflict, which plunged Britain's finances into an extremely difficult predicament.

After Morgan approved the loan for another employee, there were several knocks at the office door, and Morgan looked up

Perhaps it is precisely because of the reputation that Morgan established during the financial crisis a few years ago that many graduates view joining JP Morgan as an honor. When Alberto Casapies became a member of JP Morgan six years ago, he was even excited for several consecutive days.

A maximum of 75% ... ... 65% of the loan can be granted

Can we arrange to meet up... ...

Morgan was quite pleased with the awe displayed by the somewhat nervous young man he was looking at.

After leaving Mr. Morgan's office and heading downstairs to his own office, Alberto Casapes could hardly believe what he had just heard: Mr. Morgan was sending him to China

Yes, sir, I personally suspect that he may be a private representative of the Chinese emperor

With a seemingly amiable smile, Morgan gestured to Charlie Schwab to take a seat in an armchair, situated far from the meeting area of the spacious office. Charlie Schwab settled into the chair, while Morgan walked towards the wall, opening two doors that revealed a wine cabinet.

Do you want some water? Would you like to mix in a bit of soda

I have just reviewed that report, and I must say, that person is indeed very greedy, however...

At this moment, John Pierpont Morgan, known as the "world's creditor," was rising from a large table, crossing the room, and standing before the stained glass window on the south wall, his eyes fixed on the bustling people and vehicles of Wall Street below, his face displaying a look of great satisfaction.