1850 American Gold Baron

Chapter 64: Submission

"Thirty percent, as long as you set up a factory in California, I am willing to transfer 30% of the shares of Xiangshan Gold Mining Company in exchange for the shares of the factory you set up in California."

This is the price given by Liang Yao. When the mining company was established, the reason why it was called Xiangshan Gold Mining Company instead of Xiangshan Mining Company was to separate the gold mining business and the mercury mining business.

With so many people eyeing the gold mine, it was unrealistic for him, who was so weak, to monopolize it.

Now that he has control over the mercury mines in California, he can tolerate cutting off a piece of the big cake of gold.

Anyway, in the future, if other gold mining companies, whether large or small, want to pan for gold on a large scale through efficient means, mercury will be a threshold that they cannot get around.

Mastering mercury mines is equivalent to indirectly mastering gold. Now, everyone's eyes are focused on the gold mines in California, not the mercury mines. The external pressure and competition that Liang Yao has to face when monopolizing mercury mine resources is useless.

The mine is so big.

"What to do about the labor problem? Setting up a factory requires a lot of labor, and labor costs in California are too high." Simonson expressed his concerns.

He knew the labor costs in California, and labor in California was not cheap at all.

"I will solve the labor problem for you, but I cannot provide senior technicians and engineers. You can sign a contract with them in the east in advance, preferably a long-term contract, with higher liquidated damages." Liang Yao said.

"Thirty percent?" Vanderbilt squinted his eyes and shook his head, "Too little. This small amount of shares is not enough for me and my old friends."

Vanderbilt admired Liang Yao more than appreciation, but business was business.

He will not let his personal likes and dislikes affect his business.

The bait provided by Liang Yao is tempting enough, but not big enough to catch Vanderbilt, a capital tycoon.

The people below Vanderbilt had different opinions. Vanderbilt felt that this condition was attractive enough. After all, the gold output of Xiangshan Gold Mining Company was there, and the dividends from 30% of the shares were considerable enough.

Unlike Van Daze, the remaining few hope to take a step closer and occupy more shares.

"At least seventy percent!"

Simonson's appetite is obviously greater than that of Vandaze, he said with a big smile.

Liang Yao knew that Simonson wanted to bargain with him when he offered this price, but Liang Yao would not accept such a result anyway, and neither would the original shareholders of Xiangshan Gold Mining.

Vanderbilt guessed that Liang Yao's bottom line was to control the Xiangshan Gold Mining. He was more discerning than others. What he cared about was the huge real estate that contained gold in Liang Yao's hands.

Vanderbilt and Liang Yao looked at each other, and Liang Yao knew what Vanderbilt wanted.

“I will not make any larger transfer of shares in Xiangshan Gold Mining.

However, I can sell you some land at a preferential price. If the dividend from Xiangshan Gold Mining Company cannot satisfy you, you can also mine and pan for gold in the Sacramento area on your own."

This was exactly what Vanderbilt wanted. In addition to taking a share of the Xiangshan Gold Mining Company, he also wanted to open his own mining company to pan for gold in California.

The eyes of several other people were focused on Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt pondered for a moment, calculating the gains and losses. Finally, he nodded and expressed his attitude.

"Mr. Liang, it's a pleasure to cooperate. Next, let's talk about the details of the cooperation. Although these are details, they are necessary."

Vanderbilt held out his hand.

"My pleasure, Mr. Vanderbilt."

Liang Yao smiled and shook hands with Vanderbilt.

"Mr. Vanderbilt, I think we could have fought a little harder just now, and maybe we could have achieved a better result.

It's not like your style to negotiate such a big deal so easily.

As we all know, you are a person who spends every penny in business."

After the negotiation ended, Simonson, who had just walked out of the VIP room, was not very satisfied with the result.

"Simonson, what do you think is a better result? 70% of the shares of Xiangshan Gold Mining Company?"

In response, Vanderbilt responded.

"As long as we take shares in Xiangshan Gold Mining Company, we will have many ways to slowly dilute Liang Yao's shares in the future."

"Like what happened to the Stonington Railroad Company three years ago?"

Clark thought of the Stonington Railroad Company, which had been annexed by Vanderbilt.

"It's not exactly the same. Liang Yao obviously has more vision and ability than the bunch of losers at Stonington Railway Company." Vanderbilt shook his head.

Two years ago, due to a financial crisis, he had to resign as president of the Stonington Railway Company, suspending his involvement in the railway transportation industry and focusing on running his shipping empire.

If there is improvement in California, maybe next year he will return to his position as president of the Stonington Railroad Company and restart his rail transportation empire plan.

"The most important thing is to be willing to sell us land. Only Liang Yao in California has these lands where gold has been discovered." Vanderbilt's assistant Nigel said, "With these lands, we can set up our own mining company here.

, which is more attractive than those shares of Xiangshan Gold Mining Company."

Is it Vanderbilt’s assistants or Nigel who knows Vanderbilt better?

Nigel knew that Vanderbilt was not the type to hang himself from a tree.

"Liang Yao is a little vixen. For these lands, we will have to travel around as lobbyists for him after returning to New York. Only when the government recognizes the legality of these lands can we legally obtain them from him at a more cost-effective price.

Buy his land."

Vanderbilt always felt like he had fallen into Liang Yao's trap, but for the huge amount of gold, he was willing to give it a try.

As the saying goes, wealth is found in danger. There are not many such opportunities in life, and he is exactly the person who is good at catching business opportunities and seizing them.

After returning to San Francisco, the members of the prospecting team sent by the Astor family were in a miserable state. They all stood in ragged clothes at the gate of Tingtao Garden, waiting for Liang Yao.

"Mr. Liang, thank God, I've finally waited for you. If you hadn't come back, I'm afraid we would have starved to death here."

After these days of beatings, Adal Astor had to lower his proud head in front of Liang Yao.

Their supplies have been exhausted, and without Liang Yao's permission, no businessman in San Francisco dares to sell them supplies, and their exploration operations cannot be carried out.

As for hunting birds and animals in the mountains for food, it is not as reliable as going to the sea to fish to satisfy their hunger. In the past few days, they have only hunted three rabbits in the nearby mountains.

"Have you paid the mooring fee?"

Liang Yao asked, looking at the two small steamers moored in the harbor docking area.

"Hand it in, hand it in, this is our bill."

Adal took out several crumpled bills from his pocket to prove that they had paid the parking fee.

"no."

Liang Yao waved his hand impatiently and said to them coldly.

"I understand your purpose of coming. You are free to explore for minerals in California. I have no right to stop you. I only have one condition. You are not allowed to explore for minerals on my private land. Otherwise, I cannot guarantee that you will be able to obtain sufficient supplies."

and your personal safety."

Adal has a rough understanding of the distribution of gold mines in California these days. Currently, almost all of the known gold mining areas in California are located in Sacramento, especially near the American River.

These places are owned by Liang Yao, and if he wants to avoid Liang Yao's land exploration, he will have to travel two to three hundred miles, and it is still unknown whether he can prospect for gold.

What's even worse is that you have to face other dangers, such as Indian attacks.

In this case, it will be difficult to complete the task assigned to him by the Astor family.

But Adal can't worry about that much now. The most important thing now is to get supplies to survive. He and his prospecting team have not had a decent meal for five days.

"We will never intrude on your private property."

In front of Liang Yao, Adal had no choice but to give in and gritted his teeth and agreed to Liang Yao's conditions.

Trading results are in the next chapter.

(End of chapter)