1855 United States Tycoon

Since then, Tintin's activities in the vicinity of the Golden River also confirmed the bearded worker's statement that there were indeed no big trees that could be used to build a house within a considerable distance. In fact, even if there are, the gold prospectors outside cannot carry them back. Because they simply don't have the tools to carry it, not to mention, the gold prospectors simply can't unite. They don't trust each other, and they are both on guard against each other. Everyone knows that the most dangerous thing for gold prospectors in this place is not the grizzly bears wandering around in the wasteland. In fact, because of the lack of protection of the Animal Protection Law, the grizzly bears near the Golden River have almost been slaughtered. For a gold digger, the most terrifying enemy is always another gold digger. There is a small amount of gold in the sand of the Golden River that flows through the mining area, and even less can be successfully scoured. Those who scoured the gold carefully kept the gold close to their skin, and no one dared to let anyone know about it. There is gold in his hand. Because, in such a place where there is no law at all, if gold is exposed, there will be no place to bury.

Therefore, when Tintin asked a gold prospector if he had found gold, the man glared at him severely, turned his head and walked away without saying anything. Later, when Tintin also set up a tent by the Golden River, when he was about to start panning for gold like an ordinary gold prospector, several gold prospectors found him.

"Hey, new here!" Several people surrounded Ding Ding from several different directions.

"What's the matter?" Ding Ding asked, looking around at the same time: There are five people in total, all with weapons, and they are in several different directions. Ding Ding estimated the situation. The guy in the front didn't have a weapon in his hand, but there was obviously a large revolver hanging from his waist. And beside him there is a big guy with a multifunctional engineer shovel in his hand. The two guys on the left and right already have shotguns in their hands. A little further away, there is a guy with a rifle.

Tintin immediately judged that under the current situation, it was not easy to resist. Milu may be able to entangle a guy, and he can deal with a guy himself, but the two shotguns on the left and right are too terrifying. At such a distance, Tintin is not sure that he can escape its shooting.

So Ding Ding spread his hands and said, "Do you have anything to ask me?"

"Oh," the person in the front had been staring at Ding Ding's actions, and when he saw Ding Ding's actions, he smiled and said, "Young man, you can see that you are a very smart guy. But the place in Golden River is different from ordinary places. , People who don’t understand the rules here are likely to disappear suddenly, and then no one knows where he has gone except God...well, do you know what I mean?"

"I don't quite understand," Ding Ding said, "Maybe, maybe I offended you, but I really didn't mean it."

"Wow!" Milu instinctively felt that these people were not friendly, so he barked at them.

"Hey, be optimistic about your dead dog as stupid as a wax gourd. Don't make any unnecessary accidents." The one on Tin Ding's left has a big beard and is wearing a sailor outfit and holding a shotgun. People say.

"Milu, don't call it." Tintin said, "this is a friend."

"Very good," the man across said.

"You know, my friend, there are countless people who come to this river to pan for gold. But there is a big problem here, and that is the lack of order here." The opposite person said.

"Lack of order?" Ding Ding said, "What kind of order are you talking about?"

"No order is better than chaos without order." The man grinned. "You know, this is basically the situation here. Everyone wants to dig for gold. Anyone who digs gold is happy and scared... well, do you know what they are afraid of?"

"Afraid of being robbed?" Ding Ding said.

"Yes, and it's not just being robbed. Generally speaking, robbers don't just want gold, but they also take it to death." The man said, "You know, when something is so important and so scarce, If you can provide this kind of service, you will definitely make a lot of money."

"But as far as I know, businesses that can make big money in this world are very risky." Ding Ding said.

"Yes," the man said, "but I intend to take risks. Everyone who comes here is willing to take risks. If you are willing to join us and take risks with us, we can also share with you. If you only intend to be safe and secure Digging for gold, then, we ask you to pay us five dollars in cash or equivalent materials every month. And we will keep you safe."

Ding Ding understood that these people are planning to engage in the underworld here to collect protection fees. A gold mining underworld organization that is forming and developing. This is a very interesting news material, isn't it? So Ding Ding thought for a while and said, "Do you need any conditions to join you?"

"Ah, simple, show us a hand." The man with the engineer shovel next to the man said.

"Ah, all right." Ding Ding said, "please allow me to pick up the gun."

"Yes," the man said.

Ding Ding bent over and took out the MacDonald 1864 rifle from the gun pouch leaning on the side. He glanced at the side of the river and fired a bang. A wild duck who was looking for a small fish by the river to eat was caught. Killed.

"Good marksmanship!" the man exclaimed.

"Yes, I always hit a hundred shots." Ding Ding said, "because I always shoot first and then find the target."

"You are funny." The man walked towards him and extended his right hand to him. "It is a pleasure to meet you. My name is Vito, Vito Don Corleone. These are my friends." He Begin to introduce these people around Tintin, "This is James Garm, this is Hannibal, and this swearing, uncultivated rough called Ador..."

...

Ding Ding said that all the transactions that can make big money in this world are very risky, and this is actually not true. In fact, besides the risky category, there is actually another category that can make a lot of money, and that is the category with high threshold. The so-called high threshold generally includes the following aspects: The first is the capital threshold. Some very profitable transactions require so much capital that ordinary investors simply cannot afford it; the second common threshold is technology and patent thresholds.

"Radio is really a profitable business, but unfortunately the threshold is too high. So we can only watch you make money." At the celebration ceremony where the New York Tower was built, Morgan, who was invited to visit, spoke to Scrooge standing next to him. Say so.

"Mr. Morgan, there are actually a lot of money-making transactions. What we have is the opportunity for cooperation." Scrooge said to Morgan, "For example, in Europe and Asia, we all have the opportunity to cooperate. We will talk about it later. I have one. I'm going to ask you for help... Ah, the elevator has come down, shall we go up to the top of the tower and have a look?"

Morgan raised his head and looked at the top of the tower, which was so high that his neck was sour. There, there was a small thing that looked like a bird's nest, that is, the observation deck and radio center on the top of the tower. "Well, let's go together." Morgan said.

A group of people got on the elevator together, and with a gentle vibration, everyone felt their First Stage under their feet, and then the elevator started ascending.

In order to make it easier for people inside to see the scenery, large pieces of glass are installed on all four sides of the lift. But now, this design does not seem to be very good. Although there are also familiar steel frame structures and handrails in the glass. With the high ascending, everyone became nervous. This can be seen from the fact that everyone has tightly grasped the handrail around him and the like.

Fortunately, the speed of the elevator is very fast, and after a while, it reached the top of the tower. A group of celebrities came out of the elevator, and what appeared in front of them was a small hall. The hall was covered with glass on all sides, and handrails and railings were set up near the glass.

"Want to see the radio station?" Scrooge said to Morgan.

"Okay," Morgan replied.

In the middle of the hall, there was a escalator, and walked up a section along the escalator, and came to a small door. Scrooge showed his credentials to the guard at the door, and the guard immediately opened the door, allowing Scrooge and Morgan to enter.

An engineer gave Morgan a general introduction to the related equipment, but Morgan was obviously not interested in these things. He said to Scrooge: "Scrooge, you just mentioned that there is something to discuss with me. ?"

"Ah, yes." Scrooge said, "to be specific, let's talk about it in the staff lounge."

The two went into the staff lounge together and sat down on the sofa.

"Mr. Morgan, I got news that someone in Spain is plotting to overthrow Queen Isabella II's rule. I think they have a great chance of success." Scrooge said.

"Well, there is some room for manipulation. What's the matter, you are interested in the European bond market?" Morgan asked.

"No, my interest is not in the European bond market." Scrooge said, "you should know that my interests in Europe are more in Prussia. As a result, this change may bring Prussia and France. Opposition. Well, this can bring me a lot of benefits."

Morgan understands what benefits Scrooge said? After all, everyone knows that Scrooge was a big arms dealer, and Scrooge was able to intervene in the previous Italian War of Independence and the Austro-Prussian War. But compared to the possible confrontation between Prussia and France, these wars are just small games. Even if only Prussia and France are in a state of confrontation, Scrooge can earn a lot of benefits.

"Then what do you want me to do? What benefit can I get?" Morgan asked.

"It will cause trouble for Spain in the bond market," Scrooge said. "In addition, France and Prussia are short of money now, and maybe they need someone to help him issue national debt. Of course, I'm very honest to tell you, my expert We are more optimistic about Prussia in this possible war. Moreover, I can get relevant information support from Prussian high-level officials. I believe that these can bring huge benefits to your operations. If you add your operation in the capital market, I think Prussia may have a higher winning percentage."

"Well, this is indeed a win-win business." Morgan said, "but why bother with the Spaniards?"

"Because someone in Cuba has found my people, and they hope that I can support Cuban independence." Scrooge smiled, "This is also a good business."

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