Chapter 49 Military Base
Since the signing on September 22, under the joint control of the Japanese and American governments, the yen has soared from 250 to 1 to 200 to 1 in just three months. If it is priced in US dollars, the yen held by Mikhail during this period will earn as much as 25%. But this is only the most basic rate of return. Because Mikhail did not let the yen in his hands lie down and sleep, he took a heavy position in the Nikkei Index and invested heavily in Japanese real estate projects. Against the background of the frantic influx of funds from all over the world into Japan, Japan's real estate market and stock market continue to soar upwards like a rocket.
For Japanese entrepreneurs, especially real estate companies and companies intending to invest overseas, this era is the best. They can get loans from banks with extremely low interest rates, and then invest in real estate and overseas assets. . As a leader in Japan's real estate and hotel industries, Seibu Group will naturally take advantage of this opportunity to expand overseas. Under Mikhail's insinuation, Yoshiaki Tsutsumi became very interested in the Plaza Hotel, the jewel in the New York hotel industry and the signing venue. Because since then, the strength of the yen against the US dollar has won Japan the respect of the world, and for this reason, the Plaza Hotel has a different status and meaning in the hearts of the Japanese.
It is useless for the Plaza Hotel to remain in the hands of the Gorky Brotherhood. It would be better for the beauty of an adult to use this shareholder style to earn a good price from the Japanese. When the owner of the hotel, gaming and hotel tycoon Yuri, more than doubled the purchase price and offered to sell it to Seibu Group for a billion dollars, American businessmen were shocked by the Japanese's deep pockets.
"Mr. Yoshiaki Tsutsumi, your bid is not only to buy an excellent property in New York, but also has a feeling of emotion in it. I believe that the Plaza Hotel is just the first step for you to set foot in the commercial territory of the American real estate industry!" Yuri said at the signing ceremony He complimented him happily when he was there, he really felt Tsutsumi Yoshiaki was a winner in his heart. But Yoshiaki Tsutsumi was very happy with his sentimental statement. He raised his glass and replied in Japanese English: "For me, money has no meaning. The Plaza Hotel is a work of art in the hotel industry in my eyes. Worth the price!"
The signing ceremony brought together the two Grachev brothers who hadn't seen each other for a long time. Yuri and Mikhail are now the most important agents of Seryozha in Asia and America. The gaming companies and hotel chains are important tools for the Gorky Group to launder money, while Mikhail's financial company has earned incalculable wealth for the Gorky Brotherhood. The two brothers are now simply the money printing machine of the Gorky Brotherhood.
"Are you planning to learn from these Japanese and buy skyscrapers in New York when you come to the United States this time?" Yuri asked Mikhail with concern.
"No, Seryozha has new plans. It is not safe for us to invest in the United States. Don't forget that all our customers are enemies of the US government! And buying huge assets in the United States not only pays huge taxes , but also subject to strict supervision. What Seryozha means is that we can deploy in the UK!" Mikhail replied to his brother.
Yuri knows a little bit about things in Britain and Europe. His business in mainland Europe includes the hotel chain Ibis and the betting house chain William Hill. Although they seem to be small businesses, the turnover of funds is very fast. This kind of business is simply designed for money laundering. Not only is the cost low, but it is also very hidden and safe. Now the assets of European customers are transferred to the United States through these two industries. But he was not very clear about Seryozha's British plan, so he asked curiously: "Is there any way for Seryozha to make money?"
"Of course, now that the British coal workers' strike is over, Prime Minister Thatcher has won the final victory! Seryozha thinks this woman should continue to sell those state-owned companies in the UK! Electricity, communications, water supply and natural gas They will be put on the shelves one after another for people to choose from.
Seriosha believes that this is a good business that can make money without losing money. As long as people are alive, they must use these things. If they lack one, people's lives will go wrong! " Mikhail explained to Yuri.
"Seryozha really dares to think, does he want to be the Englishman's landlord?" Yuri said jokingly. His metaphor is still very appropriate. Water, electricity, natural gas and communications are all necessities that the British cannot do without. The income of this kind of people's livelihood industry is as stable as rent.
"By the way, why didn't I see Ivankov? You keep talking about him, and I still want to meet him?" Mikhail asked suddenly.
"He! He is currently on vacation with this year's Miss Ohio State on a small island in the Caribbean! I can't even get him back!" Yuri said jokingly.
As Yuri said, Ivankov is indeed not in the United States now, but enjoying his life on a Caribbean island. He had no idea that a catastrophe was about to befall him. Ivankov's current public identity is the head of security at the Taj Mahal Casino, but he actually controls an underground force belonging to the Gorky Brotherhood. With the support of Yuri's large sum of money, Ivankov registered a private security company in Panama, and bought several uninhabited small islands in the Caribbean to set up a secret training base. Many of those recruited from Brighton Beach received their military training here. In addition, Ivankov has also hired a group of experienced mercenaries like Ben Ali for a long time. The 500-man army in Ivankov's hands is comparable to a real army, because many of its members have participated in the Afghan war. This army was established entirely with money, and the purpose of Ivankov to maintain this army is to prevent being hacked by Escobar or the Cali Group.
Now that the Gorky Brotherhood has officially intervened in the arms trade, Ivankov's army no longer has to worry about the supply of weapons and ammunition. All the mercenaries use are all Soviet-made weapons, including conventional rockets, grenades, firearms, etc., as well as some unconventional anti-aircraft weapons, individual missiles, and even Soviet-made armed helicopters in the base. and radar. The entire island was armed to the teeth.
Ivankov's way to control these people is very simple, a generous salary and a green card in the United States. These two simple things made these mercenaries completely sell themselves to Ivankov.
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