Chapter 63: Transaction

"30%, I am willing to give up 30% of the shares of Xiangshan Gold Mining Company. Google search to read"

This is the price Liang Yao offered. When the mining company was established, it was called Xiangshan Gold Mining Company instead of Xiangshan Mining Company in order to separate the gold mining business from the mercury mining business.

So many people are eyeing the gold mine, and it is unrealistic for him to monopolize it with his weak strength.

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

Anyway, in the future, other gold mining companies, whether big or small, want to use efficient means to mine gold on a large scale, and mercury is a threshold they can't get around.

Mastering mercury mines is equivalent to indirectly mastering gold, and 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 in monopolizing mercury resources are not as great as gold mines.

"30%?" Vanderbilt squinted and shook his head, "Too little, this share is not enough for me and my old friends to share."

Vanderbilt admired Liang Yao, but business was business.

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

The bait Liang Yao gave was tempting enough, but not big enough to lure Vanderbilt, the capital crocodile.

The people under Vanderbilt had different opinions. Van Daze felt that this condition was tempting enough. After all, the gold production of Xiangshan Gold Mining Company was there, and the dividends that 30% of the shares could get were already considerable enough.

The remaining few were different from Van Daze. They wanted to go one step further and occupy more shares.

"At least 70%!"

Shipbuilding expert Simonson's appetite was obviously much bigger than Van Daze's, and he opened his mouth with a lion's mouth.

Liang Yao knew that Simonson offered this price to bargain with him, but Liang Yao would not accept such a result anyway, and the original shareholders of Xiangshan Gold Mining would not accept it either.

Vanderbilt guessed that Liang Yao's bottom line was to control the controlling rights of Xiangshan Gold Mining. He had a better vision than others. What he cared about was the huge real estate with gold buried 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 more concessions on the transfer of shares in Xiangshan Gold Mining.

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

This is exactly what Vanderbilt wanted. In addition to occupying a part of the shares of 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 focused on Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt pondered for a moment, calculating the gains and losses, and finally nodded to show his attitude.

"Mr. Liang, it's a pleasure to work with you."

Vanderbilt extended his hand.

"It's an honor, Mr. Vanderbilt."

Liang Yao smiled and shook hands with Vanderbilt.

"Mr. Vanderbilt, I think we could have fought for it just now, and maybe we could have gotten a better result.

It's not like you to have such a big deal so easily.

It's well known that you are a penny-pincher in the business world."

After the negotiation, 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?"

To this, Vanderbilt gave a response.

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

"Just like what we did to Stonington Railroad three years ago?"

Clark thought of Stonington Railroad, which was annexed by Vanderbilt.

"Not exactly the same, Liang Yao is obviously more visionary and capable than those good-for-nothings in Stonington Railroad." Vanderbilt shook his head.

Two years ago, due to the financial crisis, he had to resign as president of Stonington Railroad, temporarily suspend his involvement in the railway transportation industry, and concentrate on running his shipping empire.

If things can get better in California, maybe he will return to the position of president of Stonington Railway Company next year and restart his railway transportation empire plan.

"The most important thing is that he is willing to sell us land. Liang Yao is the only one in California who 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 the shares of Xiangshan Gold Mining Company."

After all, Nigel, the assistant around Vanderbilt, knows Vanderbilt better.

Nigel knows that Vanderbilt is not the kind of person who will hang himself on a tree.

"Liang Yao is a little vixen. For these lands, we have to run around and lobby for him after returning to New York. Only when the government recognizes the legitimacy of these lands can we legally buy his land from him at a relatively cost-effective price."

Vanderbilt always feels that he has fallen into Liang Yao's trap, but for the huge amount of gold, he is willing to give it a try.

As the saying goes, wealth and honor are sought in danger. There are not many such opportunities in life, and he is just a person who is good at capturing business opportunities and seizing opportunities.

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 entrance of Tingtao Garden, waiting for Liang Yao.

"Mr. Liang, thank God, we are finally here for you. If you don't come back, I'm afraid we will starve to death here."

After these days of beatings, Adal Astor had no choice but 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 these 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 ticket."

Adar 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 know your purpose of coming. You are free to mine in California. I have no right to stop you. I only have one condition. You are not allowed to mine 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 walk an extra two to three hundred miles, and it is still unknown whether he can prospect for gold.

What's even worse is that they 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 care 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 relent and agreed to Liang Yao's conditions.