Mr. Herbert invited them here and told them some confidential information. He also told them that he had spent a lot of effort to establish a relationship with Gefra's second minister of finance. He was definitely not trying to help them.
In fact, Mr. Herbert's action was undoubtedly to pass on his losses. He wanted to make up for his losses from these people in the room.
However, he used a way of saying that was in line with people's understanding to hide his true purpose, which also made his words less offensive.
Therefore, someone asked him what the people in the room would have to pay if they wanted to use his connections to exchange their bonds for some goods of equal value or in exchange for convenience.
"Twenty-five percent!"
Mr. Herbert said with a smile on his face. Other than the people who bought the bonds at the very beginning who were making money no matter what, the people who followed the trend were making very little money. Now, Mr. Herbert gave them a chance.
Lynch sat aside and did not say a word. He seemed to understand Mr. Herbert's idea. No matter how he described what was happening and what was about to happen, it was actually to pave the way for him to buy the bonds in the hands of these speculators in the room.
Yes, he was not helping these people. Although he said that he was helping these people with compensation, in fact, what he was doing was buying these people's bonds in a disguised way, then selling them at a good price and making a profit from these bonds.
He wanted to make up for the income that he could not get from other people's bonds. This was what a real capitalist should do. When the profit was not enough to satisfy their demands, they would bite their own kind around them and fill their hungry stomachs with the flesh and blood of their own kind like wild beasts.
Lynch did not say a word, but Mr. Herbert observed Lynch from time to time. As far as he knew, Lynch owned the most bonds among all the people in the room.
He was bolder than anyone else and bought more bonds. Because of Lynch's buying of the bonds at the very bottom, the price of the bonds in the circulation market kept rising. The price rose from less than 20% of the face value to almost 40% of the face value.
He had at least bought back tens of millions of bonds in face value. Of course, the amount of money he had invested was also astonishing.
If Mr. Herbert could get twenty-five percent of the bonds from Lynch's side, he could eat until he was full. Therefore, he had been observing Lynch all the time.
However, Lynch's emotionless performance made him a little confused. While the others were discussing whether this was an effective way to avoid risks, Mr. Herbert opened his mouth to talk about Lynch. "Mr. Lynch, as one of the people who owns the most bonds among us, do you have any ideas to help us get through this difficult time?"
His tone was very sincere. "The reason why I gathered everyone here is to discuss an effective way... You are so calm. Do you have other good ideas?"
"If you don't mind, can you share them?"
For crazy speculators who purely pursued returns, they actually had no position. If Lynch could provide a better plan, Mr. Herbert would immediately abandon his plan and stand on Lynch's side, as long as Lynch could ensure that his profits were higher than his plan.
Many people's eyes were focused on Lynch. Every time they looked at Lynch, there were all kinds of exclamations.
They were amazed at his young age, the most outstanding young man in the world. At his age, no one could reach his current level without relying on status and background. This was not a boast.
They were amazed at his wealth. In the Bailey Federation, people were always very interested in how much money the rich had. Some people made a rough calculation and estimated that Lynch's assets should be in the tens of millions (based on the short to medium term market valuation, not the net value).
They were amazed at his handsome looks … Well, he was rich, young, and handsome. Sometimes, God was not so fair.
Now, people were also amazed at his brain.
Lin Qi picked up his wine glass and took a sip, but this simple action made people feel an indescribable aura rush towards them.
When a person was obviously placed in a higher position, his every move would be full of mystery.
"A better way …" He pondered for a moment. "It's not like there isn't one.
I believe that there is more than one way to solve everything! "
This sentence was very true. There was no fault to it. Everyone nodded.
"For example … Create pressure!"
Lynch stood up and casually handed his wine glass to a person he did not know. However, this person took his glass like a servant and held it in his hand. It was a little funny.
No one cared about him. Everyone's eyes were focused on Lynch. Lynch walked to the middle of the room. He looked around and first greeted Mr. Herbert. This was also a kind of etiquette.
He occupied the main seat in Mr. Herbert's room. He needed to show a certain amount of respect to the owner here. This was what a qualified gentleman should do. Although he "stole the limelight," he was still a well-educated person.
Mr. Herbert also took the initiative to give up the central seat and walked to the edge of the sofa. He did not sit down. He just stood there with the wine glass in his hand.
"Create pressure and pull Emperor Gaffra's attention away from the upcoming naval battle to other places."
"When the consequences of the conflict in other places are greater than the impact of this naval battle on Gavra, our chances of victory will be greater!"
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have integrated into the international community. We are no longer alone. We need to mobilize more international forces to stand on our side. This is the new game of the new era."
He paused for a moment, giving those who had not yet understood or were in the process of understanding the situation a chance to understand his words.
After about ten to twenty seconds, he continued, "I don't know if you have noticed, but since the end of the war, Gaffra has shifted the main focus of development from the country to the construction of the Amelia region. This caused some protests in Gaffra's country, but they were later suppressed."
The actions of tyrants and tyrants seemed to have become a kind of mockery of the backward feudal rule in civilized society. It was a joke that was not funny at all, but the ladies and gentlemen in the room still laughed out elegantly.
The laughter made the atmosphere more relaxed. Lynch also laughed. "They are too concerned about the construction of the Amelia region. If at this time, there is unrest in the Amelia region, or even a rebellion, how will Gaffra deal with it?"
He changed the topic, and his calm tone became sharp. Every word was like a knife, making people want to avoid it.
"The Amelia region was originally ceded territory. They said it was a lease, but I believe that if they (the original sovereign country) can't compete with the Gaffra Empire 120 years later, this region will be leased for another 120 years or more until it becomes a territory outside of Gaffra's territory forever."
"So, until now, there is still some resistance in the Amelia region. The indigenous people in the region are very dissatisfied with Gaffra's rule. Even if the governor of Amelia has shown a more lenient attitude than the original ruler, the local people still don't like them."
"Gaffra has invested too many resources and attention in this region. Once there is a problem in the Amelia region, it will immediately affect their national policy."
The Gaffra Empire attached great importance to the Amelia region. On one hand, they hoped to use this region to further expand the empire's influence in the outside world. At the same time, this region would become the frontline of the next war. They could directly advance from the Amelia region and ignite the flames of war in the heart of the enemy country.
Of course, as the defeated country and the country that ceded this region, once they started the war, the Amelia region would be the first strategic location that they must take back and attack from all directions.
Therefore, this region was very important to both the Gaffra Empire and the defeated country in this world war.
Its political, economic, cultural, and military role was far more important than the cities in the Gaffra Empire. This was also the reason why the Gaffra Emperor decided to put the main construction and development efforts in the Amelia region.
Lynch's words made people think. If the Amelia region was in chaos, would the Gaffra Empire still pay attention to this unimportant naval battle?
Of course not. Their purpose in participating in this naval battle was only to test the strength of the Federation's navy. They would not even use the Gaffra Royal Navy's flag.
Compared to testing the military strength of their allies, the safety of the Amelia region was obviously more important.
Mr. Herbert drank his wine. He was the first to recover and asked a question. "Mr. Lynch, this won't bring us any practical benefits. What I mean is that if we avoid this naval battle, the Gaffra Empire will still not give us the face value of the bonds and the interest they promised us."
"Then let them have no choice but to do so!"
Lynch's response was quick and decisive. "Once the Amelia region is in chaos, other than the limited use of force by their governor, the Gaffra Empire will not be able to send more armed forces into the Amelia region."
"If they do this, it will cause some countries to be on high alert and even armed confrontation. If they are not careful, for example, a soldier accidentally fires a gun, it will inevitably lead to another war."
"If the Gaffra Empire can't fight, the defeated countries can't fight either. They need someone to solve these problems for them.
And we are the best choice! "