HRE :: Volume #4

#332: Cotton crisis


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Worry Franz of English naturally does not know, at this time he was still having a headache for the Suez Canal project. 英国人的担心弗朗茨自然是不知道,这个时候他还在为苏伊士运河工程而头疼。 The subject matter has two: 主要问题有两个: First, the canal company lots of use slave laborers, cause the condemnation of European public opinion ; 其一、运河公司大量使用奴工,引起欧洲舆论的谴责; Second, the canal construction funds overspending, needs to increase the investment. 其二、运河施工经费超支,需要增加投入。 The second issue can be solved, the canal company has decided to issue additionally the stock collecting fund outward, how long could not want to solve the problem. 第二个问题好解决,运河公司已经决定对外增发股票募集资金,要不了多久就可以解决问题。 Normally, law Austria both countries must depress the European public opinion is not difficult jointly. This age Holy Mother are not many, for few individuals over one group of Egyptian slave laborers. 正常情况下,法两国联手要压下欧洲舆论并不难。这个年代圣母不多,没有几个人会为了一帮埃及奴工出头。 These slave laborers are provided by the Egyptian government, the canal company pays money to the Egyptian government. 况且,这些奴工又都是由埃及政府提供,运河公司是向埃及政府付了钱的。 Previously, even some newspaper reports, still to the Egyptian government. After all the labor is their organization , the buckle paid the wage. 此前,就算是报纸有报道,也都是冲着埃及政府去的。毕竟劳工是他们组织的,又扣发了薪水。 In any case Egypt is not the European country, European public opinion shenma, they could not feel, is a scapegoat to be a scapegoat. 反正埃及不是欧洲国家,欧洲舆论神马的,他们又感受不到,背锅就背锅好了。 Now was different, for in the Egyptian area promotion cotton crop, the English must compete for the labor force with the canal company. 现在不一样了,为了在埃及地区推广棉花种植,英国人必须和运河公司争夺劳动力。 Suez railroad that the English construct, similarly and canal company be at competitive condition. 英国人修建的苏伊士铁路,同样和运河公司处于竞争状态。 Conflicts of interest of both sides are avoidless, contradictory also produced. In order to attack canal company, John Bull provoked the public opinion to bring the pressure on the canal company. 双方的利益冲突无法避免,矛盾也就产生了。为了打击运河公司,约翰牛就挑起了舆论给运河公司施加压力。 Stirs the excrement stick to act, the fig leaf is insufficient. law Austria both countries do not make the charity, the canal company must save the cost, inevitably reduced the cost labor force. 搅屎棍一出手,遮羞布就不够用了。法两国又不是做慈善的,运河公司要节省成本,不可避免的压缩了劳动力成本。 Now the canal company pays to the Egyptian government 1 million aegis expenses every year, seems like many, but shares on 150,000 labors, average per person also on 6.66...... aegis. 现在运河公司每年支付给埃及政府一百万神盾费用,看上去是不少,不过分摊在十五万劳工身上,人均也就6.66……神盾。 This number, but also insufficient Austria benefits ordinary worker one month of wage. Let alone this sum of money also included land-levying compensation, the labor management fee/spent wait/etc. 这个数字,还不足地利普通工人一个月的薪水。何况这笔钱还包括了征地补偿款、劳工管理费等等。 John Bull not only these inside stories gave to expose completely, but also supplemented several pictures, including labors life work picture. 约翰牛不但这些内幕全部给揭露了出来,还附带了几张照片,包括劳工们的生活工作照片。 The bloody picture, is joined to the writing of artistic processing to explain, Franz looked at the sympathy to be in flood. 血淋淋的照片,配上艺术加工的文字说明,弗朗茨看了都同情心泛滥。 If carefully looks, will also discover the supervisor who wreaks havoc is an Egyptian, this is the only good news. 如果仔细看的话,还会发现施暴的监工是埃及人,这算是唯一的好消息。 The advantage of service subpackage appeared, were many a top thunder. John Bull create public opinion, the canal company on toward the Egyptian government pushes the one of the responsibility intentionally, anything did not have. 劳务分包的好处出现了,多了一个顶雷的。要不是约翰牛故意制造舆论,运河公司把责任往埃及政府身上一推,就什么事也没有了。 Franz asked: What to do does French prepare?” 弗朗茨问道:“法国人准备怎么办?” Now what leads the canal construction is the French, in public opinion center similarly is the French, the pressure biggest similarly is the French government. 现在主导运河施工的是法国人,处于舆论中心的同样是法国人,压力最大的同样是法国政府。 After all French People rich internationalist spirit. The French domestic newspaper is attacking the canal company, and what is more attacks the French government directly, requesting the Paris government to be responsible for this reason. 毕竟法国民众富有国际主义精神。法国国内的报纸都在抨击运河公司,更有甚者直接抨击法国政府,要求巴黎政府为此负责。 Benefitted the same matter to Austria, many that in the public opinion must relax, the newspaper fair objective analysis responsibility, does not carry this black pot. 同样的事情到了地利,舆论上就要缓和的多,报纸公正客观的分析责任,坚决不背这口黑锅。 First criticized naturally is the Egyptian government, the mainstream opinion believes that is the Egyptian government has not fulfilled the responsibility, must pay the primary responsibility. 首先被批判的自然是埃及政府,主流舆论认为是埃及政府没有履行责任,要付主要责任。 Next is the canal company regulates ineffectively, this is the responsibility of company management. 其次才是运河公司监管不力,这是公司管理层的责任。 The listed enterprise and transnational joint stock system company have problems, naturally does not close the matter of Austria Libyan government. If the young shareholders need to be responsible for this reason, then investor not responsible? 上市企业、跨国股份制公司出了问题,自然不关地利政府的事。如果小股东都需要为此负责,那么股民不都有责任么? Foreign minister Wessenberg replied: „ French in the hesitation, has not given the explicit attitude. The French domestic public opinion, is very big to the pressure that they create. 外交大臣韦森贝格回答道:“法国人还在犹豫中,没有给出明确态度。法国国内的舆论,给他们带来的压力很大。 The embassy spread the news, the Paris People has stepped onto the street parade, the canal company suffered the demonstrators to surround in the headquarters in Paris repeatedly, was unable the normal work. 大使馆传来消息,巴黎民众已经走上街头游行了,运河公司在巴黎的总部多次遭游行人群包围,已经无法正常办公。 Our representatives had proposed to the canal company board of directors, the moving headquarters to Vienna, guaranteeing the work can normally conduct, at present is also under discussion. ” 我们的代表已经向运河公司董事会提议,搬迁总部到维也纳,保证办公可以正常进行,目前还在讨论中。” The issue of moving headquarters, Franz had not suspected. In the history the company that was expelled by the French People is not 1-2, the enterprise is unable normally to conduct the work, does not move is not good. 搬迁总部的问题,弗朗茨没有怀疑。历史上被法国民众逼走的公司也不是1-2,企业无法正常进行办公,不搬家都不行。 As an investor, Franz does not hope that the French government recognizes instigated, the operation of intervention canal company. 作为一个投资人,弗朗茨也不希望法国政府认怂,干预运河公司的运营。 The reputation of canal company, is not in the consideration range of investor in any case. Only if there is government to intervene, otherwise the canal management must certainly die to shoulder. 反正运河公司的名声,不在投资人的考虑范围之内。除非是有政府出面干预,不然运河管理层肯定要死扛到底。 The present situation, how says also compared with the history good many. Everyone knows that the Suez Canal is the law Austria two countries project jointly, but the folk newspaper scolded ominously, all governments have not expressed the opinion. 现在的情况,怎么说也比历史上好得多。大家都知道苏伊士运河是法两国联手的项目,只是民间报纸骂得凶,各国政府都没有发表意见。 The politicians are not silly, the present is the UK , France Austria three countries is conducting political gambling, showed that the attitude stands in line in the diplomacy. 政客们都不傻,现在是英法三国在进行政治博弈,表明态度就是在外交站队。 English truly very ox cross/crotch, but the law Austria two countries speech in continental Europe has the weight/quantity, even the little brother of English still knows that now silent is the gold/metal. 英国人确实很牛叉,可是在欧洲大陆上法两国说话更加有分量,就算是英国人的小弟现在也知道沉默是金。 Franz thinks saying: „ This, since the English first broke the rule, that did not use politely. 弗朗茨想了想说:“这样吧,既然英国人先破坏了规矩,那就不用客气了。 Finds an opportunity, sold to the canal company the British black history that we collect. Let us the person in canal company begin , to promote this counter-attack. ” 找个机会,把我们搜集到的英国黑历史卖给运河公司。让我们在运河公司的人动手,推动这次反击。” This is not the best way, is actually the most effective way. The colonial empire of this age, no one is cleaner than whom many. 这不是最好的办法,却是最有效的办法。这个年代的殖民帝国,谁也不比谁干净多少。 The English can expose the black history of canal company, then the canal company naturally can also expose the black history of English. 英国人可以揭露运河公司的黑历史,那么运河公司自然也可以曝光英国人的黑历史了。 In any case the back of Suez Canal Corporation is law Austria both countries, with the British government to, did not need to instigate. 反正苏伊士运河公司的背后是法两国,和英国政府对上也就对上了,根本就不用怂。 When everyone by drawing the same level, the public opinion was busy , will also not continue to stare at the canal company not to put. 当大家被拉到了同一水平,舆论忙了起来,也就不会继续盯着运河公司不放。 Because news only new, will bring to everyone's attention. When the disturbance passed, the canal company management announced again improves the labor treatment, for example every day adds potato, bought several newspapers to wash again is also white. 新闻只因为新,才会引起大家的注意。等风波过去了,运河公司管理层再宣布改善劳工待遇,比如说每天加一个土豆,再收买几家报纸洗洗也就白了。 This is the essay on contemporary politics issue, now the canal company cannot recognize instigates. Regardless how to do, is impossible to make everyone satisfy, even may arouse a bigger disturbance. 这是策论问题,现在运河公司是万万不能认怂的。无论怎么做,都不可能让所有人满意,甚至有可能引起更大的风波。 ...... …… West Africa, the big plantation lord in Carlos's manor to welcome an unexpected visitor. 西非地区,大种植园主卡洛斯的庄园内迎来了一位不速之客。 Sir Carlos, our time comes to purchase the cotton is very sincere. We can in last year cotton price, increase 10% again.” “卡洛斯爵士,我们这次前来收购棉花是非常有诚意的。我们可以在去年的棉花价格上,再增加了百分之十。” Carlos shows a faint smile, said: „ Very regrettable Mr. Max, I have not really felt the sincerity that you said. 卡洛斯微微一笑,说:“很遗憾麦克斯先生,我实在是没有感受到你所说的诚意。 The US civil war breaks out, this year the cotton production cut has been a foregone conclusion. In addition the blockade of northern government, can transport/fortune many cotton finally is an issue. 美国内战爆发,今年棉花减产已成定局。加上北方政府的封锁,最后能够运出来多少棉花都是一个问题。 But last year cotton huge harvest, price originally somewhat low. Under such Tolgot good condition, the cotton price definitely to safeguard. 而去年棉花大丰收,价格本来就偏低。在这么多利好条件下,棉花价格肯定会保障。 As far as I know, in the futures market of London the cotton price, had risen 56%. ” 据我所知,伦敦的期货市场上棉花价格,已经上涨了百分之五十六。” Max explained calmly: „ Sir Carlos, cotton price in the futures market fries. 麦克斯若无其事的解释道:“卡洛斯爵士,期货市场上的棉花价格是炒起来的。 You should be clear that the cotton price increases 56% to mean anything, the market cannot withstand this sky-high price. ” 你应该清楚棉花价格增加百分之五十六意味着什么,市场根本就承受不了这个天价。” This is the fact, the cotton price rises 56%, the cotton spinning industry is unable to accept. Otherwise, even if produced the cotton fabric, finally could not sell. 这是事实,棉花价格上涨百分之五十六,棉纺业根本就无法接受。不然,就算是生产出来了棉布,最后也卖不出去。 This age, the bearing capacity of market is limited. The cotton fabric of industrialization can dominate, is mainly because cheap. Increases half of prices suddenly, the people cannot spend. 这个年代,市场的承受能力有限。工业化的棉布能够大行其道,主要就是因为便宜。猛然间增加一半的价格,民众根本就消费不起。 Two people silent, partly made a sound Sir Carlos to offer the price from now on: Grew 40% in last year price, my year's cotton sold to you completely.” 两人沉默了下来,半响过后卡洛斯爵士报出了价格:“在去年的价格上增长百分之四十,我今年的棉花就全部卖给你了。” Max shakes the head saying: Increased 12% in last year price, this is the cotton highest price in the past ten years.” 麦克斯摇了摇头说:“在去年的价格上增加百分之十二,这已经是近十年来的棉花最高价格了。” Sir Carlos sneers saying: As far as I know, Furicchia Commercial and Trade Company this year's cotton purchase price as if also prepared to enhance 12%, why if were the similar price I to sell to you?” 卡洛斯爵士冷笑道:“据我所知,菲利克商贸公司今年的棉花收购价格似乎也准备提高了百分之十二,如果是同样的价格我凭什么卖给你?” Max offers to say again: Good, I raise two points again, this always?” 麦克斯再次报价道:“好,我再提高两个点,这总可以吧?” Sir Carlos shakes the head: „ Mr. Max, Furicchia business Co. , Ltd. purchases the cotton in West Africa for a long time, but your Darvail Corporation has purchased the cotton in the US. 卡洛斯爵士摇了摇头:“麦克斯先生,菲利克商贸有限公司长期在西非收购棉花,而你们达维尔公司一直都在美国购买棉花。 This choice question is very good to do, I not possible for some benefits, offends the long-time partner, the plantation in entire West Africa Lord will not do. 这个选择题很好做,我不可能为了些许利益,就得罪长期以来的合作伙伴,整个西非的种植园主都不会这么干。 If you want to purchase a number of cotton emergency, then I suggested that you buy from the Furicchia firm directly! ” 如果你只是想要购买一批棉花应急,那么我建议你还是直接从菲利克商行买吧!” Max had a headache, this is biggest troublesome. Because the cotton supply of this year's US is unable to safeguard, the home makes him purchase the cotton in West Africa. 麦克斯头疼了起来,这是最大麻烦。正是因为今年美国的棉花供应无法保障,国内才让他在西非地区收购棉花。 But here market some people had done, they want to participate, besides raising price, does not have any means. 可是这里的市场早就有人做了,他们想要插足进去,除了提高价格外,根本没有任何办法。 As for purchases from the cotton merchant hand, was not blackmailed must blame. Originally he wants to hit a time difference, tricks the news not quick plantation lord, finally just started to be defeated. 至于从棉花商人手中购买,不被敲诈才怪。本来他想打一个时间差,忽悠一下消息不灵通的种植园主,结果刚刚开始就失败了。 ...... …… London Darvail cotton purchase headquarters, were discussing that rushes to purchase the news of cotton failure from West Africa. 伦敦达维尔棉花收购公司总部,正在讨论从西非抢购棉花失败的消息。 Purchases responsible Kenneth saying: „ The present situation is very obvious, the news of US civil war has come. Only if we greatly raise the cotton purchase price, otherwise snatches radically does not win Austria altruistic. 采购主管肯尼斯说道:“现在的情况很明显,美国内战的消息已经传来了。除非我们大幅度提高棉花收购价格,否则根本就抢不赢地利人。 Must know that we purchase the cotton from West Africa, but must pay the import-export tariff, originally the cost be much higher than them. 要知道我们从西非地区购买棉花,还要支付进出口关税,本来成本就要比他们高得多。 Now if fights the price war, finally even purchased enough cotton, was still not necessarily able to make money. ” 现在要是打价格战,最后就算是收购到了足够的棉花,也未必能够赚到钱。” This is a practical problem, can the cotton of US transport/fortune is an unknown, this will relate to the price of next year cotton. 这是一个现实问题,美国的棉花到底能不能运回来还是一个未知数,这关系到来年棉花的价格。 If the northern government blocked the south, then the cotton price will definitely rise, their these store up the cotton the merchant to gain greatly gain especially. Otherwise, how must consider to sell the cotton in hand. 如果北方政府封锁了南方,那么棉花价格肯定会疯涨,他们这些囤积棉花的商人要大赚特赚。反之,就要考虑怎么把手中的棉花卖出去。 Market manager Malti analyzes saying: „ Because of the civil war, the US cotton output falls at least three this year, because the cotton of chaos caused by war India area had gotten no crop for successive three years. 市场主管马尔蒂分析道:“因为内战,今年美国棉花产量下跌了至少三层,因为战乱印度地区的棉花已经连续三年绝收了。 Even the cotton harvest of West Africa, the international cotton output assumed the futures as a whole, the cotton price rise has become inevitable. 就算是西非地区的棉花丰收了,国际棉花产量总体上还是呈下跌趋势,棉花价格上涨已经成为了必然。 The day of present range cotton harvesting, is not far. If we must snatch enough the cotton, is quick. ” 现在距离棉花收割的日子,已经不远了。如果我们要抢够棉花的话,就必须要快。” ...... ……
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