Spark

"Are you kidding me? Poly Technology assisted COFCO in importing 6 million tons of soybeans from Argentina? Where did they get so much soybeans? Didn't you say that the market there has been monopolized by us?"

In ADM's office, Connet frowned and yelled at Walt opposite him.

"...they are using official reserves, and we have no way to intervene in this area."

"Moreover, we didn't expect them to be so bold, with a reserve of 6 million tons... which is almost their annual export volume."

"If anything unexpected happened, their entire domestic soybean market would collapse..."

Walt's face was full of doubts. He couldn't figure out why the Argentine officials would make such an unreasonable decision.

When most of the market is divided up by ADM and Cargill, using the grain reserves on a large scale, wouldn't it push yourself further into the abyss?

What kind of conditions did the Chinese negotiate with them to make them so crazy?

Looking at his expression, Connet became more and more furious.

"You mean, even you don't know the logic behind this transaction? Then please tell me, what is your specialty for a 'professional' like you?"

"According to your plan, COFCO should go to Brazil to purchase soybeans, which is the market with the most abundant reserves!"

"But in fact? What they fancy is not the open market at all, but the reserves of various countries!"

"After Argentina, who else?"

"If you can judge this information earlier, maybe we can prepare in advance, but now, everything is too late!"

After listening to Connet's words, Walter fell silent.

It's not that he doesn't want to refute, nor does he want to point out that "we are a commercial company, and what you are talking about is the work of your May Society."

However, it was precisely because they belonged to the May Society that they could not refute it.

Once they are angered, even if it is ADM, it is difficult to say that they will be able to retreat unscathed.

After all, the power of that huge organization is far from limited to the grain market.

After a long silence, he finally sighed and said:

"Mr. Connet, we are helpless in this situation."

"However, objectively speaking, this will not have a material impact on our plans."

"As you said before, our goal is the market here and the pricing power of this market."

"Then, the most critical step is still the subsequent smashing."

"You must know that the soybean price in the current market is still high, and it is impossible for the 6 million tons of soybeans purchased by the other party to flow into the market in a short period of time. We will eat as much as they put in!"

"According to expectations, within a month, the price of soybeans will continue to rise."

"As long as we continue to push up prices within this month, tease the desires of those speculative companies, and let them make a last-ditch effort to consume the remaining funds and resources, we can still achieve our goal."

"Therefore, our plan must be accelerated - all the news that has been prepared for a long time must be released."

"Then, after two weeks, we will start our takeover plan!"

Connet stared at Walter indifferently, his sharp eyes seemed to pierce him, and the latter also faced him without fear, and a silent contest unfolded between the two.

Finally, Connet was defeated.

He looked away and said:

"Just do as you say!"

...

Two days later, ADM's offensive in the soybean market was finally in full swing.

One piece of news is deliberately put on the public opinion market. In this age when information is still relatively scarce, these news will undoubtedly arouse waves of stormy waves.

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However, in contrast, these waves are all blocked by reefs.

A certain newspaper has just released a news item “The international soybean market is difficult to supply, and the shortage may continue”. Two hours later, another newspaper with the same influence immediately published the news that “Brazilian soybeans are stuck in the port, and the excess production cannot be digested.” "News.

Subsequently, the news that "the US soybean producing area continues to suffer severe weather, with the highest temperature reaching 40 degrees", was suppressed by the news that "the rain fell in Argentina, and the Ministry of Agriculture predicted an increase in grain production".

What's more, there is "sufficient capacity, and the shipping company will increase the price", followed by "four 500,000-ton cargo ships of CSSC have passed the acceptance of coal-to-grain conversion and will go to Buenos Aires."

"The futures market is active, and soybean futures hit a new high."

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"The regulatory authorities took action to stop the chaos of illegal hype."

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"Signed a soybean procurement contract with Argentina for 6 million tons, and it is expected to complete all deliveries within four months."

"There is a serious shortage of cultivated land in China, and the future pattern of non-staple grains is worrying."

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"Major progress has been made in artificial starch technology, and the space for cultivated land has been further expanded."

"The outlet for making money! Big money is involved! You must watch this kind of futures!"

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"Illegal operation! Do you want to repeat the past? Anyone who dares to cut off the power will be sentenced!"

...

After a set of combined punches, Kang Naite thought that he would be stunned, but he didn't expect that every punch he punched was actually caught!

How is this possible?

They obviously have no experience in dealing with capital market shocks. They have even been caught off guard by domestic hot money hype several times before.

Moreover, not to mention, even before December, their countermeasures were still very rudimentary, otherwise it would be impossible for companies like ADM to get so many bargaining chips.

This is also the reason why I took up this task with confidence in the first place.

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But the problem is, as soon as January enters, these people suddenly seem to be enlightened!

Not only has the response in the capital market become much more mature, every move is aimed at the key points, and even now, they are still able to free up their hands to fight the public opinion war!

He has never heard of the operation of using the news of artificial starch to offset the negative news of the lack of arable land...

Are you kidding me? We don't have the technology, you have it?

What's terrible is that this kind of extremely sci-fi statement is really popular among the public. The market price has only risen for less than two hours, and it was suppressed in an instant, and even hit a new low in a short period of time.

Connet violently smashed the teacup in front of him, thinking viciously in his heart:

Just brag, wait until the day when the lies are exposed, I will see what excuses you use to prevaricate...

It is conceivable that the public opinion offensive launched by the May Society and ADM failed in the end.

Soybean prices are firmly locked at the level of 4,300 yuan, which is still a full 1,000 yuan away from the best price point predicted in May.

If you start smashing the market at this time, it will be difficult for you to achieve effective results.

Of course, it may also bring a certain impact to this market, but it is impossible to take advantage of the vacancy and completely control the market...

Therefore, he had to adopt option two:

Continue to eat.

As long as you eat all the surplus goods in the market, the price will definitely rise.

Therefore, he applied for special funds from the May Association and began to scan the market.

Whether it is futures or spot, all are eaten.

But at this moment, the first shipment of soybeans from Buenos Aires arrived.

A full 400,000 tons.

Putting it on the market corresponds to a full 1.7 billion yuan.

Connet gritted his teeth and ate most of the goods, and lost 20% of the 1 billion US dollars he applied for in an instant.

Then came the second boat, and then the third boat.

His funds bottomed out quickly, but at this time, he had no way of turning back.

In the office, Connet cautiously made a phone call:

"I know it's a risky move, but it's the best alternative right now."

"What we lost is only some capital interest. As long as the price can be pushed up as planned, the follow-up returns are absolutely immeasurable."

"Besides, we have already boarded the ship, and there is no possibility of retreating..."

"Yes, I understand... I only need 2 billion, and when the 2 billion is spent, I will immediately start smashing the market, no matter what the price is."

After hanging up the phone, Connet let out a long sigh of relief.

He vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

However, he didn't have a clue what was wrong with him.

I always feel... as if something is going in the wrong direction.

Or rather, I'm in the wrong place...

Connet frowned, but he didn't care about thinking too much. After receiving the budget, he immediately started a new round of food...

...

For two whole weeks, Connet finally spent the last sum of money.

At this time, the price of soybeans has reached a high of 4700 points.

Although it is still not possible to achieve the maximum profit by smashing the market at this time, as long as it succeeds, at least I can explain to the May Conference and the officials on the other side of the sea.

So, he sat in front of the screen that monitored the market in real time and issued his own order.

"Start smashing the plate!"

After receiving the instruction, ADM starts to operate immediately.

A large amount of inventory quickly flowed into the market, and tens of thousands of sell orders almost filled the entire screen on the futures trading platform.

Soybean prices plummeted.

Connet watched all this with satisfaction. He knew that the end of Huaxia Soybean was coming.

Those speculators who hoarded a large amount of soybeans will lose their fortunes in this sharp rise and fall.

Countless companies will go bankrupt, and the market space will become extremely empty. At that time, a series of actions that have been arranged for a long time can begin to be executed.

Acquisitions, mergers, holdings...

From top to bottom, from production to processing to sales, the soybean industry will all be in the hands of ADM and Mayhui...

Connet happily thought about the future plan, and he planned to pour himself a glass of wine to celebrate the successful completion of the task.

But the moment he picked up the wine glass, a bright red number suddenly jumped in front of his eyes.

A buy order of 20,000 lots.

Huaxia people, start trays.

At this time, the price of soybeans only fell to 4400 points.

Connet suddenly became nervous. He immediately picked up the phone and ordered AMD to speed up the selling.

But nothing helped.

One after another, the purchase order was placed up. Although the futures price was falling, the extent of the decline seemed to be artificially controlled...

At this speed, China's soybean market will not only not collapse, but will...

It's over!

A thunderstorm suddenly flashed in Connet's mind.

He came to himself suddenly.

No wonder I always felt that something was wrong.

Inverted! Everything is upside down!

Obviously, it should be one's own side to raise the price first, and then use up the advantage of inventory to smash the market after exhausting the other party's funds.

But the current situation is that the other party first consumed its own funds with a large amount of inventory, and then used a huge amount of funds to buy the inventory that it had previously hoarded at a high price at a low price!

Take my money and do your business? !

It's a trap!

I always thought that Wuyuehui and ADM were hunters, but judging from the current situation... I am the prey at all!

And this transformation happened quietly!

Connet stood up suddenly, dense sweat oozed from his head, and his whole body trembled as if swept by a strong electric current.

He could barely hold the glass.

The wine had already been spilled all over the floor.

And his face was as pale as the transparent liquor.

Now, there is only one thought left in his mind:

It's against Tiangang...