Shanghai, stock exchange hall.

Early in the morning, countless investors gathered outside the exchange gate. As the opening time approached, more and more people gathered outside the gate. The temporary patrol police officers were trying hard to maintain order and prevent the crowd from affecting traffic on the road.

Since the news of the Maputo Naval Victory spread, the stock market has rebounded strongly. After the imperial court's negotiation team arrived in Shanghai to negotiate with the five countries, revealing some inside information about the negotiations in fragments, the stock market has been rising like a chicken blood.

In this case, everyone holds the stocks in their hands tightly and is unwilling to sell them, which leads to the stock index rising step by step, but the trading volume is pitiful because the market is filled with a strong sense of reluctance to sell. Seeing the stock index continue to rise, countless speculators who are eager to enter can only sigh.

However, unexpectedly, in the past two days, there was a sell-off situation. Many new stocks began to sell stocks of varying numbers intermittently. Although the amount was not large, they were continuing to sell. This situation directly ignited the passion of investors.

Everyone knows that as long as you have the opportunity to earn a stock at this time, you will make sure to make a profit and not lose money. Although the stock index is already at a high level, it is still very far from the expectations of investors for the stock market.

After decades of ups and downs in the stock market, investors know clearly that the stock market will inevitably hit a new high after every big victory. Moreover, those with a little bit of eyeballs have realized that the Qing Dynasty's industry is about to usher in a golden period of rapid development. For investors, this is an era of financial investment that cannot be missed!

The investors who arrived early had a clear purpose, which was to hope to buy stocks as soon as possible. Even if they could be one minute earlier, it would mean a considerable return.

Compared to the hot stock market trading hall, Suzhou River Park was quite deserted early in the morning. After Ma Youxing, who was in his early sixties, tall and energetic, finished his morning exercise, he came to a small pavilion in Linhe with a familiar journey. He was a retired worker at Yuanqi Bicycle Factory and a fifth-level fitter. After retirement, he still had eight oceans every month.

There had been a few old men and old ladies gathered in the pavilion, all retired workers. When they saw Ma Daxing coming, they hurriedly greeted him, "Old Ma is late today. Hurry up, it's almost cold early."

A few familiar old men and women took turns to serve as the party in breakfast. Ma Youxing was not polite and ate four buns with millet porridge. Then he wiped his mouth and asked in a loud voice, "Why are you here so much today? Are there any activities?"

"It's not that there is activity, it's something." An old man said first: "You know, the car factory recruits retired fitters of level 5 or above, and the salary is not low, and the monthly salary is ten yuan."

A hint of joy flashed in Ma Youxing's eyes. He had been working as an fitter for most of his life. He was obviously interested in thinking of having the opportunity to return to the familiar workshop to work on those familiar tools and machines. However, the hint of joy in his eyes soon dimmed again. He sighed softly and said, "I have old arms and legs, and my eyes are not good, so let it go."

"How is it? I said Lao Ma wouldn't go." An old man smiled and said, "It's ten yuan a month, and our Lao Ma doesn't look down on it."

An old lady who retired from a textile factory then said: "Master Ma, many stocks have been selling continuously in the past two days. Although the number is not large, they have been selling one after another. Should we also take action?"

After hearing this, a group of old men and women were staring at Ma Youxing. Factory workers were completely passive at the beginning, supporting Yuanqi out of responding to the call. Later, they tasted the sweetness and spontaneously began to trade stocks, and formed a trend. Many of their generation of workers were keen on stock trading.

Ma Youxing spent the night school in the factory. As a fifth-level fitter, he also had some prestige in the factory. He always liked to read newspapers, caring about current affairs, and liked to publish some stock reviews. What is rare is that his vision is very accurate. A group of old men and women followed him to make a lot of money in stock trading. Like this stock market, Lao Ma made them boldly earn at a low level. Now they all make a small profit.

"How many times have you said it?" Ma Youxing said angrily: "We are not professional brokerage firms and we are not well-informed. If you want to make money in stock trading, you should grasp one thing and buy low and sell high."

"Who doesn't understand this principle?" the old lady muttered, "I'm asking if I'm selling now, will I lose money?"

"Loss?" Ma Youxing raised his voice and said, "You have basically doubled now, how can you lose?"

Someone interrupted, "Look at this momentum, I'm afraid it will continue to rise."

"The current price has not yet broken through the previous high, let alone hit a new high." Ma Youxing said slowly: "In this case, in theory, there are few people who sell their stocks. In this case, there is only one possibility that Yuanqi is selling their stocks.

Everyone knows that every time the stock market plummets and plummets, Yuanqi will palletize in order to stabilize the stock market, and after the rebound, it will sell again. This situation has happened several times, which is not surprising.

Of course, if you are worried, you can also put your money in the pocket. After all, you have made a lot of money. We can never sell to the highest price in stock trading, and it is not a bad thing to stop when we see it is better."

An old man asked: "Why can't wait to sell the stocks in his hands every time Yuanqi rebounds?"

Ma Youxing gave him a blank look and said angrily: "Why don't you ask why Yuanqi paid us who have retired?"

The retirement system and the payment of pensions implemented by factories under Yuanqi are unprecedented in the world. As long as you enter Yuanqi, you can ensure a worry-free life. This is the most proud of the workers and employees of factories and mining enterprises under Yuanqi, but few people know why Yuanqi does this?

Ma Youxing didn't expect the other party to answer and said directly: "Yuanqi is for making money, but not all for making money. Otherwise, the retirement system and pension payment would not be implemented. Similarly, Yuanqi founded the stock market not to make money, but to raise funds for the development of industry. Therefore, Yuanqi will pallets when the stock market is in danger and will sell stocks after the rebound."

After a pause, he continued: "In recent years, the north has severe drought, and Yuanqi's disaster relief efforts have been very strong. The drought has been alleviated this year, but the South African war broke out. Everyone should know that Yuanqi's funds should be very tight.

In my opinion, the number of Yuanqi sold this time should not be small, and it should have an impact on the stock market. However, this impact should not be big, and it will not be long. According to previous years' experience, no one dares to covet the Transvaal gold mine this time, and it should hit a new high."

South African plateau, Transvaal, Johannesburg.

After the news that the five European countries and the Qing countries had formally started negotiations in Shanghai, the atmosphere in Johannesburg changed significantly. The residents in the city, whether they were merchants or miners, whether they were Qing people or Boers, had their waists much straightened and had a little smile on their faces.

The morale of the French-Austrian coalition troops stationed in Johannesburg was significantly lower, and their attitude towards the residents in the city was greatly improved without realizing it, and even the treatment of black miners was significantly improved.

The coalition headquarters, a staff officer quickly walked into the war room and reported: "The brigade of Boer cavalry was found outside the city."

Regarding the Boer cavalry, the coalition commander of the French Lieutenant General Federb did not take it in his heart. He pondered for a moment before asking: "Didn't the Qing army find the banner?"

"No."

"Follow closely and find the Qing army and report it immediately." Federb said a little, then said: "Send the order, all departments are ready to evacuate."

The Boers cavalry generally do not appear outside Johannesburg. Since they are here, it means that the Qing army should be coming soon and the war is impossible, unless the negotiations in Shanghai collapse, but the possibility of such a situation is very small. It is obvious that this long war is not wanted to continue, neither the five European countries nor the Qing countries want to continue to fight, and there is really no need to fight.

It is impossible to continue to fight. Then the appearance of the Qing army and the Boer cavalry forced them to evacuate from Johannesburg. He wanted to retreat first. However, after thinking about it, he still dared not. God knew whether the Boer would rob and plunder after entering the city, and then let them take the blame. They could not bear the anger of the Qing army now.

Outside the city, Paulus Kruger, dressed in a camouflage uniform, held a telescope and observed Johannesburg. The forces of the two Qing regiments were quickly advancing towards Johannesburg. After obtaining the news, he led a large group of cavalry to arrive first, with the purpose of seeing if there was a chance to take over Johannesburg first.

A few days ago, President Pretorius called Yuanqi, demanding that the Boers be allowed to participate in the negotiations and hoped to take the opportunity to recover Kimberley. Yuanqi's reply was only light and six words, "Don't make trouble."

This is not ignorance, but contempt! It is because Transvaal's interests were not considered at all, and did not take Transvaal seriously! This war was initiated by the brazen invasion of the five European countries, and the war broke out on Transvaal's territory and caused huge and incalculable losses to Transvaal. However, Transvaal did not even have the qualification to participate in the negotiations on this war, and he was really out of anger.

Although he was angry, he looked at the tight trenches built outside the city and the French and Austrian coalition forces that were ready for battle, and he did not dare to have the slightest impulse. If he really wanted to launch an attack, it would bring immeasurable casualties.

After a while of silence, he said in a deep voice: "Send people into the city, just say that the war is over. We do not want to engage in unnecessary battles, nor do we want more casualties. We will order them to voluntarily evacuate Johannesburg within one day."

Federb ignored the threat from the Boers at all and immediately responded, "We did not receive the order to retreat, nor did we receive the order to truce."

Seeing the reply, Kruger's face looked extremely ugly, but he never dared to attack Johannesburg. The Boers could not bear the huge casualties!

Three days later, Feng Zicai led a brigade of troops to Johannesburg. With the arrival of the Qing army, Federb responded completely differently and took the initiative to send a liaison officer out of the city and sincerely invited Feng Zicai to enter the city to discuss.

Feng Zicai naturally would not worry about the other party's conspiracy. He rested for a night and brought a guard into the city early the next morning.

Feng Zicai's entry into the city was warmly welcomed. The residents in the city welcomed each other, and cheers came one after another. In order to prevent an accident, Federb had to send a large number of troops to protect him along the way. He even regretted inviting the other party to the city. If the other party had any accidents in the city, he could not imagine what consequences would occur.

Federbu was wearing a military dress and a group of officers greeted outside the headquarters in accordance with etiquette. After meeting politely and politely greeted each other, he entered the yard where the headquarters was located. After entering the house and serving tea, Feng Zicai said with concern: "I want to know the casualties of the residents and miners in the city."

Seeing that he asked about the casualties of the residents in the city, Federb couldn't help but feel for his secret gratitude and hurriedly said: "General Feng, don't worry, the coalition forces did not encounter any resistance when entering the city, and our military discipline is strict and we have not killed innocent people indiscriminately. The casualties of the residents in the city can be almost negligible."

When Feng Zicai entered the city, he noticed that the buildings in the city were almost not damaged. It seems that there should be no resistance. Of course, it is impossible to say that there is no casualties. As long as there is no large-scale massacre, he will not pursue it or cannot be investigated.

Federb continued: "Since taking over Johannesburg, I have ordered all the gold produced in the gold mine to be sealed and handed over at any time. However, we must ensure that our army safely withdraws from Maphutine."

In fact, Federb had never dared to evacuate on his own initiative, because he was worried about being intercepted by the Boers and the Qing army. Unlike other cities, Johannesburg produces gold every day. If he retreats without authorization, he will definitely be intercepted. Moreover, he also knew that if they could not take this batch of gold, even if they were taken away, they would face huge claims from the Qing Dynasty, which was really unreasonable.

Feng Zicai glanced at him and said slowly: "It can ensure that your army can withdraw safely from Mafujing, but it will take two days to investigate and understand the situation in the city."

"We can wait for two days." Federb looked calm. The French-Austrian coalition did not have much evil deeds in the city. Although they were inevitably robbed and raped, they did not carry out massacres because the mine needed a large number of miners.

In addition, he deliberately ordered that the Easterners not be killed or abused indiscriminately, because he knew very well how powerful the Qing army was and did not want the atrocities of the soldiers to arouse the anger of the Qing army.

Feng Zicai glanced at him and said, "I heard that Pretoria was seriously damaged."

"I feel deeply regretful about this." Federbu showed a helpless expression. "When we attacked Pretoria, the Boers fought tenaciously." After a pause, he continued: "My country has also paid 50 million pounds of war reparations for this. I hope your army can restrain the Boers' revenge."

Feng Zicai nodded slowly, "Don't worry, we will try our best to restrain ourselves."
Chapter completed!