When Dulin called out that he wanted to contract the transportation capacity of two naval bases, everyone in the room focused on him. Compared with the friendly eyes of the Commander-in-Chief, most of the other businessmen's eyes were filled with complaints and disgust.
Because Dulin ruined their "temporary plan"!
If Dulin hadn't stood up and directly broken the environment they had created with their tacit understanding, they would have been able to force the Navy to make compromises and make concessions.
Think about it, after Captain Jess of the Navy quoted the price, no one was willing to contract. Who was most embarrassed, obviously Colonel Jess, and even the Commander-in-Chief. Facing the silent hall, they may not compromise on the price in the end, but they will give everyone some compensation elsewhere, or even extend the additional contract period.
This is a very common and practical "basic operation" in the business community. It is like an asset auction held by local governments. Participants do not even need to contact and discuss in advance to know not to call themselves No, try to give up the bid when someone bids for the second time to ensure that everyone can get these things at the lowest price from the auction.
This is why it often appears in newspapers that a certain local city hall auctioned some properties that may have a market value of one million, but the final revenue was only 670,000, 780,000, or 700,000.
Everyone has a tacit understanding. Especially on an occasion like today, when the Navy's quotation is obviously unreasonable, they continue to put pressure on the Navy through silence, making them realize that these partners are not temperless, and they must compensate!
But the appearance of Du Lin broke their tacit understanding and caused their plan to abort.
It seems as if they can maintain the previous pressure by keeping their mouths closed, but in fact there is a gap in understanding.
If Dulin does not stand up and contract the remaining transportation capacity of the two naval bases, then the Navy will start to reflect on whether the price they gave is too high, exceeding everyone's psychological price, making their contracting risks greater. This may even result in huge losses.
With this kind of thinking in mind, when these businessmen next make some demands that may be slightly excessive, as long as the Navy does not feel that they are messing around, the Navy will definitely agree. After all, their quotations are unreasonable.
But after Dulin shouted it out, the Navy would think that the price was reasonable. Look, the Navy's most reliable partner, Mr. Dulin, won two bases in one go. The other people didn't think the price was high, but It is their nature as businessmen that makes them crave more benefits.
Under different understandings of things, the Navy will have completely different reactions. As a violent institution and a military organization, when the Navy believes that the fault does not belong to their side, they will never do anything to compromise.
Dulin didn't feel guilty at all when facing the angry glares of many people. When he was just a "little bitch", he dared to fight against the big nobles and financial groups. Now he has the bonus of noble status and is about to become the governor of Ambiluo State. , there are no people or forces in this empire that he fears.
The Commander-in-Chief looked at Du Lin and showed a satisfied smile. The words he said to Du Lin before worked. Of course, he also felt a little bit angry in his heart, because those words were not only said to Du Lin, but also to other people. People said it.
The two naval bases contracted by Dulin are located on the east coast and the west coast. The total annual contracting cost is 12 million. This cost is about 5 million more than the previous transportation cost. It can be said that he has lost money. Quite a few.
But there are two sides to everything, especially Dulin, who has always cooperated happily with Thomas and the Navy. It would be too easy to recover the losses from this. He thinks he can even make a lot of money!
Moreover, he believes that it is impossible for the Navy to have reported such a high price without conducting an investigation, or that they have some undisclosed matters that can balance the psychological imbalance caused by this additional expenditure. .
Or, other things are interfering with the current situation of the Navy. Maybe this is the last chance. After all, there is a change of office. After the old party comes to power, you know without thinking that they will not allow the Navy to participate too much in commercial matters.
The military should do what the military should do, generate income
That is a violation of principle!
Thomas sat aside without saying a word during the whole process. After Dulin sat down, he quietly gave a thumbs up, but still did not reveal any information.
With Du Lin as the "breakthrough", many people began to take care of what they needed, but the atmosphere was not as warm and harmonious as expected. After all, this was all done unwillingly.
The navy has a total of sixteen military bases in the empire, but only nine military bases have their remaining transportation capacity contracted out. No one at the seven naval bases is willing to contract to obtain the remaining transportation capacity. Maybe they have other plans.
Some of these areas don't have much transportation needs, while others are closer to the north.
The north has always been the territory of the great nobles. It is difficult for ordinary companies to survive there. Moreover, the great nobles all have their own transport ships. They can have sufficient transportation capacity without relying on the navy.
After this unique "tendering" meeting ended, the Commander-in-Chief asked Jess to entertain the guests, and then asked Thomas to take Dulin to the Commander-in-Chief's office.
This made Dulin understand that he had made the right bet!
He did not hesitate to support the Navy's changes in operational convenience, and was the first to stand up and take the initiative to determine his position, so that he could get more benefits than others.
After entering the Commander-in-Chief's office, Thomas retreated outside the door, leaving them alone in the room.
"Sit wherever you want...", His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief ordered, and then came over with two glasses and a bottle of wine. He poured a glass for Dulin, "I want to thank you for what you did before, at least this allowed us dignity is preserved.”
Dulin said modestly while holding the cup, "This is what I should do, and I have been cooperating with the Navy for many years without any disagreements. I believe that the Navy will not let down a partner like me. , right?" Du Lin raised his glass, "Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief!"
"Of course, of course!" His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief clinked the wine glasses with Du Lin, and the two drank a little to moisten their throats, "You can call me Zikain, this is a name among friends!"
Dulin put the wine glass on the table, took out a cigarette and handed one to Zikain, "Then we are friends?"
Zikain took the cigarette and nodded, "Always!"
He turned around and walked behind the table and sat down. He placed the cigarette on the table. "Okay, it's time to talk about the previous topic. I have to thank you for breaking the ice so that I won't be so embarrassed, so I will give you a copy." A contract that is completely different from others!" He took out a document and placed it on the table. He raised his chin slightly and motioned for Du Lin to take a look.
Du Lin put the cigarette in his mouth with some confusion. He opened the document and read it line by line. Then with a thoughtful look on his face, after a few minutes, he took out a pen and signed his name.
"Don't you need to call your friend to talk about the details?" Cikain picked up the document and looked through several places that required Dulin's signature, and then asked curiously.
Du Lin replied with a smile, "You just said that we are friends, and there will be no deception or harm between friends. I believe you!"
(End of chapter)