Xu Yi's expression remained unchanged and he asked, "What's the bad news?"
Sevini looked hesitant and paused before replying: "It's about the two iron mines."
Xu Yi couldn't help but frown: "What's wrong with those two iron mines?"
These two iron mines can be said to be the top priority of Xu Yi's deal with His Majesty the King. If something goes wrong with them, it can even be said that this transaction is a complete failure.
"It's not that there's something wrong with the iron mine itself, it's that we have encountered some problems here." Sevini said a little embarrassedly.
Xu Yi's expression softened a little, and he asked again: "Then what is the problem? Has His Majesty the King suddenly changed his mind?"
"No, since His Majesty the King has signed a contract with you, of course he will not change it easily." Sevini shook his head and sighed softly: "It's just that in the past two days, someone in the kingdom suddenly raised concerns about the relationship between the Agriculture Department and The contract signed by your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce raises doubts.”
"Oh? Who is it? Where is the doubt?" Xu Yi was a little surprised.
This transaction was signed between His Majesty the King and Xu Yi on behalf of the Agriculture Department. To raise doubts about this contract is to question His Majesty the King.
Judging from the past few years that Xu Yi has lived in the Lampali Kingdom, His Majesty the King's prestige in the kingdom is unquestionable. Who dares to question him directly
"This is related to a long-standing agreement. Specifically, at the beginning of the founding of the Lampali Kingdom, the first king of the kingdom made an agreement with some of the families who assisted him in founding the kingdom at that time to reward them for their support. Among them, the Peace Agreement The agreement between the Lai family is related to the iron mines in the kingdom," Sevini replied.
Xu Yi suddenly realized: "So, the Yolei family is dissatisfied with His Majesty the King for bringing two iron mines to trade with our Chamber of Commerce? But this is not right. These two mines are not in the territory of any family, then It belongs to the royal family. Since this is the case, His Majesty has the right to make any decisions about these two iron mines. What reason does anyone else have to question it?"
Sevini showed a wry smile and said: "You are right, but the problem is that the agreement between His Majesty the first king and the Yolei family is that in addition to giving the Yolei family a certain amount of iron ore, they must also ensure that as long as the royal family intends to transfer another If the iron mine is mined, the Yolei family will have priority.”
"Priority?" Xu Yi's expression suddenly became extremely surprised. "This means that as long as the royal family intends to transfer the iron ore under its name, it must first be transferred to the Yole family? No one else is allowed to interfere?"
"It's not that exaggerated. This priority means that under the same bid, the agent designated by the Yole family can get the iron ore first," Sevini said.
Xu Yi finally understood. After thinking about it, I still felt something was wrong: "But these two iron mines were not transferred by the royal family to our chamber of commerce, but were discounted to pay for those farm magic machines."
"The problem is that the Yole family feels that since these two iron mines can be used for discounts, it is equivalent to the royal family selling these two iron mines, so of course the Yole family also has the right to bid. Three days ago, Duke Yole Just put it forward in front of His Majesty the King and ask for a fair bid with your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to decide who gets the two iron mines," Sevini explained.
"Then His Majesty the King agreed?" Xu Yi asked.
"After all, this is the agreement between His Majesty the First King and the Joseph family. If it is not abided by, the royal family will definitely be despised. President Xu, His Majesty the King also has some helplessness." After talking about it. Sevigny's voice slowed down a bit, with a hint of pleading in his tone.
Xu Yi glanced at Sevigny and snorted coldly: "Ms. Sevigny, I protest on behalf of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Our chamber of commerce has signed a contract with His Majesty the King and the Department of Agriculture, but now you are because of your own "The reason is that I want to break this contract, and I say that this goes against the spirit of the contract, and I have the right to be dissatisfied with it."
Sevini nodded lightly: "President Xu, I understand your dissatisfaction. But please believe that His Majesty the King and our Agriculture Department are fully willing to cooperate with you. This incident is indeed a result of our lack of consideration." , which has caused losses to you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, we will definitely compensate you.”
"Compensation?" Xu Yi snorted again. "You can renege on a contract you've already signed. How do you expect me to believe in this compensation?"
Sevini looked at Xu Yi calmly for a while, then shook his head slightly: "President Xu, I have been in contact with you for a while, and I know that you are by no means a motivated person, so let's not say these words anymore, right? About those two irons Mine, His Majesty the King cannot refuse Duke Joseph's request, so he hopes that your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can conduct a fair bidding with the agent designated by the Joseph family. For the loss of your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce in this incident, His Majesty the King said that he can pay more. In addition, your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will receive a magic crystal mine as compensation. In addition, there will be some special preferential treatment for your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce in terms of kingdom policies. For example, the patent bill you proposed last time, His Majesty the King said that it can be carefully considered and submitted as soon as possible. Submit it to the Royal Parliament for review and reconsideration.”
"The Patent Rights Act will not only benefit our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce." Xu Yi shook his head and continued: "But since His Majesty the King is willing to offer compensation, I am willing to accept it. But it is just a compensation for a magic crystal mine, and I think it is not enough. Miss Sevini, you should know very well that the total discount of these two iron mines in the contract is as high as 1.8 million gold coins. Now that Duke Joseph has proposed a fair bid with our Chamber of Commerce, he has obviously already understood this price. If the Se family proposes a higher price, how should our chamber of commerce respond? "
Sevini immediately replied: "If the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce wants to obtain these two iron mines, then it is very simple. Of course, it must pay a higher price. If you don't want to, it doesn't matter. Let the royal family transfer these two iron mines to approximately Se family, then pay the order directly with gold coins.”
Xu Yi sneered and said: "Ms. Sevini, originally according to the contract, our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce could obtain two mines at a price of 1.8 million gold coins. But now we can only raise the price or lose these two mines." Iron ore, do you think this is reasonable?”
"President Xu, the discounted price of the two iron mines is 1.8 million gold coins. Your chamber of commerce will receive the same gold coins from the royal family. Is there no problem with that?" Sevigny said.
"What if I really want those two iron mines?" Xu Yi stared at Sevini, refusing to give in. "Miss Sevigny, I don't believe you can't see that the goal of the Joseph family is not the two iron mines, but to take all the iron mines in the kingdom into their own hands and drive away all their competitors. Get out. In this way, they can monopolize all the iron ore business in the kingdom and can set prices at will. No one can compete with them." At this point, Xu Yi shook his head, with a very confused expression on his face: "Actually, Se. Miss Winnie, I have always found it strange that such an important national resource like iron ore is not controlled by the royal family, but is controlled by families outside the royal family. Is it just because of a mere agreement in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China? "
Sevini looked at Xu Yi with a strange look in his eyes. He was silent for a long time, and then slowly said word by word: "President Xu, please always remember that you are just an ordinary businessman now. You'd better not think about it."
Xu Yi smiled self-deprecatingly: "Yes, you are right. I am just a small businessman. Of course I have no right to interfere with His Majesty the King's plans. Well, I don't care about this now. I just want to ask, what should I do?" How about obtaining the two iron mines that we should have obtained on the original basis?”
"First of all, I want to remind you that those two iron mines do not belong to you until the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce completes all orders." Sevini said sternly: "Secondly, President Xu, let your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce obtain the rights according to the original plan. Of course there are methods for those two iron mines, but I need your cooperation. That’s why I came to see you this time.”
Only then did Xu Yi reveal a smile and nodded gently: "It seems that Miss Sevigny, you have already had a plan. Why didn't you tell me earlier? Well, how should I cooperate?"
"According to Duke Joseph's request, a public auction for the two mines will be held in Bangta City in a week. President Xu, if you want to get those two iron mines, please..."
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A week later, the city lord's palace in Bangta City was brightly lit at night and full of people. It was obvious that another banquet was being held.
The City Lord's Mansion often holds banquets for various reasons, especially during this period.
But tonight's banquet seemed a little different.
Because at the same time as the banquet, a public auction will also be held.
It is unprecedented for the auction to be held in the City Lord's Mansion, but those who know the inside story know very well that if this public auction is not held in the City Lord's Mansion, other places will not be qualified to hold it.
Because the items sold in this auction are not any rare treasures, but two iron mines in Bangta City.
Although all rare and exotic treasures are very expensive and are very likely to fetch sky-high prices, compared with the two real mines, they are obviously far from enough.
Most of the people who can participate in the auction of rare and exotic treasures are rich people, but those who can participate in today's banquet can no longer be simply described as rich.
A single iron mine may involve a huge amount of millions of gold coins. If two of them are auctioned together, the number of gold coins involved is enough to make most people dizzy without knowing it.
So many people couldn't help showing a hint of surprise when they saw Xu Yi appearing at the banquet.
Although the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce has developed rapidly since its establishment, which has attracted everyone's attention. In less than half a year, it has become a chamber of commerce that can occupy a place in Bangta City. However, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce was established after all. The time is still very short and there is no foundation. Even if every product launched by Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is very profitable, it is impossible to accumulate such a huge wealth in less than half a year.
What qualifications does this Xu Yi have to participate in such a top-notch auction worth millions of gold coins