"One million gold coins?" Earl Satsuma snorted heavily. ,, "This Sampson, last time I approached him to discuss the renovation of Sewell City and wanted him to take the lead in investing part of the money into the renovation project. As a result, he shied away in every possible way and kept saying that they were beautiful. The Trade Chamber of Commerce has no money. Now it’s good that it’s willing to pay a full one million gold coins for a piece of technology!”
Xu Yi smiled and said: "City Lord, after all, the urban reconstruction project is not the business of the Chamber of Commerce itself. Of course he is not willing to pay for it. As for this steel-making technology... In fact, I think the price of one million gold coins he offered is too low. ”
"One million gold coins is still too low for you?" Earl Satsuma looked at Xu Yi in surprise. “Is steelmaking technology so valuable?”
"Of course." Xu Yi nodded affirmatively. "Lord City Lord, you should know that our Chamber of Commerce has two steel mills in Luoyu Valley, right?"
"Well, wasn't your second steelmaking plant just under construction before I left? What? It has been officially put into production now?" Earl Satsuma asked.
"Yes." Xu Yi showed a slightly satisfied smile. "Lord City Lord, you might as well guess how much profit these two steel mills brought to our Chamber of Commerce last year?"
Earl Satsuma frowned and pondered for a moment: "Looking at the proud look on your face, I'm afraid it's quite a lot. In a year... the monthly profit of your steelmaking plant seemed to be only about 100,000 gold coins. So this Even if a steelmaking plant is a little bigger than the previous one, it costs 200,000 yuan a month, so in a year... "
After a little calculation in his mind, Earl Satsuma was horrified.
Because he suddenly discovered that if calculated in this way. Xinfei Chamber of Commerce's monthly profits from just two steel mills exceed 300,000 gold coins. Even close to 400,000 gold coins!
And if we can maintain such profits for a year. So if you calculate it all, wouldn't it be possible for the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to earn a terrifying profit of four to five million gold coins a year just from these two steel mills
Count Satsuma was completely shocked by this number.
In the previous two years when he was still serving as the city lord of Bangta City, although the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce developed rapidly, in his opinion, the foundation and strength were still not comparable to those of the established large chambers of commerce in Bangta City.
But after doing the calculation now, he found that the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce may be lacking in foundation because it was established too short ago. But in terms of profit, which is the biggest factor representing the strength of a chamber of commerce, it may have far exceeded all other chambers of commerce in Bangta City!
Just two steel mills can bring Xinfei Chamber of Commerce a profit of 400 to 5 million a year. Then add in the various magic machines produced by Xinfei Chamber of Commerce that are also very popular, and the profits are extremely terrifying. Isn't this right? Doesn't it mean that Xinfei Chamber of Commerce's current annual profit may be close to 10 million gold coins
"Well... although the profit is not bad, Lord City Lord, our Chamber of Commerce also spends a lot of money." Xu Yiyangtian laughed and said vaguely: "Look, just this time I came to Sewell City to invest. , I initially estimate that I will invest one million gold coins, and if I add it up later, I think it will cost at least close to five million gold coins.”
Count Satsuma glanced at him. He snorted coldly: "I don't know you yet? With your kid's ability, no matter how much you invest, you will definitely earn back several times."
Xu Yi chuckled and did not refute.
Earl Satsuma waved his hand: "Okay, the more money your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can make, the better. It is good for me. I hope you can make more and more. But Xu Yi, you plan to transfer the steelmaking technology to the United States." Will the Erda Traders Association?"
Xu Yi shook his head slightly: "No, as I said just now, the transfer fee of one million gold coins is too little. Although President Sampson is considered to be courageous and far-sighted, he still has not really seen the steelmaking technology clearly. How much profit will it bring in the future.”
"What if he raises the price? Will you sell it?"
"Still not." Xu Yi smiled and said seriously: "For our New Aircraft Chamber of Commerce, there are many technologies that can be transferred, but there are some technologies that will never be transferred. One of them is Steelmaking technology.”
Earl Satsuma was a little strange: "Why? I think the steel-making technology is very simple, far less complex and difficult to study than the technology of those household magic machines. Why can you easily transfer the technology related to household magic machines, but are unwilling to transfer the steel-making technology? Woolen cloth?"
"Because steel is the basis of all industries, steelmaking is the most important core part of the magic industry. If this part is transferred, our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce will lose its greatest advantage." Xu Yidao. "And I am very worried about transferring this technology to other chambers of commerce. Materials are too important to the magic industry, especially steel, which is used in too many places. If you are not careful, it will cause a serious blow to the entire magic industry system. I This is absolutely not allowed to happen.”
Seeing the serious expression on Xu Yi's face, Earl Satsuma nodded slightly.
"Since you think so, just do what you want. The magic industry was founded by you. No one else has this qualification except you."
"Thank you City Lord for your approval." Xu Yi said with a smile. "But Lord City Lord, I don't plan to transfer the steelmaking technology, but I still plan to build a steelmaking plant here. Before, I was just planning to fund the construction myself, but now after hearing President Sampson's wish to purchase the steelmaking technology , but I have another better idea, which should be very helpful to you.”
Earl Satsuma suddenly became interested: "Oh? Tell me about it?"
Xu Yi chuckled, his expression like an old fox tempting a little hen.
"Lord City Lord, do you plan to invest in this steelmaking plant?"
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After the discussion with Earl Satsuma, Xu Yi decided to go back to his room to rest for a while.
He worked too late last night and got up too early in the morning. As a result, he actually felt a little lackluster all day long.
In the past, when dealing with so many official matters, I could still provide mental support.
Now that there is nothing to deal with for the time being, sleepiness naturally arises.
However, as soon as he walked into the small courtyard door, he saw Linda washing the clothes he had changed out of yesterday.
Seeing Linda's slightly frowned brows, a hint of pain on her face, and her awkward posture squatting on the ground, Xu Yi immediately strode over, grabbed her hand that was about to reach into the basin, and shouted: " Are you crazy? Why don’t you take a good rest at this time?”
Xu Yi's brows furrowed as he reached into the basin with his hand.
"The water is still so cold, don't you want your own body?"
Xu Yi pulled Linda into the house unceremoniously and took a towel to wipe off the water droplets on her hands and body.
"You just... cough... how can you do these jobs casually when your body is weak? You don't care about your body. It's just washing clothes, just leave it to the servants of the city lord's mansion."
Seeing the way Xu Yi wiped his hands carefully and the concerned expression on his face, Linda's eyes suddenly became misty. Her heart moved and she couldn't help but hug Xu Yi tightly.
"Master, I finally know... why Madam likes you so much. You are really the best man in the world. I... I can dedicate myself to you. It is simply the most correct decision in my life!"
Xu Yi suddenly laughed: "Okay, don't just be moved, have a good rest. You just... um... that thing, you must pay attention to maintenance. I will go to the Lord of the City later and ask him to send a few servants over. In the past few days Just stop working."
"But I just like to wash clothes for you, Master..." Linda said softly.
"Then we have to wait a few days before talking." Xu Yi said angrily. "Okay, you lie down first, I will go find the Lord of the City..."
"No, if you want to use servants, I'll just lend you two." A clear but charming voice suddenly sounded from behind.
Xu Yi turned around and found that today Caroline County was wearing a tight-fitting fur coat. Although she wrapped her body tightly, it still showed off her graceful curves. People couldn't help but want to look at her neckline. Find out what's going on in the white snow that shines through.
But compared to yesterday's smiling face, Princess Carolyn now had a resentful look on her face, pouting slightly and staring at Xu Yi, as if Xu Yi had done something sorry for her.
Xu Yi glanced at her with some confusion, then looked at the two personal maids brought from the Duke of Drake behind her, and shook his head: "I appreciate the kindness. What I need now is to do something for me. I'm afraid it's inconvenient for your maid to do housework."
Princess Carolyn looked at Xu Yi and scanned it up and down, then snorted softly: "What? Is there any inconvenience? Are you worried, President Xu, that you won't be able to restrain yourself and do something to my maid?" ? Of course, even if you really want to do something, I won't have any objection. As for my two maids, I think they will be quite willing, just like your female slave. "
Xu Yi was slightly startled when he saw Princess Carolyn stretching out a green and slender finger to point at Linda, and immediately understood that Princess Carolyn must know what happened between him and Linda last night.
Thinking of this, Xu Yi blushed slightly, coughed slightly, waved his hands, and said awkwardly: "What nonsense are you talking about? How could I do anything to your maid? I just think that after all, I am your servant, so it is not very convenient to use." . I’d better go talk to the Lord of the City.”
Princess Carolyn shook her head slowly and sighed softly: "President Xu, do you really want to be so polite to me?"
Glancing at Xu Yi again, she waved her hand, and the two waitresses behind her retreated out of the door.
"Let's not talk about this, President Xu. I came to you this time because I have something serious to discuss."
Seeing her serious expression, Xu Yi thought for a while and said to Linda: "Okay, you go and have a good rest."
Linda bowed to Princess Caroline and retreated to the back room.
When Linda also retreated, Princess Carolyn suddenly moved lightly and walked up to Xu Yi in a few steps until she stared at him, with an expression on her face that was half-smile but not a smile, and her eyes were full of sorrow. (To be continued...) u