Xu Yi was a little disappointed. ,
When he learned from Ambassador Hakanin that the Candela Empire's headquarters would send him to the Principality of Standing to inspect the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, Xu Yi was very happy, thinking that his previous efforts had finally paid off, and the Candela Empire finally began to pay attention. Go to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.
Moreover, Lord Russell, who came with Ambassador Hakanin this time, is the deputy chief of staff of the Naval Staff of the Candela Emperor's Ministry. Whether it is identity, status or official position, it fits Xu Yi's previous budget very well, which makes Xu Yi think Sending this person accurately represents the attitude of the Candela Empire.
It's not too high-profile, but it's not dismissive either.
Originally, Xu Yi thought that with this contact with Russell, the Candela Empire officials could pay more attention to the New Flying Chamber of Commerce and pay more attention to it, thus opening a window for cooperation between the New Flying Chamber of Commerce and the Candela Empire, allowing the New Flying Chamber of Commerce to smoothly enter Candela. The empire's huge market.
However, after close contact with Russell, Xu Yi found that he was thinking too simply.
Although this Lord Russell is classified as a senior member of the Candela Imperial Navy, his coming this time did not bear any official will of the Candela Empire. He was not even represented by the Candela Imperial Department or even the Imperial Navy. He came entirely by virtue of Came as an individual.
According to Russell himself, the reason why he came to the Principality of Standing to inspect the New Flying Chamber of Commerce this time was simply to see the New Flying Chamber of Commerce escort fleet, and did not include any other purpose.
Xu Yi was of course disappointed with this result, but after thinking about it, he felt that this was the most normal thing.
The Candela Empire is one of the two major empires on the Sainz continent. Even small countries such as the Lampali Kingdom and the Luersun Kingdom are just not worth mentioning in their eyes. Not to mention a mere small chamber of commerce located in the Principality of Standing.
The New Flying Chamber of Commerce was able to arouse Russell's personal curiosity and interest. It was entirely because of some peculiarities displayed by the New Flying Chamber of Commerce escort fleet in the last conflict with the Third Fleet of the Imperial Navy of the Candela Empire.
If he hadn't been suspicious of the matter itself, I'm afraid even Russell wouldn't have had the idea to find out. Then this matter might have been suppressed within the Candela Emperor's headquarters and treated as if it hadn't happened.
Xu Yi knew very well that even if the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce had great influence in these nearby countries, it would never be taken seriously by the Candela Empire, so he would not be swayed by Russell's attitude.
But through this incident, a problem also emerged.
The Candela Emperor's Ministry paid so little attention to this matter. It can be seen that they have lost their vigilance.
Otherwise, if the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce escort fleet deliberately showed such uniqueness under Xu Yi's instruction, Emperor Candela's headquarters should pay attention to it anyway.
And the fact now is that if Russell hadn't been personally curious about this matter, what the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce escort fleet had done would have been nothing more than flirting with a blind man.
After thinking through these problems, Xu Yi's disappointment subsided slightly, and he continued to warmly entertain Russell and his party according to the previous plan.
Russell was interested in the escort fleet of the New Flying Chamber of Commerce, so Xu Yi showed the escort fleet to him openly.
When Russell and his two assistants saw with their own eyes a huge magic ship made of steel from top to bottom. The shocked look on his face was definitely not fake.
However, no matter how surprised they were by what they saw, the three-day inspection ended. Until he finally left the Principality of Standing, Russell remained silent and did not give any definite response.
However, Xu can be sure that after these few days of assessment, he will have some ideas in his mind.
Compared with Russell and his two assistants who came and went in a hurry, leaving nothing behind and taking nothing away, Ambassador Hakan came to the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce again and obtained the same satisfying gains as before.
According to the private agreement reached between Xu Yi and him in private, Xinfei Chamber of Commerce once again sold him various household magic machines worth a total of 300,000 gold coins at a price that was 10% lower than the market price.
According to Xu Yi's understanding, these household magic machines are currently on sale in Wimbledon, the capital of the Candela Empire, at nearly twice the price here, and demand exceeds supply.
Even if Ambassador Hakanin is responsible for the freight on the way from the Principality of Standing back to Wimbledon City, as long as he transports these household magic machines to Wimbledon City and sells them, he can get a minimum of more than 150,000 gold coins. Huge profits.
In just one year since he met Xu Yi at the beginning of last year, Ambassador Hakanyin has gained more than 400,000 gold coins from several cooperations with the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.
Before that, no matter how greedy he was in the Candela Empire and the Luersun Kingdom based on his status, the most he could acquire in a year was only tens of thousands of gold coins.
Cooperating with the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can obtain nearly ten times the benefits than before. It is no wonder that he will happily abandon the discord that occurred when he first met Xu Yi, regard Xu Yi as his best partner, and even obey Xu Yi's words. .
He believed that the advice Xu Yi gave him would definitely bring him huge benefits.
However, this time, what Xu Yi mentioned in a private conversation with him before leaving still made him widen his eyes in surprise.
"Let my empire invest in building roads?" Ambassador Hakan stared at Xu Yi with an incredulous look on his face. "I said President Xu, are you kidding me?"
"No, I didn't mean to joke." Xu Yi shook his head.
"Aren't you joking? No no... I still think you are joking. You should know very well how much it costs to build a road, and I don't have that much money. Besides, it doesn't do me any good." Hakan used a lot of force. Shake his head.
Xu Yi smiled and waved his hand: "You misunderstood, I am not asking you to pay for the construction of this road yourself. All the funds required for this road will be borne by our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce."
"Huh?" Ambassador Hakan looked at Xu Yi in confusion. "President Xu, why are you doing this? Your New Flying Chamber of Commerce will pay to build a road in our Candela Empire. Will it do you any good?"
"Of course there are benefits, but I can't see them for the time being." Xu Yi said with a smile. "But for you, Ambassador Hakanin, there are obvious benefits."
Ambassador Hakan was even more puzzled: "What's in it for me?"
"Please look at the map." Xu Yi turned around and walked to the map hanging on the wall, stretched out his finger and drew a line on the map from the Principality of Standing to the Candela Empire. "Ambassador Hakanin, let me ask you a question. How much is the transportation cost to transport the household magic machines you ordered from here to Wimbledon City?"
"I can't say for sure." Ambassador Hakan shook his head slightly. "But if we calculate it according to the transportation capacity of a large freight magic locomotive, it would cost thirty gold coins to make a trip."
"Thirty gold coins, right? Then have you ever calculated where these thirty gold coins are mainly spent?" Xu Yi asked again.
Ambassador Hakan frowned, thought for a moment, looked at the map Xu Yi pointed at with his finger, and smiled bitterly: "President Xu, I understand what you mean. At least half of the transportation fee of these thirty gold coins is It’s all spent on the road between Wimbledon and the city after entering our Candela Empire.”
Xu Yi nodded, thinking that Ambassador Hakanin was not so stupid as to be useless.
"The total distance traveled from here to the junction of the Principality of Norton and the Candela Empire is approximately close to 1,500 kilometers, but the total distance traveled from the junction to Wimbledon City is only less than 500 kilometers. The mileage is so different, but the freight is also different. Not much. Ambassador Hakanin, I believe you should know why this difference occurs?”
Ambassador Hakan smiled bitterly and nodded: "Of course I know. There is no other reason than that the roads in our Candela Empire are so bad. Those bullshit mud roads are usually so-so, but when it rains, they are simply terrible. It’s just impossible to walk. Five hundred kilometers can be covered in just half a day on the road here, but within the empire, it takes at least two full days.”
Seeing Ambassador Hakan's full of resentment, Xu Yi smiled slightly, thinking that it would be good if you understood.
"So the road I plan is to connect from this junction to Wimbledon City. If this road is successfully built, it will save a lot of time and freight if goods are transported from here to Wimbledon City in the future. Ha. Ambassador Kane, don’t you think this is good for you?”
Ambassador Hakan glanced back and forth several times at the section of the Kandra Empire pointed by Xu Yi, and nodded slowly.
"If there is such a road, it will be very convenient. But President Xu, if this road is built, the entire journey will probably be close to 500 kilometers. Your New Flying Chamber of Commerce will have to invest at least one million gold coins?"
"Money is not a problem." Xu Yi smiled and shook his head. "The main problem is how to make this road successfully built. Ambassador Hakanin, since our Chamber of Commerce is subject to many restrictions in the Candela Empire, we are unable to come forward to build this road. Therefore, whether this road can be successfully built must be decided by you. Come forward. If you are willing, you only need to obtain a permit to build the road. You don't need to worry about other aspects, whether it is funds, personnel or preparations. "What do you think? "
Ambassador Hakan hesitated: "But if I suddenly come forward and say that I want to build such a road, it will definitely make many people suspicious..."
Xu Yi smiled and extended a finger to Ambassador Hakanin: "If it comes to pass, I will personally sponsor you one hundred thousand gold coins as a thank you for your selfless help."
"One hundred thousand gold coins?" Ambassador Hakan swallowed hard and nodded vigorously. "Okay, deal!" (To be continued...)