Olifin finished speaking and was shocked. Several foreign businessmen looked at each other and said nothing. This was a loss-making transaction. It would be fine if they made less money in a business worth nearly two million yuan. But they would admit that they would not make money. They just wanted to pay the 13th Bank and Yuanqi Bank. But the loss was not worth it. They came to Guangzhou across the ocean to make money!

The three foreign companies, Weitmore, are the smallest, Weitmore, who most wants to win this order. He inflated the price from the beginning, just to let Qichang and Olifin climb along the pole and quote a high price. He finally won the order at real price. Even if he didn't make money, he would have to gain the friendship between Thirteen Banks and Yuanqi Bank. However, he never expected that Olifin was even more cruel than him and was willing to lose at a loss. At this price, he would lose at least 200,000 to 300,000 yuan. How could he dare to say anything?

John Green's face looked a little ugly. The price Oliffin quoted was completely snatched from his mouth, which was unacceptable to him. He was hesitating whether to continue to lower the price or to negotiate privately with Wu Bingjian. Unexpectedly, Augustine Held, the shareholder of Qichang who came with him, spoke first: "Qichangxing is willing to accept this order under the same conditions!"

Looking at him, Olifin said in a deep voice: "Sixty-five yuan per ton."

Oliffen does not smuggle ruffians, and has no special friendship with Thirteen merchants. Now Yuanqi Bank has emerged and Yishishi strives to expand trade with the United States. It also involves large-scale business such as large steel mills and railway construction that lasts for decades. Oliffen is determined to seize this rare opportunity.

Reducing five yuan means losing 100,000 yuan more. Helder cursed inwardly and was about to speak, but John Green stopped him with a wink. He realized that Oliffen was determined to win this order, and there was no need to continue to lower the price. The price was lowered, and he was quite passive in negotiations with Wu Bingjian in private.

The price actually dropped to 65 yuan per ton, which was almost half-cut. Yi Zhizu was a big surprise. He didn't expect that such a dramatic change would happen. He didn't have to guess that Oliffen also wanted to compete for this order at any loss. He wanted to establish a good relationship with Thirteen Banks and Yuanqi Banks, and for the order for the construction of large steel plants and railways in the future. This guy has courage and is a rare commercial talent!

Wu Bingjian was not only surprised, but also a little confused. According to his usual style of dealing with business, after the order was sold, he would negotiate with the three foreign companies in private and then make the final decision. He publicly negotiated the price just to understand the market and suppress the price. However, he did not expect that as soon as the negotiations started, the three foreign companies would put on such a tense situation. He vaguely felt that this was not simple.

After pondering for a moment, he looked at Yi Zhizu and said, "The person who tied the bell must be untied. Zhizu, come and make the decision."

Seeing Wu Bingjian let him make the decision, Yi Quzu said slightly, "Mr. Olifin, if you sign this order at a price of 65 yuan per ton, your bank will lose more than 300,000 yuan..."

"The loss is not as great as Mr. Yi thought." Olifin said with a smile: "Many shipyard owners are believers. Eighty yuan per ton is the market price. Olifin is confident that he will get 75 yuan per ton from the shipyard, and lose more than 200,000 yuan per ton in three years. Olifin's losses start.

Thirteen Banks and Yuanqi Bank are willing to vigorously promote trade between the Qing Dynasty and the United States. As American merchants, they should naturally show some sincerity. The loss of more than 200,000 yuan is considered the sincerity of Olivern Bank."

Congregation? Does Oliffenxing have the background of the American church? Yi Zhizu thought to himself that this matter was investigated. As for the lies behind, he automatically filtered it. After pondering for a moment, he said: "Oliffenxing can show such great sincerity. On behalf of Thirteen Banks and Yuanqi Bank, I hope that the trade between the Qing Dynasty and the United States can be based on win-win. Only with win-win, the trade between the Qing Dynasty and the United States can be stable, lasting and expanding continuously."

After saying a lot of nonsense, he got into the topic, "Since the market is 80 yuan per ton, the order will be signed at a price of 80 yuan per ton. As for the artillery and commissions installed on the ship, even if it is a bonus, since the sea ship is delivered in installments, the deposit will be paid in installments."

As he said that, he glanced at everyone present and said, "Qichangxing, can Weitemoxing accept these conditions?"

John Green and Wetmore were both overjoyed in a daze. Yi Zhizu intends to let the three foreign companies take over the order together. Although this price cannot make money, and if it is not done well, it may even lose money for artillery, but it can win Yi Zhizu's friendship. What is this loss?

As long as the foreign businessmen here are not blind, they can see Wu Bingjian's deliberate cultivation of Yi Shizu. In addition, Yi Shizu himself is the dual identity of the 13th Bank and the senior class of Yuanqi Bank, and if he previously proposed to build a large steel factory and a railway, as long as he was not stupid, they can see that Yi Shizu will definitely be an important figure in the trade between the Qing Dynasty and the United States in the future.

The two of them nodded quickly and said, "It's totally acceptable."

Seeing that Yi Zhizu intends to distribute the order to the three of their businesses, Olifin was slightly disappointed but soon became excited. Yi Zhizu was unwilling to take advantage of it, insisted on win-win results, and deliberately attracted the three American businesses in Guangzhou. Obviously, it was indeed to expand trade with the United States!

After thinking about it, he smiled and said, "Mr. Yi, a merchant fleet composed of twenty large merchant ships worth thousands of tons is extremely conspicuous in the ocean. Moreover, it comes from the wealthy East. Pirates active in the ocean will definitely be crazy. For the safety of the merchant fleet, I strongly recommend that Mr. Yi purchase four more gunboats to escort the merchant fleet."

Yi Zhizu was quite unwilling to buy sail warships. In his impression, the era of steam armored warships should be not far away. It is not cost-effective to spend money to buy sail warships at this time. However, the merchant fleet was really worried that it was not escorted by warships. Besides, there were two warships that were convenient for training as soon as possible. After a moment of pondering, he asked: "What is the price of gunboats?"

Hearing his question, Olifin was secretly happy and hurriedly said: "The merchant fleet is all merchant ships with more than 1,000 tons. The escort gunboats are naturally better than fast patrol ships. In terms of rapid patrol ship construction, America is unmatched and can compete with the British Navy. The Constitution has defeated similar British warships twice."

"Constitution"? Yi Zhizu raised his eyebrows. He had an impression of the United States' sailing warship that had served the longest at sea. He immediately asked: "How much is the cost of the 'Constitution'?"

"The Constitution is a double-layer ship shell with a displacement of more than 2,000 and a costly construction." Olifin said carefully: "The price of shipbuilding has increased significantly now, and even the calculation of artillery will cost at least 400,000 yuan."

Four hundred thousand! Yi Zhizu frowned. This warship is not ordinary expensive. Even if you only buy two, it will cost 800,000. Ten merchant ships only cost so much money.

Seeing him frowning, Olifin hurriedly smiled and said, "The fast patrol ship built by the Navy Shipyard is very strong, with a general tonnage of about 1,500 yuan, and the unit cost is about 150 yuan per ton. The price can be controlled at about 250,000 or 60,000 yuan." Mobile phone users, please visit http://m.piaotian.net
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