"Some monopolies, technological innovations, we can't share them with others. However, this kind of investment can also get a lot of profits, but the initial investment is a bit large. And although we have money, we also have a lot of places to use it, if we really take our time and rely on capital to squeeze you too long, we can't wait. So after thinking about it, after we discussed, we decided to cooperate with everyone and share these profits together. It's a win-win. ”

"The iron ore in this country is excellent, and I can be sure and vouch for that. There are also quite a few copper mines. But the country is extremely technologically backward, and a huge part of the tax revenue is still in kind today, you can imagine. ”

"But this country is not far from those countries that use iron and copper. As long as mining is opened there, it can be said that it is very profitable. ”

"When it comes to copper and iron, what I want is to establish a large-scale iron-smelting workshop in Minjun in the form of shareholding cooperation, which can save a lot of capital. The remaining capital can be invested in some overseas mineral smelting industries. ”

"Of course, if you're willing to invest your capital in things like immigration in the Great Wilderness City, that's the best. But I guess you don't want to, so we can't help it, just find a way to make money and use it for immigration and other things. ”

Everyone laughed and said, "Mr. Chen, what you want may not be what we want." We definitely don't want to invest money in the matter of immigrants in the Great Wilderness City. But when it comes to overseas investment and mining as you mentioned, this can be considered, and we can trust your party's vision of making money. If this news comes out before you withdraw from Nanyang, maybe Nanyang's shares will stagnate for a while...... You're sure to think you've found another industry with higher returns and less moral pressure. ”

Jian Chen also smiled: "So, it's a win-win situation." We don't need to invest that much equity because we have a lot of expenses to deal with. As for you, you can also continue to make money with your idle capital. But if we spread out, we will hesitate to invest this one, and none of you will take the lead and will not invest money in the short term. ”

Everyone nodded, and it sounded promising. This is different from Nanyang Company, in addition to the investment of capital, it also needs some people who do this business to invest in it.

However, the only thing to worry about was finally raised.

"Mr. Chen, the question now is if something happens to that small country in the future, will our investment be lost?"

"This ...... It depends on how much money you invest. If the war operation of their countries needs the support of these capital and mining and metallurgical industries, I am afraid they will not have the courage to do so. Whoever wants to seize power must first contact you and get your support. Moreover, there is the question of recognition, and if the nobles of the coup d'état do not recognize it, then the republic does not recognize the right of the nobles who seized power. ”

Probably in order to set the tone for the day when the world is turned upside down, Chen Jian added: "Of course, if one day a revolution breaks out at the bottom, demanding the deposition of the king, the expulsion of overseas capital, the nationalization of the country for the use of the people, the full ownership of natural resources and land, etc., we will withdraw based on our faith." But there will certainly be people who are willing to cooperate with you in the crackdown in exchange for your support. It's just that these things are challenging the old world order, and they will face the joint opposition of all capital, and we will actually rejoice if we can win and stand. ”

The workshop owners laughed and said, "This is a distant matter, and Mr. Chen said that it is a small country, and it is impossible for a small country to change the order of the whole world." Instead of worrying about that, we should worry that one day you will make a big disturbance in China, and then we will flee abroad. But now we can still cooperate, no matter how bad we are, we are better than those serf nobles, right? ”

"That's right. The main reason why I am in a hurry to discuss with you now is that I am going to the capital soon, tell what I have seen and heard along the way, and fight for our overseas policy at the council. So I hope that you will make a decision as soon as possible, and when our envoys are officially on the mission, we can also go together and sign some treaties on mining operations. ”

"In such a hurry?"

"Yes, that's the urgency. If we don't take the initiative and don't move forward, the capital of the rest of Europe will be ahead of the curve. Now Europe has just calmed down, but it won't last long. ”

Chen Jian said very anxiously, saying that this small country in the far north is the unknown Sweden at this time, Gustav is about to succeed to the throne, and urgently needs a large amount of foreign capital and technology to invest in the mining of iron ore and copper ore, and will give great preferential policies.

Sweden has some of the highest grade iron ore in Europe, as well as a lot of copper ore, which is an advantage of natural resources.

On the one hand, organizations need more money to cope with increasing expenses, which is a good opportunity to invest overseas.

On the other hand, giving early support to Sweden would also facilitate the great changes in the situation in Europe in the future, and it would also be possible to control Sweden's future politics with capital as soon as possible, and gain a suitable foothold to get involved in the religious wars in Europe.

Once a Protestant German federation centered on Protestant Sweden emerges, Russia is basically unlikely to become a European steamroller again, and in the face of tremendous pressure from its northern neighbors, even if Russia undergoes smooth reforms, it is unlikely that it will have the heart and energy to look at Europe and Asia, and it will be able to delay Russia's expansion into Asia to a great extent and gain more time.

Anyway, Sweden's navy is far behind, even if the army is strong enough to rise to become a hegemon in the Baltic Sea, as long as the navy is not good, Chen Jian does not have to worry. The navy is not something that can be trained in a day or two, and Russia's resilience is enough to focus on fighting the Russo-Turkish war in the northern war, even if Sweden gains a firm foothold and strangles the upcoming Prussia, it is at most an army power and has no energy to expand overseas.

Moreover, this is a certain overseas investment that will not lose money, and it is necessary to make a good start as the first transaction to attract more people to invest.

In the short term, the price of copper and iron is rising, and it is possible to supply the European market by sea for a short distance, and at the same time establish gun workshops for large-scale arms sales, and forcibly drag the Thirty Years' War to the level of land warfare in the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the long run, the rate of return is staggering, and Sweden can win without help and a lot of capital investment. And once the capital helps, the return will inevitably be a lot, and many more favorable terms will also become part of the loan collateral.

If Sweden could be used as collateral for future tariffs with a large amount of money and weapons before the start of the war, or in the form of a tax package for the customs duties within the control of Sweden after the end of the war, it would be easy to pull the capital of the Nanyang Trading Company into the war in Europe.

As for the rest of the potential value such as the output of values such as treaties, systems, conventions and the guidance of the world system, it is even more immeasurable. It's just that Chen Jian doesn't want to invest a lot of money here, so he can only guide a part of the excess capital in the country to get involved and get the maximum benefit with the least cash and capital investment.

After talking about the situation in Europe with the situation of the disputes between countries a hundred years ago, the people present also felt that what Chen Jian said was right - copper, iron and guns will definitely rise sharply in the near future, and the price of sugar from overseas plantations will definitely not be so high if it only meets domestic demand, so it is indeed worth investing in copper and iron smelting in the long run.

"Ladies and gentlemen, of course, I am not only preparing to jointly invest in mining and smelting in Sweden with you, nor just to establish a large workshop integrating iron smelting, forging, mixing and casting in Minjun, but I hope to establish a new company on this basis."

"Although Nanyang Trading Company has a very high profit, it is impossible to continue to expand its shares for the time being, and even if it does, it may not be your turn. Therefore, let's settle for the next best thing, set up a 'mining, smelting and infrastructure investment company', and pool the capital on hand to do something that will not necessarily yield less than the trade of Nanyang Company in the long run." ”

"In this way, there is no conflict between us and Nanyang, and it is beneficial to Nanyang, which can reduce a lot of constraints, but it is not affected by Nanyang's capital."

"Domestically, abroad, wherever mining, smelting or infrastructure is profitable, we will invest. These investments may have a slightly longer payback period, but they are stable and not as risky as maritime trade. ”

"I'm not afraid to tell you that I have also found a few special minerals overseas, which have a high rate of return, but also require a lot of capital. What it is and where it is, I can't say right now, I can only guarantee that it is true with my personal credibility. I think I still have that credibility. ”

"I invite you here today mainly to talk about these things. In a word, cooperation wins, and competition loses. The truth has been explained to you clearly, and the prospects have also been explained to everyone, and how everyone chooses needs to be considered again. I will spread the news as soon as possible and try to raise more investment. ”

"On the one hand, we can invest in overseas investments with high returns, and on the other hand, we can also invest in infrastructure such as roads, canals, and rail lines between the company's mineral industries."

"As you said, the scattered workshops do not have the desire and strength to invest in the construction of the canal, and the synthesis of a family dividend-based on the share capital becomes valuable and meaningful."

"Moreover, now Minjun is in chaos, many people are getting rich, and many people are more poor than before and pouring into the city. Some canals, roads, etc., can be regarded as helping these people. It's better than you donating some money to be kind, and it's better than these people being encouraged to go back to the days of guild patriarchy, which is not good for everyone. ”

"I know it takes time to think about it, but it's better to decide quickly. When you leave in a while, you can take a look at several investment directions, plans and income estimates for this newly established company, which are still some that can be said now, and some that cannot be said for the time being, will be discussed after the establishment of the company. It can be regarded as a temptation for everyone to make a decision quickly. ”

"All in all, a company is a company, not a fully controlled party property, and we will not go against the interests of shareholders to do things that you think are completely unprofitable, such as immigrating to a deserted city, helping farmers to cooperate, training rural teachers or simple village doctors, etc., we will not use shares to do it, we will use our own profits to do it. I know that is what you are most worried about right now, and we can absolutely guarantee that. ”