Harpy's hearty answer made John stunned, and he just mentioned that such a large order is paid in installments, and few foreign banks are willing to do it.

A target equipment, but thousands of guns, as well as some attached equipment, the whole of Shanghai, it is estimated that there are only four or five that can sit down, most of the funds of these foreign banks are occupied, some are invested in stocks, no one is interested in this project, this intention has been shelved since the Governor of Liangjiang put forward, John just said casually before, but I didn't expect that such a small foreign bank that has just been established in Germany and the United States will have such great courage to take a target thing, you know, This standard is a real full standard, 2,500 long guns, as well as short guns and machine guns and other ancillary equipment, worth about 400,000 yuan.

John's hand shook slightly, and the previous slight caution was dispelled in an instant, whether these guns were obtained from the handles installed in China, or from the German side, people with such strength were not able to reach out to him as a deputy of a foreign bank, even if it was the Lihe foreign company itself, it would not be rash, and more would go to the country to inquire, and before the problem was clarified, it could only be put aside.

John came this time, with the task of exploring the German and American foreign firms, in the interior of the Lihe foreign firm, no one will feel that there is a problem in the middle, the establishment of a small foreign firm, in Shanghai, too much, received this big news, more or less estimated that the power of the German and American firms, is really very strong, is the great enemy of the Li and foreign firms.

"John, how's it going, when is the introduction!" Harpy was waiting for John's answer, a business of 400,000 yuan, only half of the payment, there is also 200,000, this money can greatly solve the current problem.

"Ahh What did you say? ”

"I'll talk about referrals!" The harbby gestured and made the appearance of a gold coin.

John's heart moved, he forgot about the matter of Lihe and the foreign company, if the benefits were done, the Lihe foreign company made it clear that this single business, not to do, he didn't expect to get the Harpy's promise, the investigation is only one aspect, but money, more important, the intermediary fee, even if it is one percent, is also 400 pounds, which is definitely not a small amount of money for him in Shanghai, this garden house, is only 1200 pounds, this is nearby, a good house, It's still possible to find a suitable place and build a small apartment.

The role of money is huge, not to mention the pound sterling that is more expensive than gold, and soon, John found the governor of Liangjiang, and with the help of the background of Lihe and foreign companies, he summoned them together in the banquet hall of the Zhonghui Hotel.

Before leaving, Yang Yuanzhao looked at the information of the Liangjiang Governor collected by the Harpy from the channels of the foreign bank and the Yang family from the country, the Liangjiang Governor Ruifang, a native of Manchuria and the White Banner, was one of the senior officials of the late Qing Dynasty, more inclined to foreign affairs, supported commercial operations, supported the constitutional monarchy and the Wuxu Reform, and was a relatively clear person in the late Qing Dynasty, he was still Yuan Shikai's son and daughter, and his daughter was married to Yuan Shikai's son Yuan Kequan.

In the history of later generations, in the Xinhai Revolution a few years later, Ruifang was also the fuse that triggered the road protection movement, and on the way to Sichuan with the Hubei New Army, the New Army mutinied, was killed by revolutionaries, and was later sent to Wuhan for street parade.

In 1907, the Jiangsu New Army was established, a total of two associations were set up, 17 and 18 associations, with such developed economic conditions in Jiangsu, the current two associations and four targets of the new army, in the view of the Swiss side, some are not enough, he is ready to expand a association, at present, only a part of the funds have been raised, first do a good job, find a lot of foreign firms, have not received any reply, when they are in a hurry, but they got a date with the foreign firm.

Rui Fang attached great importance to it, and took Xu Shaozhen, the commander of the ninth town, as well as the governor of Jiangsu, the political secretary and other high-ranking officials, to the Zhonghui Hotel, because he was a foreign lord, he did not maintain the arrogance of a high-ranking Manchu official, especially when John brought Harpy in, he took the initiative to come forward and salute.

John is familiar with China, quietly, but Harpy is a little restrained, after the guest and host sit down, John directly to the point of expenditure, the execution of this transaction is the German and American foreign firm.

Rui Fang was stunned for a moment, slightly disappointed, Demei Foreign Bank, he had never heard of this name, his eyes swept over John and Harpy, in this era, foreign liars have appeared, if it weren't for John is deputy class of Lihe Foreign Bank, maybe he would have brushed his sleeves away.

John sat there silently, the matchmaking thing, he had already done it, whether this business could be done or not was none of his business, his eyes glanced at Harpy, wanting to see how Harpy handled it.

Harpy stood up and said calmly: "I know you are a little worried about our German and American foreign firm, but we can pay on delivery for this business!" ”

Cash on delivery, four words on the ground, everyone, including John, were stunned, this era of foreign companies, large orders are prepaid, there is no foreign bank, will be a one-time purchase of more than a dozen, or even millions of goods, waiting for the slow sale, large quantities of goods, mostly predetermined, and then the rest of the surplus before scattered sales, before in the German and American foreign firm, he was still a little skeptical, what kind of strength does German and American have, now it seems, I am afraid he can really come up with a standard material, otherwise, hundreds of thousands, through guò Europe slowly turned around and transported over, which is not the cost of the general.

Rui Fang was also a little moved, he is not those stubborn old masters, on the contrary, he has a very deep understanding of foreign affairs and foreign trade, the other party's approach, firstly, is extremely atmospheric, and secondly, it also minimizes their losses, which has never been given to them by foreign banks, and the idea of no interest slowly fades, squinting at Harpy.

Xu Shaozhen has always paid attention to Ruifang's expression, as a subordinate, of course he understands the boss's thoughts, and asked, "Our conditions?" ”

"Of course, it is satisfied, half of the goods are paid on delivery, and the rest can be paid in two years!" Harpy said calmly.

Xu Shaozhen squinted at the Swiss side, the Swiss side did not have any expression, he was familiar with the character of the Swiss side, he knew very well, there was no objection to the talk, and said with a smile: "Mr. Harpy is really refreshing, then let's take a look at the goods, as long as the quality is determined, we can sign the contract immediately!"

As soon as Harpy waved his hand, naturally some of the guys from the foreign company brought the sample guns, the rifles were selected from the Commission 1888 and Mauser, the pistols were of course Bai Langning 1900, and there were some sabers, bullet belts and other accessories, because this newly built standard was an infantry standard, so the 75 guns were not brought up, and only Makqin was taken out.

Rui Fang didn't move, Xu Shaozhen waved his hand, and several entourages stepped forward to check, they were Xu Shaozhen's personal soldiers, Kong Wuli didn't say anything, he was also old in the army, it only took a few minutes to complete the inspection, and quietly walked to Xu Shaozhen's side and said something, Xu Shaozhen ran to Rui Fang to bite his ear.

Harpy is sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai, and sure enough, after Xu Shaozhen finished speaking, Rui Fang said: "Okay, as long as it is of this quality, we accept it all, I don't know when you will be able to deliver it!" ”

"Anytime!" A fluttering sentence verified John's conjecture, sure enough, the strength of the German and American foreign companies is strong, at least in Shanghai can already mobilize a target material at any time, as for the Swiss side, their expressions are a little embarrassed, the negotiation has not yet been carried out, and the conditions mentioned have not been mentioned, the other party can say that the supply at any time, one hand to pay, one hand to deliver, this let him how to proceed.

However, China's officialdom, even if it is an embarrassing scene, there are people who turn, and sure enough, an attaché stood up, diverted the topic, and then became more and more broad, Harpy wanted to guide the topic several times, but was quietly turned away, and after more than an hour of nonsense, no one said anything, and then Ruifang and others walked away.

Harpy had never gone through such a battle, he looked at this qiē in amazement, and couldn't help but turn around and ask John, "What the hell is going on, is it negotiated, or has it failed?" ”

"Harpy, be calm!" John said with a smile, as if he didn't care at all, an attendant came in a hurry and handed a piece of paper to Harpy, only three big words were written on the paper, Harpy's Chinese is very lazy, but the ordinary numbers are still understood, a three without a head, what does this mean?