Wang Feng didn't know much about the price of the lathe, but by comparing the gold content of the US dollar, one pound was equivalent to 4.8665 US dollars, 5.7 million US dollars, about 1171273 pounds, and more than 3.5 million taels of silver.

Three hundred lathes, each average is more than 10,000 taels, from a modern point of view, it is indeed not expensive, CNC machine tools are often dozens, millions of prices, tens of millions of top technology, hundreds of millions of them, but the lathes of this era are still very simple, whether accuracy or quality, can not be compared with modern times.

If European and American factories use lathes of this price, the cost will rise sharply, no capitalist can bear it, take the full set of automobile factories transferred by Benito as an example, according to his initial offer of five million francs, including lathes and 120 cars, it is only equivalent to 600,000 taels of silver, you know, at that time, the price level in the world was very low, Chinese five taels of silver a year could maintain the minimum living needs of a family of three, and the average annual salary of British industrial workers was fifteen pounds, which was only forty-five taels of silver.

Although Wang Feng had promised Jin Nengxiang to triple the ex-factory price, he always felt that the price was outrageously high, probably more than three times, he was not short of money now, and he also saved the idea of spending silver as much as possible on foreigners, but having money does not mean that he is willing to be slaughtered, and domestic construction also needs a lot of silver.

Wang Feng was embarrassed: "Mr. Whitney, at the beginning, I only needed 10 units of each, but now you have given 50 units, I can understand that the American people are warm-hearted, I am very grateful, but our Democratic Alliance Army has only been established for a year, and it has already laid a big stall." Waste is waiting to be revived, and money is needed everywhere. Your offer is beyond our ability to pay, you see. Can it be cheaper? ”

Whitney showed a helpless expression, and spread his hands: "Mr. Wang Feng, I'm very sorry, this price is already very real, because you and Mr. Jin Nengheng are good friends, and Mr. Jin Nengheng patted his chest and promised that you will definitely accept this offer, so our company took into account the urgency and importance of the lathe for China, and even brought the goods to you without signing the contract and collecting the deposit." This is a great sign of the trust we have in you, and I don't think you're going to let the American people down, right? ”

The words have come to this point, the lathe is indeed indispensable, slaughter it, as long as the goods are genuine, Wang Feng is waiting to respond, "Wait!" Benito stretched out his hand to interrupt.

Everyone looked over, and Benito sneered, "Mr. Wang Feng." The lathes made in the United States are of very inferior quality, the same product has more than twice the life span of our French, and the price is inflated ten times, as an honest French citizen. I really can't stand it, I can provide you with the lathe you want, you only need to add the cost of shipping according to the selling price in the French market. I swear to God, I don't earn you a franc! ”

"You damn Frenchman. Don't talk nonsense! In an instant, every American present burst out of the thunder. There was a fierce light in his eyes, if Benito offered a price to compete, although they were angry, they could accept it, but Benito had already stated in advance that he would not make money, and what would he do if he didn't make money? This belongs to the nature of a-stirring stick, and it is blocking people's money!

Benito was not afraid, and said with a heartfelt speech: "You Americans are the most despicable and shameless, take the turret hexagonal lathe produced by the Whitney Company as an example, the price in Paris is 16,800 francs, which is equivalent to less than 3,300 US dollars, and the price you quoted to Mr. Wang Feng is 23,000 US dollars, and it is a loss to have me, otherwise I will definitely be deceived!"

Don't think I don't know about lathes, a considerable part of our Russell family's industry is related to machinery, just now, Wang Feng and I negotiated an agreement to transfer a car production line, which is only worth four million francs, if it is replaced by you, it is possible to quote 40 million! ”

The Americans, led by Jin Nengxiang, had a blue face and a white face, completely speechless, the industrial products of the United States were indeed very cheap at that time, just like China at the beginning of the reform, this is no way, the economic foundation of the United States is poor, the quality is not as good as the quality of the products of Britain, France and the Netherlands, and even Sardinia and other marginalized small southern European countries are inferior, Europeans do not recognize American goods, if they want to open the European market, they can only take the low-price route.

Take the turret hexagonal lathe listed by Benito as an example, although it was independently developed by Whitney, with complete intellectual property rights, and was a technological innovation at that time, the price was only 3,300 US dollars, and after deducting production costs and shipping costs, the profit was not even 100 US dollars, and it was almost sold at cost price.

Originally, I was expecting to be able to slaughter Wang Feng, but when I ran into an expert-level-stirring stick, what could I do except think I was unlucky? Especially Jin Nengxiang is even more embarrassed, he once stated to Wang Feng that the offer was three times, but the result was close to ten times, this is deception, lack of business ethics, and character problems!

Benito looked at the look of the American, and his heart was extremely happy, his mind was very simple, that is, I didn't make money on Wang Feng, and I didn't allow others to earn Wang Feng's money, I would rather give all the benefits to Wang Feng alone, and we all suffered!

It's like a-stirring stick, stirring and stirring, stirring and stirring, stirring until everyone doesn't make money, so that his psychology can be balanced, the so-called daughter is hard to buy and I am happy, but it is not really a hot intestine in the ancient way, and I am unhappy for Wang Feng!

Wang Feng was naturally happy in his heart, the more he looked at Benito, the more pleasing it became, and he didn't expect that Benito would suddenly rush out as a-stirring stick, but this-stirring stick was good!

"Good!" Wang Feng shouted: "Mr. Benito, I am very happy to buy a lathe from you, the French people have a good plain and create a brilliant civilization, I am full of admiration for France, and I also have respect for the French people, so I will also press these three hundred lathes, the price is up to you, I trust you!" ”

"We French people value the most reputation, please rest assured!" Benito was proud and bowed slightly to Wang Feng.

These two people seemed to have forgotten that Wang Feng had belittled the French as worthless two months ago, but Angelina remembered it, and compared with Wang Feng's expressions before and after, the more she thought about it, the more interesting it became, and she couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

Wang Feng set his eyes on Jin Nengheng again and shook his head: "Mr. Jin Nengheng, my friendship with you is sincere, but you deceived my friendship, and my heart is very uncomfortable. ”

Jin Nengheng hated to dig a hole in the ground, but at this time, he could only sneer: "I am ashamed that Mr. Whitney would quote such a high price, but our lathes produced in the United States are by no means as unbearable as the Frenchman said, but they have not made a name for themselves in the European market, and we can negotiate this price again." ”

Benito immediately waved his hand and said, "Mr. Wang Feng, do you still want to use the inferior lathe of the Yankees?" I advise you, if you get it, you will regret it, that is, a piece of garbage, not even as good as garbage, in Europe, only the most down-and-out factories will buy American lathes! ”

"Shut up, you damn Frenchman!" Whitney couldn't bear it, the American lathe is actually not as excessive as Benito said, the quality may not be as good as Europe, but it is also very limited, mainly because the superiority psychology of Europeans is too strong, and they look down on American goods, but because they cheated Wang Feng on the price before, they lost their confidence, so after they shut up, they were silent.

Wang Feng waved his hand and said: "Mr. Jin Nengheng, I think as a friend, you should have a big mind, I don't mind the small flaws in the price, I am willing to forgive you for being confused for a while, and complete this transaction according to the price negotiated before, what do you think?" ”

"Oh!" Jin Nengxiang suddenly showed a look of disbelief, and sighed: "I'm so ashamed, God will protect you, just do what you want." ”

Jin Nengxiang originally planned for the worst, either Wang Feng didn't want the American lathe, or he pushed the price to a low and unbearable price, after all, the Americans missed the appointment first, and there was a loss of morality, so Wang Feng couldn't do too much, however, Wang Feng complained with virtue!

Five million seven thousand dollars, close to ten times the price, according to the original agreement three times the price, should be around two million dollars, although a third of the cut has been cut, the profit still reached 100 percent, which really touched his heart.

Angelina didn't understand: "Wang Feng, didn't your uncle agree to sell you a lathe?" Don't worry, your uncle's character can absolutely be guaranteed, and he will never deceive you by making small moves in the dark like the Yankees, it is nothing more than waiting for a while longer, why do you still do business with the Yankees? You should not have any of them, and let them bear the loss of freight. ”

Wang Feng smiled and shook his head: "Angelina, I want to believe in Mr. Benito's character, but we Chinese take faith as the foundation of our lives, and we will never break our promises on everything we promise, and when I needed help the most, Mr. Jin Nengheng extended a hand of friendship to me, which I cherish very much and am extremely grateful."

I can't afford to watch Mr. Kim Noh Hyung and Mr. Whitney drag the lathe back to the United States, losing money and being ridiculed, so I am willing to maintain this friendship by fulfilling the contract, even if I suffer a loss. ”

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the foreigners in the room looked at Wang Feng differently, the faces of the Americans showed some shame, Jin Nengheng also sighed again and again, as if he was ashamed of his calculations Wang Feng, Benito's eyes were more appreciative, Angelina couldn't help but throw herself into Wang Feng's arms, and said obsessively: "Wang Feng, your personality is too great, I believe that you will be able to lead China to prosperity and prosperity." ”

"Thank you!" Wang Feng gently kissed Angelina's delicate red lips.

It is indeed Wang Feng's goal to show his faith in front of foreigners, and he hopes to use himself as an example to gradually reverse the prejudice of foreigners against Chinese, but more importantly, he does not want to give up American lathes. (To be continued......)

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