Chapter 20 Acquisitions
"President Xu, our Chimera Chamber of Commerce intends to acquire your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce for a total price of 76 million gold coins, this is an agreement, please take a look. ”
Looking at the thin agreement handed over by Otov, Xu Yi was stunned for a long time, first looked at Russell, saw that he looked calm, and then looked at Otov, and found that his expression was serious, and then he was sure that the other party did not mean to joke.
However, after taking a second look at the agreement in Otov's hand, Xu Yi still felt extremely ridiculous in his heart.
After a long time, the reason why this Otov did not say a word during the meeting just now was not because he was reluctant, but because he did not need to talk about any cooperation with the new flying merchant at all.
I have to buy your new flying chamber of commerce in full, what cooperation do you need to talk about!
Xu Yiwei frowned, pondered for a moment, and reached out to push the agreement open.
"I'm sorry, Director Otov, but I don't have any plans to sell the New Flying Chamber of Commerce right now. ”
Otov's expression remained unchanged and pushed the agreement back again.
"President Xu, there is nothing to lose to you by taking a look. If you are not satisfied with the conditions, we can negotiate again. ”
"No, I have no intention of doing this at all, there is nothing to negotiate. Xu Yi's tone was resolute, but he still maintained a smile on his face.
After all, the Chimera Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber of commerce in the mainland, and if possible, Xu Yi still hopes to cooperate with the other party, and if he can, he will not be offended.
Moreover, judging from the sudden intention of the Chimera Chamber of Commerce to acquire the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, it can also be seen that they are not disdainful of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, on the contrary, they should attach great importance to it, otherwise it would be impossible to move the mind of acquisition.
"President Xu. I'd better take a look at it. Good for you. Otov did not speak. Russell on the side spoke.
Xu Yi glanced at Russell in surprise, thinking to himself that the Chimera Chamber of Commerce wants to acquire the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, what does it have to do with you and the deputy chief of staff of the Candela Imperial Naval Staff?
However, considering that the Chimera Chamber of Commerce, as the largest chamber of commerce in the continent and the largest chamber of commerce in the Candela Empire, must be inextricably linked with all forces within the Candela Empire, it is not unusual for Russell to cooperate with the actions of the Chimera Chamber of Commerce.
After a moment's hesitation, Xu Yi took the agreement from Otov's hand.
Russell and Otoff looked at each other and smiled. They sat down separately and waited patiently for Xu Yi's response.
When Xu Yi watched the agreement, he seemed to be very attentive on the surface, but in fact he was very careless.
The Xinfei Chamber of Commerce had condensed all his hard work and ideals, how could he possibly sell it.
And even if these factors are put aside, it is impossible for Xu Yi to agree to the price of 76 million gold coins offered by the Chimera Chamber of Commerce alone.
The net income of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce this year may exceed 30 million gold coins, and as long as there are no accidents in the next few years, it will only continue to grow significantly.
Seventy-six million gold coins may seem like a lot, but in fact, it is only a figure that the New Flying Chamber of Commerce can earn in two to three years.
With such a small amount of money, you want to buy the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce?
Xu Yi can only say that although the Chimera Chamber of Commerce sees the potential of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, it still underestimates the strength of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.
The contents of the agreement did not surprise Xu Yi. The main idea is that the Chimera Chamber of Commerce hopes to acquire the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce for a total price of 76 million gold coins.
Among these acquisitions is a piece of the new flying business that is currently owned. It includes the technical information of each processing plant, research institute, all employees, and various magic machines......
To put it simply, it was to package and sell the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce to the Chimera Chamber of Commerce, leaving Xu Yi with only his private estate in the Duchy of Stantin.
After roughly scanning this agreement, Xu Yi couldn't help but let out a sneer in his heart.
This Chimera Chamber of Commerce has a really big appetite, and it doesn't leave the slightest room for itself, it seems that even if they have a certain understanding of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, they don't know enough.
Seeing Xu Yi close the agreement, Otov finally showed his first smile since seeing him.
"After reading it, President Xu, if you think there is no problem, let's sign the agreement. ”
Xu Yi looked at Otov in wonder, wondering what kind of brain circuit this guy was, and why did he look like he was sure to sign this agreement?
"Thank you for the kindness of the Chimera Chamber of Commerce, but I'm sorry, I still don't have any idea of selling the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. Xu also had to answer the head. "Director Otov, if you are coming to discuss cooperation with us on behalf of the Chimera Chamber of Commerce, I am very welcome. But if you're just here to negotiate an acquisition...... Then I don't think there's any need for us to talk about it. ”
After saying this, Xu Yi unceremoniously put on a posture of sending off guests.
Otov's face sank slightly: "President Xu, don't you really think about it? You can think clearly, being able to be favored by our Chimera Chamber of Commerce is something that countless chambers of commerce on the Sainz continent dream of." If you miss this opportunity, you won't have any chances in the future. ”
Xu Yi took a sip of tea and smiled without answering.
Seeing that Xu Yi actually put on this attitude, Otov's face became a little heavier, and he turned his head to look at Russell.
Russell smiled a little embarrassedly, and said to Xu Yi: "President Xu, Director Otov is right. To be favored by the Chimera merchants, that is the luck of you and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce. You'd better think about it. ”
Xu Yi can not give face to Otov, who has been arrogant from beginning to end, but he has to estimate Russell's face somewhat, and he groaned a little when he heard the words, but he still shook his head firmly.
"Don't think about it. Lord Russell, I thank you for bringing the representative of the Chimera Chamber of Commerce, but the idea of selling the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce is not on my mind at any time, so I will not talk about this matter. ”
Seeing Xu Yi's resolute attitude, Russell could only reluctantly turn his head to look at Otov again.
Otov snorted coldly: "President Xu, I hope you can think about this consequence clearly. I'll give you another month, and if you change your mind, feel free to contact us. ”
Ignoring Xu Yi's reaction, he left directly.
There were only Xu Yi and Russell left in the room, Russell hesitated for a moment, and did not leave with Otov, but thought about it and showed a wry smile to Xu Yi.
"President Xu, I just thought that the Chimera Chamber of Commerce also hoped to come to discuss cooperation with your Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, but I didn't expect ......"
Russell sighed and shook his head, looking a little remorseful.
Xu Yi twitched the corners of his mouth, thinking that you didn't have the slightest surprise when Otov made the request just now, but now you shirk that you didn't know in advance, who are you fooling?
However, this kind of thing does not need to be debunked, Xu Yi nodded noncommittally, and changed the topic: "Lord Russell, let's talk about business." What do you want to discuss with me this time?"
Hearing Xu Yi ask about business, Russell took a breath, his spirit was shocked, and he nodded and replied: "Of course, it's about the new type of fleet we have formed. Chairman Xu, the three frigates you provided are now officially in service with the Royal Navy, and with the support of the technicians you provided, they are in good working condition, and the Navy is very satisfied with these three frigates. But...... There's a catch. ”
"Please. ”
"In addition to the magic guns that come with these three frigates, they are not equipped with any other types of military magic machinery equipped on your New Flying Chamber of Commerce escort fleet, so they are still a little inferior in terms of firepower after all. It's a lot stronger than the combat ships we've used before, but it's not as good as your New Flyer Escort Fleet. So in order to get the most out of these three frigates, I want you to be able to provide other military magic machines with the same equipment as well. ”
"Lord Russell, if I'm not mistaken, I raised this question when I first sold these three frigates to you. But the reason why these three frigates are not equipped with other types of military magic machinery is because you voluntarily refused, is it none of our business?" Xu Yi retorted.
"This ......," Russell smiled awkwardly. "At the beginning, the price you offered was two million gold coins for a frigate equipped with other military magic machinery, but it only cost one and a half million gold coins without assembly, and the price difference is still a bit big......
"Wouldn't it be better to say that you are poor......" Xu Yi muttered in his heart, nodded, and asked again: "Then are you willing to accept this price difference now?"
"I can't say that I fully accept it. After all, it would cost 500,000 gold coins just to add some military magic machinery to a frigate, which is a bit excessive. Well, what do you think of adding a 200,000 gold coin?"
"Two hundred thousand gold coins?" Xu Yi's eyes widened exaggeratedly. "Lord Russell, are you kidding? 200,000 gold coins is not enough for us!"
"President Xu, this is why you are not kind, right?" Russell shook his head. "It's just some simple military magic machinery, how can 200,000 gold coins still lose money?"
Xu Yi snorted coldly: "Do you think it's not a loss? That's good, you can solve it yourself." ”
Russell's brows furrowed deeply, but surprisingly he did not continue to argue with Xu Yi, nor did he engage in any bargaining, but after pondering for a moment, he stood up.
"Okay, President Xu, since the price can't be negotiated for a while, let's talk about this matter later. In addition to discussing the installation of military magic machinery, there are some other things that need to be discussed with you. Can you take me on a tour of your shipyard? ”
Xu Yi felt strange in his heart.
This Russell should not be a person who will give up so easily, and the addition of weapons and equipment to the frigate should also be something that the Candela Imperial Navy values very much, why did he just not continue to talk about it so indifferently?
Contacting Otov just now, Xu Yi always felt that the arrival of Russell and others this time revealed a strange atmosphere.
What is the idea of the Candela Empire? (To be continued......