Chapter 542 Buying a Ship

After Zhao Yue took Annie away, Le He turned his head and asked the soldiers beside him, "What did he say that I won? If I win, I can get 20% of his annual tax!"

The soldier said, "General, why are you confused now? If you win, it means that the robber's fleet will not retreat and will continue to attack us. We can't survive the death. How can you get the money if you are dead? Even if you get the money on the spot, you don't have to spend it."

Le He patted his head and scolded, "It's so poisonous! It turns out that this guy dug a big hole and is waiting for me to jump in!"

The news of the withdrawal of the robber fleet had been sent back to the governor's mansion of Saraxing when Zhao Yue and Annie had just left the military base of the space station. The governor and his officials and staff waited anxiously for the news. The holographic image of Lehe's assistant on the other side of the military base appeared in the battle conference room: "The governor Ladies and gentlemen, through the efforts of the Marquis and General Le Ho, the robber's fleet has retreated, the space station is safe, and Sara Star is safe! The Marquis and his wife are now on their way back."

Hearing the news, the governor and other officials cried with joy on the spot, and the battle conference room immediately thundered. At this time, the governor clenched his fists and said to the secretary, "Come on, release this news immediately, so that the whole people of Sara's Star know that the robber's fleet has retreated, and there is also a coalition. The court will report what happened here immediately!"

"Yes, Governor! Your Excellency, are we going out to meet the Marquis and his wife? The secretary said.

The governor patted his forehead: "Oh! I was so happy that I almost forgot such an important thing! Gentlemen, hurry up and follow me to welcome the return of the Marquis and his wife!"

When Sarah was attacked by the bandits' fleet for several hours, and then the news that the robbers were repulsed by the Marquis of Yiyong and General Le Wo spread to the center of the Iron-blooded Empire, the whole court was shocked! You should know that this bandit's large fleet has risen in recent years. It often robs houses on the borders of various countries, and runs away in the shortest time. Often when the fleet of the political axe army arrives, the robbers have already robbed it and has fled a long time ago. It has never failed. Among them, the defense force is stronger than the military base of the Sara Star. There are many thicker planets, but only Sarah succeeded in repelling the bandit's fleet.

This news spread all over the Star Alliance countries in an instant with wings. Many countries have been poisoned by this bandit team, and they have robbed countless pieces of property in recent years. There is at least a fixed range for pirates to rob, and this robber fleet is completely a bandit. Wherever they go, they don't follow the rules at all, and their whereabouts are erratic and haunted! Now this robber fleet has finally suffered defeat. You know, it is difficult to survive in this robber fleet with the defense power of a planet! Sarah Star not only survived, but also until the robbers took the initiative to retreat.

For a while, the righteous brave marquis of the Iron-blooded empire, Zhao Yue, the lord of the Sala planet, and General Lehe of the Sara Star Military Base were known as Zhongtian. The leaders of many countries sent congratulatory telegrams to the emperor of the Iron-blooded Empire, saying that they would send people to learn from the scriptures, hoping to get the help of the brave marquis and General Lehe.

The Emperor of the Iron-blooded Empire was very happy and immediately ordered Zhao Yue and General Le He to return to Beijing to report his duties. In the edict, it was also mentioned that the cabinet would be instructed to reduce and exempt the taxes of Sara Star next year. Zhao Yue immediately announced the news to the whole people of Sara Star in the name of the Marquis's Palace. When the people on Salaa got the news, they immediately sang and danced and gradually restored order.

After repelling the robber's fleet, Sarah returned to normal again. Fortunately, there was no loss. After the incident, only three or two kittens jumped out to make trouble, but they were soon caught.

The recruitment of Star International Shipping recently established by Zhao Yue has basically come to an end. Now it has entered the stage of personnel training and training. The order of ships of the transport fleet and the escort fleet has been negotiated, but there are still some disputes about the price. Zhao Yue said when receiving the report from the housekeeper: "Well, You invite them to come over, and I'll talk to them in person!"

"Okay, my lord!" The housekeeper promised.

In the evening, these ship manufacturers came together. Zhao Yue asked them to sit down and said, "Gentlemen, this is the first time I have dealt with you in business. The price is indeed a little high. Don't you want to do business with me in the future?"

One of the businessmen said, "Your Excellency, as you know the current situation, there has just been an incident of robbers attacking Sara, so in terms of raw materials, the price has risen a lot. If we don't raise the price, we will not only make money, but also lose money!"

Another businessman said, "Yes, my lord, the key is that you need to be in such a hurry, and the quantity is huge. We don't have so many raw materials at all!"

Zhao Yueyi waved his hand and said, "Guys, you should know that everyone is from the countryside. It is said that distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. In the idea that the fat water does not flow out of the field, I handed over such a large order to you. If it is at the current price, I might as well give the order to several domestic companies with strong strength and technology. Thick ship manufacturers, at least their prices are not so ridiculously high!"

Hearing Zhao Yue say this, several businessmen gathered together and whispered for a while, and then a businessman said, "Your Excellency, after discussion, we decided to reduce the original price by 10. What do you think?"

Zhao Yue shook his head and said, "One is too little, at least three layers!"

Several people's faces changed, and they all scolded secretly, "Isn't it too cruel?"

A businessman said, "Your Excellency, it's impossible. Not to mention that we can't even buy raw materials at this price, we have to compensate for the salary of employees and machine losses!"

Zhao Yue said, "But my housekeeper told me that he has contacted several other ship dealers in China. They have such a price, which is 20% lower than the price you gave! Am I crazy? I don't buy them. How much money do I have to buy yours? It seems that we can't negotiate this business. Go back!"

Several people were shocked. Now all the details have been finalized, and the final price issue has not been negotiated. If they don't buy it, won't everything they have done before be in vain? Of course, they know that the price Zhao Yue said is a little exaggerated. Other domestic ship manufacturers are at most 20% lower, which is definitely not as low as 30% as Zhao Yue said. If Zhao Yue's need is not too urgent, if they have to work at night, the overtime pay of employees is not a small amount. They are also willing to negotiate this student with 20% lower than the original price. I mean.

One of the merchants gritted his teeth and stood up and said, "Your Excellency, I have decided on your business. The price is 20% lower than the original. This is the lowest price. In addition, I will give you five years of free maintenance! I hope you can give me this business!"

"Are you crazy?" Several other businessmen screamed.

Zhao Yue laughed and said, "It's not that he's crazy, but that you don't have this courage!"

The businessman said, "Your Excellency, can you allow me to discuss with them? I believe I can convince them!"

Zhao Yue stood up and said, "Okay! My time is very tight. I'll give you ten minutes at most!" After saying that, he walked out of the reception room.

After Zhao Yue left, the businessman said, "Do you know that you can't do this business even if the price is low now?"

"What do you mean? Will the Marquis force us to do business? I asked quickly.

The man said, "Now, if we don't do it, we will offend the Marquis. Although he may not be a swind with us, don't forget that we are in his territory now!" As long as he expresses his dissatisfaction with us, those officials will trouble us in two or three days? We can't offend him for such a little money! Besides, the Marquis didn't press the price too much. At the price I just said, although we didn't make money, we didn't lose money, did we? We don't do this business to make money, but to get the favor of the Marquis! Think about how much is the tax on the whole Salar in a year? That's hundreds of billions of iron and blood coins! Even if we work for ten lifetimes, we can't make so much money. We have won the favor of the Marquis. What business can adults not take care of us in the future? You are just too pettish! I don't care what you do. Anyway, I've decided to do this business, and I'll do it at a loss!"

After listening to his words, several people were silent for a while, and another businessman said, "Okay, I did it too!"

The other two people decided to do it. They had no choice but to continue the business.

Ten minutes later, Zhao Yue came in and sat down and asked, "Guys, have you thought about it?"

The first merchant who agreed said, "Your Excellency, I have convinced them that we have done this business. According to what I just said, it is 20% lower than the original price. What do you think of five years of ship repair and maintenance for free?"

Zhao Yue looked at this guy and said with a smile, "Yes, you still have a little vision. You can see much longer than them!" I don't care about such a little money, but I can't waste money, can I? This business is finalized as you said! You can rest assured that the Marquis and the government will definitely give you the best investment environment for businessmen. Under the premise of discipline and law-abiding, as long as there are officials who embarrass you, I will immediately write a letter to impeach them!"

Several businessmen were overjoyed and said, "Thank you, my lord!" In fact, the business investment environment of the Iron-blooded Empire is very good, and the laws are also very complete, but there are privileged classes everywhere, and there are many officials who use their powers to make profits.

(to be continued)