Chapter 667: The Steel King’s Enlightenment
“Your Majesty, my lord, long-awaited greetings!” Andrew saluted Purficott seriously, with a cautious and respectful attitude.
"Mr. Andrew, I haven't seen you for a long time. How is your business lately?" Purficott still gave a cordial attitude towards this steel businessman who had a close relationship with him.
Andrew seemed a little flattered and replied with a little fear: "Thanks to you, everything in my steel company is currently running well. Various orders from northern officials have overwhelmed the factory. The production capacity was so high that I had to expand the factory again at the beginning of this year. < br>
In addition, I also invested in two new mines this year. Although they are not large mines according to the current proven reserves, their output has also made my company more interested in iron ore. The self-sufficiency rate reached 40%, further reducing dependence on the New World. ”
"That sounds very good. I have always been very satisfied with the performance of the various steel products you have supplied to the North over the past few years. I hope you can continue as usual." Purficott nodded slightly and expressed his approval to the steel merchant. , also said to him seriously: "What do you think about this bidding?"
Andrew already knew that Perficott split the flying battleship supporting project into multiple subcontracting bids. , find contractors through competitive bidding.
For him, this is actually not good news.
Although it would definitely kill him if he was asked to eat the steel orders for the entire project by himself, but as a businessman, Andrew instinctively did not want anyone to share the cake with him.
Otherwise, he would not have built a steel company that runs through the entire industrial chain of the steel industry, from mining to machinery manufacturing.
Even the 40% iron ore self-sufficiency rate he just mentioned is only for the Northern Branch. In fact, although the remaining 60% needs to be imported from the New World, the mines that produce these iron ores are still his estate.
When he moved his steel company from the New World to the North, Andrew did clear out most of the industry, but he still held an important industry like iron ore firmly in his hands.
It's just that he played a little trick and transferred all the mines under his name to the name of his wife's brother to cover up others' eyes.
In the eyes of others, this may be unfounded worry, but for Andrew, this is just a necessary insurance for himself.
After all, if his investment in the North fails, he will at least have the capital to make a comeback.
But looking at it now, Andrew feels that he may be a little more conservative and cautious, because Perficott's current identity and status are unshakable, and the development of the North is becoming increasingly prosperous at a speed visible to the naked eye.
It can be said that meeting Perficott on the boat and choosing to invest in her was the most successful business that Andrew has done in his life.
The money that the company makes from the North is secondary. The relationship he has established with Perficott, the northern lord, is his greatest gain and wealth.
After all, this is the Lord of the North, the most talented alchemist in the world.
Even if just a little thing leaks out from between the fingers, it is enough to satisfy myself.
Not to mention anything else, the steam rider parts that Andrew has produced for Purficott over the years have become his greatest talisman and property security. After all, no one would take the risk of offending Perficott, the Earl of the North, to seize this deal.
One of them might really be crushed by the steam knights from the North and the military.
So this time, after hearing that Purficott had another big project on his hands, Andrew was naturally fully prepared: "I plan to bid for the production of protective armor for flying battleships and the supply of shipbuilding steel.< br>
Both of these projects are deeply related and closely related to my business, and I also have sufficient experience in this area
As for why I don’t seek more, this is purely based on my ability. Although I have the idea and ambition to become the first steel merchant in Victoria, my company is not enough to support me to take such a big step. ”
Although Perficott has just announced the specific subcontracting information and bidding model, a huge drawing board has been hung up at the reception, which details the information of each subcontracting section, and What it covers
Clear and detailed information is also listed behind each item.
Although Andrew was very ambitious and wanted to take all the orders and projects in one go, after taking stock of his net worth, he found that he had lost one third of his wealth. Can’t eat it.
“It sounds quite humble, I like your self-awareness. "Perfect nodded with satisfaction.
Taking a glass of champagne from the waiter on the side, Purficott sipped it and said to Andrew: "For most people, they always think that as a businessman, you cannot be conservative at critical times.
This idea does not make you want to make more money by gambling. There is nothing wrong. After all, for businessmen, if they want to make money, they have to take risks. Returns and risks increase in equal proportions.
But ambition needs to match ability. Sometimes you admit your incompetence and don't do it. Blindly advancing and choosing to play it steady is a way to better maintain your own profits. A good way to achieve stability. "
"You are right, you should choose high-risk and high-return industries at the beginning, so that you can quickly accumulate initial capital," Andrew told Perficott. He expressed great agreement with what he said, and also expressed his extended thoughts: “But after a person has accumulated a certain amount of capital, gambler-like behavior is not advisable.
At this time, what he is seeking should be a stable and long-term source of income. Only a stable source of income is fixed. , Only in this way can we achieve longer-term development
The same is true for my company. We may be able to make a lot of money from the North every year through your care, Lord Earl, but what if you get tired of it one day? Or one day my company becomes your enemy, what should I do?
Maybe this is what I can think of when facing a doomsday disaster, right? "
After listening to Andrew's words, Purficott looked at him approvingly, then nodded and said: "You are indeed a very excellent entrepreneur and businessman, but as a qualified businessman, You should sell me a noose expensive enough to hang you. "
"Hahaha, my stupid colleagues may really do this, but Lord Earl, do you want to see that your partners are all such idiots? "Andrew counterattacked an army.
(End of Chapter)