Beiyang reactionaries

Nothing at all.

How much money was lost.

This time, on the contrary, the Japanese businessman obtained amazing benefits.In just one year, Japanese businessmen have made tens of millions of profits in the tung oil business alone, and even now the profits continue to rise.Originally, the money should have been earned by the British businessman, but because the Japanese stepped in, the British businessmen were furious.

However, it was too difficult for Britain to fight the war in Europe last year, so there was no matter of air control over China, and it also did not want to offend Japan too much, so it endured.In fact, the UK now does not have the energy to manage China's affairs.The first world war dealt a great blow to Britain.However, Britain is the world leader after all. Although the First World War is not over yet, it has come to an end.Britain believes that now is the time to interfere in China's affairs.

"Mr. Wood, I don't quite understand what you mean."

"General Duan, why is this so? Originally, the tung oil business in Sichuan has been in charge of businessmen from the British Empire, and the cooperation between us is also very pleasant. However, the general handed over the tung oil export business to Japanese businessmen last year. Including bristle The business was originally handled by the merchants of our British Empire, but now it is all in charge of Japanese merchants. We opened a branch in Wanxian, which was originally a good thing for Sichuan, the general, and our merchants of the British Empire. But after enjoying the benefits of the Wanxian switch, General, you have excluded all the merchants of our British Empire. Isn’t that what you Chinese often say? I think it’s immoral.”

"Hahaha."

Duan Xun laughed loudly when he heard Edward Dowood's words.

damn it.

If it weren't for the fact that although Britain suffered heavy losses in the First World War, it was still the world leader, Duan Xun would have liked to kick this kid out.These British foreign firms are all just speculative bastards, earning an astonishing price difference in the middle.But after earning so much money, they couldn't create much value in Sichuan.

Duan Xun needs foreign funds, because he hopes that they will invest the funds in the industry and develop Sichuan's industry.Rather than these foreign firm models.These foreign firms ruled China's trade before, took advantage of the information asymmetry between China and foreign countries, and took advantage of the opportunities that Chinese businessmen could not directly establish relationships with foreign markets, making a fortune in the middle.For example, the price of tung oil purchased in China is several times different from the price in the international market, and sometimes the difference is even more than ten times.

You can see how much profit there is.

Of course, if you hate it, you will hate it. Now is not the time to offend the British.So after Duan Xun finished laughing, he still said seriously: "Mr. Wood, you can't blame me. I want to support my troops, but I don't have any money in my hands. I know that tung oil and pig bristles are more valuable. So I I just hope that the purchase price of tung oil and bristles can be increased so that I can earn more money, but none of you British merchants want to increase the price. I had to sell to Japanese merchants, and they happily increased the price by 50.00% Mr. Wood, do you know how much benefit the Japanese businessman will bring me every year by increasing the price by 50.00%. At least I can earn more than 600 million yuan. This money can allow me to feed an army of 4 to [-] people. You said How would I choose."

Listening to Duan Xun's words, Edward Dowood complained in his heart.Sure enough, he is a typical Chinese warlord who only knows about money and money, and only knows how to feed the army.

"General Duan, we can also raise the price."

"Mr. Wood, I can only say that you are late. I have handed over the export rights for the past five years to the Japanese side in exchange for their support for my arms."

"Is there no room for negotiation? General Duan, we can raise the price and pay more than the Japanese merchants. And we can also provide the arms that Japan can provide. Our weapons are better than Japanese weapons."

Edward Dowood was a little anxious.

Because the profits of tung oil and bristle are getting higher and higher, the demand for them in the international market is also higher and higher.But these two things, in the current international market, most of them come from Sichuan.Originally, how many foreign companies lived on these local products from Sichuan. If they were squeezed out by Japanese businessmen like this, they would not be able to accept it.Seeing Japanese businessmen making a lot of money, how could British businessmen not be jealous.

"Mr. Wood, let me tell you the truth. I bought weapons from Japan, bought a lot of machines, and borrowed loans from Japanese banks. If I break the contract now, what will I do with the money? I have other issues with Japan. There are a lot of collaborations, and I can’t cancel them all.”

Edward Dowood knew that what Duan Xun said was not a lie.

He knew about it before coming here.Duan Xun has a lot of cooperation with Japan, and Japan also focuses on supporting Duan Xun.The weapons, machines and even technicians that Duan Xun needed were sent to Duan Xun, including loans to Duan Xun.

If it weren't for the support of Japan, Duan Xun's Sichuan Arsenal would not have the current scale.Now the Sichuan Arsenal in Duan Xun's hands has a manufacturing capacity of more than [-] long and short guns a year.Most of it is supported by Japan.

indeed.

It is impossible for Duan Xun to spit out all these.But there are so many foreign firms in Sichuan, and they also have to eat.Do you really want to go to the British government to solve this matter?The British government certainly does not want Japan to intervene in Sichuan affairs.

After all, the Yangtze River is the territory of the British.

Although there has always been an Anglo-Japanese alliance, this alliance is subject to change anytime and anywhere.But if you want to influence the British government, you have to spend a lot of money.So Edward Dowood still wanted to figure it out for himself.

"General Duan, what Japan can give, our British Empire can give you."

"Mr. Wood, I'll tell you the truth. I'm not interested in who I work with, or who I sell my stuff to. I'm only interested in money and arms. Who can help me make money, who can let me I will work with whomever I want to make money. At this stage, it is obvious that I have more benefits from working with Japanese businessmen.”

Duan Xun is a warlord.

Benefits are the most important.For the benefit, Duan Xun can cooperate with Japan today and Britain tomorrow.It depends on who benefits more.Therefore, Duan Xun did not hide his point of view, and told Edward Dowood very directly.

I want money.

Whoever has money, who has arms, and whoever supports me, I will cooperate with whoever.

Seeing Edward Dowood frown, Duan Xuncai said: "However, Mr. Wood, there is no room for change."

"General Duan, please speak."

"Mr. Wood, many of our businessmen here in Sichuan want to import some machinery and equipment from abroad, as well as some technological technologies, drawings, etc., including me of course. I also want to introduce some machines, including mining It’s just that we have a lot of inconveniences in this aspect, if Mr. Wood can help in this aspect, then everything is easy to talk about.”

"Machine? Blueprint? I don't know where it is?"

"There is a businessman under me who is currently producing refined salt. He also wants to set up an alkali factory, and some businessmen want to set up a textile machinery factory, but they all lack the necessary machinery and technology. Of course there are some others. I am not specific. I understand. After all, I don’t understand these things. But those people pay me taxes and help me earn money every year. They have such a request, and I can’t refuse. Mr. Wood, as long as you can help in this regard, then Business can still be done.”

That's good advice.

good business.

What is trade, that is, both sides can sell things is the best.It can not only export Sichuan tung oil and pig bristles, but also sell various machines to Sichuan.It is completely possible to make money at both ends.

However, Edward Dowood did not show a smile, but said with a solemn expression: "General Duan, you are embarrassing me. In the soda factory, many of their technologies are kept secret, and the machines are also limited. Including textile machinery manufacturing, craftsmanship The technology and blueprints on the website are restricted for Chinese businessmen."

"Hahaha. Mr. Wood, the so-called secrecy is because it has not touched their bottom line. There is no business in this world that cannot be done with money. And these so-called technologies are indeed kept secret for Chinese businessmen, but for you, It is easy to get it. Otherwise, I would not look for you. If I can buy it, what do I want from you. Of course, I will not let you go away empty-handed."

Yes.

Don't think that after the new China, foreign countries imposed a technological blockade on China.In fact, at this time, Western powers are also imposing a technological blockade on China.Many technologies that are no longer secrets in the West are kept secret by Chinese businessmen.

Fan Xudong wanted the drawings and technology of the soda factory, but he couldn't get it at all.But Duan Xun believes that people like Edward Dowood will not have any problems in this regard.

As long as he goes out, these things can be obtained.

"General Duan, how will we avoid the Japanese businessmen then?"

"I just sold the export rights of these things to Japanese businessmen. As long as Mr. Wood can make these deals with the businessmen below me, then I will sell these things to the businessmen below me. Then Mr. Wood can make deals with these businessmen. Merchants barter. I have plenty of ways to get you stuff."

"General Duan, I need to think about your suggestion."

"Of course. Mr. Wood, in fact, this business is nothing. I heard that the European war is coming to an end, and then there will be a bigger business between you and me. As I said, I am a soldier. What I need most now is money. It is arms. When the Allied Powers win, they will definitely confiscate the weapons of the German army and dismantle the German machines. At that time, as long as Mr. Wood, you can help me deliver a batch of weapons, the question of money is easy to talk about. Of course, apart from arms, what German I am interested in cars and machines. At that time, it will not be a business of hundreds of thousands or millions, but a business of tens of millions. Maybe in a few years there will be a business of hundreds of millions waiting for Mr. Wood. "

Edward Dowood's heart skipped a beat when he heard Duan Xun's words.

Although for the proud British, they look down on China and the Chinese.But Edward Dowood has been in China for many years, and he is very aware of the strength of local warlords like Duan Xun.

Especially Duan Xun.

As one of the overlords of the Southwest, it controls the three provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou, and its power is still expanding.If Duan Xun's power continues to expand, it will not be a problem for Duan Xun's annual financial revenue to exceed 6000 million or 7000 million. It is even possible that the financial revenue will reach hundreds of millions in a few years.Duan Xun said it was tens of millions of business, not exaggerating at all.And if they also cooperate with the local businessmen controlled by Duan Xun, then the business will be tens of millions every year.

Once you can really get close to Duan Xun, then earning money is really easy.After a few years, it will not be a problem to become the number one rich man in the world.

"General Duan, I will think about it carefully."

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