People in the Republic of China start from building a top power

Walking on the small road, Chen Shiyin sighed: "It's a pity, your Huayin Shipyard's manufacturing capacity is already very strong, but it can't be realized in a short time."

"Oh, what General Chen said about the 160th Army is true."

A wry smile appeared on Zhou Tai's face, and then he said, "When we mention this, we have to talk about the technicians.

You also know that the hardware facilities in the shipyard are now complete and can meet the manufacturing conditions of various ships, but in many types of construction, our own theoretical technology is not yet mature.

In short, there are not enough engineers.

To build a ship requires mature technical theories and corresponding construction drawings. General Chen, you should know this better than me.

But our people are not yet capable of designing large ships, and can only build ships of the thousand-ton class at most. "

"Well, it is indeed a problem."

Chen Shiyin agreed.

Of course he knew that the manufacture of a ship required a qualified technician to design and command.

This is like a project that requires a chief engineer, or a qualified designer. Without such personnel to conduct overall command and design, no matter how good the hardware conditions are, it can only be a display.

Just like building a house, at least there must be blueprints first. If someone knows how to lay the foundation first and then build the walls, it will definitely not work if you build it indiscriminately.

Regarding this point, Huayin Shipyard actually has the opportunity to make a breakthrough.

Now there are many British engineers in the shipyard, and they have the technology of designing large ships in their hands, but after staying here for a long time, these British engineers have not taught this technology to the workers in the shipyard.

Chapter 616: Final Crude Oil Purchase Negotiation

Thinking in his heart, Chen Shiyin sighed.

"Manager Zhou, those British technicians, still refuse to disclose the blueprints in their hands?"

What Chen Shiyin said was naturally about the blueprints for the construction of a [-]-ton freighter.

He knew about this a long time ago, so he asked this question.

Zhou Tai smiled wryly: "General Chen, those British technicians, they have been designing [-]-ton freighters a long time ago.

Hmm... It started about half a year ago.

By this time, their blueprints should have been finalized long ago.

But I got some news from the group headquarters. Those guys seem to be waiting for the group to sign some oil purchase contract with them.

Only when the contract is finalized will they be willing to take out the drawings. "

"This bunch of crooked nuts are really worthless!"

Chen Shiyin said sarcastically.

On this matter, Chen Shiyin could understand the thoughts of those Britons when he thought about it with his big toe.

To put it bluntly, I want to use the drawings in exchange to force Huayin Group to do business with them.

Regarding this, Chen Shiyin said helplessly: "This matter depends on your President Su's decision.

Based on what I know about your President Su, he is not a character who likes to be manipulated by others. If Britain uses such conditions to forcefully exchange business opportunities, your President Su may not agree. "

"What General Chen said is true, but this is something that cannot be helped."

Zhou Tai was also very helpless.

"At present, all kinds of equipment in the shipyard are complete, and the workers in the factory have basically learned the theoretical knowledge under the training of foreigners.

If they really build a ship by hand, they will not be bad.

But the problem now is that we lack ship designers for large ships. Without them, everything is just empty talk. "

Hearing this, Chen Shiyin was also a little helpless.

Speaking of which, he also hopes that Huayin Shipyard can break through the barrier as soon as possible. He also thinks that after Huayin Shipyard has built enough ships, he can sell some to the navy.

Chen Shiyin knew that the prices of the weapons sold by the Huayin Group to the army were astonishingly low.

Dozens of dollars for a heavy machine gun, hundreds of ocean tanks!

This is simply a matter of weight!

Therefore, Chen Shiyin also expected that after the Huayin Group built enough ships, their navy would be able to follow suit.

After all, the armaments needed by the navy, no matter what battleships, cruisers, gunboats, frigates and other ships, the price is often in the tens of millions.

If the Huayin Group can sell them at a discounted price, then the navy's annual military expenditure will also save countless.

But now it seems that this wish is difficult to realize temporarily.

Chen Shiyin had no choice but to comfort him and said, "There is nothing you can do if you are in a hurry. It depends on how you, President Su, make a decision. What's more, the country is developing rapidly. I still don't believe it. Without these british guys, we can't solve it by ourselves." Design problem~々!"

"General Chen is right!"

A firm look appeared on Zhou Tai's face.

He believes that based on Su Yun's foresight and the current domestic development, this problem will be resolved sooner or later.

……

Here in Hainan, when Zhou Tai was feeling helpless because of the constraints from Britain, in Jinling City, Dong Cheng had already approached Lampson to discuss with him about the purchase of oil.

On this day, Dong Cheng personally found Lampson in the British Legation.

The two sat opposite each other at the table, Dong Cheng didn't talk nonsense, and said straight to the point: "A few days ago, your country stated that it would sell a batch of oil to Huayin Group.

I have already consulted the group headquarters for this matter, but Mr. Su thinks your price is too high, so in terms of price, I hope your country can offer some discounts. "

Immediately, Dong Cheng didn't give Lampson a chance to speak, and added: "The price you gave was only fifteen pence before, but this time your price is fifty pence.

This price is more than three times higher than before, which is really unacceptable to us. "

Hearing this, Lan Pusheng clapped his hands and said: "Mr. Dong Cheng, you should know that the international crude oil price has risen a lot, and the oil sold by Britain to your company needs to be transported across the ocean for you.

And the cost involved..."

"Stop, Mr. Ambassador!"

Before Lan Pusheng could finish speaking, Dong Cheng interrupted him.

What transportation costs and the like, it sounds like Lampson is making excuses for them to charge high prices again.

So Dong Cheng said directly: "Mr. Minister, we have already known about your actions at the Hainan Shipyard.

Let me explain in advance that the group will not spend more than three times the previous price to buy crude oil for a cargo blueprint of a [-]-ton ship. "

"Mr. Dong Cheng... We have no such intentions. Design drawings and our business are two different things."

Lampson waved his hands, trying to explain.

But at this time, his expression was a little stiff.

Both sides knew this matter well, but Dong Cheng said it in front of his face, which made him feel a little ashamed.

After all, using the blueprints of the ships to negotiate cooperation with the Huayin Group forcibly is a bit like buying and selling by force. It’s okay to talk about it when everyone doesn’t open their mouths.

Dong Cheng got up directly.

At this moment, his attitude became a little tough.

For this business, he has come to Lampson more than once.

The task Su Yun gave him was to keep the price down as much as possible, but the old man seemed to be determined, and every time he either set the price of 51 barrels, or played Tai Chi with him, emphasizing various reasons.

But this time, Dong Cheng no longer had the patience to listen to him, and simply said: "Mr. Lan Pusheng, there are some things you and I know very well, I don't think I have to show my cards, right?

In the past few days, I have come to discuss the price with you, which is also the meaning of Mr. Su.

But everyone's time is precious, and Huayin Group is not being taken advantage of. If you continue to insist on the previous price, then Huayin Group can give up the design drawings of the [-]-ton freighter.

As for crude oil, we will go to the Americans to buy it at worst.

Mr. Lampson, I believe that the crude oil merchants in the United States will not miss this large order of 1 million yuan. What do you think?

There are also freighters of higher tonnage. After the business negotiation with the Americans is concluded, we can also pay and ask them to find someone else to design.

I want to hire a designer again, it can't be higher than the extra money spent on crude oil this time, right? "

Now, Dong Cheng had a showdown.

To deal with this old fritter, Lan Pusheng, the other party will not change his attitude unless he speaks harshly.

And Huayin Group does have the capital to do so.

Britain is not the only country that sells oil in the world, and they are not the only ones that can design freighters. For these things, the United States can also find people to replace them.

And this point, Lampson also understands.

Seeing Dong Cheng like this, Lan Pusheng got up quickly.

This is a large order of 1 million yuan. If the negotiation fails, he will not be able to explain it to the country.

"(King's)' ‖Mr. Dong Cheng, why do you bother? We have cooperated for so long and know each other well. Why do you bother to find Americans?

Among business partners, acquaintances are more trustworthy. "

Dong Cheng smiled when he heard this: "Then Mr. Lampson, what price is your country willing to offer?

Please be happy this time, otherwise our group would rather give up this business. "

"Well……"

Lampson pondered slightly.

Before the negotiation started, he didn't expect Dong Cheng to be so straightforward.

But now that the initiative is on Dong Cheng's side, Lan Pusheng can't hold back the other party's psychological expectations.

So Lan Pusheng had no choice but to ask: "Then Mr. Dong Cheng, what is the price your company can accept? If you make a price, I can discuss it with the domestic side."

Dong Cheng was waiting for this sentence, but he still pretended to think about it and said: "In this case, you can communicate with Britain.

The price of a single barrel of crude oil that we can accept cannot exceed [-] pence at most.

If the price cannot be reached, the group will not consider it. ".

Chapter 617: Return of Silver

Inside the British Legation in Jinling City, Dong Cheng was negotiating with Lampson about the oil order.

When Dong Cheng came before, Lampson always used various reasons to deal with him, trying to kill the price of crude oil at [-] pence per barrel.

But this time, Dong Cheng directly threw out his trump card, and stated that Huayin Group can only accept a price of [-] pence per barrel at most, otherwise it will not be considered.

After hearing the price, Lampson couldn't help touching his chin.

To be honest, the quotation given by Huayin Group made him somewhat unacceptable.

The price gap between thirty pence and fifty pence per barrel of crude oil is too big for them.

What's more, last year's crude oil price was indeed very sluggish, and the crude oil price dropped to a very low level.

However, since 34 years, international crude oil prices have rebounded.

The current international crude oil price is around forty pence per barrel.

The quotation given by Huayin Group is 20.00% lower than the average price of international crude oil. This kind of bargaining is really a bit ruthless.

After thinking for a while, Lan Pusheng considered it carefully: "Mr. Dong Cheng, your price is really low, and the current international crude oil price is more than this price.

Do you think your company can raise the price a little more?Everyone is doing business, and we also need to have some profits to earn. "

"Ha ha."

160 The corner of Dong Cheng's mouth twitched.

"Then I would like to ask Mr. Minister, the price of fifty pence you quoted earlier, why didn't you consider the international average oil price?"

"..."

Lampson's expression froze.

The average price of international crude oil is about [-] pence a barrel, and the price they gave before was purely to make more money.