"Because in my opinion, our great France is already the highest glory." In response to Ann's ridicule, Alphonse replied plausibly without blushing or breathing.

"Salute to you, my devilish boss, it seems I have to talk more with our Dutch friends." An replied with a wink.

"That's right. If possible, I hope to confirm an itinerary next month so that we can bring two new cannons, visit Amsterdam, and customize a ship of my own." Alphonse nodded.

Tao.

"Or iron mold?" Yasuo interrupted temporarily.

"Let's make a sand mold first and make a sample. Then when our gunner comes, we can let professionals comment on it." Alphonse smiled.

"Okay." Yasuo nodded, and then followed An to leave their work, leaving Alphonse to continue studying the list of retired soldiers that Alfred collected for him...

"Your Majesty the Duke, have you ever heard of the Mauler Civil Defense Equipment Workshop?" In an office in Paris, a well-dressed gentleman stood in front of Pierre Michel Letelly, Lord Privy Seal of His Majesty Louis XIV.

He asked humbly in front of Duke Ai.

"Moeller? Someone seems to have mentioned it." Duke Letelier has so many things to do, it is impossible to pay attention to a small workshop, but he also has many things to do, and Duke Letelier naturally has his own way of making people think that he knows everything.

His words: "Civil defense equipment? It's such a covert name, for fear that we won't know that it is producing weapons?"

"They are not just producing weapons, but a kind of rapid-fire cannon." Jean-Baptiste Colbert, who was standing at the bottom, said with a smile: "You may not believe it, but their artillery has been exported to Britain, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

Western countries, large in quantity and excellent in quality."

"Oh? Tell me about it." Huge quantities and exported to various countries are the words that Count Colbert likes to say, because it means taxation, and these are also the words that Duke Letelier wants to hear, because the national fiscal deficit has reached

Unacceptable.

"A rapid-fire cannon that is very similar to a Falcon cannon. It is said to be a weapon specially used to fire grapeshot. If there are enough sub-cannons, two rapid-fire cannons can pour down the firepower of an infantry battalion in one minute." Kolber.

The count smiled.

"How much? An infantry battalion?!" Although Duke Letelier was only a judge, his eyes widened instantly. Two cannons are as good as an infantry battalion?

"One minute or more will not work. After all, artillery cannot be fired infinitely." Count Kolber shook his head and said: "Such a short firepower cannot be used on the battlefield."

"So... it became civil defense equipment? Let me guess, it was used to fight pirates? Well, when it was docking, it was suddenly covered by an infantry battalion. That was definitely the day of judgment for the pirates." Letelli.

Duke E immediately guessed its purpose.

"Its original intention is indeed this, but the most glorious result was that it was used by privateers on the Spaniards." Count Colbert immediately told the Spaniards a joke. After hearing that the Spaniards were interested in this cannon

Turning a deaf ear to the situation, the Duke of Letelier was speechless and a bit gloating about the outcome of being exploited by the privateering merchants.

"Sir, you think you can impose heavy taxes and let all countries pay the bill?" Although Duke Letelier knew that Count Colbert actually preferred to squeeze out profits slowly with a slow knife, he was still afraid that he would directly impose heavy taxes and destroy the hens that laid golden eggs.

Just kill the chicken and get the eggs.

"No, I think we should support them?" Count Colbert said with a smile: "They can make high-quality artillery, so there is no problem with technology and equipment, and they can also supplement and strengthen France's military strength.

But it is artillery after all. If there is state-owned capital involved in guiding and supporting..."

The Duke of Letelier had to admit that Count Colbert was a wizard. The other party had already begun to lay golden eggs. If taxes were increased, it might cause hens to have difficulty in giving birth. What if he became the owner of the golden hen? Think about it, if Louis

His Majesty the Fourteenth has participated in an investment of 100,000 livres. As long as he only accounts for 60% of the share, what is the difference between it and a heavy tax of 60%? No, it is much gentler. After all, the price will not increase, right? Moreover, it is protected by the country and has its own

With Count Colbert's care, this is of course support!

"Your proposal is very constructive. How much do you think would be more appropriate?" Duke Letelier asked.

"Although it is not clear, it is said that the price of this product is around 60 livres, but in fact it is a 6-pound gun, which means there is half of the profit in the middle. We assume that the factory gets half of it, then every

One artillery piece is a profit of 15 livres. As far as I know, the current production is 180 pieces/month, and it will be increased to 360 pieces/month. When I want to invest in shares, I can calculate it as 360 pieces. This is

A monthly profit of 5,000 livres." Count Colbert made his calculations clear. "I have an immature idea. It probably accounts for the annual dividend of livres. This only requires an investment of 300,000 livres.

After all, the policies support businesses with considerable profit feedback, so an annualized rate of 10% is reasonable."

"You can take a closer look. I think its productivity should be more than this. After all, the number of artillery used by the British to deal with the Spaniards should be dozens. After all, the number of 6-pound guns must be sufficient.

." Duke Letelier concluded from a simple question of probability that Alphonse's rapid-fire cannons have extremely high output.

"You are right. After all, this is a huge market. With our investment, it would be more reasonable to have a production of 500 artillery pieces a month. And we have invested in equipment, so we should have a higher proportion. Lever

Your annual dividend should be achievable. Of course, this means investing at least 500,000 livres." Count Colbert frowned. After all, it is an artillery workshop that has just started, and it makes six-pound cannons.

If this kind of small product that cannot be sold on the market is harvested too harshly at one time, will it directly lead to bankruptcy?

"500,000 livres. Sir, you can examine the other party. You can invest up to 500,000 livres. After all, if the profit of the 6-pounder cannon is not enough, why not increase the product variety? For example, 9-pound or 12-pound?" Kolber

Your Excellency smiled and said, if His Majesty Louis XIV's 500,000 livres were invested in Alphonse, then Alphonse should at least give His Majesty Louis XIV livres in return every year, and he would also be able to get at least livres from it.

Er, and Count Colbert should also be able to get 8,000 livres. Although this is not a big number, it is indeed something that can be taken into consideration.

"Don't worry, I will arrange manpower to contact the other party as soon as possible." Count Kolber nodded, and the next step was to arrange manpower to talk to Alphonse. Of course, he also hoped that Alphonse could make the most of the business.

Possibly bigger...

"Bardis de Gaulle, it's hard to believe that a nobleman with de in his name, a 27-year-old major officer, would actually retire?" Alphonse took the best resume among all and handed it to the side.

Alfred asked: "Mr. Alfred, do you have any insights?"

"Badisse de Gaulle, from Cologne in the south, was born in the De Gaulle family. His ancestor, Messier de Gaulle, made outstanding contributions in the Hundred Years' War. Since Charles IX awarded Gaspard De Gaulle a hundred years ago,

After receiving the Order of Chevalier, they fell instead." Alfred glanced at Alphonse meaningfully, and at this moment Alphonse instantly understood: the problem still lies with the Bourbon royal family, and the Bourbon royal family continues to do so.

After all, it is naturally not very influential in the ancient aristocratic lineage; especially at present, the Bourbon dynasty has only experienced two generations, Henry IV and Louis XIII. So it is conceivable that all the heroes of the previous dynasty, such as De Gaulle

The Le family, such as the Moller family, can get away as far as possible. For example, the Moller family refused to be drafted three generations ago, and now they are squires and businessmen. Although the De Gaulle family joined the army, the end is already visible.

Even if he is a major, he still has to get out. In this way, it is understandable why Badis de Gaulle chose Alphonse, because he chose the Moller family. In a certain situation, everyone is a remnant of the previous dynasty.

My own people...

"Let's make an appointment. I'll meet him alone tomorrow." Since he is "one of his own", Alphonse naturally chooses him as much as possible. After all, he will help improve the initial 16-pound artillery, and trust is also very important.
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"Yes." Alfred gave a slight salute and left. Alphonse thought for a while and found that nothing happened, so he also went out to the newly listed artillery factory "Moeller Civil Defense Equipment Workshop" to inspect the trial production of prototype guns.

situation.

At this time, the workshop was not like an artillery factory at all, but more like a carpenter's workshop. In the open space in the middle of the concave building complex, there were four or five carpenters planing wood. Mr. Antoine was beside him and Yasuo Chris.

I don’t know what they were arguing about, but the other two master craftsmen, Old Culler and Mountbatten, were squatting there and watching the carpenters plan wood...

"Master Moller!" As soon as they saw Alphonse coming to inspect in person, Old Culler and Mountbatten immediately ran over to show their courtesy. This big boss is like Jesus on earth. In the previous 3 to 40 years of their craftsmanship, they had

The highest monthly income was only 10 livres, and after the young owner came, they got 27 livres in the first month, and last month, they got a full 60 livres.

Foer's income, this is clearly the Son of God sent to save them!

"Mr. Moller!" Antoine and Yasuo Chris, who quickly ended the quarrel, also came over to say hello.

Before they could continue talking, Alphonse raised his hand to stop the two people from talking. Instead, he looked at Old Culler and asked, "What were they arguing about just now?"

"It's Mountbatten. He thinks there is a difference in how much hand-made fusiliers are. We are going to use them anyway. He wants to get molds to cast them directly. Mr. Antoine and Mr. Yasuo hold the opposite opinion." Lao Ku

He lowered his eyebrows and replied smoothly.

"That's right. We not only need to cast molds, but also prepare two sets, one for the 16-pounder cannon and the other for our rapid-fire cannon. This allows us to reasonably increase the selling price and obtain a higher price.

Profit." Alfons directly waved his hand and said: "Of course, after all, the 16-pounder gun has not been finalized yet, so let's cast the flintlock mold for the rapid-fire gun first, which can be regarded as accumulating experience."

"Did you hear that? Damn it, you almost affected our ability to make money!" Yasuo Chris complained loudly to Antoine.

"Okay, okay, that's the decision. The fusiliant engine should be installed on our sub-cannon, so that we can let customers choose by themselves. The price of the sub-cannon with the fusiliant engine should increase by 1 livre. Even if

Our original customers can also buy sub-cannons to get upgrades. For each fusiliator, you will share a share of 5 sous. Well, according to the current contribution, Mr. Antoine is holding back, and there will be no more;

It’s 1 sous. Yasuo supports it and should be rewarded. You can get 2 sous. As the proposer, Mountbatten, you can also share 2 sous.” Alfonse continued to wave his hand to stop the four people from talking:

"This is my final decision and I will not accept any objections. I hope everyone understands that our goal is more money, and we want to think of more ideas to increase our profits, and then submit them. For investments within 100 livres, I
Chapter completed!