Chapter 605 Take it from Russia and use it in Russia (today
The movie is indeed a good thing.
With the help of his movie machine, Buffett successfully won over Alexei. This Grand Duke was the commander of the Navy. It was he who formulated the ambitious naval development plan. However, due to financial constraints, his plan would not start until 1881.
Implementation, and at this time... Russia had long missed Constantinople, which they had the chance to capture.
Many times, as is the case with many things, opportunities are fleeting!
Now the opportunity is in front of Alexei, it depends on whether they can seize it.
"At present, the whole world - neither Britain nor France can sell you warships. And this is not the most important thing. What is important? Even they do not have such advanced warships. Our "Nanhua Class" is
The most advanced warship in the world at present, this is the most important thing! Your Highness!"
Facing Alexei, Buffett seemed to have once again transformed into the excellent salesman he was back then. It was under his sharp tongue that Nanhua's drugs successfully entered the European market and played a role in the rise of Nanhua.
played an almost decisive role.
After all, the drug business has brought a steady stream of development funds to Nanhua!
"Indeed, the "Nanhua Class" is indeed the most advanced warship in the world. However, Mr. Buffett, you should be very clear that Russia's current financial problems are very serious. We simply do not have the extra funds to buy it, at least it is impossible to buy it.
Several ships, and for the Russian Empire, we were deeply hit by Britain and France. We have no way to confirm that when the war breaks out, you can withstand the pressure of Britain and France and continue to sell warships to us. So, if we purchase it
If so, you must transfer "Nanhua-level" technology to us, of course, including Ming's unique metallurgical technology..."
Although Alexei is a soldier, he is very clever in his wishful thinking! Almost immediately, he realized that the introduction of "Nanhua-class combat ships" would improve the combat effectiveness of the Russian Navy.
But what Russia needs is not simply introduction. In addition to the warships themselves, it also hopes to obtain corresponding technology. This is the most important thing. After all, Russia's technology is too backward. If Russia wants to catch up with European countries, it must persist.
Import technology from other countries.
Only through the continuous introduction of technology can Russia eventually catch up with or surpass European and American countries, including the Ming Dynasty.
Such a warship contains too many new technologies, from new steam engines to new metallurgical technologies. If these advanced technologies can be introduced to Russia, it will improve Russia's technical level beyond what money can match.
That's why Alexei emphasized his financial difficulties. Of course, this is also for bargaining! My finances are so difficult, you must make some concessions on price!
"Your Highness, I am actually a businessman. Compared with the immediate interests, I value the future more!"
Buffett took out a cigar from the cigar box, handed one to Alexey, and then said.
"This time we come to Russia not just to sell our warships, but also for a more important reason, which is to conduct more extensive cooperation with Russia in other aspects."
Alexey, who had just cut off the cigarette butt with a cigar cutter, looked at Buffett with some confusion and asked curiously.
"Oh? Wider cooperation?"
"invest!"
Buffett smiled and took a puff of his cigarette, then pointed out the window with his cigar finger.
"As we all know, Russia's land is vast, and there are countless treasures buried under your ground. If those treasures are mined, not only will we be able to benefit, but Russia will also benefit from it."
"invest?"
Alexei suddenly became interested.
"How much do you plan to invest?"
In fact, Russia has been attracting foreign investment in recent years, opening the door to foreign investors like other countries, but the effect is very mediocre. After all, Russia is too remote, and the domestic railway mileage is short and the transportation capacity is poor. This is also
The ultimate goal of why Russia will overhaul its railways is to improve transportation and promote exports, thereby attracting foreign capital and improving the level of its industrial economy.
And the results have been quite good in recent years. Most of the investments have been in railways. The improvement of railway transportation has allowed Russian grain, timber, coal and other products to be continuously exported to European countries.
Now that I heard that Ming Dynasty was going to invest in Russia, Alexey was naturally very interested. He was interested not only because of the country, but also for personal reasons. As a Grand Duke, he also needed money and needed to make money by doing business.
"Well, 18 million yuan!"
Buffett smiled and said a price, which was also his quotation - the quotation for four "Nanhua-class combat ships".
This price is neither high nor low. After all, in history, the average purchase price of the Zhenyuan class was about 1.4 million taels per ship, which would be about 2 million yuan in silver dollars.
Of course, the price offered by Daming also includes some technology transfer fees. You can't buy it for 18 million and suffer a loss, and you can't be fooled!
Of course, there are additional terms, such as how the shipyards, steel plants and even arsenal equipment that Russia needs to upgrade in order to build new ships need to be purchased from Daming. This is also a big business!
In fact, these are the big businesses that really make money.
Buffett's words made Alexei look at him with some dumbfounded eyes.
Good guy, this investment is quite a lot!
"you mean……"
"That's right, take it from Russia and use it in Russia. We will invest all the funds from this transaction in your country! This 18 million is just the beginning. In the future, we will invest more!"
Now Alexei really couldn't control his emotions. There were many businessmen who came to Russia to sell goods, but they all wanted to take away all the Russian gold and silver. How many people were willing to take all their money again?
Invest in Russia?
No!
No one ever!
"Take it from Russia and use it with Russia. I believe that the result will be a win-win situation! Both of us can get extremely rich returns from it!"
Buffett smoked a cigar and exhaled smoke and said confidently, it doesn't matter whether Baku has oil or not. After all, who is your majesty?
Omnipotent, omniscient...well, His Majesty has never missed a beat.
Oil...if oil is mined in Baku, the investment will be hugely profitable!