Chapter 456 The important thing is to be reasonable!
Chapter 456 The important thing is to be reasonable!
"Brother Zhang, if the seven of us work together, we can definitely take an order. However, what price should we quote?"
One person said in a deep voice.
"The cost price of grain is twenty cents per catty, not counting transportation costs, etc., and the price of grain stipulated by the court is only forty-five cents!"
"The only advantage of this contract is that it is large in quantity and stable. Alas! If we also offer forty-five cents per pound, do you think we can pass it?"
"Brother Wang, actually you made a miscalculation. The price of purchasing grain is thirty cents per catty. The court has been stuck. That is to say, even if we quote forty-five cents per catty, the profit of this catty will not be enough."
Just fifteen pieces..."
"Haha! Brother Zhang, I'm afraid you haven't calculated this account. This order requires ten million kilograms of grain every month!"
"What kind of concept is this? It means that we only have a profit of one penny, ten million catties, which is also an income of ten thousand taels of silver per month!"
"Let me ask you, what kind of business do you have that can make you so much money?
Of course, we have to deduct a certain amount of losses, and there are also some risks, such as food accidents on the road, etc.!"
"So, if we control the profit to ten cents, which is the price of forty cents, and quote it, then we will make a profit of one hundred thousand taels of silver a month!"
"We took out the profit of 50,000 taels of silver and treated it as a loss. Even if the grain of 50,000 taels of silver was spoiled on the road, we still made a profit of 50,000 taels!"
One person said in a deep voice.
kindness!
Hearing what this person said, these people were instantly shocked. They never imagined that such a low profit could make so much money!
"That's right! One thing we have overlooked is that the imperial court requires a large amount of food. In this case, let's just quote forty cents!"
"Wait a minute, don't forget, the imperial court collects grain at thirty cents per catty. If we also charge thirty cents per catty, I'm afraid we won't be competitive enough!"
"How about this? Let's quote forty-two cents per catty. Leave two cents free. When we collect the grain, it can be more expensive than the court's!"
One person suggested.
"It makes sense! This time we are just running for one contract. If it fails, we will downgrade it later and run for a second contract!"
Everyone nodded.
A result has been negotiated here, and around, there are some teams of two or three people, and there are also ten people who gather together to discuss the price.
After half an hour of discussion, these people filled out the form and handed it in. After the officials from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War received the order, they turned around and walked in.
When everyone saw that the officials had left, they began to talk to each other, some were complimenting each other, and some were talking about the results of the auction.
Officials from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War gathered together and discussed with various quotations. Lin Fan stood aside and watched them quietly.
He must come to this election campaign in person, otherwise, the people from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War would not know how to campaign.
"Yes! Your Highness, this order seems very sincere, and his price is also the lowest. It only costs thirty cents per pound!"
“Did anyone quote thirty-five cents per pound?
At such a price, if you don’t do it right, you may lose money!”
"Haha! Some people just like to take a gamble. This price is the most beneficial to us. Your Highness, how about giving this first order to him!"
The official from the Ministry of Revenue said with a smile.
But the officials of the Ministry of War had gloomy expressions. Among these lists, some of them clearly stated how much profit they would give to the officials.
This is so fucking infuriating!
This food is for the soldiers in the army. These people give so much profit to the officials. Can their food be good food?
"Haha! I see that the officials of the Ministry of War don't seem very happy. Why don't you tell me why you are angry?"
Lin Fan did not answer the question from the Ministry of Revenue, but looked at the officials from the Ministry of War and asked.
"Your Highness, look here, this person's order actually raised the price of grain to fifty cents per catty, but wrote a profit of ten cents for the officials of the Ministry of Revenue!"
"This is too much! The soldiers in the army kill the enemy with blood, and what they want to eat is good food, not a tool for them to make profits!"
The Ministry of War official said angrily.
The official from the Ministry of Household Affairs said hurriedly: "Haha! Colleagues from the Ministry of War, please don't be angry about this matter. This campaign is held in a closed election. It is inevitable that some people will be suspicious and think of this method!"
"Don't worry, our people in the Ministry of Finance will never cooperate with such people!"
After hearing this, Lin Fan said in a deep voice: "Do you know why I adopt a secret campaign method? Don't I know that an open campaign method will convince more people?"
"Because what we want in this campaign is the right order, not the cheapest order, like this order worth thirty-five cents per pound!"
"You have said it yourself, he will probably lose money himself. If he loses money and cannot provide food, should we punish him or not punish him?"
"If the soldiers in the army are hungry, what will happen even if the nine tribes are wiped out?
Therefore, this kind of order should be abandoned immediately!"
"However, the list mentioned by the Ministry of War official just now is extremely suitable. The amount of fifty cash is definitely a high price. Moreover, it also explains the profit of ten cash given to the official of the Ministry of Household!"
"If I'm not wrong, this person is definitely a noble from a large aristocratic family, and he is extremely powerful. Therefore, he has a method when bidding, which benefits the household department and leaves enough profit margin for himself."
"Just choose him, and the profit of ten cents will be divided equally among the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs!"
After Lin Fan finished speaking, all the officials from the Ministry of Husbandry looked happy, while the officials from the Ministry of War all looked dissatisfied.
"Your Highness, this will cultivate unhealthy habits among officials!"
"Your Highness, the Ministry of Revenue itself is in charge of the money bag, and you are still encouraging their evil tendencies. This is not good!"
The official from the Ministry of War said solemnly.
"Haha! What you said makes some sense, but you don't understand human nature!"
"Do you think this prince doesn't understand you?
In fact, the income of you officials is not high, and you still have to support a large family!"
"For this kind of money, just make some money, don't delay important things, I'm not an unkind person, that's it!"
Lin Fan said with a smile.
"Yes! Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
The official from the Ministry of Revenue said hurriedly.
With the words of the prince, no matter how much money they make this time, it will be reasonable and legal.
After hearing this, the officials from the Ministry of War could only shut up. After all, what Lin Fan said made sense and they could not refute it!