Under the introduction of the maid beside him, Lorraine Hill greeted the leaders of these chambers of commerce one by one.
After a while of greetings, the girl finally got to know everyone present. Among them, people from four large chambers of commerce and seven medium-sized chambers of commerce came to the banquet.
Sitting at the head of the long table, Lorraine Hill lightly clapped her hands, and then one by one the maids brought the prepared fruits, food and other items.
Since the main purpose is not to eat, most of them are snacks and light fruits.
After another polite conversation, the topic finally came to today's topic.
"About the chamber of commerce behind you, Miss Mecia, can you briefly disclose it?"
Finally, someone asked out of curiosity.
"Our chamber of commerce comes from the distant Southern Islands. Since it was established not long ago, it is normal for people to not know about it."
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"As for the name, you can call us 'Black Rabbit'." Because the goods mainly come from the Rabbit Ears tribe in the Tisilan Mountains, Lorraine Hill chose this name.
"'Black Rabbit'? It sounds like a fairy tale, and it really arouses endless reverie." Several presidents of large chambers of commerce mused thoughtfully.
Such a name has a very casual feel, but once you are familiar with it, it will have a fantasy and magical style, which is very consistent with the goods they sell.
It seems like a fantasy product from a fairy tale wonderland.
Nodding slowly, expressing their tentative approval of the name, these people began to ask about various details of Lorraine Hill, such as the specific output per year, processing time, transportation costs, losses, whether there is a return service, and how to ensure and guarantee the quality.
Payment, payment settlement cycle, and a series of other issues.
It's not that I deliberately embarrass this charming girl, it's just that as a businessman, it has become a professional instinct to understand the information and check the authenticity.
Fortunately, Lorraine Hill had prepared for these issues before she came. After all, she had actually been the eldest lady of the Chamber of Commerce. She knew everything about it and explained it in detail, which dispelled many people's doubts.
It is not that I have never encountered such scammers before, but scammers are scammers after all. They have never really run the industry, and some details will always reveal their flaws.
After confirming that nine out of ten of the girls did have corresponding chambers of commerce and industry behind her, the expressions of these people gradually relaxed, and some conditions were relaxed.
"If Miss Mecia agrees, then we are willing to pay 1,000 extraordinary gold coins to obtain 8 standard goods."
The so-called standard goods refer to the agreement just made. One piece is 2.1 meters wide and 36.6 meters long. Its quality is at least Excellent Silver level. If it is better, the price can be increased appropriately. The price will be increased by 15% for each liter of a small section.
That is, the rare silver grade will be 15% more expensive than the former.
"Yes, and I don't need to charge a deposit for the first transaction. But in the future, at least 20% of the deposit must be paid, because the production process of moonlight cloth is lengthy, and we also need to resist risks." Lorraine Hill blinked.
, talking about relatively harsh conditions.
In fact, it's not that I'm short of money, I just want to use this competition to make a selection, because I'm selling to anyone, so why not find a better customer.
As for raising prices, we won’t do it for the time being. This will be done later when it becomes popular or when the market responds well.
Several businessmen present looked at each other and nodded to express their acquiescence. The harsh conditions that Lorraine Hill considered were nothing to them. If the other party didn't mention anything, being too 'kind' would actually cause them to feel uneasy.
How can there be a businessman doing a loss-making business? If he is so favorable and kind, he may have some ulterior motives. As for the higher the price, the other party will make more money. This is a trivial matter. Everyone has worked through it step by step. In the future
There are opportunities to find out each other's bottom line on prices and production conditions.
After getting started, several other chambers of commerce also determined the quantities they needed and signed corresponding contracts.
After that, the banquet entered a more relaxed second half.
"Have Miss Mecia been to the Empire before? It seems like you know a lot about many things?" A businessman asked curiously.
“I’ve been here with my classmates before, but I haven’t lived there for a long time, so I understand part of the situation.”
"Oh, that's it. It seems that Miss Mecia is very knowledgeable. I always feel that you have a poetic temperament when you speak." Another person also praised with a smile.
These people's interest slowly shifted from the commercial goods just now to this lovely and charming girl.
"Are you now taking over the management of the Chamber of Commerce from your father?"
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"Can I take the liberty of asking if you are married?"
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"Actually, I have a nephew who has just graduated from Emenas. He is about the same age as you."
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"The empire is not stable now. If Miss Mecia is short of guards, we can provide some help."
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"The Pascal Family? This topic should be treated with caution. In fact, our Blue Province emerged a little earlier than the Land of Oz, and we have always stayed away from the Pascal Family that replaced the Land of Oz."
After drinking some wine, several businessmen became a little tipsy and began to talk about some past events.
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"Because of the exquisite clothing, we can always deal with those noble families, so we have maintained a certain degree of independence at the foot of the red dragon and will not be annexed."
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"In the eyes of some big nobles, the Bhaskar family is actually very young."
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"The Salius family in the west and the Griffin Principality even competed with the Cang Yue Kingdom for the fertile Gaodan Plain."
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"The unicorn family, that is, the ancestor of the Landsworth family was really a poet. His moving voice and appearance impressed the beautiful elves and gained the favor of the unicorn in the forest. Then with the help of a group of friends,
With his help, he established the initial territory, and he is considered the luckiest among the four great dukes."
"In ancient fairy tales, unicorns are synonymous with luck."
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"We don't know much about the Trey family. These northern jackdaws are naturally indifferent and indifferent. They are the kind of people who will stay in the middle of banquets, and they rarely participate in the empire's court interactions."
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"Rurna Country? This one is familiar, because it is in the southern border. In the past, if you wanted to attack, you would have to fight Rurna. But then the Frost Alliance was destroyed, and many mages were recruited. Now some spinning machines have been improved by them.
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"Actually, we don't hate new technologies, because they can greatly reduce costs. We also like those mages who have created new industries that can lay golden eggs."
"It's just that because of the empire's system, we are destined to be a silent existence. If we develop too prosperously, we may become fat in the eyes of some great nobles."
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"You can make some small boutiques, such as luxury goods, to serve the big shots. But if it becomes popular, it's best not to try this kind of thing."
"It makes your situation extremely dangerous."
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"Ahaha, Miss Mecia, you don't have to worry so much...A high-quality supplier like you is actually something everyone likes."
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"If you encounter a little trouble, we can help you to be a little accommodating."
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After chatting, Lorraine Hill slowly sketched out the general ideas and pursuits of these businessmen in his mind.
People's pursuit of promotion is gradual. After possessing certain assets, they will inevitably seek a certain social status and political voice. However, it is a pity that the structure designed by the empire did not make room for such a position for businessmen.
It's no wonder that they would stick together to keep warm, otherwise the chamber of commerce with a lot of wealth would become an arbitrary cash machine for the nobles.
So, can such a group become a partner?
As the oppressed people of the current imperial system, they do have the need and intention to resist, and they have a common purpose for the time being.
But as businessmen, they are inherently unstable and easily influenced and shaken.
However, just like a sword, whether it is good or bad depends on whose hand it is held in. In the future world, commerce and trade are essential, and this is also the inevitable demand of the development of the times.
Winning over is still necessary, but various preparations must be made in advance, such as complete systems, corresponding national institutions, organizations, etc., to resist the unlimited expansion of such groups.