Now that the American has met Liu Hai, he finally feels that there are still knowledgeable people in the Qing Dynasty.
"Sir, Mobil Oil is the largest oil company in the United States. Our oil fields control most of the world's production. If you need oil, just come to us."
Liu Hai nodded with satisfaction, "I really have a business to discuss with you today."
The American nodded with satisfaction after listening to Liu Hai's words. Today, a business finally came to his door, so he welcomed Liu Hai into the living room, where they both sat down and introduced each other.
It turns out that this American is called Matt Grimes, and he is the general manager of Mobil Oil in China. However, because Mobil Oil's business in China is really poor, his general manager is now in name only, and he can only go to the building in person.
Came down to pick up guests.
"Mr. Liu, I wonder how much oil you want to buy this time?"
"Then I want to see what price you gave me? If the price is right, I will buy in Mobil Oil. If the price is high, I can only go to the Russians. I heard that their oil production is also very high now.
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It wasn't Matt Grimes' first day doing business. He also heard that Liu Hai was preparing to lower the price, but he didn't care about it. You must know that their American oil is ranked first in the world because of its leading production technology.
The prices are relatively low and it is difficult for other companies to compete with them.
"Mr. Liu, although this is our first time dealing with each other, I think Mr. Liu is also a gentleman, so I won't be too impatient. Our Mobil oil is currently priced at two dollars a barrel. I don't know if you can accept this price."
Liu Hai frowned when he heard this price. This price is not low. If converted into dollars in modern society, it is probably even higher than the current oil price. If this is true, his plan to resell oil will go bankrupt.
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"Mr. Matt, are you kidding me? I remember a priest told me that before he came to China, the price of oil was only a few cents. Now you have increased it hundreds of times for me. You said I can accept it.
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Matt Grimes quickly explained after hearing what Liu Hai said: "These were the prices more than ten years ago. Now that prices have risen for various reasons, this price is simply impossible. Moreover, we have to transport it from the United States to the Qing Dynasty."
, which also requires shipping costs.”
"Mr. Matt, let's not joke around here. You give me a real price. If it works out, we will make the deal. If it doesn't work out, let's break up."
Matt Grimes saw Liu Hai's firm tone and knew that if he didn't give her a real price, I'm afraid this Qing native would never come to his place again.
So he thought for a while, then gritted his teeth and said: "If you buy more, I will make the decision at 50 cents a barrel. This is already my bottom line."
Liu Hai laughed after hearing this, "I bought a lot this time. If I pay your price, I will lose my life. In this case, I will go find the Russians. They are close to our Qing Dynasty. I think I can get more."
Some discounts.”
After Liu Hai finished speaking, he stood up and was about to leave. Matt Grimes hurriedly stepped forward to stop him, and his tone softened.
"Mr. Liu, don't leave in such a hurry. If the price isn't right, we can still negotiate."
Liu Hai didn't really want to leave, Matt Grimes. As soon as he was blocked, he sat back down.
"Mr. Matt, I want to leave, but I really can't accept this price. Let me look at it this way, 20 cents. If you agree to this price, I will buy 22,000 silver of oil."
Matt Grimes got excited when he heard this. You must know that the current exchange rate between silver and U.S. dollars is about 1:1. Twenty thousand taels of silver is equivalent to less than 20,000 U.S. dollars, which is a huge amount in the United States.
A big price.
Matt Grimes deliberately hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, as if he had suffered a lot, "Now that Mr. Liu has said it all, I will take a step back and give it twenty cents a barrel."
, let’s make friends at the price Mr. Liu said.”
"Mr. Matt, please be happy. Okay, let's just make the decision. I won't say anything else. I'll just place an order for 100,000 barrels of oil. When can Mr. Matt get the goods to me?"
Matt Grimes thought for a while and then said: "One of our Mobil Oil tankers happened to be shipped to Manila. I asked them to turn the ship around and come to Shanghai first. This batch of oil is enough to pay for Mr. Liu's cargo. I
I think Mr. Liu will be able to receive your goods as long as he waits for another 10 days."
"Okay, I'm not being pretentious. When the time comes, we will hand over the money and deliver the goods. I think in my capacity, Mr. Matt, you won't think that I am lying to you, right?"
Matt Grimes already knew Liu Hai's identity in the introduction just now. He is now the counselor of the Beiyang Navy, and his father-in-law is Zeng Guoquan, the governor of Liangjiang. The name Zeng Guoquan alone is worth US$20,000.
"Mr. Liu, as you are a member of the Qing Dynasty, you naturally look down on this small amount of money. Don't worry, the goods will arrive on time."
After the two discussed some delivery details, Matt Grimes drafted a contract in both Chinese and English. Liu Hai's English has long been returned to the teacher. How can he understand English?
He also felt that there was no need to continue learning English, so he did not let Zhinao Xiaobai instill English knowledge in him.
Now that it's time to use it, I feel it's a bit troublesome. In the end, I can only strongly request that this contract can only be in Chinese, and the English version can only be used as a reference.
Matt Grimes was not surprised by this incident. These Qing people really didn’t understand English very well. In addition, some foreigners were obstructing them. Many Qing businessmen suffered losses because they didn’t understand English. They had bangs.
This attitude is also normal.
So in order to appease Liu Hai, Matt Grimes simply tore up the English contract and directly used the Chinese one as proof of the transaction between the two parties.
Matt Grimes's idea is to open up Liu Hai's market this time, which can be regarded as a big breakthrough for their Mobil company in the Qing Dynasty. If Liu Hai can continue to use their oil in the future, then they will make money in the Qing Dynasty.
Get a steady stream of profits.
After Liu Hai came out of Mobil Company, he breathed a long sigh of relief. He calculated in his mind that this time the 100,000 barrels of oil transported back to Hyundai could be sold for at least more than 4 million US dollars.
After using the money to buy old-fashioned semi-automatic rifles, and then some small artillery, it may be enough, and you can even make some profits.
Liu Hai waited anxiously in his residence in Wusongkou for more than 10 days, and finally received a message from Matt Grimes, saying that the Mobil Oil tanker had arrived at the dock and asked him to send someone to pick up the cargo quickly.
Liu Hai understood that the other party was urging him to pay, so Liu Hai quickly ordered people to carry 20,000 taels of silver, and brought a dozen burly men with him, and borrowed dozens of muskets from the Nanyang Navy.
A large number of people arrived at Ma Tou, a concession in Shanghai.
Matt Grimes has been waiting here anxiously to find out about him. This is his biggest deal in the Qing Dynasty. He thinks that this time he can open up the rich fertile land of the Qing Dynasty and become a capital for his promotion in the future.
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After Liu Hai and Matt Grimes met, they exchanged greetings and were taken to a large freighter by Matt Grimes.
The two parties boarded the freighter, and there were iron barrels placed in the warehouse of the old freighter. Liu Hai casually opened a barrel and looked at it. There was thick oil inside.
Liu Hai was finally satisfied with these things, which would be the capital for him to start a business in the future.
So Liu Hai immediately went to the dock and asked people to put all the oil in a warehouse he had in the concession, and then ordered his men to guard it with loaded guns and live ammunition.
After all the oil was put into the warehouse, Matt Grimes, who had followed Liu Hai all the way, asked about the payment.
Since Liu Hai accepted the goods, he naturally would not default on the payment. He paid the other party 22,000 taels of silver on the spot, which was regarded as paying off the payment this time.
Matt Grimes is very satisfied with this transaction. Liu Hai does not have the bad habits of Qing people who default on payment. It seems that the two parties can further cooperate in the future.
Liu Hai secretly sneaked into the warehouse that night and put all 100,000 barrels of oil in his space ring. Then he returned to his station in Wusongkou.
Liu Hai thought that it might take about 10 days to go to modern times this time. During this period, the Qing Dynasty couldn't just sit idle.
So Liu Hai immediately summoned all the dozen strong men who had been given to him by China and asked them to gather strong men near Shanghai.
It would be best if Liu Hai returned to the Qing Dynasty again, as they had already gathered 3,000 strong men.
Each of the dozen or so people Zeng Guoquan gave to Liu Hai were once brave soldiers of the Hunan Army. They were already familiar with recruiting people. After they accepted the recruitment fee of one thousand taels from Liu Hai, they
They scattered to the poor rural areas near Shanghai and began to recruit strong men.
After Liu Hai sent them away, he took Liu Da and the others back to modern times.
During the time Liu Hai left, the warehouse built by Josh Hamilton for Liu Hai has been completed. As for Ma Tou, it's too early. It won't be effective until a few months.
Liu Hai knew that this matter was urgent, so he went to the warehouse first, piled all 100,000 barrels of oil in the warehouse, and then returned to his villa.
After returning to the villa, Liu Hai immediately called the President of Madagascar, Josh Hamilton.
After Josh Hamilton learned that Liu Hai was back, he immediately took a car from the Presidential Palace to Liu Hai's villa.
When Josh Hamilton entered the villa, he bowed to Liu Hai first, and then stood aside obediently waiting for Liu Hai's instructions.
"How is the preparation for the weapons purchase authorization I asked you to prepare?"
Josh Hamilton hurriedly took out an authorization document from the office bag beside him and handed it to Liu Hai.
"Master, I have already said hello to them and have drafted an official document. With this official document, the master can purchase various weapons from all over the world without restrictions."