Xu Yi's expression didn't change as he asked, "What bad news?"
Seveni's expression was a bit hesitant as she paused before replying, "It's related to the two iron mines."
Xu Yi couldn't help knitting his brows, "Is there a problem with the two iron mines?"
These two iron mines could be considered the most important part of Xu Yi's deal with the king. If there was a problem with them, it could even be said that this deal had failed.
"It's not that there is a problem with the iron mines, rather there is a problem on our side."
Seveni said in an embarrassed voice.
Xu Yi's expression relaxed a bit as he asked, "Then may I ask what the problem is?
Could it be that his majesty has suddenly changed his mind? "
"No, since his majesty has already signed a contract with you, of course he won't easily change it."
Seveni shook her head and said with a sigh, "But two days ago, there were people in the kingdom who suddenly raised doubts about the contract between your New Flyer and the Agriculture Department."
"Oh?
Who is it?
What is the doubt? "Xu Yi was a bit surprised.
This deal was signed between the king and Xu Yi on behalf of the Agriculture Department. Raising doubts about this contract was the same as raising doubts about the king.
Xu Yi had lived in the Lampari Kingdom for several years, so there was no doubt about the king's prestige in the kingdom. Who dared to directly question him?
"This is related to a long time ago agreement. Specifically speaking, when the Lampari Kingdom was first established, the first king had an agreement with the families that helped him establish the kingdom to reward them for their support.
The agreement with the Jole Family is related to the iron mines in the kingdom. "Seveni replied.
Xu Yi suddenly understood, "This means that the Jole Family is dissatisfied with his majesty taking out two iron mines to trade with our company?
But this isn't right. These two mines aren't in the territory of any family, so they belong to the royal family.
Since this is the case, His Majesty the King has the right to make any decision regarding these two iron mines. What reason do others have to raise questions? "
Seveni revealed a bitter smile, "You're right, but the problem is that the first king made an agreement with the Jole Family. Other than giving the Jole Family a certain amount of iron ores, as long as the royal family wanted to transfer the other iron ores, the Jole Family would have priority."
"Priority?" Xu Yi's expression suddenly became extremely surprised.
"Does this mean that as long as the royal family wants to transfer the iron mines under their name, they must first transfer them to the Jole family?
No one else is allowed to interfere? "
"It's not that exaggerated.
This priority means that at the same price, the representative of the Jole Family can obtain the iron ore first. "Seveni said.
Xu Yi finally understood. Thinking about it, he still felt that something was wrong, "But these two iron mines weren't given to our company by the royal family, they were used to pay for the agricultural magic machines."
"The problem is that the Jole Family felt that since these two iron mines could be used as a discount, it meant that the royal family wanted to sell these two iron mines, so the Jole Family naturally had the right to make a bid.
Three days ago, Duke Jole proposed to his majesty that he would have a fair bid with your New Flyer to decide who would obtain these two iron mines. "Seveni explained.
"Then his majesty agreed?" Xu Yi asked.
"After all, this is the agreement between the first king and the Jole Family. If they don't abide by it, the royal family will be spurned.
Chairman Xu, his majesty is also a bit helpless. "After saying this, Seveni's voice slowed down a bit and there was a trace of pleading in her voice.
Xu Yi looked at Seveni and said with a cold snort, "Young miss Seveni, I represent the New Flyer in protesting against this.
Our company has already signed a contract with his majesty and the Agriculture Department, but now you want to break this contract because of your own reasons. I say that this goes against the spirit of the contract and I have the right to express my dissatisfaction. "
Seveni gave a slight nod, "Chairman Xu, I understand your dissatisfaction.
But I ask you to believe that his majesty and our agricultural department are willing to cooperate with you. This time it was indeed our side that didn't consider everything, bringing losses to you and the Frestech Chamber of Commerce, so our side will definitely compensate you. "
"Compensate?" Xu Yi gave another snort.
"A contract that has already been signed can be broken, how do you want me to believe in this compensation?"
Seveni calmly looked at Xu Yi for a bit before shaking her head, "Chairman Xu, I've been in contact with you for a while and know that you aren't an impulsive person, so let's not talk about this, alright?
As for the two iron mines, his majesty can't reject Duke Jole's request, so he hopes that your New Flyer can have a fair bid with the representative of the Jole Family.
As for your New Flyer's losses in this matter, his majesty has said that he can give your New Flyer a Magic Crystal mine as compensation.
Other than this, there will also be some special treatment for your New Flyer in the kingdom's policies.
For example, the patent bill you proposed last time, his majesty has said that he will carefully consider it and submit it to the Royal Parliament for review as soon as possible. "
"The patent bill doesn't just benefit our New Flyer company."
Xu Yi shook his head and continued, "But since his majesty is willing to give compensation, I'm willing to accept it.
But just a trivial Magic Crystal mine as compensation, I feel that it isn't enough.
Young miss Seveni, you should know that these two iron mines are worth a total of one million and eight hundred thousand gold coins in the contract.
Now that Duke Jole has proposed a fair bid with our company, it's clear that he already knows this price.
If the Jole Family gives a higher price, how should our company respond? "
Seveni immediately replied, "If New Flyer wants these two iron mines, it's very simple, of course you just have to give a higher price.
It doesn't matter if you don't want it, just have the royal family give these two iron mines to the Jole Family and use gold coins to pay for the order. "
Xu Yi said with a cold laugh, "Young miss Seveni, according to the contract, our New Flyer could have obtained these two iron mines for one million and eight hundred thousand gold coins. Now we can only raise the price or lose these two iron mines, do you think this is reasonable?"
"Chairman Xu, the price of these two iron mines is one million and eight hundred thousand gold coins. Your company can obtain the same amount of gold coins from the royal family, there shouldn't be a problem, right?" Seveni said.
"What if I really want these two iron mines?" Xu Yi looked at Seveni, not taking a single step back.
"Young miss Seveni, I don't believe that you can't see that the Jole Family's goal isn't these two iron mines, rather they want to take all the iron mines in the kingdom and chase out all the competitors.
Like this, they can monopolize the iron mine business in the kingdom and set the price as they wish, so no one can compete with them. "
After saying this, Xu Yi shook his head with a confused expression, "Actually young miss Seveni, I've always felt it was very strange. For an important national resource like iron mines, why isn't the royal family in their hands and why is it controlled by a family other than the royal family?
Could it be because of a trivial agreement in the early days of the kingdom? "
Seveni looked at Xu Yi with a strange look. After being silent for a bit, she slowly said word for word, "Chairman Xu, please remember that you are only a normal merchant. There are some things that you shouldn't think about."
Xu Yi gave a self deprecating laugh, "That's right, you're right. I'm only a small merchant, of course I have no right to ask his majesty about his plans.
Alright, I don't care about this now. I just want to ask, how can I obtain the two iron mines that should be mine? "
"First I have to remind you that before New Flyer completes all the orders, the two iron mines don't belong to you."
Seveni said with a serious look, "Second, Chairman Xu, according to the original plan, there is a way for your New Flyer to obtain the two iron mines, but I need your cooperation.
This is the reason why I came looking for you this time. "
Xu Yi revealed a faint smile and gave a slight nod, "It seems like young miss Seveni already has a plan, so why didn't you say so earlier?
Alright, how should I cooperate? "
"According to Duke Jole's request, in a week, there will be a public auction for the two iron mines in Banta City. Chairman Xu, if you want to obtain the two iron mines, please ….."
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A week later, the Banta City City's City Lord's Manor was brightly lit and filled with people. It was clear that another banquet was being held.
The City Lord's Manor often held banquets for various reasons and it was especially frequent during this time.
But tonight's banquet was a bit different.
Because at the same time as the banquet, there would also be a public auction.
An auction being held in the City Lord's Manor was something that had never happened before, but the people who knew the inside story knew that if this auction wasn't held in the City Lord's Manor, no other place would be qualified to hold it.
Because this auction wasn't selling rare treasures, rather it was selling two iron mines in Banta City.
Although all the rare treasures were very expensive and could be auctioned for sky-high prices, compared to the two real mines, they were obviously far from enough.
The people who could participate in the auction were mostly rich people, but the people who could participate in today's banquet couldn't simply be described as rich.
Just one iron mine alone could involve a huge sum of millions of gold coins. If two were to be auctioned together, the amount of gold coins involved would be enough to make most people dizzy.
So there were quite a few people who saw Xu Yi appear at the banquet and they couldn't help revealing a trace of surprise.
Although the New Flyer had developed quickly since it was established, catching everyone's attention, using less than half a year to become a company that could occupy a place in Banta City, the New Flyer had only been established for a short period of time and lacked a foundation. Even if the New Flyer made a large profit with each product, in less than half a year, it was impossible for them to accumulate that much wealth.
This Xu Yi, what qualification did he have to participate in this highest level auction that cost over a million gold coins?