Xu Yi had to admit that he had underestimated the people of the Sines before.
He thought that magic machines were a new thing in the Sines and that it would take a long time for people to accept this new thing, not to mention researching it themselves. So he always thought that it would take a long time for him to create a complete industrial system on the continent and he might not even be able to see it in his lifetime.
However, reality had mercilessly slapped him in the face.
Once the magic machines were introduced, they were quickly accepted by the people of Banta City. After the king and the agriculture department announced their cooperation with the New Flyer, the Lampari Kingdom was like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. There were countless large and small magic machine companies that appeared.
Even if these companies couldn't compare to the Frestech Chamber of Commerce right now and the magic machines they produced were mostly imitations of the Frestech Chamber of Commerce's early products, in the areas that the Frestech Chamber of Commerce's sales network didn't reach, they could still earn a large amount.
What really surprised Xu Yi was that Freeman and the other normal Banta City farmers had actually thought of using his experience with the small Magic Harvester to make parts for the small Magic Harvester!
This kind of business mind, Xu Yi couldn't help being shocked by it.
Xu Yi happily agreed to Freeman's idea. First he would let them take a look around the factory and then he would personally guide them.
As for Freeman's group's idea of buying several production magic machines to process components, Xu Yi approved of it, but he didn't agree to their request to process large components.
This was because with their current technology and shallow understanding of magic machines, if they rashly made large parts, it was very likely that they wouldn't be able to meet the requirements of the New Flyer. If they didn't use it in the end, they would suffer a large loss.
Finally with Xu Yi's suggestion, Freeman's group turned to the Magic Thread Rolling Machine.
Although the screw bolt seemed small, for all the magic machines the Frestech Chamber of Commerce made, it was an indispensable part, so it had many uses.
Moreover, the Magic Thread Rolling Machine was the first magic machine made by the New Flyer. After half a year of continuous research and innovation, it was much more mature compared to before. Not only was it easier to use and more stable, there were more screw bolts that could be made. It could satisfy all the requirements of the magic machines made by the New Flyer.
After Freeman's group looked around, they accepted Xu Yi's suggestion and bought five Magic Thread Rolling Machines from the New Flyer.
The new generation Magic Thread Rolling Machine was sold for forty gold coins each, so five of them were two hundred gold coins.
This was a large amount of money for normal farmers. Although Freeman's group had earned some money from the agricultural magic machines, it wasn't enough to take out this large amount of money.
So when Freeman hesitantly proposed that he would buy the Magic Thread Rolling Machine like when he bought the Magic Harvester from the New Flyer, Xu Yi wasn't surprised at all and directly agreed to his request.
To Xu Yi, these normal farmers including Freeman were more important than the magic machine companies that were blooming all over the Lampari Kingdom.
Although they were just normal farmers who had bought a few Magic Thread Rolling Machines, they represented the most important component processing industry in the Sines.
As time passed, there would be more and more small companies like this. New Flyer would be able to hand over the components of their magic machines to these small companies, freeing up a large amount of people to focus on the things that Xu Yi wanted New Flyer to focus on.
Of course, the great ideals in Xu Yi's heart would never be understood by everyone.
It was Heinz before, but now that Heinz was in charge of the factory in Karma City, the person who questioned him was now Sebas.
"Sir chairman, according to last month's financial report, we earned a profit of seven hundred and sixty four gold coins from selling the various screw bolts.
This doesn't include the profit from the large amount of screw bolts that we use. If it's added up, a conservative estimate would be over two thousand gold coins. "
Unlike Heinz who directly complained to Xu Yi, Sebas was a strict and respectful person to Xu Yi. When he gave his opinion, he would first list out the data to support his opinion.
"You sold the five Magic Thread Rolling Machines to those farmers for free and promised to help them learn how to make screw bolts, which is equal to giving the profits to them. This ….. is it appropriate?" Sebas looked at Xu Yi with a doubtful look.
"Let me ask you a question." Xu Yi didn't answer but asked back.
"Sebas, do you think that our New Flyer will become a first class company in the end?"
Sebas was stunned, he never thought that Xu Yi would suddenly ask this question.
After thinking about it, Sebas gave a slight nod, "Yes, sir chairman. I don't doubt that our company will become a first class company on the Sebas Continent."
Xu Yi revealed a faint smile. He never thought that Sebas would be this confident. He only asked if it would become a first class company, but Sebas directly said that it would become a first class company.
"Alright, since we will become a first class company, do you think that for such a large company, it would be possible for us to take over all the products under our name?
Or to be more specific, do you think that our New Flyer will be able to take over the entire magic machine industry? "Xu Yi then asked.
Under Xu Yi's influence, the people of New Flyer were no longer unfamiliar with the magic machine industry. Sebas thought about it before shaking his head, "We can't.
According to sir chairman's plan, the magic machine industry is a giant, it is impossible for us to take it all by ourselves. "
"That's right.
Since we can't take it all, we will have to give a part of it to others sooner or later. It is clear that taking the initiative to give it up has a better effect than passively giving it up.
Although the screw bolts alone represented a profit of two thousand gold coins per month, or even more, it was still a small profit.
But you should be able to see that the screw bolts don't require any technical foundation. You just need to buy the Magic Thread Rolling Machine from us and then you can make it.
Do you think that we should sell the Magic Thread Rolling Machine? "Xu Yi then asked.
Sebas was silent for a bit before hesitantly replying, "Actually ….. Sir chairman, I've always been ….. confused about the request you made to those unknown small companies to buy the magic machines.
Right now only our New Flyer can make the magic machines, so only our New Flyer's magic machines are of the best quality and have the highest production efficiency.
Now that you're selling large amounts of these magic machines, there are many companies that produce magic machines in the Lampari Kingdom.
Although these small companies can't pose a threat to us right now, they will still have some influence. "
Seeing the perfect look of doubt on Sebas' face, Xu Yi couldn't help smiling. He thought that if it was Heinz, he definitely wouldn't be as tactful as Sebas. He would directly scold him for being a prodigal son, raising a tiger, etc … …
But for Heinz, Xu Yi could directly refute him. He could say that this was his long term plan and he didn't need to care.
But for Sebas, Xu Yi couldn't directly refute him.
"Sebas, do you still remember what I said at the product announcement last time?"
Sebas knit his brows to think for a bit, "This ….. Sir chairman, I'm not certain what you're referring to."
"I said at the product announcement that our New Flyer wants to make a big cake and not steal it from others. Do you understand what I mean?"
Sebas was silent for a while. The doubt on his face faded and it was replaced with a look of deep confusion.
"Sir chairman, perhaps doing this will allow more people to understand magic machines and expand the market, making a big cake like you said. But ….. with our New Flyer's current strength, after making a big cake, we might not be able to take the biggest piece."
"What, are you doubting the strength of our company?" Xu Yi revealed a faint smile, "Relax, don't worry.
If I wasn't confident, do you think I would do these things? "
Sebas looked at Xu Yi and didn't say a word.
If he still doubted him at this time, it would be disrespectful to Xu Yi and he definitely wouldn't do this.
Xu Yi patted Sebas' shoulder with a smile, "Alright, write back to the Lord Viscount. I know what I'm doing, so he doesn't need to worry."
"This isn't the Lord Viscount's idea ….." Sebas reflexively replied. When he turned to see Xu Yi's ghost smile, he couldn't help taking back his words. After pausing, he replied with a nod, "Yes."
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Sebas didn't need to write back to Viscount Leslie because two days after their conversation, Viscount Leslie actually came back from Anvilmar City!
What Xu Yi didn't expect was that the one who came back with Viscount Leslie was Baron Hannas who had been grounded by his family for three months.
Seeing Xu Yi, Baron Hannas immediately charged over with a wide smile. He gave Xu Yi a strong hug before impatiently asking, "Xu Yi, how is my « Banta Times »?
Are you still doing well now?
Were there any problems after I left? "
Xu Yi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "The « Banta Times » isn't your child.
Let me tell you, don't be disappointed. Although you're gone, the « Banta Times » is doing much better than before you left with the hard work of Nakhi and the others. The daily sales volume is close to breaking ten thousand, it's several times better than the « Saltan Morning News » and the « Karma Times » of the two neighboring cities. "
Baron Hannas immediately broke out in laughter, "Why would I be disappointed?
I'm very happy!
Great, I was most worried about the « Banta Times » when I was in Anvilmar City, but now that I've heard you say that it's developing this well, I'm assured. "
Xu Yi looked at the spirited Baron Hannas and found that compared to when he left Banta City last time, the childishness on his face had faded quite a bit and he was much more mature.
"Hannas, I've heard that there were two newspapers that appeared in Anvilmar City a while ago, they were called the « Anvilmar Times » and the « Lampuri Weekly ». Honestly speaking, are these two newspapers related to you?" Xu Yi asked.
Hannas laughed and patted Xu Yi's shoulder before whispering in his ear, "It's good that you know, don't ask too much."
Xu Yi nodded with a faint smile and really didn't keep asking. He turned to Viscount Leslie on the side and asked, "Lord Viscount, you're finally back.
If it wasn't for the spring plowing, perhaps you wouldn't have come back this time, right? "
Viscount Leslie nodded with a smile, "Indeed.
After going back this time, something happened at home. If it wasn't for the spring plowing being very important, I really wouldn't have had time to come back. "
Xu Yi couldn't help saying, "This is a large piece of your territory and you're a major shareholder of our company. If you're always not here, there are many things that will be troublesome."
"With you here, what kind of trouble is there?"
Viscount Leslie revealed a smile before suddenly giving a sigh, "Xu Yi, let me tell you something that I don't know if it's good or bad news for you.
After the spring plowing is over, perhaps I'll leave Banta City and never come back. "
Xu Yi looked at Viscount Leslie in a daze. Seeing that he wasn't joking at all, he was speechless.