Xu Yi was a bit disappointed.
When he learned from ambassador Hakanin that the Kandla Empire's army headquarters would send someone to the Principality of Constantine to inspect the New Flyer, Xu Yi was very happy. He thought that his hard work had finally paid off and the Kandla Empire was finally paying attention to the New Flyer.
Moreover, sir Russell who came with ambassador Hakanin was the vice chief of staff of the Kandla Empire's navy. Whether it was his status, position, or position, it all fit Xu Yi's expectations. It made Xu Yi think that sending this person represented the attitude of the Kandla Empire.
It wasn't too high profile, but it wasn't underestimated either.
Xu Yi thought that with his contact with Russell this time, the Kandla Empire would pay more attention to the New Flyer. At the same time, they would pay more attention to it and open a window for cooperation between the New Flyer and the Kandla Empire, allowing the New Flyer to smoothly enter the Kandla Empire's large market.
However, after being in close contact with Russell, Xu Yi found that his thoughts were too simple.
Although sir Russell was a high level member of the Kandla Empire's navy, this time, he didn't carry any official will from the Kandla Empire. He didn't even represent the Kandla Empire's navy and army, he came with his own identity.
According to what Russell said, the reason why he came to the Principality of Constantine to inspect the New Flyer was purely to see the New Flyer's guard fleet and didn't have any other goals.
Xu Yi was naturally disappointed by this result, but thinking about it, he felt that this was the most normal thing.
The Kandla Empire was one of the two largest empires in the Sines. Even small countries like the Lampari Kingdom and the Kingdom of Ruhr were not worth mentioning in their eyes, let alone a small merchant guild in the Principality of Constantine.
The reason why the New Flyer could arouse Russell's personal curiosity and interest was entirely because the New Flyer's escort fleet had displayed some peculiarities in the conflict with the Kandla Empire's Third Fleet.
If it wasn't for the fact that he had his suspicions about this matter, even Russell wouldn't have thought of investigating this matter. In that case, this matter might have been suppressed within the Kandla Empire's military headquarters and treated as if nothing had happened.
Xu Yi was very clear that even if the New Flyer had great influence in the nearby countries, it would definitely not be placed in the eyes of the Kandla Empire. Therefore, it would not be swayed by Russell's attitude.
However, through this incident, a problem was also reflected.
The Kandla Empire's military headquarters didn't attach any importance to this matter, it could be seen that they had already lost their vigilance.
Otherwise, with the New Flyer's escort fleet displaying these peculiarities under Xu Yi's instructions, the Kandla Empire's military headquarters would have attached importance to this matter no matter what.
The current facts were that if it wasn't for Russell being curious about this matter, the New Flyer's escort fleet would have been like winking at a blind person.
After thinking through these problems, the disappointment in Xu Yi's heart faded a bit. He continued with his plan from before and warmly welcomed Russell's group.
Russell was interested in the New Flyer's escort fleet, so Xu Yi openly showed it to him.
When Russell and his two assistants saw the giant Magic Ship that was completely made of steel, the shock on their faces definitely wasn't fake.
However, no matter how shocked they were by the things in front of them, after the three day inspection ended, when they finally left the Principality of Constantine, Russell remained silent and didn't give any definite response.
But Xu Yi was certain that after these days of inspection, he would have some thoughts in his heart.
Compared to Russell and his two assistants who came and left in a hurry, leaving nothing behind and taking nothing away, ambassador Hakanin came to the New Flyer again and obtained the same satisfying harvest as before.
According to the private agreement that Xu Yi had with him, the New Flyer sold him various household magic machines worth three hundred thousand gold coins at a price that was 10% lower than the market price.
According to Xu Yi's understanding, these household magic machines were currently sold in the Kandla Empire's capital, Wimbledon City. They were sold at double the price here and the supply couldn't meet the demand.
Even if ambassador Hakanin was responsible for the transportation from the Principality of Constantine to Wimbledon City, as long as he sold these household magic machines in Wimbledon City, he would be able to earn a profit of at least a hundred and fifty thousand gold coins.
Since he met Xu Yi last year, in less than a year, ambassador Hakanin had earned over four hundred thousand gold coins from his cooperation with the New Flyer.
Before this, no matter how greedy he was in the Kandla Empire and the Kingdom of Ruhr, he could only earn several tens of thousands of gold coins a year.
Cooperating with the New Flyer gave him ten times the profit from before, it was no wonder he happily threw away the conflict he had with Xu Yi when they first met. He treated Xu Yi as his best partner and even listened to Xu Yi's words.
He believed that Xu Yi's suggestions would bring him a large profit.
However, this time, the matter that Xu Yi had talked to him in private before he left made his eyes pop out in shock.
"You want me to invest in roads in the empire?" Ambassador Hakanin looked at Xu Yi with a look of disbelief.
"I say, Chairman Xu, are you joking?"
"No, I'm not joking at all." Xu Yi shook his head.
"You're not joking?
No, no ….. I still think you're joking.
You should be clear on how much it costs to build a road, I don't have that much money.
Then again, there are no benefits to me at all. "Ambassador Hakanin forcefully shook his head.
Xu Yi waved his hand with a smile, "You're mistaken, I'm not asking you to pay for this road. The money needed for this road will all come from our New Flyer."
"Un?" Ambassador Hakanin looked at Xu Yi with a confused look.
"Chairman Xu, why do you want to do this?
Your New Flyer is paying to build a road in our Kandla Empire, what benefits do you have? "
"Of course there are benefits, but I can't see it right now." Xu Yi said with a smile.
"But for ambassador Hakanin, there are clear benefits."
Ambassador Hakanin was even more confused, "What benefits do I have?"
"Please look at the map."
Xu Yi turned to the map hanging on the wall and reached out to draw a line from the Principality of Constantine to the Kandla Empire.
"Ambassador Hakanin, let me ask you a question. To transport the household magic machines you ordered from here to Wimbledon City, how much would it cost to transport them?"
"That is hard to say." Ambassador Hakanin shook his head.
Ambassador Hakanin shook his head, "But if we calculate it based on the transport capacity of a large transport Magic Car, it would cost around thirty gold coins."
"Thirty gold coins?
Then have you calculated where these thirty gold coins are mainly spent? "Xu Yi asked.
Ambassador Hakanin knit his brows. After thinking for a bit, he looked at the map Xu Yi was pointing at and gave a bitter laugh, "Chairman Xu, I understand what you mean.
Of the thirty gold coins, at least half of it is spent on the road between our Kandla Empire and Wimbledon City. "
Xu Yi nodded, thinking that ambassador Hakanin wasn't completely stupid.
"From here to the border between the Norton Duchy and the Kandla Empire, the total distance is close to one thousand and five hundred kilometers, but from the border to Wimbledon City, the total distance is less than five hundred kilometers.
There is such a difference in mileage, but the transport cost is the same.
Ambassador Hakanin, you should know why there is such a difference, right? "
Ambassador Hakanin nodded with a bitter smile, "Of course I know.
There is no other reason, it's just because the roads in our Kandla Empire are too bad.
Those bullsh * t muddy roads were usually passable, but when it rained, they simply couldn't be walked.
Five hundred kilometers only takes half a day to travel on the roads here, but in the empire, it would take at least two days. "
Seeing ambassador Hakanin's resentful appearance, Xu Yi revealed a faint smile, thinking that it's good that you understand.
"So the road I'm planning is to connect to Wimbledon City from this border.
If this road is built, when we transport goods from here to Wimbledon City, it will save a large amount of time and transportation costs.
Ambassador Hakanin, do you think this isn't beneficial to you? "
Ambassador Hakanin looked at the road Xu Yi pointed out in the Kandla Empire several times before slowly nodding.
"If there is this road, it would be much more convenient.
But Chairman Xu, if this road is built, it will take close to five hundred kilometers. Your New Flyer will have to invest at least a million gold coins, right? "
"Money isn't a problem." Xu Yi shook his head with a faint smile.
"The main problem is how to build this road.
Ambassador Hakanin, there are many restrictions on our company in the Kandla Empire, so we can't build this road. So whether this road can be built successfully, we have to rely on you.
If you're willing, you just need to obtain permission to build this road. As for the other aspects, whether it is money, manpower, or preparations, you don't need to care about them.
What do you think? "
Ambassador Hakanin was a bit hesitant, "But if I suddenly say that I want to build this road, there will be many people who will doubt me ….."
Xu Yi revealed a smile and raised a finger to ambassador Hakanin, "If this matter is successful, I will personally sponsor you with a hundred thousand gold coins as thanks for your selfless help."
"A hundred thousand gold coins?" Ambassador Hakanin swallowed a mouthful of saliva before giving a strong nod.
"Alright, deal!"