The reason why Han Huaiyi said this is very simple.

It's actually a good thing for him to find out this insider before trading.

In any case, the Birmingham still has five years to live, and if it can be won at a low price, the money will be more profitable than that of a new ship.

In addition, in view of Wei Yungong's situation that he tried out yesterday, if he brought foreigners to help him with such a favor, Wei Yungong's situation would definitely be much better in the future, which would also be beneficial to him.

Really smart people should never dictate things according to their emotions.

Instead, it is the course of events that should be used to determine behavior.

If you are a fool and think that Wei Yungong deceived you, and then blow up your hair on the spot, unless you can show off your majesty and hold a grudge against the bloody dog scolded by Wei Yungong, what can you get?

Han Huaiyi has a hundred turns of thought, and Wei Yungong is not a fool.

He was indeed angered by his nephew's words.

But he understood that Han Huaiyi would definitely not help him for no reason, so Wei Yungong hesitated and asked, "Mr. Han, do you have any requirements?" ”

"The first new ship I ordered was given to me at cost. This Birmingham ship was given to me for scrap iron. Nothing else. Han Huaiyi and he happily handed over their hole cards.

Wei Yungong couldn't help but wonder when he heard this: "You still want this ship?" ”

"He should have five years left, enough for me to earn my money back. I am a businessman, so I naturally want to make the most profit reasonably and legally. ”

Han Huaiyi then added: "If you renovate and reinforce the Birmingham for me out of guilt during the handover, I have no objection." Anyway, the account should be on that bastard's head. ”

Wei Yungong suddenly smiled bitterly after hearing this, and couldn't help but say: "Mr. Han is really a good businessman, and he can get so many benefits after two trips." ”

"But I was going to buy the ship in good faith. I believe that the General Office can see this. Han Huaiyi then asked him: "Does the general office think that I am a real villain?" ”

Wei Yungong's uncle and nephew are not good at answering his words.

Han Huaiyi smiled freely: "Business is not about inviting guests to dinner, it is always unpleasant to say in front." Full of benevolence, righteousness and morality can't do business, the two look abroad, why foreigners can develop so strong, is because they abandon hypocrisy to the outside world, and only pay attention to naked interests. ”

Wei Litao was still a little bookish, so he retorted: "Mr. Han, the foreigners' actions are all beasts. ”

"Litao!" Wei Yungong hurriedly drank his kind of Pili Yangqiu.

Han Huaiyi was not angry, and said: "Yu Chiyou, the Yellow Emperor is an enemy. For the Huns, Wei Huo was a murderer. Would you rather be a Chiyou or a Huns, or a murderer of their enemies? ”

When Wei Litao was speechless, Han Huaiyi and Wei Yungong continued: "This matter is private, and it can sweep away the haze for the general office. In the office, the general office can show its skills to revitalize the industry. Besides, probably no one but me will buy this ship, and it is better than his complete destruction. This is clearly a matter of killing several birds with one stone, who can say nothing? ”

"Students." Wei Yungong sighed after hearing this.

Han Huaiyi hurriedly held his arm: "I can't help it, this is just some of the feelings I got from comparing China and foreign countries and Gu in the future." I only hope that the general office will let go of his hands and feet to break out of the world, don't be too afraid of the ridicule of the rats, you need to know that they can only be honest if they hurt them. ”

Wei Yungong had already figured it out at this moment, and he laughed and said, "That's right, forbearance will only get you an inch in exchange for toleration." I just don't know how these foreigners can help me. ”

"It's very simple, I'll take this material with me, and when you arrange it, I'll let them expose it in the media immediately. I would like to suggest here that the General Office does not need to mention me, but only that you have contacted a foreigner's shipbuilding order to cause this matter. ”

Wei Yungong pondered for a moment, he was a person who had traveled abroad, and he knew the power of public opinion in foreigners' newspapers, and in addition, many bad habits in China could not be concealed after this matter arose because of outsiders.

After making up his mind, he continued: "In this way, I have opened up the situation of the shipping industry, and I have opened the lid by foreigners. ”

Han Huaiyi obviously said very well: "Exactly, after the foreigners lift the lid, the protection of officials and the so-called overall situation will be useless." For that guy, there are only two words: strict handling! ”

After the two of you and I finished answering, they actually felt like confidants, looked at each other and laughed.

At this moment, He Peiqi of Shanghai Daotai was chatting with his master, and after listening to his master's advice, he disdained: "What is the use of Wei Yungong's waste dim sum, some foreigners ran to the dock to go around a few times, and he was blown into a foreigner who wanted to place an order for him to order a boat?" Scold. ”

"It's all the boatmen who are saying that those mud-legged people are crazy to be idle." His master chimed in.

He Peiqi immediately said: "Don't mention that guy, let me ask you, Pei Dazhong has written recently." ”

"No news."

"Hmm." He Peiqi hummed lightly, but there was some unhappiness on her face.

Now in the past few years, after getting the new position, he didn't hurry to contact the fresh Shangguan, but Pei Dazhong, who was about to become the prefect of Shanghai, has not even said anything to him so far, and he has really been an official for all these years.

Ten minutes later, two foreign cars drove through the gate of the Daotai Yamen, and then turned around and crossed the bridge into the concession and came to the front of the New Rome Comptoir.

After Han Huaiyi invited everyone to sit down, he first expressed his gratitude to Bortai and others.

At the same time, they were told that the merchant would hire them to train sailors while waiting for the ship.

As for the treatment, it was calculated according to the price they relayed to Madangman.

The basic salary of 15 silver dollars per month for each person is doubled when they go to sea.

Han Huaiyi took the initiative to add two explanations: "During the work of this firm, the firm will provide accommodation and two meals a day for you for free, of course, if you are not satisfied, you can also go out to eat and live by yourself, then the firm will post a silver dollar to you every month." ”

In addition, Han Huaiyi said frankly to them: "You can use your connections to contact business in the name of the New Rome Comptoir, just like my other friends, and I will give you a one-thousandth commission." ”

Hearing this, Padro asked, "Really, boss?" ”

"Yes, Padro. However, the decision of the business is in my hands, and the earliest shipping time is also scheduled after the first sea trial, which I expect in July. ”

"What about the scope of the business?"

"The current radius of activity extends to Tianjin in the north and Guangzhou in the south, and in the second half of the year, because of the typhoon season, it is best to go north. As for the kind of goods received, anything but opium and arms can be used. ”

Bortai laughed: "We can't catch those." ”

Then he asked with some urgency: "Boss, when will we start going to work?" ”