Exclamations came and went.

People can no longer express their surprise and surprise in words.

In the past, the crude iron content of freshly baked 'crude iron' was only about 10%.

In order to obtain high-purity dark iron, they need to be forged repeatedly. The hardships involved in this are by no means indescribable.

Now, it's 60% pure.

Breathing, heavy breathing, in the ups and downs.

But the eyes of the people were as bright as candles.

Zhang Hao slowly walked to the center of the high platform, "This is a technical exchange meeting, no matter what questions you have, but please speak freely." ”

Someone immediately spoke: "Young Master Zhang......"

"It's a deacon!" Zhang Hao emphasized with a calm face, "This is the Xuantie Guild, and what I am serving now is the chief deacon of the technical aspects of the Xuantie Guild. ”

"Yes. Deacon Zhang. ”

There was a burst of good-natured laughter all around.

"Speak. Zhang Hao had a faint smile on his face, but he was a little calm.

"Deacon Zhang, I want to ask, the cost of doing this should be very high, right?

Zhang Hao nodded: "If you look at it alone, of course the cost is very high." But if you look at it all over, it's very low.

After our rigorous calculations, when mass-producing 60% pure dark iron, the cost is only 80% of what it used to be!

The most important thing is efficiency...... Two hundredfold!"

Wow......

The crowd was in an uproar.

If the cost is reduced by 20%, the net profit margin will be increased by 200%, and considering the efficiency of 200 times, everyone only feels that their hearts are going to beat out of their chests.

In the past, the price of Xuantie was transparent, and everyone only had an average gross profit of 10% - the net profit was lower, but with the opening of water forging, the profit margin was further compressed.

The reduced cost of 20% now can be regarded as 'net profit'!

Everyone asked, and Zhang Hao calmly answered one by one.

In the end, even Vice Chairman Zhou Bo asked respectfully: "Deacon Zhang, I still have one more question, it is very important for the Zhang family to disclose these technologies, I don't know...... But what's the request?"

Everyone's eyes focused on Zhang Hao again.

Zhang Hao slowly deepened the index finger of his right hand, "I have a proposal, I call it 'patent'. ”

Everyone looked at Zhang Hao quietly, waiting for further explanation.

Zhang Hao walked slowly and talked eloquently: "In the past, we have always cherished ourselves, and no technology is secret. What is the result?

For thousands of years, our dark iron smelting technology has been gradually declining.

All of this is caused by the broom's self-cherishing.

Why do you want to cherish yourself?"

In the face of Zhang Hao's questioning, everyone stopped talking.

The Zhang family shared technology twice in a row, and single-handedly promoted the Xuantie Guild, which brought huge benefits to everyone.

However, the dark iron smelting technology is the foundation of the family, who dares to leak it casually!

Zhang Hao continued: "In fact, sharing is the only way to make progress. Zhang's family shared it twice, proving this. Can you agree?"

Naturally, no one objected.

But speak out in agreement...... Nor did it.

I agree with you, do you want to share our technology too?

Everyone has their own little ninety-nine.

Zhang Hao's gaze swept slowly, and everyone, whether it was in the foundation building period or the Jindan period, all looked at each other, and they didn't dare to look at Zhang Hao's eyes.

Zhang Hao's voice became more powerful: "In response to this situation, I thought about it for a long time and decided to introduce a new system, that is, the patent system.

The patent system will be implemented within the Xuantie Guild to create benefits for everyone.

In terms of the technology we have disclosed today, it includes two major technologies: water separation and powder smelting.

If you want to use both technologies, you have to pay royalties.

Royalties are not paid in a lump sum.

Rather, piecework.

For example, the price of these two technologies,

For the water selection method, I set the price as: 1 Xuantie coin per kilogram.

Powder smelting, I set it at 2 Darkiron coins per kilogram.

As long as you adopt this technology, regardless of whether the product is up to standard or not, you will need to pay a royalty of 3 black iron coins for every kilogram of black iron you sell. If you sell one ton, you will have to pay the cost of 3 low-grade spirit stones.

Assuming that you all use these two techniques, and the total amount of Xuaniron sold per month is 2,000 tons, then you will need to pay a total of 6,000 low-grade spirit stones. ”

Zhang Hao's voice fell, and he suddenly whispered.

It took a while for someone to ask a question.

Zhang Hao answered one by one.

"The patent fee is set by itself, but it needs to be reviewed by the association before it can be implemented, so as to ensure the common interests of everyone. ”

"Patent fees are calculated according to the sales volume, and those that are not sold and used by themselves are not counted. ”

"As long as the technology is used, regardless of the quality of the product and the selling price, we charge royalties according to the list price. ”

"For the sake of convenience and unity, within the guild, our patent fee will be directly charged spirit stones, and pills and so on will not be accepted. ”

"The validity period of the patent is tentatively set at 50 years. If patents block the development of technology, we will discuss it openly. For families whose interests are damaged, the guild will allocate funds and compensate them from the guild fund. ”

"The purpose of patents is to promote development. The temporary patent system is only enforced within the guild, and all patents belong to the common property of the guild, and no one may divulge secrets by any means.

The Guild reserves the right to pursue any technical leaks. ”

"Once you leave the guild, the guild will also take back the patent license. ”

Problems come and go, but Zhang Hao is calm.

Even Zhang Shengde next to him was stunned - because Zhang Hao had never mentioned the patent to himself before.

A question and answer lasted until noon, and then gradually came to an end.

"Brother Shi, I have a few questions. Li Yuanyuan, who came from the Li family, spoke slowly, the girl was a little shy, and her face was a little ruddy.

"Sister Shi, please speak. ”

"What if the technology disclosed by the two families is the same?"

Zhang Hao smiled, this is the crux of the problem, and this is also where the "fangs" of the patent lie!

"Patents are unique!" Zhang Hao said word by word, "the first to register will have all the rights and interests of the patent." ”

If it's too late, you'll have to apologize, your technology doesn't belong to you legally!

"Is it in the name of the family or in the name of the individual to register the patent?"

"It's a free choice. Do not make a requirement. ”

"Can two families, or multiple families, or multiple people, jointly hold the same patent?"

"Yes. However, it needs to be negotiated internally. Once registered, it will be difficult to change. ”

"What if someone gets a patent by any means?"

Zhang Hao's face immediately became serious: "The guild will uphold justice and be fair and straightforward!"

"Thank you, brother. I'm done. Li Yuanyuan bowed and saluted before sitting down.

Zhang Hao glanced around: "Do you still have questions?"

After waiting for a while, no one asked questions, and Zhang Hao spoke again: "Since there is no doubt, let's raise our hands to vote on whether to implement the patent system."

If you agree, please raise your hand.

Each member has one vote, and a family only needs one person to raise their hand. ”

After that, Zhang Hao raised his hand himself.

The corners of Zhang Shengde's mouth twitched - this kid is becoming more and more arbitrary.

I like it, though.

Because Zhang Shengde, as the chairman, is really not suitable to raise his hand to express his position.

Offstage, Li Yuanyuan bit her lower lip, grabbed her father's hand and raised it.

The corners of Li Yousheng's mouth twitched, but in the end he raised his hand firmly.

With the one who takes the lead, there are gradually more followers. Soon, more than half of those raised their hands.

Zhang Hao smiled. "There were 87 votes to agree, is there anything else?"

"Okay, 125 votes, all passed. The Xuantie Guild will officially implement the patent system today.

In the following, we will discuss the breakdown of the patent system.

Before that, on behalf of the Zhang family, I officially declare: we will give up the patent just now. The water separation method and powder smelting technology belong to the common property of the guild, and as long as you are a member of the guild, you can use it for free. ”

Everyone was stunned.

Gradually, sparse applause appeared;

Waves of applause followed.