Age: Passionate youth, starting from graduation assignment

Chapter 310: Build your own mine!
On the other end of the phone, Xu Jichang heard the ring, let go of his wife, whose beautiful eyes were still dazed, and hurriedly put on a shirt and picked up the receiver: "Hello, Teacher Gao, do you have any instructions?"

"It's not an instruction. We are not superiors or subordinates now. It's just that I have something to discuss with you regarding the phosphate ore transportation."

Gao Qianjin did not notice anything unusual and said in a gentle tone, "Will your ship bring its own barge? We may be short of barges here, and I hope you can help us."

There is currently a severe shortage of transport vessels in the country, from ocean-going freighters to barges. Gao Qianjin wants to reduce the burden of organizing his own transport capacity.

Xu Jichang felt the sincerity in Gao Qianjin's words and felt it would be a bad idea to refuse.

"Cheng Jie is in charge of the transportation. I will convey Mr. Gao's request to him and try my best to persuade him to accept it."

"Of course, whether it can be done in the end depends on the specific conditions. He and I both hope to help you solve it."

Xu Jichang also responded with sincerity.

"Okay, thank you for your trouble."

Gao Qianjin thanked.

……

After finishing the call with Gao Qianjin, Xu Jichang continued to be affectionate with Du Xiaojing. After finishing, they took a shower together. Then he called his partner to find out the feasibility of preparing the barge.

"According to the rules, we are not responsible for this matter. It has nothing to do with us after the goods arrive at the post."

Li Chengjie frowned and said, "Of course I know that the domestic market has its own situation, and we can't force the rules to apply. It's just that there is a responsibility node issue involved."

"I understand. You mean if something goes wrong when people and cargo are on the barge, it will be hard to share the responsibility, right?"

Xu Jichang spoke frankly.

"That's right. I have exactly the same concerns. Similar situations have occurred in international trade in the past."

Li Chengjie's voice sounded full of doubt, and he seemed reluctant to agree.

Rivers, lakes and seas are full of ever-changing situations, and accidents are common in water transportation. Ships sink, cargoes get soaked in water, and similar situations all involve a question of liability.

Li Chengjie didn't want to take the risk that didn't belong to him.

Xu Jichang observed the situation and analyzed the situation with him.

"We are still in the stage of exploring new markets. It is not easy to win this order. I don't need to explain similar reasons. I believe you understand them."

"As for the division of responsibilities you're concerned about, we can also solve it through advance measures. For example, we can sign a contract with the Oriental Fertilizer Factory to rent a barge, even if it costs 0 yuan. If something happens during the transportation of the barge, it will be their problem, not ours."

"Hmm? Sign a lease? I'll think about it."

Li Chengjie was reluctant at first, but he became interested after hearing what Xu Jichang said.

"It's okay. Just take your time to think about it and call me when you've made up your mind."

"Okay, you'll be home anytime, right?"

"Anytime at home."

"Beep beep..."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Jichang breathed a sigh of relief: According to common sense, he should have agreed.

It's not easy to negotiate a deal. In order to win over the customer, you have to reach a consensus among your employees.

It's not that Li Chengjie doesn't know how to do business. On the contrary, he has experienced too much with the elders in the family, so he puts those rules and conventions in the highest position.

The problem is that I am now opening up a new market with him, and it is an extremely vast market, so some things should be put aside when necessary.

About twenty minutes later, Xu Jichang received a call from Li Chengjie, who agreed.

"Okay, I proposed to accept this. I will be responsible for drafting the contract and give it to you for review after it is completed. If there is no problem, let Director Gao and others sign it." "Well, thank you for your concern. It is indeed as you said. When opening up this new market, we have to compromise at the right time."

Understanding improves very quickly.

Hearing this, Xu Jichang couldn't help but tease his partner in his heart.

A few days later, Xu Jichang handed the contract he had drafted to Li Chengjie. After confirming that there were no problems, he talked to Gao Qianjin about how to divide responsibilities.

This time Gao Qianjin needed help from others, so he naturally had no reason to refuse Xu Jichang's proposal. Both parties signed the contract very readily.

Li Chengjie was fully responsible for finding the source of goods. He was so reliable that he organized the loading of 1000 tons of phosphate rock in less than three days. The ship was shipped from the South Pacific to the Hong Kong River, and then from the Hong Kong River to the Pearl River port.

Li Chengjie had already arranged the barge rental with the ship owner. Once the goods arrived at the Pearl River Port, the ship hired by the Oriental Fertilizer Plant immediately loaded the goods and headed north towards the Dalian Port in the northeast.

The point of responsibility has now turned. Xu Jichang and Li Chengjie have completed all the tasks on their side. No matter what problems arise with the goods in the future, it will be the responsibility of Oriental Fertilizer Plant.

In accordance with the contract, Director Gao paid the full amount of 185,000 yuan for the goods.

To celebrate the deal, Xu Jichang and Li Chengjie hosted a meal for people from the Oriental Fertilizer Factory, of course, in the name of a private dinner.

Wine, bird's nest, crocodile meat... Li Chengjie spent a lot of money on this meal and prepared many things that are hard to buy in the country nowadays.

Gao Qianjin had eaten and seen a lot, but this meal was an eye-opener for him.

Both parties were very happy and agreed to cooperate more in the future. After three rounds of drinks, Gao Qianjin, still holding his glass, revealed a piece of news to them: "I heard a rumor recently, but I can't guarantee it's true."

"In order to increase agricultural production, higher authorities are preparing to increase investment in the fertilizer industry by this amount."

Having said that, Gao Qianjin stretched out a palm.

Five times!
Xu Jichang's eyebrows jumped slightly: "Director Gao, this is not a small number. In the future, the domestic demand for phosphorus and other chemical products will definitely increase dramatically."

"Of course. Congratulations, business is going to get better."

Director Gao smiled slightly.

……

On the way back, Xu Jichang and Li Chengjie were riding their bicycles and still discussing what Director Gao had just said.

“Not only will demand skyrocket, but mineral prices will follow suit.”

Xu Jichang said meaningfully, "For a country with a population of one billion, once the fertilizer industry experiences explosive growth, it will have a decisive impact on international commodity prices."

"Yes. If we follow the current model, we can still make money. But the bulk of the profits will still be eaten up by upstream phosphate mine merchants."

Li Chengjie said with some reluctance on his face.

"We do the mining ourselves."

Xu Jichang stared at him seriously, with a hint of coldness in his eyes.

"No, you've had too much to drink."

Li Chengjie was very confused. "Remember I told you that those who can control the origin of phosphate ore are all big shots in the international arena, and some even have private hired forces."

"Let alone our limited capital, even if my family tried their best, it would be impossible to get a piece of raw ore."

"Did I say we were on our own?"

Xu Jichang said calmly.

(End of this chapter)