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Chapter 667: The Enlightenment of the Steel King

"My Lord Earl, it's been a long time since we last met!" Andrew bowed to Perfectoct earnestly, his attitude cautious and respectful.

"Mr. Andrew, it's been a long time since we last met. How is your business lately?" Perfecto showed a cordial attitude towards this steel merchant with whom he had a close relationship.

Andrew seemed a little flattered, and replied with a little fear: "Thanks to you, my steel company is running well now. Various orders from the Northern authorities have overwhelmed the factory's production capacity, so that I had to expand the factory again at the beginning of this year.

In addition, I also invested in two new mines this year. Although they are not large mines based on the current proven reserves, their output has enabled my company to reach a self-sufficiency rate of 40% for iron ore, further reducing its dependence on the New World. "

"That sounds great. I have been very satisfied with the performance of the various steel products you have supplied to the North in recent years. I hope you can continue to do so." Perfect nodded slightly, expressing his approval of the steel merchant, and said to him seriously, "What do you think about this bidding?"

Andrew already knew that Perfectoct had split the flying battleship supporting project into multiple subcontracts and was looking for contractors through bidding.

This is actually not good news for him.

Although he would surely die if he were to take on all the steel orders for the entire project by himself, as a businessman, Andrew instinctively did not want anyone to share the cake with him.

Otherwise, he would not have built a steel company that covers the entire industrial chain from mining to machinery manufacturing.

Even the 40% iron ore self-sufficiency rate he just mentioned only applies to the Northern Branch. In fact, although the remaining 60% needs to be imported from the New World, the mines that produce these iron ores are still his industry.

When he moved his steel company from the New World to the North, Andrew did sell off most of his industries, but he still held on to important industries such as iron ore.

But he played a little trick and transferred all the mines under his name to his wife's younger brother in order to cover up his tracks.

To others, this may seem like unnecessary worry, but to Andrew, it is just a necessary insurance policy.

After all, if his investment in the North failed, he would at least have the capital to make a comeback.

But now, Andrew feels that he may still be a little conservative and cautious, because Perfectocte's current identity and status are unshakable, and the development of the North is becoming more and more prosperous at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It can be said that meeting Perfect on the ship and choosing to invest in her was the most successful business Andrew had ever done in his life.

The money the company earned from the North was secondary; the relationship he established with the Northern Lord Perfectoct was his greatest gain and wealth.

After all, this is the Lord of the North, the most talented alchemist in the world.

Even if just a little bit of food leaks out from between my fingers, it's enough to fill me up.

Apart from anything else, the Steam Knight parts that Andrew had produced for Perfectcot over the years had already become his greatest amulet and property security guarantee. After all, no one would risk offending Perfectcot, the Earl of the North, to seize this deal.

If one is not careful, he will really be crushed by the Steam Knights of the North and the military.

So this time, when he heard that Perfect had another big project, Andrew was naturally fully prepared: "I plan to bid for the production of protective armor for flying warships and the supply of shipbuilding steel.

Both projects are deeply related and closely associated with my business, and I personally have sufficient experience in this area.

As for why I don't seek more, it's purely based on my ability. Although I have the idea and ambition to become Victoria's number one steel merchant, my company is not yet strong enough to support me in taking such a big step."

Although Perfect has just announced the specific subcontract information and bidding model, a huge drawing board has been hung at the reception, which lists in detail the information of each subcontract section and the content it covers.

Clear and detailed qualification requirements and funding access standards are listed behind each item.

Although Andrew was very ambitious and wanted to take on all the orders and projects in one go, after counting his assets, he found that he could not even take on one third of them.

"That sounds quite humble. I like your self-awareness." Perfect nodded with satisfaction.

Taking a glass of champagne from the waiter beside him, Perfecto sipped it and said to Andrew, "For most people, they always think that as a businessman, they can't be conservative at critical moments and have to take a gamble to make more money.

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This idea is not wrong. After all, for businessmen, if they want to make money, they have to take risks, and the returns and risks grow in geometric proportion.

But ambition needs to match ability. Sometimes admitting one's own incompetence, not rushing blindly, and choosing to take steady steps is actually a good way to maintain a stable income. "

"You are right. At the beginning, investment should indeed choose high-risk and high-return industries, so that the original capital can be accumulated quickly." Andrew expressed great agreement with what Perfectcot said, and also expressed his own extended thoughts: "But when a person has accumulated a certain amount of capital, gambler-like behavior is not advisable.

At this time, what he should seek is a stable and long-term source of income. Only by fixing a stable source of income can he achieve long-term development.

My company is the same. We may earn a lot of money from the North every year through your care, Lord Earl, but what if one day you get tired of it? Or if one day my company becomes your enemy, what should I do?
This is probably what I would think of when I faced a doomsday disaster, right? "

After listening to Andrew's words, Perfect looked at him with approval, then nodded and said, "You are indeed a very good entrepreneur and businessman, but as a qualified businessman, you should sell me a noose that is expensive enough to hang you."

"Hahaha, my stupid colleagues might really do that, but My Lord Earl, do you want to see that all your partners are such idiots?" Andrew fought back.

(End of this chapter)