Chapter 1002 Burying the Line

Chapter 1002: Burying the Line Chapter 1002: Burying the Line Editor: Atlas Studios All kinds of glass products and clocks were brought up.

There was a full-length mirror, a dressing mirror, a small mirror that was only half the size of a palm, a set of tall glass cups that were sparkling and translucent, and an imitation crystal vase made of glass.

The most eye-catching items amongst them were the clocks placed on the other side.

There were large clocks with the carvings of rocs spreading their wings as well as blooming flowers.

There were also ancient pendulum clocks and all kinds of pocket watches.

The numbers on them were all in Arabic numerals that the Westerners were familiar with, not the Chinese numerals of Great Qi.

The foreigners had long heard that the Princess Consort’s factories could make these things.

Some of them had even gone to check out the items.

Although they were interested in clocks and watches, because they didn’t understand the words on them, they could only look at the glass products regretfully.

But now, they saw clocks with Arabic numbers engraved on them.

The foreign merchants exclaimed in surprise.

As soon as they saw these, they began to estimate their value.

At present, only their country could make heavy pendulum clocks.

But the ones found back home couldn’t compare to such an exquisite clock at all.

They looked at each other and praised, “Princess Consort Rong, this is indeed good stuff, but you know that in your country, silk, tea cakes, and porcelain are still the most attractive to us.

If the price of this thing is too high, I’m afraid we won’t be able to buy it.

After all, the profits are limited.” Andre and Mu Yangling were relatively familiar with each other, so he asked the price on behalf of everyone.

“May I know what price Your Highness is asking?” Mu Yangling took the price list from Spring and said, “This is the price list.” Mu Yangling said with a smile, “We’re all businessmen.

I can earn more if you guys earn money, so don’t worry.

The price I’m quoting you is the most favorable.” The foreigners were speechless when they saw the supposedly ‘most favorable prices’ on the price list.

Although they did not know at what price the Prince’s estate sold their goods to the merchants of Great Qi, they could guess their approximate cost from the price.

Everyone here was a seasoned businessman and knew these prices the best.

The price Mu Yangling quoted them was definitely much much higher.

Andre said with a dark expression, “Your Highness of Great Qi, these prices are too high.

None of us can accept it.” Mu Yangling said with a smile, “I know it looks expensive, but it’s not expensive compared to the cost I paid.

In order to develop this, I incurred a lot of costs to conduct scientific research.

Until now, I haven’t earned back my cost.

These clocks are specially made to suit your country’s situation, and they’re the best of the best.

To be honest, if it weren’t to establish friendly ties between our countries, I wouldn’t have set the prices so low.” The foreigners were very interested in these two goods, but they all felt that Mu Yangling’s prices were too high and were unwilling to accept it.

Mu Yangling could only say regretfully, “For the sake of friendly cooperation, I specially kept these goods for you.

Since you’re unwilling, forget it.” Perhaps feeling embarrassed that they had made a wasted trip, Andre took the initiative to suggest that they could discuss other business matters in order to build a good relationship.

For example, if the Prince’s estate had satin, tea cakes, and porcelain, they would be happy to cooperate.

However, Mu Yangling shook her head and said, “These three businesses of our Prince’s estate are allied with the estate of the Duke of Peaceful State.

If you want to negotiate, why don’t you look for the steward of Fan Residence?

I can get Zhu Liang to introduce you.” The foreigners could only force a smile.

The steward of Fan Residence was as shrewd as their master.

As long as it was a profitable business, they could find him themselves.

Even though the business deal fell through, Mu Yangling didn’t seem annoyed at all.

Instead, she was all smiles as she invited everyone to eat.

Looking at the things in the hall, Andre asked regretfully, “Your Highness of Great Qi, can’t the price be lower?

If it’s lower, we might be able to buy all your goods.” Laughing, Mu Yangling said, “Thank you for your kind intentions, Mr.

Andre.

However, the success rate of my factory’s production is still very low.

I’m a person who prefers quality over quantity, so all the goods exported outside are top-notch.

I’m afraid I can’t lower the price, and besides, there aren’t many of them.

If you don’t want them, I can always export them overseas using the Zhou family’s ships.” Mu Yangling thought for a moment and added, “This is already the lowest price I can offer.” Looking at Mu Yangling, who wasn’t worried about sales at all, the smile on Andre’s lips froze.

He looked at the others and felt that what Mu Yangling said might be true.

Prior to this, he didn’t know that the Princess Consort was a savvy businessperson.

Indeed, she was just like her husband.

When it came to negotiating business, one always asked for far more than they’re actually willing to accept.

Nobody would state their reservation price right from the start.

This time, it was the Westerners who hesitated.

Andre thought for a moment and said, “Then I’ll buy a wall clock and see how it goes.

Please don’t refuse to sell it to me just because the quantity is small.” With a smile, Mu Yangling said, “Of course not, you’re friends of Great Qi.

I’ll get Steward Zhu to take care of you.” Seeing this, the other Westerners also expressed that they would buy one or two things to test the market.

Regardless of whether this could successfully be sold after they returned to their country, they would treat it as currying favor with Great Qi’s Princess Consort.

The ten Westerners only divided among themselves the items brought here by the Princess Consort and refused to place any more orders.

Steward Zhu thought of the Westerner clocks piled up in two storerooms in the factory, and felt a slight headache.

However, Mu Yangling chuckled as if she was very happy.

Of course she was happy.

She was here to make them regret it.

After the meal, everyone returned home.

As soon as Mu Yangling got into the carriage, she asked Zhu Liang, “Have you invited the patriarchs?” “Yes, just now, the guard came to reply that the Zhou family’s head has already brought the heads of the various families.

They’re already waiting in the residence.

Your Highness, there are also great merchants from Jiangzhe and Zhejiang who have come this time.

As they were not invited, they can only sit in the gatehouse.

I reckon that they’re also here for the clocks and glass products.” “Are there any sea merchants?” “Yes,” he replied.

Smiling, Mu Yangling said, “Then invite them into the residence as well.” The people who came were all big businessmen from Guangdong and Jiangzhe.

As the Zhou family had connections with Fan Zijin and Qi Haoran, although their financial resources could not compare to the big businessmen from Jiangzhe, they still stood at the front.

There was a screen in the room, and Mu Yangling came in from the back.

When she saw the screen, she was stunned for a moment.

As a person who had even fought alongside soldiers, why would she need such a thing when she was only meeting with a few merchants?

Zhu Liang ignored the Princess Consort’s gaze.

He still had to follow the rules.

It was fine when meeting with the Westerners because they didn’t know the etiquette rules here.

However, it was better to be careful when she was meeting with people from Great Qi.

Mu Yangling sat down.

Sensing that the person behind the screen had sat down, the merchants outside lowered their heads and bowed, respectfully standing in two rows below.

Mu Yangling didn’t beat around the bush and directly revealed her motive.

“I know that you’re all here for the products in my glass factory and watch factory.

I won’t monopolize them.

As long as you have money, I’ll sell them to you.

It’s just that the productivity of these two factories is limited at the moment which limits the quantity produced.

In fact, I already have orders lined up until next year.” The merchants from Jiangsu and Zhejiang were so frustrated that they wanted to pound the ground.

Meanwhile, the Guangdong merchants who had already placed their orders and even received the goods grinned joyfully.

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