Time Travel to 1859: The Iron-Blooded Soldier King

I have to say, Colt's point makes a lot of sense. China has no technicians, no workers, and lacks machinery. How can production be achieved? Furthermore, this also involves environmental issues. Almost no one in the court supports the development of Westernization. Only a few people, such as Zeng Zuo and Li, can see the benefits of learning Westernization. Moreover, they all started in the remote south. Developing Westernization and modern industry in the north is almost a dead end. The conservatives in the court can drown you with their spit! Moreover, Liu Ye sees this military industry as the first pot of gold for his future fortune. Only success is allowed, not failure. There can be no problems.

Even Liu Ye had to carefully weigh the interests involved.

Liu Ye said in a deep voice: "Mr. Colt, what you said makes sense, but I still want to build a factory in China. I believe that all these problems are not a problem! Of course, in order to ensure our production scale, I am willing to make a concession and build factories in the United States and China at the same time!"

Colt shook his head helplessly. Anyone who achieves great things must have strong beliefs and a stubborn character. Obviously, Liu Ye is a person who can achieve great things. It is not easy for him to convince him.

Colt replied, "Building two factories, General Liu, you have to know that even I would find it difficult to do it. We can't find so many technicians. How will you set up your factories in China? How will you ensure the quality of production? Reputation! In the business world, reputation is the most important thing. I can't imagine how China can complete the production and quality inspection of tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of firearms today. This is a heavy and arduous task that not everyone can handle. Even at Colt, such candidates are very tight, and I can't help you."

Liu Ye sucked his teeth. After all, China lacked an industrial base. Damn it, even if he was very capable, he couldn't produce hundreds of excellent industrial workers and technicians in China all of a sudden.

Liu Ye said helplessly: "Okay, I can agree to build a factory in the United States temporarily, but I still have conditions!"

Colt nodded and replied, "Okay, General Liu, please speak."

Colt certainly knew that if he wanted Liu Ye to make concessions, he would need to meet his demands in other aspects. Negotiation, after all, was a mutual compromise.

Liu Ye replied, "First, I will send at least one hundred technical apprentices to your country to follow you to learn relevant military technology. In three years, they must master a considerable level of skills! Second, after three years, all these people will return to their country. With your country's efforts, factories will be built in China. In three years, I think I can also serve as a frontier governor. By then, in my territory, I will be the only one who has the final say. Even the king of heaven will have to control me. At that time, let alone building one arsenal, even if I build ten arsenals, those big guys will definitely not be able to do anything to me!"

Colt smiled bitterly in his heart. Liu Ye was really cruel. He clung to the belief of building a factory in China. He was really a stubborn donkey.

Liu Ye continued, "Mr. Colt, this is a hard condition. You must accept my people and teach them with all your strength. If we cannot reach an agreement, I think our cooperation will regrettably end. I will turn to Prussia or England for cooperation!"

Colt was shocked and looked at Liu Ye solemnly, knowing that Liu Ye had already revealed his cards. Either agree or go through with it!

For this firearms technology, and for more military-industrial interests in the future!

Colt gritted his teeth and replied, "Okay, I agree to this!"

Liu Ye laughed heartily and said, "That's great! They're just a couple of hundred technical apprentices. They only need you to take care of their three meals a day in the United States. As for other expenses, I'll cover them all. Isn't that okay?"

Colt laughed heartily and replied, "General Liu Ye, you're slapping me in the face. I've already agreed to accept one or two hundred apprentices. Why would I care about this little expense? They will receive a monthly salary of ten dollars in America, which is more than enough for their daily expenses."

After solving the most important problem, the next issue is the shareholding of both parties.

Colt smiled and said, "General Liu Ye, I will personally invest $800,000 to purchase equipment and sites in the United States. I will also be responsible for recruiting technicians and workers and overseeing the entire operation of the company. You will invest purely in technology and hold a 35% stake in the joint venture. How do you do that?"

It could be said that Colt was already quite generous. Eight hundred thousand dollars was over one million taels of silver, a colossal fortune! Liu Ye could hold a 35% stake simply by relying on a single technology. Such a boldness was definitely the magnanimity of a wise entrepreneur!

Liu Ye shook his head and replied: "No, no!"

Colt was stunned. This condition was already the maximum limit he could offer, 800,000 US dollars. You should know that the total assets of the current Colt Arms Company are only about 4 million US dollars. It is already the largest arms company in the United States. He was given 35% of the technology shares all of a sudden, but he was still not satisfied!

Liu Ye replied, "Mr. Colt, I have to say that the treatment you offer me is very generous, but that's not what I want. I want the same shares as you! My technology can be valued at $300,000 as a technology investment. I will personally contribute 800,000 taels of silver, which is discounted at $400,000, for a total of $700,000. You can also contribute $700,000, for a total of $1.4 million. This will be the size of a large arms company, and only such a company will have solid competitiveness in the world market! I suggest that we give 2% of our respective 50% shares to Mr. Hua Ruohan as his compensation. What do you think?"

Colt was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that Liu Ye had such great courage. With assets of 1.4 million US dollars and advanced products, he could definitely dominate the world!

Colt asked doubtfully, "General Liu, that's 800,000 taels of silver. I know you've only just been promoted to general. Even if it's your country's Prime Minister, it's hard to say whether he has 800,000 taels of silver or not, right?"

Liu Ye laughed and said, "Mr. Colt, this is not your concern. 800,000 taels of silver will definitely not be a penny short of yours. Your problem is how to transport this silver back to America!"