What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 9 Investing in a Factory

If Tang Wen had the ability to read minds, he would definitely tell the village chief that he was not taking the wrong path, but the magical path.

Today was the agreed delivery time. Tang Wen drove to the farm machinery store in town and saw the people who had given the deposit last time, and there were even a few more.

Seeing the Sibu Xiang, they immediately surrounded the back bucket and smiled at the fully packed diesel engine.

Wu Laoer pushed aside the people who were blocking his way and hurried over to help Tang Wen greet the people.

"Everyone, have the money ready! We'll inspect the goods on site and pay for them!
Those who paid the deposit the day before yesterday, come here and wait!"

After he finished speaking, he came to Tang Wen's side and got to know this former town brat a little better:

"Brother Tang, this is not a small batch at all. You got 8 units so quickly, it's almost as many as what I have in my store.

It’s strange that no one buys my tractor.”

Someone else immediately interrupted:

"Wu Lao Er, your 5 horsepower machine is priced at yuan, it's absolutely a rip-off.

A 25-horsepower marine tractor can also be used, and it can also be used with a harvester. You should also import a cheap and high-horsepower one."

Wu Lao Er was instantly furious, but after seeing who it was, he immediately fought back:

"Then don't buy my tractor. I won't sell you that Taishan 25."

"No, I was just joking."

Seeing the two bickering, Tang Wen asked doubtfully:
"What's 'Tarzan 25'?"

Wu Lao Er quickly pointed to a rusty four-wheel tractor in the corner and said:

"That one I bought and refurbished also had 25 horsepower and was capable of four-wheel drive. It was soaked in water and I bought it as scrap metal.

I said I wanted to use your new diesel engine for repairs, and someone immediately bought it for 13,000 yuan, and half of it was yours.

The remaining two have also been sold, and they were bought by other people in town, who bought them very quickly."

Tang Wen looked at the battle-damaged appearance of the Taishan 25 and almost thought it was a pile of scrap metal, so he asked Wu Laoer:

"When was this tractor made?"

"It was made in 85, so it's still strong."

Wow, a broken thing from ten years ago can be sold for more than ten thousand after being repaired. This made Tang Wen have a deeper understanding of the current backward productivity.

When industry was underdeveloped, the value of industrial products was beyond imagination.

The 25-horsepower diesel engine is also very attractive. Gasoline engines with the same horsepower are all two-stroke, which are not only fuel-consuming but also easy to break down. They are far less sturdy and durable than diesel engines.

There were several people from other towns in Wu Laoer's shop, all of whom came to see the high-horsepower diesel engine after hearing about it.

When all the diesel engines were started and tested one by one, Tang Wen easily received the full balance and even received orders for four more units.

But what excited him the most was that the total amount earned from selling diesel engines had reached more than 53,000, which was equivalent to more than 1,100 silver coins!

This is enough silver coins to upgrade, and you will have a real shipyard soon!
Tang Wen couldn't wait to go back and upgrade, but after working for several hours, everyone was exhausted. Wu Laoer took the initiative to take him and the village chief to a restaurant for dinner.

Wu Laoer, who also made a lot of money, was extremely generous. When he came to the teahouse, he ordered all the main dishes.

Today, in addition to Guo Panpan, there was a gentle woman in the store, and Guo Chenliang was nowhere to be seen. Both the big and the small went into the kitchen to busy themselves.

The three of them filled the table. The Guo family's mother and daughter were both very good cooks. Tang Wen hadn't eaten meat for a long time, so he just kept showing off his food.

But the old village chief and Wu Laoer were not to be outdone. Eating was like a war to them, and the three of them managed to eat up all the dishes.

After licking the last bowl of rice, Wu Lao Er touched his stomach and said:

"Brother Tang, I've already asked around. The only 25-horsepower diesel engine in town is the Motor, and it costs over yuan. Our business can still continue.

I think I can sell 20 of these just based on the area around here, but they'd need to be equipped with drive shafts and propellers to make them into external motors. Can you get them?"

Tang Wen nodded as soon as this thought flashed through his mind. The research and development of these accessories only required 2 silver coins, which was no problem at all.

"No problem, but it'll cost an extra thousand."

"Great!" Wu Lao Er slapped his thigh fiercely:
"I'll find a way to sell it right away. I'll buy it from you for 6,000 yuan per unit. How about paying in cash?"

The assembled motor only costs 6,000 yuan, which is really cost-effective. It is much better than those in the city. Wu Laoer immediately became ambitious.

He now has the capital, and he can make at least several thousand by selling it.

But before Tang Wen could answer, the village chief immediately scolded him:
"Fuck you, are you bullying a child because he's ignorant? You got a great bargain with 6,000 yuan.

I can sell Xiao Tang to you for 6,000, but if you want to be an agent, it will cost 7,000 yuan a piece!"

"Seven thousand? It costs me money to stock up on supplies and run errands!"

"Bullshit, don't listen to his bullshit, Tang kid. He'd be secretly happy even if it sold for 8,000.

If you don't sell it, there are plenty of people who will. At worst, we can sell it ourselves!"

"No, no, no, Brother Tang, how can you be busy with such trivial matters when you are doing big business? It's only 7,000. I am the only one who can sell it in Goose City. Is that okay?"

"Goose City? You have such a big appetite!"

"Uncle."

Tang Wen poked Chen Yonggui. Although the latter was still unhappy, he frowned and said nothing more.

Wu Lao Er was overjoyed, thinking that Tang Wen had already had enough, and quickly said:
"Then it's settled. Wait for me. I'll go back and get the seal and ink. Let's write a contract. Words are not enough!"

After Wu Lao Er ran away in a hurry, the village chief frowned and said:

“Why are you stopping me? Goose City is such a big place, you’re at a huge disadvantage.

Xiao Tang, this one costs a lot of money, you can't take it lightly."

"Village chief, I only sold him 25 horses, not all of them."

"you also have?"

Tang Wen nodded:
"Not only that, but it's something bigger and more expensive, and you'll see it soon."

A mere 25 horses, if it were sold for 250, how could it be bought for ? At least !

Chen Yonggui's expression finally relaxed and softened.

Then he saw Tang Wen take out a large stack of banknotes from his pocket and stuff it directly into his own arms.

"Xiao Tang, what are you doing? It's only natural for your uncle to help you. I can't take your money."

Tang Wen quickly persuaded:
"I rely on your help to run my business in the village. I've been tired all day today, and you deserve it."

Chen Yonggui still evaded responsibility:
"Today's meal alone is worth it. How can I ask you to pay for it?"

"Well, could you do me a favor?"

Tang Wen changed his words:
"You know my father's workshop doesn't have any formalities. I want you to help me register a proper shipyard and grant me a piece of land. I plan to expand it.

Part of this money is for your gratitude, and the rest can be used as a favor."

He was speaking from the heart. As the shipyard expanded, it could no longer grow so wildly. It had to at least have a formal name.

Chen Yonggui felt a little relieved, but then became excited again:

"You want to open a factory in the village? Do you need to recruit people?
This is a good thing. I will grant you as much land as you want, and it will also allow the villagers to work there.

I think I saw the village head when I came to town today. Wait, I'll go talk to him right away."

Wait, the Magic Shipyard can’t recruit!

Tang Wen underestimated the impact of opening a factory on the village chief. Even a small factory at the village level can provide more than a dozen jobs, which is very good for a village.

After Wu Lao Er, the village chief also disappeared, leaving Tang Wen alone to face the mess on the table.

At this time, Guo Panpan's mother An Yu came forward to clean the table. When she saw the money in Tang Wen's arms, her eyes widened and she almost couldn't hold the plate.

She had heard from her daughter that Tang Wen was doing business in diesel engines, but she thought he was just making a little money while not doing his job properly. Who knew it would be so exaggerated.

(End of this chapter)