Those present were all relatively close people, and at the public meeting, these people were also his supporters. Of course, Uzov could not deliberately find fault with them. What's more, there is really good news when everyone is gathered together today.
Seeing that everyone's expressions softened, Uzov said: "Recently, the work of printing magic scrolls at Kabanbai College has made good progress, and the Manroland printing press we built is the key to it. I believe that there is a need for printing magic scrolls. Those who are interested also hope to have a similar machine, and I will try to contact you privately."
Seeing that someone wanted to try to defend himself, Uzov shook his hand and continued: "When the complete machine was assembled, you were all there to help, and you have seen the entire process. How to assemble all the parts together, except Besides my boss, who else can guarantee that I can do the same thing, let alone the magic circle and program that controls the machine."
"Yes, brother, that's what I told that person too." Someone agreed in agreement. Suddenly realizing that he had let slip and had really come into contact with outsiders, he couldn't help showing a panicked expression.
To appease everyone's worries about being raised again, Uzov said: "Don't worry, my boss didn't say not to sell the printing press. So if anyone finds you again, please bring them to talk to me directly. According to the agreed rules, Anyone who introduces guests will receive an introduction bonus.”
There are some eloquent employees in the Technical Guild. In addition to helping deal with some picky customers, their other major responsibility is to take the initiative to run business and promote business. Just like the Chamber of Commerce, some nobles or magicians who think highly of themselves are waiting for the Chamber of Commerce stewards to come and flatter them, and will not take the initiative to contact the Chamber of Commerce unless they have been working with them for a long time.
Even if those big shots wanted a certain product, they would only hint at their needs to the Chamber of Commerce through other people's mouths. At this time, the Chamber of Commerce will have to take the initiative to send stewards to visit and do the business. The Technical Guild's sanitary equipment business is not specialized. Instead, it has the same business model as the Midi Chamber of Commerce, sending people to proactively visit those 'big shots'.
Of course, not only these employees can do business, but every workshop owner or craftsman can do it. As long as the commission is established, the construction is completed, and the remuneration is received, even if the people who ultimately participate in the construction do not include the introducer, they will still receive a bonus called the introduction fee. This was a rule that had been established long ago, and Uzov just reiterated it.
The craftsmen were a little surprised by this attitude and asked, "Did the big boss really say that?"
"You are a bastard if you don't make money. These are his exact words. Besides, by selling a machine, he will contribute his efforts and get paid for it, so why not sell it. He has also been conducting research recently. He is a magician. , also need financial support." Uzov also saw someone's silk business.
The craftsmen of the Technology Guild are not ignorant of the world of magicians. So someone asked: "What do the great magicians Kabanbai and the others think?"
The person in charge of printing magic scrolls is the high-ranking magician. Moreover, the opponent's strength in the Holy City Estali is no worse than the technical guild with the background of the Ikaruga Alliance.
Everyone is used to doing things in this city full of magicians, so of course you have to pay more attention to avoid being involved in conflicts between magicians. For things like this, the attitude of the great magician is also crucial.
If you offend the technical guild, it seems that you will only lose money and suffer physical pain. Offending the great magician Kabanbai, he would not even be able to survive in the Holy City. The old man's disciples and grandsons are not pretty and fragile ornaments.
I understand everyone’s concerns. However, these little things are already under the control of my boss. Uzov said in his contagious voice: "Don't worry, everyone, of course the great magician Kabambai has agreed to this deal."
Seeing that everyone still looked a little unconvinced, Uzov certainly had to spend some time explaining: "If it is the most original version of the printing press, of course there is no such thing as the great magician. But the subsequent improvements are all due to them. The research results. If someone wants to directly buy an improved version of the printing press, it is impossible without that person's permission. If you want to get such permission, a technical licensing fee for the great magician will of course not escape. So , in this matter, the great magician Kabambai is also beneficial."
"But no matter how many benefits there are, it can't be more profitable than monopolizing this technology." Craftsmen who have been relying on their crafts all their lives will naturally come to such a conclusion and question such considerations. Of course, this was also what Uzov had thought.
However, his boss used the same reason to convince old Kabamba and himself. Now it's up to me to convince this group of craftsmen. Uzov said: "Do you think that just relying on the great magician Kabanbai and a group of people and a machine to print magic scrolls can meet everyone's scroll needs? My 'everyone' refers to the Holy City. The whole market, the whole market of the empire, even the whole of Mystery.”
Perhaps Midi's understanding of economy and business is still quite primitive, but Uzov, who was influenced by someone, came to influence the people in the technology guild. Economic terms such as 'supply', 'demand', and 'market' are often used in the guild, so no one will understand them.
As for the question from the president of the technical guild, everyone thought about it carefully and found that it was indeed true. According to what I heard about the production efficiency, even if it were increased tenfold, no matter how large the workshop was, it would not be able to meet the demand that was almost like a bottomless pit.
Magic scrolls are different from bathroom equipment. The former is a consumable item, while the latter is a semi-permanent construction. While demand for the latter won't completely disappear, it will always slow down. But the former will be consumed as much as it produces, and there is almost no upper limit.
As for those who engage in hunger marketing in Midland... Guess how many pieces the thugs who can't buy anything will tear the person who did this into pieces? In a world of individual power, many considerations are different from those on Earth.
Moreover, when the research team led by Dean Kabambai produced results, the old magician also discussed the follow-up plan with Lin. Even such a request for discussion was initiated by a timid time traveler.
The reason why they are looking for trouble on their own is because Midi has never had any experience in mass production. In order to prevent this backer from killing himself, someone feels the need to step on the brakes or channel the momentum into a path that will not destroy itself.
Although there is still a long way to go before the research on the complete printing of magic scrolls, the results at this stage are enough to shock the world. Not to mention those parts that can be printed, because manual operations are reduced, the success rate of making scrolls is relatively increased. This alone makes the magician who knows the details excited.
The demand for magic scrolls has always existed and cannot be satisfied. Because it will be used in adventures, wars, and pure warriors. Even magicians will choose to use magic scrolls in order to increase their chances of survival in places full of dangers, retaining their spellcasting ability in more urgent situations. when. Not to mention some life-saving magic scrolls.
Before this kind of market demand, it was very difficult to completely cover this technology. Unless the old magician can increase the production capacity to satisfy those who only want to use it without thinking about profiting from it. At least among the two major groups with this need, first eliminate the pressure that may arise from one of them.
This means increasing manpower, increasing the number of printing presses, and expanding scale. The most difficult point is to ensure the source of raw materials. The materials for making magic scrolls are not something that can be found all over the street. And if the source of materials is stuck, it is very likely that the previous investment will become an overwhelming burden.
In order to prevent those who also hope to profit from it from obtaining secrets through improper channels, there must be enough manpower to guard against this kind of thing. Moreover, the larger the scale of the printing workshop, the more manpower needed to prepare for it. But the most troublesome thing about this is not that fellow magicians do this, but the pressure from the national level. It was still pressure from an empire, the Gwana Empire.
There is no doubt that magic scrolls are strategic materials in Lost Land. The best situation for a country is of course to have such technology in its hands, rather than in the hands of someone beyond the empire's control. After Lin raised such a question, neither Kabamba nor anyone else involved in the discussion believed that the Gwana Empire would stand idly by.
In other words, if you choose to monopolize this technology, you must have the consciousness to become the enemy of the whole world. Even on Earth, there is no key technology at the military and strategic level that is in the hands of civil society, except for the country that is called an immigrant but is actually composed of plutocrats.
The method of breaking the situation can be said to be very familiar to someone. Since you can’t devour a table of delicious food by yourself... then turn over the table! Sprinkle all the soup on the ground. Whoever wants to eat can lie down on the ground and lick it.
Of course, it was impossible for Lin to persuade Kaban to worship the old magician with such an argument. Rather, it means publishing the research results in a way that can recover costs and generate profits, and those profits can become funds for the next research.
At the same time, the demand market is so big that it cannot be monopolized by one person or one family. The academy continues to print magic scrolls and sell them. This business can maintain the vitality of research and bring in a steady stream of funds. And those who can also print magic scrolls will form an invisible alliance to fight against other forces trying to monopolize this technology. Whether that's a person or an empire.
Finally, by publishing this technology for a fee, you can certainly gain fame. After others get the first-hand data, it takes time to understand what is going on inside. During this period, as long as your research is still ongoing and progress continues, you can maintain your leading position in technology.
