Chapter 119 [Controversy over routes](2/2)
After Lin Zhichao thought for a while, he said: "If there are Chinese shipowners following, we will naturally follow suit."
"Okay, I understand!"
The matter quickly escalated, and after a large number of Chinese shipowners put up signs saying "Support Chinese Shipping," such calls broke out at various terminals in Hong Kong.
Chinese shipowners have said that if they support the Chinese shipping industry, they will reduce the increase in refugees and avoid more Chinese unemployment.
For a time, it received strong support from many merchants, who all chose Chinese ships to transport goods.
"Boss, the situation is not good for us. Some of our original Chinese merchants have also begun to choose other Chinese ships. Moreover, this incident has aroused the public indignation of all Chinese shipowners. By then, even other British investors will blame us.
The price was reduced!" The subordinates realized the seriousness of the matter and immediately reported it to Old Madden.
Old Madden's face was a little red because he didn't expect that just a small price reduction measure would cause such a big backlash. This matter, as if someone was pushing it, quickly formed a trend.
"No, how much backbone do you think the Chinese can have? If they reduce their holdings for a while at most, they will consider our British fleet, because it is more secure." Old Madden said quibly, unwilling to admit his failure.
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The subordinates could only take a breath, hoping in their hearts that what the boss said was true.
After he left, Old Madden immediately muttered: "Things reacted so quickly and public opinion was so fierce. Could it be that someone is pushing it? Who is this person?"
"Could it be that young man?"
"It's impossible. How can he, a novice ship owner, have such strength?"
"Humph, no matter who it is, everything is in vain in the face of absolute strength."
However.
The impact of the matter is getting bigger and bigger, because some thoughtful people have also intervened in the public opinion. Some British capitals suddenly couldn't sit still and quickly asked the Hong Kong government for help. Naturally, the Hong Kong government did not want the national forces to rise and quickly sent out an investigation team.
This investigation led to the origin of the matter.
Although the matter itself is fermenting, the shipowners have not violated any laws and regulations, so the Hong Kong government can only intervene and order Wheelock, the initiator of the matter, to immediately restore freight prices and not disrupt the market.
Upon seeing this, shipowners in Hong Kong also said they would no longer conduct similar advertising. The Hong Kong government took the opportunity to find out some instigators of the seamen's union and deport them from the country.
Things have developed to this point and finally come to an end.
Worldwide shipping.
After listening to Gao Qiqiang's report, Lin Zhichao said that fortunately Global Shipping was not the one causing the most trouble this time. Although it was Gao Qiqiang's method, the ones who jumped the most were not Global Shipping, but the small shipowners.
"Boss, we transported 5,000 tons of goods this time, and the growth trend is gratifying!" Gao Qiqiang said happily.
Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "After all, our ships are new, our sailors are of high quality, and our business is getting better and better. This is inevitable."
Then, he added: "Next month, I will go to London to buy two ships. You will be under more pressure!"
Gao Qiqiang immediately said with confidence: "Only under pressure can we push out our potential. Don't worry, boss, we will definitely work hard to do a good job in business."
Although he was really determined and confident when he said this, in fact, he thought in his heart that the boss seemed to have other plans, because he had never seen the boss worrying about the business, and he had never seen the boss scolding him for the business.
People in their department.
If it were any other boss, seeing the boat so empty, he would probably scold his subordinates.
Therefore, Gao Qiqiang believes that either the boss believes that global shipping's business will inevitably rise, or the boss has other plans, otherwise there is no way to sit firmly on Diaoyutai.
Earn more than two years on an old boat that failed in shipping listings!
Wheelock Shipping.
Old Madden was in a very bad mood. He was besieged by his British colleagues and warned by the Hong Kong government. This happened just because he lowered the price by 10% to solicit goods, thus destroying the business environment and causing the Chinese shipowners to unite.
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"SHIT, these rednecks!"
He knew that his 10% price reduction was not illegal or illegal, but he just hit the knife edge of this matter.
"Could it be that brat who's up to something? He's so cunning, could it be him?"
For a while, Old Madden became suspicious of Lin Zhichao.
Of course, everyone is talking about this in the distance, so naturally they don’t know.
Chapter completed!