After repeated tests, Tang En returned to Ellington with satisfaction.
"The test results are perfect. Although there are still some small problems, they don't affect the use. We can start production."
Tang En first gave them a positive conclusion, and then said, "But I just did an interference test. The magic power gathering caused by strong spellcasting will cause interference signals. If possible, it's best to solve this problem later."
Estisa thought for a moment and said, "I have a way to solve it. We just have to find a way to correct the abnormal waves caused by the magic power gathering. It's not very difficult."
Thus, Tang En was very relieved to give the task of developing the anti-interference module to Estisa.
This anti-interference module was not in a hurry to be added now. After all, product development was like people, one couldn't eat too much in one bite. Now that the magical cell phone had reached the commercial level, it could start to promote the development of society as soon as possible.
After the development of the anti-interference module was completed, the second generation of products would be released.
"But now it's difficult to reduce the cost of the magical cell phone to less than twenty gold coins."
Jean frowned and said, "The magic materials used on it are worth fifty gold coins according to the cost price, not to mention the cost of our technology. If you want to sell it at twenty gold coins, you'll lose thirty gold coins per unit. Are you sure you want to do this?"
Tang En frowned. "Can't mass production reduce the cost?"
"After all, the magic dust consumed and the magic metal used to carve the magic power channel are very expensive. Even the inferior magic dust costs ten gold coins per unit."
Jean sighed and said, "In fact, if it weren't for the powerful effect of the universal alloy, the magic metal used on a magical cell phone alone would be worth more than five hundred gold coins."
Tang En frowned. "Then how low can the cost be reduced? Without calculating the profit. "
"You want to pay for the production?"
Jean was startled and said, "If we only calculate the material and production cost, the price of a magical cell phone can be reduced to about eighty gold coins."
Fifty gold coins were the cost of materials, and thirty gold coins were the cost of production, including the wear and tear of the production equipment, the wages of the workers, the transportation costs, and so on. The majority of the cost was the wages of the workers.
That's right. As the number of workers in the Datang Chamber of Commerce increased, the monthly salary expenditure gradually became the biggest expense. The entire calculation of the salary of the Datang Chamber of Commerce's employees was all on Fiona's shoulders. Fortunately, she had now become a Gold-tier magician, and her mind was much sharper. Otherwise, she would be exhausted to death.
"Eighty gold coins can only cover the cost …"
After pondering for a moment, Tang En said, "Then let's slow down the plan to popularize magical cell phones for the time being. Let the people at the bottom of society wait. After all, they don't have such a strong need for information exchange."
Although Tang En wanted to promote the mobile phone popularization plan as soon as possible, if he had to spend money to sell a mobile phone, he would probably go bankrupt soon. Therefore, he gave up on that plan for the time being.
Tang En called Fiona and began to give a series of orders.
"Immediately set up a magical cell phone factory to be responsible for the production of the 'Tang' series of magical cell phones. All the resources and manpower needed can be used at will. The priority will be raised to the highest level, second only to the military. Inform the logistics department to immediately purchase the necessary raw materials for production and prepare the raw materials."
"Inform Alice to design the appearance of the Tang series of magical cell phones according to the design drawings of the magical cell phones. There must be obvious differences between them. The moment people take out their magical cell phones to make a call, they must be able to quickly attract people's attention. This desire to compete will be a big driving force for the market."
"The ordinary magical cell phones are targeted at the low-end civilian market. The price is 99 gold coins. The code is' Little Wheat. 'It provides basic calling functions. The shell is mainly made of low-cost universal alloy. The appearance needs to be simple and plain. Don't waste too much energy."
Although the universal alloy's performance was superior, Ellington was producing it in large quantities due to the high demand. Moreover, now that the technology had been upgraded and the production capacity had expanded, the cost was extremely low. This kind of alloy with superior performance had become the representative of cheap materials.
"The advanced magical cell phones are targeted at the mid-end adventurer and mercenary market. The price is 199 gold coins. The code is' Sharp Sword. 'It provides basic calling and text messaging functions. The shell is also mainly made of low-cost universal alloy. The appearance needs to be in line with the adventurer's aesthetic. It must be convenient and durable, and adapt to various climates and environments."
"The deluxe magical cell phones are targeted at the ordinary nobles and merchants. The price is 199 gold coins. The code is' Balance. 'It adds video calling functions. The shell is mainly made of magical iron. The appearance needs to be luxurious and can reflect one's identity."
"The supreme magical cell phones are targeted at the royalty and nobles. The price is 19,999 gold coins. The code is' Scepter. 'The function is the same as Balance. The shell is mainly made of fine gold. The appearance needs to be noble and reserved. It needs to be durable and have noble uniqueness."
"In addition, it is a limited edition mobile phone for the advanced members of the Datang Chamber of Commerce. The order needs to be placed in advance. At least a week later, the goods will be received. The core will be made by the factory, and the shell will be made by me personally. It is divided into the Mithril version and the Auguin version. The Mithril version is 99,999 gold coins, and the Auguin version is 1999,999 gold coins. I guarantee that every model will be a unique and noble Prandal product!"
Jean and the others who were standing at the side looked at Tang En with their mouths agape. Jean, especially, was so anxious that he was about to jump up and down!
Damn it, I knew that this guy was rich, but I didn't expect him to be so inhumane!
These two types of magic materials were very rare and were good materials for making magic equipment. Now, he was using the precious Mithril and Auguin to make the shell of a mobile phone and sell it as an ordinary product!?
"You prodigal son, how can you waste treasures like this!"
Jean shouted in exasperation. "Those guys are only wasting treasures by using Mithril and Auguin's magical cell phones!"
"Are you stupid?"
Tang En glanced at Jean. "How many sane people do you think will buy such expensive magical cell phones?"
"Ah?"
"So, it doesn't matter whether those two models can be sold or not. They exist to highlight the nobility of the Datang Chamber of Commerce products and prove that we are a high-end brand."
Tang En patiently explained the relationship between the brand and the market to this business idiot. Only then did he reluctantly let Jean understand the importance of establishing a high-end brand.
"So, whether they can be sold or not is another matter. I think that in the whole of Prandal, only Levitz and the Dragons would be willing to buy the Auguin's version of the magical cell phone. Even King Oscar of the Ronitante Kingdom probably can't bear to do so. Besides, this thing hasn't been introduced to other countries yet. You're thinking too much."
After all, this thing was just a communication tool. The important thing was the powerful function it achieved, not the device itself.
"Okay, okay. Anyway, it's your thing. As long as you're happy."
Jean wanted to roll his eyes. Looking at the whole of Prandal, how many people could be as extravagant as Tang En? But Jean couldn't win against him.
"Of course, as a person, the most important thing is to be happy."
Tang En chuckled. "In fact, I've already thought about the upgraded functions of the next few generations of the magical cell phone."
Histisa was startled. "Then why don't you say it now and perfect it?"
"That's why I said that you're all business idiots."
Tang En looked at them in disdain. "Do you know what it means to loosen the reins only to grasp them better? Do you know what hunger marketing is? Do you know the motto of the toothpaste factory, Intel? Do you know why good things can't be released all at once? "
Loosen the reins only to grasp them better? Hunger marketing? Toothpaste factory, Intel?
Jean was dumbfounded. What were these things?
"Forget it, it's useless to tell you. So, you just focus on the technology and leave the market to us."
Tang En waved his hand as a conclusion. Fiona held back her laughter and wrote down his request. Then, she closed the book and asked, "Do you have any other orders?"
"Nothing else. Get it done as soon as possible. Aurelia has already ordered a batch of magical cell phones. Produce them and deliver them to her as soon as possible."
The magical cell phones had a wide range of uses, and they were of great military significance. However, for Tang En right now, strengthening the centralization of power and the control of local governments was the most important thing. Aurelia had asked for the first batch of ten thousand magical cell phones, and that was only the initial number. Those magical cell phones would be distributed to the lords of every region, the mayors of every city, and even the mayors of every town. In this way, her orders could be passed down level by level after leaving the palace, directly to the village leaders at the bottom level.
Aurelia, who was in charge at the center, could also receive feedback from the bottom level. From then on, there would be fewer cases of feigning compliance.
Tang En suddenly said, "By the way, we'll be leaving for the Ryan Empire in two days. Produce a batch of magical cell phones for us first. When we get there, we may need to split up and investigate some things. By the way, we can also test the adaptability of the magical cell phones in various environments along the way."
Eustisa said with a smile, "No problem. We'll work overtime tonight. When you leave, we'll definitely hand them over to you."
After Tang En explained these things, Fiona directly left the research institute and quickly supervised the matter of the magical cell phone factory. Eustisa and Jean, on the other hand, had to work overtime with the mages to develop a complete production line of magical cell phones, as well as the first batch of magical cell phones that Tang En needed.
At this time, Tang En ran to the other project teams to check on the progress.
Since the Comet motorcycle had reached a practical level, the project had been temporarily suspended. All the personnel were transferred to the armored tank project team. At this moment, the armored tank project team was developing the corresponding weapon system in full swing. With the artificial soul technology that Eustisa brought, many of the original plans were overturned and redone.
The new material team was still using various methods to find useful materials. There was also some progress in the refinement and purification of the magic elimination stone and the floating stone …
Everything here was progressing steadily and orderly. Therefore, Tang En, who was relieved, could finally begin to consider the matter of going to the Ryan Empire.
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