Chapter 348: Cooperation and Support

Although Baron Hamete, who went to the Wubei Territory for a survey, has not yet returned, the cooperation between Luoning and Weituolinuo can already be finalized in advance.

Weituolinuo was originally skeptical of Luoning's previous proposal, but now the other party has suddenly become the master of Jiliu Island, and the location of Jiliu Island is quite excellent.

He has been the lord of Jianjiao City for many years after all, so he still has some insight; he vaguely guessed whether His Majesty the King wanted to use the Wushan Family to balance the Earl of Screaming Island.

As this speculation sprouted further, Weituolinuo naturally became more and more interested in cooperating with Luoning.

This might be an opportunity for the Dennis Family to grow, and he must seize it.

After some discussion, the content of the cooperation between the two sides can be summarized into three main points:

First, he needs the Dennis Family to provide him with enough craftsmen and professional personnel to build simple docks and a future formal port for him.

Second, he needs the Dennis Family to train and provide experienced captains, sailors, and other related personnel for him.

Finally, Luoning needs the Dennis Family to build a shipyard on Jiliu Island; he does not want to keep buying warships and cargo ships from the family of the Earl of Screaming Island.

The Dennis Family is quite skilled in these aspects, and Viscount Weituolinuo has no objections to the three points of cooperation.

It was just on the method of cooperation that the two had a disagreement.

Luoning originally wanted to use a "buyout" form, such as paying the other party a certain amount of gold coins to have them complete these things for him.

But the other party's quote moved him—

The construction of the port would require 300,000 gold coins, and the construction of the shipyard, as well as the transfer of shipbuilding technology and training, would require 800,000 gold coins.

In addition to this, Luoning also needs to pay the workers' wages and provide food and lodging.

Although the other party also said that only a deposit of 300,000 is needed in the early stage, and interest and installment payments can be calculated later.

But Luoning was still deterred by such high costs.

Fortunately, there is a second way of cooperation.

Weituolinuo can provide all of the above for free, and Luoning only needs to provide food and lodging for the workers.

The condition is that after the port and shipyard in the Wubei Territory are built, Jianjiao City can participate in the subsequent management and permanently obtain 50% of the revenue.

Luoning could actually accept this method.

After all, the investment can be shared with others, and he is also completely clueless about port management and needs to introduce professional personnel.

However, he has strong opinions about the share of revenue.

The help and support of Jianjiao City are certainly important, but these are all based on the conditions created by Luoning.

Whether it is the Wubei Territory or Jiliu Island, these are his territories.

Moreover, he is very confident in the prosperity of the Wubei Territory port; in that case, for Weituolinuo to want to permanently take away 50% of the revenue is simply too much!

In several rounds of negotiations over the next two days, the two sides reached an agreement with difficulty.

For the port revenue, Luoning can give 30%;

For the revenue from the Jiliu Island shipyard and shipbuilding, Luoning only gives 10%.

At the same time, it was agreed that in all matters, Luoning has absolute control, which is what is commonly known as veto power.

Weituolinuo was obviously not very satisfied with this result.

However, seeing that Luoning had the attitude of "do it yourself if you don't support it," in order not to miss this opportunity, he could only agree.

Fortunately, although the investment is large, the return should not be low after success.

If it can really suppress the Screaming Island as Luoning said in the future, and let the ships of Dennis Port be free from infringement, such an investment is completely acceptable to Jianjiao City.

As for the veto power mentioned by Luoning, Weituolinuo did not care much.

After all, the port and shipyard are on someone else's territory, and it is very difficult for him to control them; rather than wasting energy, it is better to make money properly.

Once the cooperation was finalized and the contract was signed, Weituolinuo immediately took action. Survey personnel have already been sent to the Wubei Territory, and the next step is to recruit workers.

And Luoning also needs to organize manpower to build places for workers to eat and live after determining the location of the port construction.

If there are no accidents, a new city will appear there in the future.

After leaving Jianjiao City, the three of them arrived at Wushan Castle under the escort of Meilongnika.

This bodyguard uncle can be considered to have successfully completed his mission and can calm down to adapt to his Meteor-level strength.

Lulansi was very gratified by the achievements his grandson had made, and besides showing concern, he also asked about the construction of Jiliu Island.

Luoning did not hide it and told him about the cooperation with Viscount Weituolinuo.

"Cooperation with Jianjiao City is indeed a wise move."

It was November again, when the temperature was gradually dropping. Compared to last winter, Lulansi seemed to be more afraid of the cold this winter and had already wrapped himself in a blanket early on.

"Only through cooperation can we achieve a win-win situation."

Luoning said with a smile: "If I develop behind closed doors, everything starts from zero; perhaps I could eventually succeed, but it would take longer. Attracting others to invest in my Wubei Territory will yield returns faster."

Lulansi nodded and reminded: "Cooperation for a win-win is certainly good, but don't let your guard down and be hollowed out by others."

"I understand."

Lulansi looked at his eldest grandson and couldn't help but sigh, "It's just a pity that the help I can provide regarding the Screaming Sea is limited; how to deal with the Fleming Family depends on your own ability."

Handing the Fifth Knight Order to Luoning was probably the greatest military help he could provide. As for the rest, what he could provide was quite limited.

Perhaps after he dies, the massive amount of gold coins invested every year in alleviating the pain caused by the Soul Devouring Surge will be released, and Wushan Castle should be able to form more knight orders.

It's just that by then, Weijinsi will be the one inheriting the title of Marquis, and he might not necessarily support Luoning like he does.

Perhaps I need to transfer more resources to Luoning before I die.

Lulansi thought this in his heart, but did not forget to exhort him:

"I want to remind you that the ancestors of the Fleming Family once had a Magic Master. As a magic family, they have a deep foundation, and they are not lacking in Magic Cannons or Magic Weapons. Do not easily start a conflict before you have absolute certainty."

Luoning nodded solemnly; he deeply agreed with this.

Fortunately, he is currently following a path of biding his time, so there will be no open conflict for the time being.

"Just leave these to me. Grandfather, you only need to rest and take care of your health; there is still Along time ahead."

Hearing this, Lulansi laughed; he knew that his time was not long.

"Didn't you just mention that you would develop a city near the port? Do you have a plan for it?"

Luoning scratched his head, "It's only an idea for now; there is no concrete plan. However, I have great confidence in the development of the Wubei Territory, and in the future, this city will at least reach the level of Niujiao Bay."

"That is a large city."

Lulansi was also looking forward to Luoning having such a new city, "The planning of a large city must be meticulous. When the time comes, I will have your father provide you with a group of urban planning personnel to assist you."

"Thank you, Grandfather!" Luoning said gratefully.

Although Luoning did not know much about urban planning, he had his own ideas.

Not to mention comparing it to a modern city, at the very least, there must be new breakthroughs in details such as spatial layout, land use, drainage design, and sewage treatment, so that the city will have a new atmosphere.

However, this is Along-term matter that requires step-by-step study and implementation.

After a brief stay at Wushan Castle, Luoning went to the back mountain and flew directly to the Wubei Territory riding Kaierluosi, while the Tayunjv was left to Tangmu and Dawei to bring back.

This departure took nearly two months in total; returning to the territory again, there should be quite a few gains. (End of this chapter)