Chapter 287 Bargaining

Chishan Iron Mine is not a large iron mine. The total amount of iron ore mined each year before was about 3

This number seems to be very large at first glance, but if you convert the unit, it is only 1,800 tons.

According to the highest iron output ratio, so much iron ore can only produce 720 tons of wrought iron.

Such an output is too little for Ronin to use himself, so he will not easily share it with others.

To put it another way, this is not that he has a problem with Wiggins.

If the other party really helped in obtaining Chishan Town, then he would be willing to make concessions.

But in fact, as Ronin said, Wiggins did not provide any help in this matter.

In this case, it is impossible for Ronin to give up 30% and provide the other party with 6,000 gold coins for free every year.

Wiggins couldn't help but question: "You said I didn't provide any help, but you seem to have forgotten that I provided the logistics for the Wubei Knights."

"Of course I remember this, and I remember that you promised me that as long as I was willing to go to the front line of Chishan Town instead of you, you would provide Wubei with 20,000 people for free."

Wiggins seemed to be angry and laughed, "You didn't give me the share of the iron ore in Chishan Town, and you still want to ask me for people, Luo Ning, do you think I'm easy to talk to? Or do you think I'm a fool?"

Seeing that the two seemed to be arguing again, Dai Anni seemed to have something to say.

But after her eyes moved around the two, she took back her words.

Forget it, anyway, the two of them probably couldn't listen to what I said, so I didn't interrupt.

If the relationship between the father and son is really too stiff, there is still the Marquis to cover it.

"Father, you are joking. I have never thought of this."

Ronin's tone slowed down: "Although I said I would not give you a share, I did not say I would not give you gold coins."

In the previous cooperation between Wiggins and Corinne and others, he had a 10% share, which is about 2,000 gold coins per year.

But if Wiggins has his own channels to sell, he can sell the 360,000 kilograms of iron ore involved in his 10% share by himself. This is his right and freedom.

When Ronin was about to buy iron ore from the other party before, the other party handled it in this way.

Now that the Chishan Iron Mine belongs to Ronin, if Wiggins can sell that share privately as before, it will cause trouble.

Just imagine, if Ronin is in urgent need of iron ore, Wiggins suddenly said that he had negotiated a deal and urgently needed to take out 100,000 kilograms of iron ore, what should Ronin do at this time?

So, it is better to use money from beginning to end.

As for why Ronin is willing to pay, it is naturally because he does not want to have a bad relationship with Wiggins.

No matter how unpopular the other party is, he is the future heir to the Marquisate, and now he can inquire about the affairs of Wushan Territory. I am afraid that Roning will have to deal with many things in the future, and he will not be able to avoid him.

Moreover, if it is reported that Roning and Wiggins have a bad relationship, it will not be a good thing for the Wushan family.

"Oh? Are you willing to give money?"

Wiggins was stunned for a moment. He thought that Roning had no intention of giving up on this matter, but he did not expect that there would be a sudden turn of events.

The gloom on his face seemed to dissipate a little.

"How much? Six thousand? Five thousand?"

Roning shook his head: "You know I don't have much money in my pocket, and Wubei Territory is in a time of lack of money. It is impossible for me to take out five thousand gold coins every year at this time."

He paused, as if he had thought of a number: "With my best ability, I am afraid I can only give you one thousand five hundred gold coins every year."

The clouds on Wiggins' face dissipated a little, but he still did not give up.

"No, no, no, Ronin, 1,500 gold coins are too little. Although Wubeiling needs gold coins for its development, the Chishan Iron Mine has huge profits. It is not a problem for you to give me 4,000 gold coins every year!"

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"Father, the Bolant Bandits have killed many people during the period of occupying Chishan Town. Now the population of Chishan Town is dwindling. It is difficult for me to even gather the number of miners before. Production cannot be restored in a short time."

Ronin looked distressed: "And I have to re-establish sales channels and recruit various talents in the future, which will cost a lot of gold coins! If you still ignore my difficulties, then I can only give you another 300, 1,800 per year!"

Wiggins was stunned for a moment, as if he did have this problem.

"Let's do this, I will solve the problem of people for you. On the basis of the 20,000 promised to you before, I will add another 5,000. As for gold coins, I think it's not easy for you either, just give me 3,000."

The atmosphere of the discussion changed from the previous tense situation to the current bargaining.

Dianni breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately it didn't continue to be awkward.

After dozens of rounds of friendly negotiations, the two finally reached a consensus - Ronin gave Wiggins 2050 gold coins every year.

This price was a little more for Wiggins than before, but it was acceptable to Ronin.

"Hahaha, well done Ronin!"

Wiggins smiled and gave a thumbs up. He was a guy who showed his emotions easily.

"Nobles from all over the country will gather here in the next two days. Take a good rest and prepare for the celebration banquet!"

"Then father, the 25,000 people you promised me..."

Wiggins waved his hand: "Don't worry about my work. I have already gathered 7,000 or 8,000 people. When the news spreads to the manors and cities below, so many people will be gathered soon!"

This unpleasant meeting finally ended in a happy atmosphere.

Looking at Luo Ning's leaving figure, Wiggins couldn't help but complain: "This guy, since he was already planning to give me money, why didn't he just tell me directly and cause me to break this good chair!"

The reason why Luo Ning directly rejected the other party Nian Xiang was just to minimize the other party's expectations.

"Also, he actually used fighting energy against me just now. He really doesn't take me as a father seriously!"

He glanced at the wooden block dug deep into the lawn at his feet, still feeling a little unhappy.

But after talking and scolding, he was still happy to be able to get such a price in the end.

"Wiggins, you should change your temper."

Diane advised sadly: "Luo Ning is no longer the same person as before. Now he is not only your son, but also the Viscount of Wubei Territory. He is even a silver knight who can give the Meteor Knight a fatal blow. You should face up to your own status and the gap in strength between you and your opponent.”

"I know!"

Wiggins had to admit that in the future, even if he was angry, he would only use his mouth, not his actions.

He also understood the importance of Luo Ning's appearance to the family.

"Diana, go help me urge the managers of Wushan City and the estates everywhere, and ask them to speed up the process and gather 25,000 people for me."

Wiggins said: "No one really counts all the criminals in prison. If they have the ability to commit crimes, they have the ability to mine. Pull them all out and send them to work in the mines!"

Diane frowned: "Criminals don't seem to be easy to manage, right?"

"Don't worry about it. Those criminals are basically ordinary people. With Luo Ning's strength, are you afraid that he won't be able to manage them?"

Wiggins didn't care about this: "What's more, he still has a team of Cavaliers under his command!" (End of Chapter)