Chapter 85 This Cake Is Round and Big
Of course they won't stand all the time.
At Cardo's invitation, Ryosuke and the others sat down in order at a long table.
The main seat of the table was empty, and only seats were placed on both sides, a bit like... a negotiation table.
However, compared with the serious and old-fashioned negotiation environment, the castle was obviously different.
In the bright and dazzling hall, all kinds of delicacies were placed on the table, whether flying in the sky, running on the ground, or swimming in the water.
And the fine wines were all extremely expensive, and were sought after by nobles from various countries.
In addition to food and drinks, there were even entertainment projects, with beautiful dancers wearing cool clothes and showing off their postures on both sides.
There were also geishas sitting behind the curtains, playing the crisp sound of the guqin.
It can be said that in just such a hall, the Cardo in front of him, who was different from the original timeline, showed the wealth of their chamber of commerce in a vivid and exquisite way.
"No need to eat or drink."
He didn't touch the food on the table at all, and didn't even look at the beauties around him.
Everyone on the Hyuga side had a cold face and sat upright on the chair.
Under Ryosuke's control, Hyuga Hizashi had a faint smile on his face, "Let's get down to business."
Because Hyuga Hizashi did not resist but cooperated very well, Ryosuke used the illusion of the Byakugan, which did not consume much energy.
With his current chakra, he can fully support the progress of this negotiation meeting.
"As expected of a ninja from Konoha, his professionalism is high."
Clapping his hands, Cardo flattered him inconspicuously, and then talked about business, "I actually received the news about the lords of Hyuga going to the Land of Waves a long time ago."
"But I will continue to stay here, not to despise you, or to be an enemy of Hyuga."
"My idea is to take this opportunity to cooperate with the ninjas of Hyuga."
As he spoke, he signaled the maids around to take away the food on the table and make a clean table.
"Cooperation?"
Hyuga Hizashi kept a smile on his face, "Tell me what you think."
"Ahem."
Without explaining immediately, Cardo coughed and stretched out his hand to signal the Akutagawa Jonin next to him to spread a map on the table.
Standing up from the chair, he politely signaled Ryosuke and the others to look at the map on the table.
"Although the Kingdom of Waves is just a fishing village with poor resources and no population base, it is undeniable that its geographical location is extremely advantageous for us businessmen."
"I think it is a bit of a waste to regard this place as a country."
"This island is located in the center of the Kingdom of Fire, the Kingdom of Soup, the Kingdom of Water, the Kingdom of Iron and other countries. I think it should not be a country, but a trade center that transports input resources to the surrounding countries..."
Cado's description is very detailed. From the geographical location to the subsequent development of the Kingdom of Waves, and even the benefits of this trade center to the economic development of various countries, he laid it out in detail in front of Ryosuke and others.
It must be said that as a businessman, his mouth is absolutely in place.
Even at the end, he emphasized flattery, believing that such an important hub that brings together the sea and waterways of various countries should be handed over to the ancient family of Hyuga to manage.
If a person has not been impacted by the era of information explosion, even the upper-class officials of this era may not be able to find the flaws in Cardo's words.
They will be fooled and confused, only seeing the immediate benefits and forgetting the actual loopholes.
After all, what Cardo said was too comprehensive and too beautiful, which made it easy for people to get deeply involved.
But Ryosuke is different. Any investment has risks. The bigger the business, the greater the benefits will be as the main party, but the consequences will be heavier.
So, those winding and magnificent words were automatically translated into a few words when they reached his ears.
"This business is huge, covering most of the ninja world. Our Seagull Shipping Chamber of Commerce can't handle it here, and we need some people to help us share it."
"And you, Hyuga, as an ancient clan that has been passed down from the Warring States Period to the present, are most suitable to be our partners."
"Our Chamber of Commerce will help you earn enough profits in the process of cooperation, and share some with you."
"But in this process, you also have to act as security guards, protect the safety of our Chamber of Commerce, and become our backer."
That's right, Cardo's words were heard in Ryosuke's ears and transmitted to his mind, and it became like this.
Anyone who has lived in the 21st century knows one thing clearly.
That is, there is no such thing as a free lunch. When you gain something, you also have to pay something.
In Cardo's explanation, there is no mention of how to share risks, how to distribute benefits, and other more important things.
If Ryosuke was surrounded by a group of 21st century graduates instead of a group of ninjas obsessed with fighting, they would probably leave right now with their hands slammed on the table.
In fact, this pie is too round, too fragrant, too perfect, and too fake to make people have no desire to take a bite.
"Excuse me, I interrupt you."
Looking at Cardo talking about his plan, Ryosuke couldn't help but control Hyuga Hizashi and interrupted him, "If Mr. Cardo's plan is just so... one-sided, then I think we may not need to cooperate."
"I think you are not a qualified businessman, but more like a straw bag who talks on paper,"
Cardo seemed very surprised by Hyuga Hizashi's interruption.
And beside him, other people who were listening with relish also turned their heads in confusion.
This also includes the tribesmen on Ryosuke's side.
"A total of nine minutes and eight seconds."
Hinata Hiashi stood up and looked at Cardo with a smile, "Regarding the expansion of business channels, I have sat here for such a long time, and apart from hearing how much you yearn for and how beautiful the future of your grand plan is, I have not heard anything more worth thinking about."
"As a qualified businessman, isn't it the most basic to take one step and look at two steps in business, seize business opportunities first, and withdraw in time when the market is about to be saturated? If you don't have such ability, how can you get to this position?"
"As for the risk aspect... that's even more ridiculous. Avoiding danger and seeking good fortune shouldn't be the most basic thing in business. Is it the nature of human beings? "
"If the Kingdom of Waves really develops into an extremely important trade center hub in the ninja world as you said, then how many eyes do you think will be staring at this piece of cake. "
"I think... I don't think our Hyuga clan has the ability to confront a big country. Even if we still have Konoha and the Kingdom of Fire behind us, we don't think we will be able to protect your Chamber of Commerce. "
"In summary, you... are not a qualified businessman. I don't think cooperating with you will be of any benefit to us Hyuga, and it may even bring us disaster. "
There is another sentence that Ryosuke didn't say through the mouth of Hyuga Hizashi.
That is, Cardo treats them as fools and doesn't reveal some more core content to them.
And if this sentence is really spoken, there is no doubt that it will tear the face, at least the business is definitely blown.
Ryosuke thinks that this business is still negotiable, at least Cardo's plan is not impossible to implement.
What a pity... Sanjiang is blown, just like the previous book, it is only one step away. It is likely to be on the shelves next week. I hope you can support it. Woo woo woo.