This number may seem a lot at first glance, but if you convert the units, it is only 1,800 tons.

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

This output was too little for Luo Ning to use himself, so he naturally wouldn't share it with others easily.

To be honest, it's not like he has any problem with Wiggins.

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

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

Under such circumstances, it would be impossible for Roning 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 was the one who provided the logistics for the Wubei Knights."

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

Wiggins seemed to be amused by his anger. "You didn't give me the share of the iron mine 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?"

The two seemed to be about to quarrel again, and Diane seemed to have something to say.

However, after his eyes moved between the two of them, he took back his words.

Forget it. They probably won’t listen to what I’m saying anyway, so I’d better not interrupt.

If the relationship between father and son really becomes too strained, the Marquis will still be there to back him up.

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

Luo Ning'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, Coreyon and others, he had a 10% share, which was equivalent to about 2,000 gold coins per year.

But if Wiggins has his own sales channels, he can sell the 360,000 kilograms of iron ore involved in his share on his own. This is his right and freedom.

This is how the other party handled it when Roning was about to buy iron ore from him.

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

Imagine that Ronin was in urgent need of iron ore, and 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 Roning was willing to pay, it was naturally because he didn't want to ruin his relationship with Wiggins.

No matter how unpopular the other party is, he is still the future heir to the throne of Marquis, and now he can inquire about all the affairs of Wushan Territory. I am afraid that Luo Ning will not be able to avoid him when dealing with many things in the future.

Moreover, if word spread that Roning and Wiggins had a bad relationship, it would not be a good thing for the Wushan family.

"Oh? You're willing to pay?"

Wiggins was stunned for a moment. He thought that Roning had no intention of giving in on this matter, but he didn't expect that there would be a sudden turn for the better.

The gloom on his face seemed to fade a little.

"How much? Six thousand? Five thousand?"

Luo Ning shook his head: "You know I don't have much money in my pocket, and Wu Beiling is short of money right now. It's impossible for me to take out 5,000 gold coins every year at this time."

He paused, as if he had thought of a number: "With my best ability, I'm afraid I can only give you 1,500 gold coins per year."

The cloud on Wiggins' face dissipated a little, but he still didn't give in.

"Father, during the period when the Bolant Bandits occupied Chishan Town, many people were killed. Now the population of Chishan Town has dwindled. It is difficult for me to even gather the number of miners we had before. Production cannot be restored in a short period of time."

Luo Ning looked distressed: "Besides, I will have to rebuild the sales channels and recruit various talents later, 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.

"How about this, I'll take care of the people problem for you. On top of the 20,000 I promised you before, I'll add another 5,000. As for the gold coins, I see it's not easy for you either, so just give me 3,000."

The atmosphere of the discussion has changed from being tense before to bargaining now.

Dai Anni breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately the situation did not get any worse.

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

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

"Hahaha, well done Roning!"

Wiggins smiled and gave a thumbs up. He is a guy whose emotions are easily revealed on his face.

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

"Father, the 25,000 people you promised me..."

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

This meeting, which started off unpleasantly, finally ended in a pleasant atmosphere.

Looking at Roning's departing back, Wiggins couldn't help but complain: "This guy, since he was going to pay, why didn't he just say so? He made me break this good chair!"

The reason why Luo Ning directly rejected the other party's idea was just to lower the other party's expectations to the greatest extent.

"Also, he just used his fighting spirit against me. He really doesn't take me, his father, seriously!"

He glanced at the piece of wood that was deeply embedded in the lawn at his feet, and still felt a little unhappy.

But despite all the talk and criticism, he was still happy that he could get such a price in the end.

"Wiggins, you should change your temper."

Dai Anni advised worriedly: "Ronin 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 deal a fatal blow to Meteor Knight. You should face up to your own status and the gap in strength between you and the opponent."

"I know!"

Wiggins had to admit that even if he got angry in the future, he could only use his mouth and would not use physical force.

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

"Diane, help me urge the managers of Wushan City and the manors in various places to speed up the process and gather 25,000 people for me."

Wiggins said: "If there is really no one, then count all the criminals in prison. If they are capable of committing crimes, they are capable of mining. 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 that. Those criminals are basically ordinary people. With Roning's strength, is he afraid that he won't be able to manage them?"

Wiggins didn't care: "What's more, he has a Cavaliers team under him!" (End of this chapter)