Vitorino had been skeptical about Ronin's previous proposal, but now the person on the other side has transformed into the lord of Rapids Island, and the location of Rapids Island is very good.
After all, he had been the lord of Pointle City for many years and had some knowledge. He vaguely guessed that His Majesty the King wanted to use the Wushan Family to balance the power of Screaming Island.
As this speculation grew, Vitorino naturally became more and more interested in cooperating with Ronin.
This may be an opportunity for Dennis' family to grow, and he must seize it.
After some discussion, the cooperation between the two parties was summarized into three main points:
First, he needed the Dennis family to provide him with enough craftsmen and professionals to build a simple dock and a formal port in the future.
Secondly, he needed the Dennis family to train him and provide him with experienced captains, sailors and other related personnel.
Finally, Ronin needed the Dennis family to build a shipyard on Rapids Island. He didn't want to keep buying warships and cargo ships from the Earl's family on Howling Island.
The Dennis family is quite good at these aspects, and Viscount Vitorino has no objection to the three points of cooperation.
The two of them had a disagreement over the way to cooperate.
Roning originally wanted to use the form of "buyout", such as paying the other party a certain amount of gold coins to let the other party complete these tasks for him.
But the other party's offer moved him——
The construction of the port requires 300,000 gold coins, and the construction of the dock and the transfer and training of shipbuilding technology require 800,000 gold coins.
In addition, Luo Ning also needs to pay the workers' wages and provide them with food and accommodation.
Although the other party also said that only a deposit of 300,000 yuan is required in the early stage, and the interest and installment repayments will be calculated later.
But Roning was still deterred by such high costs.
Fortunately, there is a second way to cooperate.
Vitorino can provide all of the above for free, and Roning only needs to provide food and accommodation for the workers.
The condition is that after the ports and docks in the Wubei Territory are built, Pointed City can participate in the subsequent management and permanently obtain 50% of the profits.
Roning could accept this method.
After all, the investment can be shared with others, and he is completely clueless about the management of the port and needs to introduce professional personnel.
However, he had a problem with the share of the profits.
The help and support from Pointe City is certainly important, but it is all based on the conditions created by Ronin.
Whether it is Wubei Territory or Jiliu Island, this is his territory.
Moreover, he was very confident about the prosperity of the Ubei Territory Port. In that case, Vitorino wanted to take 50% of the profits permanently, which was too much! In the next two days, after several rounds of negotiations, the two sides reached a consensus with difficulty.
Ronin can give 30% of the port's revenue;
Roning only gave 10% of the profits from the shipyard and shipbuilding on Jiliu Island.
It was also agreed that Roning would have absolute control over all matters, which is often referred to as a veto power.
Vitorino was obviously not satisfied with this result.
However, seeing that Luo Ning was in an attitude that if Luo Ning didn't support him, he would do it himself, in order not to miss this opportunity, he had no choice but to agree.
Fortunately, although the investment is large, the returns should be high after success.
If it is really possible to suppress the Howling Island in the future as Ronin said, and keep the ships in Port Dennis safe from harm, such an investment would be completely acceptable to Pointed City.
As for the veto power that Roning mentioned, Vitorino didn't care much about it.
After all, the ports and docks are on other people's territories, and it is difficult for him to control them. Instead of wasting energy, he might as well make money.
After the cooperation was finalized and the contract was signed, Vitorino immediately took action. Surveyors had been sent to Wubei, and the next step was to recruit workers.
If nothing unexpected happens, a new city will appear there in the future.
After leaving Pointe City, Ronin and the other two arrived at Wushan Castle under the escort of Melonica.
The bodyguard uncle has successfully completed his mission and can now focus on adapting to his Meteor-level strength.
Rulans was very pleased with the achievements made by his grandson. In addition to showing concern, he also asked about the construction of Jiliu Island.
Roning did not hide anything and told him about his cooperation with Viscount Vitorino.
"Cooperation with Pointe City is indeed a wise move."
It is November again and the temperature is gradually dropping. Compared with last winter, Lulans seems to be more afraid of the cold this winter and has wrapped himself in a blanket early.
“Cooperation leads to win-win results.”
Luo Ning smiled and said, "If I just focus on developing everything and start from scratch, I may succeed in the end, but it will take longer. Attracting others to invest in my Wubeiling will bring faster returns."
Lu Lans nodded and reminded: "Win-win cooperation is good, but don't take it lightly and let others sideline you."
"I see."
Lu Lan Si looked at his eldest grandson and couldn't help but sigh, "It's a pity that the help I can provide with regard to the Howling Sea is limited. How to deal with the Fleming family depends on your ability."
Handing over the Fifth Knights to Ronin was probably the best help he could provide. As for the rest, what he could provide was quite limited.
Perhaps after he dies, the huge amount of gold 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 knights.
However, it will be Wiggins who inherits the title of Marquis, and he may not necessarily support Roning like he did.
Maybe I need to transfer more resources to Ronin before I die.
Lu Lans thought so in his heart, but he did not forget to remind:
"I have to remind you that the Fleming family had a magician in their ancestry. As a magic family, they have a deep foundation and are not short of magic cannons and magic weapons. Don't easily start a conflict without absolute certainty."
Luo Ning nodded solemnly, he agreed with this deeply.
Fortunately, he is now taking a low-key approach, so there will be no overt conflict at present.
"Leave these to me. Grandpa, you just need to take care of your health. There is still a long time to come."
Hearing this, Lu Lans laughed, he knew that he didn't have much time.
"Didn't you just mention that you would develop a city near the port? Do you have any plans?"
Luo Ning scratched his head. "It's just a concept for now, and there is no specific plan. However, I am very confident in the development of Wubei Territory. In the future, this city will at least reach the level of Niujiao Bay."
“It’s a big city.”
Lu Lans was also looking forward to having such a new city in Roning. “The planning of a big city must be careful. When the time comes, I will ask your father to provide you with a group of urban planners to assist you.”
"Thank you, Grandpa!" Luo Ning said gratefully.
Although Roning didn't know much about city planning, he had his own ideas.
Not to mention being on par with modern cities, but at least there must be new breakthroughs in details such as spatial layout and land use, drainage design and sewage treatment, so that the city can look new.
However, this is a long process that requires discussion and practice step by step.
After a brief stay in Wushan Castle, Roning came to the back mountain and rode Carlos directly to Wubei Territory, while giving the Cloud-Stepping Horse to Tom and David to take back.
This time I was away for nearly two months, and now that I have returned to the territory, I should have gained a lot. (End of this chapter)