Once they're up and running, it'll be only a matter of time before we find a reason to control them.
Once I take it back, I don't care what you're called in the Red Mansion, I can control you. I'll select some spirited girls and train them to become female assassins.
Girls have a greater advantage than men in carrying out assassination and infiltration missions.
But there's no rush. Let's take it slow and figure out their methods once they arrive.
"Alright, now that things have been clarified, let's do it your way."
"Since I have agreed, no one will come out to obstruct your construction process."
"You should first consult with your bosses, then go and choose a location. Come back and talk to me when you've made your choice."
"As for the inn you want, I think it's too small. The stables in the back are quite large. If you're willing, you can renovate it, and then I'll give you both the inn and the stables."
"But I have only one request: the wood and stone used in the renovation must be of good quality. Cutting corners is not acceptable to me."
The representative of the owner behind the Red Mansion nodded repeatedly, knowing in their hearts that the choice of wood or stone was merely a final step to increase the price.
Although this left them speechless, it was Liu Feng's territory, and he was the one who had the final say.
"General Liu, now, please name your price."
"Alright, since you want this place, plus the stables, how about you give me three thousand taels of silver a year?"
"Ah, three thousand taels?"
This price? This surprised the representative from the Red Mansion. This price was very low. Even if it were ten times the base price of three thousand taels, it would still be a reasonable price.
This little bit of money can be earned back in no time.
No, wait a minute.
The representative from the Red Mansion suddenly realized what was going on?
What, every year?
This means that the land and houses are only for rent, not for purchase?
No matter what kind of business you're in, you've never done it this way before. The most important thing is the land deed; it's the easiest thing to preserve value in a business.
But by doing this, they have lost this most important thing.
Even if we take a step back and assume that three thousand taels of silver a year doesn't sound like much, it's still enough to make money.
But this business isn't something you do for a year or two; it's something you do year after year. Over time, the rent adds up to thousands of dollars.
"General Liu, it's like this, our idea is to buy the land outright, and then lease it..."
"General Liu, why don't you offer a new price for a direct sale?"
"The price is fixed. This is how I operate with the land and houses here; they are only for rent, not for sale."
"So, is the land for the gambling den also like this?"
"No, I can consider selling the land of this gambling den to them."
Liu Feng replied with a smile.
"Then why can't ours be the same?"
"The logic is simple: they built their own houses and all the facilities. It's not like I should rent out the houses to them after they've built them."
Liu Feng's question left the representative of the Dream of the Red Chamber speechless.
If they want to acquire land safely and securely, the Red Mansion has no choice but to do the same as a gambling den and honestly select locations themselves.
In that case, they would have to give up their first-mover advantage.
However, if the Red Mansion loses its first-mover advantage, then it will certainly not be able to compete with the gambling dens in business.
But if we say we're renting it, what if Liu Feng suddenly says he doesn't want to rent it anymore?
So they'll continue doing business despite the criticism.
Seeing the hesitant look on the representative of the Red Mansion, Liu Feng stood up and patted him on the shoulder with a smile.
"There's no rush, you can think about it carefully."
"I have plenty of time to wait."
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