Chapter 27 Conflict of Interests, Negotiations Begin
Three days later, the group of businessmen left Mushroom Ridge with satisfaction.
Before they left, they took away goods worth 40,000 to 50,000 gold coins, as well as a year's rent for more than 100 shops, which was almost 20,000 gold coins.
Xu Kuang understood what this group of people wanted to do after a moment's thought. They actually wanted to be second-rate dealers. The businessman's vision was ruthless. This group of people knew that the rent in Mogu Ridge might not be this high in the future, so they settled there first.
A group of shops, ready to make a small fortune.
When Xu Kuang got rich, he immediately established a series of necessary law enforcement agencies such as the Taxation Bureau, the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, and the Transportation Bureau.
Xu Kuang grinned widely, and he realized that more people would soon join him.
There is another person who is also very happy, Baron Wren.
This morning, a dozen businessmen suddenly came here and rented hundreds of carts and hundreds of people from him. He made hundreds of gold coins in one fell swoop.
Baron Wren immediately issued a decree requiring his subjects not to slaughter cattle, horses, donkeys, mules and other transportation animals.
Baron Wren realized that many people might pass by this road in the future, so he quickly asked his men to purchase a batch of livestock.
After doing all this, Ren looked into the distance with a complicated expression. Only then did he realize that compared to the man in Mushroom Ridge, he was probably still making a small amount of money.
But he is still very happy, because at least people are willing to take him to play, which is a good thing, and more good things are waiting for him in the future.
Baron Wren called the steward and said to him:
"Wrap up the chiming bell, and prepare gold coins, and count the territory we invaded in Mogu Ridge. If there is any dispute, give it to Mogu Ridge. I will visit Baron Xu Kuang in person in ten days."
Although the housekeeper didn't know what happened, he was not stupid, so he went to do it immediately.
…
Hathaway personally led the caravan to Mushroom Ridge.
She looked at Xu Kuang, pursed her lips, and teased:
"Hey, I haven't seen you for a few days. Lord Xu Kuang's pockets are bulging."
Xu Kuang smiled and said:
"I've made a little fortune, but it's not worth mentioning."
"This is still called a small fortune? You have earned our family's annual income in just a few days. What you have earned is not a small fortune."
Xu Kuang looked embarrassed and asked quickly:
"Why did you come?".
Hathaway said helplessly:
"My father deliberately asked us to set off a few days late. He said that we should not compete with those businessmen for profits, otherwise they would leave Hulu Town."
When Xu Kuang heard this, he gave a thumbs up.
"As expected of my uncle, he is so smart."
Hathaway laughed and cursed:
"No flattery is allowed. We agreed that when I come this time, I will definitely have a few more days of fun."
"Of course, you can stay here as long as you want. By the way, I'll give you a few shops and let the old housekeeper take them back."
The old housekeeper was stunned. He looked at Xu Kuang and asked:
"Master, how many shops are you talking about giving us?".
"Of course, you go back and tell my uncle that this is my nephew's wish, and ask him not to refuse, otherwise he will look down on me."
The old housekeeper saluted Xu Kuang and said:
"I would like to thank the young master on my behalf first, but please be mentally prepared. My master may not accept this."
Xu Kuang laughed and said:
"Don't worry, uncle will do it."
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The old housekeeper took away cloth worth ten thousand gold coins, and also took away forty chiming bells. This also benefited from the large-scale production of chiming bells and the improvement of Xu Kuang's level. Otherwise, Xu Kuang might not be able to deliver the goods.
There are so many self-ringing bells.
Xu Kuang watched the old housekeeper leave and thought:
"It seems that the arsenal is about to start construction."
Now the busiest person on Mushroom Ridge is York. He is almost ready to become a contractor. There are projects all over the mountains and plains waiting for him, including dams, arsenals, hundreds of shops, city walls, various institutions, and the foot of the mountain.
warehouse...
Xu Kuang called York into his room and asked:
"Now there are two options in front of you. The first one is that you will become a full-time contractor and be responsible for the construction of Mogu Ridge. From now on, we may have more houses to build in ten years. You don't have to worry.
There is no work; the second option is for you to go to the Security Bureau and take charge of security work, it’s your choice.”
York said to Xu Kuang without hesitation:
"I'd better lead people to build a house, young master. I don't have the ability to lead troops in war. I can see it from the last battle. The attack pressure on the Western Front under my command was the least, but my victory was not at all easy.
”.
Xu Kuang sighed and nodded.
"Okay, I respect your choice. I will give you 10,000 gold coins. You start work first, build the factory first, and then build the warehouse at the foot of the mountain."
"good.".
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Chen Xiaolong was transferred back, and it was now the time to hire people in Mushroom Ridge. It was impossible for Xu Kuang to let such a talent take charge of a not-so-rich iron mine.
Chen Xiaolong became the director of the Security Bureau, responsible for maintaining security in Mogu Ridge. He had a company under his command and only a dozen guns.
Everything in Mogu Ridge is moving towards a more mature direction.
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Ten days passed by in a flash, and the negotiations officially began.
The six major lords came to Mogu Ridge together. They were all a little overwhelmed when they saw the new look of Mogu Ridge. The bustling scene of Mogu Ridge also gave them a disincentive.
In their view, Xu Kuang seemed to be telling everyone, look, we fought a war and became more prosperous. What can you do?
The seven leaders began their first negotiation.
Xu Kuang led the negotiation team in Mogu Ridge and sat opposite the six lords, and was the first to ask:
"How about it? Are my conditions clear to you? How about it? Are you able to accept it?".
Ren did not speak directly. He understood that if he agreed first, the other lords would have no way out and would definitely resent him, so he was willing to wait and not speak.
Forio stood up and asked:
"Lord Xu Kuang, are you going too far with this? Are you asking for so much, do you want us to return to the battlefield?".
As soon as these words came out, everyone else's expressions changed. They didn't expect that Forio would be so tough, and they immediately had no room for change.
Baron Peake stood up, looked at Xu Kuang, and said:
"Actually, if the lord is willing to relent, we are still willing to accept it."
"for example?".
"The land in Mushroom Ridge can be returned to you, but the rent and use tax are sheer nonsense. After all, you didn't say not to let us take the land when we got it."
Xu Kuang said expressionlessly:
"Now I've said it, you can't take it."
Baron Peake's face turned ugly.
Another baron stood up and said to Xu Kuang:
"Then the war compensation of 10,000 gold coins is too much?"