Chapter 204: The Lion's Big Opening
"Mr. Williams, I wonder if the Kingdom of Spain has sent someone to find you?" Baron Henry Bessema asked suddenly, which surprised Mu Yang.
Mu Yang suddenly realized that this was the case. The British government's reaction was not slow. The Spanish looked for him in the morning, and the British came to him in the afternoon to negotiate terms.
The contract he signed with the British government and the royal family stipulated shares, stipulated the owner of the prescription, and stipulated that the drugs produced by the pharmaceutical factory were handled by the British government, but it did not clearly state that Muyang was not allowed to establish pharmaceutical factories in other countries.
At first, the British government only wanted to produce drugs to meet the requirements of its own country, and then the government and the royal family made profits from it. However, when operating, it was found that this drug was definitely a powerful tool now. All countries in the world were asking for the UK, and the British government had much more room to operate from it, and could exchange many political interests, which was simply too comfortable.
Of course, Mu Yang had no choice. If he had not agreed to share the big head with the government and the royal family, with his little arms and legs, he would not have been able to save such a big profit.
Now it seems that the British government obviously does not want to give up its interests, especially political interests. When I heard that the Spaniards came to me, I guess they also found out that the Spaniards made up their minds this time and the price offered was definitely not low, so they came to comfort or threaten them. Anyway, they just told Mu Yang that we know.
Since we already knew it, Mu Yang simply put it on the table and talked with the British. With the British's arrogant behavior, don't think about the title. Britain is still trying to eliminate the title. It is estimated that Mu Yang's current situation is to fight to the death, and a viscount is over.
But Spain is different. Mu Yang is confident of taking the marquis. Moreover, in the Spanish tone, he can also offer other conditions, which is also very attractive. It is much better than giving you a piece of farmland in the countryside in the UK.
"Barcelona Bessema, the Spanish envoy has indeed found me. And I have offered conditions that moved me, and I don't want to hide it." Mu Yang shrugged and replied readily.
"Did you agree?" Baron Henry Bessemay frowned.
"Not yet, but considering it."
"Did you ever think about the interests of the empire? This is inconsistent with our original agreement?"
"Baron Henry Bessema. We do not have an agreement on this, I remember this very clearly." Mu Yang said very bargain.
"Can……"
Before he could continue, Mu Yang said, "Since I have said this, I want to show my attitude. The conditions offered by the Spanish king are very attractive. But after all, I am an Englishman, and my family is always loyal to the royal family, so I will not betray the interests of Britain."
"Barcelona Bessemay, I hope you convey my ideas. After accepting the conditions of Spain, I will establish a pharmaceutical factory in Spain, but I promise that the medicines produced in Spain are only used in Spain and will not leak out of Spain. I do this only to get back the monopoly rights of the Kingdom of Spain, and you can continue to sell them to other countries."
"Of course, in order to compensate for the losses of the empire, I can take out 15% of the shares, but I hope the title and fiefdom will be fulfilled as soon as possible. What do you think of my proposal?" Mu Yang said.
“15%, are you sure?”
"Yes. I'm pretty sure that other conditions remain unchanged and the medicine continues to be provided by me."
You know, the 15% stake in this pharmaceutical company is now. But a large amount of money is so big that it will make many people tempt.
"I will convey your opinion." Baron Henry Bessemai said goodbye and left.
Mu Yang was thinking in his heart that although this Spanish flu is now raging around the world and seems to have the intention of killing the whole world, Mu Yang knew that when it breaks out again next year, the virus will disappear inexplicably.
In other words, this business is only two years long, and Mu Yang plans to find opportunities to reduce his holdings this year or next year. Now he can exchange shares for real benefits, so why not do it?
Baron Henry Bessemay went quickly and came to Muyang's apartment at dinner time, conveying King George's decision and agreeing with Muyang's request.
"Five days later, Your Majesty will hold a small but grand ceremony for you in the palace. Tomorrow, the royal etiquette officer will come to explain the court etiquette to you. The palace will send a carriage to pick you up on the day of the enthronement." Baron Henry Bessema said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Mu Yang said hypocritically, and then asked, "Can my family attend the ceremony of enfeoffment?"
"sure."
The next day, Spanish envoy Carlos Ferrera came to Muyang's office again.
"Mr. Williams, I don't know what you are thinking about." Carlos Ferrera's eyes revealed a look of expectation.
"I agreed."
"Really, it's so good." Carlos Ferrera's face showed an ecstasy expression.
"But I want to talk about my request first, I don't know if you can accept it." Mu Yang's words interrupted Carlos Ferrera who was excited.
"Please speak?" Carlos Ferrera's face turned apart. It seemed that this was only a moment. I hope that Mr. Williams, a true British gentleman and scholar, would not speak loudly.
"I want a duke."
Mu Yang's first words made Carlos Ferreira, who was still somewhat lucky, feel like she was about to suffocate, but this was just the beginning.
"I want a fiefdom, of course, not limited to Spanish territory, or colonies, but the area must not be small, it must be similar to places like the Philippines and Guinea."
Carlos Ferrera was already stunned, but Mu Yang was not finished yet.
"In my fiefdom, I will have complete autonomy and will not pay taxes, administration, justice, and military affairs. And that land will always belong to our Williams family and be passed down from generation to generation."
Carlos Ferrera's cold sweat had already come down. Isn't this an independent kingdom? Or simply, this is a principality, a principality with complete independence and autonomy. Mr. Williams really dares to speak out.
"Mr. Williams, the Philippines is not under Spain's control now."
"I know that he is in the hands of Americans, and I'm just an example."
Spain's colonies in the Americas, Asia and Oceania were completely gone after the Spanish-American War in 1898. In the 20th century, Spain also had some colonies in Africa, including Spanish Morocco, Spanish Guinea and the Spanish Sahara, as well as some sporadic islands.
Carlos Ferrera dared not agree to such a request, and he did not have the right to agree to it.
"Mr. Williams, your requirements are too high. I'm afraid Spain will find it difficult to do it. Can you reduce it slightly?" Carlos Ferrera said a little.
As the saying goes, starting from the price to pay off the money, Mu Yang is also a lion who speaks out loud. Let the other party know that he is not easy to pass, so that he can squeeze out more oil and water. As for taking a country on the west coast of Africa from Spain as a fief of a country from Spain, it is indeed a bit whimsical, but it is okay to scare them, but it doesn’t cost anyway.
"Some can be negotiated, but some cannot be negotiated, especially the last one, my fiefdom, if you don't pay taxes, you can't become complete autonomy." Mu Yang replied with certainty.
"Okay, I'll give you a reply as soon as possible."
"In five days, I will accept the title of His Majesty George V, and I hope that before this, I will hear the decision of Spain."
After Mu Yang accepted the title, he had to sign the share transfer procedures with the British royal family, so he needed Spain to give the answer before so that he could give himself time to operate.
"I want to congratulate you, Mr. Williams, first, I will say goodbye first." Carlos Ferrera hurriedly left, sent a telegram to Spain, and quickly contacted the matter. After all, the condition did not wait for anyone, so many people would die if the matter was finalized one day earlier.
Chapter completed!