Chapter 693 Distribution
Li Huailin thought about it a little bit. First of all, of course it is related to himself. The area of Marseille's mother is so far from his territory. Basically, it has no interest relationship with him. Humans cannot mine it. Whether to give it to dwarves or not has much to do with him. If it is forced to say that it has something to do, then if the two sides collapse, they will probably fight the dwarves country by themselves, which is a little troublesome.
"Ambassador Ovge, what price is the Dwarf Empire willing to pay to obtain the mining rights of this mining area?" Li Huailin asked, "Don't tell me that it was not taken in vain."
"Ofg of course," said Oufg here immediately. "In fact, we are willing to deliver 1,600 tons of pig iron to the human empire every year. Of course, it is already refined pig iron, and it is definitely not a hematite without smelting."
"In other words, do you mine ore and then melt it, and then deliver the refined part to us?" Li Huailin asked.
"Yes, Grand Duke, this will benefit both sides, right?" Oufg said.
"It sounds like a good idea. So what about the ore delivered to us accounts for about 10% of the minerals mined?" Li Huailin asked.
"According to estimates, after the construction of hematite in the Muslime area of Marseille, about 140,000 tons of hematite can be provided each year. After the refining, the annual pig iron production is expected to be about 90,000 tons." Edwin replied here.
"Damn, you only give us 1,600 tons every year. Are you teasing me?" Li Huailin said. Just counting these 1,600 tons accounts for less than 2%, this dwarf country is making a lot of money.
"Dagong, we also have to invest in the construction of mines and refineries, and we pay for all the manpower and material resources, so I think this ratio is still very reasonable." Oufge said here, "And this number has not been set yet. Both parties can discuss it."
"Edwin, do you agree with this plan?" Li Huailin asked.
"Duke, I agree to hand over the mineral mining rights in the Masai Mother area to the Dwarf State, but I am very sorry for this allocation plan, and I cannot agree to it." Edwin said. Of course, although he is a diplomat in the Dwarf State, he himself represents the interests of the human empire.
"Oh, that's it." Li Huailin said. "I also feel that there are huge differences in distribution."
"Well... I understand what the grand duke meant." said Ovge here. "That is, the grand duke does not object to us to obtain the mineral mining rights in the Muslim area of Marseille. It is just that it needs to be discussed again on the issue of distribution, right?"
"Well, that's probably what it means." Li Huailin said.
"If this happens, I'll be relieved." Oufge nodded slightly, mainly about the mineral mining rights. As long as the human empire is willing to sell it, it means that it can be negotiated. The remaining one is the question of the price, which can be discussed slowly. However, Oufge decided to ask Li Huailin first to see how much ratio he was going to take, "So, what do you think we two countries can achieve this intention?"
"Oh, I think it's probably enough to give us about 30% of the pig iron produced every year." Li Huailin said casually.
"Puff..." "Puff..." "Puff..." Three people opposite each other, including Edwin, all squirted at the same time, and then looked at Li Huailin with amazement. 30%? You heard right from your ears.
"Duke, do you say 30%?" asked Ovge here.
"Yes, is there any problem?" Li Huailin asked.
"Duke. Even if the dwarves come to invest in mining in our territory, we collect less than 30% of the commercial tax. Moreover, it is still on the disputed territory now." Edwin said here, what's your 30% quarrel? People have to give you 30% of the things they produce with money and effort. Do you think dwarves are idiots? Edwin here can't stand it anymore.
"First, they come to invest in mining to benefit the economy and only get money. Pig iron is a strategic reserve, with different natures." Li Huailin said, "Second, I don't understand business at all, don't tell me this question. You should just tell Anthony directly. If you ask me anyway, I will say 30%. If you like it or not, you can ask for it yourself."
"Ha...hehe..." Ovge here laughed dryly, "As long as the Grand Duke does not object to the mineral mining rights in the Muslim area of Marseille, as for the issue of distribution ratio, we will discuss it seriously with His Highness the King, and naturally we will refer to the Grand Duke's opinions..."
Oufge didn't dare to continue talking with Li Huailin because Li Huailin spoke loudly. The mouth was too big. He could just say a price that they could not accept by saying it directly. It seems that the Grand Duke Aquitaine really doesn't know about the commercial issues, so he should discuss it slowly with the officials of the Human Empire. As long as Li Huailin does not object to the mining rights, it's fine.
After a few more words from both sides, Li Huailin turned his attention to the goblin merchant named Inter. Ovge came to talk about the issue of the mother-of-law of Marseille, so Inter should have nothing to do with this matter. What was he here to do?
"President Inter, you haven't spoken yet. Did you just come to see what I look like?" Li Huailin asked with a smile.
"Oh, of course not, it's just that the grand duke hasn't talked to me, so I dare not take the initiative to say it." Inte said immediately.
"Then President Inter, what are you here for?" Li Huailin asked.
"Uh... In fact, I'm here to discuss business issues with you, but you just said that you don't understand much about business, so I don't know how to speak." Inte said a little depressedly.
"I really don't understand much, so you'd better say it simply." Li Huailin said.
"Well, of course, my grandfather, but I may have some personal problems next..." said Inter here.
"Private?" Li Huailin hadn't reacted yet, but Ovge here reacted very quickly and immediately said: "Oh, grandpa, it's getting late, and I have to go back to prepare for tomorrow's state affairs, otherwise I'll leave first."
"Oh." Li Huailin now understood. Imte here had something to say to him, but he didn't want to say it in front of others, so he specifically talked about his private matters. Ovge here was also very sensible and prepared to leave. He looked very good at being a human being, and he deserved to be a diplomatic person. "Then I wish you a smooth meeting tomorrow."
"Thank you, sir." Ouveg said here, then got up and saluted Li Huailin, and then left.
"Is the 30% distribution ratio that the Grand Duke said is true or is it a joke to scare him?" Edwin asked immediately.
"Of course it's true, why am I going to him?" Li Huailin said.
"I thought the Grand Duke opposed the handling of this mining rights, and especially scared the other party away with a relatively high distribution ratio." Edwin said, "To be honest, the dwarfs are not acceptable for 30%. I think the other party's bottom line is about 5%-6%.
"Let the issue be left to those ministers to discuss. Anyway, if the other party doesn't know the truth, it's okay for me to send troops to fight." Li Huailin said.
"Duke please don't say that. Peace between the two countries is very important. We have been in a century with the Dwarf Kingdom and have not had a large-scale war. It is very unwise to start a war for this matter now." Edwin said immediately.
"It makes sense, too." Li Huailin nodded.
"In this way, I probably understand the Grand Duke's opinion. The Grand Duke will also participate in the dynasty meeting tomorrow." Edwin said here.
"Not necessarily, I'm not sure." Li Huailin said, "It's just a matter of economic disputes. I don't need to participate. I'll call me when the war really starts."
"Haha..." Edwin laughed dryly, "Since that's the case, it's time for me to say goodbye. Thank you again, if you need it, please tell me."
"Yes." Li Huailin nodded. Soon Edwin left here, leaving only an Inter who didn't know what to look for him.
"What the hell?" Now there was only one person left in the room, Li Huailin asked, "I'll just say the same thing, just to put it simply."
"Yes, Duke." said Inter here, "As I just introduced, I run a chamber of commerce, and the main activity is now in the Dwarf Empire, and the size of the chamber of commerce is quite large."
"Lord, I have heard of the Therot Chamber of Commerce. It is said that it is one of the best Chamber of Commerce in the Dwarf Empire." Regg here whispered in Li Huailin's ear.
"Oh?" Li Huailin nodded gently, "So, why are you looking for me?"
"Simply put, I hope to be able to surrender to you, lord." Inte here said very simply.
"Search, aren't you a chamber of commerce in the Dwarf Empire? What's the use of seeking over me? I can't care about the dwarfs." Li Huailin said.
"Of course I want to develop on the human side," said Inter. "Although the dwarf empire is also very large, it is far from that of the human empire in terms of land area and population. As a businessman, he naturally depends on the better place."
"Do you want to develop in the human empire or just put your focus here?" Li Huailin asked.
"This is not sure, it mainly depends on your opinion. If you don't agree, I really can't develop here." Inter said.
"Oh? Then, what are you willing to give me?" Li Huailin asked.
"Sir, I have some tricks in the Dwarf Empire. I can usually get many specialties from the Dwarf side as long as you give orders." Int said with a deep meaning on his face.
"For example...a military artillery?" Li Huailin asked suddenly.
"What?" Regg and others here were shocked.
Chapter completed!