Chapter 923 Why is the price expensive? Is it always the same price?
"Grand Duke Langton, your asking price is too high, and the empire simply cannot afford it."
"Lower the price and save some for the empire." An imperial consultant from the imperial capital said with pleading in his tone.
The other party is here to discuss the ownership of the Seven Deadly Sins Mirror and the army of mirror puppets.
They say it's a negotiation, but actually they're here to bargain.
After all, Lu Xingshi wants all the earth treasures and witchcraft weapons in the empire, so it is definitely unrealistic to agree directly to them at a fixed price.
"Look at what you said, this is my honest price." Lu Xingshi also said that I have already lost money selling it to you: "The Seven Deadly Sins Magic Mirror comes with its own magic mirror factory, which can be said to be a portable arsenal. Able to store large amounts of troops.”
"With this function, as long as you can lurk to the rear with the Seven Deadly Sins Magic Mirror, it is equivalent to leading a hundred thousand troops to raid from the rear."
"Plus, as long as there are raw materials, you can make a magic mirror puppet. It is simply an artifact that feeds war."
"After a round of fighting, not only are there no fewer troops, but there are more."
"What's more, I also come with the entire border defense of the Dragon Mountains. I want this thing, but it is already very little." Lu Xingshi followed up and counted a series of advantages.
The imperial advisor was speechless.
What Lu Xingshi said was correct, but he only mentioned the advantages and not a word about the disadvantages.
For example, arsenals and barracks require a lot of resources, and lurking is even more troublesome. The size of the magic mirror is not noticeable. As for fighting to support war... magic mirror puppets are not made of corpses, so how can there be so many of them? raw materials.
The bonus of dragon mountain border defense is even more nonsense. It was the resources provided by the empire that allowed Cato to produce so many magic mirror puppets.
Otherwise, even in the rich Dragon Mountains, it would not be easy to find so many resources. Whether it is mining or transportation, labor costs are required.
"Let's not mention the magic mirror puppet, but let's talk about the Seven Deadly Sins Mirror itself. It has not been fully recovered yet."
"With these functions, placed in the hands of a top commander, it is definitely a battlefield weapon. It can not only protect the commander, but also perform offense and defense. It also has various functions required on the battlefield."
"In addition, recovery is simple. As long as there is desire, it will never be hungry. How great." Lu Xingshi tried his best to promote it.
The imperial advisor sighed and said, "Grand Duke, the empire has given you a list. Please take a look at it. If it doesn't work, we will revise it."
With that said, he directly gave Lu Xingshi a base price. If we couldn't reach an agreement, there was no need to negotiate.
Lu Xingshi did not embarrass the other party. This list was not drawn up by the other party, but the price arrived at after negotiation by the empire's senior officials.
Among them, there are fifteen top-grade earth treasures and ten top-grade earth magic weapons.
Then there is a series of support policies for the Principality of Langton, which occupies the vast majority.
Finally, there is the one percent profit dividend from the Dragon Mountain Range.
When it comes to cutting off the flesh, it has to be the last clause. If Lu Xingshi had no ambition, just lying down like this would be enough to make him rich enough to rival the country.
One percent profit dividend is a huge sum.
At least no one in the upper echelons of the empire could get this share of the dividend, but it all went into the treasury.
Sincerity is in the last one.
However, Lu Xingshi didn't care at all about the dividends from the Dragon Mountain Range's output. This was useful to the Langton Principality, but it was almost useless for improving his strength.
At his level, money is of little use.
Lu Xingshi directly crossed out a series of support policies and profit sharing.
"How many top-notch earth treasures and witchcraft weapons can be exchanged for these?" Lu Xingshi said directly.
His behavior silenced even the imperial advisors.
After all, in their eyes, the real value is the last two items, not the first one.
"Grand Duke, this is the result of high-level discussions and cannot be changed." The imperial adviser thought about the first item being crossed out, and was even prepared to explain to Lu Xingshi that he would not be able to give too much profit sharing.
As a result, Lu Xingshi didn't play according to the routine at all.
"If you can change it, I can wait." Lu Xingshi tactfully said that you should go back and ask for instructions again.
However, the imperial adviser answered firmly: "If you can wait, the empire can't change it."
"Even the last two items can be discussed, but the first item cannot be changed."
The imperial advisors also reacted. For them, the latter two items are of immeasurable value.
But for Lu Xingshi, it was different. As long as he had strong power, the latter two items were just a matter of reaching out.
And these treasures and witchcraft are ways to continue to enhance his power.
That's why the empire would rather limit the flow of treasures and witchcraft to Lu Xingshi by paying a heavy price.
If it weren't for Lu Xingshi's request by name, the empire wouldn't even have the first item, and would directly give the second two items to purchase the Seven Deadly Sins Magic Mirror and the Dragon Mountain Magic Mirror Puppet Border Guard.
"No, you..." Lu Xingshi could see that the imperial adviser had indeed tried his best, which was also the empire's bottom line.
If you continue to ask for it, you probably won’t be willing to give it.
"Okay, okay, that's it." "But I have to choose the witchcraft and treasures myself." Lu Xingshi said directly.
Since he can't want them all, if he still can't choose by himself, then Lu Xingshi will go crazy.
"Of course there is no problem. Considering that you are in the Dragon Mountains, the empire has provided a list."
"After you have made your selection, the people who came to receive the Seven Deadly Sins Magic Mirror and the border guards will escort the treasures and witchcraft you need for delivery." The imperial advisor said, and took out another list, which was obviously Already prepared.
There is not much content in the list, and there are only a few hundred items in total.
The main reason is that Lu Xingshi requires earth type and top level. If there is one less requirement, the number will immediately swell.
"Ah... why are there not a single weapon-like treasure or offensive witchcraft, either armor, accessories, or auxiliary guardians." Lu Xingshi looked at the list and felt that the empire was too guarded against him.
He's not a superhero, so he's just afraid that giving him a magical weapon with damaging effects will cause him to explode, right?
The imperial advisor simply replied: "I'm sorry, the list was not drawn up by me, but was delivered directly to me by the empire."
The superficial meaning is that I don't know, but the actual meaning is that it has nothing to do with me.
"Okay, I won't make it difficult for you, a migrant worker." Lu Xingshi knew that these were not decisions that a consultant could make.
But to Lu Xingshi, it actually didn't matter.
The treasures were all marked as accessories, and the magic weapons were randomly selected according to their functions.
Thanks to not only the name, but also the origin, some effects, etc.
However, some of the effects can only be used as a reference, because whether it is a treasure or a magic weapon, it is in its initial state after being severely beaten by the environment, and the effect cannot be worse.
"That's it." Lu Xingshi then handed the list to the imperial advisor.
"Then do you have any other instructions?" the imperial advisor asked cautiously.
He was afraid that if he turned it in, Lu Xingshi would have problems again.
"No, what about the last two policies and dividends?" Lu Xingshi asked.
"There will be dedicated personnel going to the Principality of Langton to coordinate the policy."
"Dividends will be paid out at the end of the year, but you have to be prepared for losses in the first few years. After all, developing the Julong Mountains requires investment in the initial stage."
"Don't worry, you are not responsible for the losses. You are only responsible for receiving dividends every year." Imperial Consultant explained briefly.
Lu Xingshi doesn't have to worry about it at all. The former is fully automatic, and the latter goes to the empire if it loses money, and the money is given to Lu Xingshi if it makes money.
"That's okay, but I have a question, that is, will the finance minister of the empire make false accounts to deceive me?" Lu Xingshi thought for a while, and it was really possible.
The imperial advisor was speechless when asked, and could only explain patiently: "I don't think the Chancellor of Finance really wants to try how hard your meteorite is."
"Even if he wanted to give it a try, no one else in the empire would think of it."
Who would have nothing to do to steal the offerings for such a big murderer? They must be impatient.
"Your dividends will be calculated, reviewed and confirmed by multiple parties, and there will be no problems."
After hearing what the other party said, Lu Xingshi nodded: "That's good."
He doesn't have to want it, but since you gave it to him, it belongs to him. Lu Xingshi can give it away, but he can't be hacked by others.
"If nothing happens, I will return to the imperial capital first and try to secure your treasures and magic weapons as soon as possible." The imperial advisor was about to leave.
Although Lu Xingshi did not show any domineering or wealthy appearance, but he still seemed a bit philistine and arrogant. However, even so, the imperial adviser was still under a lot of pressure.
After all, the Lu Xingshi in front of him could be said to be a ruthless man who single-handedly caused the alliance of nations to fall apart and did not dare to take another step into the Orei Empire.
As long as they live one day, the countries will not dare to launch any war and maintain a fragile peace.
"Then please hurry up, I'm a little anxious." Lu Xingshi urged.
"Don't worry, it will be done as soon as possible. No one in the empire dares to neglect your affairs."
"Then I'll leave first." After the imperial advisor finished speaking, he stood up and left.
Lu Xingshi didn't go to see him off. When he reached his status and strength, it was others who wanted to talk about worldliness to him, not him.
He is so powerful, has such a high status, and is so sophisticated, so what is the use of his strength and status?
After the people left, Lu Xingshi was thinking about how to get the empire's remaining earth treasures and witchcraft weapons.
This group of people were like soft nails, and it was hard for Lu Xingshi to break up and grab them directly now.
If you don't want to give it, you always want to take non-offensive treasures and witchcraft weapons as compensation, but also limit...
"Don't be in a hurry, take your time, there is plenty of time." Lu Xingshi did not plan to achieve his goal in a short time. After all, he had more important things to do.
Let's wait until he has time to talk, and sooner or later the empire will demand it from him.
Although the empire is now prosperous, there are actually many internal problems. When faced with the siege from the alliance of various countries, it was an overdraft of national power, and it was impossible without a price.
(End of chapter)