Not long after, Renn finished writing the contract and signed his name.
Although this may seem a bit rude, for the safety of his allies, he decided to put the villain first and then the gentleman.
He handed over the contract and explained to Mrs. Canossa, who was full of doubts: "Madam, although this is rude, it is really important. Please forgive me for the offense. But I can guarantee that if we can cooperate, This is a deal that is also crucial to the 'Black Gold Chamber of Commerce'..."
"..."
If it were anyone else, Canosha would definitely not pay attention to this rude behavior.
Negotiations haven't even started yet, and even the slightest bit of information hasn't been disclosed. Are you going to sign an agreement
What, are you trying to build a country secretly
But the little doctor in front of her was the one who made her unable to complain at all. After all, he saved his life.
After reading the contract, there were no special terms. She held the pen with her newly treated right arm and signed her full name.
Then, Canosha squinted at Ren and said angrily: "Okay, now it's signed. Can you tell me what happened to your territory?"
As she spoke, she did not forget to complain: "My dear Dr. Lane, you are so mysterious, don't tell me that you plan to establish a country."
She really didn't expect that these words of complaint actually came true.
... ... .
Renn looked at the magic lines on the contract, measured it, and breathed a sigh of relief.
He expressed his thoughts in the most concise and concise way: "I previously discovered another pass that can cross the 'Alcolon Mountains', and then together with Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Coleman tribe, we planned to build a pass there. A brand new free territory that does not belong to any force. So... I would like to consult Madam and use your businessman's professional eyes to see how we should plan the future business of our territory... "
This was said very politely, and it was said to be a pointer, but it actually hinted at the feasibility of cooperation.
Nowadays, the mainstream commerce of the two empires is controlled by official chambers of commerce. Even if Ren and the others do business, they will definitely be curbed by the nobles at every turn.
But if they can get the "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce" on board, it will definitely bring a qualitative leap to their territory construction.
"A new pass? Are you really planning to build a country?"
When Canossa heard this, her expression immediately became serious.
She also knew about the eldest princess Ymir's plan to establish a principality. But judging from the current situation, if she wants to build a city west of the Alcoron Mountains, it is impossible for the five major families in Glory City to give her a chance to gain a foothold and get a share of the pie.
But now, they actually found another "pass"!
No wonder Ren is so cautious, it turns out that's the case.
This is indeed a "big secret" that deserves to be treated with caution!
But at the same time, she turned her eyes and saw the difficulty in this.
Establishing a brand new territory, or in a place west of the Alcoron Mountains where large machinery cannot pass, is a hundred times more difficult than building within the two empires!
"But... if it is just a new pass, the geographical location is indeed there. But there is still a long way to go to build a city. Do you want to ask if my chamber of commerce can help you build a city? "
Canossa said, looking at Ren.
She would not refuse this life-saving favor no matter what, even if it seemed like a risky business to her chamber of commerce.
She frowned deeply and murmured: "In that case, I can't help you, but..."
A new "pass" means that a second glorious city may be built.
But it's just...possible!
After all, the two empires would never sit back and watch the Second Glory City grow beyond their control.
But if you want to build a city, the noise will be huge... It's not easy to hide it from others.
But she didn't expect that before her worries were spoken, Ren's words would dispel them.
... ...
"When it comes to building a city, Madam, you don't have to worry too much. We already have the foundation of the Mechanical City over there. As long as we can gain a firm foothold, we should soon be able to build a territory that can accommodate more than 100,000 residents..."
Renn did not go into too much detail about the wreckage of the airship, but said: "What I want to discuss with my wife is how to develop business in our geographical location after the Machinery City is built. On this point, you are a professional... If possible, we would also like to cooperate with your 'Black Gold Chamber of Commerce'."
"Ah, you have already built the mechanical city?"
Canosha only felt that it was impossible. If there was such a big news about building a new mechanical city, it was absolutely impossible that she had not heard any news.
Because if you want to establish a new territory in the wasteland, even the smallest one, the amount of manpower and material resources that need to be used is an extremely exaggerated amount.
What's more, it's to the west of the Alcoron Mountains, which is over the mountains!
Even if Princess Oma uses the resources of the royal family, she will never be able to accomplish this.
This made Canosha even more curious. Where was the Machinery City they chose to locate? Has it actually taken shape quietly
She asked curiously: "Where is your territory?"
Renn took out the map and pointed out the location of the "Kalatwa Basin".
"It's actually here!"
Naturally, Kanosha could see the advantages and disadvantages of the geographical environment at a glance. She looked in disbelief and exclaimed: "That is a very dangerous foggy area in the Sid Empire. How did you find that pass?!"
"This is very complicated to say. I will explain it to you in detail in the future."
Renn did not dwell on this issue.
But since Canosha said that he could cooperate, he was not polite and said directly: "Now that my allies are already in this basin, they should have a firm foothold. So I think I need a strong business partner ..."
Hearing this, Canosha did not rush to answer, but asked solemnly: "Doctor Lane, are you serious?"
Renn nodded: "Yes."
"..."
Hearing this, Canosha frowned slightly and said nothing, thoughts racing in her mind.
Now their "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce" is coveted by the established nobles of the two empires, and the situation is indeed somewhat difficult.
Moreover, if you want to develop business west of the Alcoron Mountains, you have to look at the face of the Glory City.
Now it seems that the City of Glory has colluded with Omar. In the future, this piece of fat will definitely fall into the mouth of the "Sunflower Merchant Guild", and they will not give any more to their Black Gold Merchant Guild.
But now... this problem has taken a huge turn for the better!
If, as Dr. Lane said, that pass really exists, and a mechanical city has been built that can stand firm in that dangerous area, then...
This means that all shackles will be broken!
This is not just as simple as expanding a new market, but also giving them a crucial breaking point for the "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce".
With the strength of their "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce", they also have some powerful allies and a unique geographical location.
She is very confident that in a few years, it may really develop into a second glorious city!
No!
With the full investment of their "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce", not to mention other aspects of strength, at least commercially they can catch up with the Glory City in a short time, or even better!
... ...
"I plan to trade freely in the territory, but I definitely need to attract some trustworthy trading houses in the early stage..."
"I can't trust others, so..."
"..."
Ren briefly talked about his plan, but he was also a business layman and was not sure about the feasibility of his idea, so he asked again: "So, madam, do you think we can reach a cooperation?"
The cooperation idea he proposed was still in its infancy. Although he had thought of some aspects, it was definitely not as comprehensive as Canosha, a professional, had thought.
Upon hearing this, Canossa responded decisively: "Of course!"
"Oh, that's great."
Renn looked happy and breathed a sigh of relief.
He pointed to the map again and said: "Of course, that pass is within the territory of the Sid Empire, which may be a bit troublesome."
Hearing this, Canossa shook her head and did not agree with this statement: "No, no, no! Far from being a trouble, this is a convenience."
Ren looked at her, slightly confused: "???"
Kanosha responded with a smile and explained: "Compared to the Omar Empire, Sid is the focus of our Black Gold Chamber of Commerce! The pass is at that location, so that we can transport all the materials for the development of your territory more conveniently... "
When Ren heard this, he thought she was acknowledging his favor, "Then... thank you very much."
Canosha smiled: "No, I agreed to cooperate not just because of you. This is also a win-win choice for our 'Black Gold Chamber of Commerce'."
When he said this, the sharp intuition of the professional businessman had already made the lady faintly excited.
The geographical location of that pass is very advantageous. If a city is built in this territory, their "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce" will also have a real safe haven.
By then, no matter how much pressure the two empires of Sid and Omar exert, there will be a way out.
Therefore, once she goes out to confirm that the matter is true and reliable, she has even planned to move the headquarters of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce and all future centers of gravity of the Chamber of Commerce to that "new city"!
This is not only a return of favor, but also a huge benefit.
For Canosha, both Ren and the eldest princess are ten thousand times better partners than those greedy old nobles.
... ...
At this time, Renn thought that once trade was opened, a new territory with equal status to Glory City would definitely threaten the status of Glory City, and then all forces would definitely not sit idly by.
He hadn't thought about the aspect that Canosha was considering, so he asked slightly worriedly: "Then... will our cooperation bring unnecessary trouble to your chamber of commerce?"
"If we don't cooperate, won't those guys come to trouble Black Gold?"
Canossa smiled disapprovingly.
In order to let Ren clearly understand the strength of the "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce", she added: "Actually, a few years ago, I was wary that the old nobles would swallow our Chamber of Commerce as 'fat'. After all, you know , unless you are a top veteran noble, no one can keep such a large amount of enviable wealth. Therefore, our Black Gold Chamber of Commerce has been keeping a low profile in these years. But the business is getting bigger and bigger, and it still attracts the attention of some people... "
Ren looked slightly serious as he listened.
Greed is human nature, especially for those high-ranking nobles who are used to controlling everything. They will never allow ordinary people who are richer than themselves to exist.
An extremely wealthy chamber of commerce without any political foundation is simply a piece of "fat" that can be kneaded at will.
Now that they are fattened, they are waiting to be killed.
Canossa continued: "Although I have spent money to buy several high-level titles over the years, it is still not worth it compared to those long-established aristocratic collectives that have been entangled with each other for thousands of years through marriages and interests... Even if you mention it, you won’t be able to break into the core aristocratic circle at all.”
"..."
Ren didn't speak as he listened, but fell into deep thought.
He was also surprised that Canosha, a businessman, had already considered all these aspects.
The world's aristocratic class has solidified, and he is deeply aware of this.
For high-level nobles such as dukes, princes, and various lords, their titles are almost always hereditary and pay attention to bloodline surnames.
Even some poor high-ranking nobles are more arrogant and noble than low-ranking nobles who are a hundred times richer because of their noble surnames.
Marriages between high-ranking nobles are also within a closed loop. They will never marry commoners, or even low-level nobles, in order to preserve their so-called noble "pure noble blood".
The upper class almost never intermarry with the lower class, which also results in almost all resources being concentrated in the hands of a few top nobles, and the poor family will never get ahead!
This is also one of the sources of increasingly irreconcilable social conflicts.
That's not just a few families, but a huge chain of interests.
Emperor Omar's reforms failed, and here lies the most important resistance.
He touched the interests of the established nobles, and actually touched all the beneficiaries in the entire interest chain!
But now, isn't the "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce" facing a situation of being completely surrounded and suppressed by two empires
... ...
A top businessman like Canossa has obviously long been aware of the stakes of this "aristocratic closed loop".
It is impossible to break, so she also thought of a good way to deal with it.
Canossa added: "So... In the past few years, I have spent a lot of money to secretly change some of Sid's laws so that they can serve our chamber of commerce. I have also attracted a group of local veterans. The nobles were tied to the Chamber of Commerce chariot..."
"What? You... secretly changed the law?"
When Ren heard about her method, he was really shocked when he thought about it carefully.
Spending money to tamper with the law
Binding local lords to profit companies
Damn it... Is Mrs. Canossa so sophisticated in her methods
No wonder Canosha was so disdainful when talking about the "Sunflower Merchant Guild" before. It turned out that he was already prepared!
The status of those local lords was originally equivalent to that of "local emperors".
They say they are loyal to the imperial power, but they are actually like vassal states. Once their vital interests are harmed, these lords can do any crazy thing!
The old aristocratic circles are unanimously open to the outside world, that's right, they are targeting people like Spurgeon XV who want to touch the cake of all their aristocratic classes.
But if there are no external conflicts, they are not monolithic internally.
Interest is the best way to internally differentiate.
After all, business is also geographical.
The "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce" ceded its interests to some local nobles to achieve win-win cooperation.
At this time, there are high-ranking nobles in the imperial capital who want to eat up the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce, which will directly harm the interests of the local nobles.
You are a noble from the imperial capital. Why do you want to cut off the wealth of our local nobles? Who gives you the face
The conflict between merchants and nobles was directly transformed into an interest dispute between nobles and nobles.
This method is really clever!
... ...
And Renne didn't need to guess. In addition to what he said, Canosha must have arranged more methods.
But just hearing this made him amazed.
This lady is truly a business wizard.
Aren’t they all said to have big breasts and no brains
Does having well-developed limbs necessarily mean a simple mind
This Lady of Canossa... not only has top-notch combat power, but also has such a good mind.
He was also secretly glad that such a powerful person was an ally, not an enemy.
... ...
Obviously, Canosha also regards Renn as the most important partner of their "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce" in the future, and she is becoming more and more serious when talking about business.
The two hit it off immediately and began discussing the details.
"The mountain road leading to that pass is very steep, and transportation is a problem..."
"The Colemans are good at taming monsters, so this is not a big problem."
"Then...are those Colemans worthy of trust?"
"completely fine."
"Where's that side of Glory City?"
"Although we don't want to fight, no matter I, Ymir or the Coleman clan, we are all sworn enemies of the five major families in Glory City. Besides, they will never let us grow..."
"Oh, that's just right. I also plan to settle things with those guys who stabbed people in the back..."
"What about this agreement?"
"sign!"
"By the way, I'm sorry to ask you another question. This kind of important resolution...will the president of your 'Black Gold Chamber of Commerce' agree to it?"
"The president is my father."
"Oh, that's no problem."