plumnovel Chapter 32 Madam, you didn't want this either, did you?
Chapter 32 Madam, you didn't want this either, did you?
To get ahead in the game, you have to get out there first!
It's just a treaty... Why would the king bestow a title upon you?
We will only have bargaining power once the colonies are consolidated.
Monica's eyes widened, her gaze filled with disbelief as she looked at the other person. She even murmured involuntarily:
"Is... this okay?"
It's not a problem with her figure, but rather that Europeans, especially these nobles, have a problem with their thinking; they believe that a promise should come first before doing something.
In China, people usually do one thing first and then talk about other things later.
At that point, even if the emperor doesn't recognize you... so what if you overthrow the emperor?
Different ways of thinking lead to different perspectives on problems, and of course, different answers.
"Why not? A well-developed colony gives us leverage in negotiations. What's the difference between a charter company and a duchy? Why even get hung up on the king? What difference does a king's title make? In fact, if we could..."
Looking at Monica, Liu Yide said directly:
"You could even become the local queen, my Your Majesty, what do you think?"
Instantly, Monica felt completely numb, as if a strange emotion was stirring deep within her, spreading from her heart to every part of her body—a feeling she had never experienced before.
"Queen..."
She didn't even notice that her voice was trembling.
Monica I... no, it should be Katrina II, Katrina being her middle name, derived from the Queen of Cyprus.
What's even more damning is that she had heard similar things before!
In that instant, even the way he looked at Liu Yide changed—did he know what he was saying?
Although Liu Yide's sweet talk had momentarily confused Monica, she wasn't truly bewitched. Instead, she looked at him and asked in return:
"And what about yours?"
I... it's not impossible for me to be the man behind the queen!
However, before he could finish speaking, Liu Yide still smiled and said:
"I will get what I want!"
After saying that, he looked at Madame Asolo and stopped talking, just staring straight at her.
It wasn't the possessive gaze she was used to, but a confident and assertive one.
Faced with such a gaze, Monica felt inexplicably flustered. She took a deep breath and asked:
"What makes you think you're the only one who can do it?"
As she finished speaking, Liu Yide knew he had convinced the woman.
The important thing is that he knows he made the right bet!
How much does it cost to buy a colony?
Prices vary and could range from hundreds of thousands to even millions of lira.
This kind of thing is available but priceless.
Most importantly, the other party must be willing to sell.
Therefore, Liu Yide's thinking has changed somewhat in the past few days.
Instead of buying a colony, why not take it for free!
That duchess—a noble duchess, after all—would she go to Africa to establish colonies herself?
Of course I won't go!
Like the Duke of York who once owned New York, he never actually went to New York, but simply handed it over to his agents.
The colony was managed by an agent who acted as governor.
These nobles would never personally engage in the development of colonies.
Therefore, this is Liu Yide's opportunity.
Of course, this is also the best model of cooperation—on the surface, the colony belongs to the Cornaro family and has a charter from the Kingdom of Italy.
But actually?
Of course, it's the Governor-General! The Governor-General is everything!
"Because if I can't do it, then no one else in the world can!"
Liu Yide stared directly at her, his tone becoming somewhat domineering!
Faced with such words, Monica raised an eyebrow, pondered for a moment, and then looked at the other person and said.
"I will provide you with funding and everything you need! Money, boats, and manpower... but what if you can't?"
While asking the question, Monica had completely calmed down.
The so-called Katerina II or Queen is nothing more than bait for negotiators; it's meaningless.
"Um……"
Liu Yide pondered for a moment, then asked in return:
What do you want?
"A performance-based agreement!"
Monica stated her demands and bargaining chips directly.
"If you can make the African company profitable within five years, then you can acquire half of its land!"
Half the land!
It has to be said that this woman is very bold, offering such a high price right off the bat. Is this the legendary act of dividing up the land?
"If you can fulfill your promise within 10 years and turn that land into the Cornaro family's fiefdom, then you will not only become the second largest shareholder of the African Company, but also become the permanent governor of the area!"
I'm talking about forever!
You will always stand by my side, Monica Caterina Cornaro, helping me govern that land.
Actually, it's better to stand behind.
As the thought flashed through his mind, Liu Yide's gaze did not wander; the important matter at hand was the priority.
"and then?"
"If it fails, your invention belongs to me—it's the drug you used to treat syphilis!"
"aspirin?"
"Yes, it's the so-called 'miracle pill'."
Monica nodded. She had already learned from others that Liu Yide had invented a "miracle pill" that could not only effectively reduce fever but also treat a variety of diseases, and that it could bring extremely rich profits in the future.
Even if the African company's investment loses money.
With this investment, she can still recoup her costs—no, she should say she can earn even more.
"Madam, you're quite the schemer!"
Liu Yide was speaking from the heart.
This is not an exaggeration. After all, Bayer made a fortune from aspirin, and it continues to generate profits for the company even in the 21st century.
In contrast, those colonial companies mostly went bankrupt due to mismanagement, and their charters were eventually revoked by the royal family.
But that's them!
Liu Yide directly extended his hand and said:
"Then it's a pleasure to work with you!"
Looking at the outstretched hand, Monica seemed somewhat puzzled, or rather, confused.
So much so that I couldn't help but speak up and remind them:
"You should know that almost all colonial companies end up losing money!"
"I know!"
After all, the expansion of colonies requires a large amount of capital.
Liu Yide looked at the woman in front of him and said:
"However, with your help, I think I don't need to worry about funding... What, are you, as an original shareholder of the South African company, planning to cut back on expenses?"
"Do you still want that colony to become a fiefdom for your Cornaro family? Madam, you wouldn't want that, would you?"
Uh… Monica fell silent for a moment. In that instant, she felt as if she had been tricked onto a pirate ship.
But just then, she heard the other person say:
"But don't worry, with me here, you won't lose out!"
Monica nodded slightly and asked:
"So, what are your next steps?"
"No,"
Liu Yide shook his head and said:
"Madam, I should say—what are you prepared to offer to realize your dream? You should at least show some sincerity!"
Faced with this question, Monica pondered for a moment and said:
"Boat, people, money, everything you need..."
As she spoke, she walked to the desk, took a card from the drawer, placed it on the table, and said in a calm tone:
"This is my business card. With this, you can withdraw 20 lira at any Cornaro bank in Europe. I think that's enough to show my sincerity."
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