"Kalmar City?" Viscount Leslie and the Brunei butler who had been standing aside quickly exchanged a look, and said in surprise: "I didn't expect you to sell the magic fan to other cities, it's really unexpected." ”

Xu Yi smiled and shook his head: "Strictly speaking, it wasn't us who sold it, but they came to the door." ”

"Oh, how do you say that?" asked Viscount Leslie, curious.

"Lord Viscount, as you just said, there are only a limited number of households in Bangta City, and even if you add the villages outside Bangta City, there is an upper limit to the demand for magic fans, so we have long planned to promote magic fans outside Bangta City. But we didn't really want to roll it out so early, because the timing wasn't right yet. ”

"Why not?" said Viscount Leslie, a little puzzled. "Someone is willing to buy, aren't you willing to sell?"

"No, it's not, it's just for my long-term sake. ”

Xu Yi put down the juice and decided to explain it to Viscount Leslie.

Tong Guò's short contact today, his impression of Viscount Leslie has changed greatly, and he feels that he is not like those ordinary noble children who are useless, but has his own ideas and insights, so for such a person, Xu Yi is willing to communicate with him more deeply.

"Although on the surface, we will inevitably need to sell the magic fan to a wider market, which will also be good for our development. But we can't rush it, because we have to increase our production at the same time as our sales increase. Otherwise, if the output can't keep up, and the order can't be completed, it will not only cause the loss of sales and the market, but also a huge blow to our reputation. If we lose our credibility, our foundation will be damaged and will have a fatal impact on our future development. ”

Viscount Leslie thought for a moment, frowned and asked, "Then why can't you increase production? Is it because there are not enough manpower?" But I heard from Brunei that there are only thirty students hired from Baron Rictor's Academy of Magic in your workshop, and it is not at all full production. You just said that you can produce 150 magic fans a day now, so I think if you are willing to recruit more people, not to mention a lot of people, at least 200 can be produced a day, right?"

"Lord Viscount, you have forgotten a very important question. Xu Yi shook his head slightly.

"What's the problem?"

"That's quality. Although the production process of the magic fan is very simple, until now, there are very few people who actually have the ability to operate it, or more accurately, I am the only one who can complete the complete production of the magic fan. Although the hired students can undertake the most important work of drawing the magic array, it involves some specific installation and debugging, which no one but me can complete. This has led to the frustrating fact that the output of the magic fan is actually entirely dependent on my work efficiency. But my energy alone is limited after all, and now this output has reached the limit, and there is no way to increase it. ”

Viscount Leslie stared at Xu Yi for a long time: "That's not right, right." Since you can give the most important task of drawing magic circles to the students, it is impossible for other jobs to be done by others. I think...... You're afraid of leaking the core secrets, so you don't want to do it at all, right?"

"Lord Viscount, you underestimate me too much. Xu Yi smiled slightly. "As I said earlier, the craftsmanship of the magic fan is not complicated, and it is not a secret to me at all. It's just that this part of the work I'm in charge of now involves a lot of troublesome knowledge, and it's hard to teach others for a while. But I'm sure it won't last long, and those students have gotten some of the gist of it, and I'm sure they'll be able to take over my job in a little while. At that point, you'll notice a dramatic increase in the production of magic fans. Speaking of this, Xu Yi paused, revealing a mysterious smile. "I might as well reveal to you a real secret, and that is that if nothing else, a new generation of magic fans is about to be introduced. ”

Viscount Leslie was stunned for a moment: "Is there a new generation?

"I'm afraid it's not something you can tell in a few words, but you'll know when the new generation of magic fans comes out. Xu Yi deliberately sold a pass. "And I can also tell you that the new generation of magic fans is designed and manufactured using a completely different process, and the output is far higher than that of the magic fans that are currently in production. And at that time, that's when we really bring the magic fan to a wider market. ”

Viscount Leslie stared at Xu Yi for a long time, then slowly shook his head and smiled: "At first, when I saw the plan that the Brunei butler taught me, I thought you were just a crazy person who talked big, but now it seems that I really underestimated you." Well, since you haven't let me down, let's talk in depth. Brunei, take out the contract. ”

The Bruneian butler bowed and turned to leave.

"Contract?" Xu Yi looked at Viscount Leslie, who looked confident, and frowned slightly.

Could it be that this guy is trying to make some trouble?

After a while, the Brunei butler came back with a copy of Wen Jiàn in his hand, and Viscount Leslie took Wen Jiàn and put it directly in front of Xu Yi.

"Take a look, and if you have any questions, just ask. ”

Xu Yi picked up the text and looked at it, and found that it was a deed about renting land, which was for the land he was currently renting.

However, compared to the first initialed contract between the two parties, this one is much more detailed and more favorable.

In the previous contract, Xu Yi and Heinze only obtained a one-year lease from Viscount Leslie, and almost no other powers, they would be subject to various restrictions by Viscount Leslie, and even if Viscount Leslie was unhappy one day, there would be no problem in driving them away.

However, this contract clearly stipulates that Xu Yifang has the complete right to use the land, and Viscount Leslie only has the ownership.

In other words, Xu Yi had no problem doing anything on that land, and he didn't even need to get Viscount Leslie's consent at all.

At the same time, Viscount Leslie also extended the term of this contract from one year to five years, and took the initiative to reduce the rent, an average of half a hectare a year, that is, the rent of fifty gold coins!

Xu Yi carefully read the contract and confirmed that there was nothing missing, then he put down the contract, thought about it, and asked, "Lord Viscount, do you have any conditions?"

A hint of appreciation flashed in Viscount Leslie's eyes, and he smiled, "If I don't mention any conditions, will you believe it?"

Xu Yi smiled and said nothing.

"Haha, okay, no kidding. Of course, there are conditions, but I don't think you should refuse. ”

"Please make it clear to the Viscount. ”

"Well, the condition is simple, and that is that I want to take a stake. Attention, it's not as simple as giving me a share like you did before, but I want to really get involved, whether it's your production of magic fans or other things, I have the right to know and give opinions. Of course, I'm not going to just squeeze in. In addition to providing land, I can also inject financial support into your new flying chamber of commerce, and I can also rely on my connections to help you open up the market, for example, I can bring this magic fan to the capital city of Anweimar to sell. How's that, what do you think of the conditions?"

Xu Yi was unmoved on the surface, and after being silent for a while, Zhengse asked, "Lord Viscount, I would like to ask, when you put forward this condition, was it as a nobleman or as an ordinary businessman?"

"Oh, does it make any difference?" Hearing Xu Yi's strange question, Viscount Leslie was very amused.

"There's a big difference. Xu Yi nodded. "If you are making this opinion in your capacity as a nobleman, then according to the rules of the Council of Nobles of the Kingdom, you must place this equity under the supervision of the Council of Nobles without any concealment. As a result, many things in our Chamber of Commerce will probably have to be made public to the Council of Nobles. I can't agree with that, so I can only apologize to you. ”

"What if it's an ordinary businessman?"

"If it's an ordinary businessman......" Xu Yi showed a sly smile. "So in business, the offer you put forward is very attractive. But I must clearly tell you that it is okay to get a part of the equity of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, but your equity can only occupy a small part, that is, you only have the right to mention in the Chamber of Commerce, but you have no right to decide. What do you think?"

The Brunei butler on the side raised his eyebrows and said angrily: "Presumptuous! Your Excellency is willing to invest in your small Chamber of Commerce, that is your honor! You dare to say that Your Excellency has no right to decide? It's so daring!"

Xu Yi's face remained unchanged, he didn't pay attention to the Brunei butler at all, and still looked at Viscount Leslie with a smile.

Viscount Leslie didn't show the slightest surprise, but nodded and asked, "I understand your thoughts." But Xu Yi, how can you guarantee that you will not make a wrong decision? In short, how can you guarantee my interests?"

Xu Yi smiled, and even winked at Viscount Leslie and said, "Lord Viscount, you actually believe me, don't you?"

Viscount Leslie was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"Okay! Xu Yi, you are such an interesting person. Brunei, it's okay, show him another contract. ”

Xu Yi took another contract handed over by Brunei and found that it was indeed a shareholding agreement.

The agreement stated that Viscount Leslie would join the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce with his territory as a share, and accordingly increased the original 10% stake to 30%.

At the same time, the agreement also clearly stated that Viscount Leslie does not have any decision-making power for the decision-making of the Chamber of Commerce, and the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce are still dominated by Xu Yi, and Viscount Leslie shall not interfere.

It is also important to note that this is a private agreement, which means that it is not protected by the laws of the Kingdom.

But it was precisely because of this that Xu Yi put his mind at ease.

After carefully reading the agreement, Xu Yi raised his head, looked at Viscount Leslie with a smile on his face, and stretched out his right hand.

"Lord Viscount, the sooner you cooperate. ”

Viscount Leslie also smiled and stretched out his hand, holding Xu Yi tightly.

"It was a pleasure to work with. ”