Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 130 128: Three Gifts (Please subscribe, please vote)
19 Lombard Street, second floor, in the study.

By the window, right next to the gorgeous sunset, Roy and Miller sat facing each other.

The dazzling golden light sprinkled on them, as if covering them with a layer of glorious coat.

Two cups of tea were placed on the table in the middle, still steaming, along with a delicate dessert.

After Mira did all this, she bowed slightly and retreated.

When there were only two of them left, Baron Miller finally couldn't suppress his emotions anymore and began to talk incessantly about his experiences on this trip.

It should be said that he had written many things in his letters, but now that he is telling them orally, it feels different.

With his vivid description, Luo Yi had a sense of being immersed in the scene, following his footsteps and experiencing one thrilling moment after another.

The magnificent Santa Cruz Palace, the throne room, the center of power in the empire, the cabinet ministers with seats, the old man who sat high on the throne but seemed very easy-going...

All of this had a vague outline in Luo Yi's mind.

It was only at this time that Roy realized how much Miller had done for this "surprise".

For example, he directly used his power to change the distribution content of an issue of "The Empire Politics News" in Oakland City, so as to prevent Roy from seeing the specific news.

In fact, the city of Auckland has now become a pilot, and has been published in a series of articles in the Empire State Journal, which are definitely front-page headlines and attract a lot of attention.

This puts Miller under a lot of pressure.

If he fails to accomplish this task or fails to do it well, he will not be able to complete his mission!

But Miller is obviously not afraid. In fact, he has more confidence in this model than Roy.

It is worth mentioning that what the empire is promoting now is different from the "win-win model" that Luo Yi talked about.

To be precise, the word "win-win" seems to elevate the individual to the same level as the empire, which is very disrespectful.

So, the name was changed to 'Joint Venture Model'!
The Empire will still hold a 51% stake and have absolute controlling rights, but will not participate in the construction and construction of specific projects, nor in its subsequent maintenance and upkeep.

Even if the railway was not managed well, the empire had the right to take back ownership of the railway and nationalize it.

However, that requires extremely stringent conditions to be met, and the situation must be bad enough to trigger the hidden clauses.

As long as the empire ensured the integrity and smooth operation of the railways, it didn't really care who had the management rights.

Moreover, Empire has made it clear that it will not pay any money, not even a penny, but it still holds more than half of the shares. This clause seems a bit unreasonable.

However, the empire provided an interest-free loan of up to 100,000 gold sterlings, which was used exclusively for the construction of the railway.

Moreover, this loan can be repaid in installments after the railway is opened to traffic, depending on the annual operating conditions and profits.

This condition is quite relaxed.

However, the empire's loans were not given all at once, but each time a section of railway was built, it would be inspected and accepted by the Executive Office.

Only after confirmation and signature will the second batch of interest-free loans be received.

The whole process is divided into five parts, each time for 20,000 gold tyres. This is specially designed because the cabinet is afraid that people will just take the money but do nothing.

At the same time, the empire will also resolve the issue of land expropriation along the way.

Don’t think this is nothing. Without the endorsement of the empire, these lands would not be so easy to obtain.

Of course, building a railway is not an easy task. It cannot be done by just a few people. It requires special design and planning, as well as a large number of professional talents.

Even in the later stages, when the magic train is running, there still needs to be someone to command, arrange, and maintain the tracks regularly.

Therefore, the Empire will send real engineers and technicians to provide on-site guidance and solve various problems.

It is because of these people that the railways they build can be considered qualified railways.

It can be said that the Empire was actually very sincere and almost helped solve the most difficult problems.

Gintir, land, talent…

I helped with almost all the key points of the construction, and the follow-up was just trivial matters like recruiting, construction, and management.

Of course, one hundred thousand gold tyres is not enough, and the rest has to be made up by the local government office, or individuals can be allowed to invest and receive subsidies.

Having talked about this point, Miller didn't say any more nonsense. He reached out and took out a parchment scroll from his arms and placed it in front of Roy.

Luo Yi took it, but did not open it to look at it. Instead, he asked, "What is this?"

"Shares! For the remaining 49%, I can only give you 19% at most. Just give me gold tees.

I will ensure that you are the second largest shareholder besides Empire, and have absolute management and operating rights.

As for the rest, my Executive Office only holds 10%, also contributing gold tyres.

Finally, only 20% of the shares will be left. I will divide it into ten parts, each with %, and then invite all the big businessmen in Oakland to join.

I'll let them bid, and the highest bidder wins!"

After a pause, Miller asked, "Do you think they will support me if I do this?"

Luo Yi smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will let them show their support!"

"It's not always possible to have a chance to establish a relationship with the railway, or even the empire. It's like having an extra talisman.

I believe they will flock to it.”

"In that case, I'll ask for your help in this matter. I believe you will give me a surprise."

Luo Yi finally opened the parchment and looked at the words and seals on it carefully. 19% of the shares, only gold tyres, was definitely a good deal. Moreover, railways were definitely the mainstay of transportation for a long time.

It's not just people, but also various materials and bulk commodities. Even if you charge a small amount of shipping fee, that can be a huge income.

Luo Yi: "So, this is the benefit you just told me?"

"Of course... there's more!"

Miller deliberately prolonged the last syllable, took out a second parchment scroll and handed it to Luo Yi.

"I think this is what you want."

Luo Yi took it, opened it, and even though he was mentally prepared, his eyes widened.

“This, this is…”

"Yes, this is the order from the Imperial Military. In fact, even if I wasn't there, the Imperial Military would still purchase it given the reputation of the Magic Hammer Forging Machine.

I just brought the process forward a bit, and then, the quantity they wanted was a bit larger, 100 units, worth gold teers, and I gave them a discounted price of ."

"How was it? Didn't it make you suffer any loss?"

“Moreover, I can tell you clearly that the size of the empire is beyond your imagination, and the military’s demands are actually quite exaggerated.

This is the first order. If there is demand later, there will definitely be a long-term and substantial order."

The thought that popped into Luo Yi's mind was that if this happened, my Lightninger Magic Machinery Factory would have to expand again.

We are really on the right track, and the development is as fast as flying!
"Are you satisfied with this one?"

"Satisfied, of course satisfied!"

Luo Yi suddenly felt that this "investment" was not all about input without output.

Miller was really grateful to him and really got a lot of benefits for him.

But just when he thought that the matter would end there, Miller took out another parchment scroll and handed it to Roy.

"besides?"

"Of course!"

"Miller, you're making me feel a little embarrassed."

“There’s nothing to be embarrassed about. It’s because you were willing to help me and even took out such a precious secret medicine that helped me overcome the difficulties.

For this reason alone, no matter how much benefit is given, it is not too much. "

Having said this, Miller directly spread out the parchment scroll in his hand, and on it was actually a license and an authorization.

The objects of authorization are meditation potions and soul-calming spices.

"This is?"

“I came here specifically for this. Since the secret medicine has been given to the Empire, the Empire will definitely produce it in large quantities.

However, the empire is so large and the demands are so great that it is not easy to fill them.

So, I asked for this permit.”

Miller looked at Roy and said seriously, "With this license, you can legally produce, sell, and trade.

I believe that even adults will be eager to try it out.”

"This way, I can make up for some of your losses."

It must be said that Roy was very shocked. The 'gifts' Baron Miller sent were really a lot and very heavy.

The three parchment scrolls were spread out in the palm of his hand, and what Luo Yi saw was a huge amount of gold tir flowing into his arms.

He shook it vigorously and asked with a clear mind: "Tell me, what do you need me to do?"

"I want you to support me with all your strength. For this railway construction, I want not only the quality of the project, but also a sufficient speed."

"As long as the road can be opened to traffic in the shortest possible time, it will be my greatest achievement. My future depends on this time."

"Loy, help me!"

"Easy to say, easy to say."

Luo Yi thought about it and came up with an idea. He asked, "What do you think the name of our railway company should be?"

"Auckland Railway Company, how about that?"

"Isn't that a bit too stingy? We can't let people think that we are confined to a small corner, right?"

"So what do you think it should be called?"

"What do you think of the Northern Railway Company? We must be ambitious at least, let's take over the whole North."

"Hahahaha, I like it. I'll listen to you then!"

PS: Sorry, I was pulled out to work and just came back. I made the changes in a hurry and posted it. It’s my fault!

The second update is still being revised, it will be ready soon!

　My bad, I will correct it in the second update!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)