"We have compiled the specific plan into a text. However, because the text is in English and French, it will take some time to translate it. It will be submitted to General Yuan for review in about half a month. According to our plan, it will be completed within three months.

We will mobilize all materials and equipment, recruit miners, and determine the specific address of the mine. It is expected that it will take another two months to complete the construction of the mine, and then it can be put into operation."

"You are just mining in Luanzhou, right?"

"Yes, we sell all the mined raw ore to other smelting companies, who are responsible for the smelting and sales of finished products. Of course, if General Yuan or Mr. Wang is interested, we can set up a freight company in the next six months. We

We are willing to contract the transportation of all raw ore to General Yuan or Mr. Wang’s freight company.”

After listening to the description of the translator, Wang Potong's eyes immediately glowed with golden light, and his whole person seemed to be in high spirits. Of course he knew that this was a low-cost and high-profit business.

Setting up a transportation company didn't cost much. It was nothing more than renting a few train carriages. As the civil affairs chief of Luanzhou, it was easy to make the most money at the lowest cost.

However, Yuan Su didn't react much. Although he also knew very well that this was a way to make money, it was just that with Poincare's strength, there were obviously more ways to get benefits from the other party.

"Mr. Wang and I will consider this matter carefully later. So, when will Mr. Poincare and Dr. Smith plan to start taking action according to the plan?" Yuan Su asked.

"As long as we can get approval from General Yuan and Lord Wang, we will start preparatory work one after another before April. If everything goes well, we can start collecting ore by the end of this year." Poincare replied.

"I understand." Yuan Su nodded thoughtfully.

"So, can General Yuan and Lord Wang give us a definite answer now?" Poincare said impatiently with a concerned smile on his face.

Naturally, Wang Litong did not dare to express his position first, so he glanced at Yuan Su subconsciously.

But Yuan Su laughed for a while, and then said: "There's no rush. You all have come a long way and it's hard work. Why don't you rest for a few days, and then we can discuss cooperation in detail."

After he finished saying these words, he clearly noticed the changes in the faces of Poincaré and Dr. Smith. However, the young Reynoldson didn't feel any strange. He just sat there silently and didn't even move.

Look at Poincaré and Smith.

Dr. Smith whispered to Poincaré in French for a while, and Poincaré leaned forward and made some responses.

Of course the translator on the side could not translate these words, and Yuan Su and Wang Litong had no idea what they were discussing.

After a while, Poincare turned to Yuan Su again, but at this time his face had lost the previous enthusiasm, and said: "We are very grateful to General Yuan for his consideration, and we will discuss this matter in detail in a few days.

"

That night, Yuan Su held a banquet at Tingfeng Xiaozhu and entertained Poincare, Smith and other people.

After having a full meal, Yuan Su personally escorted Poincare and others back to the Zhengfu Guesthouse. However, when they arrived at the guesthouse compound, he suddenly invited Poincare to drink tea alone in the tea room nearby, and even asked that no translator be allowed.

Accompanying Poincare realized that Yuan Su would have a more straightforward conversation with him, so after sending Dr. Smith and others back to the guest room, he went to the tea room alone to meet Yuan Su.

Yuan Su poured a cup of tea for Poincare, but did not hand it to the other person. He just put it on the corner of the coffee table. Then he said in English: "Sir, there is a saying in China, which is called 'open the skylight and speak bright words.'

, I know that you attach great importance to the mining in Luanzhou, and since you want my help, why not tell me directly if you have something to say?"

Poincaré said with a smile: "As for the mining matter, our company really attaches great importance to this business. As for General Yuan's desire to know more information, I have said before that the relevant detailed plans are in the process of being translated. Once

After sorting it out, we will hand it over to General Yuan for review as soon as possible, and then General Yuan will be able to fully understand our plan."

Yuan Su sneered twice and said: "Mr. Poincare, you should know very well that I want to know more than that. In this way, I sincerely welcome you to invest in Luanzhou, just as I said to you this afternoon

, I hope to gradually strengthen my motherland by introducing technology from Western countries. I believe that based on this alone, Mr. Poincare is enough to understand what kind of person I am, right?"

Poincaré nodded thoughtfully, without saying anything else for a while, and his face gradually became a little heavy.

After a pause, Yuan Su continued: "Of course, I am not a fool, nor am I naive to think that there is a free lunch in the world. After all, Mr. Poincare and I are conducting a transaction. Can you bring me some advice?"

If you want benefits, naturally you also hope that I can bring you returns. But I am my bottom line and principle. If the returns you want are beyond my acceptance range, then I am afraid that this transaction will not proceed smoothly."

Poincare nodded slightly again, expressing his agreement with Yuan Su's words. He said seriously: "General Yuan is really a cheerful person, and I am very willing to cooperate with people like General Yuan. In this way,

I can guarantee you 100% that the benefits you will get from this transaction, General Yuan, will far exceed what you paid. As for other matters, I think it is best for General Yuan not to ask too much.

"

Yuan Su suddenly laughed, but quickly put away his smile and said majestically: "You don't seem to understand what I said? Mr. Poincaré, the thing I hate most is being ordered around. If you don't tell me, you

What exactly are you going to do? On the contrary, you ordered me not to ask any more questions. May I ask, what do you think of me?"

Poincare didn't expect that Yuan Su would change his attitude as soon as he said so. He knew the details of Yuan Su, and naturally he didn't want to offend the young man in front of him at this time.

After a moment of silence, he said with a little embarrassment: "General Yuan, I hope you will never misunderstand. We will treat you as the most suitable partner from the beginning to the end. I can understand your mood, and at the same time

I also admire General Yuan's principledness, but in this matter, I am just a middleman, and I have no way or power to make decisions on many things."

Yuan Su narrowed his eyes slightly. Poincaré was just a middleman? Could it be that Dr. Smith was the decision-maker?
Chapter completed!