McGonagall opened the door, looked at the slightly chubby middle-aged man who looked like a butler standing at the door of the restaurant, and asked with some puzzlement, "Are you?" ”

The man smiled and said, "I am Lord Carroll's butler Hulton, and today I am here to ask on behalf of Lord Carol if you have already planned to go to Luodu together in fourteen days to serve food for His Majesty's birthday?" ”

McGonagall nodded a little knowingly, and said a little apologetically: "I see, please ask Butler Calmton to tell Lord Carroll, I haven't discussed it with the child yet, I'm afraid it will take a few more days for me to reply to him." ”

"Lord Carol said that if the young lady is willing to go to Luodu together, she can go with her. It only takes one day to get to Luodu by flying magical beasts, and there is no need to be tired of traveling and traveling. Houlton said as he looked at McGonagall.

McGonagall nodded, "I'll think about it, so that Lord Carole's heart." ”

He couldn't give Carol an accurate answer until the matter of the steam engine was settled.

Otherwise, it would be quite a boring thing to be locked up in the palace as a cook by the king without even being recognized by the king, which was not in line with McGonagall's plan.

"Okay, I'll bring Mr. McGonagall's words to your lordship, but going to Lodu is a very rare opportunity, and I hope Mr. McGonagall will consider it." Hulton nodded, didn't say more, turned and rode away.

"Seeking wealth and danger, this trip to Luodu is imperative." McGonagall looked at Houlton's back, her face a little solemn.

Amy went to class after breakfast, while Anna continued to practice her knife skills in the kitchen with McGonagall chopping vegetables.

McGonagall's perseverance and persistence surprised McGonagall, but of course, it was more appreciated and gratified.

Which master doesn't want his apprentice to be diligent, don't look at the age of the little guy, but the serious energy is much stronger than that of ordinary people.

At noon, McGonagall was about to close the door for a break, but Ciel and Dix appeared at the door of the restaurant together.

"Mr. McGonagall, I wonder if we have time to talk?" Hill asked with a smile as he looked at McGonagall, who had a surprised expression.

McGonagall was indeed a little surprised, but she was quickly relieved that Hill could not go exactly according to his plan, and nodded with a smile: "Miss Hill and Master Dicks are here, there is no reason why they are not available, you two, please come in." ”

Sally and Barbara take Anna to the ice cream parlor to help Yabei Mia, and there is not a single superfluous person in the restaurant.

McGonagall came out with two glasses of water and placed them in front of Hill and Dix, and sat down as well.

Hill took a sip of the water glass, looked at McGonagall and smiled: "Don't get me wrong, Mr. McGonagall, I went to the City Lord's Mansion this morning to confirm whether the City Lord's Mansion is willing to participate in Mr. McGonagall's plan, but it seems that my worries are unnecessary, the City Lord is very supportive of your plan, so let Master Dix come with me to discuss the specific cooperation with you." ”

"It's not a trivial matter after all, and Miss Hill's caution is as it should be." McGonagall smiled and nodded, and Hill had been surprised that he had been able to make a decision to work with him in one night.

After all, the steam engine and the train are completely new species to this world, and they have not been tested by the market, the risks are uncontrollable, and the investment is extremely high.

Dix put a thick document bag in his hand on the table, looked at McGonagall and smiled, "The city lord appreciates Mr. McGonagall's creative inventions, and is willing to fully cooperate with Mr. McGonagall's plans to produce and promote. ”

"Since all three parties have a clear will, let's not beat around the bush and get straight to the point." McGonagall looked at the two of them and said with a serious expression: "I can provide all the technology and craftsmanship of the steam engine and the steam locomotive, and I will continue to research in this area and upgrade the steam engine, and my request is to obtain a profit of the entire system." ”

Hill thought for a while, looked at McGonagall and said: "Mr. McGonagall is so frank, then I don't play secretive, Buffett Money can provide all the funds for this plan and various resources all over the Norlan continent, and the requirement is to obtain the exclusive right to operate the steam locomotive, and have the entire system of no less than sixty percent of the profits." ”

"The development and operation of the steam engine is separated from this plan, and it is hoped that it will be a bilateral cooperation between Buffett and Mr. McGonagall, and Mr. McGonagall will receive 20% of the profits related to it."

"Sure enough, a great businessman." McGonagall couldn't help but admire in her heart, but the expression on her face was still calm, the characteristics of the steam locomotive needed the intervention of forces like Chaos City to be able to promote it faster, but the promotion and development of the steam engine was a purely commercial act, and Hildo gave McGonagall a percent of the profit, but also got complete autonomy.

"The City Lord's Mansion can accept 30% of the profits of the steam locomotive, and the City Lord's Mansion will let the Machinery Manufacturing Bureau fully cooperate with the manufacturing matters, provide comprehensive talents, and will be responsible for opening up the relationship between various ethnic groups, so that the steam locomotive can be smoothly promoted. However, in addition to the thirty percent profit, the City Lord's Mansion also has a request, once it enters an extraordinary period, the City of Chaos will have the right to temporarily take over the railway, and the other two parties must fully support it. Dix looked at the two of them and continued, "As for the matter of the steam engine, I have no right to make a decision, and I need to wait until I report it to the city lord before I can reply. ”

"During the special period, the Buffett family will unconditionally stand on the side of the chaotic city and will definitely cooperate with the actions of the city lord's mansion." Hill nodded, no objection to this.

McGonagall nodded slightly, Michael should have given Dix a range, Hill's conditions were within the acceptable range of the City Lord's Mansion, and said with a smile: "In this way, in the matter of the steam locomotive, the three parties have reached a basic tacit understanding, the matter of the steam engine can be discussed separately, and the matter of the steam locomotive can be finalized today." ”

Hill nodded slightly: "I can sign the contract on behalf of Buffett Money, as long as Mr. McGonagall and the City Lord's Mansion agree to my conditions, I can draft the contract today, but I recommend finding a more professional person to determine the specific matters." ”

"That's the condition of the City Lord's Mansion, but I think the specific contract needs to be decided after the three parties discuss it in detail, and it will be signed by the City Lord himself." Dicks shook his head.

"The City Lord's Mansion and Miss Hill are obviously more professional in this matter, so I won't get involved in drafting a contract between you and you. I am not involved in the operation and management, only provide technology and receive remuneration, and if I can, I hope to be able to keep it confidential in the cooperation. McGonagall looked at the two of them and smiled.

Technophile, that's how frank it is.