The patriarchs of the Deqin Clan and Sayer Clan each led a hundred elite guards to the Angi Clan to discuss the matter of cooperating with the Angi Clan's patriarch to develop the gem mine.
In the Angi Clan's Angi City, the patriarch of the Angi Clan was discussing the matter of the gem mine with several important clan elders. The fact that the mine produced a large number of high-quality gems could not be concealed. It was only a matter of time before the surrounding allies and the Pyu Imperial Court discovered it. Once these people wanted to seize the Angi Clan's gem mine, it would be difficult for them to defend it with their own strength. Although the Angi Clan had a larger gem mine before, there was a huge difference between an ordinary gem mine and a high-quality gem mine. Although an ordinary gem mine produced a large number of gems, the quality was very average and could not be sold for a high price. On the other hand, a high-quality gem mine produced fine gems that were far more valuable than an ordinary gem mine. It was a huge treasure bowl that would move anyone who heard it.
"Patriarch, this gem mine is the guarantee of our Angi Clan's glory. How can we share it with others? If we share it with them, our clan will always be weaker than them and will always be suppressed by them. "
"That's right, Patriarch. Our clan is the weakest among the dozen or so clans in the surrounding area. The discovery of such a high-quality gem mine is an opportunity for our Angi Clan. At most, in a few decades, our Angi Clan will become the largest clan in the surrounding area. It is not impossible for us to compete with the Imperial Court."
"Humph, you said it would take a few decades. Who would give us a few decades? I'm afraid that there are already many forces eyeing our Angi Clan and could pounce on us at any time. Without a strong backer, the gem mine will be taken away by others sooner or later."
"With so many precious gems in our Angi Clan's territory, who can say for sure whether this is an opportunity for our Angi Clan or a disaster?"
"If we handle it well, this is our opportunity. If we don't handle it well, it will be a disaster. Our Angi family is too weak. With such a precious gem mine, it is like a child holding gold in the market. It is too dangerous. We must find a reliable ally."
"The patriarch of the Deqin Clan is a kind person. Why don't we cooperate with the Deqin Clan? We can give ten percent of the gems to the Deqin Clan in exchange for their protection. They don't need to do anything to get ten percent of the gems. This is very cost-effective. "
"Forget it! De Qin was an old fox. He was not a kind person. How was it possible to give him 10% of such a huge profit and make him bear such a huge risk? Even 30% might not be enough to move this old fox. "
"30%, humph, this is our Angji family's gem mine, how can we give so much to outsiders, this is absolutely not possible."
A group of elders of Angi Family began to discuss. They discussed for a long time, but still failed to come up with a policy that satisfied everyone. No one was willing to submit to anyone, so they started to argue again and again.
"Patriarch, Patriarch Deqin and Patriarch Saiye are here. They say they have something important to discuss with you."
A clansman ran over and reported.
When the head of the Angi family heard this, his face became a little unnatural. These two old things came at this time, and they came together. This must be because of the gem mine. It seemed that they were going to join forces to put pressure on him.
"Family Head, Family Head Deqin and Family Head Saye are the kind of people who wouldn't visit a temple without a cause. For them to come at this time, they must have heard about the gemstone mine. They definitely don't have good intentions and are probably here to get a share of the profits."
"The two of them came together, and each of them asked for at least 10%. That's a full 20% share. If they ask for too much, we can't agree to it."
"Patriarch, you must not be intimidated by these two old men! It should be our Angi Clan's interests, we can't let others take advantage of us. "
A group of elders from the Angi Clan said in an aggressive manner.
The Angi Clan's Patriarch looked bitter. These elders spoke without thinking. They always considered things from their own point of view and never considered the other party's thoughts. If these two old men came together, it would be strange if each of them could be appeased with 10% of the profits. God knows how big the appetite of these two families was. In addition, the two families were twice as powerful as the Angi Clan. Together, they were four times more powerful than the Angi Clan. Moreover, they were in two different directions, which could be considered a two-sided attack. Once these two families joined forces, the Angi Clan would not be able to withstand it. Every time the Pyu Imperial Court invaded the north, the Angi Clan had to rely on the help of these two families to survive the crisis. The premise for the three families to be allies was that the Angi Clan could continue to exist. If the two allies all turned against them, the Angi Clan would not be able to survive the crisis. Even if the two allies did not turn against them, the Angi Clan would not be able to survive the crisis as long as the two families did not help them when the other forces attacked. To be precise, the Angi Clan was very dependent on the Deqin Clan and Saiye Clan. If these two families made any excessive demands, the Angi Clan would be in a difficult position. If they agreed, they would lose their own interests. If they did not agree, there was a possibility that their allies would become enemies. This was very dangerous and put the Angi Clan's Patriarch in a difficult position.
Although the head of the Angi family also thought of the Tang dynasty and wanted to rely on the Tang dynasty, he was not sure whether the Tang dynasty would manage this place for a long time. Therefore, he had not really made up his mind and did not negotiate with Ang Lee. He was still calculating his own interests. He dared not make a hasty decision because he did not want to take risks.
In any case, since the heads of the two families were here, he still wanted to meet them and see what they had to say. If the request of the two families was not too excessive, he would not rule out cooperating with them. However, he felt that the possibility of this was very low. After all, the two allies would not let the weak Angi family surpass them. This would make them feel very uncomfortable.
"Since the two old friends are coming, we must meet them. Please come in!"
The head of the Angi family said and went out to welcome them in person.
Soon, the head of the Deqin family and the head of the Sayer family appeared in front of the head of the Angi family. The three of them chatted for a while and then went into the main topic.
The head of the Sayer family spoke first, "Brother Angi, you are too mean. You found a high-quality gem mine at your doorstep and you didn't even tell us. Do you still think of us as your allies?"
His tone sounded unfriendly, but the head of the Angi family was not angry.
"Brother Sayer, it's not that I didn't want to tell you. It's just that the mine is very small and can't be mined for long. It's not worth mentioning at all."
The head of the Angi family replied with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the head of the Sayer family's face immediately turned ugly. He already knew the truth. The head of the Angi family lied in front of him. This was not giving him any face.
"Hmph, Brother Angi, don't try to hide it. We know the truth very well. Not only us, but the imperial court and other forces have also received the news. They won't listen to your explanation. Only a three-year-old child would believe your explanation. It won't deceive anyone."
The head of the Sayer family said bluntly. His tone was rather domineering. This made the elders of the Angi family very angry, but none of them spoke up to stop him.
Seeing that both sides were at daggers drawn, the cunning head of the Deqin family said, "Brother Angi, don't be angry. Although Brother Sayer is a little direct, what he said is the truth. The imperial court and other forces won't listen to your explanation. They have already determined that you have a precious gem mine here and are probably already plotting to seize it. We are concerned about your safety, so we came to discuss with you to protect this gem mine together."
His words were rather beautiful. Those who didn't know the old man Deqin would think that he was a good person. The head of the Angi family naturally didn't believe that the old man Deqin was a good person. They had known each other for decades and knew each other very well. The more beautiful the old man Deqin's words were, the more terrifying his schemes were.
Although the head of the Deqin family said that he would protect them, all the elders of the Angi family knew that he was asking for protection fees. Instead of letting others ask for it, they might as well take the initiative and spit out some benefits. This way, it would look better for everyone.
The head of the Angi family said, "Since the two of you are so enthusiastic, the Angi family can't not express our gratitude. We will give you 20% of the gem mine and each of you will get 10%. Unless the Angi family is invaded, the two of you don't have to do anything. You can just lie down and collect the money."
There was nothing wrong with these words. However, the head of the Deqin family and the head of the Sayer family were very dissatisfied when they heard it. They were only given 10% of the profits. Naturally, they wouldn't be satisfied. Moreover, letting them sit down and collect the money without having to do anything seemed like a consideration for them. However, in reality, it was to exclude them from the production process. As such, the two families wouldn't be able to figure out how many gems the gem mine would produce. The so-called 10% might not even be 5%. This was naturally unacceptable to the two families as the difference between the benefits they had discussed before was too great.
"Hmph, without the protection of the two families, your Angi family wouldn't be able to protect this gem mine. Since the three of us are allies, we should work together. The three of us will work according to the population. The two of us will each take 40% of the gem mine. Your family has the least population, so 20% is enough."
The head of the Sayer family said bluntly. This was the wording that the two families had discussed before and it was also their true thoughts. They were stronger than the Angi family and naturally couldn't just take a small portion. What they wanted was the lion's share of the gem mine. The reason why they dared to ask for so much was because of their strength. The combined strength of the two families was four times that of the other party. They weren't afraid that the other party wouldn't compromise.
"The gem mine belongs to the Angi family and you want 80% of it? Do you really think that the Angi family is easy to bully?"
"This is too much. The Angi family won't agree to such an unreasonable request."
Several elders of the Angi family roared angrily.
Naturally, all of this was within the expectations of the Deqin family's patriarch. He looked at the people of the Angi family with a faint smile and mediated, "Everyone, please don't be angry. Our three families are allies. If the gem mine is snatched away by outsiders, we won't have a share. Even your Angi family might be exterminated. Our two families have more people, and the pressure to feed these people is greater. Naturally, we need to share more. However, the gem mine was discovered by your Angi family, so naturally, we will give you a bigger share. How about 30%? Our two families will each take 35%, which is about the same as your Angi family. This is the bottom line of our two families, and it is not negotiable. Our three families are bound together for good or ill, so we should support each other and not be angry at each other and let outsiders see us as a joke."
The head of the Deqin family's tone was very amiable, but the meaning he expressed was very clear. At most, he would leave 30% for the Angi family. The remaining 70% would go to the other two families. There was no room for discussion. They were determined to take advantage of the Angi family and weren't afraid of the Angi family's objection.
The head of the Sayer family said, "Since Brother Deqin has said so, I won't object. In order to protect this gem mine, our two families will also contribute. Both of our families have selected a thousand men and are already stationed at your border. As long as there is danger, we can come to your rescue at any time. With our two families here, no one can take away this gem mine."
Seeing the two family heads shamelessly asking for huge benefits, the elders of the Angi family had an ugly expression. This kind of blatant threat made them very uncomfortable. On the other hand, the head of the Angi family was slightly better. This was within his expectations. How could he not know what kind of people his two allies were?
"Both of you have come from afar. You should take a rest first! The guest rooms have been prepared. Men, send the two brothers to rest. In addition, prepare a banquet for the brothers of the two families. "
The head of the Angi family said politely.
"Brother Angi, we are not here for a meal. Let's get down to business first."
The head of the Sayer family was an impatient person. He wanted to settle this matter as soon as possible. Naturally, he didn't want to waste too much time. He really wasn't interested in the Angi family's banquet. He didn't come to eat but to rob.
On the other hand, the head of the Deqin family was very steady. He smiled and pulled the head of the Sayer family and said politely, "Since Brother Angi is so enthusiastic, we will stay for a few days. Haha!"
After that, the two of them were led to the guest rooms in the backyard by the servants of the Angi family.
Halfway there, the head of the Sayer family said with dissatisfaction, "Brother Deqin, we are not here for a meal. We should settle this matter as soon as possible."
"Brother Sayer, you are wrong. We also need to give Brother Angi some time to consider! It is understandable that they can't accept 70% of their share at once. We can't push them too hard. We just need to wait slowly. They will agree. "
The head of the Deqin family said.
"I am just worried that a long delay will lead to trouble. Forget it, let's wait for a few more days! "
The head of the Sayer family said impatiently.
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