The next day, Luo Ziling, Li Fuzhen, and Diana signed a formal cooperation agreement in a relatively private place.
The people who signed this cooperation agreement were not Luo Ziling and Li Fuzhen.
Luo Ziling asked Lin Lan to sign on his behalf, and Li Fuzhen asked one of her cronies to sign.
The purpose of this is to avoid information exposure.
Diana had no objection, but she signed it with her own name.
Because Li Fuzhen and Li Yan were there first, Diana did not pester Luo Ziling.
After the discussion was over and the formal cooperation agreement was signed, she said goodbye and left on the grounds that she still had things to prepare.
But after she left for a while, Luo Ziling received a message,
"Invite me to dinner tonight, and I have something else I want to talk to you about in private!"
Then another one came: "It's a very important thing, related to this cooperation, don't hide from me!"
Luo Ziling responded with an "OK" gesture.
Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian did not leave immediately, but surrounded Luo Ziling to inquire about the situation.
Although they each have their own thoughts, the two women definitely trust Luo Ziling more than Diana.
Therefore, they would not talk to Diana about some concerns and ideas, but they would talk to Luo Ziling.
Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian were very affectionate towards him, and their relationship with each other was unusual. However, Luo Ziling believed that their relationship was just a cooperative relationship. They could be considered friends now, but under certain conditions, they might become enemies.
After all, the motherland is different.
When national interests are involved, problems will definitely arise.
Conflicts may arise even when national interests are not involved.
There are no permanent friends in this world, and this applies equally to people.
As long as the interests involved are large enough, even the strongest friends may become opponents.
A couple who sleeps in the same bed every day may turn against each other!
There is no need for reminders from Lin Lan and others. Luo Ziling will remain vigilant when interacting with Li Fuzhen and Li Yan's aunt and nephew.
Try not to say things that shouldn't be said, and it's impossible for them to understand things that you can't let them know.
However, Luo Ziling also answered some of the questions they asked and told them some of his own thoughts.
Finally, he told Li Fuzhen and Li Yanxian that the cooperation matter was of great importance after all, and some detailed issues and the arrangements to be made next needed to be carefully considered.
It is impossible to make mistakes of principle.
He hoped that Li Fuzhen and Li Yan would first make a plan on how to set up a cooperation framework and what to do next.
Plans considered from their perspective.
Li Fuzhen naturally agreed.
She guessed that Luo Ziling would definitely discuss this matter with Ling Ruonan and others, so she didn't bother him anymore and left with Li Yan first.
Li Yanxian originally wanted to stay alone with Luo Ziling, but if it was not convenient to say it in front of Li Fuzhen, he would talk to Luo Ziling in private.
But seeing that Luo Ziling still had something to do, and Li Fuzhen also wanted to talk to her alone, she stopped pestering Luo Ziling and followed Li Fuzhen.
After Li Fuzhen and Li Yan left first, Luo Ziling called Lin Lan, Wu Yue, Yang Xiaodong, and Wang Zhenjun over and told them what happened today.
Although this matter is very important and it may be troublesome if it is leaked, Luo Ziling cannot do everything by himself, and many things must be left to them.
They were also aware of and participated in what happened to the island before, so they should also be informed about this matter.
Luo Ziling has a new intention, which is not surprising to everyone.
But he actually planned such a thing with several women. Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun said they couldn't understand it.
In front of Lin Lan and Wu Yue, Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun expressed their doubts.
They all thought that these women could not accomplish such a big thing.
The two of them were afraid that Lin Lan and Wu Yue would misunderstand, so they quickly explained.
However, Luo Ziling ignored their doubts and just said that this matter was worth doing. After all, Li Fuzhen and Diana would contribute money and efforts.
As for whether it can be successful, just don't have high expectations for the time being.
No matter what, there will always be something gained.
As for whether the harvest is satisfactory, that is something to consider later.
Anyway, it will definitely help in gaining control of that island.
"That land is the gateway to the Southern Ocean. How can we Chinese people be left out?" Luo Ziling sighed quietly.
As a result, both men and two women understood what Luo Ziling meant.
No one objected anymore.
Then they expressed their opinions, and the four of them agreed completely on one point, that is, everything must be based on Luo Ziling's leadership, and those women must listen to Luo Ziling.
All plans and actions must be approved by Luo Ziling.
"I have already made it clear to them, and they have no strong objections." Luo Ziling nodded, and then asked a few more people what the biggest difficulty is currently.
"Manpower!" Lin Lan answered first, "Although we have recruited a lot of people, judging from the current situation, it is far from enough. There are too many places that need people!"
Wu Yue then added: "But if we recruit too many people, there will be a lot of trouble."
Everyone understood what Wu Yue meant, and several people instantly fell into silence.
"So we must build a few bases overseas to train manpower, and don't put them in China, so that they won't arouse suspicion." Luo Ziling thought for a while and expressed his opinion, "At present, except for Denman, who helped us get it
We don’t have a solid base outside that area, so let’s try to get others to help us!”
Luo Ziling still told several people that the manpower recruited must be safe and reliable, and it is better to have a shortage than to overload it, so as not to ruin things because of a few people.
Several people discussed for more than three hours before dispersing.
Because Lin Lan had something to deal with, she didn't say anything to Luo Ziling alone.
Anyway, she was in Yanjing these days and had plenty of time to talk to Luo Ziling alone, so she went to do some business first.
Yang Xiaodong and Wang Zhenjun also went to do their own business, only Wu Yue did not leave immediately.
"What are you ultimately doing this for?" Wu Yue mustered up the courage to ask Luo Ziling, "Are you planning to leave a way out for yourself, or are you thinking of developing overseas?"
"There is more than one purpose, including the two points you mentioned." Luo Ziling didn't hide anything and told the truth.
Wu Yue was a little surprised to see that Luo Ziling had considered both his family and his country, and also wanted to control that place through Li Fuzhen, and planned to control other places through Diana.
"You are really brave!" Wu Yue sighed slightly, "You have accomplished so many things and have so many ideas in less than 30 years of age, which is quite admirable!"
"Huo Qubing was granted the title of Marquis at the age of nineteen, and he was granted the title of Langjuxu in his early twenties. Li Shimin became emperor at the age of twenty-seven and initiated the Zhenguan rule. Compared with these historical greats, I am far behind!"
Wu Yue: "..."
Luo Ziling said again: "But if we can expand our territory through this method, then we won't be unable to face them when we face them."