Reborn as Murong Fu: This time I am the protagonist

Chapter 360 The Fish in the Net
Seeing Murong Fu's disdainful look, Helian Tieshu was so anxious that he didn't notice that the other man had stopped in place without taking a step forward.

"Brother Li doesn't know. The reason why Daxia's iron armor is unparalleled in the world is not only because of its unique forging process. The key to this is the specialty iron stone of Helan Mountain. Brother Li, think about it. When Daxia established itself as a country, Since the conquest of the Song Dynasty, we have been fighting wars and wars with the Song Dynasty for decades. No matter how well I, Daxia, protect the manufacturing process of the armor, how can I completely guarantee that it will not be leaked? After so many years In the past, countless skilled craftsmen of the Song Dynasty tried every possible means to reproduce the iron armor of Daxia, but the final result was that the tiger could not be the anti-dog. This is precisely because Daxia has very strict control over the iron and stone produced in Helan Mountain! The same armor, the same craftsmanship, only the pig iron extracted from the iron stone produced in Helan Mountain can make the armor thinner and more protective."

A look of surprise flashed across Murong Fu's expressionless face, as if he didn't understand it until now, and suddenly said: "There is such a saying?"

Helian Tieshu seemed to be very satisfied with the other party's reaction and continued: "Although Helian Tieshu cannot directly intervene in the mining of iron stone, the smelting of military pig iron is under his control. How much iron stone can be smelted in the end? Pig iron will ultimately be decided by the people below, so..."

"So, this is where most of Marshal Helian's wealth comes from, right?"

Murong Fu smiled lightly.

After being exposed by Murong Fu, Helian Tieshu smiled awkwardly.

Murong Fu waved his hands and said: "I have no intention to find out how much pig iron Marshal Helian has resold to the Liao and Song Dynasties over the years. I only have one request. From now on, the pig iron handled by Marshal Helian will be counted as much as possible. , I, Li Yanzong, took them all!"

When Helian Tieshu heard the other party's heroic speech, he was stunned for a moment, but then he seemed to have made up his mind and said to Murong Fu: "Since Mr. Li is the personal disciple of the concubine, if you want to use the iron of Helan Mountain, Helian Tieshu will be your hands." Here it is. Let's do this, Helian Tieshu promises that within three months, he will present five thousand kilograms of Helan Mountain's hundred-refined refined iron for the master's great cause." As he spoke, he looked at Murong Fu's expression.

Murong Fu smiled. This Helian Tieshu was really a money-grubbing master. He used Xixia's resources to enrich his own pocket, but he was still so arrogant.It is true that the iron output in this era was very low, unlike in later generations where the average per capita was a few hundred kilograms. However, it would be ridiculous to spend so little on oneself.

After all, it’s not about being afraid that you can’t afford the price.In a deal like the one Helian Tieshu did, the people above him ate the meat and the people below him drank a few sips of soup. Otherwise, the stall would have been kicked off long ago and five thousand kilograms were given away, and Helian Tieshu would have to pay out of his own pocket to feed the people below. people.

However, in terms of ability, when did Murong Fu fail?
Murong Fu stretched out a finger, waved it in front of Helian Tieshu and said, "One tael of silver!"

Helian Tieshu was stunned: "Master Li, what does this mean?"

Murong Fu smiled softly and said: "What I mean when I say one tael of silver is that from now on, no matter how much pig iron Marshal Helian has, I will buy it at the price of one tael of silver per pound."

Helian Tieshu's head suddenly buzzed.

"Master Li just said one tael of silver per catty?"

Helian Tieshu couldn't believe it.

In this era, the purchasing power of one tael of silver is still quite high.Even if the pig iron in this era is valuable, it will never cost more than one tael of silver per pound.Taking the Shaanxi-Gandhi belt as an example, a pound of fine iron is only worth five cents of silver at most.Helian Tieshu and his men usually resold pig iron for only two coins per pound.Just here, I have made a lot of money and my mouth is full of oil.

However, Murong Fu immediately quadrupled the price!

Helian Tieshu felt that his throat was a little dry.

"Sir, are you serious about this?" "One tael of silver, one pound of pig iron, I want as much as you can. But I ask that it be no less than [-] pounds per year!"

"What? One hundred thousand catties!"

Helian Tieshu was simply stunned.

One hundred thousand kilograms of pig iron may mean nothing in later generations, but in this era it is a huge strategic material.Xixia is a small country with few people, which almost consumes half of the country's annual refined iron production.

Before, Helian Tieshu and his men were just timidly reselling some [-] to [-] catties.

But then Helian Tieshu's eyes showed a hint of greed that could not be concealed: 10 taels of silver!
The annual coins given to Xixia by the Song Dynasty each year were only 5 taels of silver, and the silver for silk and tea was about another 5 taels.

In other words, if this business is completed, one year's income will be able to catch up with the one year's coins given to Xixia by the Song Dynasty!

"How about it? Marshal Helian, I'm afraid there is no other good deal like this in the world. If Marshal Helian doesn't have the courage, he can only find others to cooperate. Marshal's life, plus I think this price should be enough for the incredible wealth!"

Murong Fu continued to add fuel to the fire to Helian Tieshu.

This fire completely ignited the firewood in Helian Tieshu's heart: He doesn't have much time now, and there are many people in the army and the government who are eyeing his position. What should he consider if his life is gone?
"Okay! Helian Tieshu accepts the promise, and within half a year, he will donate [-] kilograms of fine iron to Mr. Li!"

Helian Tieshu cupped his fists and bowed in salute.

Murong Fu said with a smile: "Okay! The Marshal is indeed a generous man. In this case, I guarantee that the Marshal's health will be restored to its original state, and he will be rich and noble for generations to come!"

As Murong Fu spoke, he turned his hand and a pill appeared in his hand: "This is a Nine-turn Bear Snake Pill, which is very helpful for internal and external injuries. You take it first, and then I will ask Doctor Xue to take care of it for you." I wish you good health!"

Helian Tieshu was overjoyed when he heard this and said, "But Doctor Xue, the number one miracle doctor in the Central Plains who is known as the 'enemy of the King of Hell'?"

Murong Fu smiled and said: "Of course!"

In fact, this kind of thing makes it easier for Su Xinghe to do it, but there is no way that Xue Muhua's reputation will be bigger.

At this time, the last trace of worry in Helian Tieshu's heart was completely dispelled, and he bowed down and said: "In this way, Master Li will be grateful to Helian Tieshu again! From now on, I will only obey your orders!"

Helian Tieshu put the pills given to him by Murong Fu into his mouth. In an instant, the pills turned into a wave of heat and spread throughout his limbs and bones. Helian Tieshu suddenly felt a lightness all over his body. He had suffered from various discomfort symptoms due to injuries in the past few days. Great relief, where is the doubt?
At this time, Helian Tieshu seemed to regard himself as Murong Fu's subordinate, and said respectfully: "There is something that I need to remind you to pay attention to!"

(End of this chapter)