Gentlemen, listen to the sword chant

Chapter 17 Making a fortune and convincing Yu Xiong

Chen Ci's complexion changed. To put it bluntly, if this matter continues like this, the result will be fatal.

First of all, if things go on like this for a long time, when the people of Great Liang relax their vigilance and the Japanese people cut corners on warships and ordnance, then Great Liang will have no soldiers to fight in!How to deal with sudden war?

Secondly, in terms of the current political situation in the imperial court and the local area, the war will start at any time. Who is secretly fueling the flames?
terrible.

Unexpectedly, the Dongying people have penetrated to this point in silence.

You must know that although the Dongying people and Great Liang only have cooperation with Zhongzhou Tiejun and Wuyue Navy, they should not be underestimated.That is the Zhongzhou Army, known as the "Iron Army". It is the most powerful elite army in Great Liang. It has stood in Zhongzhou since Ji Wuya's time more than 400 years ago.

Even all the ordnance of such an army is made by Dongying people. It is conceivable how far the Dongying people's influence in Great Liang has penetrated, and it can be called deep-rooted.

"Let's go, son-in-law, let's go to the bank to take out the gold. The gold is what you want, and it should belong to you." Yu Xiong handed the paper to Chen Ci.

Chen Ci restrained his thoughts and shook his head, of course he knew that Yu Xiong was being polite, this was 1 taels of gold.Although Yu Xiong's family background and status are not short of money, but this is not a small amount of money, besides, Yu Xiong has made great efforts to get so much money.

"No need, brother Yu, you and I don't have to be polite. If you didn't send out three thousand soldiers, how could I get such a large sum of money?" Chen Ci refused with a smile.

Yu Xiong was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed loudly: "If the son-in-law treats me as a brother, how can I really collect the money? The son-in-law, I want you to pay such a large sum if you can not change your face in front of Shang Shanqi today. Huge money, I, Yu Xiong, take it."

As he spoke, he pushed the excerpt to Chen Ci again.

Although Chen Ci is short of money, he also knows that sometimes, connections are more important than money.

So, he pushed back again, and said solemnly: "Brother Yu, since you are known as my brother, don't be polite to me. It's the same sentence, if you don't send troops to come, no matter how slick I am, Ruhuang, Shang Shanqi can't spit out so much money."

Yu Xiong stared at Chen Ci carefully, seeing his sincerity, he was secretly moved, he gritted his teeth and said, "My lord, that brother has the cheek to accept 8000 taels, and you have to accept the remaining 2000 taels no matter what, otherwise you won't accept it." My brother."

Chen Ci smiled and said, "Then take the 2000 taels to condolences to the brothers who died in the rain yesterday. They died protecting me, and I have no time to mourn."

Yu Xiong's expression was complicated, he thought that Chen Ci was indeed a man who valued love and righteousness, no wonder even Fan Chu, the champion of martial arts, was willing to risk his life to follow him, and he was completely overwhelmed by Chen Ci's charisma.

"Well then, I'd rather be respectful than obedient brother." Yu Xiong solemnly clasped his fists and carefully put away the booklet.

On the same day, Yu Xiong went to the bank opened by the Zhongzhou Chamber of Commerce in Guangling and took out 1 taels of gold. All the soldiers who participated in today's operation were rewarded, and he gave the reward in the name of a statement; he also bought a lot of wine and pigs The sheep rewarded the soldiers.The remaining part was used by him as military expenses.

The Zhongzhou Chamber of Commerce is directly affiliated to the Imperial Household Department in name.In the fourteen prefectures of Great Liang, there are money houses set up, the original intention is to facilitate the collection of taxes by the household department.Although kings with different surnames have the right to implement the law and household service on their own in the fief, they also need to collect part of the land rent from the household department.Of course, the role of the Zhongzhou Chamber of Commerce is not only for tax collection, but also has other functions, we will not list it here for the time being, we will discuss it next time.

Dry Mountain Barracks.

time.

The huge military camp was brightly lit.

The smell of alcohol was all over the sky, and the smell of meat was tangy. From a distance, there were bonfires everywhere in the barracks. Countless soldiers gathered to barbecue, drinking and feasting.

inside the military tent.

The chief and deputy admirals of the three banners under Yu Xiong's tent raised their glasses.

Yu Xiong sat in the main seat, while Chen Ci and Fan Chu sat in the second guest seat, and also raised their wine glasses.

"Everyone, today I can slaughter 1 taels of gold in the hands of the Dongying people as military expenses. The credit is all on the son-in-law. First cup, I respect the son-in-law."

"Respect, Prince Consort!"

Everyone stood up with loud voices.

Chen Ci also stood up with a smile. Yu Xiong was cautious, knowing that Chen Ci was too strong for the time being, so he changed the wine given to him into a low-alcohol wine. Drinking a glass, it was like drinking beer.

He made up his mind, and it seemed that he had to exercise his drinking power.The original owner was a scholar, not practicing martial arts, and his body was weak.Chen Ci is already determined to do something vigorously in this troubled world, so as to make up for the regret of retiring from the military before going to the battlefield in his ten-year military career in his previous life.

After three cups, everyone's face turned red. The so-called "wine builds bridges, smoke paves the way, sex makes fun, wealth prevents disasters, and generous gifts open the back door." Although there is no smoke in this era, the first step is to do it. The unassuming son-in-law aroused goodwill and respect.

Speaking of smoke...

The statement said that it is a good thing. If I can find a large area of ​​Solanaceae tobacco plants and start a tobacco factory, wouldn't it be a lot of luck?
If the market is opened up, it will be more profitable than tea.

"My son-in-law, I have slaughtered the Dongying people for a fortune today, so I will avoid trouble in the future. In this way, I will give you my token. If you encounter Dongying people making things difficult in Guangling City in the future, you can show it. All the soldiers under your command depend on you." Yu Xiong took out his waist card and put it on the table.

Chen Ci clasped his fists and refused: "Brother Yu, I accept it kindly, no need, I usually live in Taoyuan Town, five miles east of the barracks, and those Japanese people can't trouble me."

"Hahaha, that's very good, Taoyuan Town is not far from here, and the son-in-law will come to my place more often for drinks in the future."

"sure."

"Come on, cheers!"

After a few more drinks, Yu Xiong recalled one incident and asked, "My son-in-law, by the way, did you find me for something?"

Chen Ci told about his desire to make paper. Of course, he didn’t say it directly, but said: “Brother Yu, I like tinkering the most. I had an idea at night and invented something. I don’t know if you think it’s useful. Business prospects, oh, and help me analyze whether it can be put into business."

"what?"

"It is to use bamboo and trees as raw materials to create a comfortable thing that can be used for writing documents. It is cheaper and more convenient than cloth and silk. Oh, it can also be used to wipe the pomon after going to the toilet."

"Huh?" Yu Xiong was a little dazed at first, but after listening to it for a while, he didn't understand, "My son-in-law, what are you going to invent? Can you say it again?"

Chen Ci thought that these people probably had no idea, so he said, "Well, when I come next time, I will bring a sample, and you can have a look."

"My son-in-law, if you want to do any business, you can do it boldly. What are you afraid of?"

"No, my business is very big and I have to cooperate with the military."

Yu Xiong was even more confused: "Wiping the things on the door after going to the toilet, can you also cooperate with the military?"

Chen Ci intentionally put it off without explaining it. After all, there is no concept of "paper" in this era. He decided to go back and make a sample first, and then show it to Yu Xiong. I believe he will be shocked.

(End of this chapter)