System, help me become the empress

Chapter 127 Selling Arms

Xu Youxi took a sip of water, and said calmly: "No matter how precious the steam cars are, these envoys will not buy many of them back. This business will not last long, and it means that they will not make much money."

"Then what else can I sell, such as mirrors, matches, and so on. Odd goods stores already have external business channels, and it's not easy for me to intervene, let alone quote."

"Couldn't you sell some items that odd goods stores can't sell!" Xu Youxi doubted whether Rong Yingran's IQ value was accurate.

Rong Yingran's thoughts changed rapidly: "Sell an official? Or sell a public school seat?"

Xu Youxi glared at Rong Yingran: "What I mean is that you can persuade them to buy the firearms from Shenjiying."

"!!!"

That might as well be selling an official!

Firearms can be sold casually!
Why does he feel that His Majesty is encouraging him to treason!
Xu Youxi sneered: "What are you afraid of, we sell it openly, and take money openly."

"Your Majesty, aren't you worried that these countries will come to attack us after buying a lot of firearms?" Rong Yingran was in a very complicated mood.

"I only asked you to sell firearms, but I didn't tell you to sell Shenjiying! In fact, the manufacture of each firearm is very time-consuming, and the quality is prone to unevenness. I let the Shengong Bureau Picked out the firecrackers and Vulcan guns with slight flaws on the quasi-head, just enough to sell them."

"Besides, the Shenji Battalion successfully produced flint guns a few days ago. It is only a matter of time before the matchlock guns are eliminated. Besides, after so many actual battles, the Shenji Battalion has gone through so many actual battles. What are the weaknesses of the fire guns and matchlock guns? Our soldiers know it better than anyone else. If the Shenji Battalion needs to continue to develop more powerful weapons, it must have a lot of financial support."

Rong Yingran nodded while listening, what His Majesty said makes sense.

"Several nearby dependent countries can't make firearms, so they can only rely on us to buy them. When Oala retreated before, I also promised to give a little profit when selling their firearms in the future, but don't forget, the right to determine the price of firearms is always It's in our hands."

"As long as they can afford the price, we can give whatever they want!"

"Your Majesty, you..."

"Do you think I'm poor and crazy?" Xu Youxi put down his teacup, "But I'm short of money, and now there are only two ways in front of me, either to invade other countries, or to do business desperately."

"Sooner or later, you will get retribution for making war fortune. I don't want this cause and effect to be attributed to my descendants."

"I arranged for you to receive those envoys. Naturally, I trust Lord Rong. Otherwise, do you think it is appropriate to do this with He Shangshu's mediocre personality?"

Rong Yingran still hesitated: "This matter is important, Your Majesty, or else you should send experienced officials like Bao Shoufu or Meng Shangshu to discuss it."

"No, I have promised to give you the money I earn to work and study. How much you can earn depends on Mr. Rong's ability."

Xu Youxi resolutely refused.

What a joke, Bao Changnian and Meng Zhiqian, how can Rong Yingran be as clever as asking for money.

"Your Majesty, why don't you give me a price?" Rong Yingran smiled wryly.

"The quantity is limited, and you must not sell it at a price lower than the cost. You can give the goods in Qihuo Shop as gifts, but you have to talk to Pei Ruo yourself."

"Your Majesty, are you serious!"

"if not?"

"I have old grievances with Pei Yao, can she be willing?"

Xu Youxi usually dodges such questions about complex interpersonal relationships rather quickly, and immediately changes the subject.

"Whether the public school has enough funds to continue depends on how Master Rong fights for it!" Xu Youxi patted Rong Yingran on the shoulder encouragingly, "Since there is nothing else to do, Master Rong can go back and continue eating."

"..."

Your Majesty, didn't you just say that the cold appetizers on the feast were both the beginning and the end!

So, what's the point of him going back to the city wall now!
He clearly just came here for a meal, let's just forget about not eating a bite of the meal, and somehow did a lot of bad work for himself?
As soon as Xu Youxi finished speaking, Zhou Yuxue knocked on the door and came in: "Your Majesty, the banquet is over, and the drunken envoys have already arranged to send them back to the mansion. paper."

Xu Youxi didn't show a single bit of guilt for the matter of Rong Yingran's perfunctory just now, and took the paper written by several envoys without changing his face.

"Master Rong has worked hard. These envoys hope to experience steam cars more. You can take them to the wasteland near Dagan tomorrow to drive and plow the land."

"Plow the land by car?"

Rong Yingran seriously couldn't understand.

Steam cars and arable land are two things that have nothing to do with each other!
"Well, after the steam car has been modified by the Shengong Bureau, a special plowing tool is installed at the rear, and the task of plowing the entire suburb will be handed over to Mr. Rong. In two days, the field can be sown with some cabbage seeds. That's right. By the way, you remember to give feedback to the Shengong Bureau whether it is easy to use, and it is best to give some practical suggestions."

"If the envoys' interest in driving steam cars does not diminish after one day, there are still a few cars that can automatically sow seeds in the Shengong Bureau. Sir, let the envoys drive there to try?"

Rong Yingran finally understood, His Majesty is not only concerned about the money of these envoys, but also their free labor!

"Master Rong has worked hard."

Rong Yingran struggled to pull out a laugh, he couldn't say the lie of 'no hard work' at all, okay!

I don't know how old the imperial court can apply for retirement?An old bone like his probably won't last a few years!

"There are not a few envoys who are interested in the Shengong Bureau. When the time comes, you can take them to have a look. It is easy to discuss what big things you like and the price." Xu Youxi added, "Master Rong?"

"The minister obeys the order."

Xu Youxi handed the papers filled out by several envoys to Rong Yingran: "Do it well!"

"..."

The wine sent by the court to entertain the envoys in the evening was all purified and processed by Xinyi Pavilion, which tasted better and was easier to drink.Several envoys couldn't help persuading them to drink too. After a few glasses of wine, they fell asleep immediately.

Until the next day, Rong Yingran came to the residences of several envoys and looked for them one by one.It may be that several people have been drinking the hangover soup prepared by the hospital since last night. After a night of sleep, everyone is fully awake.

Rong Yingran drove the carriage and dragged the group of messengers to the outskirts, and found a reasonable reason to come to the wasteland.

"In principle, you are absolutely not allowed to drive after drinking alcohol for at least one day and one night! However, considering that several envoys are really curious about steam cars, today we specially chose a wasteland that no one has passed by to give you envoys a taste of it." Drive a steam car."

The workers brought by Rong Yingran stepped forward and briefly demonstrated how to drive the car. The envoys listening by the side were all excited, wishing that they could start the steam car right away!

　I will rest tomorrow, so I won’t do this anymore. It’s too difficult to stay up late to code these two days.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)