A sickly fellow ridiculed by the entire army? I'll be the most beautiful woman in the barracks!

Zhang Shijun lowered his head, took a small sip of tea, and then looked up at Zhao Daxuan again.

"I don't think that's appropriate. How about a 40/60 profit split?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Daxuan breathed a slight sigh of relief. A 40/60 split was already a fairly ideal division, so he nodded.

"Okay, then let's split it 40/60, I'll take 40% and you take 60%!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shijun shook his head, and Zhao Daxuan frowned.

"Young Master Zhang, what is the meaning of this?"

Zhang Shijun smiled and looked at Zhao Daxuan, "Lord Zhao, what I mean is, I'm four and you're six, not I'm six and you're four."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Daxuan couldn't help but look at Zhang Shijun with confusion, waiting for him to continue.

"To be honest, we have also studied and tried to imitate the steam engine, but we were unsuccessful."

Zhang Shijun said nonchalantly, "Especially that part at the cylinder connection, we haven't been able to find a replacement."

"Lord Zhao, I have high hopes for you. This share of the profits is my way of showing my sincerity! I hope this steam engine can remain in Bailian Workshop for continued use."

"Furthermore, any new steam engines to be provided to Bailian Workshop will be given priority, and the resulting profits will still be split 40/60."

Zhao Daxuan nodded upon hearing this, "No problem, but I can't guarantee when the next steam engine will be made."

"Also, the connecting material you mentioned is called rubber, which I cannot reliably obtain at the moment."

Zhang Shijun smiled and waved his hand.

"It's alright, as long as Lord Zhao agrees!"

"From now on, I will send someone to deliver the previous month's profit share to Lord Zhao's residence every month. You can also arrange for someone to come and supervise."

Zhao Daxuan smiled upon hearing this and did not refuse. The two then chatted for a few more minutes before Zhao Daxuan took his leave.

"Young Master Zhang, let's chat again when you have time. I have many things to attend to today, so I'll take my leave now."

Zhang Shixun took a can of tea from behind him and stuffed it into Zhao Daxuan's hand.

"Zhang is unwell, so I won't send any more. Please take this tin of tea back and have a taste, Lord Zhao."

Zhao Daxuan didn't refuse too much. In this world, there weren't many drinks to his liking, and tea was his favorite type at the moment.

"Young master, I'll go see Lord Zhao off."

Seeing that the two had finished speaking, Zhang Youfu, who was waiting on the side, took the initiative to speak.

Zhang Shijun nodded slightly and stood at the door watching Zhao Daxuan leave.

Zhao Daxuan followed Zhang Youfu to the reception hall of Bailianfang, where Li Erlong and the others were already waiting with the remaining chainmail armor.

Looking at the boxes of chainmail on the ground, Zhao Daxuan suddenly looked at Zhang Youfu beside him.

"Manager Zhang, how many heavy-duty shields and horse-slaying swords do you still have in stock? The kind that are fifty forged."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Youfu had a sudden thought and blurted it out.

"Currently, we have two hundred sets each of heavy-duty shields and horse-slaying swords with a forging strength of over fifty forgings in stock."

Zhao Daxuan nodded. "I'll take them all, and order two hundred more sets. Could you please calculate the cost, Manager Zhang?"

Zhang Youfu was slightly taken aback, then seemed to realize something.

"Lord Zhao, if you wish to take both, then 1,500 taels will suffice. No need for additional payment; it can be deducted from next month's profit share. I'll have someone pack them up and send them over right away."

Zhao Daxuan's eyes lit up. He hadn't expected that cooperating with Bailianfang would be so convenient. So he nodded and asked Zhang Youfu to make the arrangements.

"My lord, why are you suddenly buying so many weapons?" Li Erlong asked, looking puzzled.

"We need to recruit soldiers soon. If we don't have some weapons prepared, are we going to send the recruits to the battlefield with ordinary swords?"

Zhao Daxuan casually offered an explanation, and Li Erlong and the others fell silent again. When did ordinary swordsmen become so inferior?

Soon, Zhang Youfu returned with his men carrying more than a dozen large wooden crates. When they opened them, they found that the crates were full of brand-new heavy-duty sabers and shields.

Zhao Daxuan waved his hand, signaling Li Erlong and the others to carry the wooden box out of Bailianfang.

"Sir, shall we leave the city now?"

Standing at the entrance of Bailianfang, Li Erlong looked at Zhao Daxuan and asked him a question.

Zhao Daxuan shook his head. "No rush. Let's go to Sihai Money Exchange first and exchange some silver to spend."

Sihai Money Shop is the largest chain money shop and pawnshop in Daxia, with its headquarters in the capital and branches throughout various prefectures and counties.

There is also a branch in Zhenbei City, and it is not far from Bailianfang.

Sihai Money House is backed by the Shanxi Merchants Association, a powerful and reputable business.

Upon hearing this, Li Erlong couldn't help but look at the heavy wooden box that Zhao Daxuan had been carrying when he left. Could it be something valuable inside?

Zhao Daxuan, accompanied by his men carrying dozens of large wooden crates, strode into the antique-style gate of the Sihai Money Exchange.

Upon seeing this commotion, the clerk at the door changed his expression and quickly ran into the inner hall of the money exchange to report.

A moment later, an old man strode out of the inner hall.

The man was slender with a kind face. He was dressed in a blue robe and greeted the man with a smile.

"Gentlemen, are you here to deposit or withdraw silver from my Sihai Money Exchange? Or perhaps to pawn items? I am Jia Wanhe, the manager of Sihai Money Exchange. Please feel free to give any instructions!"

Zhao Daxuan smiled slightly, "Manager Jia, I am Zhao Daxuan, the captain of the city guards. I've come today to pawn a batch of jewelry. Please give me an estimate!"

After saying that, he stepped aside, and two soldiers carried a wooden box up.

Zhao Daxuan stepped forward and opened the wooden box, revealing a dazzling array of jewelry inside. It was the same box of jewelry that Zhao Daxuan had obtained by stealing a house in the Daliang Mountains.

Li Erlong, who went closer to take a look, immediately widened his eyes. He was right; it was indeed a box of valuable treasures.

Jia Wanhe's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward to examine it carefully.

Jia Wanhe picked up a jade pendant at random and was delighted to see its clear color and delicate texture.

He then suppressed the barely perceptible smile on his face, stood up without making a sound, and looked at Zhao Daxuan.

"Lord Zhao, you have quite a few treasures. Please come inside and sit for a while so I can count them in front of you and then give you an estimate."

"No problem, Manager Jia, please lead the way."

Zhao Daxuan nodded, then turned to Li Erlong and the others and gave them instructions.

"A few of you come in with me, the rest of you wait here."

Jia Wanhe winked at the waiter beside him, who immediately understood and turned to run into the inner room.

Then Jia Wanhe led Zhao Daxuan into the inner hall, through a door, and into a large living room.

"Lord Zhao, you've come to the right place to pawn your goods at our Sihai Money Exchange. We are financially strong, and our prices are fair and honest, guaranteed to satisfy you!"

Jia Wanhe led the way, turning his head to introduce Zhao Daxuan as he went.

Zhao Daxuan smiled and said, "I know that Sihai Bank is located all over the world. I hope you won't disappoint me later."

The group entered a reception room, where a waiter who had gone ahead was already waiting, holding an abacus with beads that were shiny from long use.