I can't blame Li Rusong for being so attracted to this thick-skinned and majestic four-wheeled carriage.
As we all know.
For the infantry of the Ming Dynasty, which used firearms as their main means of combat, their greatest vitality was the supply of grain, grass and ammunition. Looking at the nearly two hundred years of war history in the Ming Dynasty.
In all battles that were lost, nine out of ten were due to supply problems. From the Yongle period until the Tumubao Incident, baggage and supplies had always been a stubborn problem that plagued the Ming army.
As long as the ammunition can keep up and the food and grass are constant, the combat effectiveness of the Ming army can be doubled!
Faced with this situation, it is not that no one has thought of a solution. For example, Qi Jiguang invented the sidecar, which was to reinforce and transform the vehicle used to transport supplies.
Make it a mobile city wall in the field.
But there is a fatal problem with sidecars, which is that they are too bulky.
now.
Look at this four-wheeled carriage.
Li Rusong's eyes flashed.
This thing is much more flexible than a sidecar.
He seemed to see the Liaodong Plain in the ice and snow. Under the escort of his firearms troops, four-wheeled carriages loaded with supplies of grain, grass and ammunition were freely moving up and down the frozen Liao and Hun rivers.
If there is an enemy attack.
You can rely on this big, thick-skinned carriage to quickly form an array to protect yourself.
even.
If you're in a hurry, you can hit him directly!
"I want it!"
No longer hesitate.
Li Rusong stepped forward, tightly grasped the sleeves of Shen Lie's clothes, and said firmly: "You want this carriage... please give me a price."
Shen Lie was stunned.
Looking at Mr. Li's decisive expression.
There was another surprise in my heart.
This sample has just been made and has not been put on the market yet, but it has received such a big customer as Liao Jun. This is really an unexpected surprise.
"become!"
Said.
Shen Lie then patted his chest and agreed: "If others want to do it, it will be fine. You, Mr. Li, have opened your mouth. Shen should do his best."
"But my brothers will settle the score. This price..."
Li Rusong said calmly: "Easy to say!"
Shen Lie felt relieved and hurriedly said: "Okay, let's go and have a drink."
So the two brothers put their arms around each other and walked towards the official hall of Tianjin Zuowei. Bai Guangen and others were overjoyed and hurriedly asked someone to prepare good leeks.
seeing is believing.
In the past, I had only heard that Lord Shen had a good relationship with Mr. Li of Liaodong, but now that I saw him, it was more than a good relationship.
This is a close friendship, so good that they both wear the same pair of trousers.
At this time, Bai Guangen was smiling happily, imagining in his heart that if his Tianjin left guard had established a good relationship with the Liao army, he would become a grasshopper on a rope.
Then who else is he afraid of?
After a while of excitement.
After three rounds of drinking in the official hall.
"Someone wants to join the gang!"
Being drunk, Li Rusong patted Shen Lie on the shoulder and said, "To tell you the truth, Li is interested in this carriage business!"
A look of embarrassment immediately appeared on Shen Lie's face, and he muttered: "This...isn't good."
Why do you remember that it comes out all at once?
Seeing the embarrassment on his face, Li Rusong became a little anxious and slapped him hard again: "Okay, please give me a happy word!"
Shen Lie grinned and reluctantly said, "Okay then."
Li Rusong laughed heartily: "That's right... You and I are brothers, if we have money, we can make money together, and if we have wealth, we can make money together. Isn't this the truth?"
Shen Lie also said calmly: "That makes sense!"
Even though that's what it says.
"but."
Shen Lie raised his eyelids and held the wine glass, wondering: "But I don't know how much money Brother Li has to invest. The investment in this carriage workshop is not a small amount. The wages can be paid back, but the wood has been exhausted... the iron material
It’s also a big problem.”
The wood was okay and could be purchased at a high price, but fine iron was really hard to find, and it was a war material strictly controlled by the imperial court.
“It’s hard to do without money!”
To know.
Our Ming Dynasty implemented a strict salt and iron monopoly system. Merchants were not allowed to sell salt and iron without permission. It was not easy to get large quantities of iron.
Maybe.
If you spend some money and look around, you can still think of a solution.
"But... this is not easy."
Upon hearing this.
Li Rusong immediately woke up and said hurriedly: "Stop it!"
Get along for a long time.
Mr. Li understood immediately, put down his wine glass and said in a deep voice: "Tell me, how much silver do you want?"
Having said all this, aren’t you just asking for a loan?
Seeing him so happy, Shen Lie felt a little sorry, so he rubbed his hands and said softly: "Fifty thousand... thirty thousand taels is enough!"
Then.
Li Rusong's brows furrowed and the corners of his mouth cracked. This was another huge sum of thirty thousand taels. Young Master Li seemed to see his father Li Chengliang's livid face again.
But who is Li Rusong?
The iron-clad Liaodong man spits every spit and nails every time.
Li Rusong only pondered for a moment and then said decisively: "A certain person offered 50,000 taels of snowflake silver, and we agreed that this money is not a loan, but that a certain person wants to join a business, and a certain person wants 30% of the ten thousand gold account of this carriage workshop."
Upon hearing this.
Shen Lie said on the spot: "That can't be done... I'll give you 10% at most."
Li Rusong's eyes widened and he said angrily: "In exchange for 50,000 taels of snowflake silver, you can get one percent of your shares. Are you driving a horse and carriage shop or a gold and silver mountain?"
Shen Lie then spread his hands.
Love or not.
Seeing the two of them waiting for each other.
So they have to break up in one fell swoop.
Li Rusong stood up to leave.
Shen Lie was a little anxious, so he quickly grabbed him and comforted him: "Don't be anxious, just listen to Shen in detail, our car and horse business is too involved, and when it's done, it will be done tomorrow." The two of us can't handle the big business of getting into the gold business, right..."
Said.
Shen Lie curled his lips and winked towards the north, towards the Forbidden City, and said softly: "Should we bring that man in?"
Li Rusong was stunned for a moment and nodded involuntarily.
Knowing that Shen Lie wanted to drag the emperor in.
Think about it.
Li Rusong could only respond: "Yeah...that makes sense."
He also felt that it was too risky to go it alone without the emperor.
Ever since.
Shen Lie then whispered again: "Do we have to give that man 30% of the shares?"
Li Rusong nodded again and said, "Yes."
You have to give 30%.
It's not appropriate to give less.
Then Shen Lie came closer and said softly: "This horse racing business was founded by Shen. Does Shen have to get 30% of the shares?"
Li Rusong thought for a while and nodded again: "Yes."
Not excessive.
Then.
Shen Lie then started counting with his fingers: "The Queen Mother, the Empress, Duke Feng, Duke Yingying, the Commander-in-Chief..."
So many noble people.
Do we all have to be roped in?
"You do the math."
Shen Lie said seriously: "Can I give you 10% of a share?"
Li Rusong nodded instinctively and replied: "Quite a few."
Shen Lie immediately picked up the wine glass and took a sip of Qiulubai, and then patted Mr. Li on the arm, his expression seemed to be saying something.
It’s difficult for me too!
Fifty thousand taels of silver are exchanged for 10% of a share. Why don't you think about it again?
Li Rusong gritted his teeth and said decisively: "Okay!"
It looked like he was convinced.
Shen Lie immediately smiled brightly and hurriedly whispered to Miss Bai: "Why are you still stunned? Hurry and prepare the four treasures of the study."
He was also afraid that Li Rusong would regret it.
Bai Zhenzhen was a little dumbfounded, but she quickly said: "Oh."
With the words written in black and white, the evidence was laid down.
In triplicate.
The signature and picture were stamped with fingerprints.
Shen Lie quickly collected the contract worth fifty thousand taels of snowflake silver, then gave a thumbs up to Mr. Li and praised it.