The night is quiet, one after another, and the scattered chirping of insects forms a quiet and elegant serenade. Occasionally, crisp bird songs are heard, injecting soul into the serenade, making the night vivid and lively.
However, Zhang Hao's heart was in his throat at this moment!
Zhang Hao's spirit was extremely tense, but his face showed a bit of expectation: a young man who was eager to show off in front of his father.
Next to him, Zhang Han, who was meditating, slowly opened his eyes and made a listening gesture.
Zhang Shengde spoke slowly: "During the day, in addition to exposing the water forging technique to fight back against the Qian family, you also said that you wanted to establish the status of our family and organize everyone. Can you talk more about this?"
So it’s this~~~
Zhang Hao breathed a sigh of relief, but still didn't dare to relax at all.
"Dad, the situation at that time forced me to make a decision as soon as possible. The fundamental reason why everyone was instigated by the Qian family was interests.
As the saying goes, everything in the world is for profit, and everything in the world is for profit. In that case, it makes no sense to reason with everyone. Only by giving everyone tangible benefits can we calm everyone's anger."
Zhang Shengde nodded and looked at Zhang Hao with brighter eyes.
Zhang Hao continued: "We had two choices at the time. One was to restore the original price, but that would stain the family, lose credibility, and affect our plans; it would also allow the Qian family to succeed, isolate us, and
Everyone’s opposite.
Then we can only choose the second option, which is to give our outdated technology to everyone. It just so happens that it can also take a hit from the Qian family.
But we are not fish on the chopping board, to be slaughtered without fighting back. To get our technology, we have to pay something."
"They didn't pay anything!" Zhang Han was confused.
"No, they paid." Zhang Shengde said, "What they paid was trust and respect. Moreover, they helped us expel the Qian family and made the Qian family lose their foothold!"
After a pause, Zhang Shengde looked at Zhang Hao again: "But there is one more thing. Didn't you say you wanted to organize everyone? But you didn't say this on the trading desk."
"Dad, we can't say this! We have to wait for them to say it, or until they beg us.
Now that they have new technology, it's time for confidence to expand.
But I believe that soon everyone will beg us."
"Oh, tell me?"
"During the day, many people saw the smelting method of black iron. Everyone had a clear understanding of the cost price of black iron. Therefore, the quality of black iron has improved, but the price will be difficult to increase.
Also, in the past, some families and firms that wanted to get involved in black iron smelting but didn't know how to smelt it were probably already busy.
Most of these families and trading houses have strong financial resources, and they will further lower the price of black iron.
I think that within half a month at most, the black iron market will undergo interesting changes.
The quality of black iron will increase, but the price will not increase much; and because a large number of new trading houses will join, the market will be chaotic.
At that time, everyone will call for market stability and unity.
At that time, everyone will think of us.”
Zhang Shengde thought for a while before nodding. "Yes. What else? Our disclosed technology can forge black iron with a purity of 93%. If everyone invests regardless of the cost, perhaps it can be forged with a purity of 95%."
"Isn't that great!" Zhang Hao's eyes were filled with pride. "In ten days, we will be able to directly sell black iron with a purity of over 90%. The profit of 90% purity will be greater, allowing the family to reach a goal in the shortest time.
peak."
As he said this, Zhang Hao's face turned slightly serious: "Dad, the Eastern Expedition may start at any time; if the Eastern Expedition fails, the consequences will be unpredictable.
Therefore, I'm afraid there won't be much time left for the family.
We must take the family to a new height in the shortest possible time.
The Western countries are short of elixirs. But if we can provide the country, and even the Western countries, with a large amount of high-purity black iron, then the victory of the Eastern Expedition can be guaranteed to the greatest extent.
It can also ensure the status of the family.
If we can provide a large amount of high-quality, low-price black iron to the Western countries, we will be their guests!"
"But it may also cause catastrophe!" Zhang Han added coolly.
Zhang Hao nodded: "So, before that, we must unite our colleagues and form an alliance of interests to advance and retreat together.
If possible, we should also recruit the forces behind Zheng Changqiu, Liu Xian, Mei Qianyun and others that we saw during the day.
We produce black iron, and they produce magic weapons. We all form a community of interests!"
Zhang Shengde slowly picked up the tea cup and sipped it bit by bit, as if feeling something.
…………
It was already dark, but the palace of Ninghe County City Lord was very lively.
The city lord Liu Jingming was sitting next to him. In front of him was a blacksmith temporarily transferred from other departments. Zhu Yuantang, who met Zhang Hao and others during the day, was directing everyone's work.
The sonorous sound of forging continued for most of the night, but no one took a break.
On Liu Jingming's left hand side, there are two pieces of black iron purchased from the Zhang family; the black iron has been finely polished, reflecting the surrounding light and shadow, making it beautiful.
On Liu Jingming's right hand side, there are more than a dozen palm-sized pieces of iron that have just been forged. He is also playing with a black iron piece in his hand. The purity of this black iron piece is as high as 94%.
But Liu Jingming's heart was obviously not here, and he was looking at the roof in a daze.
Zhu Yuantang's eyes carefully drifted past Liu Jingming. This middle-aged city lord with a majestic and domineering appearance has already reached the early stage of Nascent Soul stage, but he has not made it public.
"Zhu Yuantang!" Liu Jingming suddenly said.
"Here!" Zhu Yuantang immediately stood up straight, as firm as before.
That year, Liu Jingming was still a general and Zhu Yuantang was a soldier. They went through ups and downs together.
It is a pity that Zhu Yuantang has limited qualifications and has only reached the early stage of Jindan stage and has a short lifespan; while Liu Jingming has reached the early stage of Nascent Soul and has a long life.
Liu Jingming spoke softly: "Do you think it is better for us to forge black iron ourselves, or to buy it from the Zhang family?"
Zhu Yuantang said without hesitation: "I don't agree with forging black iron by myself; but I don't necessarily buy it from the Zhang family."
Liu Jingming became interested: "Oh... tell me?"
"If we forge it ourselves, we will need to add corresponding departments, have management, have various craftsmen, and purchase various items; the quality cannot be guaranteed.
In contrast, it is better to buy from the market and compare products.
I believe that no one dares to play tricks on the city lord!"
"That's right. I'll leave this matter to you."
"Yes." Zhu Yuantang responded.
"Also, tomorrow morning, on behalf of the City Lord's Palace, you will go to Cuizhu Peak to inquire about the situation and determine whether the rumors are true or false."
(The update is a little late. There are too many clues in the new book and it is not easy to write. Sorry)