The two of them were busy with their travels, but they still couldn't hide the excitement on Du Biao's face.
"Brother Liu!"
As soon as Du Biao got off his horse, he laughed loudly and rushed over to her, becoming very affectionate.
Liu Zheng also greeted him with greetings. After not seeing him for nearly half a month, Zheng Yueru looked at Liu Zheng again with a bit more affection.
Originally, I planned to arrange for Du Biao to take a break and have a drink. But Du Biao couldn't help it anymore and whispered: "Brother Liu, please don't betray me! So what Miss Zheng said...is it true?"
Du Biao's excitement was also expected by Liu Zheng.
What does this Baiya Army do? They were what others called bandits. Liu Zheng never worried that they would not be interested in refined salt... They were just afraid that there wasn't enough of it!
Liu Zheng chuckled: "Brother Du, when did I, Liu Zheng, ever say such big things? In that case, then come to my Silver Beach City and have a look!"
"Silver Beach City?"
Du Biao smiled slightly and didn't take it seriously. He just thought it was a thing tinkered by a young man. Unexpectedly, as soon as he arrived here, he was frightened by the scene in front of him.
"Oh My God……"
There is a vast area, and everything is under construction. Look at that silver beach, it's more than just a city? At this time, most of the building structures have been erected. Various workshops and dormitories for workers have all taken shape. Not only that, because of the special nature of Yintan City, Liu Zheng has also equipped various sentries and defensive equipment. fortifications. So, at this time, the three of them were standing on a hill, looking at the silver beach below. It was like a solid and huge city was being built!
"Oh My God……"
Du Biao was shocked and looked at Liu Zheng in disbelief: "Brother Liu, this, this, this is..."
"Brother Du, please come this way!"
Liu Zheng laughed loudly and didn't talk nonsense. He took Du Biao to his Silver Beach City. When the soldiers saw Du Biao, they looked fierce, which shocked Du Biao, a big man who traveled all over the world. When they saw Liu Zheng, they put away their murderous intent and said hello.
Then, Liu Zheng took Du Biao to visit the collection workshop, salt drying ground, washing workshop, and processing workshop. Everywhere they went was almost strictly guarded by soldiers. The craftsmen working here at this time also divided their labor. It is clear, the system is strict, everyone has responsibilities, and there will be no confusion.
This surprised Du Biao again, and he repositioned himself towards Brother Liu.
It is said that Baiyajun's business is prosperous, but when he came to Liu Zheng's territory, he knew what real business was, what real manufacturing was, and what real workshop was! He felt a little resentful at this moment. The Baiya Army's intelligence system only described Liu Zheng as a talented person from a wealthy family?
not enough!
Totally not enough!
Just Liu Zheng's idea of making salt is not enough!
Along the way, Du Biao was so shocked that he forgot to breathe. When he saw the salt-making workshop, the salt-making process, and the finished products, he still couldn't get over the shock.
Therefore, he didn't even know how he ended up sitting in Liu Zheng's lounge.
Liu Zheng and Zheng Yueru looked at each other and looked at Du Biao with a smile: "Brother Du, how is the production?"
Du Biao was speechless: "Enough, absolutely enough!"
Now because there are few craftsmen, the output is really not enough. But once it gets on track, the production of refined salt in Silver Beach City is absolutely unimaginable.
Of course, craftsmen…
This is also a headache for Liu Zheng. The disadvantage of insufficient population is highlighted at this time. Conservative estimates suggest that Silver Beach City needs at least 30,000 to 50,000 workers! Where can Liu Zheng go to find this? Besides, if there are really 30,000 to 50,000 young men, wouldn’t it be a good idea to recruit soldiers? Therefore, Liu Zheng is extremely conflicted now.
so.
While others did not take the issue of "why the world was established" seriously, Liu Zheng paid great attention to it.
Why establish the world?
Commerce or military strength?
If there is a conflict, how to decide?
The three of them sit together, you look at me and I look at you.
Du Biao didn't speak, Liu Zheng didn't speak, let alone Zheng Yueru. With Liu Zheng around, she rarely interfered in business matters.
In the end, Du Biao couldn't help it anymore and laughed loudly: "Brother Liu, don't talk nonsense! No matter how much refined salt your Yintan produces, I, the Baiya Army, want it all!"
Liu Zheng raised his eyebrows, but remained calm and smiled.
Du Biao secretly scolded the little fox, but his face was still enthusiastic and he laughed and said: "One hundred liters of refined salt, the Baiya Army can give you one tael of silver!"
Liu Zheng and Zheng Yueru looked at each other, and their eyes lit up.
One tael of silver? This price is not low anymore! You know, in ancient times, salt and iron were state-controlled commodities, and even national strategic materials! In the Longyan Dynasty, salt was supplied in limited quantities every month. The amount of salt was less than half of five liters for husbands, three liters for women and less than half of two liters for babies.
The "liter" here is of course not the 1000 ml of later generations. In ancient times, ten liters were equal to one liter, and one liter was about two hundred milliliters. So the hundred liters Du Biao mentioned is actually twenty-five kilograms. During the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, the same amount of salt could be exchanged for a hundred times as much grain! One can imagine how precious salt was in ancient times. Someone has roughly calculated that in ancient times, the price of a pound of salt was equivalent to thirty yuan in later generations!
And one tael of silver is six hundred yuan in later generations.
So, twenty-five pounds should actually be seven hundred and fifty taels!
but……
This is the selling price!
But at this time, Du Biao gave the purchase price! This tael of silver is already a very high price. After all, Liu Zheng doesn't need to consider all the subsequent costs.
Liu Zheng was about to speak.
Who would have thought that Du Biao laughed again: "Also, brother Liu, I, the Baiya Army, can also be responsible for pulling back this refined salt!"
"ah?"
Now, Liu Zheng and Zheng Yueru were even more surprised. This was an additional transportation cost. In business, Du Biao must have his own demands when he considers this.
Liu Zheng looked confused.
Sure enough, Du Biao took a big sip of wine and then said carelessly: "Brother Liu, to be honest, there has been a lot of friction between the Baiya Army and the Huns recently... The Huns cavalry is no weaker than our Liangzhou cavalry... I heard from Miss Zheng that Brother Liu has a unit and weapon that can restrain cavalry, so...of course, I, the Baiya Army, will not be stingy with our horses..."
boom!
Du Biao's words made Liu Zheng stand up suddenly with excitement on his face.
This shocked both Du Biao and Zheng Yueru, and they didn't know why.
Liu Zheng shouted: "Hahaha, I understand, I understand!"
He hurriedly told Zheng Yueru that everything was fine and left it to Zheng Yueru and Du Biao to discuss. He wanted to go back to the city.
Why establish the world?
How to establish the world!
He finally thought of it!
He thought hard, but what he didn't know was suddenly revealed by Du Biao!
How did Yinzhou establish itself?
This sounds like a big question, but really? Very simple. How to stand firm in this upcoming chaotic world and rely on your own advantages!
Therefore, this advantage is not about policies, nor about general issues such as governing the country and loving the people.
He needs something that he can really rely on to establish the world, at least, something that can not be interfered by other people in troubled times!
So, why can't we refer to the White Cliff Army? The White Cliff Army is known as the bandit army! But how did the White Cliff Army develop and grow? War horse! The Baiya Army owns the production base and the strongest horse farm of the entire Longyan Dynasty!
This is enough!
Who in the world doesn’t want to protect the Baiya Army, and who doesn’t want to do business with the Baiya Army? Who wouldn’t want to buy a fine war horse from him?
This is equivalent to the United States during World War II!
How did he make a fortune from war? First, they declare neutrality, and then they sell advanced weapons and equipment to make a fortune. Who would mess with an arms dealer? It’s not necessary and it’s not in line with maximizing interests.
Same reason.
The reason why the White Cliff Army was able to develop and grow in Liangzhou was because no one wanted to see them destroyed. It was simple. They were very satisfied with the supply of war horses for the White Cliff Army. Once the White Cliff Army is destroyed, whoever the horse farm falls into may not be able to guarantee the share and price they could get before.
Then why not protect him together?
Therefore, today's Liangzhou also needs to have a real advantage to survive in troubled times. After much deliberation, Liu Zheng couldn't figure out what advantages Yinzhou had. What soap and perfume? Stop making trouble, once a war breaks out, these are all scum. Refined salt? What advantage does this smuggled thing have?
Now he understands!
I already have a rough idea in my mind.
He quickly arrived at Fengming Pavilion. He no longer went to his exclusive private room, but looked at the Fengming Pavilion sitting on the roof with burning eyes, chatting, and just scolded several literati until they were bloody. The woman who ran away crying.
"ah!"
Hu Xier was startled by Liu Zheng who suddenly ran in front of him.
"My lord, please do not use force!"
"We are all men of letters!"
Hu Xier took a sip of wine to embolden herself and said tremblingly.
Liu Zheng chuckled: "I am Liu Zheng."
Hu Xier looked confused. Do people from Yinzhou like to get straight to the point and introduce themselves directly? She also pretended to be pretentious, stood up and clasped her fists: "Hello, Mr. Liu, I, Hu Xi'er... What, what, what do you want your name to be?"
The next moment, she looked at Liu Zheng blankly.
The shopkeeper laughed loudly: "Ms. Hu, this is my young master, Liu Zheng, the prince of the state, fellow of Yinyang state!"
Hu Xi'er looked at Liu Zheng curiously and tilted her head: "Are you the Liu Zheng who said, 'Every book is written for rice'?"
Liu Zheng smiled bitterly, is this difficult to get over?
"It's true!"
Hu Xier looked at Liu Zheng carefully again, then snorted coldly, grabbed two bottles of wine on the table, and fled quickly.
"I won't play with you!"
"Why!"
The shopkeeper was anxious.
Liu Zheng waved his hand, with an indifferent smile on his face, mounted his horse, and followed Hu Xier slowly.
No matter who is behind this little girl, he will not let her go this time!
"You, you, you, why are you following me!"
Hu Xi'er, who was riding a maroon horse, was startled when he saw Liu Zheng.
"send you home!"
Liu Zheng said.
"ah!"
Hu Xier almost fell off his horse in shame.
Why is this person like this?
Was this kind of thing said on such an occasion?
So many people are watching!
