Hearing this, Xie Zaixing was stunned, "Your Majesty, this is too expensive. One kilogram of grain costs only a few dollars, and one thousand kilograms of iron ore can refine hundreds of kilograms of pig iron. The price of one kilogram of pig iron is higher than that of grain." of."
In Xie Zaixing's view, this is completely like a lion opening his mouth.
But Chen Liang's request is not over yet, "You will transport the ore to the border, and then my people will randomly inspect it. Only the qualified ore can be exchanged for food. With one hand delivering food and the other hand delivering ore, no one will suffer!"
When Xie Zaixing heard Chen Liang's request, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then showed a dissatisfied expression.
He understood that this was Chen Liang taking advantage of their needs to implement an unfair deal.
"Your Majesty, this condition is too harsh! One thousand kilograms of iron ore in exchange for one kilogram of grain is far beyond the scope of fairness and reasonableness.
Moreover, you have to randomly check the ore, which makes people wonder if there are other intentions.
This is actually taking advantage of the fire! "Xie Zaixing's voice contained a hint of dissatisfaction and wariness. He would never accept such transaction conditions.
When Chen Liang heard Xie Zaixing's reaction, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, full of a sarcastic smile. "Is it expensive? But this is my condition.
You need food, and I need iron ore, so that we can achieve double victory. "
“Your Majesty, of course we need food, but such conditions are completely biased.
We are willing to provide reasonable trading conditions, but will not accept such obvious unfairness. “Xie Zaixing expressed their position firmly.
Chen Liang sneered, "You don't accept it? Then there will be no food. Without my support, you, the Zhou Dynasty, will not be able to survive alone."
Xie Zaixing took a deep look at Chen Liang, his heart filled with anger and helplessness.
He understood that Chen Liang was taking advantage of Dazhou's need for Dahan and his powerful position to put pressure on them.
But now, if you are a slave to someone else, you can't leave in anger, right?
"What your Majesty said is that Dazhou cannot be alone, but can the Han Dynasty do it?" Xie Zaixing glanced at Zhang Dingbian, and then looked away, "Daye occupies the best territory in the Central Plains, with a large population, a lot of food, and It has a long coastline, developed commerce, and strong national power.
If the great cause comes to attack us, neither the Han Dynasty nor the Great Zhou Dynasty can stay out of it.
Right now, Dahan and Dazhou should join forces to stay warm.
Only by withstanding the attack of the great cause can we go further.
Isn't it good for our two countries to join forces to eliminate the great cause and rule by dividing the river? The Zhou Dynasty will rule the north and the Han Dynasty will rule the south? "
"Isn't it okay that I can also join forces with Daye?" Chen Liang said with a smile.
"Of course not. Zhu Yuanzhang is the hero, and he will never rule the world with the Han Dynasty." Xie Zaixing said: "Once the Great Zhou Dynasty fails, the Han Dynasty will also follow suit.
I believe that Your Majesty should see it more clearly than I do! "
Chen Liang stopped talking. Of course he knew that Zhu Yuanzhang could not rule the world with him.
"One pound of grain and nine hundred pounds of ore cannot be less." Chen Liang said again.
Seeing Chen Liang relent, Xie Zaixing continued: "One pound of grain, fifty pounds of iron ore!"
"For fifty pounds of iron ore, do you think I'm a beggar?" Chen Liang sneered, "It seems you didn't come to discuss with me sincerely!"
Chen Liang insisted on his conditions again, and Xie Zaixing secretly smiled bitterly, knowing that Chen Liang did not intend to compromise, but wanted to exploit Da Zhou's interests through unfair conditions.
Seeing Chen Liang's attitude, Xie Zaixing had to adjust his strategy.
"Your Majesty, one pound of grain and nine hundred pounds of ore is indeed a very profitable deal, but it is also a condition that requires Da Zhou to pay a huge price.
But one pound of grain and fifty pounds of iron ore was already a big concession for Da Zhou.
This can produce at least seven or eight pounds of pig iron, which is almost several times the profit. "Xie Zaixing said helplessly.
Chen Liang sneered and looked at Xie Zaixing sarcastically. "One pound of grain, fifty pounds of iron ore? Do you really think I am Zhu Yuanzhang's beggar?"
Xie Zaixing felt angry and helpless, and he clearly realized that Chen Liang did not really want to reach a fair deal.
He tried his best to explain: "Your Majesty, Dazhou hopes to establish a mutually beneficial and cooperative relationship with Dahan, and we are willing to pay a certain price.
But one pound of grain and fifty pounds of iron ore are already our limits, and any increase beyond the fair and reasonable range. "
Chen Liang coldly interrupted Xie Zaixing's defense. "In that case, there's nothing left to talk about. You can go."
Xie Zaixing was extremely embarrassed, "Your Majesty, how about one pound of grain and eighty pounds of iron ore?"
After finishing speaking, Zhang Dingbian said: "Your Majesty, the people who entered the border cause are ready to move, and they do have the intention to use troops."
He just wanted to remind Chen Liang not to really make Xie Zaixing angry.
Once the alliance fails this time, Chen Han may really face Daye's attack alone in the future.
Chen Liang also heard what Zhang Dingbian meant and said dissatisfiedly: "If we use troops, we will use them. Am I afraid of them?"
"Of course I'm not afraid, but the situation is huge. If we have an ally, we can face it more calmly!" Zhang Ding said.
The former number one general now had to accept his old age. If he were ten years younger, Zhang Dingbian would definitely not persuade Chen Liang.
But now, Zhu Yuanzhang is coming fiercely and has the momentum to dominate the world.
The most important thing is what the people want, and he has to be on guard.
Chen Liang had obviously thought of this, "One pound of grain, seven hundred pounds of ore, take it if you want it, don't push it down!"
Xie Zaixing smiled bitterly, "Your Majesty, this pound of food is probably not enough to dig so much ore without work.
It's really too little. Let's do this. I'll give in one more pound of grain and a hundred pounds of ore.
If there are more, there is nothing I can do, and I can only seek other methods! "
Xie Zaixing's words were full of helplessness and bitterness. He understood that he had tried his best and could not make any greater compromise.
Chen Liang was silent for a moment, seeming to weigh the pros and cons.
Finally, he nodded, indicating that he accepted the condition, "That's all, a hundred catties is a hundred catties, but if it is this number, it is impossible to give you new rice. You have to think about it."
Xie Zaixing sighed in relief. Although the transaction conditions were still unfair, at least a compromise was reached.
It doesn’t matter whether the rice is new or old, as long as it can satisfy one’s hunger, it is good rice.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xie Zaixing thanked him.
Chen Liang smiled. The big man was actually not short of food. In many places in Lingnan, there was no shortage of food with two or even three crops in the same land.
In addition, Nanyang is also a good place to grow food. Among the Three Kingdoms, the Han Dynasty has the most abundant food.
And exchanging one pound of grain for one hundred pounds of iron ore is a huge profit!
