These are the things that Zhao Ming asked Boss Guo to help customize before. It is estimated that Boss Guo has used a lot of connections and spent a lot of money these days for this batch of goods.
These cotton armors appear to be made using similar manufacturing techniques as those of the previous dynasties, but are actually equivalent to body armor in later generations.
In the TV series, the cotton armor in front of me seems to be as thin as a piece of paper, and it seems to break when rubbed.
In fact, this is not the case. Of course, the TV series is not necessarily wrong, because the cotton armor in the previous dynasty was basically just a decoration in the later period.
Many manufacturing processes are cut corners, and even some honor guards are just superficial, with no filling added at all.
As for the early cotton armor of the former dynasty, in order to cope with the firearms of the Ming Dynasty, the quality was really poor.
Of course, it is also a product that adapts to the times. After all, the foreign aggression faced by the Ming Dynasty rarely had firearms, so the armor was mostly made of hard metal and hard leather.
However, the armor of the previous dynasty was cheaper to build, took less time, was easy to wear and move around, and its defensive power was not much inferior.
One sentence shows its advantages: the rain is not heavy, the mildew is not rotten, and the bird's bullet is not serious.
Therefore, it is a kind of judgment to think that the defensive power of cotton armor is not as good as that of iron armor.
Of course, Zhao Ming is not stupid enough to think that this thing can carry bullets, so just listen to what Boss Guo says.
The Hanyang-made bullets can definitely be shot through, but one thing is true. The skin is rough and the flesh is thick, and the bullet has insufficient kinetic energy after being shot through. The trauma caused to it is greatly reduced, making it easier to rescue after the war, and it will not be killed by one shot.
However, the shortcomings of cotton armor are also obvious. The defensive effect against sharp weapons is not as good as iron armor.
So Zhao Ming asked Boss Guo to get a hundred pairs of these armored bellybands, which were equivalent to heart guards to prevent fatal injuries.
Arrows are also considered sharp weapons. Unlike bullets, they have a sharp cone at the front.
The cotton armor's protection against arrows fifty meters away is astonishing. Within fifty meters, the cotton armor's protection against arrows is greatly reduced, with one shot creating a hole.
The armored breast goggles are the best protection.
Dang, Dang, Dang!
Zhao Ming knocked it and measured it with his fingers. Yes, it was a full two centimeters thick and the material was solid.
Needless to say, the iron forging process these days is probably made by small workshops, but fortunately there is cotton armor on the outer layer. Whether it is a bullet or an arrow, after penetrating the cotton armor, it will stop at the iron armor.
"Boss Guo, I am very satisfied with your goods. I wonder how to calculate the price?"
To be honest, Zhao Ming is still very grateful to Boss Guo. Such conscientious sellers are not common these days.
There is also such a high level of product execution. Those who don’t know better would think that Boss Guo opened an online store in later generations. He will deliver whatever customers ask for, and his main focus is sincerity.
"Sir Zhao, you have also seen that these things are made of solid materials and do not contain any moisture.
And I will also tell you the original price. The cost of such a set of cotton armor, including labor, is only ten yuan.
These iron sheets are much cheaper, and including labor, one piece costs two oceans.
These cost me a total of one thousand two hundred dollars.
In addition, there are the ammunition you want and a small number of muskets, the price is about 2,500 oceans.
But we are friends, I can order less, even 2,300 oceans. "
Boss Guo said, his face felt painful again.
Zhao Ming was not paying in advance this time, so his heart twitched when he heard the number.
How expensive!
However, he also knew that Boss Guo definitely did not take advantage of him. He estimated that the price quoted was two thousand three thousand. Not to mention losing money, at least he did not make a penny more.
But now, Zhao Ming only has about 900 small yellow croakers left in the ocean, which is definitely not enough.
"Sir Zhao, are you in a bit of trouble?"
Seeing that Zhao Ming did not reply this time, Boss Guo looked a little embarrassed.
Although he wanted to curry favor with Zhao Ming and open up channels, no one could bear it if he gave away goods worth more than two thousand oceans for nothing.
"Boss Guo, it's not difficult at all. It's just that you can handle so many goods?"
As soon as Zhao Ming said this, Boss Guo was stunned for a moment, then looked overjoyed.
"Oh, Chief Zhao, are you planning to do foot press business?"
Zhao Ming did not refuse but nodded.
"Mr. Zhao, how big of a deal do you plan to do? As long as you are willing to sell, I can give you as many horses as you want. The price is fair. I can give you one of these!"
As he said this, Boss Guo raised his finger, which is ten yuan a horse, which is definitely a conscientious price.
Although the price of a horse on the grassland is about eight yuan, of course Boss Guo is not at a loss, even though the price of a horse on the market is ten yuan.
But in many cases, supply exceeds demand, and the price can often reach around 12-15 yuan.
The key is that they are inferior horses, and grassland horses are still strategic materials.
"I can give you five hundred this time. Excluding the two thousand five hundred ocean this time, I still need a batch of goods for the extra money.
This batch of goods is a batch of supplies for winter, food, food, clothing and other in-demand supplies, followed by another hundred sets of these cotton-padded clothes and iron pieces.
How about if I miss it and make up for it later? "
Zhao Ming's request was not a problem at all for Boss Guo, and he assured him by repeatedly patting his chest.
"Okay! As long as you agree, Chief Zhao, then I, Lao Guo, will do the deal. If you want more, I can eat it!"
But there are so many horses... I’m afraid I can’t carry them with so few manpower, so you should send some manpower to escort one or two~”
Indeed, although Boss Guo brought more people this time because he had more goods to escort, there were only about fifty people.
With so many people guarding so many horses, who among the tribes passing by would not be jealous?
"Tell me first, which way do you plan to take and where are you going?" Zhao Ming asked with a smile.
"Well...Sir Zhao...it's naturally to the east."
Boss Guo was a little embarrassed when he said it. It was indeed magical to say such a thing in front of local officials.
"Haha! Don't be nervous, Boss Guo. Since you have shown sincerity, I, Zhao Ming, will not treat my friends badly.
And you haven’t just been looking for deals with me all these years, right? Do you know all these tribes nearby? "
Zhao Ming's voice was calm, but these words made Boss Guo break into a cold sweat.
"Haha! Chief Zhao is joking."
"You know whether I'm joking or not. I also understand what you think. You want to seek safety, and I want to seek a stable channel.
As the saying goes, being an official for thousands of miles is only for wealth. I won’t hide it from you. I come from Guanzhong. Do you think I want to come to this wretched place?
You might not know when people will be gone, so naturally you have to think more about yourself, right? "
"Haha! Mr. Zhao is a bright man! Your words sound pertinent to me. Yes, this man died for money and for food.
There is nothing to hide about this kind of thing. "
Boss Guo was also relieved. He did have trade relations with many nearby tribes.
But in the past, he would not personally come forward to trade with ordinary tribes. After all, he needed to be more cautious, and even needed these tribes to transport the goods to the Jehol area themselves, otherwise he would not be at ease.
But doing business with Chief Zhao is different.
