Li Xian usually doesn't bother to pay attention to people who speak without thinking - well, unknowingly, Li Xian has also gotten rid of vulgar tastes.
But at the moment, Li Xian had a "smile" on his face, "Yes, it was indeed reckless at the beginning; the correct way should be to hand it over to the three courts for trial, I guess..."
"Ahem..." Wang Chuan quickly interrupted Li Xian. If Wang Ming had really been handed over to the three courts for trial, who knows how much trouble it would have caused.
Wang Chuan paused for a moment, "I have received your kindness, nephew. Also, I heard that something called a cannon appeared in Anyang. I wonder..."
Li Xian spoke without hesitation, "Uncle, because of the changes in things, we plan to hold this year's industrial expo in a month outside Dingshan City, the former seat of Zhongshan County. There will be not only artillery, but also locomotives, spiritual stones, war instruments, steel, sea soul silk, mechanical industrial oils, molded wheels, weapons and armor, etc. The prices are very affordable. When Li Xian returns to Anyang, he will send an invitation to Uncle."
“Can you tell me the approximate price?”
"Spirit stones cost 500,000 taels of gold, cannons cost 200 taels of gold, locomotives cost 100 taels of gold, and each cannonball costs 3 taels of gold. The war instruments were captured from the State of Cai, and they are given away for free as long as they can be driven away. Sea soul silk, weapons, armor, steel, etc. are sold at their original prices. High-precision molded wheels, steel rims, bearings, etc. start at one tael of silver."
Wang Chuan listened quietly, and when Li Xian finished speaking, he suddenly asked, "Can I make a reservation?"
Li Xian was stunned. "Uncle really gave Li Xian a difficult problem; but since uncle has asked, Li Xian can't refuse. What does uncle want to order?"
"Artillery, 100 pieces, 150mm caliber. And related shells, locomotives, etc."
Li Xian narrowed his eyes. It seemed that the artillery had indeed attracted widespread attention. He responded, "Uncle, Li Xian doesn't want to beat around the bush. The artillery we are selling this time only has three calibers: 47mm, 57mm, and 105mm. Good stuff, you have to keep it for yourself."
Wang Chuan did not give up. "My dear nephew, I can swear that this 150mm caliber will never fire at home, but only defend against foreign countries. How about we work together to protect the Great Xia Kingdom?"
You said you would protect the Great Xia Kingdom, what else can I do? I can't keep refusing! Li Xian rolled his eyes. He was indeed no match for these old foxes. At that moment, Li Xian had to give in, but all 150mm caliber artillery could only be used externally, not internally. He still had to swear on this.
After a long discussion, Wang Chuan finally personally sent Li Xian to the gate. He was so enthusiastic that even Li Xian himself was creeped out.
After leaving Wang's house, they went around to the place of Zhang Guang, the Minister of Revenue. From a distance, Zhang Quan shouted happily, "My dear brother, you are finally here. I have been waiting for you for a long time. My father asked me to wait here early this morning."
Waiting so early in the morning? They are all old foxes. Li Xian's heart was churning. "Long time no see. Oh, Brother Zhang has also reached the foundation building stage? It's really a cause for celebration! Wait till tonight, I will toast you a glass."
"That's fine, but I can't compare to you, my dear brother. Let's go. My father has been waiting for a long time."
After entering the house, Zhang Yuan enthusiastically invited Li Xian to come. After seeing the gift, he became even more enthusiastic. But Zhang Yuan was better than Wang Chuan. Wang Chuan could only negotiate with Li Xian in person, while Zhang Yuan pushed the matter to his son Zhang Quan.