Cao Xueqin described Jia Baoyu as "hating iron does not make steel!" ”

Although it is a description of people, it can still be seen that iron and steel have a status in the minds of the ancients.

Especially in the era of the Tang Dynasty, the annual output of iron is extremely limited, and steel is even more rare, usually about five times the price of iron, and it is usually directly supplied to the military, usually with a price but no market.

Therefore, when the four-wheeled carriage made of stainless steel made of special parts in Mojia Village appeared in Chang'an City, it caused such a sales frenzy.

As long as the children of Mojia Village pointed out that the shock absorbers of the four-wheeled carriage and the wheels of the four-wheeled wagons were made of stainless steel, the business was almost done.

You must know that in the Tang Dynasty, which has a monopoly on steel in this country, the four-wheeled carriage with steel components is simply doubling in value like gold and silver in later generations.

While the four-wheeled carriage of Mojia Village swept Chang'an City, the news that the Mo family had the secret art of steelmaking had spread throughout Chang'an City.

"Owner! The steward of the eldest grandson's family wants to ask to see him! In Mofuzhong, Xu Jieyu reported.

"The eldest grandson's family? Are you sure? Morton questioned, you must know that the relationship between Modon and Changsun Chong is not good, and the behavior of targeting the Mo family twice in a row, Changsun Chong is fanning the flames and threading the needle.

"If you go back to the owner's house, you have done business with the steward of the eldest grandson's family, so you naturally know the steward of the eldest grandson's family." Xu Jie was sure, and he was not only the steward of the eldest grandson's family, but also the steward of the eldest grandson's foreign affairs, who controlled a large number of shops and businesses of the eldest grandson's family, and a large amount of iron materials bought and sold by the Mo family were taken from this steward.

Morton thought about it, didn't know what the eldest grandson's family meant by coming at this time, nodded and said, "Let him in." ”

"The eldest grandson is all see Lord Mohou!"

Under the leadership of Xu Jie, a middle-aged man in brocade clothes about forty years old walked in and saw Merton bowing and saluting.

"The eldest grandson is exempt!" Merton said, although the prime minister is a seven-rank official, but with Merton's current status, there is no need to pay too much attention to it.

"I came here today to do a business with Lord Mo." The eldest grandson Quandao.

"Business? The business of Mojia Village has always been handed over to the shopkeeper Xu, and the eldest grandson shopkeeper can find the shopkeeper Xu if there is anything! Merton wondered.

Xu Jie was also uncomfortable for a while, the eldest grandson was really unpopular, and he actually crossed him to do business directly with the owner.

The eldest grandson shook his head and said, "I'm afraid that the shopkeeper and the subordinates can't be the master of this business." ”

"I don't know what the eldest grandson's shopkeeper is talking about?" Xu Jie said unhappily,

"Steelmaking Secrets!" The eldest grandson said solemnly

Xu Jie was stunned, if he could supply steel, but he couldn't do anything about the secret technique of steelmaking, that was the foundation of the Mo family.

"The eldest grandson family wants the secret technique of steelmaking?"

Merton's eyes shrank, and he looked directly at the outer room manager of the eldest grandson's family in front of him, obviously this steelmaking secret technique was wanted by the eldest grandson's family.

The eldest grandson said proudly: "It's not that you want it, but that you cooperate, the eldest grandson family controls the largest iron trade in the Tang Dynasty, and the Mo family has the secret art of steelmaking, and the cooperation between you and me is just a match made in heaven." ”

For Changsun Quan's proposal, Xu Jie couldn't help but be moved, from a business point of view, this is simply a win-win situation.

"As far as I know, for the eldest grandson's family, steelmaking doesn't seem to be a difficult thing, if the eldest grandson doesn't understand, Mo can tell the method of steelmaking one by one, whether it is a hundred steelmaking or frying steel, even if it is the method of filling steel, Mo will teach him." Merton said.

The methods of steelmaking have existed since ancient times, and it is believed that it is impossible for the eldest grandson family not to know these methods.

The eldest grandson shook his head and said: "Why should Lord Mo pretend to be confused, these steel-making methods are certainly not a secret to the eldest grandson family, what the eldest grandson family wants is the latest steel-making secret technique of the Mo family, that is, the tall round furnace in the Mo family's village." ”

Merton was suddenly shocked, and stared at Changsun Quan with sharp eyes, this blast furnace was transformed by Merton according to the local method of steelmaking in later generations, although the quality of steel trained by the local method of steelmaking in later generations is not high, it is only in the case of quick success.

The soil blast furnace transformed by the Mojia family has already overcome these shortcomings, and it is much more advanced than the most advanced steel filling method of this era, and it saves time and effort, and the steel rate doubles, which is the biggest secret of Mojia Village.

Ordinary people only know that Mojia Village has a secret technique of steelmaking, and the Changsun family can clearly tell the shape of the blast furnace, obviously there is a dark line of the Changsun family in Mojia Village.

"The eldest grandson, do you know a lot?" Merton snorted coldly.

The eldest grandson was not ashamed, but proudly said: "In Chang'an City, the eldest grandson's family doesn't know that there are not many things. ”

Merton and Xu Jie's faces suddenly looked embarrassed. This kind of snooping behavior of the eldest grandson family is really rude.

"Master Mo, don't be angry, the Mo family has the best steel-making secret technique, and it's no secret in Chang'an City." The eldest grandson said lightly.

Merton took a deep breath, knowing that this was inevitable, since Mojia Village had recruited outsiders to enter, there were some secrets that could not be hidden.

But fortunately, the steel-making furnaces are all in the center of Mojia Village, and outsiders can't restore the steelmaking method even if they see the shape, and the real technical core is in the hands of the core disciples of Mojia Village.

"The eldest grandson steward may have misunderstood, since the Mo family has a secret skill, not all of them have to treasure themselves, and when the time is right, the Mo family village will definitely be announced like a live fish secret skill." Merton said.

Of course, it is impossible to publish it for free, the art of steelmaking is related to the foundation of the country, and when the time comes, after Mojia Village has better steelmaking technology, of course, this low-level steelmaking technology will be spread, and it will also be selective, and it will slaughter them fiercely. Of course, these later words will not be said to the eldest grandson Quanming now.

"I think Lord Mo has misunderstood! If Mo Hou Ye spread the secret art of steelmaking, the price of steel at that time was probably not much more expensive than iron. Eldest Sun Quan shook his head and said.

Scarcity is expensive, and when the blacksmiths of the Tang Dynasty will make steel, the price of steel will definitely fall, and where will the profit come from at that time.

"The meaning of the eldest grandson's family!" Merton wondered.

The cooperation that the eldest grandson family wants, but cooperates with the Mo family at this moment, if Mo Hou Ye agrees, the steelmaking secret technique of Mo Family Village can be preserved forever, Mo Hou Ye thinks about it, only you and I have steel in the entire Tang Dynasty, how much profit it will be. The eldest grandson painted a fascinating scene, as the top family in the Tang Dynasty, what the eldest grandson family wanted to grab was a monopoly of high profits.

"The eldest grandson is in charge of things, and his self-cherishing is not in line with the concept of the Mo family." Merton shook his head.

"Lord Mo, please think about it carefully, if this matter is successful, the Mo family will get the friendship of the eldest grandson family, and even the conflict between the Mo family and the Wang family, the eldest grandson family can also mediate from it." Changsun Quan said.

Morton smiled when he heard this: "You can't seem to do this kind of thing!" ”

The eldest grandson Quan grinned and said without any embarrassment: "As long as Lord Mo nods, there will naturally be enough weight to talk to Lord Mo in detail." ”

can say enough weight in front of Merton, only Changsun Wuji and Changsun Chong, of course, this kind of thing can't be Changsun Wuji come forward, then only Changsun Chong.

"It's a pity, it's an honor for the Mo family to be able to make friends with the eldest grandson's family, the Mo family's policy has been decided, and it is impossible to change the order overnight." Merton let out a long sigh.

There are no eternal friends in the world, only eternal interests, and in the face of the high profits of steel, even the eldest grandson's family can't help but be moved.

Morton didn't expect that Changsun Chong would support the loser on the one hand, and on the other hand, he would still think about the attention of playing steel, and his appetite was too great.

The eldest grandson was repeatedly persuaded, but Merton resolutely shook his head in denial.

"Then in this case, can the eldest grandson family want to buy a batch of steel from Mojia Village?" The eldest grandson said in a retreat.

"That's naturally possible, as long as the eldest grandson's family doesn't sell or use these steels among the rivals who compete with Mojia Village." Merton pointed.

The competitors of Mojia Village only have the public loser, and now the public loser has a large-scale imitation of iron pots and four-wheeled carriages, and all that is missing is suitable steel.

In particular, all the steel of the shock absorber, which is a combination of hardness and flexibility, is the highest technology in Mojia Village.

When the eldest grandson heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and immediately knew that the intention of the eldest grandson family was detected by the Mo family, and said angrily: "Isn't it possible for the Mo family to eat alone?" ”

The eldest grandson's family wanted the secret technique of steelmaking for the four-wheeled carriage, and the four-wheeled carriage in Mojia Village had a turnover of 100,000 yuan in half a month, which was really amazing, and even the eldest grandson Chong couldn't help but be moved.

Hearing this, Merton sneered: "The Mo family has developed its own steelmaking secret technique, and it should be eaten alone, and it doesn't seem to be a good habit for the eldest grandson family to want to get something for nothing!" ”

Changsun Quan sneered: "Although the steel is good, but it is also made of iron, since the Mo family wants to eat alone, then don't blame the Changsun family for a tooth." ”

"Don't be presumptuous in the eldest grandson's stewardship, the Mo family has become the eldest grandson's biggest customer, and it is not only the Mo family that will suffer losses at that time." Xu Jie said anxiously.

"Shopkeeper Xu is wrong, the iron materials of the eldest grandson's family have never been sold." Eldest Sun Quan sneered.

Whether it is the status of the eldest grandson Wuji, or the monopoly position of the eldest grandson's iron bank in Guanzhong, the business of the eldest grandson iron company has never been worried, without the Mo family, then there is no public loser?

"Could it be that the eldest grandson's family wants to be like the Taiyuan Wang family, and wants to cut off the supply of iron to Mojia Village." Merton snorted coldly and said, these families are used to taking advantage of the riches, and they unscrupulously use the power in their hands for their own personal gain.

"It's not that the eldest grandson's family is unkind, but that Mojia Village has continuously purchased iron materials on a large scale, and the amount is so large that it is shocking, iron is a national weapon, and the eldest grandson's family bears the emperor's grace, so it is natural to worry about the monarch." The eldest grandson said proudly.

Xu Jie's face was also ugly, and he thought of his Xu family firm in this kind of powerful and powerless scene, and couldn't help but clench his hands tightly.

Mo Dun couldn't help but feel embarrassed for a while, he was not an ordinary ignorant teenager, the iron material recently purchased by Mojia Village was more than enough to make 10,000 swords, and the eldest grandson used this as an excuse to block the Mo family's iron supply, even if he made trouble in the Taiji Palace, he was not afraid.

"I hope that Marquis Mo will think about it, it is not easy for Mojia Village to develop like this, don't delay the good future, if Marquis Mo promises at this time, the eldest grandson will guarantee the Mo family and ensure the supply of iron for the Mo family." The eldest grandson said with a smile.

The meaning of the eldest grandson is obvious, if the Mo family agrees to cooperate with the eldest grandson family, then naturally these are naturally not obstacles, if the Mojia village does not agree, then for the security of the country, then there is only the supply of iron materials stuck in the Mojia village.

"The supply of iron materials and the sale of steel in Mojia Village are recorded, and they are above board, and they are not afraid of anyone to check." Xu Jie scolded angrily.

"It's your business whether you're afraid or not, the eldest grandson's family only has to think about it." Eldest Sun Quan smiled slightly.

Xu Jie immediately set his eyes on Merton, and unconsciously, Xu Jie had identified with Merton and regarded him as the backbone.

"Don't think about it, and the Mo family will never do anything that breaks its promise." Merton said loudly.

"I hope that Lord Mo will not regret it." The eldest grandson gave Morton a deep look, and turned to leave.

"Young Master!" Xu Jie's face was pale, but he knew that the biggest selling point of the Mo family's four-wheeled carriage business was steel, if there was no iron supply, wouldn't the four-wheeled carriage business be yellow.

"The soldiers will block the water and cover the earth, take this opportunity to use the previous contacts first, and buy more iron materials for backup." Merton said with a wave of his hand.

"Even if it's a little more expensive, that's fine, give priority to ensuring the supply of four-wheeled carriages." Merton added.

"Yes, young master!" Xu Jie responded.

The eldest grandson of the house.

The eldest grandson stood respectfully in front of the eldest grandson Chong, and told the story of the trip to Mofu in 1510.

"Mo Jiazi?" The eldest grandson snorted coldly.

Changsun Chong is different from Wang Zhe, he is proud but will not disregard interests for the sake of face, and his heart is bigger, not only the four-wheeled carriage, but also the steel business, he wants a piece of the pie.

"Young master, the Mo family not only refused to cooperate with the two families, but also pointed to the eldest grandson's family for nothing, and there was really no one in his eyes." The eldest grandson said hatefully.

"Nothing for nothing?" Eldest Sun Chong's face was suddenly embarrassed.

Eldest Sun Chong was the top gentleman in Chang'an City, but no one had ever dared to speak to him like this.

"The Mo family has the best steelmaking secret technique, whether to use the people of the court and let the Mo family hand over the steelmaking secret technique." The eldest grandson said sinisterly, as long as the Mo family handed over the steelmaking secret technique, the eldest grandson family would naturally be sure to get it.

Eldest Sun Chong shook his head and said: "How can the same trick be used twice, not to mention that the Mo family has a good relationship with the military, just like the secret technique of a live fish, once it is announced, which one can replicate the miracle of the Mo family village."

Once the secret technique of steelmaking is revealed, the eldest grandson's family can get it, and others can also get it, and when the time comes, it will be like the secret technique of live fish, everyone knows it, and if you want to make huge profits from steel, it is impossible, at most you can make hard money.

"Eating alone? I'll show you what it means to eat alone! After the order was issued, the Mo family's purchase of iron materials had reached the upper limit, and after the flow of iron materials was not ascertained, the iron company of the eldest grandson's family would not sell iron materials to the Mo family again, and at the same time informed other iron companies of this, believing that other iron companies knew how to do it. The eldest grandson snorted coldly.

The eldest grandson's family is the first dignitary in Chang'an City, and the eldest grandson Tiexing occupies seventy percent of Chang'an City's share, and the other iron shops are relying on the eldest grandson's family to live their lives, plus the hats buckled by the eldest grandson's family are really not small, so they naturally will not disobey the meaning of the eldest grandson's family at this time.

All of a sudden, Chang'an City resurged.