"Anping Zheng's family is here, and they have brought nearly 20,000 taels of valuable gifts?"

In the official hall, Xu Changqing was slowly sipping tea, and when he heard the news, his brows furrowed slightly.

The Zheng family's status in the Ming Dynasty at this time, including the entire East Asian region, is hardly to say, they are at their peak, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they are the 'king of the sea' in East Asia at this time!

Even the Dutchmen, who have a base on the treasure island, have to honestly pay the 'management fee' to them if they want to ship smoothly, otherwise, they can teach them how to behave in minutes.

Xu Changqing didn't expect the Zheng family to come uninvited at this time, this is obviously something.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Changqing said, "Who is from the Zheng family?" ”

Li Yan hurriedly said respectfully: "That master claims to be Zheng Junmen's younger brother, called Zheng Zhibao. Lord, if you don't want to see him, your subordinates will find an excuse and let them rest first? ”

Xu Changqing shook his head: "Stretch out your hand and don't hit the smiling person, since people came to the door with generous gifts, before the two dogs went to Nanyang, it is convenient for people to see, and they still have to see each other." Strategist, you personally go and invite them over, let's see what they want to do first! ”

"Okay."

Not long after, Zheng Zhibao, who was dark-skinned, sturdy, and dressed in a silk brocade robe, walked into the official hall with a smile, and hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "I have long admired the name of Uncle Zhongyi, and I can see it today, and I will end a dream in the future." ”

Zheng Zhibao's posture is very low, but a pair of copper bell-like eyes are extremely spiritual, and his smile is slightly evil, but it does not make people feel bad, and he has the demeanor of a successful man.

Xu Changqing only glanced at him, and he felt that this was a successful person with a successful career and a strong city government.

"Hehe, Master Leopard, you are polite, Changqing has long heard of Zheng Zongbing's reputation, but he is busy with affairs and has never been fated to see him, which is really a big regret in his life."

People respect me, I respect people.

Zheng Zhibao had a very good attitude, and came over with a generous gift, and Xu Changqing's attitude was also very soft.

Zheng Zhibao smiled, and introduced Xu Changqing: "Uncle, this is my eldest brother's sister-in-law Zheng Sen, who studied in Jinling, but he has always admired your reputation as uncle, this time, I brought him over to see my uncle, which is also a great wish in his life." ”

Zheng Sen also reacted at this time, but Junxiu's little face turned a little red, and he hurriedly said respectfully: "Student Zheng Sen, I've seen my uncle......"

Xu Changqing had long noticed Zheng Sen next to Zheng Zhibao, mainly because Zheng Sen's dress was not like Zheng Zhibao's entourage, but he was too shy and timid like a girl.

If it weren't for Zheng Zhibao's introduction, Xu Changqing would still think that Zheng Zhibao would have a good 'Longyang'......

But after listening to Zheng Zhibao's introduction, Xu Changqing was also interested in Zheng Sen, and said with a smile: "It turned out to be Zheng Zongbing's proud son, and he is really a talent, a tiger father has no dog!" ”

Seeing Xu Changqing stretch out his thumb to himself, Zheng Sen's little face couldn't help but turn redder, excited and excited.

However, what he didn't know was that Xu Changqing's heart was not much calmer than him at this time.

No way.

This is a well-known 'national surname' and a national hero!

Although he was influenced by the 'Deer and Ding Ji', when Xu Changqing thought of the Zheng family, he thought of Zheng Keshuang's 'back king' and 'green hat man', but after all, it was Jin Da's ridicule, and the real Zheng family, especially Zheng Zhilong's father and son, are definitely heroes.

To a large extent, Zheng Chenggong can also be regarded as half of Xu Changqing's idol, and when he saw that the idol was so shy at this time, he was only seventeen or eighteen years old, as tender as a small white onion, Xu Changqing's heart was also a little excited.

Zheng Zhibao saw that Xu Changqing had a good attitude, and his spirit was also a lot more relaxed, and said with a smile: "Uncle, I can't hide it, this time I came here with Ah Sen to discuss a business with you, uncle." ”

"Business?"

Xu Changqing's eyes narrowed slightly.

On the side, Li Yan was also on alert instantly.

"Hehe, I don't know what business Master Leopard wants to talk about with Changqing?"

Xu Changqing recovered his immobility in a moment.

At this time, the little maid brought up the fragrant tea, Zheng Zhibao smiled and pushed the teacup away, blew on it, and said slowly: "Uncle, I heard that your subordinates have been in Haoao some time ago to buy some firearms?" ”

Xu Changqing's face remained unchanged, but his heart was a little tumbling. Sure enough, this kind of thing can't be hidden from the Zheng family at all.

"I don't know, what does Master Leopard want to do business?"

Zheng Zhibao's attitude is a little arrogant, but it is not excessive, Xu Changqing's city government will definitely not be able to endure this little thing.

Zheng Zhibao said with a smile: "Uncle, you must have heard of it, my Zheng family, in the Foshan area, has many ironware workshops, including in the Wa Kingdom, there are also many workshops, all of them are old craftsmen for many years, and the quality of the products is no problem." Uncle, what my eldest brother means, since you need this kind of firearm, it is better for the two of us to cooperate than to cheapen those white-haired monkeys. Before my eldest brother came, he specially instructed me that whether it is quality or price, my Zheng family is willing to make the greatest sincerity for my uncle, and there is no problem even if I pay on credit first! After all, my uncle is a hero who fights Tartars, and if my Zheng family can do a little bit in this, it will also be the creation of my Zheng family. ”

As soon as Zheng Zhibao said this, let alone Li Yan, even Xu Changqing was a little stunned for a while.

I didn't expect the Zheng family's attitude to be so low, which was almost equivalent to giving Xu Changqing a gift.

Xu Changqing looked at Zheng Zhibao.

Zheng Zhibao also looked at Xu Changqing with a smile, rebellious and submissive at the same time, a little ruffian, but calm as a mountain.

"Huh. Zheng Junmen is arrogant! If Changqing is standing in the position of Zheng Junmen, he may not have the pride of Zheng Junmen! ”

Quietly, Xu Changqing praised.

Zheng Zhibao smiled: "Uncle, Ah Sen and I brought some samples over, if Uncle has time, we can go and see the quality." ”

Li Yangang wanted to say something, but Xu Changqing nodded with a smile and said: "Zheng Junmen's sincerity, Changqing is grateful, let's go and see the goods first, today, Changqing must have a good drink with Master Leopard and Young Master Sen!" ”

……

"Bang!"

"Bang bang ......"

On the shooting range of the armory workshop, the crisp chirping of birds was undulating, splashing bursts of white gunsmoke.

Immediately, the sound became fierce and low, and the wooden rake not far away collapsed.

Zheng Zhibao and the surname of the country brought not only bird guns, but also a lot of turtledove guns and Baizi guns, and the color and quality are very good.

Especially the turtledove, compared with the batch sent by Xu Changqing from Songjinshi and Wang Pu before, the quality is better and the power is greater, and it has obviously been improved.

However, the bird gun is the majority of the domestic ones, the gun pipe is a little too long, at least more than two meters, but the quality is much better than those produced in the Ming Army workshop, just look at its appearance, touch its feel, it is a world of difference.

And the range and accuracy are very good, the bird gun can break through the armor at a distance of about sixty or seventy steps and a hundred meters, and sometimes, it is more accurate than that of the model army armory.

The Zheng family's ability to dominate the waters of East Asia is no means lucky!

On the one hand, Zheng Zhilong's ability and skill are indeed far superior to ordinary people, and secondly, their weapon configuration level is no worse than that of the whites in Nanyang, and even surpasses it!

After all, they rely on the Ming Dynasty, and all kinds of talents are almost inexhaustible!

Xu Changqing has been thinking about the old craftsmen in Foshan for a long time, but he has never had a chance.

"Master Leopard, how much does such a bird gun cost?"

Xu Changqing looked at Zheng Zhibao.

Zheng Zhibao smiled: "Uncle, let's be honest, our bird gun is much better quality than those Taixi arquebuses, more durable, and more stable, generally speaking, the market price is about twelve taels." If you add the freight, it is estimated that it will cost about fifteen taels to reach the north. However, my Zheng family can pay the freight, and I can also give you a discount, only ten taels and one strokes, just to be able to make Uncle you a friend, what does Uncle think? ”

"Hehe, Lord Leopard is arrogant! Deal! I don't know how your production is? I want fifteen thousand birds of this color, and two thousand of them each, and I don't know when they will be delivered. ”

Xu Changqing didn't hesitate at all, and he was just decisive.

Li Yan wanted to say something, but he didn't have a chance at all.

Zheng Zhibao and Zheng Sen were also in high spirits, Zheng Zhibao hurriedly smiled: "Uncle, we have many workshops, if we go all out to catch up with the work, we can almost have a scale of nearly two thousand rods a month, but we still have some inventory, if we add inventory, at most by the end of the year, we will ensure that the task of the uncle will be completed!" ”

……

"Lord, you, how can you agree so simply? The Zheng family obviously has a plan! ”

Sending the Zheng family's uncle and nephew to the VIP courtyard of the Haicheng Restaurant to rest, Li Yan had the urge to vomit blood, Xu Changqing was indiscriminate, that is, he accepted the Zheng family's nearly 200,000 taels of goods, and didn't even give him a chance to speak.

What if there's a flaw?

Xu Changqing smiled: "Strategist, I want to apologize to you for this matter, but doesn't Strategist think that we have made a lot of money?" ”

"Got a lot of money?"

Li Yan was a little confused.

As a military advisor, he naturally understands

The cost of a standard bird gun in the armory workshop, even if it is the high standard and high requirements of the model army, the price of a bird gun is more than seven taels, and at most it will not exceed eight taels.

Although the Zheng family is receiving ten taels at this time, there is obviously a huge profit margin in it, and if it cuts corners, the consequences are unimaginable.

After hesitating for a moment, Li Yan still gritted his teeth and expressed his concern.

Xu Changqing smiled and waved his hand, and personally added some tea to Li Yan: "Strategist, we have to take a long-term view." Do you know why, in the past few years, the iron-smelting process in the south has quickly caught up with our north? ”

Li Yan subconsciously shook his head.

Although he has the talent of the world, when it comes to miscellaneous studies, especially in combination with the current situation, he is far from being Xu Changqing's opponent.

Xu Changqing explained with a smile: "Because the south is privately owned, and the north is mostly government-run!" Strategist, do you think, if a private workshop finds out that it is not up to standard, who will find them to do business in the future? And the official camp, even if there is a problem and a human life, how many people dare to investigate the responsibility? ”

"This ......"

Li Yan was speechless for a moment, he had already figured out something.

Xu Changqing continued to laugh and said: "These firearms, each of them will have the name of the craftsman on it, and I also specially instructed Zheng Zhibao to tell the craftsmen that these firearms are made for me Xu Changqing!" Strategist, do you think these craftsmen will cut corners? ”

"Lord, do you mean ......?"

Li Yan's eyes suddenly brightened, he had already turned this corner.

Xu Changqing smiled and nodded: "Not bad!" My Xu Changqing's name is their best signboard, as long as it is not in the brain, those old craftsmen will not be careless, no need to die! If by the end of the year, we can have 15,000 bird guns, 4,000 turtledove guns and 100 guns, plus the output of our arsenal, military advisors, what do you think, what level will the military strength of our model army reach? ”

"This ......"

Li Yan couldn't help but gasp.

If, according to Xu Changqing, by that time, the model army can be equipped with at least 20,000 birds!

What is this concept?

If the quality and training can be guaranteed, at this scale, even if it encounters the main force of the Qing army, even if it cannot overcome the main force of the Qing army, but the main force of the Qing army wants to take advantage of it again, it will be difficult!

But Li Yan still had a doubt, and couldn't help but say: "Lord, the Zheng family is such a big force, why, why does it give us such a big benefit?" ”

"Huh."

Xu Changqing suddenly smiled mysteriously: "Well, but I'm more handsome!" ”

"Forehead ......"

Li Yan was speechless for a moment.