In the matter of Xingtianjun providing materials to Li Zicheng, after some discussion between the two people, the price was basically determined, Li Zicheng was wandering around, and he had no ability to process and produce weapons by himself, so the weapons and armor he wanted were all finished products, not iron, so for Xingtianjun's current productivity, this was a very cost-effective thing.

After these two years, Xiao Tianjian absorbed a large number of craftsmen in Shanxi, and now there are nearly 2,000 blacksmiths in his jurisdiction, which have been assigned to Shuangfeng Zhai Craftsman Camp, Dongye Town, Yangcheng County and other places for resettlement.

However, the purchase volume of the Fan family and some businessmen who have established contact with Xingtianjun is now not enough to meet the iron output of Xingtianjun, making the iron produced recently in a state of surplus, and if this continues, it will be a more difficult problem for Xiao Tianjian.

Although this surplus iron can be pulled into the mountains and stored for later use, it is a waste for the time being.

Li Zicheng sent Tian Jianxiu to talk about the purchase of weapons this time, which happened to solve Xiao Tianjian's current problem, and both sides took what they needed, which can be said to be a happy thing.

During the Taiping period, a single knife with good quality on the market was at most the price of one or two silver, but now because there are people everywhere who need these things, the price in Shaanxi has even reached nearly ten taels of silver.

And Li Zicheng has led his troops to fight in various places for more than a year, and he has grabbed a lot of money, but there is no place to spend this money, and he can't buy anything with the money, so Xiao Tianjian took the opportunity to ask for three taels of silver for a single knife, and one or two silver for a gun, although the price is really not low, Tian Jianxiu still felt very satisfied after hearing it, and felt that this price was indeed very fair, and even if he agreed.

As for the delivery, Xiao Tianjian shirked his limited ability, he could only transport these goods that Li Zicheng wanted to the ancient town wharf in Yuanqu, and if Li Zicheng wanted to trade, he would find a way to come to the ancient town to pick up the goods.

Tian Jianxiu finally agreed to this, after all, Li Zicheng was born as a post soldier in his early years, and he has also had a lot of ways to fight in the south and north over the years, especially between him and between Shanxi, Shaanxi and Henan, if he doesn't even have this way, then he is not Li Zicheng, Xiao Tianjian believes that Tian Jianxiu will come up with a way in this regard.

Tian Jianxiu was overjoyed when he saw Xiao Tianjian so cooperative, and even though he ordered two thousand single knives and three thousand spear heads, when Tian Jianxiu came, he saw that the soldiers of the Xingtian Army were equipped with a lot of bird guns, and after asking, he learned that they were actually made by the Xingtian Army, so he immediately asked for five hundred bird guns.

Feng Gouzi was very unhappy with Tian Jianxiu's request, and kept making his eyes hint that Xiao Tianjian's other things were easy to say, but it was best not to sell the bird gun to Li Zicheng, after all, this thing was already the main battle weapon of the Xingtian Army at the moment, and the number of equipment in the Xingtian Army itself was only about 2,000 at the moment, how could he give Li Zicheng 500 at once!

But after Xiao Tianjian thought about it, he immediately agreed, promising to supply Li Zicheng with 500 bird guns after a month, and would not delay Li Zicheng's affairs.

After negotiating this matter, Xiao Tianjian immediately ordered Zhang Chao to arrange the production of the list of weapons that Li Zicheng needed, and instructed that the quality should not be discounted, and the quality must be ensured, and Li Zicheng should not be allowed to find any faults.

At this point, Tian Jianxiu was completely satisfied, thanked again and again, and the next morning, he took his leave and left, brought the news back to Shaanxi, and quickly prepared the silver two and ships to come and trade with the Xingtian Army.

After sending Tian Jianxiu away, Feng Gouzi said to Xiao Tianjian not very happily: "General, this thing is our treasure, how can it be cheaper for Li Zicheng?" You must know that we suffered a lot of anger under them at the beginning, and if we can sell them some knives, guns and sticks, it will be considered to give them face! If one day they turn around against us with the bird guns we gave them, won't we be tantamount to raising tigers? ”

Xiao Tianjian looked at Feng Gouzi, who looked unhappy, and said with a smile: "Isn't it just five hundred birds?" What's that? Since we are in business, we have to talk about business, Li Zicheng is our guest, we must meet his requirements as much as possible!

You don't have to be too nervous, although I promised to give him 500 bird guns, but I didn't say that I will give them the bird guns we are using now, and I will keep one hand!

And Tian Jianxiu didn't offer to buy our cannons today, if he offered to buy our cannons, I would have agreed! ”

After hearing this, Feng Gouzi asked puzzledly, "Why did the general do this?" ”

Xiao Tianjian slowly walked back to his courtyard, and said to Feng Gouzi as he walked: "You are now in charge of the intelligence collection of our Xingtian Army, and your vision can no longer be as short-sighted as before!" You have to remember the phrase, the enemy of your enemy is your friend! Although Li Zicheng was a little dirty between us in his early years, we were like-minded people in the matter of fighting against the imperial court!

Looking at the current situation, Gao Yingxiang's capture is undoubtedly a great thing for the imperial court, all the righteous armies have been fighting against the official army recently, and they have lost more than they won, so if it continues, the official army will soon be able to free up their hands to deal with us again!

And we are located in the mainland, basically there is no financial resources to say, and the only thing we rely on is these irons in Yangcheng! At present, we have to feed so many soldiers and horses, as well as so many ordinary people, we can't do it without money!

And once the official army invades again, it will be a lot of delay for us, so since Li Zicheng has such a need, not to mention that he is now using money to buy our things, even if it is given away for free, I will take out these things and give them to him!

They are stronger now, there are only benefits and no disadvantages for us, the more they make trouble in Shaanxi, then the less pressure will be on us!

What's more, although the bird guns are sharp, but sooner or later we have to eliminate these bird guns, the most important thing for us at the moment is to replace the self-generated fire guns into the army as soon as possible, even if these bird guns are given to Li Zicheng, what can they do? What's more, I won't give him the bird gun we're using now, I have my own consideration for this matter, you don't have to worry!

Besides, as long as Li Zicheng can trade with us, then other rebels can also trade with us, Li Zicheng is giving us a signboard, such a cheap business, how can I not do it?

Well, think about it for yourself! Even if you can't figure it out, do what I say! This matter is settled, and you will be responsible for the contact with Li Zicheng in the future! Fulfill their requests as much as possible!

In addition, inform the camp owners for me to discuss matters in Lotus Village in the future, and these guys should almost rest! By the way, if possible, even Wang Chengping and Li Lingfeng had better let them come back! ”

After hearing this, Feng Gouzi immediately asked, "Is the general going to make a big move again?" ”

Xiao Tianjian looked at Feng Gouzi, who was excited, and smiled at him: "You also participate in this meeting, you will naturally know when the time comes!" ”