Hearing that the businessman who claimed to be Guo Heng said that Han Jun would come again, and that he could remove the threat for the royal family, Zhou Bian couldn't help but get a little angry. If he claims to be a prince or a scholar of a certain country, Zhou Bian will still believe it, but if he is just a businessman, he travels around the world and earns some price difference, how can he have the confidence to speak wildly?www.biquge.info

It's not that they despise merchants, but that they are the mainstream of this era, after all, they are still nobles and scholars. So Zhou Bian sneered, and just wanted to scold a few words, but when he turned his head and saw Bai Gui's steady eyes on the side, Zhou Bian put away his face again and asked in a deep voice.

"Since you know that the Han army and Gongyi have been defeated, why do you say that Han Hou will send troops again?"

Feeling the dissatisfaction of the young emperor, the young merchant still smiled slightly, "Does the king know why Han Hou is willing to risk the disapproval of the world and suddenly come to attack the land of Wangji?" ”

Zhou Bian still replied in a bad voice, "It's hard to say, maybe Han Jun was just passing by, and he happened to be met by this king when he was training." ”

"Since the king knew that the Han army was passing by, why did he attack halfway, and the Han army crossed Luoshui with 8,000 people, and only fled back with hundreds of wounded people, why did the king have to strike so angrily?"

This is a clash of words, but speaking of this, Zhou Bian was a little speechless, in fact, Han Jun said that he wanted to restore the country for the former Luoyang Zhou Gong, but he was afraid that within a radius of hundreds of miles, everyone in the world knew it, but Zhou Bian didn't believe it, what does Zhou Gong's line have to do with Han Hou? Even if it is related, if you want to restore the country for others, why don't you wait for more than half a year when the royal family has just recaptured Luoyang? Therefore, after the great victory of Gongyi more than ten days ago, Zhou Bian was released from the north bank of Luoshui to the south only by some low-level soldiers, and all the captured Korean officers were detained.

So now that he heard that someone had come to solve his doubts, Zhou Bian was also a little curious, but he still refused to show weakness.

"Oh, when this king was training Gongyi, he happened to hear that the Han army was going to restore the country for the Duke of Xianzhou, but Luoyang was originally a royal city, so naturally it could no longer be given to the hand of the side room. So the king angrily fought back. ”

Although the person in front of him is a businessman, he can speak well, so he has to attract Zhou Bian's attention.

"The king said it is serious, I heard that the king designed to lure the Han army to take the bait, the bow and crossbow were launched, if it is not for the heavens, it is the rebirth of Sun Wu's ancestors, who can kill more than half of the enemy on the north bank of Luoshui, it makes people feel that the power of the king is not only so, why do you want to fight to the death? Although I don't know if the king really thinks that Han Shi is restoring the country for the first Duke of Zhou, but a certain business in Luoyang and receiving the grace of the royal family, but he has heard about it, and he dares not to listen to it? ”

Almost everyone loves to hear the sound of sycophants, and when he heard this person praise Master Wang, Zhou Bian's heart was also much more relaxed, so he smiled slightly, "I want to hear it in detail." ”

I thought I had already gotten to the point, but I didn't want Guo Heng to ask rhetorically, "King, I heard that there is an iron spear in the royal army, which is extremely sharp, and it can easily pierce the bronze shield, yes or no?" ”

The sharp iron spear made by the steel copying method and the forging method is a great reliance of the royal family, and it is even listed as a top-secret technology. If you want to do a good job, you must first sharpen your tools, and how can war not be like this? A sharp weapon that is far superior to the enemy's army can compensate for many defects in tactics, martial arts, physical fitness and courage, and the tip of an iron spear can do so. This battle in Gongyi, thanks to Qi Wei, was equipped with this kind of iron spear in the whole army, which is naturally one of the reasons for this great victory.

I originally expected that this kind of iron spear would sooner or later attract the attention of the world and even the princes, but I didn't expect this day to come so quickly. Could it be that the lord of the country in front of him heard about this, and claimed to remove the threat of the Korean army for the royal family, and took advantage of the fire to rob him? So Zhou Bian showed his bad face.

"So what? Isn't it? ”

That Guo Heng was also a shrewd man, and replied with a smile, "King, a certain is just a businessman, and businessmen value profits, so Guo travels among the countries and pursues profits." Don't go around the corner, a certain person came from Xinzheng, the capital of Han, and heard from a doctor that the Han army was going to be unfavorable to the royal family, and the reason was the iron spear tip of the royal family. It turned out that someone actually carried an iron spear tip to the court, pierced five large shields on the court, and shocked the whole court of monarchs and ministers, and some people familiar with Luoyang confirmed that this spear tip was indeed used in the royal army, Han Hou decided to attack Luoyang and forcibly asked for the method of casting the tip of this spear. Does the king understand this? ”

Could it be that this is the case, listening to what Guo Heng said has a nose and eyes, Zhou Bian's face turned completely cold, and when he turned his head to look, he saw that Bai Gui was also full of shock, it seems that Bai Gui didn't know in advance, just introduced this person. So Zhou Bian asked Guo Heng solemnly, "Do you know who the person with the iron spear is?" ”

Iron spears are the most important part of the royal family, and they are usually hidden in the treasury, and they are only taken out and distributed when they are needed, and they are collected according to the number after they are used. And the iron spear was openly used twice in the royal family, once when the royal family took back the battle of Luoyang, Zhou Zhan led his troops to attack the Ming Palace, and the second time was the battle of Gongyi not long ago.

Seeing that he had finally attracted the attention of the two, Guo Heng was also a little complacent in his heart, but he smiled slightly, "I have already found out, I am a cripple, and I was carried up." This person claimed to have an enmity with the royal family in the court, and begged in the Luoyang market, only to meet Han Zhao, then he had the opportunity to be taken to Xinzheng, and offered this spear tip and Han Hou, wanting Han Hou to crusade against Luoyang and avenge it. When the court is above, the court is full of monarchs and ministers. ”

"Does Bai Qing know who this is?" Zhou Bian's face was full of surprise.

Bai Gui shook his head, "King, not to mention that there are many people in the city who disobey the royal family, even because the royal family entered Luoyang and broke their families, not to mention that there were people who raided their homes because of the crime of rebellion a few years ago, Bai couldn't think of it for a while." ”

This is true, in fact, no matter which regime, no matter how good it is, there will always be people who will disobey him. In fact, the current royal family is much better than the previous Duke of Luoyang Zhou.

"Then find out how this spear flowed out, the last time the iron spear was taken back by the young master, and the royal treasury is the prison armor, go and call these two people to this king." Zhou Bian said sharply.

"King!" Bai Gui bowed his hand, but it was Guo Heng who was sitting on the guest seat with his eyes slightly tilted, Zhou Bian suddenly understood that there were outsiders at the moment, but it was not appropriate to investigate the matter, so he stopped making a sound.

I only heard Bai Gui say again, "King, when Merchant Guo came to find out about this matter, he must have his opinion, why not listen to what he has to say?" ”

"It makes sense." Zhou Bian nodded.

"My lord, I have already said that I am just a businessman who pursues profit. After Xinzheng heard about this, he was suspicious, so he immediately traced the whereabouts of the tip of the spear, but it turned out to be hidden in the hands of a general in the Korean office, so he spent a lot of money and was able to see this iron spear in the general's mansion. He came straight to Luoyang, Bai Gui is a giant businessman in Luoyang, he used to have a friendship with a certain family, and he heard that Bai Gui was already a royal doctor, so he begged for the old love, so he was able to see the king's face. I wonder if the king is willing to listen to Guo's meaning? ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say it!" Could it be that he wanted to buy the method of making the iron spear, thinking of this, Zhou Bian's voice was also extremely cold.

"The method of casting the tip of the iron spear, a certain does not dare to ask for it, only wants to cooperate with the royal family, a certain provides iron materials, the king can sell some of the made weapons with a certain one, and then transport them to the countries, and share the benefits with the royal family, I don't know what the king wants?"

"It's too late for this king's treasure, why do you want to sell the world with you?" Zhou Bian asked coldly, in fact, Zhou Bian didn't want to sell arms, but he always felt that now was not the time, because there was no strength guarantee, can you guarantee that others will come to buy it obediently?

Guo Heng smiled, "The king handed over the iron spear to Guo to sell, which has three benefits for the royal family and no harm." ”

"I want to hear about it!" Zhou Bian is also curious, if he can be moved by him, it is okay to cooperate with him, after all, if someone close to the royal family sells it like the refined salt shochu, I am afraid that the Luoyang nobles will not be able to control it.

"First, we provide raw materials, the royal family does not need to worry about the source of iron, just smelt it into iron spears, its profits are huge, I am afraid it will be beyond imagination, and the royal family is the time to use money, rather than idle, it is better to exchange it for money, this is also profitable. Second, just as Han Hou did, the birth of such a sharp iron spear will definitely alarm the princes and countries, if the royal family is willing to sell it all to a certain family, a certain way to cover the eyes and ears of the world, so that the world thinks that the tip of the spear is the property of a certain family, and the royal family is also bought from a certain family, a certain name, the royal family to eliminate its hidden dangers, and this is also. Third, Han Hou came for the iron spear, although the army was defeated, but the main force of the Korean army was not damaged, and it was still much stronger than the royal family, and the iron spear was not in hand, so it was only a matter of time before the Korean army came again. But a certain person was holding an iron spear to sell in Anyi, Han Hou's eyes immediately turned, and the danger of Luoyang was immediately solved! With these three benefits, why not the royal family? ”

"It does make sense, but your third and second can only be counted as one." Zhou Bian nodded, his face softened a lot, and then looked at Bai Gui's complexion a lot softened.

Guo Heng shook his head, "The second is long-term, and the third is immediate, and it can't be confused." In addition, I heard that after the battle of Gongyi, the royal family rewarded the winning division, but I don't know how many times the royal treasury is enough to reward? A huge deposit can be paid upfront, which is enough for the royal family to deal with the matter. ”

In this sentence, Guo Heng said it a little quibble first, but what he said later made Zhou Bian also a little moved, only then did he know that oil and salt were expensive, and the military salary on weekdays was not enough, not to mention the reward after the big victory? Originally, I wanted to expand the royal family's soju and refined salt business, but I didn't expect this person to come in front of me.

So after pondering for a while, Zhou Bian looked up at the other party, "But I don't know where your family comes from, can you eat this deal, and how can my royal family trust you?" ”

"My father is Guo Zong, a native of Handan, and the copper and iron business is all over the world. Businessmen put profit first, and the royal family does not have to worry about a certain family leaking half of the news. Guo Heng said confidently.

Guo Zong? Doing the iron business again? Zhou Bian's mind suddenly sounded what Bai Gui said to his own businessman Zihei in the past, so he turned his head to Bai Gui and said, "Isn't it a world-famous giant businessman, Guo Zong, who is as famous as Yidun?" ”

Bai Guiyi arched his hand, "It is indeed the son of Guo Zong's great businessman, who has been to Luoyang in the past, and he can testify." ”

Turning his head to look at Guo Heng again, sure enough, there is a father and a son, and both father and son are shrewd businessmen. This is a famous businessman in later generations, or a weapons businessman, the copper and iron business ranks first in the world, and the princes of several countries maintain good relations with it, if it is really said that such an iron spear is cast by the Guo family, but no one really believes it. In fact, Zhou Bian was also a guest of the Guo family's iron business, and the last iron sword he carried with him was bought in the Guo family's shop in Luoyang, and it was not abandoned until the advent of the Hundred Refining Sword.

Guo Heng added, "King, if Guo is not boasting, only my Guo family can eat this business in this world, and if I change to another family, I am afraid that which prince will copy it soon, and my Guo family will not." ”

This is the truth, the Guo family, which is famous all over the world, has business in all the princes and countries, and has a good relationship with many princes such as Zhao Qiwei and others, does have this confidence.

So after thinking about it for a while, Zhou Bian asked Bai Guidao again, "What does Guo Shangzhi say, what does Bai Qing think?" ”

"I think it's possible." Baekyu was concise and to the point.

"This matter is a big matter, how about King Rong discuss it with his ministers and make a decision later?"

"Okay, Guo is in Luoyang City, Dr. Bai knows where he lives, if there is a resolution, please inform Guo. Xiaomin had nothing to do, and he didn't dare to disturb the king anymore, so he took his leave! Guo Heng bowed gracefully and withdrew.

Suddenly, only the two monarchs and ministers were left in the room.

"Bai Qing, is this person really Guo Zong's son?" As soon as Guo Heng left, Zhou Bian couldn't wait to ask, although this person's words were still suspicious, but it was undeniable that this young man, who was not a scholar, gave Zhou Bian a good impression with his extremely high wit and talent.

"A certain is willing to be guaranteed by the head of the item, in the past, when he walked in Handan, he was relieved by Guo Zong, so he knew Guo Heng, and Guo Heng found Bai this time, although he did not say what he wanted to see the king, but after his guarantee was not malicious, Bai had to bring it forward. I didn't explain it in advance, please forgive me! ”

"It's okay, I didn't think it's really a legendary businessman. This king just didn't expect that the Guo family's business would also be on the king's head. In fact, what Zhou Bian didn't say was that as the son of the royal family, the co-lord of the world, he failed to influence the princes, but he occupied an important place in the eyes of the biggest businessman of this era.

Seeing that the king was in a daze, Bai Gui couldn't help but remind, "The king, don't you investigate the matter of the iron spear falling out?" ”

Oh, I almost forgot about this stubble, Zhou Bian turned his head, "Go and call the young master and the two of them." ”