Gulina was overjoyed at the thought of making a huge profit.

For her, making money is a very happy thing.

Li Zhen saw Gu Lina's expression in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "If you want to buy silk, tea and other items at a low price, and then sell them to Britain, France and other countries at a high price to earn high profits. And then buy weapons at a low price and sell them to me at a high price, which is impossible. The two sides are long-term cooperation, and what is needed is mutual benefit and win-win results in order to maintain it for a long time. If I lose, I cannot guarantee Miss Gulina's interests; What do you think of Miss Gulina's loss and the fact that she can't guarantee my arms supply? ”

"If the general is reasonable, he will do what the general says."

Gu Lina knew that Li Zhen was not good at fooling, especially that it was impossible to be seduced.

In the past, Gulina dealt with Manchu officials in Shanghai, and with a little appearance, she could subdue Manchu officials under pomegranate skirts. Even some merchants of the British Empire were like this, but unfortunately they failed again and again when they met Li Zhen, and they did not gain any benefits. Gu Lina couldn't take advantage of it, so she agreed with what Li Zhen said about mutual benefit and win-win.

Li Zhen nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Miss Gulina, thank you for your news, I will take care of this matter." However, before that, it is possible to sell a few guns. ”

Gu Lina said: "Your Excellency General, I remember that there are red-clothed cannons in Shanghai. ”

At the mention of the red-coated cannon, Gu Lina had a playful expression on her face.

In Gu Lina's eyes, the red-clothed cannon is undoubtedly a laughing stock. During the First Opium War, the cannon of Humen Fortress weighed 8,000 pounds, and it was claimed to be indestructible and invincible. When encountering the naval guns of the British fleet, they were vulnerable, not only the range was not as far as the British naval guns, but even the power of the shells was not comparable, and the gap could be imagined.

Li Zhen knew the situation and said sincerely: "Miss Gulina, you know that the red-coated cannon is not comparable to the British naval gun, and I know it too. In particular, rifled guns have appeared in Italy, which are more powerful and have a longer range. You are in the arms business, and I believe you have such weapons. I need rifled guns, not rotten redcoat cannons. ”

Gu Lina's breathing suddenly became rapid, and her choppy chest shook slightly. Gu Lina's face was full of surprise, and she asked with some disbelief: "You actually know about rifled guns?" ”

Li Zhen nodded, indicating that he knew.

The corners of Gu Lina's mouth twitched slightly, she was really surprised.

Li Zhen is fluent in English, but he is not unique, and many Chinese can speak English.

However, not many people know about European artillery.

As early as a few decades ago, most of the artillery used in European countries was smoothbore front-loading guns. The shell was loaded from the muzzle and fired by ignition. However, rifled guns, invented in Italy, like rifled guns, were improved. The shells are loaded from behind, spiral forward after launch, high accuracy, stable flight, long range and greater power.

The development of rifled guns was less than a decade and very short.

Gulina knew about rifled guns because she was in the arms business. But Li Zhen is different, Li Zhen is a native of the Qing Dynasty, he has not been exposed to foreign weapons, but he knows rifled guns, which is too surprising. Gu Lina stared at Li Zhen, her big eyes blinking, flashing with a strange gaze.

The general in front of her gave her too much surprise.

Li Zhen didn't know Gu Lina's thoughts, and said, "I urgently need rifled guns, how much can you provide?" ”

Gulina thought for a moment and said, "General, how many rifled guns do you need?" ”

Li Zhen replied: "Ten artillery pieces, two hundred shells!" ”

Gu Lina shook her head and said, "Although I am in the arms business, you must understand that guns are easy to get, but cannons are difficult to buy. With my ability to mix up for many years, I now have only four rifled guns and only two hundred shells. If you want, 200,000 taels of silver for a cannon, and 200 shells are considered as a gift. ”

After Li Zhen heard this, he fell into deep thought.

Four artillery pieces cost 800,000 taels of silver, and even if the shells were given away, it was not a trivial fight of tens of thousands of taels.

Seeing that Li Zhen was silent, Gu Lina said, "General, this is already the fairest price. If the rest of the officials and businessmen asked me to buy artillery, the price would start at 250,000 taels, or even 300,000 taels of silver, and I would not sell a cannonball, and the shells would have to be 1,000 taels each, which is a very fair price. ”

Li Zhen nodded and said, "Miss Gu Dao is warm, Li Zhen thank you." ”

After a pause, Li Zhen said: "If I buy four artillery, it will be too wasteful. I buy one artillery gun and two hundred shells. For the remaining three guns, I leased them for 50,000 taels of silver for each of them for half a year, and if the guns were destroyed during this period, I compensated them according to the original price of 200,000 taels of silver. Half a year later, I returned the three guns to Miss. ”

Gu Lina smiled: "I think the general is more like a businessman, not suitable for being an official." ”

Li Zhenzheng said: "The country is in trouble, and I can only be an official to have hope of saving the country." ”

Gu Lina saw Li Zhen's serious expression, and thought that this person was quite connotative.

After a pause, Gu Lina said: "According to the general's suggestion, one artillery piece will be 200,000 taels of silver, and three artillery pieces will be leased for 150,000 taels of silver." A total of 350,000 taels. I will give away 200 shells for free, hoping that the general will protect your country. ”

When Li Zhen heard this, he stood up, bent down and bowed to express his gratitude.

Gulina was a little surprised, she didn't expect this shameless, cunning, tough, and erudite general to thank her.

Eccentric! It's really weird!

After Li Zhen sat down, he asked again: "I take the liberty to ask Miss a question, as an Englishman, or a countess, Miss should consider the interests of Britain." Now sell artillery to me, this is financing foreign enemies, isn't Miss worried? "Worried?"

Gulina chuckled twice, shook her head and said, "What do I have to worry about, I have my faith, I hate war, and I hate opium. Although there are many militant people in my country, including Her Majesty's Majesty, who also advocate active expansion, I do not agree with Her Majesty's assertions. You fight for your country, I think it is very sacred, and I am willing to help you. ”

When Li Zhen heard this, he also changed his opinion of Gu Lina.

Li Zhen said with a sincere expression: "It is really Li Zhen's blessing to meet Miss Gulina. I ask for your forgiveness for the harm I have caused to Miss. ”

When Gu Lina heard this, she felt a little ashamed and angry.

If you don't open a pot and mention a pot, why do you mention the previous things?

However, Gu Lina listened to Li Zhen's gentle words, but her heart throbbed a little. It has been more than three years since Gulina's husband died, during which time Gulina remained single and did not have a relationship with any man. Even though his demeanor is coquettish and seductive, he is clean and self-conscious, and he protects himself very well. It's not so much that Gulina is coquettish-seductive, it's better to say that she protects herself with that face.

Li Zhen saw that Gu Lina didn't speak, and he was a little apologetic in his heart, so he said: "It's rare for Miss Gu Lina to come here, let's dine at the house today." You haven't eaten Chinese food, I'll cook it myself. ”

"Oh God!"

Gu Lina's eyes widened suddenly, and she exclaimed, "Your Excellency General, do you know how to cook?" ”

At this time, Gulina was simply extremely surprised.

She has been in Shanghai for many years and knows some Chinese habits.

In China, women have no status, and Chinese men are even more particular about gentlemen and never cook. Li Zhen wanted to cook by herself, which made her flattered.

A faint happiness lingered in Gulina's heart.

Li Zhen smiled and nodded slightly. In fact, Li Zhen has no bad feelings towards Gu Lina, but the two sides played their own tricks during the negotiation, Gu Lina put on a seductive posture, and Li Zhen fought back without scruples. The so-called right thing is not about people, Gu Lina is not bad, and now there is no negotiation of things, Li Zhen naturally does not need to be cold.

ps: two of the three watches;