Huang Xing did not hide it, and replied directly: "Yes, Lord Governor......"

"We captured a large number of Japanese weapons on the battlefield because we could not equip the troops...... Instead of piling it up in the warehouse and rusting, it is better to take it out and exchange it for some silver and pay the soldiers......"

"And many of those weapons are old weapons that have been used for several years, and they are not suitable to sell to you, Your Excellency. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Finally, I also make a promise to the Governor here, no matter what the price of our foreign trade company's weapons is, the price we give to the Governor will only be eighty percent of the price of the foreign trade company, and we will never let the Governor suffer a loss."

"In addition, we will never sell heavy weapons such as machine guns and artillery in foreign trade companies. Of course, if the Governor is interested, we in the Liaodong Army can sell you some ...... at a very suitable price."

While speaking, Huang Xing had already taken out a list that had been prepared in advance and sent it to Zhang Zhidong.

"Eighteen field guns, twenty heavy machine guns, are you sure, these heavy weapons are all sold to the old man......" After scanning the list, Zhang Zhidong immediately widened his eyes and asked with an incredulous expression.

"Yes......" Huang Xing affirmed.

"They are all sold to adults at half the market price. And all weapons are eighty percent new, and each weapon provides a base amount of ammunition. As long as you wish, Lord Governor, at most a month, these weapons can be delivered to the Hanyang Pier......"

Temptation, and a very deadly temptation.

Zhang Zhidong knew very well that this was another condition for the Liaodong Army to give himself and agree to the condition that they sell weapons in Hanyang.

But what about knowing? The conditions offered by the Liaodong Army were too tempting.

Whether it is the eighty percent price of ordinary weapons sold to oneself, or this list of heavy weapons in one's hand, they are full of temptation.

Although he violated the laws of the imperial court a little after agreeing, in order to increase the combat effectiveness of the Hubei New Army, increase the military strength in his hands, and let himself have more capital to speak in the imperial court.

Zhang Zhidong compromised and readily agreed to Huang Xing's request to open a foreign trade company and sell weapons.

The third day, the third day of Hwang Heung-dan Hanyang. Liaodong Foreign Trade Company was established.

As for the company's address, it is the address of the original Huaxing company.

As a former businessman, Huang Xing knew that he wanted to complete the task of being a commander. The most important thing is to have a good start.

The sooner you let the people here know and know about the foreign trade company, the better the chance of successfully completing the task yourself.

Huang Xing, who was proficient in a little business, immediately thought of the two thousand rifles and ammunition he had brought from Liaodong.

In this society that is calm on the surface, but in reality it is full of chaos.

Weapons and ammunition are definitely the most eye-catching life-saving weapons.

Hanyang. Not a single merchant or gentry in these parts of Hankow did not want to have a convoy equipped with new weapons that could be used to guard the homes and protect themselves.

Although they bought a lot of weapons from foreigners with their own abundant capital.

However, the weapons sold to them by foreigners are so expensive that even if they have a lot of money, they can't buy much.

If you take out half of your rifle and give it away for free as a gift in return, you will definitely attract many people to the company's opening ceremony.

When the time comes, even if these people come to the opening ceremony of the Liaodong Foreign Trade Company for rifles.

But. No matter what, as long as they come, the reputation of Liaodong Foreign Trade Company will be out.

And with a certain reputation, you can collect and send talents to Liaodong through foreign trade companies.

At the same time, with the help of foreign trade companies, he can also hold a grand investment conference to encourage businessmen here to invest in Liaodong.

Two days later, merchants and gentry of Hankou in Hanyang, who had a little reputation, received an invitation to the opening ceremony of the Liaodong Foreign Trade Company.

For them, new companies open every day in Hankow, Hanyang. If you go to the opening ceremony of every company, you will be tired to death.

Therefore, most people's first thought of this kind of sudden company is to ignore it.

But. This time it was different.

Huang Xing wrote clearly on each invitation that anyone who went could get a return gift of five rifles.

Faced with the temptation of rifles, the merchants and gentry, who were just about to throw the invitation aside and ignore it, immediately became interested.

Many people are wondering who is behind this foreign trade company. What a powerful force it has.

Five rifles for one person, five hundred rifles for a hundred people. In a situation where weapons have a price, this is definitely a very big deal.

So, whether it's for the rifle or to see who the backstage of the Liaodong Foreign Trade Company is. These people all decided to go to Liaodong Foreign Trade Company on the same day.

Although only one hundred and fifty invitations were sent, nearly two hundred merchants and gentry came in the end.

This result was something Huang Xing did not expect.

However, Huang Xing is very happy, the more people come, the louder the opening of Liaodong Foreign Trade Company will be, and the greater its reputation will be.

In front of nearly 200 people, Huang Xing did not hide it, and directly said that the Liaodong Foreign Trade Company was established by the Liaodong Army, which was specially stationed in Hanyang to sell various materials, weapons and ammunition seized by the Japanese and Russian armies......

Speaking of the Liaodong Army, everyone here is very familiar.

Because, under the auspices of the governor Zhang Zhidong, they raised money for the Liaodong Army.

Therefore, as soon as Huang Xing finished speaking, everyone began to discuss, and the whole venue became boiling.

A merchant suddenly stood up and asked, "You said you would sell weapons, but I don't know how many of them will be or what the price will be." Don't be like those foreign foreign firms, just some old-fashioned weapons, and they will be expensive to death......"

Huang Xing replied with an affirmative face: "Although rest assured, we are selling the latest rifles and pistols equipped by the Japanese and Russian armies, and as for the price, it is definitely cheaper than that of foreign foreign companies." ”

"As for the quantity, unless you want to build an army, we can sell you as much as you want......"

In this way, in this lively atmosphere, the opening ceremony, which lasted for two hours, ended smoothly.

Huang Xing did not disappoint everyone, and every guest who came to the ceremony took a box of five rifles with them when they left.

On the surface, Huang Xing lost nearly a thousand rifles, and if he sold them, fifty thousand taels of silver was indispensable.

However, the effect of these nearly 1,000 rifles is very amazing.

Beginning the next day, the whole of Hankou and Hanyang were talking about this foreign trade company.

What's more, some interested people even went to the foreign trade company to see what the foreign trade company sells? If possible, buy a little yourself, which can be regarded as support for the Liaodong Army to fight the Japanese and the Russians.

Looking at the endless flow of people in the company, Huang Xing smiled.

Now he doesn't sell much, although many customers leave empty-handed, and it doesn't bring profit to the Liaodong Army. However, Liaodong Foreign Trade Company represented the brand of Liaodong Army, and Huang Xing only took two days to play it. (To be continued.) )