Five days later, in Jinzhou, Wang Bin's office.

At this moment, Smith was sitting in front of Wang Bin and discussing something with Wang Bin.

Ever since Smith knew from Ma Zikai's mouth that it was the Minister of Military Training outside the customs in front of him who wanted to help him.

Smith knew that he had ushered in a turning point, and the excited Smith first told Ma Zikai that he needed to pack his belongings first.

Mr. Ma then told Smith that he didn't need to pack anything.

All he needed to do was bring his carry-on luggage, and someone would naturally pack the rest for Smith.

After listening to Ma Zikai's words, Smith just packed up his belongings, and left the sad place of Tianjin with Ma Zikai.

As for Smith's rifles, Ma Zikai also found someone to transport them back to Jinzhou.

After Smith left Tianjin, there was constant talk about Ma Zikai's behavior.

Until now, there are still people in Tianjin who are discussing that a fool bought all the rifles of Smith, who opened a foreign business, completely unaware that all he bought was the extremely backward rifles.

For a while, it became a well-known joke in Tianjin.

And there are still some people complaining about how they haven't encountered such a big wrongdoer.

At this time, Smith asked as Ma Zikai called Wang Bin

"Dear Lord Wang, can you really help me?"

Wang Bin, who was sitting opposite Smith, looked at Smith's expectant eyes and said, "Of course, Mr. Smith, of course I can help you, you must know that our ancestors have such a saying called a promise of a thousand gold, so I will not lie to you, but sincerely hope to have a transaction with you that can benefit both you and me." “

Wang Bin's words seemed a little sincere.

At this time, Smith saw that Wang Bin's tone was very sincere, so he asked, "So, my lord, I am just a small businessman who has broken his business, why did you choose to trade with me?" “

Smith's expression was a little confused.

As a high-ranking government official, how could this Wang Bin ask me to trade with such a small businessman?

Smith thought to himself. "Mr. Smith, what do you think is most important in times of war?"

After hearing Smith's question, Wang Bin did not answer positively.

Instead, he said something extremely irrelevant.

After hearing Wang Bin's words, Smith was very curious about what this had to do with his cooperation.

But he still replied, "Your Excellency, in times of war, there is a great need for logistics, but does this have anything to do with our deal?" “

After answering Wang Bin's words, Smith thought depressedly in his heart, what can this have to do with me?

I'm an arms dealer, and although I'm a failed arms dealer, the logistics can't match the arms.

Smith had doubts on his face. "Of course it is"

After hearing Smith's answer, Wang Bin immediately said.

It has been a while since the Russo-Japanese war began, in Wang Bin's opinion.

At this time, the Japanese and Russian sides are certainly far from enough to support this war in terms of logistical supplies.

At this time, as long as we provide arms to both Japan and Russia, we will inevitably make the war between Japan and Russia more difficult.

When the time comes, I just need to watch the two countries fight evenly between the two countries.

And he abided by the neutrality principle of the imperial court on the side, and made a lot of money in private.

Watching both Japan and Russia lose.

But he can't provide arms in name, so Wang Bin needs an intermediary.

And Smith is the middleman Wang Bin is looking for. "Mr. Smith, if you think about it, when the war between Japan and Russia began, their supply lines must have been very long, and the time it must have taken to transport supplies from within the country was very long, but what do you think would happen if an arms dealer appeared in this land of Liaoxi?"

Wang Bin said to Smith in a seductive voice.

In Wang Bin's view, as long as Smith agrees to this deal, he is destined not to choose to leave again.

Because the charm of money is not something that everyone can be indifferent.

And in Smith's current situation, he can't refuse the temptation of money.

Sure enough, after hearing Wang Bin's words, Smith couldn't wait to say, "Honorable lord, do you want me to become that arms dealer and provide arms to both sides?" “

"Yes"

After Wang Bin saw Smith say this idea, he stopped going around in circles with Smith.

"But my lord, I don't have enough ammunition, and no one will look at me even if I have a rifle."

Smith said to Wang Bin suspiciously, "You don't need to worry about this, I will provide you with arms, and then you will sell them to the warring Japanese and Russian, or I can provide arms to both Japan and Russia, and you are the merchant who "provides arms" for me. “

Wang Bin suggested to Smith

In Wang Bin's opinion, this Smith is still a little smart, and he can see through a little.

As long as Smith agrees to the suggestion.

In this way, you can hide your golden finger, although you can't hide it for too long.

However, this period of disguise can already give yourself time to solve the problem once and for all.

In the face of Wang Bin's suggestion, Smith was very moved.

So he asked

"My lord, can I choose the second method?"

In Smith's view, he is not suitable for direct transactions, and it is better to be just a "supplier"

Smith, who had spoken again, had already begun to address Wang Bin as an adult.

At this time, Smith's heart was already filled with money, and he didn't mind really calling the person in front of him an adult.

"Absolutely"

Wang Bin said to Smith

Even if Smith chooses the first method, Wang Bin will let Smith choose the second method.

Because the second method is most in the interests of Wang Bin.

However, since Smith has chosen the second method, Wang Bin naturally agrees with it.

In Wang Bin's view, if Smith chooses the first method, he may not only expose himself, but also be unsuitable for himself to engage with Japan and Russia.

"Also, after opening a foreign store here, you can't call Smith anymore, otherwise someone will be aware of it, so I need you to have a new identity and background."

Wang Bin said to Smith

Smith saw Wang Bin say to himself, although he had the heart to refute.

But now that Wang Bin has become his own boss, he can only nod.

Then Smith went out to prepare for the opening of a foreign bank in Tianjin.

Soon after Smith went out, Ma Zikai knocked on the door and shouted

"Adult"

"Come in."

As soon as Wang Bin heard Ma Zikai's voice, he immediately said.

Ma Zikai pushed the door in after hearing Wang Bin's words outside the door, and said to Wang Bin

"My lord, the Russians have sent someone over again."

When Wang Bin heard that it was the Russians who came to him.

I knew what I was here for.

So he asked Ma Zikai

"Where are the people? Take me there. ”