Du Wei remembered that when he went to the northwest, he was almost empty-handed! dìdūzhōngyāng did not support a single soldier, not even a single gold coin! He was purely self-reliant, and he made up the current situation in the northwest! But now, he has planted a big tree, and Prince Chen wants to pick fruits in a word?

Where in the world is there such a cheap thing?!

Besides, the more than 10 million gold coins he just took out have not yet landed!

"I know you're reluctant. Prince Chen smiled slightly and said, "I didn't ask you for it when I opened my mouth." After all, I know that if you can develop this new weapon, it will definitely cost a lot. I won't ask for your stuff for nothing...... In this way, how about I pay 10 million gold coins to buy the manufacturing process of this new weapon of you......rs? That broomstick, I also gave out six million gold coins. Hey...... I'm interested in your Decepticon Air Force. If you can get such tens of thousands of air forces...... The cavalry superiority of the steppe people is nothing!"

At the end, his voice couldn't help but get excited.

Tens?

Du Wei listened to the secret gimmicks in his heart, and thought to himself, is this flying broom so easy to get? Even if there is a manufacturing process developed by Master Arico, it is still based on the mutant walnut seedlings that he has prepared with the passage of time spring water. So far, there are only a few dozen brooms in the warehouse.

Don't even think about it!

Besides. Broomstick Flyer. You have to be magical! At least you have to be an apprentice in magic! Otherwise, you can't enter magic. You can't fly. There are only a few hundred magicians in the entire continent. With the addition of magic apprentices, there are only a few thousand...... Where to get tens of thousands of air forces?

Emperor Chen didn't understand the reason. Think it's that easy?

But...... Gunpowder 10 million. Broomsticks 6 million ...... This guy thinks it's good! Paying me back 16 million in this way, and taking away my gunpowder and broomsticks, two killer weapons?

Is there such a cheap thing in the world?

Du Wei thought of this. Sneered in my heart.

"Your Highness. I'm afraid it won't work. Du Wei looked regretful. sighed.

Prince Chen frowned. glanced at Du Wei. He smiled wryly, "What's wrong?" Do you dislike me for offering too low? I also know that you have suffered some losses. But I'm not financially well-off right now, because I haven't been in power for a long time. A lot of things have to be stabilized. There are also many spenders. Military spending is enormous. Plus I'm now preparing for the big war ahead. Restructuring armaments. I don't have a lot of money in my hand......"

"It's not about the money. Du Wei shook his head: "Your Highness, listen to me and tell you carefully." ”

He had a very sincere look on his face. But he secretly said in his heart: You want to knock me. Can't I blackmail you?

He thought so to himself. The expression on his face was sincere. Took a deep breath. Take a step back. Take a deep bow again. He said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, imagine my current title. It's all yours to give. You are very fond of me, Du Weirong, everyone knows. This weapon what. I'll figure it out. It is nothing more than to deal with the Northwest Army and the steppe people. The truth of what you say. It's not that I don't understand, it's just that I actually do it, but it's not that simple. ”

He said so sincerely. Prince Chen was not angry when he was rejected. Wen Yan smiled at Du Wei: "Oh. Tell me about it. What's wrong?"

"Let's start with the broomstick. Du Wei smiled bitterly: "My Highness." Don't look at me getting more than 20 magic students. Ride a broom and fly all over the sky, it's that easy. This Decepticon squad. Speaking of which. It's just a pile of gold! Small-scale formation, it's okay to be a surprise soldier. But according to what you say, it will be formed on a large scale. That's absolutely impossible! Let's start with this broomstick, this magic tool is extremely difficult to make. "Finished. Du Wei did not hide it either. I briefly talked about the general process and manufacturing method required to make a flying broom. wap circle @ sub @ net

After all, Prince Chen also learned magic from court magicians. Its own strength is not bad. Naturally, the knowledge of magic is not low. Du Weiyi said. He understood. This broomstick is indeed too expensive to make.

Moreover, Du Wei also concealed the matter about the passage of time. There is no spring water for the passage of time. Even if you are given a full set of techniques. You can't get those grafted mutated walnut seedlings! It can be said that it is even more difficult! Walnut is originally rare on the mainland. Otherwise, the magician wouldn't be proud of the walnut wand. And this mutated walnut. According to Du Wei. It is ten times more difficult to cultivate than ordinary saplings. Even if it is cultivated, the survival rate is only one or two percent. It's already quite remarkable.

Prince Chen roughly calculated in his heart. Roughly calculated the cost of a broomstick. I couldn't help but gasp!

"So...... A broomstick. I'm afraid I can't get it without a few hundred thousand gold coins?" Prince Chen looked worried.

Du Wei pushed the boat down the river. Another sentence was added: "Hundreds of thousands of gold coins...... I'm afraid it's not enough. If you count the low pass rate in the finished product...... I'm afraid the cost of a broomstick will reach about one million gold coins. ”

That's enough to make people desperate!

Even if Prince Chen is the master of the continent. The rich world also knows that such an expensive weapon is absolutely impossible to equip on a large scale. The annual financial income of the Roland Empire is only seventy or eighty million gold coins, and there is really not much left after excluding the regular government expenses, military expenditures, etc., etc. That's it. Immediately, Prince Chen dispelled his thoughts. It's just that he still has some doubts: "But Du Wei ...... I'm afraid you're not telling the truth, isn't it? If this thing is so expensive, how can you make dozens of them at once?"

As he spoke, he squinted at Du Wei.

Du Wei's heart moved. He sighed and said, "I'm also lucky." The first seedlings of walnut. I was very lucky to survive most of them. But this was also a matter of luck. After that, there will be more death and less life in cultivation. I can make dozens of them. It was also a stroke of luck, and then I became greedy in my heart. At one point, I wanted to get more out. It's a pity that it's lost money again and again. I don't know how much unjust money I threw in. Your Highness. It's hard to do. It's not that I'm stingy. I'm willing to give this thing the whole process. If you don't believe me. He sent someone to try to make it. Just get it.

This manufacturing process can give true. It's just that there is no spring water for the passage of time. I just can't get anything out of it. So Du Wei is very sure in his heart.

"And. Even if you really get thousands of broomsticks out...... I'm afraid it won't be needed!" I just said it very clearly. You should also understand. Fly to the sky on a broomstick. Unless you have a magical foundation. At the very least, you have to be a magic apprentice! Where are you going to find so many thousands of magic apprentices?"

Prince Chen nodded. Believing Du Wei's words: "Then what do you say?"

Du Wei smiled in his heart. However, I also understand that at this time, I must not show the slightest smugness. Otherwise, the fox's tail will be exposed. deliberately groaned with a worried face for a while. I pretended to think of it suddenly. "I have an immature idea. Well. Maybe give it a try. It is also possible. ”

"Say!" Emperor Chen raised his eyebrows.

Du Wei straightened up. Gesture in hand. He said, "Your Highness." This broomstick. Actually, to put it bluntly. The biggest feature is air superiority. on the continent. There is nothing yet capable of striking enemy weapons from the air. So it's a big advantage. But to gain this air superiority. You don't have to rely on this broomstick......"

Prince Chen's eyes lit up. He's a clever man at all. Immediately, he said, "You mean ......"

"Hot air balloons. Du Wei smiled slightly: "Your Highness." I get that hot air balloon in my family business. You won't forget it. Now this thing has improved again. Make larger balloons, which can carry several people underneath. Fly in the sky. Although the speed is a bit fuller than that of a broomstick. But here's the good thing: the cāo hot air balloon doesn't have a magic person. As long as an ordinary soldier has a little training, it will do. Hot Air Balloon Cost. It's also much cheaper than a broomstick. ”

Prince Chen thought for a moment. The more I think about it, the more feasible it becomes. He nodded: "You're right! Especially this air superiority." If there is such an army that can fly around in the sky. We, the Rolands, don't have to be afraid of those steppe cavalry from now on!"

There was a pause. He suddenly smiled again: "Du Wei." This hot air balloon thing. What do you think we should do?"

Du Wei knew that he could not be polite at this time. Otherwise, you will suffer again. Bite the shot. Said: "Your Highness, is this hot air balloon?" It has also been quite popular on the mainland in the past two years. It's just the manufacturing process. I haven't leaked it to the public. Although there are some people out there who copy it, it's far worse than my tulip family! If Your Highness wants to form an air force. I would like to stand out for it. Merely. Your Highness. I have a little money in my pocket. But after all, I can't afford the military expenses of the Imperial Air Force with my own family. ”

Prince Chen laughed: "I can't lose you to this matter!" Let the military procure. Approve the military funds, and I will purchase them from you in the future...... Well. No, it's better to set up a big workshop. Specializing in large-scale manufacturing is good. Du Wei. Why don't you sell me the process of making this hot air balloon? Otherwise. Only purchase from you. I'm afraid you won't have time to build that much. ”

Du Wei also smiled happily: "Your Highness." The process of hot air balloon is not complicated. No need to sell it. I'll just send it to you. ”

Prince Chen's face was happy, and he was just about to speak. Suddenly, my heart moved. He knew Du Wei very well. Knowing that this guy Du Wei is really unwilling to suffer a loss. Suddenly so generous. Then there must be ghosts. The words of commendation came to his lips. He smiled and said, "Ha! You probably have some other conditions." "#wap圈@子@网.

"It's not a condition, it's a difficulty. Du Wei smiled bitterly: "Your Highness." With the process of making a hot air balloon alone, I'm afraid this thing still won't be able to fly...... One of the keys. It's hot air balloon fuel! There's only one special recipe for fuel. Combustion is followed by hot gas. to make this balloon fly. Otherwise...... It's just a waste. ”

"And ...... fuel?"

Du Wei immediately intercepted and said, "This fuel formula." It must not be sold!"

Prince Chen frowned: "Du Wei." The stakes are high. It is related to the emperor's preparation and national fortunes. If you don't give up, I'll compensate you a lot......"

Du Wei still shook his head. Said confidently: "Your Highness." Shall I tell you a story?"

"Story?" Emperor Chen frowned.

Du Wei didn't wait for him to say anything more. He said directly: "Once upon a time there was a man." There are a lot of chickens in the house. Someday. One of the hens suddenly laid a few eggs. The man's heart rejoiced. So I took the eggs and exchanged them for money. Once or twice. That's it. But for a long time. Later. The chicken never laid eggs again. It's just because it worked so hard to lay eggs. But it was taken away by the owner of the house at once. I was left behind! It doesn't give birth to one. The owner is nothing more than losing one or two eggs a day. That's it. There are many other hens in the house. Originally, it was also meant to lay eggs. But I can see this situation. They were all afraid. Don't dare to give birth. I'm afraid that I'll lay an egg. It will also be taken away by the owner like that hen. There are also hens. Later, I secretly laid eggs. They all secretly hid themselves. Don't let the owner know. Your Highness. You do the math for the owner. He had so many hens at home. Because he flayed the first egg-laying hen too badly. The result is only a small benefit. But what about the losses? Think about it. If only he had a little bit of measure in his hands at that time. Take the first hen to lay eggs a little less. Take only one at a time. Or take only a small half at a time. If he had been kind, he would have raised so many hens at home to lay eggs. He can get a small half. That's a lot! Think about it. Because he was in a hurry for quick success. How big is the loss?"

What a smart man the prince is. Delicate mind. I immediately understood Du Wei's intentions. Then he smiled: "Okay, you Du Wei." Beat around the bush. Do you scold me for being too harsh?"

Du Wei shook his head: "Scold you." How dare I? But Your Highness. Let's be honest. If you must say. I'll give it to you too. But after all, I worked hard to get the results. So given to people. Naturally, I won't be convinced...... That's true. When you face. I said the same! But after all, you are very good to me, so you will be given to you. What can I do? My hen, under your hands, will never give birth to only one egg like this in my life, right? So what will you do if I get something new in the future? I will also open my mouth to go? To be honest, even if the two of us have a good relationship, after a long time, this kind of thing ...... Would you be willing to change it if it were you?"

Prince Chen frowned, groaned, and nodded: "Yes, even if it is me, I will definitely not be happy." ”

"And!" Du Wei said slowly: "There are so many magicians on the mainland, and there are many geniuses among them! When the Magic Society was established, you were a little skeptical about the shared jīng god we came up with, but later, it turned out that in fact, many magicians have their own jīng wonderful research results, but they haven't come up with them. Then, in this world, in addition to me Du Wei, there are naturally other smart people. If you can come up with more and more new things, maybe it will be of great use to the country! But if everyone knows that I Du Wei has made something new, he will be asked by the royal family...... So there's an example of this, and all the other hens that lay eggs, even if they could, wouldn't give birth! Even if they did, they all hid their armpits, and you wouldn't see them again, right?"

This truth is nothing more than a revision of "killing chickens to get eggs" and "fishing with all your might". It would be useless to say this in the face of a tyrannical monarch, such as the previous emperor Augustine VI. However, Du Wei knew that this Prince Chen was a wise person, and this truth should be able to impress him.

Of course, if Du Wei was asked to play a little trick and fool the regent for the time being, it would not be impossible, but it was only a temporary solution to the hot air balloon fuel problem, so what could he do?

Small tricks can only be used once or twice, and if you do it too many times, it won't work. It's better to use this positive truth to convince him, and then it's done once and for all.

Besides, Du Wei still has some confidence in this prince Chen, he is not a mediocre monarch, he should be regarded as a relatively intelligent and enlightened person.

Although Prince Chen was also a little unhappy in his heart, after thinking about it carefully, he thought about it, and said with a faint smile: "What you said is right. Well, in that case, you must have an idea in mind, right? Don't hide it, just say it. How the hell is this business going on?"

"It's simple. I sell finished products, sell them to the military at low prices, and I can act as a long-term supplier to the military. At a price below the market price, a large number of finished hot air balloons were sold to the military to form an air force. But...... I don't sell technology. ”

Du Wei said, pondered for a while, and said: "I can give the military about 20% less than the price on the market, and I guarantee the hot air balloon airship produced by the Tulip family." But in return, I ask for three things: first, that you do not default on my payment, and second, that I ask for a long-term exclusivity and that you sign a contractual agreement with me in the name of the Regent of the Empire. Business is business, and there is a clear distinction between public and private. What small disputes were encountered later. There can also be a basis for speaking. ”

Seeing that Prince Chen's face seemed to be sinking again, Du Wei hurriedly added: "This matter." I think there is a precedent for this to be openly proclaimed. There will be more - hens - willing to bring you the eggs they have laid down to taste!"

This last sentence has been added. Emperor Chen's face looked a little better, he was bitter for a long time, and then laughed and said: "Du Wei! You are really smart! Okay, even if you convince me! This matter will be done! It's just that since it is the emperor's ** procurement, then the quantity must not be small, are you sure you can provide such a large amount of goods?"

Du Wei said: "You don't have to worry about this. I am also planning to expand the production scale of my workshop. Since the military wants to buy in large quantities. I'm going to follow me to get a new gadget in the Northwest. Set up another factory. ”

"Factory?"

"Yes - the factory. Du Wei nodded: "Specializing in the manufacture of hot air balloons and related armaments for the military business." Well...... I've got a name in mind. This new industry is called Boeing. ”

Then Du Wei immediately drew up a plan: the manufacture of hot air balloons was naturally not too difficult. Du Wei even immediately quoted a price. According to the volume and load of the existing hot air balloon in his hand, it was divided into three levels and the price was set. According to the current technology, the largest hot air balloon can only carry ten people. Dewey offers three levels of prices. The highest to the lowest are 8,000 gold coins, 6,000 gold coins, and 1,000 gold coins. The key fuel issue is also purchased by the military at a price of 50 gold coins per barrel of fuel.

Carefully calculated. Emperor Chen was eager to form an air force, and in the first year, he issued an order for six million gold coins.

After talking about the hot air balloon, Prince Chen laughed and glanced at Du Wei: "You have already made up your mind in your heart, ......right?" So, that fire pot that can explode, you probably only sell finished products and not technology, right?"

Du Wei smiled and said, "Not bad." It just so happens that the fire jar, I am also carefully improving, and the lethality can be increased in the future. And I've already sold some to Governor Bohan of Nurein. Your Highness, if you let the military ask me to buy it, then the price will be one percent lower than that of Governor Bohan. ”

After these two business talks, Du Wei was very happy.

The hot air balloon doesn't make much money...... But fuel is a consumable! As long as you go up to the sky once, you will consume fuel! When you run out, you have to find yourself and buy it again! This consumable business is the most profitable! And gunpowder is the same!

I almost got the emperor's weapon purchase order, and it is the largest one, so I won't worry about the money rolling in in the future?

Neither of them spoke again about the Pope's decree.

If Prince Chen doesn't mention it, Du Wei himself won't be stupid enough to mention this thing!

Prince Chen asked Du Wei to buy it, because he didn't want this thing to circulate, and he didn't want anyone to take this decree to get the Pope's baptism!

Naturally, Du Wei would not do this.

He's already figured it out, anyway, isn't your Pope selling this thing in the name of disaster relief? I'll buy it in the name of disaster relief!

Externally, let's just say: Although Duke Tulip is not a believer, he is also grateful for the kindness of the Pope, so he paid for the purchase of this thing, even if it is for disaster relief in the south. But Duke Tulip is not a believer, so there is no need to ask the Pope for baptism. This item should be collected as a precious souvenir.

Well, that's it.

After the business was finished, Du Wei breathed a sigh of relief. Immediately, he accompanied Prince Chen to gossip for a while, talked about the style of the northwest, and said some interesting things about playing the prince of the grassland when he negotiated with the grassland people.

Finally, it gradually got dark, and the two unknowingly talked for an afternoon. Du Wei was about to say goodbye, but Prince Chen suddenly let out a long sigh.

Above his handsome face. There was a flash of yīn haze. Du Wei saw it in his eyes. My heart moved......

To be honest, when he came back to see Prince Chen this time, Du Wei always felt that he seemed to have changed a lot. In particular, there are a little more worries between the eyebrows than back then, obviously there are too many things in the heart of Pingrì. When I first knew him, this prince Chen was a young man, smart and calm, and extremely calculating, and he was the first-class person Du Wei had seen in this world! Du Wei always felt that his eyebrows were a little less relaxed and free, and he seemed to have a little more ...... I can't put it into words. It seems to be mature. It seems to be old.

Just imagine, how free and easy the prince was at the beginning. Laughing. If you have a lot of schemes, you will kill the enemy! But now it's up to him. That smile in his eyes. But it's always a little more tired.

Seeing that Du Wei was leaving. Prince Chen suddenly sighed and said in a low voice, "Du Wei...... It's been a long time since anyone has been able to say these things with me...... Well, since you're back this time, don't rush back to the northwest. Anyway, there won't be any major events in the northwest in the near future, so you can stay in dìdū more. Let's go back when we open the chūn. ”

“...... Oh?" Du Wei was stunned for a moment.

Prince Chen seemed to smile. It's just that this smile is particularly weird: "If you stay, there is also a lively look." Well...... Few people know about this now. Villa and Teland Hill they don't know. More than a month. Open chūn time. dìdūli. I'm going to make a big show for everyone!"

"Big buzz?"

A hint of jīng flashed in Prince Chen's eyes. smiled as if it was very relaxed: "Du Wei, there is a problem. You've always wanted to ask me, but you haven't been able to ask me...... Haven't you always been weird that the day of the coup d'état was celebrated in the summer. After all, my eldest brother's daughter is the Holy Maiden of the Temple, and it seems that the Temple should be on his side, but why did the Temple openly stand on my side that day?"

Du Wei's heart jumped, but his face was silent, and he looked at Prince Chen quietly.

This highness smiled at the moment, and it was a little bit like when the coup d'état, he made a lot of tricks, and he was considered to have died at that time when the eldest prince tasted.

He smiled deeply: "Because ...... I promised the Pope one thing! This is something that the Temple has not been able to do for hundreds of years!"

“...... What?" Du Wei couldn't help but blurt out after all.

Prince Chen's face was expressionless, and his eyes were even more absolute!

"I promised the Pope that I would be baptized openly and that I would officially recognize him as the Father!

As soon as he heard this, even though Du Wei didn't have much loyalty to Prince Chen in his heart, he couldn't help but say loudly: "Your Highness!

Du Wei was shocked, looked at Prince Chen in surprise, and felt a trace of absurdity in his heart: Is this smart guy crazy?

The divine power of the temple and the imperial power have been fighting for nearly a thousand years! The temple does not want to be above the royal family all the time! But how can the royal family bow to the temple?

The two sides fought openly and secretly, and until now they have not really decided the winner.

But...... Who is Prince Tatsuki??

He is now the regent! Although Augustine VI is still the emperor in name, everyone knows that he is the ruler of the continent! Although he has not ascended the throne as emperor now, he will definitely be the emperor in the future!

With such an identity, how can he recognize the Pope as a godfather?

What kind of joke are you kidding? The emperor of the empire recognizes the Pope as the godfather? This has not happened for thousands of years! In this way, does it not recognize the throne of the temple above the emperor?!!

Du Wei's face changed a few times - this prince Chen is definitely not a stupid person, how can he not figure out such a simple truth? !

Emperor Chen looked at Du Wei quietly: "Do you want to say that I am the future emperor, so it is equivalent to the imperial family bowing to the temple?

Du Wei's face was solemn: "Yes...... I did mean that. But I want to hear you more, because I think that His Highness Chen, whom I know, should not be such a short-sighted person! In order to get the support of the temple in the coup d'état, he is willing to make such a compromise that shakes the foundation of the imperial family! You are not such a person!"

Prince Chen seemed to smile, and there was a trace of warmth in his eyes when he looked at Du Wei: "Du Wei, sure enough, you still know me, I didn't tell them about this matter, because I know that once I say it, it will inevitably cause an uproar." I have made sufficient preparations, stabilized the situation, and held great power, and if I announce it now, I am not afraid that someone will take the opportunity to make trouble. Du Wei ...... It's good that you can understand that I have a good intention, and that I have a hard time! I didn't misread you!"