Chapter 578: Departure

The rest of the money was, of course, to buy a large amount of linen, silk, industry, spices, porcelain, etc., at market prices, which cost a total of two million guan.

It's not that Li Ke doesn't want to buy more, it's mainly that he can't fit it. According to Yuwenlin's current construction speed, Li Ke feels that by the time he departs in July, it is estimated that there will be a maximum of fifteen sea ships.

The price of these things in Datang is really not expensive, and such as linen, silk and silk, Li Ke gave priority to emptying all the goods collected in the treasury, and the treasury gave them money.

As for explaining the price of the light armor, Li Ke has already given the price according to the official cost of the Mingguang armor (I searched for the cost of the Mingguang armor in history, and there is no detailed record in the history books, but it is recorded that it takes more than 190 days to build a pair of Mingguang armor, and some marketing accounts even opened their mouths to say that a pair of Mingguang armor is 80,000 taels of silver, and I am speechless. 80,000 taels is 80,000 guan, big brother, wouldn't Li Shimin's original 3,000 Xuanjia cavalry cost more than 200 million guan? I can't take it out even if I kill Li Shimin. I carefully referred to the prices of all parties, and I found that 80,000 wen is a more appropriate number, that is, 80 guan, this price is already very expensive, think about it 10,000 sets will cost 800,000 guan, and it is already terrible for Datang's treasury income of 10 million. )

If Li Ke made the Mingguang armor by himself, the price would be cheaper, and his newly created armor was cheaper than his Mingguang armor, mainly because the new armor had better protection, but it required fewer armor pieces, and the production and stitching speed was naturally faster.

A pair of Mingguang armor in Datang is about 35 catties, and the brand new armor made by Li Ke is 32 catties, because he uses steel sheets, which reduces the thickness and also reduces part of the weight.

This protection is sufficient.

According to Li Ke's cost, he can create a pair of armor in about 4 times, this is still the steel sheet used, if it is an iron piece, the cost will be lower, it can only be said that the modern industrial system has improved these things too much.

Not only is it cheaper, but it's also faster!

Originally, Li Ke should charge some fees for the replacement of the larger protective area and the full-body steel armor, including the officials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, who also thought so, but Li Ke finally gave them some preferential treatment and replaced them equally.

One set for one set, 2.4 million guan, Li Ke only earned 2.28 million guan from Datang Shipping Company, hey, this profit is really not high, if you change people, since you have improved the whole body steel bar, it is reasonable to double it, right?

He has such a conscience.

Because the ship, although it can sail on the canal, it cannot carry cargo, and because of the deep draft, most of the cargo will be at the wharf near the mouth of the Yangtze River, and then meet with the sea vessel.

The goods that Li Ke needed were all transported by large inland river flat ships built by Yu Wenlin, and Li Ke and the others also boarded a pointed bottom sea ship, which was mainly used to transport some of Li Ke's own things.

For example, a more comfortable bed was installed for Li Ke inside, as well as some materials that Li Ke ate, clothes he wore, and so on.

Of course, some of the cabins inside have also been modified to some extent.

After getting ready, Li Ke said goodbye to Li Shimin and others who came to the dock to see him off, and officially set off!

After all, Li Ke's excuse was to go to Guangzhou Mansion to inspect the construction of local schools, and to express condolences to local officers and soldiers on behalf of Li Shimin, so some things naturally could not be put on the bright side.

However, Li Shimin and almost all other members of the royal family came out to see them off, but they all knew that Li Ke went out to make money for them, so of course they had to see them off.

It's just that what everyone didn't expect was that on both sides of the Wei River, there were at least tens of thousands of people coming to the dense crowd, these were all people near Chang'an City, and they all spontaneously came to see off Li Ke.

"His Royal Highness King Qin, have a smooth journey, smooth sailing! Return safely! ”

On both sides of the river, the roars of the people kept coming from the bank, although their words were very ordinary, but they represented their most sincere hopes.

A year ago, when Li Ke went to the Western Regions, there were not so many people to see him off, and when he set off again a year later, there were already so many people gathered around Chang'an City! This is still the people hired by Li Ke today, and there is no holiday.

Otherwise, there would be even more of these people!

Looking at the crowds of people around him, Li Shimin sighed with emotion, Li Ke won the trust of all the people in Chang'an City with his little actions.

Looking at this people's heart, it is no wonder that the Goguryeo assassin was directly discovered without even entering Chang'an City.

With such a popular heart, why can those assassins enter Chang'an City.

"Dad, I have something I want to talk to you about." Li Chengqian, who was standing on the shore, looked at the ships in the distance and suddenly spoke.

"Huh? What to talk about? You say, there's no one around? Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian with some doubts.

"Go to Qinwangzhuang, Dad, you haven't rested for a long time, it just so happens that since you came out today, it's not far from Qinwangzhuang, you go and rest for a day, anyway, San Lang has already left, not only gone, but also his personal maid and fiancée have been taken away, he Zhuangzi is no one, you go to live for two days to rest and rest." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, Aye, I'll go too." Li Tai nodded quickly.

"And me, and me." Li Zhi next to them all shouted.

"Then let's all go, go and stay for a day." Li Shimin thought about it, and simply waved his hand directly.

Especially when I saw the short hair and tanned skin of my sons, I generously gave them a day off.

In an instant, Li Zhi and the others all cheered directly.

"Woooooo Suddenly, the son next to Li Shimin cried even louder, and when Li Ke left just now, he finally coaxed her well.

"Son, what are you crying about? Let's go to the third brother Qinwangzhuang to play, don't cry. Li Zhi was next to his son, and he hurriedly opened his mouth to comfort.

"Woo...... Nine...... Nine Brothers...... No...... King ...... Jin My son doesn't like you anymore...... You don't have a heart...... The third brother is gone, you are not sad, you are still cheering, you just want to play. Woo woo woo ...... "Jin Yang was crying, and even called out Li Zhi's title."

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun almost laughed, but they held back, and after a while, the sons called their Majesty and Her Royal Highness the Empress.

"Yes, Brother Jiu, you are too bad! Hum! Chengyang and Gao Yang also snorted with red eyes.

"And the fourth brother, you are all bad people!" Qinghe, the princesses, all walked forward directly with red circles and arrogant eyes.

"Yes, look at you, it's not as good as your sister." Li Shimin hurriedly held back a smile with a straight face, one person and one kick at Li Tai, Li Zhi, and Li You, one of them was counted as a kick in the back of their buttocks.