Chapter 104: Comprehensive Equipment Upgrade (Part II)
And these are the things that Zhao Ming asked Boss Guo to help customize before, it is estimated that for this batch of goods, Boss Guo is estimated to have used a lot of connections and spent a lot of money these days.
These cotton armors seem to be similar to the manufacturing process of the previous dynasty, but they are actually equivalent to the body armor of later generations.
In the TV series, the cotton armor of the former dynasty seems to be thin, like a piece of paper, as if it will be broken when rubbed.
In fact, this is not the case, of course, the TV series is not necessarily wrong, because the cotton armor of the previous dynasty is basically an ornament in the later stage.
Many manufacturing processes are cutting corners, and even some honor guards are just superficial, and the filling inside is not added at all.
And the early cotton armor of the former dynasty, in order to cope with the firearms of the Ming Dynasty, the quality is really not said.
Of course, it is also a product that conforms to the times, after all, there were few firearms in the face of external dangers during the Ming Dynasty, so the armor was mainly hard metal and hard leather.
However, the armor of the previous dynasty was cheaper to build, shorter in time, easy to wear, easy to move, and not much inferior in defense.
One sentence shows its advantages, seeing that the rain is not heavy, the moldy temples are not rotten, and the bird can not be seriously injured.
Therefore, it is a judgment to think that the defense of cotton armor is not as good as that of iron armor.
Of course, Zhao Ming was not stupid enough to think that this thing could carry bullets, and Boss Guo would have to listen to it.
Hanyang-made can definitely shoot through, but one thing is not wrong, the skin is rough and thick, and the kinetic energy after the bullet is shot through is insufficient, and the trauma caused to it is greatly reduced, which is convenient for rescue after the war, and it will not result in one shot.
However, the disadvantages of cotton armor are also obvious, and the defensive effect against sharp weapons is not as good as that of iron armor.
So Zhao Ming asked Boss Guo to get a hundred pairs of this kind of iron-armored belly pocket, which is equivalent to a heart guard to prevent fatal injuries.
Arrows are also sharp weapons, and unlike bullets, they have sharp cones on the front.
Fifty meters away from the arrow, the cotton armor protection is amazing, within 50 meters, the cotton armor protection against the arrow is greatly reduced, a hole in one shot.
And the Iron Armor Heart Protector is the best guarantee.
Bang Bang Bang!
Zhao Ming knocked on it and measured it with his fingers again, yes, this thickness is two centimeters thick, and the material is solid.
There is no need to think about the iron forging process in these years, it is estimated that it is also built by a small workshop, but fortunately, there is still cotton armor on the outer layer, whether it is a bullet or an arrow, after penetrating the cotton armor, it will stop at the iron armor.
"Boss Guo, I'm very satisfied with your goods, I don't know how to calculate the price?"
To be honest, Zhao Ming is still very grateful to Boss Guo, it is not common for such a conscientious seller to be in these years.
There is such a high product execution, I don't know that I think Boss Guo opened an online store in the future, what customers ask him to send, the main thing is sincerity.
"Chief Zhao, you have also seen that these things are made of solid materials without the slightest moisture.
And I will also tell you the original price, such a set of cotton armor, counting labor, the cost is ten oceans.
These pieces of iron are a lot cheaper, counting labor, one piece is two oceans.
The total of these is 1,200 oceans spent on me.
In addition to that, there is the ammunition you want, and a small number of muskets, which cost about 2,500 oceans.
But we're friends, and I can do less, even if it's two thousand three hundred oceans. ”
Boss Guo said, and there was another pain in his face.
This time, Zhao Ming didn't pay in advance, so when he heard this number, his heart twitched.
It's so expensive!
However, he also knew that Boss Guo definitely did not take advantage of himself, and estimated that the price was two thousand three, not to mention losing money, at least he didn't make any more money.
And right now, Zhao Ming only has about 900 oceans of small yellow croaker left in his hand, which is definitely not enough.
"Chief Zhao is a little embarrassed?"
Seeing that Zhao Ming did not reply this time, Boss Guo's face was a little difficult to look at.
Although he wanted to tie Zhao Ming up the channel, if he sent goods worth more than 2,000 oceans in vain, no one could stand it.
"Boss Guo, it's not embarrassing, but can you catch so many goods?"
As soon as Zhao Ming's words came out, Boss Guo was stunned at first, and then his face was overjoyed.
"Oh, Chief Zhao, this is going to be a presser business?"
Zhao Ming didn't refuse, but nodded.
"Chief Zhao, how big of a deal are you planning to make? As long as you are willing to sell, I want as much as I want, the price is fair, I can give you this number of horses! ”
Saying that, Boss Guo raised a finger, that is, ten oceans a horse, which is definitely a conscience price.
Although the horses on the grassland are about eight yuan, of course, Boss Guo did not lose money, although the price of horses on the market is ten yuan.
But many times it is in short supply, and the price can often come to about 12-15 oceans.
The key is that this is still an inferior horse, and the steppe horse is still a strategic material.
"I can give you five hundred this time, and I need a batch of goods for the extra money after removing the two thousand five hundred oceans this time.
This batch of goods is a batch of materials for the winter, food and clothing and other scarce materials, followed by another hundred sets of this kind of cotton clothes and iron pieces.
How about making up for it if it is missing? ”
Zhao Ming's request was not a problem for Boss Guo at all, and he patted his chest again and again to assure.
"Okay! As long as you agree, Sir Zhao, then I will do this deal. If you want more, I can eat it!
But so many horses..... I'm afraid I can't bring out such a little manpower, so you can send some people to escort one or two~"
Indeed, although this time Boss Guo escorted more goods and brought more people, there were only about fifty people.
With so many people guarding so many horses, who in the tribes passing by can't be blushing?
"Tell me first, which way are you going to go, and which way are you going?" Zhao Ming asked with a smile.
"Well, this.... Chief Zhao.... Naturally, it's east. ”
Boss Guo said that he was a little embarrassed, and in front of other local officials, he said this kind of thing, which is indeed quite magical.
"Haha! Boss Guo, don't be nervous, since you have shown sincerity, then I, Zhao Ming, will not treat my friends badly.
And you've not only been looking for deals with me all these years, have you? Do you know all these tribes in the vicinity? ”
Zhao Ming's voice was flat, but Boss Guo broke out in a cold sweat when he heard this.
"Haha! Chief Zhao smiled. ”
"I don't say it, you know it yourself, I understand what you think, you want to seek a safe, I want to seek a stable channel.
As the saying goes, thousands of miles of officials are only for money, I don't hide it from you, I came from Guanzhong, do you think I want to come to this place?
Maybe when people will be gone, naturally you have to think more about yourself, right? ”
"Haha! Chief Zhao is bright! I hear you to the point, yes, this man dies for money, and the bird dies for food.
There's nothing to hide from this kind of thing. ”
Boss Guo is also relieved, he does have trade contacts with many nearby tribes.
But in the past, he would not come forward in person to trade with ordinary tribes, after all, he needed to be cautious and cautious, and even needed these tribes to transport the goods to the Rehe area by themselves, otherwise he would not be at ease.
But it's different to make a deal with this Chief Zhao.