Chapter 184 Who's the More Shady Businessman?
"These are too expensive. I personally came to purchase military supplies, and this is the price you're offering me?"
"Danfeng, are you here to buy military supplies? You're clearly here to rob us. You have your own workshop, why are you buying from me? Four and a half ounces a set, that's the lowest I can offer."
After Qin Mo and Wang Yushi finished exchanging the alcohol production formula, everything seemed fine until Wang Yushi brought up something that sparked another argument between them, which escalated rapidly. They stopped caring about the direction of the sailboat beneath them, letting it drift, and focused solely on haggling over the price.
Wang Yushi was preparing to form a new Imperial Guard, which required a large amount of military supplies. The high-ranking officials' military boots, raincoats, warm clothes, and even their personal copper water bottles were all unique. Determined to build a new army, Wang Yushi naturally wanted to customize the best equipment for her subordinates. However, Qin Mo was really uncooperative. The original price of five taels for a complete set of equipment was reduced to four and a half taels, and he refused to lower the price any further.
"Whose boots are covered in brass buckles? Which workshop makes water bottles that can be used as cash? How can the Zixin Army show its prestige if we don't buy from you? You 'shady' merchant, you've corrupted all the soldiers of the Great Xia..."
"Do you know how many imperial guards and private army leaders in the north have complained about your army's extravagance and wastefulness? They're all a bunch of pampered soldiers and spoiled brats. That's bad enough, but you've also encouraged other soldiers to follow suit, all of them going to the commander to ask for new uniforms. How can we appease the soldiers if we don't severely punish you?"
Qin Mo looked at Wang Yushi, who was gritting her teeth and cursing, and felt a pang of grievance. All she had done was treat her subordinates a little better! If your Imperial Guards were short of money, they could wear tattered clothes and go barefoot! What did it have to do with her?
"Which leader filed this complaint against me? I'm going to confront him. If you can't afford it, don't buy it! So many workshops are copying it, why are they targeting me, a high-ranking official?"
Wang Yushi was furious upon hearing Qin Mo's words. She retorted angrily, "You, a high-ranking official, wear a new suit for five taels of silver. My workshop's cost is six taels. What about the other workshops? If I don't sue you, who else should I sue?"
"Holy crap...."
Qin Mo cursed directly. At the time, Qin Mo did not expect to make money by making military boots and uniforms. In order to ensure that others could have a share, he only made a portion each year and distributed the rest of the profits. He thought it was a win-win situation, but he did not expect to bring about such an unexpected disaster.
"Alright, I admit my mistake and will correct it. From this day forward... ten taels a set, no bargaining." Qin Mo gestured the numbers firmly at Wang Yushi, expressing his determination.
"You... dare?" Wang Yushi's expression became even more ferocious. They had just talked about four and a half ounces, but now it was ten ounces? She didn't think it was because she had said something wrong; she attributed everything to Qin Mo's responsibility.
Qin Mo cracked her knuckles as she threatened, "This is the sea. If the ship sinks, I can't guarantee I'll be able to carry you ashore."
Wang Yushi's rising momentum suddenly stalled. The surrounding waves had no effect on her, but the turmoil in her heart tugged at her heartstrings. On the North Sea, when she was on the verge of death, who carried her hundreds of miles, saving her life?
"Ten taels? Very well, I want one hundred thousand sets. It's settled then."
Wang Yushi dispelled her imposing aura, sat down calmly, poured herself a cup of cold tea, sipped it slowly, and spoke softly.
"You want to form a 100,000-strong Imperial Guard? You don't need that many people to protect the palace, do you? Aren't you afraid of being criticized?"
"Can't the Imperial Guards go north to fight the orcs? As long as I have money, what does it matter if I have a million soldiers?"
“Oh! Then it would be better to change the name, such as ‘Royal Guard’ or ‘Royal Infantry Regiment’. He shouldn’t always take the lead in everything; he’s gone too far.”
Qin Mo also sat down, tapping her fingers lightly on the table. After careful consideration, she advised Wang Yushi. The formation of an army of 100,000 men couldn't possibly be Wang Yushi's wish; she didn't yet have that much authority. This could only be Emperor Zhaowu's doing, with Wang Yushi simply being put in charge.
"I will consider the name. Your army's weaponry is quite good. Recruiting for the new army is not easy, and better weaponry can attract some ambitious people."
"Oh! If you want military equipment, just ask. I'll sell it to you at a loss."
Wang Yushi rolled her eyes at Qin Mo and said domineeringly, "I'm not short of money."
Qin Mo finally understood why he couldn't flirt with girls in his past life. All girls throughout history are the strangest creatures. You don't know how their thoughts jump around, and you don't understand what their hearts are made of. Maybe they're made of water, maybe they're made of iron, but they're definitely not made of flesh.
"I'll show you some military equipment samples tomorrow, and you can decide on the price!"
Qin Mo got up and began to adjust the course. The ship finally billowed its sails, the crosswind accelerated, and it headed diagonally towards Danshui City.
Wang Yushi watched Qin Mo busy maneuvering the sails, repeatedly wanting to speak but ultimately remaining silent, quietly feeling the sea breeze, counting the stars, and watching the land draw ever closer.
"Hey! Cut me another beef leg!"
When they saw the lights of Tamsui, Wang Yushi suddenly cried out that she was hungry, which startled Qin Mo, who was steering the boat.
"We'll be docking soon, and I'm too busy. There are a lot of reefs around the port." Qin Mo was telling the truth. There are indeed many reefs around Danshui Port, which is why Danshui Harbor is so beautiful at night, with illuminated lights everywhere.
"I'm hungry..."
Seeing Wang Yushi's persistent gaze, Qin Mo had no choice but to turn the ship around decisively, adjust the sails, and head west. She then went to the hold to drag out the biggest beef leg, intending to stuff this glutton to death.
But he didn't notice at all that Wang Yushi's eyebrows relaxed and her lips unconsciously began to curl upwards after the sailboat turned. She lowered the back of the deck chair, leaned back on it, crossed her legs, and squinted at the beautiful stars.
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