Damn, it’s like I took a pile of scrap metal and exchanged it for a pile of precious metals such as gold, silver, and copper. Anyway, I’m making a fortune, right?
So Liu Mang looked very interested.
"Oh? Then tell me about it!"
The fat shopkeeper was also very happy when he saw some interest on Liu Mang's face.
"Lord City Lord, our bank mostly holds gold and silver, but it's not very convenient to use. I wonder if you could give us some margin and let us..."
Although he left a final word, everyone present understood.
Everyone knows that when it comes down to it, gold and silver are the real money. It’s just that the current trend requires it, and the currency of Taoyuan is indeed exquisite.
If Liu Mang could make concessions, these banks would soon be able to replace gold, silver and copper with Taoyuan silver dollars. They have the ability and strength to do so.
"Well..." Liu Mang pretended to be in deep thought.
For him, even if he gave up half, he would still make a lot of money, provided there was a trading circle.
Liu Mang looked at everyone present and saw that they were looking at him with concern.
"I can give you a 3% discount, but I won't cover your transportation."
In modern times, anyone who could get these three points would definitely become the richest man in the world.
But this world is not that convenient, but it is enough for them to make a fortune, because they have enough gold and silver.
"Sir, our Nanyang City Jinjin Bank is willing to take over the Nanyang City agency at 2.5 points."
"Old Liu, get the hell out of here! My lord, Xin Jinqian Zhuang is willing to take over the Nanyang City agency for 2 points."
"Bah, Wang Laogui, you're trying to steal from me, huh? My lord, I'm giving you 1.5 points."
"My Lord, I have one point."
The two quarreled and then started fighting.
Liu Mang was confused. Are these two old men sworn enemies?
"You're all set!"
Then several guards pulled them apart.
Liu Mang said speechlessly: "I don't care how many you have here, we are all from the same city, but this is my price. You can discuss it and then go directly to the bank president for signature."
Really, what's so fun about watching you two old guys fighting?
But think about it, it would be fun if the entire Xiyuan Continent used my currency in the future, haha!
Liu Mang patted his butt and walked out of the bank. For him, as long as he could collect gold, silver and copper, it didn't matter who became the agent.
After leaving the bank, Yang Ziyang asked, "Sir, do you want to go to the industrial zone?"
"Go and see how our Industrial Revolution is progressing."
After saying that, Liu Mang mounted his horse and galloped towards the outer city of the east district with Yang Ziyang and several personal guards.
The East Outer City area is about ten kilometers in radius. A main road runs from the East Gate, now called the Inner East Gate, directly to the New East Gate at the fork in the road.
This road divides the outer city area into the outer city north area and the outer city west area, and the industrial park is built in the north area.
Now there are big factories such as perfume factories, soap factories, cloth factories, and wineries. The products produced by these factories are loved by people all over the world.
Since Liu Mang has no shortage of raw materials, small factories such as canning factories, bicycle factories, and instant noodle factories have also started production. However, these products have not yet been launched and have just started trial production.
After all, there are so many farms and ranches in Kada in the circle, it would be a bit unreasonable not to help. For example, a little bit of Wanjie Points can buy 10 tons of meat and food.
However, Liu Mang is still very confident about the sales direction of canned food and instant noodles.
As soon as we arrived at the entrance of the industrial park, a soldier came to report.
"Report to the city lord, there is an army outside the city, resting at the fork in the road, and they have sent someone to say they hope to buy some food."
"Oh? Yes, that's great!"
"Let's go and take a look."
This should be the imperial army that is beginning to enter Yunzhou to quell the rebellion. Liu Mang's eyes lit up and he turned into a businessman.
I was just worried about the lack of sales for canned food and instant noodles! Now here comes this big customer!
So Liu Mang immediately changed his route and headed towards the outer city gate.
Soon they arrived at the city defense camp. After entering the reception room, they saw a middle-aged man wearing the armor of a Dayan general, and several civil servants wearing the uniform of a fourth-rank official.
It seems that they are not the civil and military officials from Jinzhou. They should be newly transferred!
Seeing Liu Mang coming in, the middle-aged man in armor who was leading the group stood up and walked towards Liu Mang, bowing and saying:
"You are Lord Liu of Taoyuan City, right?"
"Haha, exactly. I wonder who the general is?"
Liu Mang also smiled and bowed with a warm attitude. After all, they were going to talk about business.
"Haha! I've been granted the honor of being appointed Grand General of the Great Yan Western Army. From now on, I'll have to rely on City Lord Liu for favors."
"Haha, no problem, let's just do something convenient for each other!"
Now that there is a new general, I guess the old general with white hair must have been demoted.
Hey, I let you mess with me, I'll cripple you.
Then both parties sat down. After the guards served each of them a cup of tea, Liu Mang said nothing and took a sip of the tea.
Meng En also took a sip of tea, but he kept glancing at Liu Mang from the corner of his eyes.
I wondered in my heart, was this the young man who had routed the Empire's 300,000-man army? He didn't look anything special! But appearances are not always the best guide, so I had to be careful.
Should I sell instant noodles for 2 cents or 3 cents? Never mind, I'll go to the factory and check the specifications before making a final decision, Liu thought.
"I wonder what General Meng wants to do with me?"
Hearing this, Meng En was stunned. "Why the hell are you pretending? This general has already stated his purpose."
If I hadn't heard that you have plenty of grain and it's cheap, I wouldn't bother with you, a small county magistrate. After all, I am a dignified and powerful marquis, a real marquis, although it's hereditary.
"This time, I, following His Majesty's order, am leading an army of 100,000 into Yunzhou to quell the rebellion. However, Yunzhou is mountainous and densely forested, making it difficult to secure food and fodder. Therefore, I have no choice but to purchase food in Taoyuan City."
"Please, City Lord Liu, please help me."
"Haha, that's easy, easy." Liu Mang pretended to be generous and laughed.
"I heard that the price of grain in Taoyuan is still five cents per pound. I wonder if the city lord can give me a discount."
Damn, you wish. It’s good enough that I didn’t break your bones.
If it weren't for the fact that your recovery of Yunzhou would help the economy of my Taoyuan City, I wouldn't bother to pay attention to you.
"General Meng, I can sell you food, but I can't offer you a discount. You can ask around. Apart from Taoyuan City, where else in Da Yan is food not over a hundred coins per pound, and it's still hard to find!"
When Meng En heard Liu Mang say this, he breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought that what he heard was all fake!
He was not someone who knew everything. In other places, even wheat bran costs 30-50 wen per pound, not to mention refined rice and flour.
I originally thought that if I could buy wheat bran for 10-20 wen per pound in Taoyuan City, it would be very good.
Fortunately, I sent someone into the city to inquire before coming here, and found that the price of grain in Taoyuan City is generally between 5-10, and the price of five cents per pound is still the refined rice with a slightly worse taste.
This surprised him greatly. He didn't expect that he had just tricked the city lord and actually got the goods out of him.
"However, General Meng, compared to those rice grains, I think there is something that is more suitable for you as military rations." Liu Mang smiled mysteriously.
"Oh? I wonder what City Lord Liu is talking about."
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