Good heavens! He Yunxiao exclaimed, "Good heavens!"
Nangong Jin had previously said there were "no supplies," but then he was able to produce equipment for 10,000 people.
The equipment for 10,000 people is no small amount.
A fine iron spear costs about five qian of silver, so two spears would cost one tael of silver. Ten thousand spears would cost five thousand taels of silver. Spears are slightly cheaper because only the spearhead is made of iron; if you were to use swords, each sword would cost two taels of silver.
Armor is even more expensive. The kind of armor for an ordinary soldier, covering the chest and back, costs at least two taels of silver. Ten thousand pieces would be twenty thousand taels. If it were the heavy cavalry armor of the Yan army, equipping a single person, not counting the horse, would cost several dozen taels of silver.
In addition to these, there were also provisions, arrows, cloth, etc.
The small Tingfeng Tower in Yanyang City had stockpiled tens of thousands of taels of silver worth of supplies...
No wonder Qi and Yan joined forces to forbid the Weiguo Armed Forces and the Tingfenglou Armed Forces; they could raise a million-strong army in no time!
To be fair, even if Nangong Jin were willing to sell all the supplies to He Yunxiao, given He Yunxiao's current financial situation, he would still have to think twice.
But He Yunxiao wasn't the kind of mountain bandit who was good at extorting money and demanding goods without paying. You get what you pay for, and Tingfenglou had also spent money to stockpile their goods, so he couldn't just take their stuff for free.
After much deliberation, He Yunxiao decided to give Nangong Jin empty promises.
"Ahem, Brother Jin. These supplies are indeed what I urgently need, but right now, I don't have that much cash."
Nangong Jin unfolded a sheet of white paper, and from somewhere produced a calligraphy brush, which he then dipped in ink. (Biquge)
“Young Master He, please don’t worry. If you don’t have cash, just write an IOU and you can use it on credit. You come from a noble family, so you have good credit.”
He Yunxiao looked embarrassed. He liked to take advantage of others, but he didn't like owing money.
"Brother Jin, have you ever heard of 'Daqi Bank'?"
Nangong Jin nodded. "I heard that it was run by the daughter of General Du Lie. The business strategy of this shop is extremely ingenious. The main building has written to inquire about the shop's situation many times."
He Yunxiao said, "I have some connection with General Du Lie's daughter, and she is currently looking for business partners. I see that Brother Jin has a kind face and looks like the kind of person who can cooperate with Daqi Bank."
Nangong Jin thought for a moment and then smiled, "Young Master He is right, I am indeed interested. However, Yin Jing is currently under lockdown, so it is inconvenient to go in. Let's wait until this war is over and then have a chance to go to Yin Jing for a face-to-face meeting. By the way, Young Master, please sign this IOU quickly."
He Yunxiao was speechless with embarrassment.
"Here's the thing, I have a big project and I'd like to invite Tingfenglou in Yanyang City to participate in it. These supplies can be considered as Tingfenglou's financial investment in the project."
Nangong Jin shook his head. "For such an important matter, I still need to reply to the Wei State's main building. If I do that, who knows how long it will take for the main building to discuss and approve it. Perhaps by the time the reply is received, the war will be over."
He Yunxiao tentatively asked, "Then I absolutely have to pay this money today?"
Nangong Jin laughed and said, "Young Master He, I risked everything to sell you these supplies. It's one thing if you don't pay in cash, but why won't you even write an IOU? Young Master He, fighting a war is like doing business. How can you do business without borrowing money? After you achieve fame and fortune, these tens of thousands of taels of silver will be incredibly cheap compared to fame and fortune."
He Yunxiao recalled the time when he founded Daqi Bank. It seemed he had never actually borrowed money.
He borrowed 10,000 taels from Mengbao and 15,000 taels from Youbao. Borrowing money from one's own wife is not called borrowing, it's called intimate payment.
"Okay. But I also need to buy other things, so I'll write you an IOU for those too!" He Yunxiao decided to start.
"Is there anything else you wish to buy, young master?"
"Sulfur, saltpeter, charcoal."
"Young Master He wants to make fireworks?"
"Yes, big fireworks."
...
When He Yunxiao came to Tingfeng Tower, he had no worries; when he left, he was burdened with a loan of 35,000 taels of silver.
However, He Yunxiao has already come to terms with it.
When you borrow a small amount from a bank, the bank is the boss. When you borrow a large amount from a bank, the bank is the servant, and the debtor is the boss.
Borrow money? Sure, I'll lend it to you!
At worst, I can win over Nangong Yu'er. Then the entire Tingfeng Tower will be mine. Why would I need to pay back any money?
...
In the afternoon, He Yunxiao returned to the military camp.
First, he ordered Pang Jian to lead several hundred men to Yanyang City to haul supplies. Then, he pretended to inspect the soldiers' training along the military camp. Next, he inquired about the progress of "hand grenades" production. Then, he casually suggested a new idea to Zheng Lei regarding the use of gunpowder called "landmines."
He Yunxiao slipped away until dark, then returned to Ruobao's place for dinner.
Xiao Xiao will outwardly remain with her brother Chu Fan. Therefore, He Yunxiao will only have You Bao and Ruo Bao with him for the time being.
The three sat around the table, while the two beautiful women, who were eating slowly and deliberately, watched He Yunxiao wolf down his food all by himself.
"Is Ruobao not going to eat anymore?" He Yunxiao asked, noticing that Ruobao had left a small portion of rice in her bowl.
"Hmm. I ate some fruit this afternoon." Ruobao put down the snacks and took out a handkerchief to wipe her mouth.
He Yunxiao looked at Ruobao's slender waist and flat stomach, then glanced at her bulging chest. He thought to himself: Ruobao eats so little every day, how does she grow so much fat?
The female protagonist probably doesn't have to abide by the law of conservation of energy.
He Yunxiao picked up Ruobao's leftover rice and ate it in one bite.
"Young master, slow down." Youbao ate in fits and starts, as she had to serve He Yunxiao his meal, handing him a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, or serving him rice and dishes.
After He Yunxiao finished eating, he rubbed his stomach and saw Ruobao wink at Youbao.
He Yunxiao: ?
Sister Jiang lowered her head to tidy up the table, while Sister Ziruo said, "It's getting late, husband, you should rest now."
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