"The Qin family actually wants to buy so many weapons!" Li Ye was very surprised and a little bit unbelievable.
"Yes, although Qin Qingxue is the General Changying, he has almost no military power now. It is just an empty title.
Qin Xinghuai is just holding a sinecure, so how could he possibly have any involvement in military procurement?
I think there must be something wrong with the abnormality. There is something weird about this matter.
The headmaster is not in the capital, so he can only come to consult with His Highness."
The shopkeeper of Moyefang said.
Li Ye thought for a moment and said: "Logically speaking, the military cannot purchase soldiers through individuals.
Of course, he knew how to lead troops into battle and build a personal army based on his own abilities.
It is not impossible to equip these people with weapons out of one's own pocket.
But it is a bit strange to equip an army of 100,000, and all of them are cavalry.
Our entire Dayuan Dynasty has less than 100,000 cavalrymen at once, so what do we need so many cavalry warriors for?"
"Your Highness's analysis is absolutely correct. Even if we want to prepare so many weapons, we must go through the Ministry of War.
No matter how you look at it, there's no way it could fall into the hands of the Qin family.
In my opinion, it would be better to turn down this deal."
"Don't worry, let me think about it for a while! The only person the Qin family can rely on now is Wushuang, and Yunlu Pavilion is behind them.
The relationship behind Wushuang is nothing more than the third prince and the crown prince.
They must be involved in this matter.”
Li Ye analyzed and said.
"Your Highness guessed it right. He did say he was working for the Third Prince and the Crown Prince," the shopkeeper replied.
"That's even more wrong! The Crown Prince doesn't control the military power, so it makes no sense for him to have so many military commanders.
Even those who support the Third Prince are military generals.
There is no need for them to buy so many weapons themselves.
At most, it's just arming an elite personal army." Li Ye said.
"Since even His Highness has said so, let's just reject this idea!"
"It's not that simple. If we really want to use our own army, it's fine. But using the soldiers from Moyefang can increase the combat effectiveness of our army.
But what if most of these soldiers are scattered outside?"
Li Ye glanced at him and asked with a serious expression.
The shopkeeper was shocked and looked incredulous: "Are they really so bold as to support the enemy?
If discovered by the imperial court, it would be a capital crime."
"The Qin family alone doesn't have the guts to do this, but if they were to become Wushuang, it wouldn't be that easy.
The last invasion of Annan was instigated by Yunlu Pavilion.
This time the barbarians attacked, maybe it was related to them.
Even if you refuse to build a platoon, they will find someone else.
It would be better to take advantage of the situation and accept the deal at a high price.
As long as we don't let these weapons fall into the hands of the enemy, that's all.
Let them spend money and get nothing in return. This is the best way to defeat the enemy."
The shopkeeper's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Your Highness is right!
You can paint some weapons with tracking spices, so that they can be tracked no matter where they go.
If they really want to secretly sell it to the enemy country, we can intercept it."
"Let's do it this way. Also, notify Sect Leader Mo! I want to see what tricks they come up with."
"Understood. If Your Highness has no other instructions, I will return first!"
"Hmm!"
Li Ye personally escorted him out of the tent.
"Master Xiao, I need you to take action on this matter. Find a few men to keep an eye on Wushuang, the Third Prince, and the Crown Prince.
Find out where they are shipping all these weapons.
It would be fine if we used our own army.
If they want to transport it to the enemy country, they must be intercepted," said Li Ye.
"Give it to me and you won't have to worry. I'll have someone report their every move to you immediately."
Li Ye nodded slightly, there was no need to say more.
That same day, the owner of Moyefang found Qin Xinghuai and told him that he was willing to take on the deal.
And within two months, all the weapons can be built.
However, the price given is 30% higher than usual, and because there are too many soldiers to be built, money needs to be paid first.
Qin Xinghuai was immediately furious when he heard the price.
"How can this be possible? The price is too expensive. If you make one knife here, you can buy three or four elsewhere."
I originally wanted to make some money from it, but I didn't expect that the money Wushuang gave me was not enough.
Not to mention that you have to pay first and then work.
The shopkeeper didn't care at all about his attitude.
He immediately retorted: "What do you mean by that? Who do you think we in Moyefang are?
If you want to save money, just find a blacksmith on the street to make it for you.
Can the weapons forged by Moyefang be the same as those for ordinary people?"
Qin Xinghuai was choked and couldn't utter a word.
“That’s true, but I have a hundred thousand long swords.
It's such a big deal, can't you give me a little less on the price?"
"Of course not. It's precisely because of the huge quantity that we can't get it cheap. I'm lucky enough not to give you a price.
Moyefang only makes fine martial arts. If you think it's expensive, please seek help from someone else."
The shopkeeper was about to leave after saying this.
Qin Xinghuai had no choice but to compromise first.
"Don't leave yet. I need to discuss this huge sum of money with my superiors."
"Then discuss it first, and come back to me when you're sure."
The shopkeeper didn't give him any face at all and just left after saying something.
The deliberate increase in price was intended to test whether he had any conspiracy in making these weapons.
Even though the price was raised by several percent, I didn't expect that no one would refuse it directly.
This further proves that there must be a problem here.
The shopkeeper has completely taken control of him.
Apart from Moyefang, no one could forge him 100,000 high-quality martial arts swords in such a short period of time.
Qin Xinghuai hurried home to find Wushuang.
His face was full of worry and sorrow: "My dear nephew, I have sacrificed my old face, but I didn't expect Moyefang to not give me any face at all.
When Moyefang heard that so many weapons were to be made, they immediately refused.
Qin Qingxue was extremely anxious when she heard this: "Why would they refuse such a generous offer? Don't they want to make money?"
"Listen to me! The owner of Moyefang said they only make high-quality martial arts.
Although our business is huge, it requires mobilizing too many resources, which may affect our normal business.
He rejected me as soon as I finished speaking.
However, after I had persuaded them, I specifically asked their leader for instructions.
Only then did he agree to build a scepter for us." Qin Xinghuai deliberately exaggerated the story to show off his ability.
Qin Qingxue breathed a sigh of relief: "Since they've agreed, this is a simple matter! Let's get them started!"
"Don't worry, I haven't finished talking yet! Although you promised to make 100,000 long swords for us within two months.
But the price they asked for was beyond our expectations, 40% more expensive than before.
This is more than three times more expensive than the long sword above.
I think they are taking advantage of the situation and it would be better to find other craftsmen to make it."
Qin Xinghuai raised the price by 10%, wanting to keep it all for himself.
As he spoke, he secretly glanced at Wushuang, wanting to know what he thought.
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