Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 619
This visit to Mingyi Workshop brought Mu Jing a lot of surprises, especially the assembly of the trebuchet, which is a great weapon for siege.

The trebuchet is very particular about craftsmanship.

The [-]-jin stone bullets of ordinary trebuchets are almost the limit, and the trebuchets used by the Mu army today can only throw [-]-jin stone bullets, and their damage to the city wall is limited.

Catapults capable of throwing [-]-jin stone bombs are probably only available in the imperial court in today's world.

The imperial court has always been the place where talents are most concentrated. When Mushan ruled the imperial court, there were trebuchets that threw hundreds of catties of stone bombs. The Heyi workshop under the imperial court and the Taiyuan workshop in Chang'an are both rich in these giant killers. .

But now these workshops have basically become the Chang'an court, which is why after the Xiliang army moved into the Chang'an court, their combat effectiveness will explode to a higher level.

If Mingyi Workshop can produce a trebuchet that can throw a hundred catties of stone bombs, it will definitely be great news for Mu Jun.

This also gave Mujing a greater reason to invest in Mingyi Workshop.

There is a reason for success.

Only then can Mujing be able to persuade the entire Minghou Mansion to squeeze out funds and invest here.

evening.

Mujing returned to the city and stationed in Chenggu Station.

Chenggu Station was built last year. Although it is not very luxurious, it is of a certain scale. A small courtyard is well tidied up, and it is considered comfortable to live in.

"My lord, the supervisor of Ming Yi Workshop asked Qi Ye to see him!"

After dinner, it was rare for Mujing to relax and watch the night, but the good times didn't last long, and Yiji came to report in a hurry.

"Didn't he go to Yizhou?"

When Mu Jing heard this, he was slightly surprised.

In Ming Yi Workshop, the supervisor was Chu Zheng, and Mu Jing personally recruited and assessed talents, and his family background was not among the gentry, and his ability was outstanding, so he could be regarded as Mu Jing's confidant.

Under the supervision is the supervision order.

The supervisor's name is Qi Ye, word Yunxiao, the owner of Chenggu Qi's family, the Qi family is the largest ore supplier of Mingyi Workshop, logically Mujing would not allow Qi Ye to be the supervisor, but there are always accidents.

At the beginning, because of the conflict between the Qi family and those veterans who were naturalized under separate households, he and Qi Ye had a bad sense.

Later, he summoned Qi Ye, but he changed a lot.

However, this is not the reason why he appointed Qi Ye as the supervisor of Mingyi Workshop. The bigger reason is that the Qi family's ore is willing to provide it to Mingyi Workshop at a price three floors less than the market price. This is Mujing's reason for enlisting Qi Ye reason.

He was not afraid that Qi Ye would dare to connect something in it, since the Qi family dared to pay such a high price, he would naturally dare to use Qi Ye.

"I heard that my lord was going to inspect Mingyi's workshop, so he came back from Yizhou without stopping!"

Yiji cupped his hands and said.

It is not top secret that Mujing wants to inspect Mingyi workshop. Now Mujing is the king of Hanzhong, and his every move must be watched by the people of Hanzhong. Unless his movements are top secret, they will be announced a few days in advance to reassure the people. .

"Let him in!"

Mu Jing put on a brocade robe, the current solar terms, winter has just passed, spring has not come yet, the weather is still very cold.

"Subordinate Qi Ye, pay homage to the lord!"

Qi Ye is a middle-aged man, his face is a bit tired, he looks like he has been in such a hurry, but his elegant demeanor is not compromised at all.

"Yunxiao, don't be too polite!" Mu Jingxu helped him a bit, pointed to the opposite position with a smile, and said, "It's hard work for those who live and sleep along the way!"

"Serving the Minghou Mansion, the subordinates will not suffer!"

Qi Ye knelt down and said respectfully.

"Is there any gain in Yizhou this time?"

"Only got one mine!"

Qi Ye replied: "But it is quite difficult to cultivate and transport back!"

"In whose name!"

"Currently, it can only be purchased in the name of the Qi family, but I have already identified the accounts and reported it to Xi Cao!"

"Yeah!" Mu Jingting nodded and slapped him: "Yunxiao, in fact, with the current supply relationship between the Qi family and Mingyi Workshop, it is not appropriate to enlist you as the supervision order of Mingyi Workshop, but talents are If you want to use it, if you don’t stick to any pattern, you can only let my Minghou Mansion seek greater benefits for the people, so I will use you, but your status is embarrassing, public is public, private is private!"

"This subordinate understands!" Qi Ye nodded.

Mu Jing knew that this was a smart person, just because he dared to recommend himself when he went to Nanzheng to meet him, it showed that he was different, he believed that Qi Ye could handle these things well.

But he still wants to give some instructions, some rules cannot be broken, and some friendships he doesn't want to break: "Yunxiao, the Qi family has a kindness with me, without the Qi family's help in advance, I can't build Mingyi Workshop, so I also hope that in the future Qi family Home has a beginning and an end!"

"The lord is righteous, Ye Daiqi's family is very grateful to the lord for your kindness!"

Qi Ye was quite moved.

If Mujing wants to eat all the resources of the Qi family, he has nothing to do, but Mujing can say this, which is enough to show where the bottom line is. As long as the Qi family does not make mistakes, Qi, the hereditary supplier of Mingyi Workshop The family is settled, and it will naturally lose money in the early stage, but just like the contract signed between the Qi family and the Minghou Mansion, within three years, the Qi family will provide ore for Ming Yi at a price of [-]% of the market price, but after three years, the contract It will be rebooked. The market price of the third floor is not considered a loss for the Qi family, it can only be regarded as a par price. After three years of loss, in exchange for a friendship, the Qi family has made a lot of money.

As long as Mujing does not fall for a day and can dominate Hanzhong, the Qi family is equivalent to the imperial merchants among the merchants in Hanzhong, and few people dare to move.

"It's just in time for you to come back. There is really something I want to discuss with you!" Mu Jing made tea himself, and the hot tea smelled fragrant on the desk. For Mu Jing, this tea was unpalatable Very, but relatively speaking, it tastes a bit better than wine. He doesn't want to have a meal with everyone. Drinking tea is still good.

"My lord, please order!"

"Have a cup of tea first!" Mu Jing poured tea for Qi Ye himself.

Qi Ye didn't seem very panicked, he had been reporting to Mujing for not once or twice, and he somewhat understood Mujing's temper. In terms of government affairs, he was a kind person. Clearly, as long as you don't involve issues of principle, even if you refute him face to face, he won't get angry, and you won't have a good temper anymore.

He took a sip of the tea, moistened his throat, and then flattered him a little: "I heard that Cai Jijiu has a unique way of brewing tea, which can make the tea more fragrant. My lord, I've learned this method with success! "

It is well known that Mu Jing is Cai Yong's son-in-law, and it is no secret that the present Mrs. Minghou is Cai Yan, Cai Yong's daughter-in-law.

"That old guy knows a lot of things, and this Marquis can't learn one or two!"

Mu Jing curled his lips, he was still thinking about one thing, teaching the master, and starving the young apprentice, obviously he taught Cai Yong the rules on the mahjong table, but it didn't take two rounds, Cai Yong taught him how to behave in minutes, now The lack of money in his small coffers made him feel very distressed.

"Let's get down to business!"

Mujing's face became serious: "Mingyi Workshop is going to expand, and I will invest at least 1000 million yuan this year. Now, I will also grant Mingyi Workshop the [-]-odd acres of mountainous land near Mingyi Workshop. Once the scale expands I'm afraid the Qi family can't afford the huge supply of ore, and this Marquis needs more people to supply us with ore!"

"My lord, bring the ore back from the outside!"

Qi Ye's eyes lit up, and he cupped his hands and said.

"Nanyang is the first choice, and then Yizhou!" Mu Jing said: "But it is impossible for Ben Hou to come forward in person. Ming Yi Workshop, as the number one workshop of Mu Jun's weapons, will make many people afraid, so I want to use the Qi family name!"

"The Qi family is willing to serve the Lord!"

Qi Ye said without hesitation.

This matter is of course risky, if people find out about the relationship, they can still get asylum in Hanzhong, but outside it is definitely a serious crime, if it is not done well, the Qi family's caravan will be wiped out on the spot.

But big risk, big reward.

If the Qi family wants to stand tall, it has to pay a price, and he can afford it.

"Don't worry, it's the head of the Qi family in name, but I will personally mobilize the manpower. The Qi family is serving the Minghou Mansion, and this Marquis will not see you taking risks!" Mu Jing comforted Qi Ye's heart, and said : "However, there are too many tricks in buying ore, and the Qi family needs to coordinate!"

"The subordinates will let the Qi family cooperate!"

Qi Ye breathed a sigh of relief, just using a name, this time it's much better.

The two discussed the details.

For example, the miners in Hanzhong were called together to form a supply chain.

For example, how the ore is brought in and how the escort team is arranged.

These have to be discussed.

Unknowingly, it's midnight, the sky is getting quieter, Qi Ye is also quite tired, he has traveled [-] miles today, came back from Jiange directly, non-stop, and discussed with Mu Jing for most of the night, naturally tired Unbearable.

"It's getting late, you go to rest!"

Mu Jing said very considerately: "For the rest of the matter, you can just send a copy of the memorial to Minghou Mansion!"

"As ordered!"

Qi Ye cupped his hands in salute.

Just as he was about to leave, something suddenly rang out again. He didn't know whether to say it or not, and he was a little hesitant. If he didn't say it, the opportunity would be missed, but he was a little unwilling. , will it be too late?

"Is there anything else?" Mu Jing saw Qi Ye's hesitation at a glance, and asked in a deep voice.

"My lord, I heard that the Minghou Mansion has a plan to build Chidao, I don't know but it's true?" Qi Ye still gritted his teeth and asked.

"Where did you know that?"

Mu Jing narrowed his eyes.

This plan is a big plan for this year, and it has not been announced in advance.

"It was passed down by Gongcao!"

Qi Ye said truthfully: "Nowadays, many merchants in Hanzhong know about it, and they also know that my lord is going to use Nanyang's merchants. My lord used to be the big shopkeeper of Jingping Trading Company. They all say that my lord treats merchants favorably. Don’t let merchants lose money, so some people are thinking about whether they can contribute some financial resources. They know that Qi Ye can serve in front of the lord, so they implore Qi Ye, hoping that Qi Ye can connect them with the lord!"

Mujing's reputation in the business world is even louder.

Although the Jingping Trading Company was like a flash in the pan back then, no one in the world paid attention to it. With the power of merchants, it was able to shake the chaos in Guanzhong. The food war in Guanzhong has still made many merchants laugh.

The Qi family is also a family of merchants, the largest miner in Hanzhong, Qi Ye dared to take the emperor off his horse to recommend himself, and Mu Jing's reputation in the business world was also influenced by Qi Ye.

When Mu Jing heard this, he immediately understood that Hu Zhao was probably going to make a big move, to make a big move ahead of time, and maybe the people from Jingping Trading Company would not be able to satisfy Hu Zhao, so Hu Zhao planned to bring in merchants from Hanzhong.

If this plan is to build four full roads, running through the entire Nanyang and Hanzhong, the scale and cost are so large that ordinary people can't imagine it. Without huge investment, it will never be successful.

"All those people?" Mu Jing asked softly.

"Nanzheng Yu's family, Shangyong merchants, Xicheng Han's family... add up, there are more than ten merchants!" Qi Ye said calmly.

"Since they have the heart, this Marquis will not refuse people thousands of miles away!"

Mujing thought of a good idea: "Yunxiao, tell them that in March, Benhou will invite bids in Nanzheng, and any capable merchants can participate!"

It is now the first month, and it is almost the end of the month.

After getting ready.

The bidding will be held in March, and those merchants from Nanyang have been prepared to enter the venue. As for who will get this cake, it depends on who is brave enough.

Benefits have always been accompanied by risks.

A merchant who dare not take risks has never been a successful person in business.

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Nanyang County.

Wancheng.

The weather in the first lunar month is still cold, the cold wind howls in the city, and there are far fewer people walking on the streets.

In a big house, it was quite lively.

"Dude, we haven't seen each other for years!"

"Since the disbandment of Jingping Commercial Bank, this is the first time we have gathered again in these years!"

"Hey, the government has been staring at Yan these years. We merchants who are closely related to the big shopkeeper dare to gather together. Isn't this a chance for Nanyang Taishoufu to catch them all!"

"That's right, if it wasn't for Shopkeeper Zhang, Shopkeeper Xu, and Shopkeeper Sun, they jointly invited me, I wouldn't dare to come to the banquet!"

"Brother Tan, do you know why shopkeeper Zhang and the others jointly entertained us?"

"How would I know?"

"Someone is a bit of an estimate, maybe it has something to do with the shopkeeper!"

"Big shopkeeper?"

Above the lobby, the protagonist has not arrived yet, but some shopkeepers have already chatted.

Most of these shopkeepers were the shopkeepers of Jingping Trading Company back then.

When Jingping Commercial Bank was at its peak, it almost included the entire Nanyang business community. Nowadays, there are not many merchants in Nanyang that have nothing to do with Jingping Commercial Bank. Even if Jingping Commercial Bank has been disbanded, its influence is not simple.

After a while, Zhang Heng in the head, Xu Lin in the second seat, and Sun Hao in the right seat came in from the outside.

"Everyone, long time no see!"

Zhang Heng cupped his hands and saluted with a smile.

"Meet shopkeeper Zhang!"

All the merchants hurriedly saluted.

After the disbandment of Jingping Commercial Bank, the leader of Nanyang merchants, Weihengtong Commercial Bank, Hengtong Commercial Bank's influence, even the Nanyang Prefect's House had to be careful, this is a behemoth that can smash people to death with a chaebol.

"sit!"

Zhang Heng had an extraordinary bearing. After he knelt down and sat on the seat, the lobby became solemn with a single sound, and all the shopkeepers took their seats one after another.

(End of this chapter)