Convinced... This is the truth, and I will say it to your face! But after all, you are very good to me, so I will give it to you. What can I do next? I am a hen, under your hands,

You will never lay just one egg like this in your life, right? So what will you do if I come up with something new in the future? Just ask for it? To be honest, even if we have a good relationship, after a long time, this kind of thing

...If it were you, would you be willing?"

Prince Chen frowned, pondered, and nodded: "Yes, even if it were me, I would definitely not be happy."

"And!" Du Wei said slowly: "There are so many magicians on the mainland, and there are many geniuses among them! When the Magic Society was established, you were a little skeptical about the sharing spirit we created at first, but later, it was proved

, in fact, many magicians have their own exquisite research results, but they have never come up with them. So, in this world, besides me, Du Wei, there are naturally other smart people who can come up with more and better results.

Maybe it will be of great use to the country! But if everyone knew that I, Du Wei, had come up with something new, the royal family wanted it... Then there are examples like this in front of me, and others

Those hens that lay eggs, even if they can lay eggs, they won't give birth! Even if they do lay eggs, they will be hidden under their arms, and you will never see them again! Right?"

This principle is nothing more than a modified version of "killing the goose to get the eggs" and "exhausting the water to fish". If this is said to an overbearing monarch, such as the previous emperor Augustine VI, who is so mediocre and happy with success, it will be useless to say it. But Du Wei knows it well.

Prince Chen is a wise man, and these principles should be able to impress him.

Of course, if Du Wei were to play a little trick and temporarily fool the regent, it would not be impossible, but it would only temporarily solve the problem of hot air balloon fuel. What would happen next? When he asks for gunpowder, or

When it comes to the technology of other things, how can it be fooled?

Small tricks can only be used once or twice, and they won't work if they are used too many times. It's better to use this kind of positive principle to convince him, so that it can be solved once and for all.

Besides, Du Wei still has some confidence in Prince Chen. He is not a fatuous monarch, but should be considered a relatively smart and open-minded person.

Although Prince Chen was a little unhappy, he thought about it carefully and thought about it. He smiled lightly and said, "What you said is right. Well, in this case, you must have an idea in mind, right? There's no need to hide it.

Come on, tell me now. How do you do this business?"

"It's very simple. I sell finished products to the military at a low price. I can serve as a long-term supplier for the military and sell large quantities of finished hot air balloons to the military at a price lower than the market price to build an air force.

But... I don’t sell technology.”

Du Wei said, pondering for a while and said: "I can give the military a price that is about 20% lower than the market price, and I guarantee that the hot air balloon airships produced by the Tulip family are of reliable quality! But in return, I ask for three things:

The first is that you cannot default on my payment. Second, I require long-term exclusive supply rights, and I want you to sign a contract agreement with me in the name of the Imperial Regent. Business is business, and public and private should be distinguished. What kind of small business will I encounter in the future?

Land disputes can also have a basis for discussion."

Seeing that Prince Chen's face seemed to be darkening again, Du Wei quickly added: "This matter can be publicized publicly. I want this matter to be a precedent. There will definitely be more 'hens' willing to

The eggs are laid for you to taste!"

After adding this last sentence, Prince Chen's face looked better. He pondered for a long time, then laughed loudly and said: "Du Wei! You are really smart! Okay, even if you convince me! Let's do this!

However, since it is an imperial arms purchase, the quantity must be quite large. Are you sure you can provide such a large amount of goods?"

Du Wei said: "You don't need to worry about this. I'm also preparing to expand the production scale of my workshop. Since the military wants to purchase land in large quantities, I plan to set up another one based on a new thing I made in the northwest.

factory."

"factory?"

"It's a 'factory'." Du Wei nodded: "A business that specializes in manufacturing hot air balloons and related armaments for the military. Well... I have already thought of a name. Let's call this new industry: Boeing Aviation."

Then Du Wei immediately drew up a plan: it would not be too difficult to manufacture a hot air balloon. Du Wei even quoted a price immediately. According to the volume and load capacity of the hot air balloon he currently has,

Three levels were selected and the prices were set. According to the existing technology, the largest hot air balloon could only carry ten people. Du Wei quoted three levels of prices, from the highest to the lowest, which were eight thousand gold coins, six thousand gold coins, and one.

Thousand gold coins. And the key issue of fuel is also accepted by the military at the price of fifty gold coins per barrel of fuel.

After careful calculation, Prince Chen was eager to form an air force and issued an order for six million gold coins in the first year.

After talking about the hot air balloon, Prince Chen laughed and glanced at Du Wei: "You have already made up your mind, right? Well... then, you probably only sell the finished product and not the exploding cupping pot.

It’s technical, right?”

Du Wei smiled and said: "That's right. I'm also carefully improving the cupping jar so that it can be more lethal in the future. And I've already sold some to Governor Bohan of Nulin Province before.

Your Highness, if you ask the military to purchase from me, the price will be 10% lower than Governor Bohan."

After the two business deals were concluded, Du Wei was very happy.

Although the hot air balloon doesn't make much money... but fuel is a consumable! As long as your hot air balloon rises to the sky once, it will consume fuel! When you use it up, you have to buy it yourself! This consumable business is the most profitable

Yes! And the same goes for gunpowder!

It is almost equivalent to getting a weapons purchase order from the imperial military, and it is also the largest one. Do you still worry about making a lot of money in the future?

However, neither of them mentioned anything about the papal decree.

If Prince Chen didn't mention it, Du Wei himself wouldn't be stupid enough to mention it!

Prince Chen asked Du Wei to buy it because he didn't want this thing to spread, and he didn't want anyone to use this decree to get baptized by the Pope!

Of course Du Wei would not do this.

He has already thought about it. After all, isn’t your Pope selling this thing in the name of disaster relief? I will buy it in the name of disaster relief!

To the outside world, let’s say: Although Duke Tulip is not a believer, he is grateful for the Pope’s kindness, so he financed the purchase of this thing, which will be used to provide relief to the disaster areas in the south. But Duke Tulip is not a believer, so there is no need to ask the Pope for baptism.

.Just keep this thing as a precious souvenir for your collection.

Well, that's it.

The business matters were finished. Du Wei was relieved. Then he chatted with Prince Chen for a while, talking about the scenery of the northwest, and some interesting things about playing with the prairie prince when negotiating with the prairie people.

It finally got dark, and before they knew it, the two of them talked all afternoon. Just as Du Wei was about to leave, Prince Chen suddenly let out a long sigh.

A hint of gloom flashed across his handsome face. Du Wei saw it and felt something in his heart...

To be honest, when I met Prince Chen this time, Du Wei always felt that he seemed to have changed a lot, especially as his brows were a little more worried than before. It was obvious that he had too many things to worry about in his daily life. When he first met him,

At that time, Prince Chen was a young, romantic, smart, calm, and resourceful man. He was considered the first-class person Du Wei had ever seen in this world! But now, less than two years later, when he looked at him again, Du Wei always felt that he was

The brows were a little less free and easy than before, and the person seemed to have a little more... an indescribable feeling, which seemed to be mature or old.

Just imagine how free and easy Prince Chen was back then. He was laughing a lot, coming up with a lot of tricks, and killing his enemies! But now when you look at him, the smile in his eyes always makes you look a little more tired.

Seeing that Du Wei was about to leave, Prince Chen suddenly sighed and said in a low voice: "Du Wei... It's been a long time since I had anyone to say these words to me... Well, since you're back this time, don't be too busy replying.

We are in the northwest. Anyway, nothing big will happen in the northwest in the near future. Just stay in the imperial capital for a while and wait for spring. Then go back."

"...Oh?" Du Wei was stunned for a moment.

Prince Chen seemed to smile, but this smile was particularly weird: "If you stay, you can also enjoy the fun. Well... very few people know about this matter now. Villa and Delanshan both

I don’t know. In more than a month, at the beginning of spring, I will create a big show in the imperial capital for everyone to see!"

"Big excitement?"

Prince Chen's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he smiled as if he was very relaxed: "Du Wei, there is a question. You have always wanted to ask me. But you have always kept it in your heart and have no time to ask it...haven't you always been very kind?

It’s strange that on the day of the coup d’état at the Summer Festival, why did the temple suddenly send out the Holy Knights to help me? After all, my eldest brother’s daughter is the saint of the temple. From a relationship point of view, the temple seems to be on his side.

That's right, but why did the temple openly side with me that day?"

Du Wei's heart skipped a beat, but his face remained calm as he looked at Prince Chen quietly.

His Highness's smile at this moment is somewhat similar to that of the time when the coup was held and the eldest prince was killed with all his tricks.

He smiled gloomily: "Because... I promised the Pope something! This is something that the temple has not been able to do for hundreds of years!"

"...What?" Du Wei finally couldn't help but blurted out and asked.

Prince Chen's face was expressionless, and his eyes were even more absolute!

"I promised the Pope that I would be willing to accept his baptism in public, and then officially recognize him as my godfather! As my godson, I will perform the ceremony to him! The ceremony was decided to be held at the beginning of spring one month later!"

Upon hearing this, even though Du Wei was not very loyal to Prince Chen, he couldn't help but shout loudly: "Your Highness! This is absolutely impossible!"

Du Wei looked horrified and looked at Prince Chen in surprise, feeling even more absurd in his heart: Is this smart guy crazy? Can he make such a promise?

The divine power of the temple and the imperial power have been fighting for nearly a thousand years! The temple always wants to be superior to the royal family! But how can the royal family bow to the temple?

The two sides are fighting openly and covertly, and up to now there is no real winner.

But...who is Prince Chen??

He is now the regent! Although Augustine VI is still the emperor in name, everyone knows that Prince Chen is the master of the continent! Although he has not ascended the throne as emperor now, the position of emperor will definitely be his in the future!

With his status, how can he recognize the Pope as his godfather?

Are you kidding me? The majestic emperor of the empire recognizes the pope as his godfather? This has never happened in thousands of years!! In this way, doesn’t it mean that the status of the temple is higher than that of the emperor?

Du Wei's expression changed several times. Prince Chen is definitely not a fool. How could he not understand such a simple truth?! Can such a stupid promise be made?!

Prince Chen looked at Du Wei quietly: "Are you trying to say that since I am the future emperor, this is equivalent to the royal family bowing to the temple? The divine power overrides the imperial power, which will cause far-reaching harm to the empire?"

Du Wei's face was solemn: "Yes... I really want to say that. But I want to hear what you say more, because I think His Highness Chen I know should not be such a short-sighted person! In order to get the support of the temple in the coup, he actually

You are willing to make such a compromise that touches the foundation of the royal family! You are not such a person!"

Prince Chen seemed to smile and looked at Du Wei with a hint of warmth in his eyes: "Du Wei, you really understand me. I didn't tell Bilia and the others about this matter because I knew that once I said it, it would inevitably

It will cause an uproar. I have made sufficient preparations, stabilized the situation, and am in control. If I announce it now, I am not afraid that someone will take the opportunity to cause trouble. Du Wei... you can understand my intentions and difficulties, that's good! I didn't watch it.
Chapter completed!