Chapter 83 There is no harm without comparison [5000,
Such Italian cannon put everyone in the Zhang family in a state of excitement.
With such a powerful offensive and defensive weapon, the Zhang family's losses will be much smaller in the future.
As for the money, it is a bit expensive, but compared to previous losses, the price is still acceptable.
What's more, some losses can be recovered with money, and some losses cannot be compensated with money.
After Zhang Chi received the specific battle report, he went directly to Ning Chen and boldly placed an order for 100 Italian cannons and 10,000 rounds of artillery shells.
Part of all orders are settled in silver, and the other part is settled in equivalent currency.
"Master Zhang, this may be a bit difficult." Ning Chen expressed embarrassment.
Zhang Chi immediately said: "If it's a price issue, the head of Ningyuan will just say, I, the Zhang family, will never counter-offer."
Ning Chen shook his head and said, "This has nothing to do with price. It's mainly a matter of production."
Ning Chen immediately introduced Wu Ang's production to Zhang Chi.
Then he said again, "Who has placed an order with me now?"
After listening to Ning Chen’s introduction, Zhang Chi understood that it was indeed not a matter of price.
Now in front of his Zhang family are Baijiacheng, Chaoting, Dingguohou, and Prince Jing.
Further back is his Zhang family.
With the current output in Wuang, the amount of Italian cannon produced in a year is not enough for one company.
It can only be divided into several families. The fifth door of his Zhang family this time has already jumped in line for Ning Chen's sake.
One hundred doors, this is really unrealistic.
"Ning Yuan Chief, the artillery matter can wait. As for the artillery shells, Ning Yuan Chief, please see if you can help coordinate more." Zhang Chi said in a retreat.
"This is easy to handle. I will contact Taoist Master Yun Xuanzi later.
Now that he is short of money, he is very happy to accept such a big order.
Zhang Family Master, how many shells do you plan to bring in the first batch?"
Zhang Chi said: "Of course, the more, the better. I want as much as I want now."
Ning Chen:......
Ning Chen found that he had completely underestimated Zhang Chi's desire for Italian guns.
"Why don't we start with a thousand rounds? After all, we have to leave some to share with others." Ning Chen took the initiative to give Zhang Chi a number.
Zhang Chi nodded: "Okay."
After a pause, Zhang Chi added: "Headmaster of Ning Yuan, can you tell Taoist Yun Xuanzi for me.
If the shells can be delivered within three days.
I can add an extra 10% to the price."
Listen, this is what rich people should say.
Everyone is also a powerful force.
The age when Taozu became Taoist was even before Confucian sage.
As a result, the Taoist sect is doing so poorly now that they are all reduced to working for the Confucian sect.
However, Ning Chen felt that Yun Xuanzi would never care about the issue of face or not.
What Yun Xuanzi is more concerned about now is whether this ten percent of silver should be given to him directly.
That is of course impossible. As the general distributor, how could it be possible if Ning Chen did not exploit Yiyi?
"Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. I will contact Taoist Priest Yun Xuanzi right away and ask him to start working with all his strength. We will make these thousand rounds of artillery shells as quickly as possible." Ning Chen promised Zhang Chi.
Zhang Chi cupped his hands at Ning Chen and said, "Everything depends on the leader of Ning Yuan."
Ning Chen nodded, and then reminded Zhang Chi: "Master Zhang, Italian cannons are all foreign objects after all.
After all, the area it covers is limited, plus its rate of fire and other constraints.
As long as the demon clan launches a large-scale charge, there is still a chance to get close to Xincheng."
Zhang Chi nodded and responded: "Thank you, Chief Ning, for reminding me, I still know this.
I regard the Italian artillery more as an auxiliary, and the main force is still the students of my Zhang family."
Seeing that Zhang Chi could still carry it clearly, Ning Chen said nothing more.
After coming down from the city wall, Ning Chen directly contacted Yun Xuanzi.
"Taoist Master, there is an urgent job now, and I need you to lead the people from the Taoist sect to rush it."
Yun Xuanzi's reply soon came: "My Taoist sect is not a craftsman..."
Ning Chen didn't even finish listening, so he directly interrupted Yun Xuanzi and said: "The person who placed the order said that if it is completed in three days, you can get an extra fifty thousand taels. I have thought about it, and I will give you all the fifty thousand taels.
"
Yun Xuanzi was silent for a moment and said directly: "How much?"
Ning Chen smiled slightly and said directly: "One thousand rune shells will be completed within three days and delivered to Xin City.
Fifty thousand taels of silver notes, let the delivery person take them back.
The remaining profits will be settled at the end of the month."
"good."
Yun Xuanzi agreed and ended the call.
This result was completely within Ning Chen's expectation.
Traditional Taoist schools are really short of money now.
Finally, the Immortal Dao Sect was moved to Ning Chen.
However, because there is no money for expansion, the traditional Taoist sect has no ability to occupy the empty territory left by the Changsheng Taoist Sect.
I can only watch others carve up the sphere of influence left by the Changsheng Dao Sect.
So fifty thousand taels was already a lot for Yun Xuanzi.
Of course, Yun Xuanzi didn't believe that Ning Chen would give all the fifty thousand taels to him.
Ning Chen must have withheld his part.
So when Yun Xuanzi heard Ning Chen say that he would give all fifty thousand taels to him, he was not polite to Ning Chen at all.
After solving the problem of the cannonballs, Ning Chen contacted Wu Ang again.
Let Wu Ang think of a way to see if we can expand production capacity.
After all, it seems that his Italian cannon is too popular now.
Now as long as the production capacity increases, we will definitely be able to sell as much as we make.
Wu Ang said that he would find ways to solve the production capacity problem.
But Wu Ang now also encountered a problem, not too big or too small.
That means there is not enough money.
"Why is there not enough money?" Ning Chen really didn't expect that Wu Ang would encounter such a problem.
After all, none of the businesses I do now are unprofitable.
If you make money, you will definitely have money.
After listening to Wu Ang’s explanation.
Ning Chen understood what was going on.
The lack of money is mainly due to several reasons.
First, part of it was Ning Chen’s fault. Because Ning Chen agreed to receive holy objects as payment, many people used holy objects as payment.
Secondly, during the Shun Emperor period, business was almost at a standstill.
Now that it suddenly became active, the money was naturally not enough.
Third, Wu Ang now has an order in hand, but no one has given a deposit.
The combination of several factors resulted in Wu Ang's current shortage of money.
The problem now is that Wu Ang actually does not have money.
However, due to the liquidity problem of silver, the current shortage of silver has been caused.
"I'll contact your Majesty. This matter must be resolved at the court level."
This kind of liquidity crisis really cannot be solved by Ning Chen alone.
After all, although private banking is still money, it is fine for private use, but it is unrealistic to circulate it on a large scale.
There are still many people who are afraid of losing their heads.
After ending the contact with Wu Ang, Ning Chen took out another talisman.
After burning the talisman, a water curtain appeared in front of Ning Chen.
This is a more advanced image transmission talisman than ordinary transmission talismans, and of course the price is also very good.
One teleportation talisman is equivalent to the price of one hundred teleportation talismans.
But for Wu Zhao, it is still worth using one.
But when the screen appeared, the first thing Ning Chen saw was Sun Banban.
"I have met the Marquis of Dingguo." Sun Banban saluted Ning Chen respectfully.
"Sun Banban, long time no see. You are getting more and more energetic now. I look at you and you will live a long life. You will definitely live until death."
Ning Chen and Sun Banban are so familiar with each other, so naturally they don't have to worry too much when speaking.
As for Sun Banban, the most confidant person around His Majesty, not to mention the powerful person in charge of the government and the public, the general manager of the feudal government who would be polite when meeting him also liked chatting with Ning Chen very much.
For no other reason than comfort and freedom.
"Uncle Champion is joking. I wonder what Uncle Champion wants to do with this old slave?"
"I'm not looking for you, Banban, I just want to discuss some business with His Majesty," Ning Chen said to Sun Banban.
"Uncle Champion, His Majesty is reviewing the memorial. Uncle Champion may need to wait for a while." Sun Banban said to Ning Chen.
"Sun Banban, my business is much more important than those memorials. Sun Banban, please inform me, my matter is related to the country and the country and cannot wait." Ning Chen said seriously.
What Ning Chen wants to say is important.
On the other hand, Ning Chen didn't want to waste another teleportation talisman. He was short of money and this thing was quite expensive.
Sun Banban was not sure whether what Ning Chen said was true or false, but Sun Banban would not make his own decisions.
It’s better to go ask Wu Zhao for instructions.
Not much time passed, and Wu Zhao, who was sitting behind the desk, wearing bright yellow uniforms and still having the same busty figure, appeared in the water curtain.
Just by looking at his figure, we can tell that Wu Zhao, the emperor, shouldn't be too tired to be the emperor.
Not thin at all.
"Your Majesty, Ning Chen, see you, long live your Majesty, long live, long live your Majesty." Ning Chen said seriously.
"Okay, I don't have to do this nonsense with you. What do you want from me?" Wu Zhao was too lazy to act with Ning Chen.
"Your Majesty, I plan to give you a sum of money. I may also need you to print some money." The teleportation talisman has a time limit, so Ning Chen didn't ramble too much.
Wu Zhao's heart moved and he immediately asked Ning Chen: "You want to lend me money, what are you going to ask me to use as a voucher and guarantee?"
Ning Chen said: "If Your Majesty guarantees it, Your Majesty himself can guarantee it.
As long as your Majesty is still the emperor, I don't have to worry about the guarantee.
As for the collateral, just use the future tax revenue of our Wu Dynasty as collateral for me.
It is certain that there will be a bumper harvest of food every year from now on.
Even if Your Majesty exempts you from taxes on food, taxes on other aspects will inevitably rise.
So just use future taxes to guarantee it to me.
Does your Majesty think this is okay?"
Wu Zhao pondered for a moment and said: "You want to tell me that I can also use future taxes as a guarantee to print a batch of banknotes.
Then put this batch of banknotes on the market for circulation."
Talking to smart people saves effort.
This is what Ning Chen wanted to express.
"Your Majesty is Holy Ming."
Wu Zhao thought for a while and then said: "This method has never been used before.
But it's not impossible.
After all, previous generations had never had the opportunity to rapidly increase food production.
Based on the continuous increase in grain production, we will ensure a stable increase in taxes in the future.
Then use this future money as collateral to print today's banknotes.
In theory it works.
Your method has indeed solved the problem that has been bothering me for several days.
The issue of insufficient money has often been mentioned in the memorials that have been published recently.
If this happens, the imperial court will have some vitality."
Ning Chen picked up the plane and reminded Wu Zhao: "Your Majesty, this method is feasible.
But it cannot be abused, otherwise, there will be too much money in the market and the money will be worthless.
Especially things like banknotes, which are different from silver.
You have got the money, it is a real thing.
The banknotes are different, in case someone actually takes the banknotes and exchanges them for silver.
When there is no money, it will be even more troublesome."
Wu Zhao nodded: "You are right. Banknotes cannot be issued indiscriminately.
Even if you want to issue some extra money, you must have a certain amount of silver as a reserve."
"That's it." Seeing that Wu Zhao understood, Ning Chen felt relieved.
Wu Zhao looked at Ning Chen and asked, "What are you planning to lend me?"
Ning Chen nodded and said: "Yes. What I intend to lend to His Majesty is silver. With my batch of silver, Your Majesty can issue at least half more silver notes."
After a pause, Ning Chen added: "But after I lend you the money, Your Majesty, you still have to pay a deposit to Wu Ang first.
Otherwise, Wuang will not be able to continue producing Italian artillery."
"Since Your Majesty mentioned the Italian artillery, I will say a few more words to Your Majesty."
"I am in Xincheng now, and the Italian artillery won its first battle in Xincheng."
"The Zhang family placed a large order with me, and the money also came from the Zhang family."
"Looking at it now, our Wu Dynasty is actually not short of silver. It's just that the silver is relatively concentrated in some places. I just use the Italian cannon to dig out these concentrated silver."
"At that time, all this silver can be temporarily lent to His Majesty for use."
This is also something Ning Chen has thought about.
Only in this way can the entire system circulate and flow.
Only then could the economy of the Wu Dynasty develop rapidly.
Otherwise, deflation is just around the corner.
"After you get the money, directly order someone to send it to the capital.
I will have someone print the banknote and then give Wu Ang a deposit directly."
Wu Zhao also understood Ning Chen's plan, so he agreed very happily.
After the two people said this, the time for passing the talisman had just arrived.
Watching the water curtain disappear, a smile appeared on Wu Zhao's lips.
"Your Majesty, Champion Bo Zhen is your Majesty's lucky general.
I think your Majesty has been troubled by this money matter for several days.
With just a few words, Uncle Champion resolved the money matter directly for His Majesty."
Sun Banban said from the side.
Wu Zhao turned to Sun Banban and asked: "Banban, do you understand Uncle Champion's plan?"
Sun Banban shook his head and said, "This old slave really didn't understand.
But since His Majesty is smiling, I venture to guess that this matter must have been resolved."
Wu Zhao, who was in a good mood, did not blame Sun Banban for speculating on the holy will.
"Yes, Ning Chen's method has indeed solved my biggest headache."
After finishing speaking, Wu Zhao said to Sun Banban: "Banban, go and bring Lu Gao into the palace.
I need to discuss some specific matters with Lu Gao."
"yes."
…
In Xincheng, after Ning Chen ended his contact with Wu Zhao.
I also contacted Guo Xin from Baijiacheng.
Although I just contacted Yun Xuanzi.
However, Yun Xuanzi was not responsible for the specific operations of Baijia City, so Ning Chen did not ask Yunxuanzi about Baijia City.
Because even if asked, it would be difficult for Yun Xuanzi to tell you.
After confirming with Guo Xin that Baijiacheng is safe and sound.
Ning Chen then stood up and walked out of his room.
After stretching, Ning Chen looked at Fang Xiong who was guarding the door and said, "General Fang, you won't be bored soon.
Yu Yuan did not turn back to Baijia City. Presumably, they rushed directly to Luanzhou.
When General Fang wants to perform, I will never stop him."
After hearing Ning Chen's words, Fang Xiong couldn't help but blazing flames burned in his eyes.
However, Fang Xiong still asked: "Who will protect your safety?"
"Don't worry, General Fang, I won't leave Xincheng even half a step before you come back.
There is an ancestor of the Zhang family in Xin City, so as long as the second rank doesn't come to kill me, I believe I don't have to worry about my safety in Xin City."
Fang Xiong nodded and said, "Okay."
Ning Chen's guess was good.
Tens of thousands of people from Yuyuan Demon Kingdom, after seeing the calligraphy treasure left by Ning Chen for them.
He came directly to Luanzhou.
Their vanguard has actually contacted the demon country that attacked Li City.
The Yuyuan Demon Kingdom is one of the top clans among the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdoms.
Even if the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom attacking Li City now belongs to the Tiger Clan.
But facing the Yuyuan Demon Kingdom, they did not dare to refuse anything.
What's more, they have already contacted the Tiger Clan, and the Tiger Clan's request is for them to fully cooperate with Yu Yuan's actions in Luanzhou.
With the above instructions, plus the powerful Yu Yuan.
It made them feel that capturing Luanzhou was definitely just around the corner.
Of course, the envoy of the Yuyuan Demon Kingdom will not just summon an attacking demon nation.
Yu Yuan sent people to all the demon kingdoms that attacked Luanzhou.
Because his next actions require the cooperation of everyone.
At the same time, it launches an attack in Luanzhou. In this way, it can attack Licheng head-on.
Let the people of the Zhu family see what the etiquette of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom is.
After all, there are so many Yuyuan that it is impossible to hide their whereabouts.
Therefore, the Zhang family had already received the news as soon as the Yuyuan Demon Kingdom's army approached Luanzhou.
The Zhu family also received the news.
After receiving the news, Zhu Zhengting immediately summoned all the elders in the family to discuss the next defensive counterattack.
After a family meeting, Zhu Zhengting discovered that although everyone said nothing, the expressions on everyone's face were clearly written.
They want the Italian cannon that Ning Chen provided to the Zhang family.
They already knew the performance of the Italian artillery in the Zhang family.