Chapter 14 The enemy of the enemy is a friend

On the matter of Xing Tianjun's provision of materials to Li Zicheng, after a discussion between the two people, the price was basically determined. Li Zicheng wandered around and did not have the ability to process and produce weapons by himself, so the armor he wanted was finished product, not iron, so for Xing Tianjun In terms of current productivity, this is a very cost-effective thing.

After these two years, Xiao Tianjian has absorbed a large number of craftsmen in Shanxi. Now there are nearly 2,000 blacksmiths under his jurisdiction, who have been assigned to Shuangfengzhai Jiangzuo Camp, Dongye Town, Yangcheng County and other places for resettlement. All kinds of large-scale sheds have been built more and more, which has already met the needs of Xing Tianjun. Therefore, the surplus of productivity must be transformed into commodities, otherwise, just supporting these craftsmen will become a huge burden on the Xingtian Army.

The purchase volume of the Fan family and some merchants who have established links with Xing Tianjun is now not enough to meet the iron output of Xing Tianjun, so that the iron produced recently shows an excess state. If it goes on like this, it is a more difficult problem for Xiao Tianjian.

Although these surplus iron can be pulled into the mountains to be stored for future use, it is a waste to do so at present.

Li Zicheng sent Tian Jianxiu to talk about the purchase of weapons this time, which also solved Xiao Tianjian's current problem. Both sides took what they needed, which can be said to be a happy thing.

During the Taiping period, a good single knife on the market was the price of one or two taels of silver at most, but now because there are people everywhere who need these things, the price in Shaanxi has even been speculated to nearly ten taels of silver. Even if the price is so high, there is no market, and there is no place to buy it.

After more than a year, Li Zicheng led the battle in various places and grabbed a large amount of money, but there was no place to spend the money. With the money, he couldn't buy anything. So Xiao Tianjian took the opportunity to ask for three taels of silver for a single knife, and the price of one taels of silver for a gun head. Although it was not low, Tian Jianxiu listened. After that, I was still very satisfied and felt that the price was really fair, even if I agreed.

As for the delivery, Xiao Tianjian excused his limited ability. He could only transport the goods that Li Zicheng wanted to the ancient town wharf in Yuanqu. If Li Zicheng wanted to make a transaction, he would find a way to pick up the goods in the ancient town.

Tian Jianxiu finally agreed to this point. After all, Li Zicheng was born as a postman in his early years. In recent years, there have been many ways to fight from the south and north, especially between the mountains, Shaanxi and Henan. If he doesn't even have this way, then he is not Li Zicheng. In this regard, Xiao Tianjian believes in Tianjian The show will figure out a way.

Tian Jianxiu was overjoyed to see Xiao Tianjian's cooperation so much. When he ordered 2,000 single knives and 3,000 long guns, in addition, when Tian Jianxiu came, he saw a lot of birds equipped among the soldiers of the Xing Tianjun. After asking, he learned that it was actually made by Xing Tianjun himself, so he immediately proposed to want 500. The pole bird.

Feng Gouzi was very unhappy with Tian Jianxiu's request. He kept his eyes and hinted that Xiao Tianjian's other things were easy to say, but it was better not to sell it to Li Zicheng. After all, this thing is already the main weapon of Xing Tianjun. The number of Xing Tianjun's own equipment at present is only about 2,000. How can it be one? Give it to Li Zicheng for 500!

However, after Xiao Tianjian thought about it, he immediately agreed to supply Li Zicheng with 500 birds after a month, which would not delay Li Zicheng's business.

After negotiating this matter, Xiao Tianjian immediately ordered Zhang Chao to arrange the production of the list of weapons required by Li Zicheng, and told him not to discount the quality, to ensure the quality, and not to let Li Zicheng pick out any problems.

At this point, Tian Jian Xiucai was completely satisfied and thanked him repeatedly. The next morning, he left, brought the news back to Shaanxi, and quickly prepared the silver and the ship to make a deal with Xing Tianjun.

After sending Tian Jianxiu away, Feng Gouzi said to Xiao Tianjian unhappily, "General, this thing is our treasure. How can we give it to Li Zicheng cheaply? You should know that we suffered a lot from their anger at the beginning, and it would be even to give them face if we could sell them some knives, guns and sticks! If one day they turn around against us with the birds we gave them, then won't we be equivalent to raising a tiger?

Xiao Tianjian looked at Feng Gouzi with an unhappy face and smiled, "Isn't it just 500 birds? What does this mean? Since we are in business, we need to talk about business. Li Zicheng is our guest, so we should meet his requirements as much as possible!

You don't have to be too nervous. Although I promised to give him 500 birds, I didn't say that I would give them the birds we are using now. I will still keep what I should keep!

And today Tian Jianxiu did not propose to buy our cannon. If he offered to buy our cannon, I would also agree!"

After hearing this, Feng Gouzi asked puzzledly, "Why did the general do this?"

Xiao Tianjian slowly walked back to his yard and said to Feng Gouzi as he walked, "Now that you are responsible for the intelligence collection of our Xing Tianjun, you can't be as short-sighted as before!" You have to remember that the enemy of the enemy is a friend! Although Li Zicheng was a little obscene between us in his early years, we are like-in-law in the matter of fighting against the imperial court!

Throughout the current situation, Gao Yingxiang's capture is undoubtedly a good thing for the imperial court. All the rebels have been fighting against the officers and the army recently. If it goes on like this, the officers and soldiers will soon be able to free up their hands to deal with us!

And we are located in the mainland, and there is basically no financial resources to say. The only thing we rely on is the iron from Yangcheng! At present, we have to feed so many soldiers and horses, and so many ordinary people. We can't afford it without money!

And once the officers and soldiers commit a big crime again, it will take a lot of time for us. Therefore, since Li Zicheng has such a need, not to mention that he is now taking money to buy our things, even if it is free, I will take out these things and give them to him!

They are stronger at present. For us, there are only benefits but no disadvantages. The more they make trouble in Shaanxi, the less pressure they will be for us!

What's more, although the bird gun is sharp, sooner or later we will eliminate these birds. At present, the most important thing for us is to change the self-made fire gun into the army as soon as possible. What can these bird gunes do even if they are given to Li Zicheng? What's more, I won't give him the bird we're using now. I have my own consideration for this matter. You don't have to worry about it!

Besides, as long as Li Zicheng can trade with us, other volunteers can also trade with us. Li Zicheng is playing a sign for us. How can I not do such a cheap business?

Okay, think about it yourself! Even if you can't figure it out, do what I said! That's it. You can be responsible for the contact with Li Zicheng in the future! Meet their demands as much as possible!

In addition, inform the camp owners of the future discussion of Lianhuazhai for me, and these guys should almost rest! By the way, if possible, even Wang Chengping and Li Lingfeng would better let them come back!"

After hearing this, Feng Gouzi immediately asked, "Is the general going to make a big move again?"

Xiao Tianjian looked at Feng Gouzi with an excited face and smiled at him, "You also participate in this meeting, and you will naturally know!"