"Fan Tong, what do you think of Baling City?" Ye Xuan did not express his intention immediately, but instead first pulled the topic on Baling City, the eastern province that was in trade with Heishui City.

"Strong, rich, with sufficient soldiers and food!" Fan Tong didn't quite understand the lord's words, but just answered very realistically.

"How does Yaskawa Castle compare to it?"

"If the master asks about trade, his subordinates believe that even ten Yaskawa Castles are not as good as one Baling City. If it is included in the entire Eastern Parallel Province, let alone."

“What if it’s not just about commerce?”

"The Eastern Parallel Province is responsible for seizing the east of the Great Shang Dynasty. It has always been a key object of domestic care. The taxes paid every year are very large."

Although Ye Xuan asked about other aspects, Fan Tong said a few words and then transferred to business. After all, he himself is the director of the Heishui City Business Department and knows this the most.

"The taxes paid by Baling City will be returned as military expenses in the capital. This is just a formality. In fact, Baling City does not need any tribute at all."

"Haha, people only know how to envy the special treatment of Baling City. How can they not know how much ability you have? Only by shouldering the corresponding responsibilities can they enjoy the corresponding favors." Ye Xuan smiled faintly, and saw this very thoroughly.

"Although this statement from the Lord is very novel, it is very insightful!"

Fan Tong said in admiration: "If it weren't for the Eastern Paradise Province, our place wouldn't be so stable."

"Did you guess why I mentioned Baling City at this time?" Ye Xuan changed the subject. The protagonist of the conversation had appeared this time, and it was time to talk about the serious business.

"Please make it clear to the Lord." Fan Tong was born as a businessman, so he naturally knew how to respond.

"I want to raise the banner of Baling City to protect the development of the territory."

The flag that Ye Xuan previously showed, "I come from the capital, and there are people covering it in the country" completely took advantage of the geographical advantages of the emperor who was far away from heaven.

However, what is fake is fake, and it will eventually be exposed one day.

Yaskawa Castle not only broke the contract, but even forced the Blackwater City caravan to test whether the trump card in his hand was true or false.

Therefore, Ye Xuan thought of pulling up Baling City.

"Master, what do we have to attract the attention of Baling City?"

Fan Tong went to the Eastern Paradise Province to conduct trade. Heishui City's goods were indeed popular, but it was far from enough to attract special attention from Baling City!

"Of course there is!"

Ye Xuan clapped his hands, and immediately two personal guards walked in with a weapon rack, placed them in the center of the study, and quickly retreated after saluting.

"That's it, Fan Tong, come and have a look."

"These weapons do not seem to be unique to our Hei Shui City!" Fan Tong's eyesight was quite strong. He quickly swept it and said in surprise.

"Master, these weapons should seem to be standard weapons unified by the Great Shang Dynasty."

"Yes, it was me who asked the Industrial Department to create it specifically to let you present it to Baling City." Ye Xuan nodded and said.

"As an important combat force in the east of the Great Shang Dynasty, how could Baling City not know what the quality of weapons and equipment mean? It is not an exaggeration to even determine the direction of a war."

"Master, this iron ore refining and iron-forging technology are all important treasures of our Hei Shui City. If it attracts the covetousness of Baling City..."

Fan Tong was very worried about this. With the strength of Baling City, once it was taken care of by it, Heishui City would not even have the chance to struggle.

"The treasure...it's not the case now!" Ye Xuan smiled meaningfully.

Higher refining technology and wrought iron technology have appeared in the faith value store. According to Ye Xuan, the technology used today is on the verge of elimination.

Once the faith value is sufficient to be redeemed, the weapons and equipment of Hei Shui City will inevitably usher in a new round of upgrades.

However, the equipment made by the technology that he saw could be eliminated was already in the category of good equipment compared to the equipment currently in the hands of these indigenous people.

This is the biggest bargaining chip that Ye Xuan has the confidence to attract Baling City.

"But if you want to get the care of Baling City and don't want to arouse the other party's covetousness, you have to rely on your 3-inch tongue." Ye Xuan looked at Fan Tong and said jokingly.

"Uh... Please make clear to the Lord!"

Fan Tong was "humble" before, but this time he didn't know it at all.

As a businessman, he is naturally very good at speaking, but what should I say?

"You can try to put the conditions for forging equipment very harshly, and involve the blue mountains in various conditions, and say that it is impossible to do without these!"

"Of course, you have to emphasize the relationship between us and the mountain tribe..."

Ye Xuan was still confused after seeing Fan Tong's hearing this, so he could only give an example in person.

"For example, the temperature generated by charcoal during forging is not enough, and coal produced in the blue mountains is needed, but this coal cannot be dug just by wanting to dig. It is in danger of poisoning, so it is best to dig it with caves!"

"For example, the water source used in forging must be a certain mountain stream from the blue mountains, where the water source is the clearest."

“For example…”

Listening to Ye Xuan's examples one by one, Fan Tong's face was suddenly filled with admiration.

The Lord is the Lord, he is simply a business genius. He is so amazing. Why didn’t I think of these things?

Fortunately, the lord is the lord, and we have to take care of everything. If we focus on business, how can we do anything about our business department?

"Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining 100 faith points from Fan Tong."

Ye Xuan paused when he heard the prompt in his mind, stopped giving an example, raised his lips and said, "Once it aroused the interest of Baling City, you can tell us our conditions."

"Master, aren't we selling it directly to Baling City?" Fan Tong asked with a little confusion.

"Selling them can only be considered a business deal, and what I want to do is to become a business partner in Baling City!"

Ye Xuan's eyes flashed. He was definitely determined to win the huge protective umbrella of Baling City.

With such a large territory in the Eastern Paradise Province, the materials are definitely not comparable to Heishui City.

Using other people's money to make money for yourself is not a rare thing in Ye Xuan's hometown, and it can be used to learn from it now.

"Hei Shui City can become a military factory in Baling City, or even the entire Eastern Parallel Province!"

"They only need to provide the minerals required for construction and a certain handling fee. Whether it is weapons and equipment or agricultural supplies, Hei Shui City can be responsible for the construction!"

"Fan Tong, do you have confidence in this task?"

"My subordinates will do their best to complete the task!" Fan Tong said with a bright look.

Judging from his business perspective, all the conditions are ripe, and all he has to do is to push it.

After taking over the task, Fan Tong did not rush to leave and asked with some concern.
Chapter completed!