Yang Huanjin and Huang Xianrong glanced at each other. They had traveled extensively and seen many things, but for a moment, they didn't know what to say.
There were two other things outside the salt well? That … Were they talking about the salt well or the other two?
After a moment of hesitation, Yang Huanjin replied, "Li Dongzhu, why don't we talk about the well first?"
"That's fine. Did you come here because you couldn't find anyone?" Li Yi knew very well.
"Li Dongzhu said what we were thinking," Huang Xianrong added.
Could they make it just because they had the blueprints and instructions? It would be very difficult and would take a long time.
It would be best to bring the real thing back and have a group of craftsmen try it out.
However, the journey was long, and it was better to bring experienced craftsmen with them.
"Did you go through the official channels?" Li Yi inquired about the other party's situation.
"..." The two didn't want to say.
"Why don't you discuss it with the imperial court and see if they can send someone from there?" Li Yi refused.
When I asked you, you wanted to keep it a secret. You want to get benefits from me?
"The imperial court can't send anyone. We've already sent a message to the Minister of Works. The Minister replied that it's too difficult."
Huang Xianrong said something that was both true and false. The false one was that Wei Zhigu had refused, not that it was difficult.
"Oh, you went to Old Wei. He can't give you any manpower. Old Wei is digging wells for people because of the drought. The various weapon workshops in the palace are making use of the time to make tools."
Li Yi kept calling him Old Wei, telling them to stop pretending. You think you're amazing just because you can get in touch with the Minister of Works? I'm more familiar with him than you are.
Sure enough, the two of them were stunned. Old Wei?
Yang Huanjin was unconvinced and said, "We also know that. We're not looking for a way to get in touch with Minister Lu."
"Old Lu? Old Lu can't do anything about this. Old Lu is looking forward to the completion of the new house. He's busy with small things. The Ministry of Works won't go to Ziwei Province. "
Li Yi told them again that Lu Huaishen couldn't help them either.
After saying that, he drank his tea. Yang Huanjin and Huang Xianrong felt even more pressure. God, who was this young Dongzhu?
Staying in Zhuangzi, how could he know about the affairs of the Minister and the Prime Minister?
The two of them followed suit and drank a cup of tea. Li Yi refilled the cup and sipped the Kung Fu tea in small cups, pouring it out when it got cold.
"What about Prime Minister Yao and Prime Minister Zhang?" Huang Xianrong wanted to inquire about them.
"Old Yao is busy catching people and killing people. Old Zhang … What has Old Zhang been busy with recently?"
Li Yi suddenly asked when he was talking about Zhang Shuo.
"Dongzhu, Prime Minister Zhang is keeping an eye on the Sinongsi Temple. Isn't it spring?"
Taohong immediately cooperated. Just say something. How would she know what Zhang Shuo was doing?
"Yes, it's the beginning of spring. The compost used to cover the piles is all in the fields. Some parts of the piles aren't done yet, so someone has to help light a fire to cook the smoke.
Speaking of which, Chang 'an can't be compared to Shu's land in this aspect. Shu's land is still green in winter, which is really enviable. "
Li Yi began to change the topic, saying that Shu's land was good.
If the two of them continued, he would continue to talk about how good Shu's land was.
Anyway, he was not in a hurry. The place where they cooperated with to dig the salt well should have just arrived. Or not yet.
It was tiring to negotiate with businessmen, so it was better to talk to officials. When meeting officials, all they had to do was to give them ideas, and both sides would cooperate.
The businessmen were here for profit, so they would follow the usual business practices of negotiation.
Yang Huanjin and Taohong understood. Although the other party was young, he was very steady in his actions.
"Li Dongzhu, about the well digging, can we work together?" Yang Huanjin asked, letting Li Yi name the price.
"A full set of blueprints and samples, in exchange for 5,000 pounds of well salt." Li Yi named the price.
"Li Dongzhu, you see, now that the East and West cities are using it, as long as people see it, they will be able to learn it.
In addition, there should be blueprints in the palace. Your blueprints and things are obviously dispensable. "
Yang Huanjin bargained, telling Li Yi that he and the others had a way to get the blueprints.
The real thing was there, and they would know what was going on with just a look. Comparing it to the blueprints, it was simple.
Huang Xianrong agreed, "That's right. Therefore, the blueprints and instructions are not worth much."
"Ah? You can get it? Hehe! Sorry, if that's the case, how many Shu peppers did you collect last year? How many can you transport? Also, Shu mustard, I only want mustard heads. "
Li Yi had an embarrassed look on his face as he said that he wanted to buy something else.
Yang Huanjin and Huang Xianrong: "… …"
That's it? The well digging was over? What Shu peppers and mustard heads were he going to buy?
"Li Dongzhu, wait a minute. I heard that the craftsmen in your village are very skilled. Can I borrow a few dozen of them?" Yang Huanjin hurriedly stopped him and got down to business.
"There are no craftsmen, only blueprints and the real thing. Also, Shu beans are not bad. You should have collected a lot last year, right? Can you transport more of them over? "
Li Yi changed to another item and bought it. Because of the climate and environment, Sichuan's broad beans were better than other places, just like all kinds of pepper.
"Li Dongzhu, I can pay a high price to borrow some craftsmen. 100 coins per person per day, as long as they leave Zhuangzi." Yang Huanjin gave a price.
"Money? 100 coins per day for a craftsman? There are many good craftsmen in Shu as well. Why don't you bring them over, and I will pay 300 coins per person per day. "
Li Yi replied with a price and a request.
"Since 100 coins is not enough, how much do Li Dongzhu suggest?" Huang Xianrong followed Li Yi's words and asked.
"We will not lend them to outsiders, unless the Imperial Court forces us to do so. If there is an emergency and we need a large amount of military resources, everyone in the village will not hesitate to help."
Li Yi shook his head. He would not lend them. Zhuangzi was a treasure.
"Can we borrow just because we have official documents?" Huang Xianrong asked.
"Yes, official documents from the Imperial Court." Li Yi nodded.
"Li Dongzhu, I have a loan order written by Wan Nian County Magistrate. Li Dongzhu, take a look."
Yang Huanjin was happy. He took out a book from his sleeve and handed it to Li Yi.
Li Yi took it over. The book could be opened like an accordion.
Li Yi took a look and handed it back, "This is not enough. It says that we can borrow some craftsmen to help us make weapons. It did not say where we can borrow them from, nor where we can borrow them.
It's true that your ships and carriages are damaged and need to be repaired. But now that there are three unions of craftsmen in Chang 'an, it's not easy for you to find people. Therefore, you went through the channels and got an ambiguous item from the hands of the county magistrate. "
Li Yi knew what was going on. It had nothing to do with the salt well.
"We can borrow the craftsmen from your village. Why don't you ask Wan Nian County Magistrate Guan to come to Zhuangzi and talk to Li Dongzhu?" Yang Huanjin started to threaten.
What he meant was that if he could get the help of Wan Nian County Magistrate, he must have some background.
"If Wan Nian County Magistrate Li Yuanhong comes personally, I can still talk to him. But I don't have time for this Guan County Magistrate. I am busy!"
"Brother Yi, Brother Yi, are you there? It is not easy for me to come here. He said that he had discussed with you about picking tea. That's why he let me in. "
There were shouts coming from outside the courtyard. Judging from the content of the shouts, he was obviously complaining.
"Brother Pei, why do you have to be like this? Who would stop you from coming in?" Li Yi shouted outside and nodded to Yang Huanjin and Huang Xianrong.
He stood up to receive the shouts and both of them followed.
When they reached the door, both of them saw the person standing there. Their hearts ….. sank to the bottom.
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