It wouldn't be a problem for the duo to do something like this in the Abbasid Caliphate, Charax Spasinu, or Damascus. That was because as long as it was a profitable business, the Abbasid merchants would do anything. Jewelry, spices, silk, tea leaves, porcelain, ores … As long as they could think of something profitable, they would dabble in it without any reservations.
Even human trafficking was a part of the Abbasid Caliphate.
However, this was the Tang dynasty, and not everyone was interested in the ore and smelting business. The duo had chosen the wrong target for their actions.
Not to mention, how many people in the capital knew Sanskrit? Even if they had chosen the right target for their ramblings, the other party might not be able to understand their intentions.
There was no question that their actions were a loss to them, but also a loss to the Great Tang. Perhaps, they didn't harbor much hope for this trip from the very start.
Perhaps, they were already prepared to return empty-handed.
"I have to change everything!"
A glint flashed across Wang Chong's eyes as he walked out of the carriage. Shen Hai and Meng Long followed closely behind him.
"Greetings to the two masters."
Wang Chong strode over, stood behind the two, and respectfully bowed.
Hearing the commotion behind them, the two Sindhi Buddhist monks turned their heads around. However, when they saw that it was only a teenager, both of them revealed a disappointed look.
"Bolosavudo …"
One of the monks had a grim expression and repeatedly waved his hand at Wang Chong, indicating that he should leave.
They were rejected!
Shen Hai and Meng Long glanced at one another, and they could see the smile in the other's eyes.
From the moment they were in the carriage, they could tell that the two Sindhi monks had their own rules. Even though they were looking for people and there were quite a number of people looking for them at the same time, most of them would be rejected by them after asking a few questions.
Without a doubt, their young master was among those who were rejected as well!
The two of them were filled with curiosity toward this trip. But from the looks of it now, they had overestimated him. Their young master was still their young master, and he hadn't changed at all!
"So Young Master didn't come to an agreement with the other party."
"It's not that he didn't come to an agreement, but he probably didn't even come into contact with them. Young Master probably didn't expect to be rejected. "
The two of them laughed softly.
But in the next moment, something shocking happened.
"Why are you in such a hurry to reject me? Although I'm young, I'm the most suitable candidate to purchase your WuZi Steel."
Wang Chong's tone suddenly changed. With a smile, he spoke in a language that Shen Hai and Meng Long had never heard before. Sanskrit!
Shen Hai and Meng Long were stunned. The syllables and rhythm of Wang Chong's words were exactly the same as the two Buddhist's!
Their young master actually knew Sanskrit!
How was this possible?
Disbelief was written all over their faces. They simply could not believe their ears. Not only was his young master's Sanskrit not rusty, but he was also quite fluent.
It looked as if he had been learning for decades.
But the question was, how did Young Master learn it?
The two of them had stayed in the Wang Mansion for more than ten years, but they had never seen Wang Chong take on a Sanskrit teacher. No Sanskrit teacher had ever paid a visit to the Wang Family Residence.
Where did her young master learn to speak Sanskrit so fluently?
"You know Sanskrit?"
The two Sindhi monks were even more astonished than Shen Hai and Meng Long. This was especially so for the foreign monk who had ignored Wang Chong and turned his head away.
They had been in the Central Plains for a few months now, but this was the first Han they met who could speak Sanskrit in the Tang dynasty. Furthermore, it was an unassuming child who seemed to be in his teens.
This made the two of them feel a sense of closeness toward the child before them.
"Heh, can't a child know Sanskrit?"
Wang Chong asked calmly. He learned Sanskrit thirty years later in his previous life. At that time, although there were many people like him who knew Sanskrit, it was not rare. But at this moment, he knew that he was probably one of the few people in the capital who knew how to speak Sanskrit.
"I won't hide it from you. I am a descendant of Duke Jiu of the Tang dynasty. Based on your words, I am equivalent to the Kshatriya of Sindhu. In the Central Plains, there aren't many people who are interested in WuZi Steel and are able to afford it. I am definitely one of them. "
Wang Chong looked at the two Buddhist monks as he spoke. As he spoke, he took out a token, flashed it, and kept it.
"Do you see the two people at the back? They are the guards of my residence. Now, you should believe me, right? "
The two Sindhi Buddhist monks stared at Wang Chong in astonishment. To think that this child would know of the existence of the Kshatriya of Sindhu despite his young age.
But soon, their faces darkened.
"WuZi Steel? I'm afraid that you are mistaken. We aren't selling WuZi Steel, but Hyderabad ores! "
"Furthermore, the reason why we traveled so far to the Central Plains is to find a customer who is willing to buy our ores. Or perhaps a long-term business partner. Even if you can speak our Sanskrit, we won't agree to your request easily. "
The two of them said grimly.
"Ah?"
Wang Chong's face was filled with astonishment. This reply was out of his expectations. But what Wang Chong was more concerned about was another matter:
"Hyderabad ores? What you are selling isn't WuZi Steel but ores? "
"Un."
The two Buddhist monks nodded their heads seriously.
Wang Chong was dumbfounded. This joke had gone too far. He thought that the two of them were selling finished WuZi Steel. He didn't think that they would be selling raw ores.
But thinking about it carefully, the Hyderabad ores had only just appeared on the market. The name 'WuZi Steel' would probably only appear in the world a few years later.
In a moment of carelessness, he actually mentioned the name that would only appear in the world a few years later.
"Gongzi, the name 'Wuzi' doesn't seem to be from the Central Plains. This humble monk is knowledgeable and has been to many places, but I have never heard of this steel. May I know where gongzi heard of it? "
The first Buddhist monk frowned and asked doubtfully.
"This … I heard that Sindhu's Hyderabad produced an incredible WuZi Steel. I thought that you were selling WuZi Steel."
Of course, Wang Chong couldn't say that he heard of it in his previous life. Thus, he casually replied.
"Oh?"
The two Buddhist monks were surprised. In the end, Wang Chong actually called Hyderabad ores as WuZi Steel:
"Sindhu only has Hyderabad ores, there isn't any WuZi Steel. Gongzi is probably mistaken."
"However, the name 'WuZi Steel' is rather pleasant to the ears. If gongzi doesn't mind, we hope to spread this name. Perhaps, WuZi Steel can become the official name of Hyderabad ores. "
"I don't mind, I don't mind!"
Wang Chong hurriedly waved his hands. However, a strange feeling welled up in his heart.
In his previous life, Wang Chong had long forgotten how the name 'WuZi Steel' came to be. But from the looks of it now, he was about to become the official name of this precious steel.
This made Wang Chong feel as though he was personally making history.
"Thank you."
On the other side, upon hearing Wang Chong's reply, the two Buddhist monks smiled. Their impression of this teenager instantly improved.
"Masters, before we talk business, may I first take a look at the Hyderabad ores in your hands?"
Wang Chong suddenly asked with a smile.
"Of course!"
Upon hearing Wang Chong's request, the two Buddhist monks didn't hesitate and readily agreed. It was reasonable for them to take a look at the goods before talking business.
One of the monks raised his hand and soon, a black, ugly, and dirty metal bucket appeared in his hand.
"So it's here!"
Wang Chong was shocked. He had already noticed that the two monks were carrying a strange, black, and dirty metal bucket. It was obvious that it wasn't made in Middle Earth.
However, Wang Chong didn't expect them to hide the Hyderabad ores inside.
"Here you go!"
Sure enough, the monk reached his right hand inside and quickly took out a black, mottled, and uneven ores. He then handed it to Wang Chong.
Looking at the Hyderabad ores in front of him, Wang Chong's heart suddenly started thumping. The Hyderabad ores! He had finally seen such a legendary ores!
"I've finally seen it!"
Wang Chong stared at the ores and his heart was in turmoil.
Compared to its illustrious reputation in the future, the current Hyderabad ores were still unknown and unknown.
Wang Chong was willing to bet that even these two Buddhist monks might not know the true significance of the Hyderabad ores in his hands!
Xuanshui Street was bustling with people. Countless wealthy merchants passed by him, but not a single one of them glanced in his direction.
Wang Chong was well aware that if he hadn't appeared, the Tang Dynasty would have missed out on the precious Hyderabad ores.
"Hu!"
Wang Chong extended his hand and calmly took the Hyderabad ores from the two Sindhi Buddhist monks.
"So heavy!"
This was Wang Chong's first thought. The Hyderabad ores were much heavier than they looked. Wang Chong estimated that they weighed at least forty to fifty jin.
Even with Wang Chong's strength, it was still extremely strenuous.
"These two monks are very strong!"
Wang Chong couldn't help but glance at the two Buddhist monks. Previously, he had only noticed the Hyderabad ores on them, but he hadn't noticed their strength.
For these two Buddhist monks to be able to carry the Hyderabad ores on them as if nothing had happened, it was clear that they possessed extraordinary strength.
Wang Chong didn't pay too much attention to them. Instead, he quickly focused his attention on the ores in his hands. The Hyderabad ores that would shake the world in the future were now dark, mottled, and unremarkable. One could even say that they were somewhat ugly.
Just from its appearance, Wang Chong couldn't tell how different it was from other ores.
From this point, it was no wonder that the Hyderabad ores were a pearl of the Tang dynasty. Despite the many scholars and geniuses of the Tang dynasty, not a single one of them was able to sense its value.
But Wang Chong knew that the significance of this ores was incomparable to any other ores in the world.
This was the sharpest and most perfect material for weapons in the world!
"The ores in the Hyderabad Mountain Range were only recently discovered by us. Its weight is at least three to four times that of other ores, making it extremely valuable. Just from this point alone, it is one of the best ores. "
The solemn voices of the two Sindhi monks sounded:
"Even though it's an ore, its iron content is extremely high. You don't need to go through any complicated procedures to extract what you need from it. If you need that kind of high-quality iron, then the Hyderabad ores will be even higher than your expectations! "
"Also, Hyderabad ores are extremely sharp. We once tried to create a saber, and it didn't require too much polishing to be extremely sharp. Furthermore, it could easily cut through other sabers. This is an extremely good material for weapons! "
"This is the first batch of ores from the Hyderabad Mountain Range. The higher the price, the more you buy, the more you will win our respect. You will be the most suitable partner for us to work with.
…
The two Sindhi monks explained by the side.
Hearing such a simple explanation, Wang Chong couldn't help but sigh in admiration. Based on such a straightforward explanation, it was no wonder that the two of them returned empty-handed. The Hyderabad ores weren't able to sell well in the Central Plains either.
In comparison, the explanations of the later generations were much shorter, but they were also much more beautiful and impactful:
The world's most beautiful weapon, the sharpest weapon, the nightmare of the battlefield with the most destructive power!
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