In the future, the most important basis to measure whether a country was powerful or not was the output of steel.
This time, the Zhangsun family seemed to solve the problem quickly, but Meton saw the biggest crisis of the Mo family. Since the Zhangsun family could cut off the iron supply of the Mo family once, they could do it again.
"The Mo family must have two months' worth of iron reserves and find a stable iron merchant to supply it. Only in this way can the Mo family deal with the crisis." In the Mo family, Meton said seriously.
Iron and steel were the food of industry. Other materials were easy to deal with, but iron and steel were the most important. What's more, the Mo family would need more and more iron in the future. How could they be controlled by others?
"Boss, now the Zhangsun family controls the majority of the iron, and other iron merchants have to follow the Zhangsun family's orders. What's more, the output of other iron merchants is very small, and the quality of the iron is very low. They can't meet the iron supply of the Mo family at all." Xu Jie frowned.
"If the output is small, the Mo family will help them to make production tools. If the quality of the iron is not good, the Mo family will help them to improve the technology!" Meton said generously.
Outside the southern city of Chang 'an, there was an exhibition stand beside the experimental field of the Mo family.
Since the Mo Skill Exhibition was changed into the Mo family's Food City, it was called the exhibition place of the Mo family's village. One was inside the city, the other was outside the city.
Today's exhibition stand was very crowded, and there were many distinguished four-wheeled carriages produced by the Mo family's village parked at the gate.
"Manager Feng!"
"Manager Jiang!"
"Nice to meet you, managers!"
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Xu Jie stood at the gate and greeted them one by one with a smile. If the business people of Chang 'an were here, they would be greatly surprised that the top managers of the iron industry in Chang' an were invited here.
The potbellied manager Feng of the Feng's Iron Industry hurriedly made a fist and palm salute to Xu Jie, "Manager Xu, long time no see. You are still as elegant as before!"
Today's Xu Jie was no longer the poor man he was a few months ago. Being the manager of the foreign affairs of the Mo Village, Xu Jie's status had risen to a higher level. Coupled with the popularity of the four-wheeled carriage, Xu Jie's reputation had also risen to a higher level.
The business world was more realistic than others. Whoever had more resources and earned more profits would naturally be famous. A turnover of a hundred thousand strings of cash in half a month was enough to beat all the managers present.
"Thank you, thank you!" Xu Jie replied with a smile. At the same time, he greeted the other shopkeepers politely.
Shopkeeper Jiang of the Jiang Family's Iron Shop was a tall and strong man with a straightforward temperament. He raised his voice and said, "Shopkeeper Xu, today we are not here to exchange greetings, but to discuss the Mo Family's method of smelting iron."
Hearing Shopkeeper Jiang's words, all the managers of the iron industry suddenly became silent. The reason why they gathered here today was that on the one hand, they were a big customer of the Mo Village. On the other hand, the messenger of the Mo Village had placed two pieces of iron in each iron industry. One was the original iron of the iron industry, and the other was the iron that had been smelted by the Mo Village.
The reason why the iron industry occupied a relatively small market in Chang 'an was that the scale of the iron industry was small. Another reason was that the quality of their iron was not good. Coupled with their poor technology, the iron produced by them contained too many impurities and the rate of scrap iron was too high.
Unexpectedly, after being smelted by the Mo Village, the iron turned into high-quality iron. Furthermore, the Mo Village agreed to teach them the method of smelting iron. How could the managers wait any longer and come here one after another?
Xu Jie smiled slightly and said unhurriedly, "Don't worry, managers. Since the Mo Family invited you here, we will not let you come here in vain. You should know that the Mo Village is most famous for the Art of Mechanism. Managers, mining and smelting iron is the most exhausting work of tools. A good tool can make twice the result with half the effort."
"Brother Jiang, don't worry. It's still early today. We can have a look at the world-famous Art of Mechanism of the Mo Family." Shopkeeper Feng smiled and made fun of Shopkeeper Jiang.
In the iron industry of Chang 'an, the Zhangsun Family occupied a large market. The remaining market was not much. The competition was very fierce, and there were countless dirty things between each other.
"Brother Feng, don't worry, why should I? As far as I know, the latest batch of iron from the Feng's Iron Shop is very brittle!" Shopkeeper Jiang said sarcastically.
Iron was brittle, which meant that it contained a lot of impurities. In particular, high levels of sulfur and phosphorus were a big taboo. Not to mention, iron ores had many associated minerals. In this era, it was impossible to remove them all based on eyesight.
"The iron of your Jiang Family is not much better!" Shopkeeper Feng retorted.
The other shopkeepers of the iron industry were happy to see the two make a fool of themselves. They were happy and contented.
"Don't worry. I believe that these problems will not be a problem after today," Xu Jie said confidently.
"Humph!" The two of them snorted. Thinking of the pure iron sent by the Mo Family, they could not help but feel anxious. However, they were experienced businessmen, so they could not help but suppress the excitement in their hearts.
"Everyone, please!"
Xu Jie cupped his hands and said.
Under Xu Jie's tie, the mining tools of the Mo Family appeared in front of the crowd. They were all shining with a metallic luster.
"These are all made of steel. When you are mining, you will definitely encounter some extremely hard things that you can't do anything about. I believe that with these tools, you will definitely be able to break mountains and rocks," Xu Jie said.
All the shopkeepers were overjoyed when they saw the tools. Not only did the Mo Family Village produce steel tools, but they also improved the original tools. With the help of these tools, the mining efficiency would be increased by at least 30%.
Although it was only 30%, it would be a huge number day after day, year after year.
"The Mo Family's craftsmanship is really worthy of its reputation." Shopkeeper Jiang took a steel chisel and tested it on a stone. He could not help but sigh.
After looking at the mining tools, the crowd stopped in front of a huge machine.
"Is this a pulley?" Shopkeeper Feng frowned.
Shopkeeper Jiang waved his hand and said unhappily, "If it is a pulley, then forget it. This thing is not reliable and often has accidents."
Pulleys had already appeared in this era. Although they were labor-saving, the quality of the rope was not up to standard. Once the thing lifted was too heavy, it would often break and cause accidents. The Jiang Family's iron industry had also used pulleys in their mines, but there were several accidents and they lost a lot of money.
Not only that, but the other shopkeepers also nodded. Pulleys were indeed not suitable for iron ore. If the iron ore was too heavy, it would cause accidents.
Xu Jie said, "What you are worried about is that the rope will break. But what if the rope of the Mo Family is as hard as steel?"
"Impossible? How can there be such a hard rope in this world? "Shopkeeper Feng shook his head and said.
The crowd also shook their heads.
Seeing the crowd's reaction, Xu Jie did not argue. Instead, he went forward and turned the winch, put down the rope, and handed it to Shopkeeper Feng.
"This is?" Shopkeeper Feng touched it and only felt a cold feeling. This rope was as cold as iron.
At this time, the others also found something strange. This rope was made of thin iron wires and was as thick as a finger. They could not help but click their tongues in amazement.
Xu Jie said proudly, "This is the highest craftsmanship of the Mo Family, steel rope. It was made by the most skilled person in the Mo Family Village, Shi Jingjing. It is as hard as steel and coils like a rope."
"The craftsmanship of the Mo Family is indeed unparalleled in the world. It can actually turn steel into a soft rope." Shopkeeper Feng picked out a steel wire that was randomly made. It could actually be coiled around a finger. He could not help but sigh.
Xu Jie pointed to the huge pulley and said, "Your mines must be deep underground and need manpower to carry it out. If you use this pulley, you will save a lot of manpower and material resources. Moreover, you will not have to worry about your safety."
The shopkeepers' hearts were burning. They only felt that today's trip was not in vain. There was actually such an unexpected surprise. With such a sharp tool, it was simply the biggest benefit of the mine.
"Shopkeeper Xu, the Feng Iron Industry will order five of these pulleys!" Shopkeeper Feng did not even ask for the price and directly placed the order.
"The Jiang Family Iron Industry will order eight!" Shopkeeper Jiang was not to be outdone. The Jiang Family Iron Industry dug deeper and had more mines.
"The Han Family Iron Industry will order three." The other shopkeepers were not to be outdone and quickly said.
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Soon, the business of the 30 pulleys was finalized. Together with the mining tools before, it was a big business. Moreover, this was only the iron ore business. Copper, gold, and silver mines, as long as it was a mine, it would probably be inseparable from the Mo Family's steel cable pulleys in the future.
"Shopkeeper Xu, this is really a good business!" Shopkeeper Feng said jealously.
Everyone also sighed. It was conceivable that the steel cable pulleys alone were enough to make the Mo Family's Village overflow with money. Not to mention that there was a tall steel cable crane next to the steel cable pulleys. They believed that there would be a big market for it in construction and docks.
However, while everyone was sighing, they did not forget the mission today, which was the Mo Family's method of smelting iron.
"Shopkeeper Xu, a straightforward person does not resort to insinuations. The Jiang Family Iron Industry is determined to get the Mo Family's method of smelting iron. Please name your price!"
In the reception hall of the sales exhibition, Shopkeeper Jiang could not wait to say. With these tools of the Mo Family, the output of the Jiang Family Iron Industry would certainly double. If they could get the Mo Family's advanced method of smelting iron, the profits would be doubled.
"That's right. Please name your price, Shopkeeper Xu." Shopkeeper Feng also nodded.
The other shopkeepers of the iron industry also nodded. For them, other things were not important. The only thing they lacked was the technology.
"Don't worry, everyone. Since the Mo Family Village invited you here, we will not keep it to ourselves. However, it is not too late to discuss after you have a look at this contract." Xu Jie said.
The shopkeepers took the contract and looked at it. They could not help but frown.
"100,000 kilograms of high-quality iron per month. This seems to be a bit too much!" Shopkeeper Feng frowned.
The other shopkeepers of the iron industry also nodded. Their output was not much. If they only supplied the Mo Family Village, they would almost have to give up other customers.
"Rest assured, everyone. With these tools, your iron output will certainly increase greatly. I believe that 100,000 kilograms of iron will not be a difficult task. Moreover, if you are willing, you don't have to pay for the Mo Family's steel tools, pulleys, and the secret method of smelting iron that you need. You can pay with iron. "Xu Jie promised.
"Pay with iron." The shopkeepers could not help but be tempted. If so, they could save a lot of expenses.
"Moreover, if you have a good cooperation this time, the Mo Family Village's method of smelting iron may be sold here in the future." Xu Jie added another big surprise.
"Really?" Everyone was shocked.
Xu Jie said, "This is what the boss said himself. Moreover, the method of smelting iron is a precedent."
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