Chapter 196

Cao Xueqin described Jia Baoyu as saying, "hate iron but not steel!"

Although it is used to describe people, we can still see the status of iron and steel in the eyes of the ancients.

Especially in the Tang Dynasty, the annual output of iron is extremely limited, and steel is even more rare. It is usually about five times the price of iron, and it is usually directly supplied to the military, usually with price but no market.

Therefore, when the four wheeled carriage made of refined steel in Mojia village appeared in Chang'an City, it would cause such a sales frenzy.

As long as the children of Mojia village point out that the shock absorbers of four-wheel carriages and the wheels of four-wheel trucks are made of refined steel, this business has almost become a success.

You know, in the Tang Dynasty, which monopolizes steel in this country, the four-wheel carriage with steel parts is almost as valuable as gold and silver in later generations.

While the carriage of Mohist village swept Chang'an City, the news that Mohist has the secret art of steelmaking has spread all over Chang'an city.

"The boss! The steward of the Chang Sun family wants to see him!" Xu Jie reported in the Mexican house.

"Chang sun's family? Are you sure?" Merton asked suspiciously. You should know that the relationship between Merton and Chang sun Chong is not good. Chang sun Chong has fanned the flames and pierced the needle for the behavior of the Mohist family twice in a row.

"If I go back to the east house, I have done business with the steward of the changsun family, so I naturally know the steward of the changsun family." Xu Jie determined that he is not only the steward of the changsun family, but also the steward in charge of the foreign affairs of the changsun family. He controls a large number of shops and businesses of the changsun family, and a large number of iron materials bought and sold by the Mohist family are the goods from the steward.

Merton thought for a moment. He didn't know what it meant for the eldest grandson's family to come at this time. He nodded and said, "let him in."

"See Lord Mo for your eldest grandson!"

Under the leadership of Xu Jie, a middle-aged man in royal clothes of about 40 came in and bowed to Merton.

"The eldest grandson is in charge of affairs without ceremony!" Merton said. Although it is said that the seven grade official in front of the prime minister's door, it is not necessary to pay too much attention to Merton's current position.

"I came here today to do business with Lord Mo," said the eldest sun.

"Business? The business of Mojia village is always in the charge of shopkeeper Xu. If shopkeeper Chang sun has anything to do, just ask shopkeeper Xu!" Merton wondered.

Xu Jie was also uncomfortable. Chang Sun Quan was really arrogant and went beyond him to do business directly with his boss.

Chang Sun Quan shook his head and said, "I'm afraid shopkeeper Xu and I can't decide this business."

"I don't know what shopkeeper Chang Sun said about business?" Xu Jie said displeased,

"The secret of steelmaking!" said Chang Sun Quan solemnly

Xu Jie was shocked. If he could supply steel, but he could do nothing about the secret of steelmaking, it was the root of Mohism.

"The changsun family wants the secret of steelmaking?"

Morton shrunk his eyes and looked straight at the outer room manager of the changsun family in front of him. Obviously, this steelmaking secret is what the changsun family wants.

Changsun Quan said proudly, "it's not want, but cooperation. The changsun family controls the largest iron trade in Datang. The Mohist family has the secret art of steelmaking. The cooperation between you and me is a perfect match."

Xu Jie couldn't help being moved by Chang Sun Quan's proposal. From a commercial point of view, it was a win-win situation.

"As far as I know, steelmaking doesn't seem to be a difficult task for the changsun family. If the changsun steward doesn't understand it, Mo can tell the steelmaking methods one by one. Mo will give lessons from whether it's 100 steelmaking or frying steel, even if it's pouring steel." Merton said.

Steel making methods have existed since ancient times. I believe it is impossible for the changsun family not to know these methods.

Chang Sun Quan shook his head and said, "Lord Mo, why do you pretend to be confused? These steelmaking methods are certainly not a secret to the Chang Sun family. What the Chang Sun family wants is the latest steelmaking secret of the Mohist family, that is, the high round stove in the Mohist village."

Merton was shocked and stared at Chang Sun Quan with sharp eyes. This blast furnace was transformed by Merton according to the local method of steelmaking in later generations. Although the quality of steel produced by the local method of steelmaking in later generations was not high, it was only in the case of eager for quick success and instant benefit,

The earth blast furnace transformed by Mohist school has already overcome these shortcomings, and it is much more advanced than the most advanced steel pouring method in this era. Moreover, it saves time and labor, and the tapping rate is doubled. It is the biggest secret of Mohist village.

Ordinary people only know that Mojia village has the secret of steelmaking, and the changsun family can clearly say the shape of the blast furnace. Obviously, there is a dark line of the changsun family in Mojia village.

"The eldest grandson family, do you know a lot?" Merton snorted coldly.

The eldest grandson was not ashamed, but was proud and said, "in Chang'an City, the eldest grandson family doesn't know many things."

Merton and Xu jiedun looked embarrassed. This snooping behavior of the Chang Sun family is extremely impolite.

"Lord Mo, don't be angry. The Mohists have the best steel-making secret. It's no secret in Chang'an city." Chang Sun Quan said without emphasis.

Merton took a deep breath and knew that this was inevitable. Since Mojia village recruited outsiders, some secrets must be hidden.

However, fortunately, the steelmaking furnaces are in the center of Mojia village. Outsiders can't restore the steelmaking method even if they see the shape. The real technical core is in the hands of the core disciples of Mojia village.

"There may be a misunderstanding between the elder grandson and the steward. Since the Mohists have secret skills, they don't always want to cherish themselves. When the right time comes, the Mohist village will be announced like a live fish secret skill." Merton said.

Of course, it is impossible to publish the steelmaking technology free of charge. The steelmaking technology is fundamental to the country. At that time, after Mojia village has better steelmaking technology, it will certainly spread this low-level steelmaking technology. It will also be selective, and it will kill them severely. Of course, these later words will not be said to Chang sun Quanming now.

"I think Lord Mo misunderstood! If Lord Mo spread the secret of steelmaking, the price of steel would not be much more expensive than iron at that time." Chang Sun Quan shook his head and said.

Rare things are more expensive. At that time, the blacksmiths in Datang will be able to make steel. The price of steel will definitely decline. Where will there be profits at that time.

"The meaning of the eldest grandson's family!" Merton wondered.

The cooperation the changsun family wants is to cooperate with the Mohist family at this moment. If Lord Mo agrees, the steelmaking secret of the Mohist village can be preserved forever. Lord Mo thinks about how much profit it will be if only you and my two families have steel in the whole Datang. " Chang Sun Quan depicts a fascinating scene. As the top family in the Tang Dynasty, what the Chang Sun family wants to grab is monopoly high profits.

"The eldest grandson's words are bad. My self-esteem is incompatible with the idea of Mohism." Merton shook his head.

"Mo Hou ye also must consider carefully, if this matter becomes, the Mohist will get the friendship of the eldest grandson's family, even the contradiction between the Mohist family and the Wang family of the public losing family, the long Sun family can also mediate from it."

Merton said with a smile, "you can't seem to do such a thing!"

With a smile, the eldest Sun Quan said without embarrassment: "as long as Lord Mo nods, naturally there are enough weight figures to talk with Lord Mo in detail."

The only people who can say enough weight in front of Merton are changsun Wuji and changsun Chong. Of course, this kind of thing can't be changsun Wuji, so only changsun Chong.

"Unfortunately, it's an honor for the Mohist family to make friends with the eldest grandchildren. The Mohist policy has been set, and it's impossible to change day and night." Merton sighed.

There are no eternal friends in the world, only eternal interests. In the face of the high profits of steel, even the eldest grandson's family can't help but be moved.

Merton didn't expect that Chang sun Chong was a public loser on one side and wanted to pay attention to steel on the other side. He had too much appetite.

Chang Sun Quan repeatedly persuaded Merton to shake his head firmly.

"In that case, the changsun family wants to buy a batch of steel from Mojia village." the changsun retreated and asked for the second.

"That's natural, as long as the eldest grandson's family doesn't sell or use these steels in the competition with Mojia village." Merton pointed out.

The competitors of Mojia village are only public losers. Now public losers are large-scale imitation iron pots and four-wheel carriages, and all they lack is suitable steel.

In particular, all the steel used for shock absorption is the combination of hardness and flexibility, which is the highest technology in Mojia village.

Hearing the speech, Chang Sun Quan immediately stagnated. He immediately knew that the intention of the Chang Sun family was detected by the Mohist school. He became angry and said, "can't the Mohist school eat alone?"

Chang sun's secret skill of steelmaking is really for the four-wheel carriage. The turnover of the four-wheel carriage in Mojia village for half a month is really amazing. Even Chang sun Chong can't help being moved by it.

Merton sneered at the speech: "the Mohists have developed their own steelmaking skills. It's right to eat alone. It doesn't seem to be a good habit for the eldest grandchildren to get something for nothing!"

Chang Sun Quan sneered, "although steel is good, it is also made of iron. Since the Mohists want to eat alone, don't blame the Chang Sun family for tit for tat."

"Don't be impulsive. The Mohist family has become the biggest customer of the changsun family. It's not just the Mohist family that will suffer the loss at that time." Xu Jie said anxiously.

"Shopkeeper Xu is wrong. The iron materials of the changsun family never worry about selling." changsun Quan sneered.

Whether it is the position of changsun Wuji or the monopoly position of changsun's iron firm in Guanzhong, the business of changsun's iron firm has never been worried. Without Mohism, isn't there a public loser?

"Does the eldest grandson family want to cut off the iron supply for the Mojia village like the Taiyuan Wang family?" Merton snorted coldly. These aristocratic families are used to taking advantage of their power recklessly for their own self-interest.

"It's not that the changsun family is unkind, but that the Mojia village has continuously purchased iron materials on a large scale. The amount is so shocking. Iron is an important national weapon. The changsun family bears the emperor's grace and naturally wants to share their worries for you." changsun Quan said proudly.

Xu Jie's face was also ugly. He thought of the scene that his Xu firm had no power to fight back in this power. He couldn't help holding his hands tightly.

Merton was embarrassed for a while. He was not an ordinary ignorant boy. The iron material recently purchased by Mojia village was more than enough to make 10000 swords. Chang Sun Quan used this as an excuse to block the iron supply of Mojia. He was not afraid to make trouble in Taiji hall.

"I hope Lord Mo will think about it. It's not easy for Mojia village to develop like this. Don't delay a good future. If Lord Mo promises at this time, the changsun family will guarantee the iron supply of Mojia." changsun Quan smiled.

Chang Sun Quan's meaning is obvious. If the Mohist family agrees to cooperate with the Chang Sun family, naturally these are not obstacles. If the Mohist village does not agree, for the sake of national security, it will only block the iron supply of the Mohist village.

"The supply of iron materials and the sale of steel products in Mojia village are recorded. They are aboveboard and not afraid of anyone to check." Xu Jie angrily scolded.

"It's your business to be afraid. The eldest grandson's family only has to consider." the eldest grandson smiled.

Xu Jie immediately turned his eyes to Merton. Unconsciously, Xu Jie has recognized Merton and regarded him as the backbone.

"Don't think about it, and the Mohists will never break their promise," Merton said loudly.

"I hope Lord Mo doesn't regret it." Chang Sun Quan took a deep look at Merton and turned away.

"Young master!" Xu Jie's face was pale, but he knew that the biggest selling point of Mohist carriage business was fine steel. If there was no iron supply, wouldn't the carriage business be yellow.

"The soldiers will block the water and cover the earth. Take this opportunity to make use of the previous contacts and buy more iron materials for use." Merton waved and said.

"It's all right if it's more expensive. Give priority to ensuring the supply of four-wheel carriages." Merton added.

"Yes, young master!" said Xu Jie.

Changsun mansion.

Chang Sun Quan respectfully stood in front of Chang sun Chong and told the whole story of the trip to Mo house.

"Mo family son?" the eldest grandson snorted coldly.

Chang sun Chong is different from Wang Zhe. He is proud, but he will not ignore interests for the sake of face. Moreover, he has a bigger heart. He is not only a four-wheel carriage, but also wants a share of the steel business.

"Young master, the Mohist family not only refused the cooperation between the two families, but also pointed out that the eldest grandson's family got something for nothing. It's really arrogant." the eldest grandson hated.

"Get something for nothing?" the eldest sun Chong was embarrassed.

Chang sun Chong is the top dandy in Chang'an City, but no one has ever dared to speak to him like this.

"The Mohists have the best steel-making secret skills. Whether to use the people of the court to let the Mohists hand over the steel-making secret skills." Chang Sun Quan said insidiously. As long as the Mohists hand over the steel-making secret skills, the Chang Sun family is sure to get them.

Chang sun Chong shook his head and said, "how can you use the same trick twice, not to mention that Mohist Zi has a good relationship with the military, just like the secret skills of live fish. Once published, which can replicate the miracle of Mohist village.

Once the secret technology of steelmaking is revealed, the changsun family can get it, and others can get it. At that time, it will be like the secret technology of live fish. Everyone knows that it is impossible to make huge profits with steel. At most, they can make hard money.

"Eat alone? I'll show you what eating alone is! The order goes on. The Mohist family has reached the upper limit for purchasing iron materials. After the flow direction of iron materials is not found out, the iron shop of the changsun family will no longer sell iron materials to the Mohist family. At the same time, tell other iron shops about it. I believe other iron shops know how to do it." changsun snorted coldly.

The changsun family is the most prominent person in Chang'an City, and the changsun Iron Shop accounts for 70% of Chang'an city. Other iron shops rely on the breath of the changsun family. In addition, the hats of the Mohists of the changsun family are not small. Naturally, they will not disobey the ideas of the changsun family at this time.

In a moment, the situation in Chang'an City rose again.