Chapter 49

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In front of the Qixia Kingdom's imperial capital and the Commander's Camp, Hussar General Wu Fanghai quietly watched the continuous delivery of supplies.

These were all donated by the princess, and the convoy stretched for several miles, including many craftsmen.

Although the princess was reprimanded, there was no reason to give up the donated materials.

A full 30% of the national treasury!

"With these materials, the victory will increase by 10% again!" Wu Fanghai muttered to himself with a high-spirited smile on his face.

Next to him, the prime minister asked in a low voice: "Old Wu, what do you think the odds of winning are?"

"Seventy percent."

"Tell the truth!"

"Half."

The prime minister was dissatisfied, "Old Wu, it's just the two of us here, are you interested?"

"Okay, that... 20%!" General Wu showed bitterness on his face, and the 'spirited smile' on his face disappeared without a trace in an instant, as if he had collapsed in an instant.

A 20% chance of winning, and an additional 10% is only 30%. The so-called 30% chance of winning is just cryptic saying "70% is sure to lose"!

The prime minister let out a long sigh, "Bring all the sons back."

"I will do my best!"

Just as he was talking, he saw a group of carriages creaking past, leaving particularly obvious ruts on the ground; the healthy horses pulling the carts were panting, and their temper was obviously on the verge of eruption.

General Wu was suddenly curious: "What are these cars pulling?"

"It's black iron, more than five hundred tons of black iron." The prime minister opened his mouth and said.

"More than five hundred... tons? How much?"

"Er..." The prime minister finally realized, "This is a new unit that appeared in Ninghe County. It is said that there is a Zhang family who said that it was too stingy to use 'shi' and 'jun', so they invented a new unit. unit.

One ton is equal to two thousand catties, one thousand catties.

Five hundred tons of black iron is 1 million catties. It is enough to add a flying sword to each of the millions of troops. "

"One million catties!" General Wu raised his voice by three points, "Let me see!"

The sheet was torn off, and General Wu's eyes were instantly attracted by the black iron from the Zhang family...

The prime minister immediately explained.

half an hour later,

General Wu took a deep breath, "I want to go to the Zhang family personally!"

The prime minister was stunned when he heard this, "You don't mean you want to go to Zhang's house and ask for black iron?"

"Don't worry about it!"

After General Wu gave instructions to his subordinates, he flew directly to Ninghe County.

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As the night darkened, Zhang Hao and his father Zhang Shengde had another busy day.

As of today, the Zhang family has acquired a total of three large and small shipbuilding workshops, absorbing more than 1,300 craftsmen and more than 5,000 family members.

The Zhang family's acquisition activities have finally come to an end.

During this period of time, the Zhang family acquired several small families that smelted black iron, small businesses that sold black iron, and harvested several mines.

It has almost reached the temporary limit of the Zhang family.

The embryonic form of a large family has already been initially established.

The screening, swearing, arrangement, etc. of follow-up personnel are all proceeding in an orderly manner.

Zhang Shengde took a Jingyuan pill and began to consolidate his cultivation, trying to break through to the Yuanying stage as soon as possible, so as to support this rapidly expanding family.

Zhang Hao and Zhang Han are protecting the law outside.

As for Dugu Junjie, on behalf of the Zhang family, he went to various places to take over shipbuilding workshops and craftsmen.

As the night gradually approached midnight, Zhang Hao felt a little sleepy and couldn't help yawning.

In the past few days, he has not been able to take a good rest. Zhang Hao participated in almost all the family affairs; Zhang Shengde also gradually handed over some matters to Zhang Hao.

"Little brother, go to sleep." Zhang Han said.

"It's okay, it's just that the spirit has a little errand~~~"

"..."

Suddenly, a guard trotted over: "Eldest Young Master, Second Young Master, City Lord Liu Jingming is here to visit!"

"Huh?" Zhang Hao and Zhang Han stood up in an instant, their eyes shining brightly.

What's the point of visiting in the middle of the night?

He was still politely waiting at the door.

Zhang Hao immediately made a decision: "Brother, you bring someone to protect Dad to practice. I'll go and see."

"Be careful."

"got it."

Zhang Hao walked quickly to the door, and as soon as he went out, he saw the city lord and the people next to him.

Zhang Hao couldn't ignore that person. He looked plain, but it seemed to cover up the brilliance of the city lord Liu Jingming. Gradually, Zhang Hao only had this person in his eyes, and Liu Jingming did not exist.

He is of ordinary stature, but has a majestic bearing. The gray hair and slightly old face tell the story of the years.

After being stunned for a while, Zhang Hao stepped forward to greet him.

The city lord smiled: "Scared. Let me introduce you, this is Hussar General Wu Fanghai, who is also the commander-in-chief of this Eastern Expedition, a million-strong army."

Isn't this the Grand Marshal of the National Army? !

Zhang Hao was even more surprised. The Generalissimo of the National Army came to the door in the middle of the night. What is this for?

Zhang Hao became vigilant, welcomed the two into the living room, served tea himself, and then carefully said: "Father is in retreat, I don't know if the general or the city lord is visiting late at night, what can I teach you?"

The city lord looked a little embarrassed, and turned to look at Wu Fanghai.

Wu Fanghai said generously, "Come here for the black iron! I heard that the Zhang family is willing to donate 500 tons of 93% pure black iron every month, right?"

"Yes!"

"The old man can ask, why?"

Why? Zhang Hao looked at the majestic Wu Fanghai in front of him, and his thoughts changed sharply.

How is this Wu Fanghai in front of him? What kind of answer does he want to get? Should I speak righteously, or should I speak concretely and pragmatically?

The invisible pressure acts on Zhang Hao's body and heart.

Looking at Wu Fanghai, in the haze, Zhang Hao seemed to see a high mountain, as if he saw the sea.

The mountains stand tall and the sea is boundless!

This person is upright!

Zhang Hao knew it well. In the face of such a person, don't just say some fake words, but you can't be too real-you still have to embellish it appropriately.

He was sitting upright, with a serious face, looking straight into Wu Fanghai's eyes, with high spirits: "I don't know the truth, but I know the truth of the cold lips and teeth.

Country is here, home is here!

The country is destroyed, the family is destroyed!

The general has something to ask for, and the Zhang family will do their best.

Of course, it's not realistic to say that you don't expect anything in return. If possible, I hope the Zhang family can be protected by the general! "

The atmosphere suddenly froze.

Zhang Hao confidently demanded a reward.

The city lord Liu Jingming seemed to be meeting Zhang Hao for the first time. He didn't expect that the young man in front of him could sit up straight, look directly into the eyes of Hussar General Wu Fanghai, and utter such sonorous words word by word.

Even if it was him, he couldn't help bowing his head in the face of Wu Fanghai.

Wu Fanghai looked into Zhang Hao's eyes and seemed to see Zhang Hao's heart. He finally nodded slowly, because he could see that these were words from Zhang Hao's heart, or it could be said to be a cry from the bottom of his heart.

No one likes to see their country weak.

Zhang Hao understands this truth better: if you are weak, you will be bullied!

In the world of the strong, being weak is evil!

Wu Fanghai opened his mouth slowly: "In the next two months, how much black iron can the Zhang family produce?"

Zhang Hao's words are still sonorous and powerful: "If the raw materials are sufficient and the supply of ore and low-grade spirit stones is guaranteed, the Zhang family can provide the general with 5,000 tons of more than 95% black iron within two months.

Just ask, does the general dare to ask for it? "

Do you dare?

Do you dare?