Over the past six months, Mr. Xie has entered and exited Ruoshui City several times, basically to buy weapons.

But several batches of weapons had been transported away, and every time the person contacted him was Mr. Li.

Although he met the new city lord through the screen when he came to Ruoshui City for the first time, he actually didn't even know what the other party looked like.

At first, he would ask to visit the city lord, but after hitting a wall, he gradually learned his lesson, and quickly left after paying off the silver goods, sometimes he didn't even spend the night in Ruoshui City.

This time he suddenly proposed to discuss with the city lord if he had something to do. Not only Hua Qinghan, but also Xiao Feng was a little strange.

Early the next morning, Mr. Xie met Shangguan Nanxiao, the new city lord of Ruoshui City, in Jinsongtang as he wished.

He was as young as he thought, more handsome than he thought, and more imposing as he had never seen in young people who had not yet reached the title.

"Xie met with the Lord Shangguan City." He bowed and gave a big gift.

"Mr. Xie doesn't have to be too polite, sit down and talk."

"Zei City Lord Xie gave him a seat." Mr. Xie found a seat next to Mr. Li and sat down.

Xiao Ying said, "I heard that Mr. Xie has something important to discuss with the city lord?"

"Yes, the city lord took the time to meet, and Xie was very grateful."

"No need to say polite words, just say anything."

Mr. Xie felt a little sweating on his back and hurriedly said, "Xie was assigned by my prince. I have two things to discuss with the city lord.

First, the prince hopes that the city lord can provide a batch of serial crossbows for the Jianping Army.”

Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows and did not answer immediately.

Elder Gongsun, Mr. Li and Hua Qinghan had no intention of interrupting. They looked at their eyes, nose, and hearts, and they all seemed like an old monk entering into meditation.

Mr. Xie's cold sweat broke out faster and quickly explained: "The prince has a word first. As long as the city lord agrees to provide a serial crossbow, the price is..."

The oldest elder Gongsun sneered and interrupted him.

"Elder Gongsun, you are..."

Elder Gongsun said: "The serial crossbow is a secret that is not passed on, and the prince's appetite is too big.

What's more, Mr. Xie should know what the price of weapons we provide to your army is.

Ruoshuicheng is short of small supplies, hundreds of thousands of people need food and drink, and the business that loses money is really impossible to afford."

He was embarrassed to say something, buying so many weapons to only win five small cities, Jianping Army was simply useless!

Mr. Xie is really anxious this time.

Elder Gongsun's words were already very clear, and there was no need to think about the serial crossbow, and the original weapon business might be difficult to continue.

It would be fine if the former could not be reached, but the latter...

"City Lord..." He looked at Xiao Yu first, then quickly asked Mr. Li for help: "Young Master, the prince has recently recruited a group of people and urgently needed a large number of weapons..."

Xiao Yan said: "Mr. Xie, as Elder Gongsun said, we cannot sell serial crossbows. As for weapons, if sold at the original price, the craftsmen in Ruoshui City will almost be unable to eat.

If the prince still wants to continue to cooperate, he must increase the original price by 20%.

"Twenty percent?" Mr. Xie almost cursed.

Shangguan Nanxiao's heart is too dark.

The weapons they provided were clearly subsidies, and they were so embarrassed to raise prices, and they dared to increase so much at one time!

Xiao Yan said frankly: "I'm sure you don't care, the number of weapons you need is too large. In order to ensure the supply, we went to Wei to buy iron ore.

You can calculate this account yourself. If we follow the previous price, will we drink the northwest wind?

Also, if we sell weapons to the Jianping Army privately, what consequences will be if the emperor of your country knows about it?"

"Lord Shangguan City, Xie doesn't like to hear what you said."

Mr. Xie said angrily: "You are not only providing weapons to me, but also providing clues to the death of the late emperor, that is, what do you think of our prince? How can you..."

"Why can't?" Xiao Yan sneered: "This city lord wants to look forward to your prince, but you have some results to take a look.

After conquering five small cities in more than half a year, do you think this is a fight between children?

The generals of the Ruoshui City are few and cannot withstand the revenge of the returned emperor!"

Mr. Xie quickly stood up and said, "Don't be angry, listen to Xie's words."

Xiao Yan said coldly: "Speak up!"

"City Lord, we can discuss the price of weapons again. Xie has a second thing to discuss with you here.

Ji Fengzhuo, the former prince of Jinguo, sent someone to visit our prince not long ago."

Xiao Feng narrowed his eyes and Ji Fengzhuo sent someone to contact King Jianping. Could it be that he came for Ruoshui City?

If this is true, then this matter is becoming more and more interesting!

She said lightly: "Mr. Xie, the former prince of Jinguo sent someone to visit King Jianping. What does it have to do with my Ruoshui City?"

"The city lord doesn't know anything. Prince Ji just wants our prince to help build a bridge, with the purpose of making friends with you."

"Oh? How do you say this?"

"At present, the situation in Jin and Li countries is in chaos. Although Wei has been holding its troops, their ambition to unify the world has never dissipated.

If the Wei State suddenly sends troops, both Jin and Li countries are unable to resist, and they may be in danger of destruction.

The lips are gone, the teeth are cold, the city lord, Jin, Li and the two countries are gone, where should the Ruoshui City go?

Rather than joining forces to calm down Jin as quickly as possible, the chaos in Li and the two countries will naturally have no chance to take advantage of."

Xiao Ying smiled and said, "Mr.'s words are indeed very reasonable, but..."

Mr. Xie's heart was raised to his throat: "If you have any conditions, please give me. Xie will tell the prince and Prince Ji as soon as possible."

Xiao Yan's smile suddenly stopped: "I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint the gentleman, and this city lord is not interested in Prince Ji's proposal."

"City Lord——" Mr. Xie's voice changed a little.

The eldest prince's words are good. Shangguan Nanxiao is a tricky and weird guy, and it's really difficult to deal with.

Xiao Yan raised his hand: "Mr. Xie, don't say much. Go back and tell King Jianping that Ruoshui City is independent of the Three Kingdoms and never forms an alliance with anyone.

This has been the case for more than a hundred years, and there will be no change in the future."

Seeing that her attitude was very firm, Mr. Xie had to give up lobbying.

"That weapon matter..." he said carefully.

"The city lord has already made it clear what just now. If the prince agrees to increase the price, Ruoshui City will ensure that the weapons are delivered on time and in quantity."

After saying that, she gave Mr. Li a wink: "I'm sorry, Brother Li, I'll give me a gift from Mr. Xie for me."

"Yes." Mr. Li stood up and raised his hand and said, "Please, Mr. Xie."

Mr. Xie sighed and could only say goodbye and leave.

The two walked out of Jinsongtang, and he lowered his voice and said, "Your Master Li, you, the new city lord, are really hard to talk to."

Mr. Li smiled and said, "Sir, this is a bad word. In terms of weapons, our city lord is already righteous enough. If it were the old city lord..."
Chapter completed!