C6 Confirm Purchase

Although Wu Bingjian was only a businessman and didn't know much about firearms, he understood Lin Chen's analogy. If what Lin Chen said was true, then the English ship was nothing.

As the leader of the traveling businessmen in Guangzhou, Wu Bingjian's eyesight was naturally not as shallow as those pedantic officials in the Imperial Court. Many countries in the world had gone there before. It was also because of this that he was unwilling to go against the British. He did not come for nothing. It was a war that had been established over the past few hundred years.

Suo Ran didn't know where this Young Master Lin got so many cash weapons. But as long as what he said was true, it would not be a problem. If he gave the English 6 million silver, he could only buy promises that he would not enter the city.

But if the same thing was said about 6 million silver to buy weapons, it could defeat the British. As long as they defeated the British outside Guangzhou City, the British could only transfer troops from India. It would be impossible without one or two months. Taking advantage of this opportunity to consolidate the defense of the sea and train the soldiers, it was not like the English did not have the strength to fight again.

"Since that's the case, then I have nothing to say. May I ask Your Excellency? How many weapons and ammo do we need? After making up his mind, Wu Bingjian cupped his hands and asked Yi Shaan.

"The more weapons, the better. But even if you are generous, I cannot be greedy. How about this, five thousand rifles, five million rounds of ammunition, fifty cannons, ten thousand rounds of ammunition?" Yi Shaan had already planned this in his heart. Now that Wu Bingjian asked, he answered.

As a businessman, Wu Bingjian immediately calculated the price of these weapons. Five thousand rifles was one million taels of silver. Bullets were given as a gift: 750,000 taels of silver for cannons and one million taels for cannonballs. In total, it was only 2750,000 taels of silver. Compared to the four million taels given to the British, it saved him more than one million taels.

"Of course it's not a problem. We, the merchant, will pay for it." Wu Bingjian said immediately.

Before they came, they had prepared to pay more than four million taels. They had discussed who would pay more than one million taels. The merchants would not be dissatisfied.

"Alright, I will thank you on behalf of the Imperial Court. After defeating the English, I will seek your merit from the Imperial Court!" Yi Shaan stood up and cupped his hands at the crowd.

"Serving the country is our duty." Wu Bingjian said politely to the traveling businessmen.

"Young Master Lin, when do you think we can deliver the goods?" Yi Shaan asked Lin Chen with a smile.

"My ship is on the sea. We can dock at any time. Master, you can bring the goods here when you are ready." Lin Chen said with a smile.

"Master Wu, I will have to trouble you with this," Lin Chen said. Yi Shaan turned to Wu Bingjian and said.

Guangzhou Trading Company was in the business of import and export. They had many peasants and horses under them. That was why he said so.

"This is my duty. This official will go back and prepare the silver taels right now to prepare for transport." Wu Bingjian cupped his hands again and said.

"You guys can go now." Yi Shaan nodded.

The traveling businessmen followed Wu Bingjian and left.

"Young Master Lin, please follow me to the study room for a chat." Seeing that they had left, Yi Shaan said to Lin Chen.

The two of them returned to the study room. Yi Shaan said to Lin Chen, "Young Master Lin, the price of the cannon just now was not something I wanted to take advantage of. These businessmen have been in contact with foreigners all year round, so of course they know the price of firearms. However, I do not know anything about cannons, so I increased the price on the cannons in order to buy more guns. "

Lin Chen did not know whether this guy was telling the truth or not, but he still said, "It's really hard on you, sir. But don't worry, after the matter is done, the peasants will have to thank you."

"There's no need for that. The extra 750,000 silver from the cannons can buy 3750 guns. Just give me some more guns." Yi Shaan waved his hand and said.

When Lin Chen heard Yi Shaan's words, he could not believe it. Could it be that there were really officials who were not greedy in the world? But no matter what, since Yi Shaan had expressed his stance, he also flattered him. "It is the grass people's intention to be despicable. Since that is the case, the grass people will gift master 250 guns."

"Can't you give me more?" Hearing that he only gave 250 guns, Yi Shaan asked unhappily.

"These are not ordinary guns. They are machine guns. They can be loaded with 200 rounds. They can be fired in a very short time. They are most suitable for the enemy's concentrated charge. " If you don't like them, these machine guns can be exchanged for ordinary guns. I will give you a total of 10,000 guns. " Lin Chen smiled and explained.

"A machine gun?" It was Yi Shaan's first time hearing this name. He did not understand what Lin Chen meant by the latter part of the description, but it sounded very powerful. He immediately made a decision. "Okay, then we'll take these 250 machine guns!"

"Sir is wise." Seeing that he agreed, Lin Chen complimented.

"It is already noon," Wang Yao said. Young Master Lin has come all the way here. I will welcome you." Yi Shaan said with a smile.

Of course, Yi Shaan was not greedy. It was just that he had falsely reported his battle record. He had clearly lost the battle, yet he had said that he had won the battle. Even if he was a member of the royal family, if Emperor Dao Guang found out about it, he wouldn't have a good ending either.

The most important thing right now was to get more weapons from Lin Chen. If he really beat the English away, he would be a great contribution.

However, he also knew that the English had an advantage on the sea. They could go north by boat. If the English lost the war in Guangzhou, they would lose the war. Then they could go somewhere else. With the emperor's personality, he would definitely let him go. Although the cannons are very powerful, But it's inconvenient to transport, so he doesn't want more guns. When the time came, Emperor Guang would have to go somewhere else and bring his troops equipped with superior firearms. He would still be able to contribute.

Besides, he had come to Guangzhou this time, and these merchants had given him a lot of gifts. Although silver was tempting, he had to spend it with his life.

At the dinner table, Yi Shaan kept trying to persuade him to drink, and even tried to get Lin Chen's identity out. However, he was stopped by Lin Chen using the excuse that he had thought of before.

Yi Shaan even asked Lin Chen for credit, and Lin Chen refused to let him be an official.

When Lin Chen left in the end, Yi Shaan sat on the spot. He really did not understand this young man. He spoke fluently and did not look like an immigrant.

He really wanted to take Lin Chen as his weapon. Lin Chen's supply of weapons was very important in the war with the English, but this Lin Chen did not let go, which made him feel a little helpless.

If it was a strong weapon, but he hadn't gotten his hands on it yet. Besides, if he was forced into a corner, it would not do him any good. He should defeat the English first. As long as Lin Chen still wanted to do business, he would have the chance to get in touch with him.

On the other side of the mansion, there were two tables of banquets. They were also talking about Lin Chen, the firearms merchant who had suddenly appeared.