110: Chapter 0110 White King

Su Wansha immediately calmed down upon hearing about doing business.

She pondered for a moment before saying, "Miss Ning, these are, after all, the industries of the Zhenbei Army. I don't have the authority to make decisions."

"If you truly wish to discuss this, I can help you ask. However, I'll need a detailed plan, and we'll need to verify your family's strength."

Lin Xiao had indeed mentioned the promotion of soap and honeycomb coal to her.

However, Su Wansha's family background and connections were only effective within Baishui Prefecture. She lacked the means to open up the markets in Cang Province, let alone the entire Northern Territory.

She had originally thought about opening canteens in Baishui and Wu Mountain prefectures first to expand operations and grow the business step by step.

But with winter approaching, it would be a great pity if they couldn't take the opportunity to promote honeycomb coal.

If there really was a trustworthy large chamber of commerce that could cooperate with the Zhenbei Army, it would indeed save a lot of trouble.

After all, Lin Xiao was too busy and simply couldn't spare the time to handle these matters.

With Su Wansha's keen eye, this 'Ning Junzhu' definitely had a significant background.

If nothing else, her insight, manner of speaking, and quick thinking were not things a common wealthy young lady could compare to.

Although she didn't know her background, there was no harm in talking.

"That's wonderful! Sister Su is truly a straightforward person!"

Xie Juner got excited as soon as she heard there was a chance. "I wonder what the specific requirements are for cooperating with the Zhenbei Army? This little sister will go and prepare right away!"

Su Wansha was actually uncertain. She wanted to help the man she loved, but she couldn't guarantee whether Lin Xiao would agree.

"How about... you wait a day, and I'll go back and ask the General?"

She really is Lin Xiao's wife!

Xie Juner felt certain in her heart!

"That is only natural. This little sister will also go back and talk to my father."

"That would be excellent. Shall we meet tomorrow at Baiyu Pavilion?"

"It's a deal!"

Afterward, Su Wansha took Xie Juner for a stroll around the family village.

Passing by a public toilet, even though Xie Juner was of noble birth and had used the ones in the imperial palace, she was stunned and speechless!

She even discovered that the toilets in the Marquis's Mansion were not as good as those in the family village!

Except for the fact that the commoners here ate a bit more simply, their lives were not much worse than many nobles!

When discussing the management and operation model where the young are nurtured, the strong are employed, and the elderly are cared for, Xie Juner's admiration grew even more.

This Lin Xiao is truly talented in both civil and military affairs, with bold and imaginative ideas. He's a genius!

No wonder he could rise so quickly from the grassroots and be appreciated by her discerning father!

However, since he has such a virtuous helper like Su Wansha, would it really be right for her to go and ruin their relationship?

Xie Juner struggled internally. She quite admired Su Wansha and didn't want to cause unpleasantness that would lead to domestic unrest.

With this thought, Xie Juner became even less inclined to reveal her identity.

That night.

Su Wansha came to the Generals Mansion for dinner.

Now that she was helping Lin Xiao manage the canteens and other businesses, she often came over to discuss matters.

Xiao Qingxuan and the other ladies also regarded her as an unofficial sister, so they were very used to it, occasionally even taking a bath together before she went back.

Bringing up the topic of Ning Junzhu, Su Wansha sought Lin Xiao's opinion.

"What does my wife think?"

Lin Xiao first looked to see what his super strategist had to say.

Xiao Qingxuan said, "I feel that Sister Su's suggestion is very good. If there are mature business channels, it will be much easier and more convenient than opening up markets ourselves."

"Husband's main energy should definitely be placed on governing and strengthening the army. Doing business would be a waste of your talent."

"Moreover, Husband holds military power, so merchants wouldn't dare act recklessly. As long as the profit distribution is reasonable, finding someone to act as an agent for promotion is the best strategy."

Lin Xiao nodded; Xiao Qingxuan's thoughts were similar to his own.

He was originally from a science and engineering background and didn't have much interest in business.

"To be a distributor of our products is fine, but they must prove their strength, and their background must be clean."

Lin Xiao said, "I'll write down some details later. Wansha, you handle the negotiations. If there are any difficulties, consult with my wife. I won't make an appearance."

Su Wansha joyfully agreed. With her man entrusting such an important matter to her, she was full of motivation!

Just after finishing dinner, someone was sent from the workshop, saying that the first weapon potentially reaching the mystic grade was about to be born!

Lin Xiao's spirits rose upon hearing this, and he immediately took the women to witness it.

Being able to forge a yellow grade weapon was the watershed for a blacksmith to be promoted to 'Master'!

One needed both sufficiently excellent materials and control over the details.

Previously, the quality of the Zhenbei Army's iron ore was insufficient. Only after getting iron ore from the Western Qiang side did they have the conditions to attempt a yellow grade weapon.

The blacksmith shop had now become the 'Zhenbei Military Factory.'

Although it was still far from industrialization and mostly relied on manual forging, the assembly line production made it more efficient than before.

At a workstation, the military factory's ace blacksmith with bulging muscles, Yao Gang, was focused intently on hammering a uniquely shaped blade.

A narrow blade body with a thick, single edge.

As the hammer fell, sparks flew in all directions!

"Husband, what kind of blade is this? I've never seen it before," Leng Bingyan asked with a face full of curiosity.

"Yes, the design is very special. There doesn't seem to be this kind of blade in the army..." Mu Wanying was also very puzzled.

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "This is called a 'Mo Dao'. I saw it in some blueprints. It has miraculous effects against cavalry in narrow terrain."

Hearing this, the women's beautiful eyes sparkled. This man really knows everything!

Sizzle—

The final quenching was complete!

The moment Yao Gang picked up the Mo Dao, its cold, sharp edge caused the watching workers to cheer loudly!

"yellow grade! This is definitely yellow grade!!"

"Haha! Our factory has a Master!!"

"Truly amazing! He's only been learning for a few months and can actually forge a yellow grade weapon!?"

[Zhenbei Army Mo Dao: A Mo Dao forged by the Zhenbei Military Factory. Rank: yellow grade]

Seeing the annotation, Lin Xiao immediately asked the system, "Little System, can this blade be exchanged in the mall?"

[System: Meets exchange criteria]

Lin Xiao laughed heartily. It worked!

Producing yellow grade items ourselves to exchange for prestige—there's finally something to look forward to!

Seeing his childhood friend, the General, happy for him, Yao Gang was also overjoyed.

"General! It's all thanks to you for giving me this opportunity! How about I give this blade to you?"

"This blade doesn't belong to me alone. It belongs to our entire Zhenbei Military Factory; it's a great victory for our military factory!"

"We will erect it within the factory so everyone can see it, and then we'll forge a second, a third, a hundredth, and a thousandth yellow grade item! Even mystic grade equipment!"

"We want the entire Zhenbei Army to use weapons from our military factory to be invincible on the battlefield!"

Hearing Lin Xiao's words, Yao Gang and the other workers felt their blood boil with excitement, looking forward to the future and wishing they could start working right away!

When they left the military factory, Xiao Qingxuan had a face full of admiration.

"Husband really knows how to seize the moment to boost morale. Everyone will surely work harder in the future. If we can train a dozen or so masters, that would be worth thousands of troops!"

Lin Xiao felt a bit awkward. In truth, he had the Black Blade in hand and simply didn't think much of that Mo Dao.

It would be embarrassing to refuse directly, so he could only say some high-sounding words.

"Actually, for the birth of this blade, we have to thank one person. Can you guess who?"

"Who else could it be? Qi Wenjun, of course!"

Mu Wanying snorted coldly, still very upset that she hadn't been able to kill that fellow with her own hands.

"Haha, exactly. If it weren't for him, how would we have known we could get iron ore from the Western Qiang? Haha..."

The ladies laughed. They wondered how that Qi Wenjun was doing now that he had returned to the White Kings Army.

Prince Bai had lost money and a mine, and over a hundred men had died. His mood probably wasn't very good.

And at the same time.

In Yong Province of the Northern Territory, at the Bai Princes Mansion.

In the dark night and cold wind, several soldiers of the White Kings Army escorted a man with disheveled hair and bloodstains all over his body into a meeting hall.

The man, whose face was pale and who was wearing handcuffs and shackles after being beaten, was precisely Qi Wenjun!

Qi Wenjun looked up and saw a man in a white python robe not far away, lightly tapping a teacup with lowered eyes and remaining silent. A glimmer of hope ignited in his desperate eyes.

Holding an army of three hundred thousand, possessing the Silver Armor Army, and known among the people as the number one Prince of Great Gan.

Prince Bai, Li Sibo, looked over with cold eyes.

"I heard... you shouted for two whole days in the death cell, wanting to see this Prince?"