The Zhang family is right behind the blacksmith shop. Although it is very spacious and neat and clean, it is not a question of iron materials, firewood, coal and made ironware, and piles of ironware are together, and the walls are dark.

After being invited to the inner courtyard by Zhang Dahui, you can see a fat old man playing with a few children. Zhang Dahui also specifically introduced: "Dad, this is Mr. Zhu Dazhu whom you told me."

When the old man heard this, he hurriedly bowed his hand to greet him: "Caomin Zhang Zhen has met Mr. Zhu."

Seeing that Zhang Dachui looks very similar to this old man, you can guess the relationship between the two without introducing it. However, the father and son have always seen the world when they talk and act. Zhu Da smiled and replied, "I'm so kind to see Uncle Zhang."

His response shocked the Zhang family and his son. He never thought that the character who was so extravagant recently could be so polite. The Zhang family and his son thought of Zhu Da's fair business in the blacksmith shop again. The smile on his face became much more sincere and he hurriedly invited him into the living room.

A woman came over and called the children away. Not long after the three of them sat down, the woman and a teenage girl brought tea and left. Before leaving, the teenage girl glanced at Zhu Da, lowered her head and quickly walked out of the house. This posture made Zhu Da feel a little confused.

"The Tartars were a disaster in Huairen County, but for the Zhang family, it added a lot of business. This was not nice, but it was the truth. The old man also wanted to build more business of agricultural tools and iron tools. He never thought that it was Mr. Zhu, you came first." Zhang Zhen said straight to the point.

"This disaster destroyed everything. The Tartars always valued iron tools, so they could only prepare more by themselves, regardless of farming or working. No matter how good the family is, they wouldn't do without a good family." Zhu Da said politely.

Iron tools have always been the most important thing in the border trade transactions between the Ming and Mongolian tribes. Everyone knows that Mongolia needs iron tools to build armor, so the Ming Dynasty has strict control over iron tools. The Mongolian tribes are always in a state of not being able to eat enough for iron materials. Therefore, every time they invade and rob, iron pots and agricultural tools can be taken away. On the one hand, this robbery can enhance itself, and on the other hand, it can slow down the recovery ability of the robbed areas. Therefore, the Zhang family lamented that this disaster brought business to the blacksmith shop.

"Please rest assured Mr. Zhu. Building agricultural tools is a business of accumulating virtue. As long as Mr. Zhu sets the number, our Zhang family will not waste time and will do it well." Zhang Zhen slapped his thigh and said generously. With his father here, Zhang Dachui didn't speak much.

This statement is a routine in the shopping mall, and no one will take him seriously. Zhu Da smiled and thanked him and raised the topic: "We need to build two hundred spears, deliver goods within thirty days, and weapons, and we will get more in the future."

Two hundred spears are mainly iron spear heads and wooden poles. The cost of a spear may not be as expensive as a hoe or a shovel. After all, the iron material is not used, but because of the special weapons, the price of a spear is often higher than that of a farm tool, and the profit will naturally be greater.

This is a business with a greater demand than the more than 200 farm tools just now and ten times the future. But after saying this, the Zhang family father and son showed a cautious look. The father and son looked at each other and fell silent.

The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became awkward. Zhu Da was stunned at first, and then realized that he, a person without any official status, would be frightening and worrying if he had such a large number of weapons.

"Don't worry, I bought weapons not to rebel and rebellion. This time the Tartars attacked, and many villages were washed away without resistance. I heard from friends in the yamen that there were several villages that were not invaded by the Tartars, but were broken by later bandits. If there were more decent weapons in their hands, they could be avoided." Zhu Da immediately came up with a reason.

After hearing Zhu Da’s straightforward words and giving an explanation, the Zhang family and his son relaxed a little, but did not respond. Zhang Zhen made a fuss and turned around: “Master Zhu has several big cars in his hand. If he uses more iron parts, then...”

"Last time, the business treasure was done well. This time I didn't want you to suffer a loss, so I came to the door to discuss it privately. Since you have any concerns, I will let the household or workshop people come to the door. But this government purchases it, and you are really in a loss, and things you make may not be useful." Zhu Da explained with a smile.

After saying this, the Zhang family father and son showed embarrassment and hesitation. The government paid for the purchase of money and had to take advantage of the people. The 100 taels of silver budget set by the yamen was good if they could get twenty taels at the shop workshop. Such a business could only be dealt with insults, but there was no profit to do so, and it also ruined the reputation of the shop.

Zhu Da's explanation has been made very clear. The government has participated in the creation of weapons and distributed to the public for self-defense. It was just that he was concerned about friendship and did not want too much quality, so he came to his door privately.

The father and son of the Zhang family looked at each other again, and even whispered quite rudely. Finally, Zhang Zhen was the one who spoke. He pondered and said, "The small trumpet will not keep the money in front of him, but it is really unbearable for any trouble and serious crime. If Mr. Zhu can issue a document and bring a guarantor from the yamen, the small trumpet will take over the business and save some money for the master."

From the standpoint of the blacksmith shop, this requirement is understandable, but it is very inconvenient for Zhu Da. The business that could have been ambiguous was a little more trouble out of thin air. Zhu Da glanced at the father and son opposite him, but saw Zhang Dachu's look of wanting to speak but stopping.

"This is easy to say. If I were to do the iron shop business, I would have to worry about it. I would arrange someone to come to my house in the afternoon." Zhu Da agreed without hesitation.

Having said that, there was nothing to talk about. Zhu Da stood up and said goodbye without even touching the tea. When Zhang Jie got up and gave it to him, he said, "Where did that dead girl go, and she doesn't even pack up the tea."

Zhu Da coughed. Whether the girl who came to deliver tea or the extrapolation of the girl, it made him feel a little awkward. This was the second time. Is it a bit abrupt for the Zhang family to handle these things? But the business was not very smooth just now, and he didn't want to have any trouble.

Zhang Zhen did not send him out, but Zhang Dachui sent him out in disappointment. After leaving the house a few steps, he muttered in a low voice: "Originally, Mr. Zhu, you just explained it. My father is too careful and has caused a lot of trouble."

"Be careful, there is no big mistake, you have to be more careful." Zhu Da replied with a smile.

I never thought that this sentence made Zhang Da say: "Not to mention elsewhere, how did the weapons from various parts of Huairen County come from? If the Zhang family does not do this business, naturally someone will do it, and no one will be asked to take it away. Fortunately, there is still a backer of the yamen."

It is difficult for a clean official to settle the family affairs. Zhu Da did not answer this sentence. The two had already walked out of the inner courtyard and were about to enter the blacksmith shop. After avoiding a small worker who was carrying a transporter, Zhu Da stopped and said, "I pay the capital, you pay the ability, how about we work together to build a blacksmith shop? I account for 51% and 49% of the money you earn. You take 70% and I get 30% of the money you earn. I don't care about the daily life of the shop. What do you think?"

The proposal was suddenly said. Zhang Dachu took two steps before he realized it. He stopped quickly and almost hit Zhu Da. He looked at it in a daze. Zhu Da's expression was very sincere. Zhang Dachu was about to ask, "Is it a small entertainment person?"

It was just a quiet moment. Seeing two more people carrying the big basket out, Zhang Dachui said in a muffled voice: "There are still more than 40 iron gun heads in the shop. If Mr. Zhu wants to do it, wait until the young one is ready and sent it over."

"Okay, is it enough for ten taels of silver?" Zhu Da said the price. You can buy one spear made of ordinary shops for 200 yuan, and it can be cheaper if you exceed ten. Zhu Da quoted this price to make the Zhang family's blacksmith shop at least earn more than five taels.

"Forty iron spear heads are worth it..." Zhang Dachu couldn't help but lower his voice, but the next moment he said: "If it is convenient for the master, can the money be sent to the master first, and wait for the younger one to come and get it. Please don't tell outsiders that the younger one will also send the spear to the mansion at that time."

Hearing this, Zhu Da nodded with a smile and said, "It depends on your convenience."

There was nothing to say next. Zhang Dachui sent Zhu Da out of two streets, with a diligent and polite attitude, but nothing wrong. The two deputy soldiers leading the way asked Zhu Da where he would go next. Zhu Da said he would go to settle down to recruit young and strong Zhuangzi to take a look.

The reason for his proposal to Zhang Dachui was because of his attitude when discussing with the Zhang family and his son, which showed that there was a difference in tendencies between father and son. Zhu Da did not want a person who was so cautious and considered risks in everything to do to provide his own iron supplies. He did not want to waste so much unnecessary energy. Many reasons are made up today, although these things can be fulfilled.

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It took half an hour to go out of the city to reach the settled village. It was fine when I walked on the official road. After turning on the small road, some of the fellow travelers went over to join me. They were not old but they all had good food. It was obvious that they had suffered a lot recently, and they were talking about recruitment while walking.

“…Is it true to control food and accommodation?”

"...What can liars do? We are not women. Could it be that we are rabbits..."

"...even if you are a rabbit, you have to admit it. Don't starve to death and be taken away by a dog in the city. This master keeps his word..."

The people who were traveling with him were in good spirits and didn't shy away much. After hearing this, Zhu Da couldn't help laughing, but was mocking him for "darkness under the light". He wanted to look for him outside the city, but he turned out that he was all in the city.

After arriving at the farm, before the deputy servants could inform him who was coming, the person who was checking the recipient hurriedly came out. However, this person recognized Zhu Da, Chang Shen, the younger brother of Chang Kai. He was a little frightened and at a loss when he met. He muttered a few words but didn't say anything, but he actually stepped forward and was about to kneel down, but Zhu Da hurriedly helped him.

"It's all my family members, so I'm so kind. How many people have you recruited now?"
Chapter completed!