Zhao Xingde's list was given to Du Chujiao, and personally summoned the soldiers from Minghongdu to explain the huge risks needed to open up the trade routes, so that they could think carefully before making a decision, so as not to lose the money earned from bleeding and sweat. The next morning, two other centurions, Deng Xi and Liu Shangyou, came to the door.

"You are so unwilling to do it," Liu Shangyou said, "You won't take care of brothers from the same battalion?" After saying that, he took out a list from his arms, and more than 30 soldiers gathered more than 4,000 guan. Deng Xi also took out a list, and the soldiers in his place also gathered more than 5,000 guan.

Zhao Xingde took it with a wry smile and explained to the two of them the risk of losing money. Both of the centurions said that people would die in war. As long as the Minghong brothers are not afraid of losing money, then we are not afraid. We must leave the list of stocks that have been raising money, and then thank you and leave.

In the afternoon, Duan Huaixian looked over to Zhao Xingde.

"I heard that you have found a way for the soldiers to make money? Duan Huaixian looked through a volume of military books. It was brought back from Haixi Port by this mission of Zhao Xingde protecting merchants.

"I am ashamed," Zhao Xingde was a little uncomfortable when he looked at it, and explained awkwardly, "I felt that it seemed a bit inappropriate when several merchants held a banquet yesterday. One of them asked me. I thought it seemed to be a little inappropriate, but everyone seemed to be very enthusiastic."

"Well, it's not easy for the soldiers to survive and die." Duan Huaixian nodded, and his fingers gently knocked on the document. "It's really a great risk to open up new business paths through a place of green clothes and food," he paused and asked suddenly, "To put it to peace, if it were you, would you put the money into this caravan?"

Zhao Xingde was slightly stunned, and then replied without thinking: "It will be the last one." Africa's wealth is almost infinite for a caravan, and it is worth a try anyway.

"That's good," Duan Huaixian smiled, took out five hundred stagnant Jiaozi from the drawer and put it on the table, "It's also my share."

"General Duan," Zhao Xingde couldn't help but be slightly surprised. In his impression, Duan Huaixian was not a person who valued money very much.

"You have already made it clear to the sergeants that the sergeants have a clear understanding of the risks of opening up the trade route. They all know it," Duan Huaixian pushed forward with his fingers and said slowly, "You don't have to worry about joining the gang. If you lose money, the sergeants can't afford to lose. At least, I won't cause trouble for you." He looked up at Zhao Xingde, with a smile in his eyes.

Zhao Xingde was slightly moved. Duan Huaixian did not take money seriously. In order to dispel Zhao Xingde's concerns, he produced these 500-character members. Even if the soldiers lost their capital, Duan Huaixian would have a position to speak for Zhao Xingde. Zhao Xingde put away his Jiaozi, bowed and said in a deep voice: "Thank you for your care, General Duan."

"Okay," Duan Huaixian waved his hand, picked up the military book on the table, and looked up and said, "There is something else." He handed the general book to Zhao Xingde, "This is the prefecture of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and he was promoted to the title of the Chief." There was a smile in his eyes, "Congratulations."

Zhao Xingde commanded Ming Hongdu and did a good job in military affairs several times, with many beheadings and small losses. Although he was the last centurion to be promoted, this was his third time since he went to the expedition. The more he went up, the harder it was to be promoted. Duan Huaixian's title was a hereditary title made up of military merits. As soon as his eldest son became an adult, he could become a doctor. In the Xia army, the titles and military robe marks of each level of title were different. If the military officer died in battle, then all the soldiers would automatically obey the highest title. When the General's Office was promoted to a general, the titles that reflected the size of military merits was also the most critical factor.

"Go to Sima Jin to get the emblem of the Chief of the Cong." Duan Huaixian lowered his head again and looked at the military newspaper carefully. Recently, with the help of the soldiers of Chengying, the barbarian tribes of Taiheling fought several battles in a row. The Ross people suffered a lot in Taiheling, and even the generals who led the troops were killed. King Musti of Ross had chosen another general and added troops to the Taiheling direction to attack.

"Thank you, General." Zhao Xingde retreated and came to the marching Sima Jin Changtai. While handing him the chest emblem of the title of Shuchang, Jin Changtai smiled and said, "How much do you plan to do this business to open up the business road?" Zhao Xingde smiled bitterly and said, "No more wealthy than Brother Jin, you can squeeze out four hundred trump cards."

"That's just that?" Jin Changtai smiled awkwardly, "Please take out the money you took out the pirate's nest." After a pause, he said, "By the way, Minghong sent all the money that Minghong sent to the families of the fallen soldiers, it seems to be a problem." "What?" Zhao Xingde's face changed slightly, "Is there a shortage?"

"That's right," Jin Changtai dug out the account books in the camp. Although the centuries sent back the silver and money, the exchanged merchants would send a copy of the bill to the marching Sima to prevent the error from happening. "On the contrary, there are a lot more. Could it be that you have calculated the wrong account?"

Zhao Xingde then breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Brother Jin has to do a little favor in this matter, so as to keep the secret." Then he explained his own affairs to the families of the fallen soldiers.

"So that's it," Jin Changtai nodded and said in a deep voice, "Since Xingzhi has this heart, I will never reveal it." He sighed, "The name will be wrong, and the nickname will not be wrong. It seems that the soldiers call you General Li, which is not unreasonable." Zhao Xingde shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Let them call me, I don't expect to be a marquis and a prime minister."

As a result, a few days later, the soldiers of the other Hundred-man teams of the 7th Battalion of Chengying came together one after another, and there were more than 35,000 guan. Jin Changtai even added the money he had joined to 5,000 guan. "I can trust the character of 'General Li'." He squeezed his eyes.

Li Yong's mansion is near Theodossi Square, and among the mansions of the princes and nobles around him, it is particularly eye-catching. The green tiles are double eaves, red mud is applied to the walls, small bridges and flowing water are arranged in the garden, and a group of goldfish are raised in the pond. Zhao Xingde found this place effortlessly.

When Zhao Xingde told Li Yong about the amount of money he had joined, Li Yongpo was a little surprised and sighed, "Brother Zhao, it seems that your robes are trusting you very much." The 35,000 guan of Jiaozi in Xia State is worth about 35,000 taels of silver. Li Yong is the third son of the Li family of Bowang Marquis. After establishing his own business, his capital has only been more than 50,000 guan.

"I came today just in time. I will introduce some friends to Brother Zhao to do this business." Li Yong's face immediately returned to normal. He was born in the family of Lehou and was used to wealth and honor. He was a little surprised that the Zhao army envoy could gather so much money.

"This is the noble Manshuel." Manshuel Komuning is the eldest son of the prince John of the Reimei. When Zhao Xingde nodded to him, he nodded proudly.

"This is Manshure's cousin, the most beautiful flower with the reed eyebrows, the noble Natalia Blinius." Li Yong introduced with a smile to Zhao Xingde. Zhao Xingde thought with regret: "Since you have understood your identity, it is not easy to find out." Nodding to her, a hint of surprise flashed in Natalia's eyes, then frowned slightly, and moved her eyes to the side, as if she hated such social engagements.

"The two nobles are our patrons." Li Yong looked at Zhao Xingde apologetically and whispered in his ear, "Sponsored 10,000 Jinsule." Zhao Xingde nodded. The military pay of Chengying Camp in Lumei was also paid for this kind of gold coins, and a Jinsule was worthy of the sacred kings and nobles. This trip to expand the southern trade route will help break the monopoly of the cannibals over the southern trade route. If it can strengthen ties with the princes and nobles in the southern Sahara Desert and weaken the influence of the Roma Sultanate on these princes, the more than 10,000 sponsorship is indeed not much. Like the ancient civilizations in the East, the princes and nobles of Lumei are both proficient and like the trick of using barbarians to control barbarians.

"This is Liu Zhiyuan, whose courtesy name is Guangzhi." Li Yong pulled a thin and dark-skinned Xia Guoren and smiled, "Guangzhi retired from the Chengying Army. Not only that, he is also a master of identifying mountains, rivers and terrain and exploring mineral veins."

"Happy to meet." Liu Zhiyuan bowed to Zhao Xingde. At this time, Zhao Xingde discovered that his left hand was wearing black leather gloves, which seemed to be prosthetic limbs. The soldiers of Chengying Army fought and were often killed and injured. Zhao Xingde couldn't help but look solemn, and bowed to him as a courtesy, saying in a deep voice: "I'm going to Zhao De, I'm lucky to meet." Liu Zhiyuan knew why he was so polite and smiled slightly. He had always been taciturn and didn't say anything more.

After the introduction, Li Yong introduced everyone to the flower hall, the guests and the servants took a seat, and the servants brought fresh Shu tea. Before talking about the serious business, Li Yong once again talked about his experiences in the hinterland of Dashi, and gradually brought everyone's thoughts to that mysterious area.

"In Baghdad, I have seen a doctor treating a hand and foot sore disease for a doctor. He only touched the copper rod pulled from two pots of pots. The affected area was numb. The witch doctor used a knife to fly. Whenever the patient cried pain, he would touch the copper rod next to him. After the bandage was intact, the patient's wounds slowly recovered. The temple used the pot to gilt the statue, which was very even, far better than ordinary. I couldn't figure out what was going on. "

Li Yong talked endlessly and drew in his hands, attracting Liu Zhiyuan, Manshuel, Natalia and others around him, and even more amazing.

Zhao Xingde pondered for a moment and thought to himself: "Is this clay pot the battery of the ancients?" Then he asked, "The two clay pots are one filled with acid water and the other filled with alkali water."

Li Yong shook his head and whispered: "It is rare for idle people to approach, and the great cannibals are so secretive, and I don't know." He asked Zhao Xingde, "Does Zhao Jun Envoy know the mystery?"

Zhao Xingde nodded and pondered: "I have read in the book that yin and yang combine to produce all things. If yin and yang separate, then the high and low momentum are called electric potential. Induce it, electric current will be generated, and many strange effects, such as numbing people, and plating copper and iron, are all in it. So I guess that the metal rod makes people numb and can also be plated with gold, which is the reason for the yin and yang ions and electric potential." He paused, looked at Li Yong and smiled, "It is also a one-man statement, and I can't count it."

"It's really a strange book." Li Yong sighed, "Can Brother Zhao bring it with you?"

Zhao Xingde shook his head and said, "I saw it when I was young. I just thought it was the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and I had long disappeared. But I just remember some strange and strange theories."

"Oh! What a pity," Li Yong sighed, "Brother Zhao will copy the part he remembers to me in the future. After this trade route is opened, I will calm down and study the way of Yin and Yang clutch to generate electricity."
Chapter completed!