360 Trading Cooperation (1/2)

As this was not an official meeting, Ouyang Shuo specially chose the back garden as the alliance meeting location.

There was a little pond at the southwest corner of the back garden.

The area contained many white doves and koi fishes that played around in the water.

Three pavilions arranged in a triangular formation stood besides it.

Curved drains surrounded the pavilions, and a really clear water slowly flowed through it.

This place was built according to the olden phrase of Qushui Liushang, which meant for one to drink water from a canal to wash away ominousness. Such a place was the best location to gather friends and spend a good time together.

”Qushui Liushang, Brother Wuyi is really elegant!”

Even Wufu could not help but commend him.

Although Wufu was a man of few words, he was well-read and very well brought up in regards to Chinese culture. Hence, he was very pleased with Ouyang Shuo's arrangements.

Ouyang Shuo smiled, ”Please sit!”

The three pavilions all had teas, fruits, and cakes on the tables.

After Ouyang Shuo gave his instructions, the servants started to place Three Flower wine cups at the start of the stream. As it flowed down and went past the pavilions, whoever it stopped in front of would take it and drink.

Ouyang Shuo invited Song Wen, moon shines over the river, Black Mamba, Xie Siyun, Bai Hua, and Feng Qiuhuang to sit together.

Mulan Yue, who could be considered half a master, invited Lin Jing, Jianqi Leiyin, Qingluan, Zi Luolan, Hong Ying, and Tsing Yi. These seven girls sat together.

Xunlong Dianxue, Wufu, Fat Tiger, Gong Chengshi, and Song Wu sat at the last pavilion.

Out of the three tables, Ouyang Shuo's table was where the most important people sat.

Song Wen was only invited because he was the brother of Song Jia.

Of course, once the feast began, everyone would walk around and not just stick to one spot.

Such an arrangement let Bai Hua and the others feel like VIPs.

During the morning, they pretty much only had casual conversations.

Some of them took the chance to have conversations about cooperation. There were some in groups and others one on one.

Ouyang Shuo took the chance to discuss with Feng Qiuhuang regarding the coal cooperation.

The large-scale steel mill that Liu Mo led had pretty much been built. It was located at the end of the canyon river, opposite the harbour and located in the Qiushui City region.

They chose such a spot because it had a water source and wooden resources. Before they obtained coal, they could only use wood to make charcoal and use it as their main fuel.

Apart from that, building it besides the river would make transporting the steel much easier.

As a large order had appeared in front of her, Feng Qiuhuang naturally did not object.

Just as Ouyang Shuo had predicted, the Fallen Pheonix Prefecture was filled with coal sources. It was just arranging some coal workers to her. After upgrading Fallen Phoenix City, she had worried about how to raise money.

Based on Liu Mo’s estimations, from next month onward, Shanhai City would purchase no less than 1500 gold worth of coal.

”Wuyi, you’re the god of fortune!”

After signing the electronic contract, Feng Qiuhuang giggled as she spoke.

Bai Hua, who was sitting at the side, decided to butt in when she saw them discuss serious matters, ”Fengwu, do not get cheated by him!”

”Ah?” Feng Qiuhuang did not understand.

Bai Hua shook her head, ”What's the point of Wuyi investing in the steel mill?” Without waiting for Feng Qiuhuang’s reply, Bai Hua continued, ”Isn’t it to make better steel for better weapons?”

After she said that, if Feng Qiuhuang still did not understand, then she really was not Feng Qiuhuang.

That’s right, the equipment Shanhai City made would be sold back to them.

In the end, they would all foot the cost of the steel mill.

They were also unable to reject the equipment that Shanhai City sold.

This meant that she was being a free coal worker for Ouyang Shuo.

After she understood that, Feng Qiuhuang's expression grew a little depressed.

Ouyang Shuo bitterly smiled. With two smart partners, he did not know whether to laugh or cry.

”Fengwu, do not listen to Bai Hua. No matter what, as long as you earn, isn’t it good?”

Feng Qiuhuang shook her head and sighed, ”I can only think of it that way.”

”Talking about equipment, Wuyi, where is the equipment you promised us?” Bai Hua took the chance to lead the topic back to arms trading.

Feng Qiuhuang also paid a lot of attention to this problem.

In the alliance, apart from Shanhai City, the strengths of Consonance City and Fallen Phoenix City were the most important.

Although they were not like the basically self-sufficient Shanhai City, who were building warships, bows, tang blades, horse lance, buren armor, and mingguang armor, they both had their killing points.

Consonance City was good at siege weapons and shields.

Fallen Phoenix City was good at Iron Futie Armor and heavy swords.

These four things were all things that Shanhai City needed.

Siege weapons did not need to be mentioned, as Ouyang Shuo was very interested about the trebuchet.