Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1097

[Chapter 1087 Conditions]

“For the industry of our empire, we now have a kind of machinery that needs to use this black oil to run.”

Tang Wenjie did not hide it.

When he was in Qingzhou, the emperor told him that buying oil from Persia and Ottoman was the most suitable choice, but it was not the only choice.

If diplomacy fails, they will spend more effort exploring oil in Nanyang, so he has a lot of chips in his hands this time.

After a brief contact, he found that Gumbis was still a very shrewd person, and there was no need to deliberately conceal it. One day Gumbis would know that when the lie was exposed, the relationship between the two parties would break down.

“I see, I didn’t expect black oil to have such an important role.”

Gumbis was delighted. Now he at least had something that he could actively trade with the Eastern Empire. Otherwise, he really wouldn’t have much leverage in this negotiation.

“Indeed, what does His Majesty the King mean?” Tang Wenjie asked again.

Gumbis did not answer. He and Alsasi looked at each other, pondered for a moment, and then said, “I want to see your steel battleship? Is it okay?”

“Of course.” Tang Wenjie raised his eyebrows, and he finally said It’s a cunning guy to know why Gumbis wants what he wants.

Negotiations were temporarily suspended, and Tang Wenjie led Gambis and other Persian nobles to board the steel warship parked in the port.

The moment he saw the steel battleships, Gumbis’s eyes never left these six extremely powerful sea beasts.

After seeing the firepower of these warships, Gambis sank. Looking at the sea for a long time, he said: “We in Persia can supply you with oil. You can have as much oil as you want, but there is a prerequisite. You can no longer compete with the Ottomans.” If there is any cooperation, we will only buy our black oil.”

Tang Wenjie smiled bitterly and shook his head. He said, “Even businessmen are shopping around. If we only buy your black oil, how should we price it?”

This question suddenly appeared .

This stumped Gambis. In Persia, black oil was not considered a commodity at all. It was very cheap. If the lion opened his mouth at this time, the Eastern Empire would definitely not accept it.

After thinking for a while, he said: “There is no money for this black oil, as long as you help us build a production line for muskets and cannons.”

Tang Wenjie was surprised. This matter was no small matter. He did not dare to agree easily, but he could get this done in advance. Conditions are minimal.

So he said: “Even if our emperor agrees, you will not get the weapons production line you see now. At most, you will get a production line that is the same as Europe’s current level. Moreover, the empire will not leak technology and will only sell production machinery.” “To you.”

“Even so, we will be very satisfied,” Gumbis said, his heart clear, no matter how much black oil he has, it is only someone else’s wealth.

With the capabilities of the Eastern Empire, they can definitely launch a war against Persia to seize the black oil, but they obviously don’t want to do this now.

Tang Wenjie nodded, “In addition, we also want to buy Abbas Port as a port for our trade. How about your majesty?”

“No king will sell his land, but I can rent it to you.” Abbas was a little embarrassed, the land This question and seriousness, selling the land will undoubtedly affect his authority.

Tang Wenjie was a little disappointed, but now he obviously could only settle for the next best thing, “Okay, I will convey His Majesty the King’s request to our emperor.” Tang Wenjie saluted to Gambis.

Gumbis was also a little uneasy, wondering whether the emperor of the Eastern Empire would accept his conditions.

In his opinion, this is an opportunity for the Persian Empire to become stronger again. The world has changed and Persia can no longer stand still.

Otherwise, sooner or later, the contest between the forces of the East and the West will crush them to pieces.

After negotiating their respective conditions, Tang Wenjie had no reason to stay. After bidding farewell to Gumbis, he ordered the warship to return.

“Woo…”

Accompanied by loud whistles, six warships slowly sailed towards the east.

Cambis and the Persian nobles stood in front of the port without leaving, but kept watching as these six warships that did not need wind power completely disappeared from sight.

“What a terrible country. I hope we can have good luck this time instead of a war.” Gumbis was looking forward to it but also a little worried.

Arsasi said: “Obviously, the Eastern Empire does not want to have another enemy when it confronts the European powers. They came with good intentions this time.”

Gumbis’s eyes were dazed, and he sighed and turned around to leave. .

…

Qingzhou.

After a month of sailing, Tang Wenjie landed in Dengzhou and returned here by steam locomotive.

With no time to rest, Tang Wenjie immediately reported this trip to Persia to Xiao Ming.

“Establishing a production line for muskets and artillery?”

Xiao Ming frowned after listening to Tang Wenjie’s report. Tang Wenjie spent three months doing this.

In the past three months, the Imperial Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturing Plant, the Imperial Automobile Manufacturing Plant, the Imperial Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Plant, and the Imperial Heavy Industry have been established with his approval.

Next, the empire will expand the production and manufacturing of internal combustion engines and internal combustion engine machinery. At this juncture, the problem of oil is becoming more and more difficult.

“The lower official and the Persian King Gambis made it very clear that even if the emperor agrees, he will only establish a Western-style musket and artillery production line.” Tang Wenjie said cautiously.

After pondering for a while, Xiao Ming said: “The free oil and weapons production line, this Gumbis is really a smart man. With the weapons production line, he can compete for the dominance of Central Asia and get more oil fields. This It’s really not a loss.”

“This Gumbis is indeed a shrewd man.” Tang Wenjie agreed.

After thinking about it, Xiao Ming said: “In that case, agree to him. We will help them establish a production line for Zhenglu rifles and a smoothbore cannon. These two production lines only need to use steam engines and have low technical content.”

“Really agree? They?” Tang Wenjie was still a little unsure.

“The empire’s obsolete production lines are now piled in the warehouse. Letting them rust will also cause them to rust. It is better to give them to Persia. News of our purchase of oil in Persia will soon spread to Europe. Europe will inevitably be damaged by that time. Then we will Persia needs to be able to resist external threats and create a stable environment. At the same time, Gumbis thinks of the production line too simply. Once the production line is established for them, they will buy our steel to make weapons and ammunition, which is equivalent to We have an arms dump, why not?”

Tang Wenjie thought about it and suddenly patted his head, “Yes, Persia will be tied to our chariot, your Majesty is wise

. A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. This was his opportunity to establish a different world version of OPEC, and he would not miss it.

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