Chapter 0009: Extensive Procurement

After a brief moment of reflection, Qin Feng, having completed the inspection of the goods and confirmed their accuracy, signed the delivery note with satisfaction, thus marking the successful completion of the transaction

In the modern world, silver is merely an ordinary industrial metal; however, in the ancient world, it represented extraordinary wealth. Ten taels of silver could purchase an acre of land; thirty taels of silver could buy a clever and well-behaved maidservant to warm the bed.

It was only this sudden piece of bad news that completely disrupted the plans of the Prime Minister, and it is no wonder that he was so enraged

In the garage, two delivery workers along with the driver jumped out of the vehicle, opened the rear cargo door, and began to unload tightly sealed black boxes one by one.

Otherworld, the imperial capital of Luojing

Grain and weapons are the two most important strategic resources for rebellion. Some weak warlords and leaders of displaced people, in order to obtain sufficient iron, would even scour ordinary households for items such as pots, spatulas, kitchen knives, and iron plows, melting them down to forge weapons. This is how the saying "turning plows into swords" originated

It still feels insufficiently safe, and such actions cannot be taken in the future

What on earth is going on

Next is the procurement of pharmaceuticals. Qin Feng selected a company on Taobao and placed an order for a total value of 3 million for Yunnan Baiyao, Sanqi Shanggong Tablets, medicinal cotton gauze, and various anti-inflammatory antibiotics. Essentially, these are all oral and topical medications, while injectable drugs were omitted, as no one would use those when taken there.

As he looked at the numbers in his account, which had exceeded thirty million, Qin Feng silently pondered. Although for the time being no one had noticed him, the jewelry stores were all equipped with surveillance cameras. Even if he only visited a place once, over time it would be difficult to avoid problems, especially since some well-known gold stores operated as chains.

On the side of the imperial road, two rows of cold-faced guards stood straight and motionless. Occasionally, groups of officials leaving the court would silently pass by.

For China, the world's largest steel producer, this level of trading volume is merely a drop in the bucket and hardly worth mentioning

In the Hall of State Affairs, the cabinet ministers are deliberating on official matters

Due to the large number, the processing this time has become somewhat cumbersome. He utilized the map query function on his mobile phone to filter through all the gold shops in the city, not overlooking those in the surrounding towns, and then rented an Audi to head out

After walking for a few minutes along the clean and tidy tree-lined path, I saw in the distance at the entrance of the community a sealed delivery truck with the SF Express logo waiting at the gate

Bang

The voice of the SF Express delivery person came from the phone. Qin Feng politely expressed his gratitude, asked the other party to wait a moment, and then got up and left the villa

Meng Luo is indeed one of the few capable generals in the current court. He was originally appointed to lead the troops in order to eliminate the rebel bandits throughout Jingzhou in the shortest possible time, and then to provide support to the neighboring provinces.

Since there is a clear and defined goal to strive for, the tasks at hand have suddenly increased. The first step is to process the gold retrieved last time, along with this time, in batches, totaling three thousand taels.

The volume of each box is not large, yet they are quite heavy. Each box is marked with the inscription of metal crafts, which was a deliberate request from Qin Feng

Certainly, these supplies will not be transported all at once, but rather delivered in batches. After all, Zhao Yuanjin's current territory consists of only one prefectural city. If an excessive amount of valuable items were to suddenly appear, it might inadvertently leak out, leading to unnecessary troubles

After all fifty boxes were unloaded, Qin Feng casually opened a few boxes and discovered that they contained pure silver bars, each measuring thirty centimeters in length and cut into perfect squares, with the weight being exactly accurate

Returning to the warehouse in the suburbs, he once again placed an order for as much as 500 tons of flour and rice with the owner of the grain processing factory, with the same transaction requirements as last time

After a considerable amount of time, his figure reappeared in the coastal city area. After busying himself in his rented room for a moment, he hurriedly left again

A slightly plump man in a purple robe, with a stern expression and graying hair, slammed the memorial he held onto the table and, with a darkened face, questioned: "How could the battle situation collapse like this? Meng Luo died under mysterious circumstances, over ten generals died without clarity, what kind of wicked means did that damned Zhao Yuanjin use? How could he have caused such significant losses to the court's military forces in an instant?"

Fortunately, in modern society, steel is also an extremely common and inexpensive industrial product, with varieties of steel suitable for crafting cold weapons available for purchase at a price of several thousand for one ton

After a busy period, another two days have passed. The food, steel, and medicine have arrived in succession, while the silver was delivered last.

He made no less than twenty trips back and forth, and being cautious and meticulous, he changed his outfit and appearance every two or three places he visited, and also switched cars, to avoid attracting the attention of those with ulterior motives. After more than two days, he finally managed to get everything done

A purple copper qilin paperweight was thrown far away, crashing onto the floor tiles with a dull thud, startling several young civil officials nearby into silence, not daring to breathe a word.

These medicines are equally inexpensive and common in this world, but after being transported to another realm, they become life-saving elixirs, capable of yielding at least tenfold profits for him

The next morning, Qin Feng emerged from his hotel room, completed the check-out procedures at the front desk, and then went out to rent a car to head to the airport

Moreover, the materials he intends to procure this time are not limited to just food; there are also a large quantity of steel ingots, which will be supplied to Zhao Yuanjin for the purpose of forging armor and weapons

Although it is already the twilight of the dynasty, the imperial capital remains a place of utmost importance, where the control and influence of the court are still quite formidable. No one dares to create disturbances in this central hub of power in the realm.

In the ancient times of low productivity, the output of steel and metal was scarce, making it a genuine hard currency that was strictly controlled by the government and the court. Whenever chaotic times arrived, local warlords and rebel armies would compete to hoard and seize metals to forge swords and armor.

At present, this is the case. Once his wealth exceeds 100 million in the future, Qin Feng plans to purchase a truly personal mansion.

As long as Meng Luo can unite with the other troops and work together to pacify the Jiangnan region, the largest source of tax revenue for the court can be restored to stability. Only then can the turbulent world hope to return to peace, and the court's revival can be anticipated

At this time, Qin Feng had taken a break from his busy schedule to move house, canceling his previous cheap rental and renting a villa in a high-end residential area near the banks of Qingpu River. The villa features a private courtyard and garage, offering a tranquil environment with adequate privacy protection measures, ensuring that there would be no unscrupulous landlords bothering him from time to time.

Therefore, once the next batch of gold is received, I will apply for a tourist visa to go abroad to handle it. After all, the items are stored in a dimensional space, so there is no need to worry about being discovered when passing through customs

Qin Feng greeted the security guard at the entrance, signed his name, then opened the car door and took a seat in the front passenger seat, directing the driver to proceed inside, directly entering through the villa's main gate

Mr. Qin, the package you requested has been delivered

Lastly, and most importantly, is the procurement of silver to be taken to another world for the exchange of gold. Qin Feng selected several reputable stores on Taobao and placed orders in batches totaling up to 1,000 kilograms.

At this time, the advantages of being in Huaguo become evident, with a population scale in the billions, formidable productivity, and a stable environment giving rise to a vast and prosperous market. As a result, all the various resources that Qin Feng requires are extremely abundant and inexpensive, and the purchasing process is convenient and swift; after placing an order and making payment online, one can simply wait for the goods to arrive, without having to worry about anything else

Qin Feng selected a suitable manufacturer online and contacted them. After reaching an agreement, he immediately placed an order for 300 tons of steel ingots, still requesting that the delivery be made to his doorstep, while he would be responsible for the loading and unloading.

Certainly, there are also expensive high-end goods, but Qin Feng does not need them. It is a foolish notion to expect that every ordinary soldier can wield divine weapons like Zhanlu, Longquan, or Tai'a.

The officials exchanged glances, and none of them spoke up

The majestic and grand imperial city is situated along the central axis of the urban area, bathed in the slanting rays of the setting sun, with its red walls and golden roofs exuding an awe-inspiring aura of dignity

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However, in the real world of China, the cost of land is exorbitant, and housing prices are outrageous, which goes without saying. The bride price and dowry are increasingly extravagant, exhausting the hard-earned savings of oneself and one's parents over half a lifetime, only to end up marrying someone who is barely satisfactory, with a temperament that leaves much to be desired. Moreover, the property must also include the other party's name. In short, the more one says, the more it brings tears.

With three hundred taels of silver, one can redeem a beautiful young woman from a brothel, who is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and possesses both grace and beauty, and is a courtesan who sells her art rather than her body. If one has over a thousand taels of silver, one can purchase a grand and spacious mansion in the city.