Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 1536: Chapter 84: Richness Undermines the Immortal Dynasty’s Foundation_3

“Hmm, I know.” Wang Fugui nodded honestly.

“Do you know what I mean when I say you know something?”

“Yes, I know that you know what I mean when I say you know something.”

“Speak human language!” King of Zhennan rolled his eyes.

“Yes, Your Highness. I understand that a group of Xuan Iron mine owners, led by the Wei Family, have been hoarding and secretly manipulating the prices of Xuan Iron,” Wang Fugui said with unusual honesty, “Does Your Highness want to ask why I know this?”

“Actually, the reason is quite simple. I’ve compiled all the tax records of Wei Family’s mine production for the past three hundred years, along with records of mined outputs and the tax offsets of personnel and other costs. I created a big data spreadsheet. From the data, I estimated that their spending on offsets should be about thirty percent higher than what’s registered… From the anomalies in data, I calculated… Then I combined it with the tax records of other Prominent Families… and the efficiency ratio of labor…”

“Your Highness, that’s roughly what happened.”

“…Simple…” King of Zhennan was speechless. He seemed to understand each phrase from Wang Fugui but actually didn’t get it at all. After staring in confusion for a long time, he barely squeezed out a sentence, “So, are you here to take advantage of the situation? How much better can you be compared to the Wei Family?”

By this moment, King of Zhennan no longer dared to treat Wang Fugui as a child.

“It’s different in nature. Our prices are high because of high costs and better performance, whereas the Wei Family’s is due to malicious intentions and profiteering during national calamities,” Wang Fugui spoke calmly, “Actually, I have a plan that could not only foil Wei Family’s current scheming but also force them to cough up the undue profits they have amassed over the years. Moreover, we can further reduce our cost by three hundred Immortal Crystals.”

“What brilliant plan? Do tell quickly.” King of Zhennan’s spirits lifted, honestly fed up with the Wei Family’s disgusting actions. Before Wang Fugui arrived, he was even ready to give in to Wei Family’s extortion.

“This plan will also need cooperation from the Black Armor Office…” Wang Fugui pulled King of Zhennan and Zhao Xiqing aside, whispering covertly.

Soon.

Both King of Zhennan and Zhao Xiqing were looking at Wang Fugui with eyes full of horror.

This is not some brilliant plan at all, clearly it’s a malicious scheme. Could he be even more ruthless?

“No, no, this plan, once successful, will make your Wang family extremely wealthy,” King of Zhennan caught hold of Wang Fugui, assertively said, “Although our Immortal Dynasty is vast and powerful, our expenses and consumption are also large. I can go along with your scheme, no, brilliant plan. But your armor must be discounted to one thousand five hundred Immortal Crystals, considering our massive order of three hundred thousand sets!”

“That won’t be possible,” Wang Fugui shook his head, “Our raw materials and manpower can’t handle such a large order. We can at most produce one hundred thousand sets. The remaining two hundred thousand sets are simply beyond our capacity. After all, breeding fierce crocodiles and training Artifact Refiners are not overnight endeavors.”

“The insufficient production of fierce crocodiles can be addressed. We in the Immortal Dynasty also have fierce crocodiles in some wilderness areas. I can send troops to hunt them down, though it’s a temporary solution, and you must accelerate the breeding scale to reduce costs,” King of Zhennan said gritting his teeth, “You’re right, as the Old Ancestor said, the Xuan Iron resources are barely keeping up, and reform is imperative.”

In battlefields, although some resources can be recycled, there’s often incidents where an entire army is annihilated, with nothing salvageable.

“As for the Artifact Refiners…” King of Zhennan hesitated slightly.

“Our Black Armor Office has a large number of Artifact Refiners idle,” Zhao Xiqing chimed in, eyes turning, “Rather than letting them idle, it’s better to involve them in the production of new armors to speed up the process.”

“But our factories and production lines, they are all in Da Qian,” Wang Fugui said, blinking.

“Then it’s even better, no, no, I mean, we can send Artifact Refiners to work in Da Qian, possibly dispatch two thousand, including some from the Heavenly Human Realm and Purple Abode Realm,” King of Zhennan confirmed.

King of Zhennan was resolved, this order had to be promoted anyhow, absolutely not letting the Wei Family succeed.

Besides, as long as Wang Fugui’s malicious scheme succeeded, this wave would definitely crush the Wei Family, giving him, King of Zhennan, a good avenue to vent his anger.

“But our Da Qian is considered a remote region, with harsh and simple living conditions. Wouldn’t the esteemed Artifact Refiners complain about the lack of comfort, possibly affecting the order’s progress?” Wang Fugui said with concern, “It’d be trouble if that affected the progress of the order.”

“I will give you enough authority,” King of Zhennan said heartily, “Before this order is completed, these two thousand Artifact Refiners will be under Wang family’s jurisdiction. Anyone who slacks off during this critical period will be punished.”

“Ah~~ But I’m still a bit worried,” Wang Fugui said anxiously, “What if the Artifact Refiners like the simple customs of Da Qian and refuse to return to the Immortal Dynasty?”

King of Zhennan almost spat out a mouthful of old blood, glaring as he said, “You young kid, why such troublesome thoughts? I know what tricks you’re up to. You are definitely coveting our Immortal Dynasty’s talented Artifact Refiners, planning on enticing a group over.”

“Your Highness is Wise, nothing can be hidden from you,” Wang Fugui said somewhat dejectedly and disappointedly.

“Humph, it’s better for you to restrain your tricks before me. I’ve been around longer than you, that’s enough…” King of Zhennan waved his hand impatiently, “If your Wang family is capable of enticing them, just go ahead. After finishing this order, if anyone wishes to stay in Da Qian and not return to the Immortal Dynasty, I will not make it difficult for them. Let them choose for themselves.”

He thought to himself, considering the backward condition of East Qian, even if they tried hard to entice our Immortal Dynasty’s proud Artifact Refiners, how many could they attract?

Who would want to stay in the countryside instead of the Immortal Dynasty?

Maybe a few dozens? A hundred?

Ha, let them play their little tricks then. If anyone really gets swayed, consider it an indirect support by the Immortal Dynasty to East Qian Country.

Wang Fugui was overjoyed, deeply bowing, “Rich represents Da Qian in thanking Your Highness for your great kindness and grace, but this promise must be signed in the contract of the order.”

“Pah, you indeed think of great men with the narrow-mindedness of a villain. I always keep my word,” King of Zhennan said scornfully.

“Rich has always adhered to being cautious before trusting the nobility, and since Your Highness will not renege, please sign it.”

“Fine, we’ll sign.”

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