Start Being a Vassal King Today - Chapter 137

[Chapter 137 Bloodline]

“This…”

Zhao Xu showed a distressed expression.

Naturally, he couldn’t rush to agree, otherwise an old fox like Ma Xuan would be able to see through his thoughts at a glance.

“Please rest assured, Your Highness, my Ma family will never be disrespectful to Your Highness like Yuan Lina and others.” Seeing Zhao Xu’s hesitation, Ma Xuan felt anxious.

Ma Han was wearing plate armor and was reluctant to take it off. He also begged: “If Your Highness doesn’t believe me, I can stay in Yancheng.”

Zhao Xu was stunned. Ma Han said that, it was tantamount to being a hostage in Yancheng.

Having said this, Zhao Xu felt that he could let go, so he said: “There is no need for this. Since Ma Zhoumu is so sincere, this king will set this precedent, but the armor given to Ma Zhoumu cannot be like Mr. Ma’s. The clothes are the same sturdy, but the quality will be worse, but the generals can be the same.”

“Almost, how bad will it be.” Ma Xuan was a little disappointed.

“Mazhou Mu, don’t worry, at most, the bow and arrow can get in so far.” Zhao Xu raised his little finger and pointed at the finger cover.

Ma Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, for him this was enough.

Soldiers with this level of depth can’t die, at most, their skin and flesh are broken, not fatal.

What’s more, the better the armor, the more expensive it is, and he didn’t think it was necessary to equip every soldier with the armor of King Yan’s soldiers.

This requires money.

As for the generals, he felt a lot more at ease. For him, soldiers could be recruited again after they died, and one general was missing.

“It’s not that big of a difference, so it’s settled?” Ma Xuan smiled openly.

Ma Han was a little disappointed, his idea of staying in Yanjun fell through.

He was very interested in Zhao Xu, and during these days in Yan County, he even heard many anecdotes about King Yan.

I really want to know what interesting things Yan Wang can come up with at the first time.

“It’s settled.” Both Zhao Xu and Ma Xuan ignored Ma Han who was on the side.

Zhao Xu went on to say: “However, this king needs Mazhou Mu’s help for

something.” So he told about the business route.

“It’s easy to say, easy to say.” Ma Xuan was even more pleasantly surprised after hearing this.

He didn’t know how to speak to King Yan about Jinzhou, but he didn’t expect King Yan to come to his door.

For him, Jinju is very important.

Because once Jinzhou is lost, Xiliang can leave Yanzhou in the east, Sizhou and Qinzhou in the south.

At that time, the Ma family will be finished.

This is also the reason why he wanted Jinzhou to fight Xiliang.

Now King Yan’s business route passes through Jinzhou and Xiasizhou.

Then he must cooperate with his Ma family to deal with Xiliang people, and the armor matter will be more secure.

Seeing Ma Xuan’s treacherous smile, Zhao Xu figured it out after a little thought.

But is he a disadvantaged person, Ma Xuan wants to use him, so why doesn’t he want to use Ma Xuan.

He has been envious of Jinju’s rich population for a long time.

After agreeing on this matter, Zhao Xu asked people to set up a banquet.

He also called Chang Wei and Liu Fu to accompany him. At the banquet, he and Ma Xuan set the price of the armor.

Twenty-one pairs of plate armor and fifteen pairs of scale armor.

Da Song generally only needs eight taels of armor for ordinary soldiers.

But this armor is naturally inferior to his armor.

Ma Xuan also knew very well that a soldier wearing plate armor was enough to kill three or four soldiers wearing ordinary armor.

Therefore, although the price hurt him, he still accepted it.

After trying the armor, he saw that he could not make plate armor.

Although the scale armor can be made, the quality of the armor is not as good as that of King Yan.

One drink lasted an hour.

Ma Xuan and his son were drunk, Zhao Xu ordered them to be sent to the inn.

Liu Fu said at this time: “Yuan Li must have never imagined that he blocked the commercial road of Yan County, and in a blink of an eye His Highness opened up another one. Xiliang also has the help of the Ma family, so there is no serious trouble.”

“It’s just that the price paid is a bit high.” Chang Wei was depressed, he was still a little bit reluctant that the soldiers of the Ma family put on their armor, even though it was worse than them.

Zhao Xu was a bit drunk, at this moment he laughed, and said to Chang Wei: “What are you afraid of, you won’t care much about armor after a while.”

“Not a general.” Chang Wei shook his head.

“You will know when Bing Zhansi’s new gadget comes out.” Zhao Xu laughed twice.

Chang Wei suddenly felt like a cat scratching.

But King Yan is trying to trick him, so he can only feel bad for himself.

“Furthermore, the Ma family needs this king’s armor, so it means they are asking for this king’s armor. They will stand on the same boat with this king for the time being.” Zhao Xu continued.

In contemporary times, many great powers compete to sell arms to smaller states.

It’s not just about trade, it’s also about geopolitics.

This is similar to his relationship with the Ma family. The two are currently in a state of huddling together for warmth.

As for whether they will part ways due to interests in the future, it doesn’t matter.

Because at that time, he definitely didn’t need to rely on armor to fight.

Liu Fu and Chang Wei both nodded when they heard the words.

They had to admit that in the overall situation, they were not as far-reaching as King Yan.

Putting on the armor provided by the palace, the Ma family can gain an advantage in the war with Xiliang, which invisibly reduces the threat facing Shanggu County.

next day.

Ma Xuan took Ma Han back to Qinzhou.

Zhao Xu sent the two to the west gate.

“Your Highness, after a while, the officials will send someone to Yancheng to pick up the goods.” Ma Xuan got on the horse and bowed to Zhao Xu.

“Don’t worry, 10,000 sets of scale armor and 8,000 sets of plate armor will be ready within a month.” Zhao Xu said.

Ma Xuan hopes to get a batch of armor and equipment for the Ma family’s elite as soon as possible.

If it does work in actual combat, he will continue to purchase from the palace.

Ma Xuan was overjoyed when he heard the words, and nodded heavily to Zhao Xu, “So, I will come to visit Your Highness another day.”

Ma Han looked at Yancheng with some reluctance, and said the same: “Your Highness, thank you for your care during this time.”

” You don’t need to say thank you, I hope you can take care of me when the Yanjun Commercial Bank passes through the border in the future.” Zhao Xu said with a smile.

“Naturally, leave it to me.” Ma Han patted his chest.

After finishing speaking, Ma Xuan nodded again, and led Ma Han to the west.

Zhao Xu watched the two go away, then turned and went back.

“Father, based on what my child has seen and heard in Yan County, this king of Yan is not easy.”

After walking a certain distance, Ma Han turned his head to look at Yan City.   ”So what, the throne will still have nothing to do with him in the future, and any prince who ascends the throne will not tolerate him.” Ma Xuan said, “Who made him not have the blood of the powerful clan flowing in

his body?”

The aristocratic family is not only powerful, but also extremely respected.

All the rich families in the eulogy of the people are proud of obtaining women from powerful families.

Because this will greatly enhance the status of their family.

Other wealthy families will take a high look, and the children of their families will be selected as officials.

So in Ma Xuan’s view, King Yan’s future will stop at Yanzhou.

Emperor Zhao Heng knew better than him that a prince without the blood of a powerful family would not be able to ascend to the throne.

Although the eight major factions are fighting back and forth, they are always in step on this matter.

Just like when Zhao Heng was fighting for the throne, he never considered King Chun.

He knew that King Chun, who did not have the blood of the clan, would not get the support of the clan, and it was true.

“Father is absolutely right.” Mahan nodded.

It’s just that compared with those princes in the capital, the status of this King Yan is indeed much poorer.

(end of this chapter)