Chapter 232: A Humbling Demonstration
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Zhao Kuan spat out the tea he had just sipped.
“Twenty thousand taels? That’s enough to equip four hundred elite armored cavalry!” he blurted out.
Zhao Yuanliang’s brow furrowed deeply. “Your Highness, this price is far too steep. We cannot afford it.”
When discussing the cannon price with Emperor Wenxuan, Xiao Ming had specified that the eight thousand taels was a special rate for the imperial court. He had also discreetly requested the Emperor not to disclose this figure. At the time, Emperor Wenxuan had agreed.
Thus, apart from the Emperor, no one knew the actual production cost. However, Xiao Ming was aware Prince Zhao wasn’t foolish—he must have estimated a reasonable price range.
“What do you believe would be a fair price then?” Xiao Ming asked.
“Six thousand taels should suffice, with transportation handled by us,” Zhao Yuanliang proposed.
Xiao Ming stood up. “Let me propose this: Yuanliang, you may have only heard of the cannons’ reputation without witnessing their power firsthand. Allow me to show you.”
“That was precisely my hope. Please lead the way, Your Highness,” Zhao Yuanliang said eagerly.