The White-haired Queen

Chapter 115 Private Transaction with Jing Li

After Wen Lanyue asked Wang Huanjun and Zhao Zeming to send a message to Mo Jiang, she suddenly felt a little regretful. Because she realized that although her idea of ​​turning Shangxie into a "bicycle kingdom" was beautiful, the reality was often cruel.

She began to worry whether Shangxie Country currently had the rubber materials needed to make bicycles. After all, before this, she didn't know much about Shangxie Country's resources. In the entire team, if there was anyone who was knowledgeable, it would definitely be Jing Li. So, during the break, Wen Lanyue found Jing Li and talked to him about rubber.

Wen Lanyue asked, "Deputy Envoy Jing, have you ever heard of a material called rubber?"

Jing Li nodded slightly, indicating that he knew. Seeing Jing Li's reaction, Wen Lanyue felt relieved and continued to ask: "So, are there rubber trees growing in Shangxie?"

Jing Li thought for a moment and replied: "As far as I know, there are indeed rubber trees in the area bordering Shangxie Kingdom and Xidi. However, the situation in that place is turbulent, and it is not easy to obtain rubber."

Wen Lanyue continued to ask: "Besides this, is there no other place to find rubber?"

Jing Li shook his head, indicating that there was no other place to find rubber. Then he curiously asked Wen Lanyue why she was looking for rubber.

Wen Lanyue answered truthfully: "I recently had a sudden idea and wanted to try to make some interesting gadgets, but these things all require special materials such as rubber."

After listening to this, Jing Li seemed to be thinking about something, and then told Wen Lanyue that there happened to be some rubber materials in his forging department, which were left over from the previous production of the mechanical vehicle.

Wen Lanyue's eyes lit up, and she quickly asked, "Have you finished making your mecha?"

Jing Li shook his head with some regret and said, "It has not been completely successful yet. If everything goes well, once it succeeds, we can achieve large-scale production. By then, the rubber problem will definitely be solved."

Wen Lanyue asked again: "Could it be that the lack of rubber caused the mechanical vehicle to fail to be successfully manufactured?"

Jing Li denied it again and explained that it was due to other problems.

Wen Lanyue showed great interest in Jing Li's mechanical car and asked further, "What kind of use is the mechanical car you designed for?"

Jing Li scratched his head and described it with longing: "My ideal mecha vehicle has multiple functions and can perform tasks such as reconnaissance, defense, support and attack."

When Wen Lanyue heard this, he suddenly realized that what he wanted to build was actually a tank for the 21st century! Now that he had accumulated a lot of points in the "Tianxia Datong" library, it was enough to look up information at the current pace.

In this way, since points are no longer a problem, can I copy a tank blueprint from the "Tianxia Datong" library? In this way, when they need rubber, maybe I can solve my rubber demand problem at the same time.

Wait, Wen Lanyue suddenly remembered that in the war movies she had watched in modern times, the tank tracks seemed to be made of alloy, not rubber.

Wen Lanyue frowned slightly and pouted, but soon an idea came to his mind: Yes, he could provide them with the tank blueprints and ask them to help get rubber! After all, he had experience in getting rubber.

So, Wen Lanyue smiled slightly and said softly: "Deputy Envoy Jing, how about we make a deal?"

Jing Li's heart tightened when he heard this. He hurriedly said in panic, "I dare not do that. The Queen Mother, please tell me what you need. I will do my best and will not hesitate to die!"

Wen Lanyue waved her hand and said with a smile: "You don't have to be so nervous. This is just a small deal between the two of us. Moreover, this matter is only known to you and me, and no third person will know about it."

After hearing this, Jing Li heaved a sigh of relief, but still asked hesitantly, "I wonder what the Queen Mother is talking about? As long as it is within my humble capacity, I will certainly do it without hesitation!"

Wen Lanyue smiled and said firmly: "This is not a national affair, but a personal matter of mine. Therefore, this can be regarded as a transaction, not an order. You can rest assured."

Upon hearing this, Jing Li couldn't help but lower his voice and ask, "No distinction between high and low, is this an equal transaction?"

Wen Lanyue nodded and replied softly: "Of course. I do this purely to fill my own pocket, and serving the country is just a matter of convenience." As soon as she finished speaking, she secretly rejoiced in her heart.

Hearing this, Jing Li's tense expression instantly relaxed, and he returned to his cool and handsome appearance. He smiled and said, "Okay, then tell me how to trade."

At this moment, Wen Lanyue's eyes sparkled with joy, and the corners of her mouth turned up, almost narrowing into a slit. She lowered her voice and said, "I can provide you with a blueprint of the locomotive. In exchange, you have to help me get the rubber I need."

Upon hearing this, Jing Li quickly waved his hands and refused, "No, no, I can't get so much rubber by myself. The last time I was able to get that rubber, it was with the help of the prince." There was a trace of helplessness and frustration on his face.

Wen Lanyue said: "I don't want you to handle this matter alone, but I hope you can lead my people to complete the task together. You just need to use your expertise and serve as a guide or consultant."

Jing Li responded: "The word 'consultant' is a little unfamiliar to me, but guidance is something I can try."

Wen Lanyue continued, "In fact, consulting and guidance are essentially the same. Since you think you can give it a try, let's decide on this."

Jing Li nodded in agreement: "Okay, let's give this deal a try."

Wen Lanyue smiled and said, "Very good. Before the negotiation, it can be called a transaction, but once a consensus is reached, it can be called cooperation. I am also willing to try this cooperation model."

Wen Lanyue then said, "The rubber from your forging department is not urgently needed for the time being, so why not transfer it to me first."

Jing Li thought for a moment and replied, "Okay. Then you can write a letter and have the prince deliver it to the place you specify." After a pause, Jing Li added, "Although I have the power to dispose of materials, all the materials still need the prince's approval before they can be carried out."

Wen Lanyue responded: "Okay, I understand. Then please write a letter and ask the prince to send it to the commercial bank."

Jing Li stared at Wen Lanyue and asked, "Can I take a look at your mechanical vehicle design drawings first?"