Zhi Xuan

The appearance of pig iron lifted Zhi Xuan's spirit.

With pig iron, will wrought iron be far behind?

Looking ahead, can he still look forward to steel?

Mastering the technology of iron and steel smelting is tantamount to grasping the wealth code of the times.

Smelting suitable materials, steel knives and armor are no longer a dream.

The army armed with new armor, the defense ability alone is higher than other armies.Equipped with a steel knife that cuts iron like mud, it is not impossible to walk sideways in front of the nations.

The presence of iron would also improve farming and life.

The iron smelting process is perfect, and ironware appears in large quantities. In addition to weapons, agricultural tools will achieve leapfrog development.For example, plows, shovels, iron saws, shovels, etc., will have a great impact on land reclamation and farming.

If the material is sufficient, utensils such as iron pans can also be made.

Clans are accustomed to using bronze ware, while the utensils used by the folk are various, including pottery, stone ware, and even bone ware.

No matter how exquisite the cooking skills are, limited by the cooking conditions, they are roasted and stewed over and over again, and the extreme ingredients will get tired of eating.If a worker wants to do a good job, he must first sharpen his tools. This sentence is really a wise saying.

Zhixuan dreamed of improving his cooking methods.

Thinking of the delicacies that the iron pot can bring, Zhi Xuan couldn't help feeling hot in his heart.

However, these are all imaginary. The current smelting technology is still in its infancy. The output of pig iron is not high, and the skills are not proficient. Everything needs to be explored by craftsmen.

More haste less speed.

Zhi Xuan knew the benefits of iron, but he couldn't achieve it overnight.

He is not familiar with smelting technology, and he seems to understand half of what he knows. Talking too much is of no benefit, but will affect the craftsman's thinking and judgment.A layman should not guide an expert.Directing blindly at will, not to mention getting twice the result with half the effort, half the effort is luck.In the end, nothing can be done, wasting resources, wasting time and effort.

The more Zhi Xuan thought about it, the further he went, he was completely distracted.

Others don't know.

The craftsmen prostrated themselves on the ground, seeing that Zhi Xuan remained silent for a long time, their joyful mood was gradually replaced by anxiety.Could it be that they made a mistake and what they refined was not what the king wanted?

Several master craftsmen exchanged glances with each other, and they could see each other's anxiety.

If this is the case, not only have they failed today, but they have done something!

Consuming a lot of stone nirvana and ore but not producing the materials required by the monarch, making a mistake and complacently trying to ask for credit, it deserves death!

Thinking of this, the craftsmen all broke out in cold sweat, and their complexions instantly turned pale.

"Your Majesty, this servant is guilty!"

The craftsmen suddenly opened their mouths to plead guilty, and Zhi Xuan was pulled back from his imagination, seeing the guilty master, he blinked in confusion.

Doctor Xia, who was in charge of the workshop, also had a misunderstanding, and with shame on his face, he begged Zhixuan to apologize.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty of failing to investigate carefully!"

Zhi Xuan became more and more confused, it was obviously a good thing, why did he suddenly plead guilty?

The government order saw the clue, explained to Zhi Xuan in a low voice, and at the same time said a few good words for the next doctor.After all, people are recommended by him, even if the matter is not done well, a few pleadings, at least there is room for change.

Knowing the cause and effect of the matter, Zhi Xuan couldn't help shaking his head.

Big misunderstanding!

"This thing is exactly what I need, and I am very satisfied. You have meritorious service, and you should be rewarded!"

The misunderstanding was clearly explained, and the doctors and craftsmen dared to breathe a sigh of relief.

With a big wave of Zhi Xuan's hand, he generously rewarded the doctors and craftsmen.

The next doctor will reward ten gold, ten bolts of silk, and a jade ring.

The craftsmen are rewarded differently, the master craftsman gets grain and silk, and the rest of the craftsmen get half of it.The servants who help the workers get food, and the slaves in the workshop also get a full meal. It can be said that everyone is happy.

The rewards were handed out on the spot, and everyone was beaming, even the slaves were beaming with joy.

"Thank you sir!"

After the reward was over, Zhi Xuan put on a solemn expression and made a request to the workshop. Now that pig iron has been successfully smelted, the next step is to expand the scale and increase the output.

He has the land, the mine, and the manpower.

If there is a shortage of people to give people, if there is a shortage of money to give money, if there are other requirements, as long as it is related to smelting, he will try his best to satisfy.

Given so much, the only requirement is that the workshop is running at full capacity, improving the smelting technology as quickly as possible, and expanding the scale of production.

He wants a lot of pig iron, but also wrought iron and steel.

He doesn't care what the workshop does, and he doesn't interfere with how the craftsmen are selected. In short, he only cares about the results.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely do it!" Doctor Xia solemnly promised, with the attitude of success or benevolence.What an honor it is for the king to bestow jade, the scholar died for his confidant, and could not fulfill the king's request, he would rather wipe his own neck!

What a strong man!

Before Zhixuan finished sighing, the master craftsman also expressed his opinion on the spot. From now on, he will be eating and living in the workshop. Several people will take turns guarding the kiln. They must make materials that satisfy Zhixuan!

Zhi Xuan didn't understand the smelting process, so he could only briefly explain the differences between pig iron, wrought iron and steel to the craftsmen, focusing on the uses of several materials.

"Can you get the magic weapon?"

Hearing Zhixuan mentioned the steel knife, the craftsmen's blood boiled with enthusiasm, and the armored soldier Wu was even more excited, his face was flushed with excitement.

The army of the Xiyuan Kingdom is already powerful, and equipped with steel knives that cut iron like mud, wouldn't it be like a tiger with wings added, invincible on the battlefield!

Seeing everyone's expressions in full view, Zhi Xuan was relieved but also a little helpless.

He clearly mentioned iron pots and agricultural tools, but one of them counted as the other, and the focus was on weapons, so why not!

The doctor and craftsmen expressed their feelings and issued a military order on the spot.The servants and slaves also made up their minds that they must do everything possible to fulfill the king's wish.

Originally, the workshop was very busy, but after Zhi Xuan's trip, the fire in the workshop continued day and night, and soon after, there was the sound of forging, which showed that everyone was enthusiastic about their work.

As a feudal slave owner, it is not good to squeeze like this.

Zhixuan sent people to the workshop several times to persuade him that it is a good thing to be enthusiastic about work, but it is necessary to rest when you should.

The craftsmen received the order face to face and agreed very happily.When the person who sent the message left, he still went his own way, doing what he should do.They must smelt steel and forge the magic weapon that the king talked about!

Driven by faith, the craftsmen became more enthusiastic about their work, and the people who were sent to persuade them returned without success, which had even more counterproductive effects. Almost every time they went, the craftsmen would stay longer in the workshop.

The people inside knew the truth, and understood that it was not Zhixuan's request, but the whole workshop took the initiative to work overtime.

The outsiders didn't know about it, so they couldn't help misunderstanding, and Xiaoxiao deliberately promoted it, rumors about Zhixuan's cruelty and inhumanity quickly appeared, and the rumors became so loud that they once overwhelmed his reputation for benevolence and righteousness.

Day after day, the rumors did not stop, but intensified.

Zhixuan's reputation has gradually become polarized. Some people say that he is cruel and bullying, and he will never give up on evil, while others praise him for being generous and kind, and loving the people like a son. It is really strange that two completely different reputations appear on the same person.

Artisans put themselves into their work without expecting such rumors to arise.

By the time Zhi Xuan knew about it, his reputation had already spread.Anyway, it didn't have much influence on him, so he simply let him go.

After inspecting the workshop, Zhi Xuan decided to set aside an area centered on the smelting workshop and sent heavy troops to guard it, considering the endless stream of caravans and spies from all sides.Except for those inside the workshop and those who have obtained permission, no one else is allowed to enter.

"Anyone who spies or forcibly breaks in will be arrested immediately if he finds it, and he will be killed if he escapes and resists!"

Iron smelting technology must be kept secret, even Zhao Hao and Zhi Xuan have no intention of revealing anything.

It is true that the two are married, and it is also true that Xiyuan Kingdom and Bei'an Kingdom have an alliance, but the boundaries that should exist cannot be blurred.

The bottom line is that with Zhixuan's status, marriage is mainly a political consideration, and feelings are just icing on the cake and cannot affect his judgment.There is no reservation between each other, and it is absolutely impossible from beginning to end.

It sounds like a scumbag, but as a monarch, he must first consider the national interest.

How important ironware is, not to mention Bei'an, the clans in the country will hide it for a certain period of time.As for Zhongdu City, Zhi Xuan would never take the initiative to mention it unless the king asks.

Such an approach is in line with clan rules, and no one can criticize it, let alone criticize it.

There are heavy troops deployed around the workshop, all of them are from Zhidi and Liangdi, and their loyalty to Zhixuan is extremely high, which is extraordinary.They are here to guard and inspect people who come and go, not to mention spies from various countries, not even a fly or mosquito can fly in.

In this way, Zhi Xuan can concentrate on handling government affairs, promote and appoint talents as soon as possible, and let them be responsible for the construction of Xuancheng.When everything is arranged properly, he should set off and return to the Western Capital.

Originally, he didn't need to leave in a hurry, the king of Gein ordered Prince Huai to come and marry him. As the king of Xiyuan and the head of the Yuan family, he had to show his face, he had to meet Prince Huai, and send Yuantao to marry him in the capital.

Furthermore, Zhi Xuan had no choice but to express his favor when the King of Humans bestowed his favor on him.Other aspects are not easy to change, Yuantao's dowry must be generous.

It is a pity that the monkey wine was not delivered last time.

The team was attacked halfway and suffered heavy casualties.This matter not only angered Zhi Xuan, but also attracted Yang Hao to send troops to crush and suppress around the Tibetan army point, with the same intensity as plowing the land.

After the army returned to the city, Yang Hao saw Zhi Xuan and sent him to the battle to capture him. He made it clear that the real culprit had not been caught and that the matter must not be let go.It doesn't matter whether Dongliang Kingdom or Nanyou Kingdom is behind, the monk can't run away from the temple if he can run away.If it is necessary to send troops again in the future, it will never be over until the opponent kneels down!

Xiyuan country and Dongliang country have five old hatreds, and the relationship with Nanyou country can't be called harmonious.Yang Hao's decision was supported by Su Hu, and Qing doctors responded one after another.

Zhi Xuan is not good at suppressing public opinion, in fact he does not intend to suppress.

When the time is right, a national war is inevitable. The only difference is whether it is a single-line or two-line war, whether it is a local war or the whole country participates in the war.

It's not that Zhixuan loves war, but that the situation doesn't allow him to hesitate.

The opponent's knife has already been revealed, and it is not the husband's fault to be indecisive.Not only do you need to go up to him with real swords and guns, but you also need to beat the other party so painfully that you dare not think the same thing again.

Xiyuan Kingdom favors martial arts, Zhixuan must set an example as a monarch.

With the new army in his hands, he will soon be in control of the upper army. He must be tough and gain undisputed military exploits.Only in this way can we stabilize our position, further control the military power and political power, and have more confidence to wrestle with the high officials.

Once the tone of the war is set, the next step is to collect evidence and lay a solid foundation for sending troops.

Before that, Yuan Tao's wedding was the top priority, and no mistakes could be made.Knowing this, Yang Hao and the others temporarily withdrew their troops and did not further expand the situation.

Taking advantage of this time, Zhixuan summoned clan members and historians to inquire about the rules for sending off relatives, and decided to go to the dense forest again to collect a new batch of monkey wine.

It doesn't matter whether it is real monkey wine or not, the important thing is that it must be brought out from the forest.If he brought something back to the city, as long as he firmly insisted that it was wine hidden in a tree, then it would be!

Bringing this batch of wine into Zhongdu City will become a stepping stone for Yuantao.If used well, she can use this to open up the situation and gain a firm foothold.

There will definitely be voices of doubt, but they will not have much impact.

What Yuan Tao gave was a favor, and the recipient would not value wine, but the family she relied on, Zhi Xuan, who was the king of the Xiyuan Kingdom.

This is the tacit agreement and rules of the clan.

The so-called wine hidden in the tree is just an excuse and introduction.If anyone can't think about it and stick to the origin of the fruit wine, not only will it not affect the marriage, but it will make people laugh.