Heavenly Dao Formula

I see.

Xia Fan immediately understood the other party's method of distinguishing steel - judging the toughness and hardness through bending plasticity and steel chiseling. Pig iron is easy to break, while wrought iron is too soft. Only the characteristics of steel can satisfy both points , both tough and strong.

In conditions where the carbon content cannot be determined, the blacksmith's experience is the most reliable criterion.

"I smelted all the iron in Jinxia City at one time. If the news reaches the Ministry of Industry, those old guys will definitely scare their jaws off." Mo Yun was also quite excited. She has specialized in mechanism manufacturing for more than ten years. Naturally know the meaning behind mass production.

"I think their first reaction is to refuse to believe it and think we're lying."

Ning Wanjun replied with a smile.

She was also very happy, but for a slightly different reason. In addition to the substantial steel production in his own territory, another point is to be proud of his old friends. After all, being able to come up with a plan in front of the listener and gain the approval of the other party is probably a rare existence in Daqi's eyes. Before the organ beasts were mass-produced, this melting pot could be regarded as Mo Yun's first official achievement after coming to Jinxia City, and she would naturally be delighted by it.

Only Xia Fan was the calmest.

In his opinion, whether this batch of molten iron is considered steel is completely unknown, and there is no guarantee that the same result will be obtained if the second furnace is smelted in the same way.

After all, its quality depends entirely on the existing pig iron and wrought iron ingots, and it is not surprising that the carbon content fluctuates greatly. In addition, there is no removal of impurities during the entire smelting process, and the quality of the finished product is still far from the "steel" that Xia Fan dreamed of.

Fortunately, this is just the beginning.

As he conceived before, this batch of crude steel of different qualities will become the starting point for the rapid advancement of smelting technology. Based on more professional and reliable equipment, it is only a matter of time before steel with controllable quality and superior performance can be produced.

As more and more filled stone molds are being delivered, Mo Yun has already begun to select the best batch of raw steel for his new machine building bureau.

Looking at the other party's concentration and never-tiring appearance, Xia Fan always felt that she was not picking up hot steel, but shopping in the commercial street where new products were on sale. Women also show this expression.

At this time, a guard walked up to Ning Wanjun, "His Royal Highness, there is a visitor who claims to be Jinxia's new prefect who wants to meet you. His name is Hong Siqi, and he has all the documents, appointment and dismissal orders."

Hearing this, the princess couldn't help frowning, "Have you handed it over to Eunuch Li for inspection?"

"Yes, it has been confirmed, it is not a fake."

Xia Fan saw obvious impatience and boredom in Ning Wanjun's eyes.

He even suspected that it was not impossible for the other party to say "arrest this person and put him in the prison, just pretend he never came".

But in the end she forcibly restrained her emotions, and replied in a deep voice, "Bring him here."

"Yes." The guard took the order and left.

"The one who should come has finally come." Ning Wanjun sighed a little disappointed, "Although I know that the imperial court will not allow Jinxia City to become a blank area without jurisdiction, but I can only say that the officials sent people here so quickly. There are so many officials with nothing to do."

Xia Fan understands the princess's feelings very well at this moment - after finally getting rid of the obstacles and obtaining the complete Jinxia City, but now the imperial court has to intervene, even if the other party fails in the end, this process is quite disgusting.

"Isn't this something that was expected a long time ago?" He comforted in a relaxed tone, "The General Affairs Bureau was set up for this situation. Your decision is very correct. If you arrest him or close the door, the officials will The Ministry will definitely notice it, so why not put him in the government office, it would be a lie."

"You are right," the princess nodded, "this city no longer belongs to the imperial court."

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"Your Highness, if you have any orders, I will do my best, and I will never refuse!" Hong Siqi said loudly after saluting, completely ignoring the gazes of the people around him, "If you think that the officials are still capable If there is any doubt, the lower officials are willing to prove themselves through the training of Reserve Officers of the General Affairs Bureau!"

Xia Fan and Ning Wanjun looked at each other.

The two imagined many situations, but they didn't expect this one.

The new prefect expressed his attitude immediately after introducing himself. He didn't mean "Jinxia City should be managed by the government" at all, let alone dissatisfaction and resistance to the Bureau.

At the position of prefect, most officials have begun to pay attention to their words and deeds. Even in the face of the royal family, they will not be too humble, for fear of leaving an impression of lack of character in the eyes of others. Even if you seek refuge with a superior person, you still have to find a private environment, and only when you are reserved will you reveal your heart.

But Hong Siqi seemed to have no worries about this at all.

Such a straightforward declaration of effectiveness made the princess momentarily at a loss as to how to respond.

While the two were silent, Hong Siqi was also quietly looking at the two...and the scene on the beach.

Not to mention Princess Guangping and the Prime Minister of the Privy Council, the common feature is that they are young, but he had inquired about it long before submitting the invitation, so he was not too surprised.

But the furnace on the beach is more eye-catching.

He noticed that a crimson liquid was constantly flowing out from the bottom of the furnace, which should be some kind of metal being smelted. He has been an official for so many years, and he has also seen what the smelting site looks like: not only is it smoky, but there are charcoal burners with shirtless shirts everywhere, and the stoves are small and large, standing all over the ground like tree roots.

This is the first time Hong Siqi has seen such a giant melting furnace.

More importantly, he was stunned to see that there was black smoke rising from burning charcoal at the scene, but the metal flowing out was endless. It was completely unpredictable how they could smelt so many ores at the same time and maintain High temperature inside the furnace.

But there was one thing he was sure of.

From today, Yancheng produces more than just salt.

Hong Siqi vaguely realized that all the differences he saw had a common cause—the past experience would have little effect on this city, and what he saw confirmed his He made his own decision. If he was not more decisive, he might not even have the chance to meet the princess.

Who to play for is not a problem he needs to struggle with.

The key is how to get more benefits from it.

What do you think?

Ning Wanjun asked Xia Fan with his eyes.

Xia Fan nodded his chin slightly.

The princess immediately understood his thoughts, turned her head and said to the new prefect, "Master Hong, the government suffered a lot in the last catastrophe, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to recover for a long time. If you are asked to work with the government minister, will you You will be too wronged—”

"No grievances, no grievances at all. Only the capital of a state has a privy office, and the prime minister is equivalent to the state shepherd, so how could I feel wronged." Hong Siqi directly cupped his hands at Xia Fan, "Lord Xia, Please take care of me more in the future.”

"Each, each other." Xia Fan cupped his hands in return.

"I saw that there are many people in front of the office, and the receptionists are overwhelmed. I think the manpower in the mansion must be quite tight." He didn't treat himself as an outsider, "If there is anything I can help, just ask .”

Xia Fan pondered for a moment, "Actually, there is something imminent, but I can't find anyone to do it for the time being."

"Oh? I would like to hear more about it."

"I heard that Leizhou seems to have suffered a military disaster. A large number of people fled eastward, and some people have already crossed the border of Shenzhou. If no one takes them in, they will probably reach the vicinity of Jinxia City soon."

"You want me to disperse those refugees?" Hong Siqi said without hesitation, "Don't worry, I have a lot of experience in this-"

"No." Xia Fan interrupted him, "I hope you can assist the Bureau to take them in and settle them down properly."

Happy to 2077~~~