With the help of newspapers, the reputation of Xiaozhengtai Winery quickly spread. Wuliangye, Qingfeng Wine, and Meirenzui were in short supply every day.
In addition, Xiao Zhengtai also ordered people to set up a fireworks and firecrackers factory, specializing in the production of fireworks and firecrackers.
This New Year, even ordinary people’s homes set off firecrackers to welcome the new year!
In the first month of the first month, the young lady took Ying Zheng to see the steel plant that was already in use!
In order not to affect people's lives, the factory was located on the outskirts of the city.
Between two piles of iron ore like hills, a tall furnace is smelting!
High temperature removes impurities from the iron ore, and the molten iron flows out. After a series of professional operations, it finally becomes a sharp steel knife!
There are many more knives like this in the warehouse!
"Good knife!"
Looking at the gleaming knives in the warehouse, Ying Zheng's eyes widened.
When he first saw the Flying Eagles equipped with steel knives, he was still yearning for them.
Unexpectedly, in less than half a year, his Great Qin soldiers would also be equipped with such steel swords!
This steelmaking plant was built as a partnership between him and Xiao Shota.
The imperial court produces iron ore, Xiaoshota produces technology, and the weapons created can be used by the imperial court at half price!
"Wang Ben, how about giving it a try?"
Ying Zheng picked up a handful and threw it towards Wang Ben.
"yes!"
Wang Ben took it accurately and said to Zhang Han: "Lao Zhang, where is your sword? Let's make a few gestures?"
"Gesture? Is this a family heirloom sword?"
Zhang Han is very confident in his sword.
If they compete, it seems like they are bullying Wang Ben!
"The family heirloom sword is not as good as a random steel knife in the steel mill. If you lose, I will give you the mirror at home!"
At first, Xiao Zhengtai used a small glass mirror to trick him, but now he uses this as a joke.
"Okay, let's compete. If the young master's steel knife breaks, don't be discouraged. The blade looks stronger than an ordinary knife!"
Zhang Han unsheathed his sword and did not forget to comfort the young lady.
In his heart, this sword is not only invincible, but it is also not comparable to ordinary weapons!
Unless it is the kind of master that casts it, how many days and nights have passed, the kind that absorbs the essence of the sun and the moon!
"It's better not to be too confident. Let's compare first and then talk!"
Xiao Zhengtai is very confident in the steel knives produced by the steel mill.
According to the alloy sword given by the system, it is still a little bit inferior, but I am still confident in dealing with most swords of this era!
"Ding Dong..."
Next, the two began to gesture and the two swords collided together, making a crisp sound.
"Bangdang..."
Next, the two of them exerted a little force, and a dramatic scene happened.
The sword that Zhang Han always kept by his side... was broken!
"This...this...how is this possible? It's my family heirloom sword!"
Zhang Han felt like crying.
Now it’s embarrassing to go to grandma’s house!
But this shouldn’t be right?
He has competed with others in swordsmanship before, and he won every time!
This sword has been praised by countless people, saying that it is a good sword that can cut iron like clay!
What's happening now?
"Haha! Let me tell you, Lao Zhang, your ancestors deceived you, right? They just gave you a sword and said it was a fake sword?"
How could Wang Ben miss this good opportunity to squeeze money? He burst out laughing.
The other ministers accompanying him also laughed.
"No...impossible. This isn't the first time I've had a sword duel with someone. Every time, my sword cuts off someone else's. This time...what's going on this time?"
Zhang Han held half of the sword in disbelief and looked around, trying to find out the reason.
"Zhang Shaofu, don't look at it. There is nothing wrong with your sword, and the materials are all of the best quality!"
Xiao Zhengtai laughed lightly.
"Then...what's going on?"
Zhang Han still pointed at the steel knife in Wang Ben's hand with a confused look on his face.
"Most of your sword is made of iron. Although it is high-quality iron, its hardness is still very different from steel. That's why it broke when your father-in-law held the steel sword and you fought hard! "
Xiao Zhengtai explained, and then continued: "I will order the craftsmen to imitate the way you wear the sword and make a steel sword as compensation to you!"
In order to test the effect of the steel knife, he was really embarrassed to cut off someone's handed down sword.
"Young master, are you serious?"
Replacing iron with steel, Zhang Han felt like he got a big bargain.
"really!"
Xiao Zhengtai nodded firmly.
"Haha...! Okay! With the steel sword, won't our Da Qin soldiers be invincible from now on?"
Seeing the results of the competition, Ying Zheng laughed heartily.
"Well, at least the weapons are much more advanced than other countries...!"
Young Shota could only say this.
No matter how good the steel knife is, it is just a cold weapon.
The only thing that can really dominate is a hot weapon!
"In addition to making weapons, steel can also be used to build houses, roads, cars, ships, etc.!"
"A car? A ship? What is this? Can we fight?"
Ying Zheng is a militant. When he sees a new gadget, the first thing he thinks of is to use it in battle.
"Yes! But it's not a direct fight, but a auxiliary fight!"
Xiao Shota explained with a smile, "A car is just like our current carriage, but it is made of steel and powered by gasoline. It does not need horses, but it can travel thousands of miles a day!"
"It's similar to a ship. It's a steel building ship that can carry thousands of people to overseas destinations!"
“Traveling thousands of miles in a day, carrying thousands of people?”
After hearing these words, everyone present was shocked and showed an expression of disbelief.
Not surprising.
In this era where cold weapons are not fully developed, if you tell them about things that will only be available in later generations, it would be strange for them not to be shocked!
"Father, this kind of thing really exists, but it will take time to research it!"
The arsenal is currently producing cannons. When production is completed, Shota Xiao will start to consider the production of steam engines.
This thing is the core of the first industrial revolution. With the steam engine, many machines can be produced, and everyone will believe what he says!
"Okay! I believe you!"
Although it was unbelievable, Ying Zheng still chose to believe it.
After all, too many impossible things have happened to this kid!
"Thank you, Father!"
Little Shota bowed her hands.
"By the way, I want all the swords you have. I will distribute them to the generals in the army first!"
"There are only about a thousand for now, but smelting furnaces are being added in the east, and the output will increase significantly in the future. We will strive to equip all Da Qin soldiers with steel swords by the end of this year!"
Xiao Zhengtai pointed in a direction, where Huang Yuan was leading people to build a furnace.
"Okay! Please report the amount of money needed to the inner government. There is no need to report it to me!"
Ying Zheng had great trust in Xiao Zhengtai and had no doubts at all.
