Thinking of this, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but glance at Li Shimin subconsciously, and found that Li Shimin didn't seem to care, so he felt relieved a little.
"Abandoned farm tools, ordinary iron ingots?"
Li Shimin was holding an iron pickaxe, looking at the honest-looking old man in front of him, and shook his head slightly.
"Shopkeeper, are you bullying us? The quality of this farm tool, it can't be recast from discarded farm tools, or it can be forged from ordinary iron ingots..."
When the customer asked about this, Old Uncle Wen suddenly became energetic.
He coughed dryly and his waist became three points stiffer.
"If they can't forge it, it's because their craftsmanship is not good enough. Our workshop uses Wang's steel-hardening method, which is not comparable to those of ordinary workshops outside..."
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but sweat in his heart.
Return to Wang's steel quenching method, uncle, you have passed it.
Wang's hardening method?
Everyone couldn't help but look at Wang Zi'an subconsciously.
If what the old blacksmith said is true, wouldn't it mean that -
Seeing everyone looking at him, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but shook his head at Old Uncle Wen.
"Old Uncle Wen, I'm just kidding you about Wang's steel tempering method. If you talk nonsense like that, you will be laughed at..."
It was really him who did it!
Turn decay into magic!
I don't know why, Li Shimin and others all breathed a sigh of relief, and there was a sense of relief that was indeed him.
Only Changsun Wuji looked at Li Shimin with bright eyes, at Wang Zi'an who was calm and gentle, and then at old Uncle Wen who stood there with a smug smile on his face as he didn't know what was going on, his eyes flickered.
A quenching method that can turn ordinary iron ingots into as if they are made of steel may be just a shock to others, but to him, it means countless wealth, or a fatal threat.
The method of purifying salt has not been obtained, but the method of quenching must be obtained at any cost.
otherwise……
"Zian, this quenching method——"
Li Shimin's eyes shone and he looked at Wang Zi'an solemnly.
"This quenching method is a hundred times more important to the court than the method of purifying table salt. It is just used to make farm tools. It is really a waste. Are you willing to dedicate this method to the court? Don't worry, I will definitely do it. I will ask the court for credit on your behalf..."
Here we go again.
Wang Zi'an looked at Li Shimin with a half-smile and teased.
"Okay, my daughter-in-law hasn't married yet, she has a royal decree, her son hasn't been born yet, and she already has two titles, so why should we also give our third child a title?"
Li Shimin:...
Damn it, you still dislike this, right?
Everyone:…
While I was still worrying about the title of my second son, my son who had not yet seen him had a title!
The point is, you still look disgusted, what do you mean?
"I think it works, I think it works-"
Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but be delighted when he heard this!
I originally thought that my daughter was incomparable to Princess Yuzhang. From now on, regardless of whether she was a boy or a girl, she would automatically be given a title. Even if she married, regardless of age, she would still be naturally inferior to others.
result--
In the blink of an eye, my daughter has a title, and she even has a grandson or granddaughter who is still missing!
Wang Zi’an:……
You're doing nothing. Do you know that you are being taken advantage of by others?
Li Shimin glanced at Cheng Yaojin with satisfaction. This veteran was quite reliable at critical times!
Old Uncle Wen was a little confused.
What's going on? I'm just bragging, faking it, and enjoying the feeling of being admired by others. Why is it related to some kind of knighthood?
"I think it's okay!"
Li Shimin smiled and nodded.
"To be honest, if this kind of craftsmanship is left here, that is, to make some ordinary farm tools, it is really overkill. If it is handed over to the court, the role it will play will be great - how about a viscount, can you change it... …”
Everyone:…
The things you want are used to negotiate the exchange price.
Also, Your Majesty, you act like a philistine businessman, we really can’t stand it——
Wang Zi'an glanced at Li Shimin with fiery eyes, then looked at the bosses around him who were eyeing him eagerly and at the old Uncle Wen who stood aside, not knowing what was going on, and sighed silently.
This salt water quenching method was casually mentioned when I was drinking at Old Uncle Wen's house last time.
To be honest, I didn’t know the specific ratio at the time. I was just too drunk and made a boast. Unexpectedly, Old Uncle Wen took it seriously. Don’t tell me, it was Old Uncle Wen who found it based on what he said. feasible approach.
Old Uncle Wen said it was Wang's quenching method. In fact, it might as well be called Wen's quenching method.
"Now that we have said this, the imperial court may want it, but there are two points that I must mention at the beginning..."
Having said this, Wang Zi'an rarely straightened his expression.
"First, this quenching method, I just mentioned it casually. The main credit belongs to old Uncle Wen. Without his repeated experiments, this quenching method would not have been developed. Therefore, if the court really wants to grant a title, Just give it to old Uncle Wen."
As soon as these words came out, not to mention the old gentlemen from the Imperial College such as Kong Yingda and Yu Zhining, even Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng could not help but have a look of admiration on their faces.
I originally liked this young man because of his talent, but now it’s because of his character!
Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin hesitated to speak, but finally showed a relieved smile.
Although Wang Zi'an looks a bit silly like this, it's to his liking!
She is worthy of being the daughter-in-law whom I, Old Cheng, like!
Li Shimin was slightly startled when he heard this, then smiled and nodded.
"Okay, I'll definitely convey it to you. I guess it's not a big problem. This title belongs to Shopkeeper Wen -"
Old Uncle Wen was confused for a long time, but now he finally came to his senses.
Zian told others that this quenching method belongs to him, but it sounds like he wants to give up the title to him!
An old face suddenly turned red, and he rushed over and grabbed Wang Zi'an's arm.
"Zian, are you looking down on your old Uncle Wen -"
After speaking, he turned around, looked at Li Shimin and others, and smiled honestly.
"Several distinguished guests, Zian has drunk too much. What he just said cannot be done accurately. This quenching method was taught to me by Zian. Although I, Wen Laoshi, have never read a book, I also know the principle of repaying kindness with gratitude. I can't Ignoring your conscience, if you have the ability to ask for credit, you must ask for credit from Zian——"
Looking at Old Uncle Wen, who was blushing and explaining hurriedly, Li Shimin suddenly smiled, stretched out his hand, and patted Old Uncle Wen on the shoulder.
"You are worthy of Zian's kindness to you, right? Don't worry, Mr. Wen. None of you can escape from this title. He has it, and so do you..."
Rarely, this time, even Wei Zheng didn't say anything about not being generous with rewards.
Li Yuan, who had been standing behind the crowd, couldn't help but nodded slightly.
Although this unlucky son of his own is a bit of a bastard, he still has a good heart and magnanimity. No wonder there are so many talented people gathered around him, willing to come out to help him and assist him.
"Then - that won't have any impact on Zian, right?"
Old Uncle Wen scratched his scalp hesitantly.
"It doesn't matter. As long as you offer this quenching method, both of you will have merit..."
Li Shimin nodded to Old Uncle Wen with a gentle smile.
When Old Uncle Wen heard this, he grinned happily, turned around and shouted excitedly into the room.
"Old lady, old lady, I seem to be getting a knighthood, and from now on I will be an official—"
"I haven't been drinking today either. What nonsense are you talking about? You are being granted a title, and I am also granting you a royal title - you are so beautiful, and you have the energy to brag. You should first find a wife for your son..."
Old Aunt Wen, who had been busy in the room, came back without even leaving the door.
