These words made Tang Sufan move his mouth warmly.
Unexpectedly, the always carefree old Uncle Wang, faced with such an official position that ordinary people could not refuse, the first thing he thought about was whether he could find a suitable blacksmith.
Next, Li Shimin hurriedly listened to Tang Sufan's words.
"Uncle Wang, if... if I have a better way here, do you think you can forge better iron than your hundred-hammer iron?"
Li Shimin's eyes lit up immediately, and he knew that this piece of shit was indeed hidden.
It finally came out!
Although I don’t know why Su Fan said this, Old Uncle Wang frowned, spread his hands and said——
"Su Fan, this... I'm afraid it won't work... Think about it, even if there is a way, there is no way for us to think about it now."
Tang Sufan nodded, naturally knowing that the Tang Dynasty government's control over iron materials was very strict.
This also led to the fact that when he first returned to Chang'an, the business in Old Uncle Wang's shop was bleak.
At this time, Li Shimin asked excitedly.
"Su Fan, could it be that you still have some magic method that can forge better iron than five hot and four cold?"
Tang Sufan frowned deeply.
"Yes, there is, and this method is probably several levels better than the hundred-hammer iron that Uncle Wang mentioned before. It can also be said to be steel in the true sense."
But he quickly shook his head.
"However, I know nothing about blacksmithing. Even if I know a little bit about it, I still need an expert like Old Uncle Wang to study it."
Of course, what Tang Sufan said was not false at all.
Although there are better blacksmithing methods recorded in his "Tiangong Kaiwu", such as the method of frying steel, the method of melting steel, and the method of pouring steel which was the pinnacle of Ming Dynasty craftsmanship.
However, laymen see the excitement, and experts see the door.
Yes, it doesn't mean that he will be able to do it immediately like cheating.
Only with the help of old Uncle Wang can we hope to get it right.
It goes without saying that iron is of great significance to a country. If it can enhance the national power of the Tang Dynasty, it is naturally his duty as a son-in-law.
"Hahahaha, good, very good!!"
Li Shimin's eyes were excited and he stopped pretending. He turned around and said what he said to Old Uncle Wang.
"Brother Wang, don't worry about iron. If Brother Wang is willing to go to the Ministry of Industry and I am willing to guarantee it, there will be no shortage of iron."
Although there is a shortage of iron materials in the Tang Dynasty today, for such a military and national event that will carry forward the past and open up the future, Li Shimin is willing to tear down the beams and pillars of the Chengqing Palace and replace them with iron.
Finally, Tang Sufan thought for a while.
I still feel like talking about Uncle Wang becoming an official.
"Old Li, it's better to do this. It's not that I have to keep Old Uncle Wang, but that the officialdom... is really not suitable for Old Uncle Wang. The fifth-grade position is indeed too big."
"However, if Uncle Wang is willing, I have a way..."
Tang Sufan's words continued and he told his method.
"Let Uncle Wang register his official name with the Ministry of Industry first, instead of other duties, and be less restrictive. Then I will provide you with a way to find a place to study this better forging technology with the people from the Ministry of Industry."
"And here at the shop, Old Uncle Wang is also open. When the steel method is almost finished, or even actually worked out, we can then take credit for Old Uncle Wang's work."
"In the end, Uncle Wang decides whether to open a shop or become an official in the Ministry of Industry. How about letting him decide?"
Li Shimin nodded, it was indeed good.
How could he not know Su Fan's thoughts? Officialdom was indeed not the best way for this upright old brother Wang.
"Uncle Wang, what do you think?"
At this time, Uncle Wang's face turned even redder.
He quickly excused himself and said, "No!"
"Su Fan, Old Uncle Wang understands this. If your method succeeds, I, Old Wang, can only contribute so much, so how can I take away your credit!"
Tang Sufan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he waved his hand and said.
"Okay, Uncle Wang, whether this method can produce better iron is a matter of two opinions. We will discuss this later. If you are willing, let's try to see if we can get this iron out."
The development of iron is the avenue for the development of the dynasty. Not to mention expanding the territory, it can at least resist the invasion of foreign tribes.
Think of the infamous Wuhu chaos in Chinese history, followed by the Panzhen separatist regime in the late Tang Dynasty.
Why not leave more power to avoid foreign crimes like this in the future?
Now, since history has been affected by this little butterfly, why not do something serious that is beneficial to the development of history.
After hearing this, Uncle Wang drank the wine in front of him, stamped the glass on the table, and agreed directly.
"Okay! Let's give it a try!"
Finally, the three of them clinked glasses together and had a great time chatting.
Here Li Shimin still pretended to be a "rich and idle man" and agreed to protect the official position for Old Uncle Wang.
When this matter really fell on Old Uncle Wang, Old Uncle Wang was so excited and nervous that he didn't even eat the food.
We decided to try the plow in the afternoon, so Uncle Wang found an excuse to look for the cows. He happily left and agreed to meet in the fields to the east of the village later.
In response, Tang Sufan raised his eyebrows and smiled.
If this is right for Old Uncle Wang, it can be considered a good thing.
After Uncle Wang left, Tang Sufan couldn't help but say.
"Lao Li, remember to deal with someone you trust when it comes to this matter. Even if it happens, you should know about it."
Li Shimin couldn't help but roll his eyes at this boy. Nonsense, Li Shimin didn't even know this, so he, Li Shimin, shouldn't be the emperor anymore.
After a few glasses of wine, I was full.
Weng and son-in-law went out directly.
It was not easy to get out of the palace, and the good things happened today. The more Li Shimin thought about it, the happier he became, and his steps became a little more high-spirited.
Xu Dedu, who was following silently behind him, knew secretly in his heart that he now understood why this young master of the Tang Dynasty held such high favor in His Majesty's heart.
This could easily be a major plan for the country. How could anyone in this world be as good as this Young Master Tang?
aside...
Uncle Wang, who had just walked home almost excitedly, was completely hardened.
He almost opened the door with his feet, and then heard a burst of "howling" laughter.
"Hahahaha!!! Old lady! Old lady! Your man is going to be an official!!! Hahahaha!"
On the side, Aunt Wang, who happened to be mending clothes, was frightened by the sound and was pricked by a needle.
His expression suddenly darkened, and it was obvious that he was accumulating power for Lao Aunt Wang's astonishing Hedong Lion Roar.
But at this moment, Old Uncle Wang naturally didn't have the slightest consciousness, and he puffed out his chest "arrogantly" and laughed as if he was suffering from hysteria.
He quickly found the pole used to drive the cattle and ran away.
"Wang Datie!!! Your head..."
Before Aunt Wang could finish her scolding, Old Uncle Wang had already slipped away, leaving only a rough and lunatic laugh.
This is how Uncle Wang escaped.
Otherwise it is another family martial arts scene.
On the side, Aunt Wang, who knew that her man had run away, was so angry that her face turned red.
He spat a few words angrily.
This bitch is now an official!
Don't look at your virtue in the mirror. It's not like you're sleeping in the shop and daydreaming. You haven't woken up yet.
However, Aunt Wang's body soon stiffened.
The test plowing was in the field south of the village.
Although there is no heavy snow now, you can still see a hint of the snow that has not dissipated.
The ground that has been frozen for several months is now hard.
Generally, spring plowing begins in February or even March. Most of the land now is in ruins.
The plows there are very fast, and Old Uncle Liu's craftsmanship is naturally not good enough. I heard that he wants to try plowing.
Old Uncle Liu followed with his son.
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(End of chapter)
