"Your Majesty, wonderful news! Huge, wonderful news!!"

"Hehe~, you're a veteran in the palace now, how come you're just like Zhao Zhong and the others? What good news is there that makes you put on such a show?"

Seeing Lü Qiang suddenly turn back halfway, shouting as he ran, Liu Hong couldn't help but put down the memorial in his hand, look at Lü Qiang with a smile, and mercilessly expose his trick.

"Your Majesty, this old minister encountered Minister of Works Yuan Feng and Doctor Gongshu Lian on the way to the palace. I heard that their iron smelting output has increased to twelve times the previous level, so I came here to report the good news to Your Majesty...!!"

Despite being exposed, Lü Qiang showed no embarrassment and quickly explained the whole story to Liu Hong.

"Twelve percent?"

Upon hearing this news, Liu Hong was slightly taken aback, then his face lit up with joy.

Liu Hong then looked at Lü Qiang and said urgently, "Quickly, bring them in!"

"promise!!"

Upon hearing this, Lü Qiang quickly turned around and ran outside again.

"Haha~, 120%, 120%..... This is truly fantastic news, haha~!"

After Lü Qiang left, Liu Hong on the throne couldn't help but burst into laughter. The achievement of twelve times meant that the steel production of the Han Dynasty would more than double on the original basis.

If this trend continues, iron tools will become widespread throughout the Han Dynasty within a few years. At that time, the military, industry, agriculture, and construction will all see significant improvements, and the overall national strength will experience a qualitative leap.

"Song Dian! Go to the government office immediately and summon the Grand Tutor, the Minister of Works, and the Grand Commandant to the palace!"

"promise!"

Song Dian, who was standing to the side, also hurriedly ran outside.

Soon, under Liu Hong's eager gaze, Yuan Feng and Gongshu Lian followed Lü Qiang into the Deyang Palace.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"No need for formalities, please take a seat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the greetings were completed, Liu Hong looked at Yuan Feng and said with a smile, "Minister, quickly tell me about the iron smelting situation!"

"promise!"

Yuan Feng then began to explain the entire ironmaking process to Liu Hong in detail, emphasizing the key roles of blowers, new furnaces, and coal.

"Okay, okay!"

Upon hearing the final words, Liu Hong exclaimed "Good!" three times in a row, his gaze towards Gongshu Lian becoming even more eager.

"Your Majesty, he is a PhD from my engineering school!!"

Seeing the unusual look in the Emperor's eyes as he gazed at Gongshu Lian, Yuan Feng sensed something was wrong and quickly spoke up to warn him, fearing that the Emperor might try to take the man away from him.