Chapter 140 Spring is formed
A hint of tenderness appeared in Jang Geum's eyes, and she smiled and said, "I understand."
Seeing that she was still smiling, Zhao Yuanxi rolled his eyes at her and snorted, "What if you really lose an arm or a leg? Then you'll have no choice but to go home and retire."
Jang Geum's eyebrows, which had just been raised, immediately drooped down, and she whispered, "I won't dare to do it again next time."
She knew that the Queen Mother was trying to scare her, but it was a fact. If she lost the power to protect the Queen Mother, she would not be able to stay even if the Queen Mother was willing to keep her by her side.
Zhao Yuanxi said, "I don't know who you inherited this personality from. You can learn from Gao Shengxue when you have time. No matter who suffers, he will never suffer."
Jang Geum and Gao Sheng came to her at the same time, but their personalities were completely different. It’s not that Jang Geum is bad, but Zhao Yuanxi still hopes that she can find herself instead of living for her as the queen mother.
When Jang Geum heard the word "promotion", she frowned and looked conflicted.
What was so good about Gaosheng? But now that the Queen Mother said she should learn from him, perhaps she really should consult him more?
Zhao Yuanxi picked up the two knives on the ground. The thickness of the two knives was almost the same. One had only a slightly curled blade, while the other was broken directly in the middle. It was easy to tell who the winner was.
Zhao Yuanxi weighed the knife in his hand and exclaimed, "Not bad!"
She then conducted a number of tests to verify the toughness and plasticity of the steel knife, and the results were much better than the iron tools currently in use.
Zhao Yuanxi rebuilt the original blast furnace, increasing the speed of air circulation inside and the temperature inside the furnace, thereby further improving the efficiency of steel production.
The coal brought in earlier also came in handy. The key to steelmaking lies in the temperature inside the furnace, and coke is the core fuel for blast furnace ironmaking.
Zhao Yuanxi distilled most of the coal at high temperature to make coke, which was used to smelt steel.
A small amount of coal is made into honeycomb coal for daily use.
After the coal is crushed and dried, it is mixed with clay, lime, and an appropriate amount of water. It is stirred evenly and placed in a prepared container. It is pressed into shape and dried in the sun to become usable honeycomb coal.
In just one month, the ironworks had undergone a dramatic transformation.
Zhao Yuanxi felt that if she had not learned farming, she might have had a talent for materials science.
Li came over with a roll of freshly made ironware in his hand and asked excitedly, "Queen Majesty, is this the spring you mentioned?"
Zhao Yuanxi took a closer look. Sure enough, it was a spring! He'd been tossing and turning for so long just to make this thing, and now it was finally done.
She took it, put it in her hand and briefly tested it. It could probably withstand 40% of her strength, so she commented, "Not bad."
With the current level of technology, it is already the limit to be able to make it like this. However, there is no problem in using it as a part for textile machines.
Now that things are back on track, Zhao Yuanxi smiled and said, "I can finally go back. I wonder if the two little guys miss me. Zhang Han, I'll leave this place to you!"
She has been here for a month. Although she went back several times, it was dark every time she went back and the two little ones were already asleep. They could only see each other when it was just dawn.
Zhao Yuanxi couldn't help but miss them.
Zhang Han bowed and said, "Yes!"
Zhao Yuanxi said, "I trust you to do the job."
Somehow the news that the Queen Mother was going back got out.
Zhao Yuanxi was about to go back when the carriage stopped at the door. She lifted her skirt and was about to get in the car, but out of the corner of her eye she saw a lot of people surrounding her, and the leader was Cheng Kuan again.
In just one month, not only did the ironworks undergo a major transformation, but even the workers all changed their appearance.
There was more color on his face, and his energy and spirit seemed to have returned, and his whole body was full of vitality.
Zhao Yuanxi was a little surprised. "What's going on?"
Cheng Kuan smiled and said, "Empress Dowager, I heard you were going back! We are grateful for your grace in giving us a new life, so we wanted to come and see you off!"
Zhao Yuanxi smiled and said, "You guys transformed yourselves. I didn't really put in much effort! It's not like I won't be back. When you need to make new iron tools, maybe you'll see me again."
The worker, who had been feeling a little uncomfortable, immediately brightened up upon hearing this. He patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, Your Majesty! Our craftsmanship will surely satisfy you. Whatever you want, we can make it for you!"
Everyone responded, it was very lively.
Zhao Yuanxi arched his eyebrows. "Okay, I'll remember that! Well, I really should be leaving now. You all should go back!"
Zhang Han came over leading the carriage and Zhao Yuanxi got on.
Zhang Han was now an official here and had no responsibility to escort the empress dowager, but he made a strong request and Zhao Yuanxi could not refuse, so he agreed.
Jang Geum closed the car door, blocking out most of the outside view, and was about to close the curtain when she was stopped by Zhao Yuanxi.
"That's it! It's okay!"
The workers were still standing there! Since they were there to see her off, it wouldn't be a problem for them to take a closer look.
Zhao Yuanxi watched the figures of those people getting farther and farther away from her, and she couldn't help feeling melancholy, but a familiar face immediately broke her mood.
"Why are you here too?" Zhao Yuanxi asked Cheng Kuan, who was riding a horse outside, through the car window.
"I'm here to see the Queen Mother off, and then go back to see my wife and children. The iron mining order has been approved!" Cheng Kuan grinned on his big face. He now looked like a big fool, and there was no trace of the bully he used to be.
Zhao Yuanxi even wondered if the people around her were prone to making stupid mistakes. Why did it seem like everyone around her was a little dull?
Jang Geum was like this, and Zhang Han also showed signs of this. Now even this former local tyrant has become a fool.
Zhao Yuanxi silently pulled the curtain and stopped looking outside. Instead, he looked up at Jang Geum and muttered to himself, this shouldn't be her fault!
Jang Geum noticed that the Queen Mother was staring at her, and her heart tightened. Could it be that there was something dirty on her face?
She quietly moved her seat, found a mirror, and secretly looked at herself. After making sure that there was nothing on her face, she felt even more puzzled. What was the Queen Mother looking at?
She thought she did it unnoticeable, but Zhao Yuanxi actually saw it all.
Zhao Yuanxi was amused by her silly look, but when he saw Jang Geum looking at him with confusion, he immediately stopped smiling and said seriously, "I have something for you!"
Jang Geum, who had just been confused by the Queen Mother, was immediately attracted and her eyes were full of curiosity.
Zhao Yuanxi took out the wooden box from his bag. The box was actually made of fir wood that could be found everywhere, and it was really inconspicuous.
Jang Geum packed all of the Queen Mother's things herself, and she could tell what was inside at a glance, but she was still a little excited.
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