"What's the matter?" Ying Zheng asked in confusion.
"They are the people from Gongshujia and Mohist school. They made qualified iron tools according to the description in Tiangong Kaiwu." Zhao Qingrui said seriously. These people from Mohist school and Gongshujia were indeed very reliable, which made her extremely satisfied.
"This is a good thing." Ying Zheng's eyes lit up. The weapons used by the Qin Dynasty were mostly bronze, and the technology for refining bronze was mature, while iron was used less frequently and was more difficult to refine.
The iron of the Qin Dynasty was basically used to make farm tools. Compared with farm tools, weapons had higher requirements for smelting technology.
Of course, the Qin Dynasty was not without iron weapons. Most of the arrowheads used by the Qin army were iron. Otherwise, how could it have unified the six kingdoms relying solely on bronze weapons?
The iron smelting described in Tiangong Kaiwu has developed over hundreds of years and is more sophisticated than the current technology of the Qin Dynasty.
The technology above is simply a treasure for the two families.
"It's indeed a good thing, but Daqin's current iron ore reserves are limited, and we need to send people to look for them. I also want them to give me more of what I want." Zhao Qingrui chuckled. The people from these two families are really powerful, and this technology is enough for the time being.
"This is easy. I will issue an edict, ordering each county to send people to search for it, and report it immediately if they find it." Ying Zheng said excitedly. At least the ironware here by Zhao Qingrui is very useful. He also looks forward to these things being made and used in large quantities in the Qin Dynasty.
I don’t know what the weapons made from these iron tools will look like, but they will definitely be more powerful than the existing ones.
The emergence of this technology undoubtedly gave him more confidence in preparing to expand outward.
By then, all the soldiers in the Qin army will have their weapons replaced with iron. Who can stop his expansion?
"Father, what are your plans for this matter?" Zhao Qingrui looked at her father. Ironware was a strategic resource. She knew how to smelt iron, and her skills were even better than those in The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, but they were not suitable for the current Qin Dynasty.
Dad will definitely not let the common people use these iron tools extensively, otherwise if they are obtained by those with ulterior motives, such as the remnants of the six kingdoms, and they even learn how to forge them, it will be a huge threat to the Qin Dynasty.
Therefore, most of these iron tools will be used in the military.
Unless people like Mohism and Gongshujia come up with epoch-making weapons like fire guns, these iron weapons cannot be replaced for the time being.
"Let's first see what kind of ironware they can forge. If it's stronger than the ironware used in the army, it won't be too late for me to order large-scale forging." Ying Zheng pondered for a moment and said. The existing iron ore reserves are running low. He naturally has an idea of such an important matter in his mind.
"Your Majesty is truly thoughtful." Zhao Qingrui nodded and had no objection to his father's arrangement.
However, iron smelting requires a huge amount of expenses.
Suddenly I felt that the money I collected before was not enough.
The father and daughter chatted for a while, and only when the sun went down did Zhao Qingrui prepare to go back.
Before leaving, Zhao Qingrui did not forget to ask about her father's weight loss. There were a lot of things going on in the court recently, and her father stayed in the Shanglinyuan Palace all day, so she didn't have much time to come and see him.
"Tell me the truth, I want to hear the truth." Zhao Qingrui looked at Zhao Gao indifferently.
When Zhao Gao heard Zhao Qingrui's voice, he shuddered and looked at His Majesty quietly.
"Why are you looking at me? Just say it if Qingrui tells you to. Haven't I lost weight?" Ying Zheng glared at Zhao Gao, this tactless guy.
Zhao Qingrui looked at her father with a half-smile. She knew that her father was not that honest. "Tell me."
"Your Highness, His Majesty has almost completed everything according to your plan these days." Zhao Gao said respectfully.
"What's left unfinished?" Zhao Qingrui curled her lips. Her father had lost a lot of weight now, but if he didn't do what she asked, he would still be punished. Who told him to throw all the work to her? He was just so vindictive!
"Your Majesty ordered three greasy dishes yesterday and ate them with General Wang Ben. I ran two fewer laps last night. The day before yesterday..." It has to be said that Zhao Gao had a very good memory, as he was able to serve the First Emperor for so many years and was deeply trusted by him.
Listening to Zhao Gao counting the unfinished projects of his father and how he secretly ate those greasy things while he was not there, Zhao Qingrui's mouth twitched. Wow, there are so many.
"Father, if you do something wrong, you will be punished. Order the Imperial Household, send a message to the Imperial Chef, telling Father to eat vegetarian food for the next two days. Also, General Wang, please supervise Father and make sure he completes the weight loss plan I gave him, and make up for any unfinished items."
Zhao Qingrui gave two orders coldly, which made Ying Zheng's face fall. His daughter wanted to torture him to death. He was so old and had to endure so much. It was too miserable.
"I obey your command." Wang Ben had also seen His Majesty's weight loss plan and said respectfully.
Zhao Gao also quickly received the order and went to the Shangshi. Didn’t he see that His Majesty had no objection?
Losing weight in such hot weather, Ying Zheng was completely exhausted. What a heartless little thing! He loved her so much, and this was how he repaid her!
"Your Majesty, I'll take my leave now. General Wang, please remember to supervise you." With a wave of his hand, Zhao Qingrui took Wang Xian and left Shanglin Garden.
"Your Majesty, Her Highness has left. You should start your weight loss plan today." Wang Ben looked at Ying Zheng and began to carry out Zhao Qingrui's orders in a serious manner.
Ying Zheng: ...rebellion, rebellion, everyone is controlling him! !
I just arranged a lot of things for Meng Yi, leaving him no time to supervise me, and now Wang Ben is here. My daughter can't bear to see him live a little comfortably, right?
Facing His Majesty's resentful gaze, Wang Ben coughed dryly, turned his face away silently, and pretended not to see it.
At this time of year, His Majesty is also losing weight.
After Ying Zheng completed his weight loss plan for the day and took a shower, he saw the food in front of him. The leaves were even greener than his face.
"Zhao Gao, is this all?" Ying Zheng didn't really want to eat, he wanted to eat meat.
"Your Majesty, these are all requested by Her Royal Highness the Princess. Please hold on for two days." Zhao Gao advised cautiously. He had already seen that it would be right to listen to the little princess on this matter.
Ying Zheng didn't want to talk and continued to stare at Zhao Gao quietly.
"Your Majesty, Princess Qingrui has sent some cold drinks to help you cool down." The palace maid hurried in carrying a food box.
"Bring it out quickly so I can try it." Ying Zheng's eyes lit up. The cold drinks made by his daughter were particularly delicious and he liked them very much.
The young palace maid was embarrassed and said, "Your Majesty, His Highness has said that Your Majesty can only have cold drinks after dinner."
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