Daming: If I find a great-grandson, I will teach an emperor through the ages

Chapter 80 The son is the grandson of the emperor?

After resting for a day, Cao Wei began to compile a new steelmaking method.

The so-called new steel-making method mentioned by Cao Wei is actually the older open-hearth steel-making method of later generations.

Although the open hearth furnace steelmaking method has many disadvantages compared with top blowing and electric furnace steelmaking, it is many times better than the current hundred steelmaking method of Daming.

But even the oldest open-hearth steelmaking method with less demanding operating technology requirements was not easy to develop in the Ming Dynasty.

Ordinary coal cannot meet the needs of smelting. It must be converted from coal to coke in order to have sufficient temperature and obtain the carbon monoxide required for smelting.

In order to make open-hearth steel, Cao Wei had to build a coking chamber reactor first, and the coking reaction must withstand a high temperature of 1000 degrees. First, he had to find a material that could withstand such a high temperature to manufacture the coking reactor.

High-alumina refractory bricks are a good choice. They have low technical threshold and are simple to make. They can withstand high temperatures of 1600 degrees and can even be used in steel-making open-hearth furnaces. Specifically, alumina combined with clay is fired into bricks.

After deciding on the direction, Cao Wei did not blindly start making high-alumina refractory bricks.

In addition to developing a new steelmaking method, the Manufacturing Bureau also has the task of continuing to develop a train that can carry a thousand people.

In other words, Cao Wei must take a two-pronged approach, both sides of the Taiwan Strait will blossom, and the manufacturing bureau will not have enough manpower.

The next day, Cao Wei found Yan Zhenzhi and explained to him the current situation of the manufacturing bureau. If he wanted to develop trains and steelmaking methods at the same time, he had to increase manpower.

Yan Zhenzhi was very down-to-earth and immediately ran to Zhu Yuanzhang to ask for orders and received a decree to recruit craftsmen.

Jinling No. [-] Manufacturing Bureau starts recruiting workers.
When the news was released, countless followers immediately followed.

The production bureau in the western suburbs has been established for so long, and its reputation has long since spread. Even ordinary people know that the craftsmen there can eat the imperial court's Lumi.

Ordinary families generally have to face the pressure of natural disasters to survive, but the Jinling No. [-] Manufacturing Bureau can buy an insurance policy. Although it is not much, the annual Lumi is only fifteen shi, but it is enough to ensure that the family will not starve to death.

Entering Jinling No. [-] Manufacturing Bureau, as long as you do your job well, it is equivalent to holding an iron job in disguise, which is fatal to ordinary people!
As soon as the recruitment news was sent out, a long queue formed at the door of the manufacturing bureau that day.

Not only craftsmen from all over Yingtianfu applied for the job, but also some farmers and workers, who wanted to try their luck among them.

Although Cao Wei wants to change the whole of Daming and make it better and better, but his current ability is not enough to do charity, so he can only tell Song Ping and others to keep their eyes open when recruiting people, and only recruit what they need A craftsman with certain skills.

Song Ping's group also knew the seriousness, and they vowed to agree, and they would never let any person who pretended to be a fake to enter the manufacturing bureau.

After two days, the recruitment work was considered over. Because of the high standards required by Cao Wei, a total of 40 people were recruited in two days, and then it ended.

In addition to the original 32 people in the manufacturing bureau, the number of people in the manufacturing bureau suddenly increased to 72.

When the number of people increased, it was necessary to have a staff to manage it. Cao Wei divided the 72 people into two classes, with 36 people in each class.

Among them, Song Ping led one team to follow Cao Wei to develop high-alumina heat-resistant bricks, and the other team was led by another older and experienced Zhao Heng. People called him Lao Zhao. Their task was to continue to develop trains.

Shen Shi,

Cao Wei and Song Ping sat for a long time, registered everyone in the manufacturing bureau, stretched their waists, and made a muffled sound like popping beans.

"The bauxite from the Ministry of Industry will probably arrive the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow you will lead someone to make a batch of clay for later use." Cao Wei leaned on the chair comfortably and said to Song Ping.

If the manufacturing bureau wanted to use bauxite, they would naturally ask the imperial court for it. After all, they did not have the ability to mine bauxite mines.

The Ministry of Industry naturally became the supplier of bauxite for the manufacturing bureau, and it wanted to send the bauxite ore excavated from Fanshan Town, Zhejiang to Yingtian.

"Also, I asked you to write a book, and I didn't ask you to work hard. Don't be so tired at ordinary times. Wouldn't it be a waste of time if you broke your body?"

"Now that we are in the early days of the establishment of the Manufacturing Bureau, you all have to be busy. Writing books is just a matter of taking some time now and then."

Song Ping scratched his head and replied with a smile: "Sir, I understand. I will organize the manpower and let them prepare."

After saying that, Song Ping left the room angrily.

At the beginning, Song Ping used to joke and joke with Cao Wei. Since arriving at the manufacturing bureau, he has become more and more respectful and polite to Cao Wei.

In this manufacturing bureau, Cao Wei is the supreme leader, and Song Ping is the executor. The executor should have a humble attitude towards the leader. Song Ping sets an example and is also maintaining the majesty of the leader Cao Wei.

Even the artisans who have just been recruited into the Manufacturing Bureau can easily tell who is the one who has the right to speak.

Cao Wei left the house and came to the east half of the yard. Zhao Heng was working with his craftsmen. Their task was to build all the equipment of the train. Cao Wei had already made the design drawings for them.

After watching it for a while, Cao Wei felt confident. Zhao Heng and the others already had experience, and every step was in order, so they didn't have to worry about it at all.

At the time of You, the craftsmen stopped their work one after another, and Cao Wei started to go home. Now that the manufacturing bureau has more people, he can spend more time with Cao Ying.

All the way to the door of the house, Cao Wei was about to knock on the door, but the door opened by itself.

"Grandfather, walk slowly..."

Cao Wei saw Zhu Yuanzhang and Jiang Wei coming out of the door, and Cao Ying saw them off behind.

Seeing Cao Wei, everyone was taken aback.

Grandpa Huang?
Cao Wei was sure that he heard correctly. Why did Ying'er call Zhu Yuanzhang "Grandpa Huang"?

He always thought that Cao Ying didn't know Zhu Yuanzhang's true identity, and thought he was the ordinary old man Zhu Shiliu, but now it seems that Cao Ying knows.

Then Cao Ying should also call him Your Majesty. Where did he come from?
"We have something to ask you. You're not here. It's late today. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

After Zhu Yuanzhang left these words, he took Jiang Yu and left without looking back.

When the two of them were far away, Cao Wei dragged Cao Ying into the yard. "Ying'er, what did you call that old Zhutou just now?"

Cao Ying was at a loss for words, didn't know how to answer, his mind was in a mess, he didn't expect to meet Cao Wei coming back just in time.

"Do you know he is the emperor?" Cao Wei asked Lao Gao again, raising his eyebrows.

Cao Ying could only nod silently.

The corner of Cao Wei's mouth twitched, "Then why did you call him Grandpa Huang?"

at this time,

Cao Ying faces the most important decision in her life!
Should I tell Cao Wei the truth, or find an excuse to keep hiding it from him...

Facing Cao Wei's questioning gaze, Cao Ying suddenly felt that he was too sorry for keeping Cao Wei in the dark.

otherwise,

Tell your father the truth...

"Ying'er?" Cao Wei couldn't help but shout when he saw Cao Ying's heavy and troubled face.

Then, he saw a look of determination on Cao Ying's face.

"Father, my child has something to tell you. You... have to be prepared."

Cao Wei had never seen Cao Ying look so solemn, and he felt faintly in his heart. He had a hunch that what Cao Ying said next would completely change something!
"No hurry, let's go back to the room and talk slowly."

After Cao Wei finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the house, while Cao Ying followed silently.

Candles had already been lit in the room, and the father and son were sitting opposite each other at the table.

"Is it related to your life experience?" Cao Wei suddenly asked.

Cao Ying paused and nodded.

Cao Wei had some clues in his mind and said, "Just tell me."

Cao Ying looked at Cao Wei, hesitated to speak, finally gritted her teeth and said:
"Father, do you still remember the longevity lock on my body when you found me at the door ten years ago?"

"You only have that one thing on your body, how could your father not remember it?" Cao Wei chuckled.

Cao Ying lowered his head and continued:

"Does father still remember the day I went to the country test?"

"Remember, when you come back after the exam, I will inform you of your symptoms."

"Actually...that day, I met a person and restored my memory." Cao Ying's tone was very light.

Although he had been somewhat mentally prepared, when he heard these words, Cao Wei was still stunned as if he had been struck by lightning.

Ying'er has recovered his memory...

So is he leaving?
Because Cao Ying lowered her head, she didn't look at the astonished expression on Cao Wei's face, and continued to speak softly:

"Father, actually...my original name is Zhu Xiongying."

Cao Wei's head buzzed suddenly, "Zhu Xiongying? The emperor's grandson who died ten years ago? Is it you?"

Cao Ying nodded again, then raised his head, "Father, I am that person, resurrected from the dead..."

"This! How is this possible..."

Cao Ying's words almost shattered Cao Wei's worldview.

Even Cao Wei from modern times has never heard of anyone being able to come back from the dead!
"Father," Cao Ying grabbed Cao Wei's hand, "Listen to me and tell you slowly."

"I don't know how I died or how I survived. My memory of that period is particularly blurry, but Grandpa Huang wrote to me..."

Cao Ying told Cao Wei everything in detail, from what happened to Yin's son in Yingtian Prefecture ten years ago to how he met Zhu Yuanzhang later.

"So, you faked your death back then?" Cao Wei could only sigh that such a thing could happen to him.

Resurrection from the dead is absolutely impossible, but as far as Cao Wei knows, there are many cases of suspended animation, and their existence has been confirmed by scientific theories.

After hearing this, Cao Wei was speechless for a long time before he regained his composure...

His son is the grandson of the emperor, the grandson of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty...

He stared blankly at his son who had been with him day and night for ten years, and suddenly a feeling of "toiled for nothing" appeared in his heart.

If I had told you that you were the grandson of the emperor, how could I help you take the imperial examination?
If I had known that you were the emperor's grandson, why would I have been so cautious?
That old bald donkey Daoyan hit me with a black stick, can I let him go easily?
Afterwards, Cao Wei asked the question he was most concerned about.

"You have recovered your memory, why do you continue to stay here?"

(Today’s unlucky day, because of the sudden change of rain, my sister had a fever during the day, and I took her to the hospital. When I came back to code, I started to feel cold all over. It may be that after the rain, the inflammation recurred, and my mentality burst directly. Readers greatly Sorry. ╯﹏╰)

(End of this chapter)