A great man of the Northern Song Dynasty

"Iron ore?"

Zhao Zhen covered his forehead and said, "What do you want to do?"

Can't you live a good life? I have to deal with copper and iron.

Moreover, salt and iron have always been a source of wealth for the imperial court, so they can be freely used by Taoist temples.

Shen An said plausibly: "Your Majesty, She Hui is excellent at refining elixirs. I want to try it with him. If I can make good steel, I can also get some kitchen knives to sell..."

"Lies!"

Zhao Zhen shouted: "If nothing happens, go back."

Shen An's net worth is gone here, how can he pay attention to the profits from making kitchen knives.

Shen An apologized and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I really want to make good steel. When the time comes... the government will pay for the steel-making method, and I will be able to make a lot of money."

Zhao Zhen said calmly: "Nonsense!"

How can the national system be neglected?

Shen An gritted his teeth and said: "Your Majesty, can that iron be more harmful than the Shenwei Crossbow?"

Once these words came out, no one could say that Shen An was up to no good.

If he wanted to do something evil, the Divine Power Crossbow should be hidden.

The prime ministers and ministers who were watching the excitement were a little confused. Zeng Gongliang was more soft-hearted and said, "Although you are loyal, those Taoist priests can't explain it clearly."

"Just count the number."

Shen An knew that this example was not easy to handle, so he used his trump card.

"Your Majesty, not to mention sharp weapons such as telescopes, the teacher also had some smelting methods back then. Now I have come up with some ideas, and I want to put them into practice this time. If I can succeed, the Song Dynasty's military will be the most powerful in the world."

Is this a big temptation?

If others had said it, the emperor and his ministers would have regarded it as a lunatic, but Shen An had come up with a lot of good things...

Mangshan hermit!

this……

Zhao Zhen and the ministers looked at each other, and they were all a little tempted.

If we could really tinker with good steel, that would be amazing!

For example, if a big ax is made of good steel, will it be easier to kill enemy cavalry?

If the long knife is made of good steel, can it chop more powerfully?

Thinking of the Song Dynasty slashing with a sword, the Liao people's long sword was cut off...

This picture is so beautiful!

Zhao Zhen coughed dryly and said, "Not more."

Shen An said: "There can't be too many in Izumo Temple."

He didn't really want to make money by making kitchen knives, he just asked She Hui to switch to steelmaking.

Zhao Zhen nodded, "Izumo Temple will be closed from now on."

This is a safety consideration, otherwise the loss would be great if someone spies on it.

Shen An smiled and said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. The method of making steel seems simple, but if you don't understand the key, if no one teaches it, you won't be able to figure it out in a hundred years."

How many years have iron tools been used?

However, the development of steel has been difficult, which shows the difficulties involved.

If you can figure out the secret to making steel just by looking at it, then why will future generations pay for experts?

Just a refractory material can kill someone.

Shen An felt that these monarchs and ministers were just rubes, and they just didn't understand, but they actually wanted to obstruct them.

When we get good steel later, we can come back and slap you in the face.

Han Qi said: "Do you know how to make steel?"

His tone was questioning, but it's not his fault. When it comes to steel at this time, the best thing is naturally the Hundred Steelmaking.

The so-called Hundred Refining is the method of obtaining better quality through repeated forging.

Don't talk about steel pouring. Those who know how to do it will only choose steel making.

The emperor and his ministers are a little confused. After all, there is no iron ore in Mang Mountain for you to smelt!

Shen An was a little impatient, "May I ask Mr. Han if you know what the cooling rate of iron is? Do you know what impurities are? Do you know how to remove impurities from iron?"

Asking three questions in a row seemed a bit aggressive.

Well!

Han Qi shook his head, he really didn't know.

Neither the king nor his ministers know.

What a bunch of rubes!

Shen An said calmly: "I know."

Zhao Zhen patted his thigh and said, "That's all, give it to him."

Shen An said: "Your Majesty, you will definitely not regret today's decision in the future."

Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "But be careful, let the people from the Imperial City Division go to Izumo to inspect, if something is wrong..."

"killed!"

No need to look, the person who said this must be Han Qi.

This guy...you have the ability to kill Xixia people!

Of course, Zhao Zhen would not agree to such ridiculous suggestions, and immediately called Zhang Bianba and asked him to take the lead in the investigation.

"How long will it take?"

Zhao Zhen just asked casually.

Shen An also answered casually: "I can't tell, five or six years...or seven or eight years, maybe ten years."

Science must not be false at all!

He thought it was nothing, so he resigned. Zhao Zhen sat there and murmured: "Why does this feel unreliable?"

…

At this moment, a farewell drama is being staged in Izumo-kan, which makes people cry.

"Are you sure that Taoist brother has never asked the officials?"

She Hui's expression remained as usual, apparently becoming more and more detached.

She Qing nodded and said, "Yes, Brother Shen Dao has never asked about the iron ore."

"That probably won't work."

Once She Hui got out of her original state, she became more clever.

The Taoist priests in the temple were all carrying burdens and with tears in their eyes, like children who wanted to separate from their parents and live alone.

They have been Taoist priests for a long time, know a lot of scriptures, and can do some rituals, but these skills are useless outside!

How to find a way to survive?

Now they all feel uneasy, even desperate.

"Guanzhu..."

A young Taoist priest was finally crushed by the pressure. He knelt there and cried: "Master, if you go out somewhere, you won't be able to survive!"

"Ask the temple master to take you in."

"Please, Lord, take me to find a way to survive!"

"Master Guan, let's follow you..."

"If we want to live together, we must die together!"

"..."

On the wall not far away, Zhang Baba said coldly: "The Taoist priest who just said that we will live and die together will be sent back to the south."

His subordinates responded in a low voice.

Living and dying together, do you want to rebel or what?

This is seeking death!

"Poor Taoists can't protect themselves and can't support you and others. Get up! Get up! You and others can go to other Taoist temples to take shelter..."

Outsiders in the Song Dynasty were exempted from taxes, and they could eat and drink for free when visiting other Taoist temples...

But who will provide you with free food and drink these days?

It's nice to say it, but I'm afraid that if I just live and eat for free for a month, people over there will be kicked out with cold words.

It’s better for us to go to Izumokan!

The Taoists all shook their heads in tears.

She Hui opened his baggage, took out the copper coins, and put them all on the ground.

"You can get it later."

His expression was desolate, and a sense of deathly silence filled the air.

She Qing whispered: "Senior brother, you still have to keep some."

"No more."

She Hui felt that she was a walking zombie and living was painful.

She Qing sighed: "Senior brother, how about... let's change the place and start refining the alchemy again."

Most people these days are ignorant and give up their wisdom to make elixirs. If he goes out to cheat, he is guaranteed to make a lot of money.

She Hui just shook his head.

The few copper coins were left there, but most of the Taoist priests didn't ask for them, so three came. They divided She Hui's 'severance pay' and left without looking back.

These days, father, mother, and mother... don't even have money to kiss each other.

A sinister voice came from somewhere on the wall: "You can be shameless if you have money? You are unreliable, you will be bribed! Write down these three people, and they are not allowed to enter or leave Yunguan again!"

She Qing said angrily: "I used to be kind to them, but... people's hearts are broken!"

However, She Hui thought this was the best. He murmured: "What Brother Tao said is so good. They gather because of food and disperse because of food. It's like a bird that has eaten its food and throws it into the forest, leaving a white patch on the ground. It's so clean. . Well said!"

She Qing only felt desolate in her heart. At this moment, She Hui suddenly shouted: "Everyone go, everyone go!"

Everyone bowed silently, then slowly turned around.

"ah……"

She Hui suddenly raised his head to the sky and roared, his voice filled with depression and despair.

Life is meaningless, that is the walking dead.

She Hui was afraid that she didn’t want to live anymore.

Everyone shook their heads, but if your father is dead or your mother is married, let everyone take care of themselves!

The three people in front had already gone out, and everyone walked slowly, wanting to see more of the Taoist temple.

Just like those who will be laid off in the future, they will feel reluctant to give up and eventually have to go out.

"Hey! Why are they back again?"

At this time, someone noticed that the three Taoists had retreated.

"Could it be that my conscience has discovered that I want to return the money to the visitor?"

"No, they are laughing!"

Those three people were indeed laughing, and they were smiling flatteringly.

They were bending towards the door, smiling flatteringly.

"Who is here? Is it a pilgrim?"

"It's like this. Even a single pilgrim can't save Izumo-kan."

At this time, someone slowly walked in outside the door. He glanced here and someone said, "It's Brother Shen Dao!"

"What kind of Taoist brother is he!"

Someone said angrily: "I said we asked the temple master to make steel, but where is the ore? There is no ore to make steel... Let's use someone to make steel."

When several officials came in behind Shen An, these Taoists felt their hearts beating faster.

What does it mean?

Arrests?

We didn't commit any crime!

So……

Shen An looked at them in shock and asked, "Where are you going?"

The Taoist priests felt joy welling up in their hearts, but they were not sure.

Someone said: "Brother Taoist, Izumo Temple...is gone. We have to make a living by ourselves."

"The temple owner said that we can't survive it any longer. If we don't leave, we will all starve to death here together."

"..."

Shen An frowned and said, "Do you think Shen's words don't mean what he says?"

"Brother Tao."

She Qing had already come over, and when he saw the officials behind Shen An, his originally pale face instantly became flushed.

Shen An said dissatisfied: "Didn't I say wait? If we break up in such a hurry, who will do the job?"

He glanced at the Taoist priests with greedy eyes.

These Taoist priests are also good at fists and kicks. Although their martial arts value is not very high, they are good coolies.

Moreover, they have no family members or relatives...

Tsk!

How could such good labor be let go?

She Qing was startled for a moment, and then said ecstatically: "Brother Tao, is it... done?"

Shen An nodded slightly and said majestically: "I can't bear some small things. What else can I expect from you in the future? In the future..."

"Thank you, Brother Dao!"

"Brother Taoist, saving me is like falling into fire and water, poor Taoist... poor Taoist..."

A group of Taoist priests thought they were going to find a life outside soon, but they didn't expect things to turn out differently.

Someone choked and said, "Pindao said that Brother Shen Dao is not that kind of person, but some people don't believe it and spread lies everywhere. Now Brother Shen is here, whoever said he was a liar before, come out!"

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A group of Taoists were shouting and sounded angry, but they were beginning to overflow with joy.

"Brother Dao..."

She Hui bowed to the ground, and when he got up again, there were already tears in his eyes.

"Pindao thought that it would be difficult to touch the alchemy furnace in this life, but Brother Tao actually...Pindao knew that this was difficult, and Brother Tao did his best for me at Izumo Temple..."

He bowed his head solemnly, "Thank you so much, Brother Dao!"

The ecstatic Taoists all bowed solemnly.

"Thank you, Brother Dao!"

The sound echoed loudly over Izumo-kan, and the trees that looked desolate in the low temperature swayed slightly, and they were full of vitality...

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The fourth update is here, good night everyone.