But Chen Wei didn't care.
Because he had the system.
He swept his gaze across every coppersmith.
As expected, among the 40 people, there were one or two people whose loyalty was pitifully low.
One of them even dropped to the sky and only had 9 loyalty points. It was a pity.
These people should be Zuo Han's servants or men of sacrifice, and they were only loyal to him.
Those who did not say anything were dismissed.
Chen Wei did not hesitate to let those people step out and send them away.
Those guys were shocked and anxious.
They didn't know how Chen Wei recognized them, but they didn't dare to disobey the emperor's order.
After cleaning up Zuo Han's eyes, Chen Wei coughed and said slowly,""Do you know why I summoned you here?”
The coppersmiths looked at each other. Naturally, they did not know.
Chen Wei smiled and took out a book from his pocket.
This was the crucible smelting method he had just bought from the system store for 500 contribution points.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, ironware had already been invented.
However, it was not widespread.
At most, it was used to forge farming tools, and the smelting process was very primitive.
Crucible smelting was a major advancement in ironware smelting.
With it, Chen Wei could easily refine iron weapons and armor that could be used in war, including all kinds of farm tools and iron weapons.
The book clearly stated the manufacturing method of the crucible and the acquisition of coal and lead in great detail.
Think about it.
In this era where bronze weapons were popular, if an invincible cavalry appeared, it would be devastating.
However, in order to smelt refined iron, he had to mass-produce it.
This would be a long process.
Chen Wei did not gather these coppersmiths on a whim. He had a plan.
"From today onwards, I will establish a smelting division and inform the entire country to continue gathering coppersmiths to forge refined iron for me.”
The moment he said this, the coppersmiths hesitated.
"Chen Jun, forgive me for being blunt, but smelting iron ore is very difficult. This ore is too hard.”
"Chen Jun, why don't you use bronze smelting? If you want to forge weapons, we are willing to serve the country!”
"Iron ore is hard to obtain and its hardness is very high. It's too difficult to use it to smelt armor.”
It was normal for the coppersmiths to be worried.
In this era, the technology of smelting iron ore was too backward.
Chen Wei smiled and summarized the crucible smelting method to them.
The coppersmiths were dumbfounded.
They had never heard of such a smelting method for iron ore.
"Using carbon and clay to make a crucible, using coal as fuel, iron ore can be refined.”Chen Wei said indifferently.
The coppersmiths felt as if they were listening to a heavenly book.
Crucible? Coal?
In this era, coal was mostly used for paint, and no one thought of using it as fuel.
Even though he was suspicious, it was still the king's order.
They could only try their best.
He had to admit that if he didn't do a good job for the king's residence, he would be punished.
Therefore, the coppersmiths were very serious. They followed Chen Wei's instructions and the instructions in the book, looking for materials everywhere.
……
Another three days passed.
The king's manor had summoned the coppersmiths to do something.
However, someone found out that the coppersmiths were following the king's orders to search for coal and lead.
They created a large number of pitch-black containers, which they called 'crucible'.
At this moment, it had been six days since Ying Xiao left.
Chen Wei stood in the courtyard outside the palace hall and looked to the south.
"What is Chen Jun thinking about?"
At this moment, a graceful figure slowly walked over and draped a fur cloak over Chen Wei.
It was Yuji.
"Sigh, I wonder how the war at the front line is going.”
Ying Xiao promised him that he could last for ten days. After ten days, he needed more money to fight.
Now, the crucible had just been made and had not yet begun to smelt iron.
He had also prepared a lot of soap. Servant Kui and Servant Hua were busy making soap all day long.
In order for the first batch of soap to be successfully listed on the market, they needed to prepare more.
Time was running out.
Yu Ji held Chen Wei's arm and said softly,"Chen Jun, don't worry. Counting the days, it's about time that Physician Jiang returns from the Song Country.”
"You're right."
Chen Wei nodded. Jiang Yao should be on her way back.
If he succeeded in borrowing troops from Song Jun, he would definitely bring his troops back to China.
In this era, there were no communication devices, let alone cell phones.
Chen Wei waited for news from all sides, but there was no news. He could only be anxious.
Fortunately, he had prepared for both scenarios.
If Jiang Yao failed to borrow troops, he could only rely on selling soap to raise money.
"Chen Jun, it's windy outside. Come in and rest.”Yu Ji was afraid that her husband would catch a cold, so she said sincerely.
Chen Wei nodded and was about to turn around and enter the house.
Suddenly.
A manservant of the king's manor hurriedly ran in.
"Chen Jun, good news. Doctor Jiang is back!”
"Good! Good!" Chen Wei laughed and ran towards the main hall with a cloak draped over his shoulders.
As expected, Jiang Yao stood alone in the hall, travel-worn.
"Chen Jun! Fortunately, I did not fail your mission." Jiang Yao was extremely excited. When she saw Chen Wei, she hurriedly knelt down.
"Doctor, there's no need to be like this. Quickly tell me, can Song Jun borrow your troops?”Chen Wei asked.
However…
Jiang Yao shook his head.”
Chen Wei was stunned and frowned.
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