This question struck Song Yuan's heart.
Moreover, Song Yuan also noticed that his father-in-law's attitude had changed a lot since he watched the military parade yesterday.
First of all, his father-in-law would come to inspect the sweet potatoes himself. Moreover, he was now taking the initiative to ask about the development.
This change meant that his father-in-law was also starting to get involved. It was almost the same as joining in the future.
Song Yuan naturally wanted to pursue the victory and seize every opportunity.
He adjusted his thoughts and said,"Now that the army is slowly growing stronger, I naturally have to fully equip the Song Army. I need to vigorously develop the steel factory and start smelting steel!”
Brother Zheng frowned and said," You're going too far. Great Qin's bronze weapons are so good, so why do you want to make iron weapons?" Ironware was soft and brittle. What was the use of it?”
" Song Yuan," Meng Tian said," you can totally invent something else to improve the life of the Song Manor. Isn't that possible?"”
Brother Zheng nodded. That was what he thought.
" You don't know." Song Yuan shook his head and said," The iron-making technology I have mastered can produce steel that is not as strong as bronze. However, it is definitely 70% to 80% of the quality!”
"Moreover, whether it's the manufacturing difficulty or the manufacturing cost, it's much lower than bronze equipment!”
"Most importantly, the production of steel also determines the prosperity of a country. Moreover, steel is a good thing that benefits the people!”
Brother Zheng found Song Yuan's theory a little strange.
Could steel determine the strength of a country? Could it be that Great Qin's steel production was low, so it was not a strong country?
"Is it really as important as you say?" he asked curiously.”
Song Yuan nodded and began to explain.
From the difficulty of manufacturing, the cost of manufacturing, the performance of weapons, and even the development of agricultural tools, the importance of steel in building houses, and so on.
Brother Zheng and Meng Tian were mesmerized. They did not expect the steel that Song Yuan mentioned to have such a wide range of applications.
Thinking about it carefully, it did seem to be a good thing for the country and the people!
Immediately, the two of them became interested in the new steel that Song Yuan mentioned.
"Since steel is so important, why haven't you started working on it yet?" Brother Zheng asked with some anticipation.”
When Song Yuan heard this, he smiled in his heart.
As expected, he had tested the waters a little and revealed the awesome aspect of steel, and his father-in-law had given himself away.
With a look of anticipation, it was obvious that he had already begun to bring in the identity of his accomplices!
However, he still shook his head and said," Although the cost of producing steel is low, it's only relatively speaking. The money earned from white wine can't buy much iron ore.”
"In addition to the current garrison strength of the Song Manor, it is unrealistic to build a large steel factory now!”
Brother Zheng nodded regretfully.
Meng Tian heard some information from it. Song Yuan mentioned that he did not have enough money. Didn't that mean
"Since you can't afford it, then continue to increase the production of white wine. Or do you have a new invention that can make money?”
Commander Meng Tian hinted frantically.
Brother Zheng also raised his head and looked at Song Yuan. This kid probably really had a new invention!
Song Yuan also nodded." Butler Ji is indeed meticulous. To open a steel factory and buy iron ore, all of these require an endless stream of money!"”
"I can't earn that much from white wine, and I have something in my hand that can earn a lot of money, but"
Song Yuan stopped abruptly and looked at the two of them meaningfully.
"But what? Don't keep me in suspense!"
Brother Zheng was a little unhappy.
" The thing in my hands is very powerful," Song Yuan said." It's just a little dangerous. Father-in-law, are you two trustworthy?"”
Brother Zheng couldn't help but laugh. I'm the Qin Emperor you want to rebel against. Do you think I'm trustworthy?
"If I wasn't trustworthy, do you think you would still be alive?" he asked immediately.”
Song Yuan nodded. If his father-in-law wasn't trustworthy and reported the matter of privately training militia, it would be enough to kill him.
He didn't keep her in suspense and said bluntly,"I have a method to make salt!"”
Brother Zheng and Meng Tian were stunned. They looked at each other and retreated tactically.
Song Yuan actually wanted to make illegal salt?
Ever since Guan Zhong of the Qi Kingdom proposed the " official mountain and sea " policy, Qin Shangyang's reform also implemented the " official mountain and sea " policy.
The so-called Guan Shanhai was the Han Dynasty's salt and iron monopoly!
As such, Great Qin did not need to sell salt privately. If anyone found out, they would be punished!
Brother Zheng was a little emotional. Song Yuan was walking further and further down the path of rebellion.
If it wasn't for me backing him up, this kid would really die a few times!
However, Brother Zheng was also very curious. How did Song Yuan earn money from illegal salt?
Brother Zheng opened his mouth and asked," Salt and iron can only be sold by the government now. Who dares to buy your illegal salt? The joint punishment system will confiscate the family's property together.”
" The salt I made is called refined salt," Song Yuan said confidently." It's better than any salt in the world. Even the salt that Xianyang Palace's Ancestral Dragon ate is not as good as mine!" Do you think those nobles in the old country would not buy it?”
"The only problem now is that I don't have any channels. However, I heard from Manman that father-in-law, you have channels? Why don't you join my salt chariot?"
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