In the court.
Yang Guang sat on the dragon throne with an indifferent expression.
Yang Fan's rebellion was a huge blow to him.
As a result, he had curbed his entertainment activities recently.
"Is there anything you need?" Yang Guang said in boredom.
Everyone was silent.
The hall was quiet.
Yang Guang was about to speak.
Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded.
"Imperial Father, your son has something to report!"
Everyone was stunned, and their gazes fell on the person who spoke.
Yang Yi smiled and ignored the gazes around him. He only looked at Yang Guang in the distance.
Yang Guang raised his eyebrows." Oh? May I know what the Crown Prince wants?"
"I have something to offer to Imperial Father," Yang Yi said with a smile.”
Yang Guang was stunned and suddenly became interested. He muttered,"Oh, hurry up and hand it over."
Yang Yi immediately ordered people to bring the things in.
Two eunuchs were carrying a box.
Bang!
The box fell to the ground.
Everyone looked at the box curiously, not knowing what the Crown Prince was planning.
Yang Yi cupped his hands." Father, please take a look."”
Then, he opened the box and revealed the things inside.
Everyone focused their eyes and were immediately disappointed.
"It's actually a set of armor?"
"This armor is ordinary…"
"Did Your Highness take the wrong thing?”
“..........”
Many people began to discuss. They were somewhat at a loss.
The dignified Crown Prince actually took a set of armor to present to the Emperor?
At this moment, Yang Guang was also a little dumbfounded. However, he had been with Yang Yi for a period of time and understood Yang Yi quite well. He knew that Yang Yi would not take out such a simple thing.
"Yi 'er, what are you…?" Yang Guang muttered.”
"Father, you must be curious as to why your son brought a suit of armor." Yang Yi smiled.”
Yang Guang smiled.
Yang Yi met everyone's gaze and said indifferently,""This is because this armor is made of steel and is extremely sturdy…"
Everyone was stunned.
In the current Great Sui, the number of armored soldiers in the army only accounted for 40 - 50% of the total number of soldiers.
Even so, this ratio had far exceeded the previous dynasties.
With the current productivity, it was almost impossible to equip every soldier with high-quality armor.
Only the Wei Manor's army under the Emperor would have such a special encounter.
Not to mention the armor made of steel!
As for Yang Yi's steel armor, it was probably very valuable.
Yang Guang frowned and said in a deep voice,"" Armor made of steel?"
"Father, this armor was forged by your son." Yang Yi smiled. Your son has already mastered a new steel-making technique. With this steel-making technique, it is enough to multiply the steel production of my Great Sui by several times, allowing all the soldiers in my Great Sui army to be equipped with armor made of steel!”
What?
Everyone was stunned at first, then they went into an uproar!
They were shocked by Yang Yi's words!
He had mastered a new steel-making technology?
How many times would the steel production of Great Sui increase?
If not for the fact that they were wary of Yang Yi's status as the Crown Prince, they would have long mocked him.
From ancient times until now, the methods of smelting steel were the same.
Steel was the most important thing for a country.
If what Yang Yi said was true, then it would be a huge matter for Great Sui.
Yu Shiji, the assistant minister of internal history, smiled." We are also aware of the Crown Prince's eagerness for Great Sui. However, isn't Your Highness exaggerating?"”
He was the favorite of Sui Emperor Yang Guang and was a big shot in the imperial court along with Yu Wenshu and the others.
As soon as Yu Shiji finished speaking, everyone nodded.
Of course, they knew about Yang Yi's miraculous abilities. However, doubling the production of steel was not something that could be casually said.
"How can I joke about national affairs?" Yang Yi said seriously. This method of smelting steel is enough to change the extremely low rate of armor in our Great Sui army. Moreover, it can allow them to enjoy even better armor!”
Everyone was stunned. They were shocked by Yang Yi's confident tone.
They had seen Yang Yi's talent with their own eyes.
Not only did he create snow salt, but he also created horseshoes. Each of these things changed the situation in Great Sui.
Now that Yang Yi had made such a solemn vow, they were also somewhat bewildered.
Could it be that what Yang Yi said was true?
But... It was not easy to double the production of steel!
Steel was the lifeline of the country!
The hall was silent for a moment.
Yang Guang walked to Yang Yi's side and picked up the armor. He examined it carefully and touched it. It was cold and hard.
Yang Guang nodded to himself. It was indeed a high-grade steel armor.
Even the most luxurious army of the Great Sui could not use so much steel.
At this time, Great Sui was already quite accomplished in the manufacture of armor.
Even so, with Yang Guang's boldness, it was still painful to equip the army with steel armor.
He pondered for a moment and looked at his son. Suddenly, he said,"Yi 'er, I'm afraid that presenting this armor forged with a new method of smelting steel is not as simple as just opening my eyes.”
"Father, you know me well. Your son has a request." Yang Yi smiled.
Yang Guang scoffed." Yi 'er, if you have something to say, just say it. You are the Crown Prince of Great Sui. Are you afraid that I will not agree to anything?"”
The corners of Yang Yi's mouth curled up, and he said sincerely,""Since Imperial Father has said so, then this subject can rest assured. This subject does not ask for much. Now that this subject has mastered a new method of smelting steel, it is time for this subject to need iron ore.”
Yang Guang understood. He muttered," So Yi 'er has some ideas about iron ore. I wonder how much Yi' er needs?"”
Yang Yi seemed a little embarrassed. He coughed lightly and said with a smile,"Your son has heard that another iron mine has been excavated in Jizhou. Your son is quite interested and hopes that Imperial Father will grant your wish."
Yang Guang was stunned. F * ck, this kid really dared to open his mouth!
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