"You mean...this kind of refined iron can be refined in batches?"
He could clearly feel that Huo Quxie's words were trembling at this moment. Chen Mu knew the value of it. How could Huo Quxie, who was the commander-in-chief of the army, not know the value?
Such a light and strong long knife, once used on the battlefield, will undoubtedly deal a big blow to those prairie barbarians.
In the cold weapon age, the main weapon on the battlefield was always the sword.
Before Chen Mu had time to speak, Huo Quxie put down his tea cup, and then said in a sincere voice: "Sir...can you show me your...big stove?"
Even though the prodigy named Chen Mu seemed reluctant, he had to get this method no matter what, and the worst he could do was promise an official position.
Fame and wealth are something no one can refuse.
Without any selfishness, if everyone could have such a sword on the battlefield, how many fewer people would die.
Seeing this scene, Chen Mu knew that Huo Quxie must be aware of the steel-making method.
As for Xiahou, Yuemou realized later that he had just said the wrong thing. He wanted to feel angry because of Brother Mu, but he was self-defeating.
At that moment, I buried my head in embarrassment.
Chen Mu didn't want to blame this open-minded man. After all, things had come to this point, and he had another plan.
After sighing, Chen Mu stood up and said, "General, come with me."
"You lead the way."
Not long after, the group arrived at the dragon kiln, and Chen Mu pointed to the blast furnace next to it.
"This is the big furnace that can produce fine iron."
The blast furnace is in operation at the moment, and even standing outside, you can feel a heat wave rolling inside.
Huo Quxie carefully observed the gourd-shaped furnace, and then asked: "Is this furnace of refined iron ready to be smelted?"
Xia Hou nodded: "About half an hour."
"Then why don't we... wait and see here."
Huo Quxie was naturally very interested in this advanced method of producing refined iron. It could produce several kilograms at a time. With just this furnace, how terrifying would this output be?
As for Chen Mu, he could only wait with this general.
Half an hour passed quickly, and as Xia Hou opened the furnace door fiercely, the dazzling molten steel suddenly came into view.
Then, a stream of molten steel that looked like jelly flowed out along the groove, accompanied by a sizzling and burning sound as it flowed.
The temperature of the reflection was so high that the three of them stepped back one after another.
"Sir... this is truly a miracle of craftsmanship. I didn't expect that sir is not only good at poetry and painting, but also has such miraculous skills!"
Chen Mu is not interested in this series of praise: "I usually like to study these."
"Sir, you know that your skills can save many soldiers who are fighting on the battlefield. I will submit a report when I get back today, and I will definitely be able to get a high-ranking official position in the Ministry of Industry for you!"
Huo Quxie bowed his hand again. Although Chen Mu could not defeat one commoner, this method would definitely make the entire court pay attention to it. It can be seen that such a sword would definitely increase the combat effectiveness of the entire Long Xia army.
As for high-ranking officials being well-paid, it is not a lie.
"Haha, no, if you really want this method of making steel, just give me the money."
Huo Quxie was just thinking about it in his mind. Who would have thought that Chen Mu would directly reject him the next moment.
But it was not a rejection, it was just that the official title was exchanged for a pile of money.
I was overjoyed and dissuaded in my heart: "Master, you know... there are countless wealthy businessmen in this world. No matter how much money you spend, it is difficult to find an official position. But you know, this official... is still a Beijing official."
What Huo Quxie said is right. Compared with money in the face of power, no matter how much money it is, it is nothing. In front of power, it doesn't matter even if you are the richest man in Longxia, you are too out of touch and want to punish you. It's just an excuse.
thing.
Most people in the world pursue money all their lives because the threshold for a higher level of desire—power is too high.
When you are young, it is about eating, drinking and playing. When you grow up, it is about sex and money. The life of an ordinary person is probably like this.
"It's tempting, but I still want the money."
The reason why Chen Mu refused was because if he rushed into the officialdom with his current status, he might only become a senior craftsman in the Ministry of Industry.
For Chen Mu, the desire in his heart is very big, too big, and he will never be able to do it hastily in this life.
Seeing that the dissuasion was fruitless, Huo Quxie had no choice but to comply.
"In that case, how about five thousand taels?"
"Five thousand taels... is okay." After all, it was something beyond the times, so Chen Mu felt that it was a bit too little.
"I'm talking about gold."
"Five thousand taels of gold...that's great!"
As soon as the money was given, Chen Mu no longer had any shame.
Huo Quxie smiled: "Tomorrow, we will send Mr. one thousand taels as deposit, but... I have to trouble Mr. to follow me to the Monan front line and personally supervise the construction of such a large furnace. After all, now
The war is tense. If we build weapons from the rear and then transport them to Monan, it will be too late. Sir, please..."
"no problem."
Chen Mul agreed without even thinking about it. Even Huo Quxie was a little overwhelmed. He didn't expect to agree so simply. He thought he would be given the drawings, but it was a bit unexpected.
In this way, Huo Quxie and his party stayed at Chen Mu's place until the afternoon.
Those soldiers were at war with each other before and vowed to kill each other. After getting acquainted with each other, they learned that they were all Shu soldiers, and their relationship became more active instantly.
Chen Mu was not stingy either. He took out all the wine stored at home, and then asked a few aunties in the village to help him cook a lot of food to entertain him.
Chen Mu's wine is home-brewed. After improving the brewing method, the alcohol content is at least 30 to 40 degrees. In the previous life, it may not be considered a high-altitude wine.
But still in this world, many wine masters who usually claim to be able to drink eighteen bowls have already become wilted.
Especially Xia Hou and Lin Qiye, side by side, one mouth at a time: I remember when I was over there in Monan...
Just recalling the past, Chen Mu estimated that these two guys were quite drunk.
Look at this, I'm afraid these people won't be able to go back today.
"I don't think you will find food for these Shu soldiers. It's really righteous. You know, these Shu soldiers don't have a very good reputation."
Huo Quxie sat opposite him, picked up a bowl of wine and made a toast.
Chen Mu touched the bowl and then thought: "Maybe in the eyes of others, they are all military shame, but to me, Chen Mu, these are all national heroes."
Huo Quxie finished his drink and said with a smile: "Although I am now the commander-in-chief of the Shu Army, in recent years, there have been many major battles that were defeated by the Shu Army because they were held back. This is the term for a national hero..."
Huo Quxie's theory was implicit. Even though he was the chief general, in his heart, the Shu army could never be called a national hero.
"But I would like to ask the general, in which battle was the Shu army defeated because of cowardice? If your guess is correct, every time they fought against the Tatars, the Shu army took lives at the front to consume the prairie cavalry first.
When the elite troops from the rear take action again, I would like to ask the general, after so many years of fighting, which of the four armies has suffered the most casualties?"
Chen Mu was a little drunk, but even if he didn't drink, he would still argue with the Shu army general in front of him, but he just took advantage of the drunkenness to speak more freely.
Huo Quxie was at a loss for words for a moment: "This... is indeed the Shu army with the most casualties."
Chen Mu then took another sip of wine: "These are all men who dare to risk their lives to build mountains and rivers in Longxia. With their innocent hearts that dare to shed blood for their country, they are worthy of becoming national heroes."
Speaking of this, the contemplation in Huo Quxie's eyes became even more intense. He immediately drank another glass of wine and said quietly: "Yes, with this innocent heart, he should be regarded as a national hero. Over the years, we people are nothing."
, Brother Chen’s words woke me up."
"Perhaps the Shu army as a whole is weaker than the remaining three armies, but when I go to Monan this time, I will definitely come up with something more powerful than that steel sword to help the Shu army defeat those grassland cavalry."