Pairs of people and horses left the imperial capital.
Zhao Kang and the others walked very quietly and without any fanfare.
But at this moment, many people were paying attention to his movements, and his movements were naturally followed by countless people.
Prince Ning's Mansion.
"Your Highness, Zhao Kang is leaving. Accompanying him are His Majesty's bodyguard Lin Yunlong, one hundred and twenty-eight miners from the Geography Department, and one thousand Forbidden Army guards."
Mr. Qingtong reported the news truthfully. Xiao Feiyu looked at the gray sky outside the window, his narrow eyes lowered.
"I wonder how much iron Zhao Kang can bring back from his trip."
Mr. Qingtong stroked his goatee and made calculations in his mind: "The two countries have joined forces to mine. Zhao Kang has brought more than a thousand people with him now. Even if Jingguo contributes more, it can't do things like mining and smelting iron."
It can’t be done casually.”
"I'm afraid it will be difficult to see results within three to five years, or even more than ten years."
Xiao Feiyu chuckled and turned around: "Have you forgotten? He has black powder and can use it to blast mines."
Mr. Qingtong was stunned for a moment: "I have forgotten about this. But even so, turning a piece of ore into iron is a complicated process, and it can't be done overnight, right?"
Xiao Feiyu clicked his tongue: "So, I have been thinking about what methods Zhao Kang will use to speed up the progress of iron-making in the past few days, and what kind of steel-making he is talking about. Mr. Qingtong, keep an eye on those people during this time.
Zhao Kang just suffered a big loss for them, and now he has left the imperial capital."
"These guys are going to jump over the wall in a hurry, so we have to pay attention in advance."
Mr. Qingtong nodded hurriedly, and then said: "They shouldn't have the courage, right?"
Xiao Feiyu sneered: "That gentleman just underestimates them. When these guys get crazy, they can do anything!"
Taifu's Mansion.
In the eyes of outsiders these days, Zhao Jinsheng seems to have aged ten or twenty years suddenly, but now in his own house, he no longer looks as sickly as before.
On the contrary, he was full of energy. Opposite him were Lin Yu and a group of officials who had a deadly feud with Zhao Kang.
Thanks to Zhao Kang's gift, these people donated hundreds of millions of taels of silver in one go to fill the national treasury.
In normal times, I would have been regarded as a role model by many officials. Unfortunately, now, officials in the DPRK only regard them as a laughing stock.
"Master, Zhao Gou has left Beijing now. Do you want to take it?"
The person who spoke had fierce eyes and was obviously a little crazy.
Zhao Jinsheng glanced over and said coldly: "Let you calm down! Zhao Kang has brought people from the Department of Geography this time, and it is clear that he is going to operate the iron ore mining between the two countries."
"At this time, attacking Zhao Kang is tantamount to seeking death! Once something happens to him, neither His Majesty nor Jing Guo will give up!"
Lin Yu and others nodded, and Zhao Jinsheng added: "Zhao Kang is a cunning bastard. We lost to him this time. We must think twice before taking action in the future."
"Don't get involved this time, let's each figure out how to restore the family business!"
Although Zhao Kang used himself to severely cheat these noble officials.
But to say that this can make these people unable to recover is to underestimate these wealthy families that have been passed down for hundreds of years.
The current injuries are unavoidable, but as long as they are given enough time, it won't take long for them to regain their strength.
After all, the huge network of relationships over those decades was not built in vain.
This is how the so-called centipede insect dies but does not freeze.
Everyone has different thoughts, and without the interference of others, Zhao Kang's troops can naturally move forward unimpeded.
From the Imperial Capital, we passed Damingfu and headed all the way to Youzhou.
Zhao Kang was pressed for time and arrived in Youzhou in half a month.
Youzhou Prefecture Shepherd's name is Yu Guanglong. He is a middle-aged man with a military background. He made considerable military exploits a few years ago, so he transferred to a civilian position.
He received the news early, accurately calculated the whereabouts of Zhao Kang and his party, and specially took the officials of Youzhou to meet them out of the city.
"I will go to Yu Guanglong and bring officials from all levels of Youzhou to see the Imperial Master."
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Yu."
Zhao Kang said politely and got off the horse. After riding the horse for half a month, his butt was very bumpy.
"Your Majesty, you're welcome."
Yu Guanglong stepped forward to introduce officials at all levels in Youzhou to Zhao Kang. Every official official looked at Zhao Kang's young face and immediately adopted a desperate flattery strategy.
He was young and promising, handsome and unrestrained. Hearing this, Zhao Kang almost believed that he was the strange man who was shining all over his body as they said.
Yu Guanglong welcomed Zhao Kang into the city and came to the banquet that had been prepared early to welcome them.
After eating and drinking, Yu Guanglong invited Zhao Kang to the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion.
When there were only two of them, we started talking about business.
"Master Yu, is there anyone from Jingguo?"
Yu Guanglong hurriedly said: "Reporting to the national division, within a month the Prospect State has sent troops and horses to wander around the Yunshan mineral veins. Within ten days, the person in charge of the Prospect State has sent someone to deliver a letter to the lower official."
As he spoke, Yu Guanglong took out an envelope and handed it to Zhao Kang.
After opening it, Zhao Kang realized that the person in charge sent by Jingguo was actually Ye Hongxue.
This made him feel a little relieved. His ladies were easy to talk to.
In the letter, Ye Hongxue stated the location they had chosen to mine and attached a map.
The ore mining has begun using the explosive method.
The so-called hot blast method is that experienced miners find cracks in the ore mountain, use fire and high temperature to burn the cracks and then water them to turn the stones into dregs, and then dig and mine the ores.
In addition, there is another way to find the ore exposed outside the earth's surface and dig directly with a wooden stick or shovel.
After all, the industry in this world is very backward, so it can only do this.
After Zhao Kang glanced at the map, he put it away and looked at Yu Guanglong: "Those craftsmen sent by the imperial court some time ago?"
"Don't worry, Sir Imperial Master, Xiaguan has arranged for them all well according to the imperial decree. They never miss three meals a day, and they eat better than Xiaguan." Yu Guanglong said with a smile.
Ever since Zhao Kang said he wanted to open a mine with Jing Guo, Her Majesty the Empress had started preparations early.
The order summoned a large number of blacksmiths to be transported to Youzhou, as well as craftsmen from the military camp who specialized in making ordnance.
It can be said that all talents in this field are gathered for Zhao Kang's use.
Zhao Kang picked up his spirits and said, "That's good, Master Yu. From now on, your Youzhou City will be an important transfer station for this iron and steel smelting. From today on, Youzhou City will implement a curfew. After sunset, no matter whether you are an official or a civilian, as long as there is no
No one is allowed to go out on the streets."
"In addition, Your Majesty will mobilize troops for you in a while. All the garrison troops in Youzhou City will be sent out to inspect the surrounding areas of Yunshan Mine. If there is any trouble, please inform our division as soon as possible!"
