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Chapter 204 What is Steel

Looking at Xiao Zhengtai's calm attitude, Changsun Wuji felt a palpitation for no reason. This Xiao Zhengtai was really terrible. He was called an old slut by civil and military officials in the court because he was smart and good at using scheming. However, compared with this four-year-old child, he could only give up the disadvantage.

On the contrary, Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing were obviously stunned when they heard the words of Xiao Zhengtai. After thinking for a while, they understood what the meaning of His Highness said.

Obviously, His Majesty had received the news at this time, but he did not move at all. It was obvious that he was secretly observing how much his two sons could make trouble.

Everyone understands what His Majesty gave in this position, and he definitely does not want his descendants to experience it like that in his heart.

Just like this time, Xiao Zhengtai was obviously bullied. If he fought back, His Majesty would not say anything. After all, no one would be slaughtered, but His Highness's choice was to suppress this matter, so that everyone could understand that he did not attach much importance to that position, and the reputation of the royal family was far higher than the grievances he suffered.

Cheng Yaojin, who was extremely angry, calmed down at this moment and looked at His Highness with deep meaning. He really didn't expect that Xiao Zhengtai would use such means to deal with the prince. I have to say that this approach would be far better than clever and vent his anger for him, but he really couldn't figure out how His Highness came up with it.

If they hadn't heard His Highness' analysis, they would have thought that His Highness was cowardly and chose to retreat. But who would have thought that the assassination people would actually force His Highness to express their opinions by retreating as a means of advance. It would be terrible.

"Uncle, follow me, Ji Nu has something to discuss with you."

Looking at Changsun Wuji who was silent, Xiao Zhengtai smiled. He could guess that his uncle must have completely lost confidence in the prince at this time.

After hearing Xiao Zhengtai's words, Changsun Wuji was obviously stunned, but he nodded and agreed, constantly complaining, why would you discuss with yourself if you handle the matter without missing a trace?

After Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing looked at each other, they knew about this. His Highness did not want him to know about it, so he simply stood up and said goodbye.

"Uncle, with your relationship network, Chi Nu's actions these days should not be hidden from you. The reason why I set my fief in Huanzhou is because I discovered a coal mine there."

Looking at the two of them leaving, Xiao Zhengtai spoke slowly and did not hide from him. After all, this time he was preparing to pull his uncle into his camp.

"I heard a little, but my uncle was very puzzled."

Changsun Wuji nodded. The matter was the same as he guessed. The news was deliberately released by the Ching Nu, or it was just baiting him.

"Then I must know about the acquisition of the iron ore, I believe my uncle will know too!"

Xiao Zhengta smiled even brighter, controlling the pace of the progress of the situation, and was not in a hurry to tell everything.

"Your Highness's words are good. I have heard of these news. If I am not mistaken, your Highness is planning to make steel by himself. But your Highness has thought about it. All the craftsmen proficient in steelmaking in the entire Tang Dynasty are from the Changsun family. The Changsun family believes that they are second in the steelmaking process, and no one dares to call them first."

The experience summarized by the Changsun family over the years is definitely something that others can't imagine. Now Xiao Zhengtai is suddenly challenging him. He really wants to say that the young man is simply ignorant of the world. He is competing with the Changsun family to make steel. You are not qualified yet.

"What does uncle mean? Regardless of whether the technology is passed or not, can anyone in the Tang Dynasty be able to make steel except the Changsun family?"

Xiao Zhengtai ignored Changsun Wuji's words and still looked at him with a smile, but the meaning of the words made people have to think deeply.

"Your Highness is joking. The Changsun family is not that domineering yet. It's just that the Tang Dynasty already has the Changsun family making steel. Why do you do this for nothing?"

Changsun Wuji frowned. Obviously, he had already heard in Xiao Zhengtai's tone that he was determined to make steel.

"Uncle, to be honest, I am actually not willing to make trouble. However, the iron blocks smelted by the Changsun family simply cannot meet my needs. At best, those iron blocks are called synthetics and do not have a slight steel content."

Xiao Zhengtai shook his head slowly and directly pointed out that the smelting technology of your Changsun family was not good, so he had to choose to do it himself.

"Um?"

After hearing the words of Xiao Zhengtai, a hint of anger appeared on Changsun Wuji's cheek. In the whole Tang Dynasty, who didn't know the skills of the Changsun family's craftsmen, and years of hard work, had achieved such results now, but now he was ridiculed by a child. How could he not be angry?

"In fact, after seeing the products of the Changsun family, Chi Nu already understood that the smelting technology of the Changsun family was not mature enough. It just forged the material into pseudo-steel. There was no subsequent refining at all, and all stiffness and toughness did not meet the standards at all."

Looking at the anger on his uncle's face, Xiao Zhengta still talked freely to prove that he was not groundless.

"What do you mean?"

The anger on Changsun Wuji's face slowly dissipated, but was replaced by solemnity. He knew that this was his family's weakness. Once this weakness was broken by this little boy, the Changsun family's years of hard work would be wasted.

"Uncle, my nephew only said one thing, it will be made into steel after hundreds of times, but how many can your Changsun family do? Steel is not a synthetic substance, and the current products of the Changsun family can be called pseudo-steel or soft iron."

Xiao Zhengtai did not explain the manufacturing method in detail, but directly pointed out the shortcomings of the Changsun family.

"Smelting technology from ancient times to the present has been like this. The Changsun family spent countless efforts to improve and innovate it, which led to the achievements that are now. It shouldn't be!"

A simple sentence immediately broke all Changsun Wuji's self-confidence. He knew that this little guy's understanding of smelting technology was definitely above him, and this was undoubtedly a huge blow to the Changsun family.

"The reason why my uncle didn't find anything wrong is that people in the world do not know Zhengang. If Zhinu hadn't accidentally seen such a record in ancient books, he wouldn't have known that the real steel would be so wonderful."

Xiao Zhengtai once again threw out a heavy blow, vaguely showing that he had control over the real forging method in his hands. Of course, he would never hand over this thing easily. After all, this is the bargaining chip that the Changsun family wants forever.

"Zhinu, tell me what you really think!"

After taking a deep breath, Changsun Wuji looked at Xiao Zhengtai with a serious face. He said so much to himself, the foreshadowing had been laid long ago, and now it is time to reveal the fox's tail.

"Uncle is a smart man. Ji Nu didn't want to get involved in the vortex, but now I see that some people can't sit still. The prince will not be the first person or the last person. So in order to protect himself, Ji Nu had to be careful, so Ji Nu hopes that his uncle can stand on Ji Nu's side and protect me.

Of course, for a smelting family like my uncle, the forging method in the hands of Chi Nu will definitely take a huge step in the smelting technology of the entire Changsun family. You also know that Chi Nu has a lot of things and has no time to manage these trivial things. My uncle is his own person. If you give this thing to you, Chi Nu will not have any scruples in his heart.

Moreover, Huanzhou has abundant coal mine resources, so I asked my father for it to become my fiefdom. The purpose is to develop the Tang Dynasty steel industry. I wonder what my uncle thought? This is the method of forging. My uncle can take a look at the above content."

After saying that, Xiao Zhengtai reached into his arms, took out a thin booklet and handed it to Changsun Wuji, then picked up the tea and took a sip, and waited quietly.

Changsun Wuji did not choose to agree directly, but quickly picked up the booklet and read it carefully. After just a few glances, his face changed. He knew that the technology that the Changsun family now controlled was not considered a big deal compared to this. It can also be said that Xiao Zhengtai directly pinched his life gate with this move.

The prince and the King of Jin are both their own nephews. For Changsun Wuji, it is understandable from anyone's standpoint, especially in this era, it is simply a dream to use a meager bloodline to talk about things.

But now it is different. The prince's side has undoubtedly fallen out of favor. There will definitely be endless choices to follow Xiao Zhengtai, especially Li Chengqian's actions have completely disappointed him. He really needs to think carefully.

Nowadays, Xiao Zhengtai uses such a method to attract himself, which can be said to be full of sincerity. This forging method can definitely send the Changsun family to the peak, and at the same time, it can also drive the Changsun family into the abyss.

"Zhinu, my uncle can promise you that there is nothing to stand on your side, but I want 30% of this profit!"

Everything is mutual. Let me support you, but I also need the corresponding price. Although Huanzhou is a barren land, the resources of coal mines are indispensable for the Changsun family.

"Uncle, are you a little too much?"

Xiao Zhengtai looked helpless and really thought he was a fool!

"Your Highness, you can't say that. You only need to pay the resources of the coal mine and the forging method, and then you can enjoy the profits. Why not do it?"

Changsun Wuji was a little puzzled. This little boy just touched his upper and lower lips. He did everything he did. Why was he not satisfied with the profit being able to get 30% of the profit?

"No, no, no! My uncle misunderstood. I understand what you said. Zhinu has full sincerity. We are allies, not partners, right?"

Xiao Zheng said slowly without asking for it.
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