Zhang Feng's face was relatively calm, even in the face of Zhao Zuolin's bitter water, Zhang Feng's face did not change much, but comforted: "Old Zhao, take your time, what is fine iron, after a few days, we will have enough steel, and its quality is far better than that of fine iron." Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Refined iron, in Zhang Feng's view, its quality is indeed not very good, just a little better than pig iron, carbon content below 2% of miscellaneous iron, of course, this era also has steel, only the so-called steel, Zhang Feng is a little eye-catching.

Stainless steel is more difficult to do, adhering to the principle of good steel on the blade, a small amount of steel can be used to the best of its ability, used in key places, such as some key parts of the first steam engine, Zhao Zuolin and some of the fitter tools they used in their hands, and so on.

Seeing Zhang Feng say this, Zhao Zuolin said: "Really, there is really enough steel, boss, you won't lie to me." ”

Zhang Feng knew that steel smelting, manufacturing machine tools, manufacturing large steam engines, and developing steam-powered ships were a difficult and difficult road, but even if it was hard, Zhang Feng was full of confidence.

Zhang Feng said: "There will be, wait, then we will have enough steel, not only for our own use, but also for a large number of sales." ”

Zhang Feng is confident that even if the production conditions are a little worse, he can smelt the steel that he is satisfied with, at least better than the so-called steel in this era.

In this era, there were already steel smelting methods such as steel filling method and steel frying method, but Zhang Feng had the knowledge of hundreds of years ahead of this era, and the quality of the steel smelted by these methods must be much better than that of the steel smelted by these methods.

Seeing that Zhang Feng was so confident, Zhao Zuolin asked curiously: "Boss, is the Shanghai Iron and Steel Plant going to open a furnace to make steel?" ”

Zhang Feng said: "Yes, everything is ready, in two days, we will open the furnace to make steel, Lao Zhao, do you have time to see the scene of steelmaking." ”

Zhao Zuolin was full of interest and said loudly: "Boss, I must go and take a look." ”

Zhang Feng is full of expectations and is ready to open the furnace to make steel, as long as there is enough steel, Zhang Feng is confident that his development will enter the fast lane.

However, at this time, Tan Yixian, the prefect of Songjiang, sent someone to inform him and asked Zhang Feng to go to the prefect's yamen.

Don’t wait for prosperity to care for the things important to you.

Zhang Feng didn't think about it, at this juncture, when he was full of confidence and ready to do a big job, someone began to make trouble for himself and hinder his development.

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Matsue Mansion, Guardhouse.

Overseer Zhao Guangcai was listening to a report from one of his subordinates, who reported a piece of news that was very important to Zhao Guangcai.

For some time, Zhao Guangcai has been waiting for an opportunity, waiting for an opportunity to take revenge on Zhang Feng and bring down Zhang Feng.

At the beginning, Zhang Feng eradicated the Qinglong Gang with thunderous means, Zhao Guangcai wanted to arrest Zhang Feng immediately, but the little eunuch sent out was broken by Zhang Feng's leg, and after calming down, Zhao Guangcai investigated Zhang Feng, and after understanding Zhang Feng, Zhao Guangcai was scared out of a hairy sweat.

Zhang Feng is far more than just a businessman and an ordinary regimental training, Zhang Feng has a number of factories, strong economic strength, hanging the title of regimental training chief soldier, and has a team of 2,000 people under his hands.

Not only these, Zhang Feng's factory has many people as shares, so that many businessmen and ordinary people are tied to Zhang Feng.

Because of knowing these things, Zhao Guangcai did not act rashly, and was waiting for an opportunity, and now, the opportunity has come.

Zhao Guangcai had several henchmen under his hands, and it was one of them who reported the report, and the little eunuch reported: "Father-in-law, I heard that Zhang Feng has set up a large steel factory in Shanghai County, preparing to make steel. ”

Great steelmaking?

Immediately, Zhao Guangcai laughed happily, thinking in his heart, God really helps me, I didn't think about it, the opportunity came so suddenly.

The Ming Dynasty implemented a monopoly on salt and iron, whether it was salt or iron, it was responsible for the government, and private individuals were generally not allowed to enter these two industries.

The management and operation of salt and iron are naturally the responsibility of the local government, and Zhao Guangcai naturally went to the Songjiang Mansion, and directly found Tan Yixian, the prefect of Songjiang.

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Matsue Prefecture.

When Zhang Feng came to the mansion, Zhao Guangcai naturally left a long time ago, and when Zhang Feng came over, the prefect Tan Yixian was already waiting for Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng and Tan Yixian are also old acquaintances, and they have dealt with each other many times, Zhang Feng paid attention, Tan Yixian's face was calm, he couldn't see anything, and he didn't know whether Tan Yixian was happy or angry in his heart.

Zhang Feng clenched his fists and said politely: "Lord Tan, what are you looking for me?" ”

Seeing Zhang Feng ask this, Tan Yixian didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "Boss Zhang, I heard that you have built a big steel plant in Shanghai County, ready to open a furnace to make steel?" ”

Zhang Feng did not hide it, and said truthfully: "Yes, there is indeed such a thing. ”

Tan Yixian's tone was obviously a little heavier, "Boss Zhang, you should know that it is illegal to monopolize salt and iron and make iron and steel privately. ”

Zhang Feng pursed his lips and thought in his heart, the salt and iron monopoly is right, but this has long existed in name only, and the salt industry has long been without a monopoly, and the imperial court's management of this aspect has gradually relaxed, there are some salt merchants in Songjiang Prefecture, and there are many big salt merchants in Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Although there are very few private furnaces to make steel, the government's management of one side is also very lax, basically does not care, as long as you pay taxes, who is idle to take care of these things.

Although Zhang Feng was disdainful in his heart, he said with a smile: "Lord Tan, it is a bit more serious to say that the violation is a little serious, in addition, I have told Lord Gao about this matter before, and I only started to build this steel plant after obtaining Lord Gao's consent." ”

"High temple pillars?" Tan Yixian asked loudly, "Why didn't you tell me about this matter in advance?" ”

Zhang Feng smiled and said: "Lord Tan, you are busy with official business, you happened to go to Yingtianfu on business, and you went for more than ten days, you were not at home, I had to find Lord Gao, and then I originally wanted to report to Lord Tan, but I was negligent when I was busy, and I forgot about this matter, I really can't live with Lord Tan." ”

As soon as Zhang Feng said this, Tan Yixian's face was only slightly better, two months ago, Tan Yixian happened to go to Nanjing, and he went for nearly a month, and there was indeed such a thing.

Zhang Feng observed his words, and saw that Tan Yixian's face was softened, Zhang Feng said again: "Lord Tan, I built this steel plant, which is a great thing for the benefit of the country and the people, you must support me." ”

It is still a great thing to benefit the country and the people.

Tan Yixian wanted to hear what Zhang Feng had to say, so he said slowly: "Boss Zhang, how can it benefit the country and the people, you can tell it." ”

Zhang Feng said: "Lord Tan, you also know that at present, the imperial court is in turmoil, internal and external troubles, there are rogues rebelling inside, and there are clear dogs eyeing ...... outside."

I have to say that Zhang Feng's ability to fool is absolutely world-class, first starting from the current form, and then mentioning his own steel plant, with a steel plant, not only can drive the economy, provide employment, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment, in addition, and the most important point, Zhang Feng mentioned the importance of steel to the construction of the army.

The army of the Ming Dynasty was a cold weapon, which required a large amount of steel to make weapons, armor, etc., while Zhang Feng's steel factory could provide a large amount of high-quality steel for the imperial court and the army, with these steels, the combat effectiveness of the army could be improved, and with a strong army, the country could be stable.

Zhang Feng said the truth, and even depicted a beautiful blueprint in front of Tan Yixian, Zhang Feng knew that Tan Yixian was loyal to the court and the Ming Emperor, and founded his own steel factory, standing at the height of the court and the country, Tan Yixian would definitely not object, and maybe he would support himself.

Sure enough, listening to Zhang Feng's speech, Tan Yi nodded first, and even said with a little emotion: "Boss Zhang, I didn't think that you could see so far, my vision is a little short-sighted." ”

Zhang Feng took the opportunity to say: "Lord Tan, you must not listen to that Zhao Guangcai's demagoguery, that dead eunuch wants to take revenge on me, I got your consent to eradicate the Blue Dragon Gang last time, this time you can't join forces with that Zhao Guangcai to deal with me." ”

Tan Yixian smiled and said: "Boss Zhang, what kind of person do you see me, I, Tan Yixian, ask myself to be above board, not a despicable villain, don't worry about the affairs of the steel plant, I will definitely support you, it's just ......"

Zhang Feng naturally knew what this "just" meant, Zhang Feng patted his chest and said: "Lord Tan, don't worry, if the government wants to buy our steel, I will definitely give the best price." ”

Tan Yi said first: "Okay, worthy of Boss Zhang, this matter is settled." ”

After the matter was settled, Zhang Feng chatted with Tan Yi for a while, and then said goodbye, after leaving the mansion, Zhang Feng quietly touched a sweat, it was so dangerous, and he was finally in danger.

Zhang Feng had to admire his eloquence, and he really moved Tan Yixian and let Tan Yixian stand on his side.

In addition to the thrill, Zhang Feng thought in his heart, Zhao Guangcai, Zhao Guangcai, I didn't think that you jumped out again, since you are looking for death by yourself, then don't blame me for being spicy, see how Lao Tzu will clean you up in the future.

Zhang Feng remembered Zhao Guangcai, and if there is a chance in the future, Zhang Feng will definitely not let go of this dead eunuch.

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