Emperor Qianwu was worried that this method of open bidding would allow the construction of rails to fall into the hands of the Shangguan family, and form a monopoly in the future.

Now seeing that Li Changfeng is so confident, he is completely relieved.

He didn't ask in detail, and advised: "This project should be hurried, and it is best to build a section as soon as possible, so that the world can see the effect." ”

The Qianwu Dili decided on this matter without a lot of pressure.

Li Changfeng assured: "Don't worry, father, the son will do his best." ”

Leaving the palace, Li Changfeng grinned.

"Shangguan's family...... The opportunity is given to you, but you yourself are useless. ”

What the Shangguan family was thinking, Li Changfeng had basically guessed that it was nothing more than that he was unwilling to pay money and wanted to obtain his smelting technology through other means.

After all, there are so many workers in the steel mill, as long as you ask them about various details, and if an experienced master analyzes them, you will always find out the secret.

But what the Shangguan family didn't know was that his steelmaking smelting technology was constantly improving, and it was impossible for them to keep up with the speed of progress by stealing learning.

Moreover, they can't get the formula of the core quenching liquid anyway, and this alone can get them stuck.

The Shangguan family is still quenching with water.

This is the most primitive and simple quenching method, which simply cannot quench high-strength steel, which is one of the biggest stumbling blocks that prevent them from smelting high-quality steel.

And Li Changfeng used mineral oil quenching liquid, just the refining technology of various mineral oils, not to mention that the Shangguan family would not be able to master it in a few decades, even if it would be a few hundred years.

As for the ratio of various mineral oils, they are even more blind.

These cores are very closely protected by Li Changfeng.

If they can't master the quenching fluid, they will always be behind.

Moreover, he is preparing a new 100-smelter steel-making plant, which is about to be put into operation, and the processes are separate and highly confidential.

The production staff inside is extremely loyal to him after careful screening, and there is a special accommodation and living area, and there are few opportunities for contact with the outside world.

In the future, rails and some high-end materials will be produced there.

Day 2.

Tender notices were posted all over the capital.

The first phase of the project will build the railway directly to Shangzhou.

The reason why Li Changfeng chose this place is because Shangzhou is the land of fish and rice, the granary of Daqian, and has an important strategic position.

At the same time, there are abundant materials and rich businessmen, and the commercial potential is huge.

The distance between the two places is about 500 miles, and the lot is divided into 10 sections, all of which will be tendered to find contractors.

There is also the construction of Jingcheng Station and Shangzhou Station, which are two major projects.

There were also several small stations along the way, as well as the supply of rails and antiseptic wood, and the total number of tenders and tenders reached more than thirty, large and small.

This is Li Changfeng's deliberate division of so much.

The purpose is to let more people taste the sweetness, continue to participate in the bidding in the follow-up construction, reduce the construction cost, and also to catch up with the construction period faster.

Eggs cannot be placed in one basket.

As the tender announcement was posted, the whole capital was in a sensation, the rich and powerful magnates rejoiced and geared up, and the people of Li were amazed.

The streets are talking about it.

"Wasn't it rumored before that His Royal Highness the Nine Emperor Princes wanted to empty the treasury? Now, all projects are open for bidding, and the rumors are self-defeating! ”

"When I heard this rumor, I didn't believe it, His Royal Highness the Nine Emperor Princes had so many properties and too much silver to spend, how could he destroy his reputation?"

"That's right, someone is deliberately framing His Highness!"

"Then again, I'm really looking forward to this steam train, and I don't know what it's like to get on it."

"Wait, His Royal Highness the Nine Emperors is the best at performing miracles, and soon we will be able to get on the train."

“……”

Li Changfeng got busy all of a sudden.

People in this world don't know how to make any bids at all, and many things about the quality requirements and construction period of the project in the announcement need to be explained by him personally.

After all, it's the first time, and there has to be a process of adaptation.

He has drawn a large number of talents from various industries under his command to participate in the whole process, and they are patient to explain what they don't understand.

Cultivate these people, and he will be able to completely liberate them in the future.

Compared with engineering construction, rail manufacturing is somewhat simpler.

Quantity, size, there are specific numbers.

Strength, toughness, wear resistance, safety and reliability are also very intuitive and concrete.

But none of the people who came to consult about the project came to consult about it.

The main thing is that the number of rails is too demanding!

The quality requirements are also high.

Looking at the world, apart from Li Changfeng, there is only the Shangguan family left who can take on this project.

On the first and second days, no one from the Shangguan family appeared.

It wasn't until the third day that Shangguan Feiyun came to the project consulting office.

As one of the eight great families, Shangguan Feiyun's arrival made the originally noisy scene suddenly quiet, and everyone turned their eyes to him.

Everyone knows that the Shangguan family is rich in the world by steelmaking, mastering many iron ores and owning dozens of large and small steelmaking plants.

Li Changfeng, on the other hand, is at a disadvantage in terms of the number of mines and steelworks, but he is in an advantage in terms of individual scale and technology.

People thought that Li Changfeng's public bidding for the manufacture of railroad tracks was just a formality, but they never thought that the Shangguan family would come over and intervene.

This will undoubtedly cause great contradictions.

Is it going to recreate the incident when Li Changfeng burned the night of the Zhao family and bombarded the Wang family's nest?

Isn't Shangguan afraid of Li Changfeng's artillery?

Under the gaze of everyone, Shangguan Feiyun came to Li Changfeng, still with a kind smile on his face, and bowed respectfully.

"Shangguan Feiyun, meet His Royal Highness the Nine Emperor Princes!"

Li Changfeng didn't show Shangguan Feiyun's face, and said calmly: "Are you here to participate in the bidding?" ”

Shangguan Feiyun smiled: "Yes, I don't know if it's okay." ”

"Of course, this is an open bidding, the lowest price wins, and then fair competition will be."

"That's good, His Royal Highness the Nine Emperor Princes is really wise in this move!"

"Okay, don't talk about sycophants, read the announcement, right? Can the requirements of strength, toughness, wear resistance, safety and reliability be met? ”

"Yes, yes!"

"Okay, I'll be in time for the bidding tomorrow."

"Your Highness, farewell."

"No."

The speed of communication between the two was extremely fast, and before the time for a cup of tea, Shangguan Feiyun left, and there was no smell of gunpowder on the surface.

But everyone knows that this is only scratching the surface.

However, the people on the scene were more concerned about their own interests, and they quickly put their energy into the projects they cared about.

On this day, the gate of Diandude was full of traffic, crowded with carriages and bicycles, and the powerful people in the capital flocked to it.

The hall on the first floor of Diandude was full of rows of stools.

The bidding is about to begin.

(End of chapter)