The Prodigal Son of the Empire

When forging iron, the Metallurgical Bureau will use a hammer to repeatedly fire and beat forging, and in this process, it will go through [-] times to obtain high-hardness wrought iron.

So they named it Thirty Wrought Iron, which is the hardest wrought iron they have found so far.

And this can be achieved through direct refining, which is simply unbelievable, beyond human cognition!

"Let me test it!" Wang Fucheng rolled up his sleeves and went straight to battle.

He picked up the hammer and began to tap, which is also a way to distinguish, tapping to see toughness.

High hardness, poor toughness is pig iron, and good toughness is steel.

Soon Wang Fuchen also stopped, and he turned to Wang Kang, staring blankly in disbelief.

"How?" Li Zheng asked.

"If... I feel right, this is indeed better than the Thirty Wrought Irons of our Forge Bureau, and... much better!"

Wang Fuchen said with difficulty: "This is true whether it is hardness or toughness!"

"If it is forged again, it may be even better than it is now!"

Surprised by the words, the two experienced old craftsmen have confirmed it, so of course they are right!

"This is really..." Long Jiu Li Zheng sighed.

Now his only feeling is a sense of absurdity and unreality, which Wang Kang really refined.

And it has not been forged, it just comes out of the furnace.

This is simply unbelievable, completely breaking their cognition, cast iron for many years, never thought it would be like this.

It would be fine if it was an old craftsman who achieved this step, but why is he still a rich young master who is only eighteen years old?

This……

If you didn't see it with your own eyes, you really wouldn't believe it!

Looking at the silence of the few people, Wang Kang was very indifferent, because this was the result he expected, and the steel produced could not be compared with the material of the previous life.

He also knew that it would be better if it was forged again, but in that case, the labor hours would be increased, and the current level is completely sufficient!

"Oh, it worked!"

"Master Kang is mighty!"

At this time, the craftsmen who had been surrounding them shouted excitedly when they heard the conversation.

These are all refined by their hard work. Although they are very tired, the sense of accomplishment at this moment is hard to suppress!

People looked at Wang Kang with burning eyes, and they also knew during the operation that this was all guided by Young Master Kang, from the very beginning of building the furnace to every step of refining...

The ratio of raw materials, etc., is the same.

Some of these craftsmen were recruited from Xinfeng County, some were hired by Wang Dingchang from Yangzhou City, and some came from the Metallurgical Bureau along with Li Zheng and others.

At this moment, they are all excited!

Because they witnessed the birth of a miracle with their own eyes!

That in itself is a miracle!

"The refining of the first furnace has been successful, now you follow this step and start working!" Wang Kang said in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

"Start work, start work!"

All craftsmen are shouting, full of energy!

"Master Kang, we have completely lost!" Li Zheng said with a low sigh.

"According to the bet, we will stay here until the work on your side is completed." Wang Fuchen said.

In fact, they thought before that they would stay here to help Wang Kang no matter whether they win or lose, but there is still a difference between active and passive.

"Haha, serious words!"

Wang Kang said with a smile: "There is no winner or loser in this bet. In the construction of the hearth furnace, everyone is also contributing. Without you, there will be no such fast progress!"

Then he said again: "However, in the name of the Earl's Mansion, I will make a donation to the Metallurgical Bureau, but it is not money, but iron ore worth [-] gold coins, how about it?"

"Master Kang? You..."

Chapter 222 Planning, Industrial Park

Wang Kang's intention was not on a whim, but after careful consideration.

Li Zheng and the other three craftsmen admired him very much. Second, he wanted to build a good relationship with the Metallurgical Bureau, and furthermore, with the Ministry of Industry and the imperial court!

In the previous conversation, Wang Kang knew that under the control of the old nobles and the control of resources, even the Metallurgical Bureau had to buy from him, and was controlled by him. How difficult is this?

Fuyang Earl's Mansion is now a vanguard against the old nobles, but it is far from enough on its own. The old nobles are powerful, like the Earl of Yongding who jumped out now.

Therefore, Wang Kang needs allies, and his construction of Xinfeng County may be like today. He needs the help of the Ministry of Industry, and it is necessary to build a good relationship.

This is also to prepare him for going to the capital. Wang Kang has a hunch that the capital will be the main battlefield for him to fight against the old nobles in the future...

Since we want to build a good relationship, fortunately, we will do good things to the end. Isn't your smelting bureau short of iron ore?Then I won't give you money, just give iron ore directly!

"Master Kang, this can't be done..." Wang Fuchen hurriedly said, if he had a bet before, he could still mention it.

Now that Wang Kang has produced steel, it is tantamount to overturning all their previous conclusions. How is it appropriate to ask for other people's things?

"Yup!"

"I'm not an unreasonable person. I don't get paid for nothing. We came here to serve our orders..."

Several people were vying to talk but were interrupted by Wang Kang, who waved his hand and said, "You don't need to talk too much, this matter is settled like this!"

"Don't refuse, this can be regarded as my Fuyang Earl's Mansion doing my best for the imperial court for the smelting bureau!"

Several people looked at each other speechlessly. Considering the current predicament of the metallurgical bureau, Wang Fuchen sighed for a long time, "Young Master Kang repays grievances with virtue and understands righteousness. If this is the case, I will not refuse!"

After finishing speaking, the three of them bowed to Wang Kangli, "Although I can't compare with you, Young Master Kang, in terms of iron smelting, I can still be considered experienced, and I will definitely help here with all my strength!"

"Ha ha!"

Seeing this, Wang Kang lifted the three of them up and said with a smile, "But I told you in advance that the iron ore can't be delivered now, and I have to wait for the completion of my project."