The quality of steel depends on the combination of pig iron and wrought iron. In order to remove impurities, the oxygen in the wrought iron is used to oxidize the silicon, manganese and carbon in the pig iron to obtain high carbon steel with higher strength and hardness.
Ancient Chinese steelmaking technology had a major breakthrough during the Northern Qi Dynasty in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Qimu Huaiwen, a native of Xingtai, Hebei Province, made a major breakthrough based on the previous steel-filling method and used the double-liquid quenching method to create wrought iron and
The steel-combined Sutie Dao can "cut through thirty pieces of armor", that is, it will take thirty pieces of armor to be cut before the blade breaks.
Double liquid refers to the drowning of five animals and the fat of five animals, that is, the urine and fat of livestock. Urine quenches and cools quickly, steel is hard, fat quenches and cools slowly, and steel is soft. The combination of the two is
Both strong and soft.
This method is still an advanced technology in the current Sui Dynasty. The smelting Shu under Taifu Temple still uses this technology.
Yang Ming didn't know much about steelmaking. He didn't know much about theory, let alone practice. Steelmaking was never an easy task. Mastering the principles was only the foundation, and perfecting the process was the top priority.
With the current technology of the Sui Dynasty, if you ask him to use the methods of later generations to make steel, that is an idiot's dream. This is an all-round defect and a gap in all aspects.
Therefore, it can only be replaced by some more advanced steel filling techniques in ancient times, such as the pig iron sinking method, covering method, and pouring method in the Song Dynasty. This is already a very challenging technology for the current Sui Dynasty.
At the moment, Yang Ming will not mention these theories to Dugu Huaien. Although Yang Ming is not sure whether his impression of these theories is accurate, don't give random instructions when the time comes.
However, there is still a general direction, and practice still depends on the craftsmen.
Dugu Huaien has already greeted Dou Qing, the governor of Hedong, and the location of the mine has been decided. It is in Pei Township, east of Wenxi County, close to Zhongtiao Mountain.
In the Hedong area until later generations, many place names included Pei, such as Pei Jie Town, Pei She Township, Pei Zhuang Township, etc. In fact, there were too many people with the surname Pei in this area. Many of them were given surnames and did not belong to Hedong Pei.
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The south and east of Hedong are surrounded by the entire Zhongtiao Mountain, which contains huge reserves of iron ore resources.
There was nothing wrong with Dugu Huaien's location selection. Later, the largest Haixin Iron and Steel Group in Shanxi was located in Wenxi, the one who married the actress, and briefly became the richest man in Shanxi.
"How much does it cost?" Yang Ming asked.
Dugu Huaien said: "In the early stage, we still need 700,000 to 800,000 yuan."
"Do you have so much money?" Yang Ming grinned.
Dugu Huaien sighed: "It would be great if I had it. If I make every effort, I can collect 70,000 to 80,000 yuan right now. I don't know where the rest will go."
Do you really dare to increase your leverage? Do you dare to do something worth 700,000 or 800,000 yuan? Yang Ming was shocked. In ancient times, there were not many people who dared to play like you.
"You can manage the city gates of the capital, but you can't make so much money?" Yang Ming couldn't help laughing.
Dugu Huaien said: "Take your time, take it step by step, maybe the family will come forward to help later, maybe."
The Dugu family is definitely not short of money, but why should they play like this with you? Besides, we are still in Hedong. The bigger you get, the blood-sucking families in Hedong will suck you to death.
It is no exaggeration to say that Dugu Huaien takes it for granted. With him, even if Dou Qing is added, it is absolutely impossible to make money from the smelting kiln. If the imperial court takes a hand and Hedong places take a hand, you will probably be left with nothing.
No more.
"You are opening the smelting kiln in Wenxi, have you greeted the Pei family?" Yang Ming asked.
Dugu Huaien said blankly: "I am affiliated with Taifu Temple, so why do I need to say hello to them?"
Look, this can't be done. Yang Ming couldn't help but roll his eyes in his heart. You are mining on the Pei family's territory and you don't say hello to them. What's wrong? Do you think they take your Dugu family seriously?
Ten years ago, I would have given you three points. Now, if I give you three points, it will be light.
"I think you seem to be imagining it. The idea and original intention are good, and the location is very suitable, but you seem to be completely unprepared," Yang Ming said.
Dugu Huaien said: "Yes, I have no money. If I have money, everything will be solved."
"Do you want to make money from this?" Yang Ming asked.
Dugu Huaien shook his head: "No, I just want to make the best armor and the best knife."
People with ideals are really scary. If you want to do something worth 700,000 to 800,000 yuan, in the end it’s not for making money, but for your ideals?
Yang Ming asked again: "Do you have any craftsmen under you?"
Dugu Huaien nodded and said: "I have recruited dozens of skilled craftsmen from various places over the years. They are all experts in smelting. I am not short of people, but I am short of money."
Yang Ming hugged his shoulders and remained silent.
It is difficult to allocate 700,000 to 800,000 guan from the national treasury, and the procedure is very complicated. Once it is handled by the officials, it can be said that every link will be taken advantage of. It is not cost-effective. It is equivalent to using the country's money to feed the officials.
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But Yang Ming still supports Dugu Huaien's idea. If better steel can be forged, it will undoubtedly be a huge technological innovation that will provide great convenience to farming production and various industries.
But Yang Ming couldn't afford so much money.
He has money, but that's not how the money is spent.
"In Hedong, even I can't do anything without saying hello to the Pei family. You are really whimsical," Yang Ming said with a smile: "Well, if your family can't afford it, I'll try it with the Pei family and see how our family works."
Can I give you the remaining money?"
The corner of Dugu Huaien's mouth twitched: "You don't even have seven or eight hundred thousand? How do you do this as the manager of Jingzhou? Where did you spend all the taxes from Hedong for so many years?"
What do you care about where I spend my money? I just want to worry about it. Yang Ming raised his eyebrows and said:
"Can you just say it's okay?"
"It can be done, it can be done," Dugu Huaien said with a smile, "but it's up to me to make the kiln."
"Whoever pays more will have the final say," Yang Ming said: "Don't worry, I won't interfere with you in the matter of the smelting kiln. I might be able to help you a lot. I don't have the spare time to take care of several smelting kilns."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "That's okay," Dugu Huaien rubbed his hands: "When will you give me the money?"
Yang Ming pointed to the next door: "The money is next door, go get it."
"Are you trying to trick me? How could you put the money in this place?" Dugu Huaien said innocently.
Yang Ming was stunned: "Do you think I run a mint? When do you want it and when do you have it?"
"Okay, okay, then I'll wait for your news," Dugu Huaien chuckled.
In fact, Yang Ming didn't know how much money he had until now, but it was definitely not much, because he had never been greedy, that is, he usually received gifts, plus the rewards from his parents over the years, and swallowed up the property of his second son.
But he has a lot of expenses. He supports thousands of people in the palace, as well as the Xiangyang Navy led by Xiao Maha.
After dinner, he went to his wife Yang Yinjiang and asked how much money he had in the treasury, let alone food and property, just money.
As a result, Yang Yinjiang gave him a jaw-dropping figure.
"How can there be so many?" Yang Ming said, "It shouldn't be right?"
Yang Yinjiang said with an arrogant look on her face: "You never ask questions, so of course I don't know how many. Of course, I am the one who manages the household well."
"I really didn't expect it." Next, Yang Ming talked to her about Dugu Huaien, and then said:
"At present, all the smelting kilns in Taifu Temple are enough to ensure the current supply, but my father intends to conquer Goguryeo, and I am afraid there will be a big gap in ordnance by then."
"How big can it be?" Yang Yinjiang frowned and said, "Unless there is an army of more than 300,000 people conquering Goguryeo, Taifu Temple should be able to guarantee supply."
Three hundred thousand? How dare you underestimate Yang Guang? His first expedition to Goguryeo included 1.13 million main troops and 2.4 million civilians.
Yang Ming smiled and said: "Be prepared for a rainy day, just to be sure."
Although Yang Yinjiang didn't understand government affairs, she at least knew that the aristocratic family's ordnance reserves were quite large. If the country needed to use troops, the aristocratic family would definitely have to contribute. The ordnance of 300,000 soldiers was originally prepared by itself, and losses needed to be replenished.
The losses are usually three times the strength of the troops. Taifu Temple and the aristocratic families from all over the country can completely make up for the losses.
You can't say that Yang Yinjiang's speculation is unrealistic. In fact, it is Yang Guang's approach that is unrealistic.
During the reign of Emperor Kaihuang, Yang Liang and Gao Xi conquered Goguryeo with an army of 300,000. However, in this defeat, Goguryeo captured countless war horses and stomachs, which can be said to have invisibly contributed to the development of Goguryeo's army.
"Since you have this idea, I fully support it. I will pay you how much it costs," Yang Yinjiang said.
Yang Ming smiled and said: "Don't worry, I'll contact the Pei family first and see what they mean."
"So, you want to open a smelting kiln privately?" Yang Yinjiang asked curiously: "We don't need to make money this way now, right?"
Yang Ming shook his head: "It's not about making money, I keep it for myself."
Yang Yinjiang said in surprise: "Although it is an open matter for each family to hide ordnance secretly, if the number is too large, it will cause trouble. With your current status, it is best not to do this to avoid the suspicion of my father."
"You are overthinking. How could I hide this from my father?" Yang Ming said with a smile:
"I will ask my father for instructions. The main function of this kind of smelting kiln is to pursue breakthroughs in technology. The Smelting Department will also arrange some master craftsmen to assist in opening the kiln. In name, I will say that there is no surplus money in the treasury for opening the kiln.
Kiln, Erchen privately purchased kilns in order to innovate."
Yang Yinjiang smiled and said: "What a loss-making business, but you are the prince, so it doesn't matter if you contribute some money to the country. My father intends to conquer Goguryeo. If you do this, you are playing into my father's heart. He will definitely be very happy."
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"Okay, you are pregnant, go to bed early, I will find a chance to meet Pei Yun tomorrow,"
Yang Ming stood up to leave, but was held back by Yang Yinjiang:
"There is no need to go to Shuyi's place tonight, she has it."
Yang Ming was immediately overjoyed: "Has the Imperial Medical Office seen it?"
Yang Yinjiang smiled and nodded: "We are already preparing for her to have a fetus. I have dispatched some experienced palace maids to serve her. The Shangshi Bureau will also adjust the meals. Let's go tomorrow. There should be more people there now.
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"It's okay, this is her first child, and she is a bit older, so she needs to be more cautious," Yang Ming nodded.
Yang Yinjiang hugged her husband with a big belly and murmured: "Don't leave tonight, let me take care of you."
"You are pregnant, how can you take care of me?" Yang Ming said.
Yang Yinjiang raised her head and bit Yang Ming's earlobe.