Chapter 526 Changsun Chong, who has no long memory
Hearing this, Yang Fan took a few deep breaths and secretly suppressed the anger in his heart.
Changsun Chong obviously wanted to deliberately anger himself in order to find a reason to kick him out of the firearms prison.
Although Yang Fan doesn't want to stay in this hellish place, but not wanting to do it and being kicked out by others are two completely different concepts.
Since this kid wants to play, then we will accompany him to the end.
These clowns are obviously led by Chang Sun Chong. As long as Chang Sun Chong is suppressed, we will see who dares to take the lead.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan forced out a smile and asked: "Chang Sun Chong, what you just meant is that I don't know how to make steel? In that case, how about we make a bet?"
Although Yang Fan looked harmless, somehow, Changsun Chong felt a chill rise in his heart involuntarily.
When he heard Yang Fan said he wanted to make a bet, Changsun Chong couldn't help but shudder, and his first thought was to refuse.
I remember when I was at Piaoxiang Tower, I was tricked by Yang Fan, who used an ox cart to pull a lot of copper coins to pay the bill.
Although the money is nothing to the eldest son's family, it is very embarrassing!
It has been almost two years since that incident, and there are still people in Chang'an City teasing him about it, which is why he rarely attends gatherings in the past two years.
But before Changsun Chong could refuse, he saw Yang Fan looking at him sideways and saying with disdain: "Changsun Chong, are you a man? Do you dare to make a bet? Be happy. If you don't dare, just go ahead.
If you admit that you are a softie, then get out of here!"
Seeing that Chang Sun Chong was hesitant, Yang Fan couldn't stand it anymore and directly threatened him.
From Yang Fan's point of view, if Changsun Chong is interested, he should give up and get out quickly to avoid having to deal with other people here.
Although Yang Fan wanted to be out of sight, he couldn't read people's thoughts.
If someone else had said this, Changsun Chong might have endured it.
But Yang Fan is the only one who can’t say that!
On the one hand, Changsun Chong had hurt his lifeblood, and he was indeed a man...
On the other hand, the rumors between Yang Fan and Princess Changle have already spread throughout Chang'an.
Although Changsun Chong reconciled with Princess Changle, it was because of his own indescribable reasons.
But others don’t know!
Everyone attributed the reconciliation between the two to the intervention of a third party, Yang Fan.
The poem "Ai Lian Shuo" describing Princess Changle is often used as "evidence" of ambiguity.
What is tolerable is intolerable!
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Changsun Chong's eyes turned red. He stared at Yang Fan and said word by word: "Yang Fan, you are so deceptive. Do you really think I'm afraid of you? When it comes to steelmaking, I am Changsun Chong.
I look down on you, what can you do?"
Looking at Changsun Chong who was panting heavily, Yang Fan sighed slightly.
Isn't this guy's fighting ability too poor?
I just said a few words casually, and Changsun Chong became as hot-headed as a bull in heat. It was too unchallenging.
Yang Fan couldn't help but think viciously in his heart!
This kid was once rated as the leader of the younger generation in Chang'an City. Could it be that he was bought with money?
Or rely on his father or his aunt who is the queen...
But how could Yang Fan know?
It was precisely because of his casual words that it hurt Changsun Chong.
Otherwise, how could Changsun Chong be so reckless?
Besides, Changsun Chong agreed to the bet. Although he was a little hot-headed, he was not completely brainless.
Instead, the content of the bet is set on the process of steelmaking.
The Changsun family occupied half of the iron ore business in the Tang Dynasty, and they were indeed unique in making iron and steel.
In the Tang Dynasty, if the iron-making craftsmanship of his eldest son's family was second, no one dared to say that it was first!
Of course, the premise is that Yang Fan’s Junyangfang has not established a steelmaking plant.
Of course, it doesn't mean that the Changsun family can't make the barrel materials needed for the musket.
But the consumables and manpower required are simply too great.
Even the wealth of the Changsun family cannot be forged in large quantities.
When they came to the firearms department, they found out why Chang Sun Chong didn't forge qualified gun barrel materials at the first time.
It's not that Changsun Chong can't figure it out, but Changsun Chong wants to see Yang Fan's jokes.
After all, His Majesty Li Er appointed Yang Fan as the technical director of the Firearms Supervision.
As long as Yang Fan doesn't provide his own unique steel-making method, there will be no way to forge qualified materials.
If this happens, His Majesty Li Er will definitely be furious.
By then, Yang Fan will definitely be unable to eat and carry around.
Now that Yang Fan wanted to make a bet, Changsun Chong didn't panic.
In Changsun Chong's view, unless Yang Fan provided the steel forging technology to the court, otherwise Yang Fan had no chance of winning.
But if Yang Fan masters all his steel manufacturing techniques, then his eldest son, Sun Chong, will not be at a loss.
No matter from any aspect, he is sure to make a profit, so Changsun Chong made what seemed like an impulsive move.
But Yang Fan can't control so much.
Changsun Chong came to his door. If he didn't cheat this guy, he would be sorry for his kindness.
Then, Yang Fan smiled even more happily: "The Changsun Shaojian is indeed born into a big family, and he is so heroic. I really admire him."
Changsun Chong looked proud and said arrogantly: "In that case, how can we bet if you draw a path?"
After pondering for a moment, Yang Fan said: "The iron-making craftsmanship of the Firearms Supervisor is too poor, and it is impossible to produce the required materials."
"In this way, in order to complete His Majesty's mission, we will each build a production workshop. Then we will see which of us can produce more muskets."
"Of course, the quality of these muskets must meet the standard. The party with the greater number will naturally win. What do you think?"
After thinking for a moment, Changsun Chong didn't see any trap, so he nodded unequivocally: "Okay, let's make it a deal, what's the bet?"
Yang Fan smiled disapprovingly: "Shaojian Changsun also knows that I am planning to build a number of sea-going ships in the Jiangnan area to open up overseas trade channels. Unfortunately, due to the lack of iron ore, these sea-going ships have been delayed in completion."
"If I win by chance, your eldest grandson's family will only need to provide me with the iron ore to build two ships."
Changsun Chong shook his head, as if he had seen through Yang Fan's trick: "Although you may not win, it is also very unfair. If you say that shipbuilding requires an astronomical number of iron materials, wouldn't it be unfair to my Changsun family?"
Yang Fan chuckled: "You can send someone to check, and it will be counted as much as you use!"
Hearing this, Changsun Chong became even more confused.
I can't help but wonder, when did Yang Fan become so talkative?
Immediately, Changsun Chong's eyes lit up and he thought, Yang Fan must be afraid of losing, so he didn't dare to bet too big.
In Changsun Chong's view.
The iron materials used in a ship only amount to several thousand to tens of thousands of kilograms at most.
Two ships can only carry 20,000 kilograms of iron at most.
These iron materials are just a drop in the bucket of his eldest grandson's family.
It's a pity that although Changsun Chong was smart, he missed one point.
In the Tang Dynasty, all ships were made of wood, so there were not many places where iron materials were used on the ship.
However, the sea-going ships built by Yang Fan are all made of iron deck structure, and one ship requires hundreds of thousands of tons of iron.
After much deliberation, Changsun Chong felt that there was nothing wrong with it, so he signed a bet under the witness of everyone.
What surprised Yang Fan was that Changsun Chong was really greedy.
Because once Yang Fan loses, his condition is that Yang Fan should give up the craftsmanship of the colored glaze in his hand.
Even so, Yang Fan readily signed the bet.
Although Yang Fan will not get another set of steel-making equipment in the system.
But it is still very simple to win against Changsun Chong. After all, there are many modern steelmaking techniques.
After signing the bet, Chang Sun Chong left in a hurry with the group of firearms supervisor family officials, while Yang Fan ordered Li Zhi to find a new place to build an iron furnace.
Although this bet took place in the Firearms Prison, after everyone exaggerated it, it quickly spread among the aristocratic families.
If he wins, Yang Fan only needs the iron materials from Changsun Chong to build two ships.
If he loses, Yang Fan needs to donate the glass production technology to the Changsun family.
This made everyone secretly scold Yang Fan for being a fool, and at the same time couldn't help but envy Changsun Chonglai.
In their opinion, Changsun Chong made a lot of money from this bet. You must know that the glass business is a cornucopia.
Changsun rushed here, and as soon as he got home, he told Changsun Wuji everything about the bet.
Changsun Wuji also felt that there were no loopholes, so he praised Changsun for the first time for rushing forward.
Changsun Wuji even sent the craftsman who was most familiar with ironmaking in Changsun's family.
The purpose was of course to enable Changsun Chong to win. This move made Changsun Chong feel elated and even more proud. No matter what, he could make a fortune.
In contrast to Changsun Chong's pride, His Majesty Li Er was extremely angry at Yang Fan's actions.
You know, it is precisely because the Liuli business has brought huge wealth that he has been able to live so comfortably in the past two years!
If the manufacturing process of colored glaze is exposed and the colored glaze becomes something trashed on the street, then who will he cry to?
But the glaze manufacturing process belongs to Yang Fan after all, and it is not easy for His Majesty Li Er to interfere directly.
If the government had not been busy these days, Li Er really wanted to go over and beat up Yang Fan immediately, so he could only curse Yang Fan in his heart for being stupid.
After persisting for several days with his heart scratching like a cat, His Majesty Li Er could no longer bear it and decided to go and find out.
The arrival of the emperor made Yang Fan, who was so busy that his feet never touched the ground, burst into tears.
Although I felt extremely unhappy, I could only come out to greet him.
When he arrived at the entrance of the firearms prison, Yang Fan was dumbfounded!
Because His Majesty Li Er's battle array is too big!
It can be said that most of the important officials in the court are there, and Li Xiaogong is talking to His Majesty Li Er.
"Your Majesty, how can you leave the city easily with your body of thousands of gold? If you have anything to do, just call the ministers to report."
His Majesty Li Er was obviously in a bad mood and said displeasedly: "Didn't I tell you to pay more attention to that boy Yang Fan? How can you let him behave so recklessly and make a bet with Changsun Chong? It's simply ridiculous!"
Li Xiaogong looked depressed, but he kept complaining in his heart.
If Yang Fan bets his own property, what does it have to do with you, the emperor?
You are still greedy for Yang Fan's little wealth, I really despise you!
Although he knew His Majesty Li Er's purpose, Li Xiaogong did not dare to say it openly and could only lower his head and endure the punishment silently.
Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, Yang Fan had no choice but to face him bravely: "I have met your Majesty, you have met all the gentlemen..."
His Majesty Li Er waved his hand: "You have been in office for so many days, how are you preparing?"
Yang Fan said respectfully: "The site has been leveled and the steel-making furnace has been installed. We are just waiting to start steel-making!"
"Let's go and have a look!" His Majesty Li Er nodded and walked in directly.
Li Ji, Fang Xuanling, and Cheng Yaojin who followed him seized the opportunity and came to line up with Yang Fan.
Cheng Yaojin sighed and asked, "Why bother making this bet if you can't bear it? Don't you know what the Changsun family does?"
Li Ji, Fang Xuanling and others also nodded in agreement, obviously having the same meaning.
Among them, Cheng Yaojin had the closest relationship with Yang Fan, so it was natural for him to speak.
Some of them couldn't understand Yang Fan's actions. Tens of thousands of kilograms of iron material was nothing to big guys like them.
If Yang Fan really lacks the iron, he can just ask them to solve it directly. Why bother to make a bet with Changsun Chong, and have to use the glaze manufacturing process to make the bet?
If you win, nothing will happen, but if you lose, you will lose this profitable business in the future.
His Majesty Li Er has been thinking about saving money to buy military supplies to prepare for the eastern expedition to Goguryeo.
If Yang Fan cuts off the emperor's wealth, it would be strange if the emperor doesn't care about him!
Today His Majesty Li Er seems to be here to inspect the progress, but anyone with a discerning eye will know that.
His Majesty Li Er obviously wanted to put pressure on Yang Fan, just to tell Yang Fan that he could not lose this bet...
Yang Fan naturally knew the concern of several people, and said movedly: "Thank you uncles for your concern. Don't worry, I am 90% sure that I can win."
"Well, that's because we are too worried, but you still have to be careful. When it comes to steelmaking, the Changsun family is not simple either. Most of the world's outstanding ironmaking craftsmen have been gathered into his family by him. It is said that he has also sent some
Familiar craftsmen come to help Changsun Chong!"
"Chang Sun Chong doesn't follow rules. Didn't he say that the Firearms Inspector can't bring outsiders in..." Yang Fan was stunned for a moment, but then gave a wry smile.
Cheng Yaojin slapped Yang Fan hard on the shoulder and laughed loudly: "You know you're scared, you deserve it, you should have a long memory!"
As he said that, Cheng Yaojin blinked and winked at an official not far away: "Your opponent is not just Changsun Chong. Those craftsmen can enter the firearms supervision department to help. This one has put in a lot of effort."
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Yang Fan looked in the direction of the wink, and saw a guy with fair skin and a round figure secretly sizing them up. This person was Changsun Wuji.
Seeing Yang Fan suddenly looking over, Changsun Wuji was caught off guard and could only show a very forced smile.
But judging from Changsun Wuji’s awkward smile, he also knew that his behavior was a bit excessive!
The dignified Duke of Zhao is actually like a woman listening to a corner, and he was caught revealing himself. It’s no wonder he’s not embarrassed!
Yang Fan turned to look at Cheng Yaojin beside him and asked: "Uncle Cheng, doesn't this guy know how to avoid suspicion? Is he here to inquire about information with His Majesty?"
Cheng Yaojin laughed loudly, with a loud voice like a broken gong, and said teasingly: "Have you not heard that Duke Zhao Guogong was the most shameless person in the civil and military circles of the dynasty? Obviously he wanted to stand up for his son and at the same time inquire about your truth and falsehood.
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Changsun Wuji had been paying attention to Yang Fan and the others, and he heard Cheng Yaojin's words clearly.
Changsun Wuji was so angry that his hands and feet trembled, and he almost fell over and ate his shit...
Although he was extremely dissatisfied with Cheng Yaojin, Changsun Wuji also knew that there was nothing he could do with this old killer, so he could only glare at him bitterly and ignore him.
Changsun Wuji walked up to Yang Fan and held Yang Fan's hand affectionately: "County Lord, I haven't seen you for many days, and my unlucky son actually made a bet with you without knowing the truth. I will definitely talk to him well when I get back."
Unexpectedly, Changsun Wuji became so familiar with him as soon as they met, which made Yang Fan extremely uncomfortable.
Yang Fan withdrew his hand without leaving a trace, rubbed it on his clothes, and said falsely: "Haha, Duke Zhao, I haven't seen you for a long time. One day is like three autumns!"
Cheng Yaojin slapped Yang Fan on the head, and he couldn't help but come to his senses: "What are you doing standing there in a daze? Why are you talking about old times? Didn't you see that your majesty is waiting impatiently?"
Yang Fan seemed to realize that he was going to rush to bite the gold and clasped his fists and said: "Oh, it's true, let's go fast, His Majesty is almost gone."
As he said that, he, Fang Xuanling and others chased after him.