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Chapter 528 The outcome is decided

Only Changsun Chong's face was red, as if he was being heated by a furnace.

Although the results have not come out yet, he knows that there is a 90% chance that he will lose this bet.

Even so, he still hoped for a miracle and stared at the steel-making furnace motionlessly.

There was no sound from everyone at this time, except for Su Dingfang who strictly followed Yang Fan's instructions and commanded the craftsmen, and His Majesty Li Er's breathing which became somewhat heavy.

If Yang Fan's weird steel-making furnace can produce refined steel at once, it will be a major breakthrough.

As an emperor with a military background, of course he knew what this meant?

If this steelmaking company could produce tens of thousands of kilograms of fine steel a day, then every soldier in the Tang Dynasty would be equipped with indestructible weapons.

As soon as the time is right, he can send his army to the east and destroy Goguryeo.

Complete what all previous emperors have failed to accomplish.

When the time comes, he, the emperor, will surely become the emperor of the ages.

Of course, this open-hearth steelmaking method that has been tested by later generations certainly did not disappoint His Majesty Li Er, not for a moment.

The iron ore melts into a red mixture of molten iron, which initially completes the heating and melting process.

The process of open-hearth steelmaking is usually divided into several steps: charging, heating, mixing with molten iron, melting, refining, deoxidation and tapping.

Now that the melting is complete, the next step is to proceed with refining and deoxidation.

The main difference between iron and steel is the carbon content.

An iron-carbon alloy with a carbon content of 2% to 4.3% is called pig iron.

Steel is a general term for iron-carbon alloys with a carbon content between 0.02% and 2.11%.

The chemical composition of steel can vary greatly. Steel containing only carbon elements is called carbon steel or ordinary steel.

To make steel, of course the carbon content must be refined to an appropriate level.

This step requires higher furnace temperature and catalyst. At this time, the huge water wheel on the side plays a role.

The waterwheel can not only perform simple hydraulic forging, but also provide power for the blower to increase the furnace temperature.

I saw a craftsman filling the stove with coke and shouting to Su Dingfang: "Master Young Supervisor, the fuel has been filled!"

Su Dingfang glanced at Yang Fan, and after receiving the signal, he waved his hand: "Start the waterwheel and start blowing!"

Another craftsman listened to the order and immediately pulled the trigger, and the waterwheel slowly started to rotate under the impact of the water flow.

The water in the diversion channel impacts the water retaining piece, transferring the kinetic energy flowing down from the height to the waterwheel, and then the rotation of the waterwheel compresses the reciprocating motion of the bellows piston.

Along with the whirring and rattling wooden instruments, air blew into the blast furnace from the air duct.

At first, the water wheel rotated slowly, the air pressure of the blower was low, the oxygen supply in the furnace was insufficient, and the coke in the furnace was not burned well.

As the waterwheel rotates faster and faster, the oxygen supply in the furnace is sufficient, and streams of flames burst out vigorously and go straight to the bottom of the open-hearth furnace.

At this time, the temperature of the furnace rose instantly, and everyone standing far away could feel the scorching heat.

As the molten iron in the flat-bottomed furnace continues to churn, the craftsman standing aside adds catalyst to the furnace from time to time.

The subsequent work was all based on the experience of the craftsmen and was completed step by step according to the steps given to them by Yang Fan.

After the deoxidation was completed, Su Dingfang, who was watching from the side, said excitedly: "Master, it's done! Come and see, it's completely burned into molten steel, just like you said."

Before Yang Fan made any move, His Majesty Li Er suddenly took a few steps forward and asked in surprise: "Are you serious about this?"

Su Dingfang wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded like a chicken eating rice: "Your Majesty, it is absolutely true!"

How could His Majesty Li Er bear it? He climbed directly to the tower next to the steel-making furnace. After climbing two steps, he remembered that all the courtiers were watching!

When he turned around, he saw Yang Fan's teasing gaze. The boy was grinning, his eyes full of smiles...

And everyone's eyes were full of strangeness.

Knowing that he acted too impatient, His Majesty Li Er blushed and said with some embarrassment: "Um... why don't we all go and see it together?"

Yang Fan laughed loudly and said disapprovingly: "Your Majesty, you have to calm down and don't worry. You can't lose the glass craftsmanship, and the dividends from the glass business will be even less!"

His Majesty Li Er was exposed and said angrily: "It's no big deal. Do I take money so seriously? I just want the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to shed less blood in future battles."

And impatient."

But I secretly muttered in my heart, I am the emperor, I also need money, and I also need this era-changing craftsmanship...

Therefore, His Majesty Li Er no longer cared about his manners and climbed directly to the tower nearby. He wanted to witness the birth of the first furnace of steel with his own eyes.

The mellow Changsun Wuji was not far behind. He was more agile than generals like Cheng Yaojin. He climbed up right after His Majesty Li Er.

Maybe I climbed a little too fast and almost fell down, which looked a little funny.

Of course Yang Fan knew the intentions of Duke Zhao.

This old and cunning uncle must have seen the advantages of the open-hearth steelmaking method, and obviously wanted to take advantage of it.

It's a pity that he is destined to be disappointed.

So Yang Fan laughed and joked: "Zhao Guogong, be careful as you get older. Isn't it just steel? What's the matter?"

Changsun Wuji, who had just climbed to the top of the tower, was extremely depressed when he heard this.

So what?

Absolutely!

Their eldest son's family makes a living by selling iron ore and iron tools, so they naturally have a clear understanding of the difficulty of steelmaking.

Not to mention directly making steel, it is just melting iron ore into molten iron, which requires many times more manpower and material resources than it does now.

Even so, there is very little iron coming out of the furnace at one time.

But now?

Yang Fan used this weird equipment and it took him only half a day to smelt a large furnace of steel without even burning the iron ore.

If such craftsmanship cannot be learned, the industry that his eldest grandson's family relies on for survival will be completely destroyed.

What kind of face do you need at this time?

Even Changsun Wuji was a little lucky. Fortunately, Changsun Chong made a bet with Yang Fan and asked Yang Fan to donate such advanced steelmaking technology.

If it were hidden, it would be really difficult for his grandson Wuji to snatch it openly.

As long as Yang Fan dedicated this manufacturing technology to the court, his eldest son, Sun Wuji, would be able to obtain it.

Changsun Wuji looked down from the observation port of the blast furnace. At this time, the molten steel in the furnace showed a charming orange-red color, even a little dazzlingly shiny.

He knew that the furnace should be tapping out soon!

Sure enough, after Yang Fan came up, Su Dingfang put on thick protective clothing, held long-handled iron pliers, and opened the valve at the lower outlet of the blast furnace.

The orange-red molten steel rushes out happily...

This molten steel passes through a special pipe and is directly injected into rows of molds. After cooling, it is cast into dark and shiny gun barrels.

When the molten steel in the furnace runs out, these molds are almost completely filled.

Changsun Wuji was completely stupid!

Our largest iron-making furnace can only produce a thousand kilograms of pig iron per furnace.

But the gun barrels placed with so many molds weigh at least several thousand kilograms!

You know, these are all fine steel!

With so much steel, his eldest son's family would have to concentrate their efforts for at least half a year before they could forge it.

Changsun Wuji pinched his thigh fiercely, and a burst of pain came. He realized that he was not dreaming, and finally he could only ask in a trembling voice: "Mr. Wannian County, am I right? If I am right,

These steels weigh at least four to five thousand kilograms, right?"

"With such a large output, even if it is to smelt pig iron, it would take ten and a half days to smelt it. With so much steel, the output of the entire Tang Dynasty in a year was not much more than this, and you can't use it.

Half a day, simply, simply..."

Changsun Wuji didn't know what words to use to describe it.

Yang Fan smiled disapprovingly: "Mr. Zhao, stay calm. You will know in the future that this is just a routine operation!"

Seeing Yang Fan's pretense, His Majesty Li Er did not say anything to stop him.

Because he has already imagined the scene in the future where the Tang Dynasty’s cavalry will trample all the foreign races.

All the ministers present were also stunned!

If Yang Fan is showing off, he does have a reason for home decoration, and it makes you unable to refute it.

Changsun Chong had obviously lost his mind and said hysterically: "Yang Fan, this must be fake. How can steel be made directly? I don't believe it!"

Regarding Changsun Chong's unreasonable troubles, Yang Fan did not get angry, but said calmly: "If it is true or false, you will know it once you test it. Can't Changsun Shaojian not afford to lose?"

Yang Fan's words made Changsun Chong blush.

Everyone's eyes couldn't help but cast towards Changsun Chong. This eldest son of Zhao Guogong's mansion seemed to be a loser with no eyesight.

It’s not good to offend anyone, but if you provoke Yang Fan, wouldn’t you be making yourself uncomfortable?

His Majesty Li Er also slowly recovered from the surprise.

Regarding Changsun Chong's actions, he couldn't help but shook his head.

Compared with Yang Fan's calmness and composure, Changsun Chong is obviously far behind!

A man is a man who can bend and stretch. Even if he loses, there is no need to get angry.

Besides, even if the steel-making furnace produced by Yang Fan is not steel, it is still a great improvement in the iron-making process.

Apparently the outcome of their bet has been decided.

However, in order to make his eldest grandson give up, His Majesty Li Er turned to Cheng Yaojin and said: "Yaojin, go try these barrels and see how hard they are!"

"No!" Cheng Yaojin responded, took out his knife and walked towards the cooled barrel of the gun.

Picking up a gun barrel from a mold, holding the knife in one hand and the barrel in the other, Cheng Yaojin chopped it down hard.

There was a bang, and everyone saw sparks flying, but no traces were left on the barrel, but a large gap appeared on the knife.

Obviously, this barrel is made of high-quality steel.

At this time, Cheng Yaojin couldn't bear it any longer, his eyes were a little red, his whole body was shaking with excitement, and his voice was trembling when he spoke: "Your Majesty, this is the finest stainless steel.

If all the soldiers are equipped with such sharp weapons, they will definitely beat the shit out of those disobedient aliens."

"This knife has been with me all my life, but I have never seen a sharp weapon that can compete with him. Now it is chipped. It's incredible!"

Regarding this problem, Yang Fan knew the reason.

In order to ensure the quality of this batch of gun barrels, Yang Fan also specially added some trace metal elements in the furnace.

Speaking of which, these gun barrels are not made of real steel, but are equivalent to later generations of steel alloys.

This steel alloy must be much harder than steel alone.

So Yang Fan curled his lips and explained: "In order to ensure the quality of the barrel, I added some special things inside. The hardness is not surprising!"

"Of course, in the future, as long as the imperial court makes steel according to my method, it will have as much steel as it wants, and as hard steel as it wants, it will be as hard as it wants."

Hearing this, His Majesty Li Er stayed for a long time, suddenly woke up, patted his thigh and shouted: "Okay, it's really good!"

His Majesty Li Er was so excited that his eyes were red.

How much steel is needed?

How could such words not shock him?

Then he turned to Yang Fan and said: "Please report to me the specific steps of this steel-making method carefully, without leaving any trace behind."

"No!" Yang Fan bowed and replied.

Originally, this steel-making method was deliberately presented to the imperial court, but Yang Fan had no intention of keeping it secret.

What's more, this steel-making method is far inferior to the steel-making workshop in his Junyangfang, so there is no need to miss it.

However, His Majesty Li Er did not think so. His sharp eyes slowly passed over everyone, his face became solemn, and he said coldly: "This method will be the foundation of the imperial court from now on, and it will be passed down from generation to generation, and you

As a witness and participant of this event, I must strictly keep the secret. If someone leaks it, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

Hearing this, everyone changed their minds.

Everyone is not a fool. The craftsmanship of fine steel refining will definitely make those families who make a living by selling iron jealous.

I originally wanted to coerce and induce the craftsmen here to disclose the manufacturing process, but it seems that this is not possible.

Yang Fan also quickly expressed his position: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Although this method is not difficult, the important links are all prepared by me personally. Even the craftsmen only know how to do it but don't know why. No one will ever leak this method, but

Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, this is the whole process of fine steel production. It's very hot here. Please follow me to the check-in room and sit down for a while."

Yang Fan was not considerate and worried that His Majesty Li Er would not be able to bear the heat, but was worried that Changsun Chong would be dishonest by refusing to fulfill the bet.

After all, building a two-navigation ship requires hundreds of thousands of tons of iron ore. Even if the eldest son's family is wealthy, it is not easy to come up with it.

Even if it can be taken out, it will definitely break the muscles and bones.

It would be best for His Majesty Li Er to be a witness.

Hearing this, His Majesty Li Er didn't say anything. It was indeed very hot in this ironmaking workshop.

Yang Fan led the way and led several big guys to the check-in room.

As soon as His Majesty Li Er entered the room, he felt a cool breath blowing against his face, and the heat all over his body suddenly disappeared.

After looking around, His Majesty Li Er's face darkened.

Because he saw a huge ice cube placed in each corner of the room, emitting air-conditioning.

Because there was no one to manage it, most of the ice cubes melted and a large area was soaked with water.

Li Er thought to himself, this kid is really good at enjoying things, and is more comfortable than him as the emperor.

Now that the heat has not yet entered, why do you start using ice? What a waste?

Besides, when no one is here, why waste ice cubes here?

You should know that the ice cubes stored by the imperial court last year have not yet been taken out, and the palace has not yet started to supply them.

Even though there are shops selling ice in the market, the prices are exorbitantly expensive. Which official would dare to be so extravagant?

His Majesty Li Er said in a bad tone: "You are the only one who can use this ice?"

Mom, I asked you to do the work, but you come here to enjoy yourself. You are simply more comfortable than the emperor.

Yang Fan did not realize the danger, shook his head and said: "No, as long as it is the part I am responsible for, there are also craftsmen working there. It was not appropriate to place ice cubes in the steelmaking workshop just now, so it seemed very hot..."

In Yang Fan's opinion, doing things for him is of course the best treatment.

Besides, it doesn’t cost much to do it yourself.

Unexpectedly, before he finished speaking, Yang Fan was kicked to the ground by His Majesty Li Er.

His Majesty Li Er said angrily: "I have strictly urged you not to be extravagant in the palace and to save money. It would be better for you to put four such expensive ice cubes in one person at a time and not use them for most of the day. It is simply...

Extravagance and waste.”

Of course, the reason why Li Er was so angry was not just because Yang Fan used ice.

But because all the lowly craftsmen have ice cubes to use, but he has not yet started as the emperor, how can he not be angry?

Being kicked didn't hurt much, but Yang Fan felt aggrieved!

Then he turned back to look at Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin... blinked aggrievedly.

The meaning is obvious!

Why is this emperor so crazy? Why is he always kicking people?

What's more, we are still heroes!


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