There are many ways to make steel, but this time Ying Zheng only mentioned a method of making steel.

He knew in his heart that no matter which craft was born, it would take a long time and precipitation. He did this to encourage growth.

Although he has a powerful tool like Shanggongfang in his hand.

Anything needs to be progressive step by step. Only in this way can the matter be successful and the country benefit.

"Make tools with meteorite iron, and then let the craftsmen of Shanggongfang proficient in the method of stir-frying steel, check for omissions and fill in the gaps, and further optimize the amount. I plan to gradually promote the transition of the Qin Empire from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age."

Ying Zheng looked straight at Gongshuqiu with a serious expression: "But the war in the Qin Dynasty has not yet ended, and the weapons in the army should not be replaced first, so that the people in Shanggongfang can understand this technology thoroughly, and then start to replace them from agricultural tools. When the iron weapons are mature, they will start to replace them one by one."

"promise."

He nodded and agreed, Gongshucho left the study. Originally, Ying Zheng had to give some instructions, but he knew in his heart that the current Shanggongfang should focus on iron smelting technology.

As for the other slowly pictures, it is.

Now it is only thirty years since the First Emperor. He still has a long time to let the empire move forward according to the path he envisioned. Ying Zheng is still very confident about this matter.

He had almost infinite ambitions, but Lingqu, straight road, and various major projects all restrained most of the people's strength, which made Ying Zheng dare not engage in conquest and labor. Even if he hired it for money and grain, he would not dare to do anything.

The Qin Dynasty established its country through farming and war, so spring plowing and summer planting are the key every year.

Any project can be stopped, but spring plowing and summer planting cannot be stopped. This is the foundation of the establishment of the Qin Empire, so he can only count money in Xianyang Palace.

"Zhao Gao, pass on the Left Prime Minister Wang Wan!"

"promise."

Nodding and agreeing, Zhao Gao turned around and left. He felt inexplicable fear of the current First Emperor. He has always been with Ying Zheng, and naturally saw the changes in Ying Zheng these days.

The First Emperor is like a gift from heaven!

It seems that he knows everything about this world, and even Gongshu Qiu doesn't know much about the steel speculation method. It is precisely because of this information asymmetry that Zhao Gao's awe of Ying Zheng has become deeper.

But Ying Zheng didn't know this, and even if he knew it, he didn't care.

He never cared about Zhao Gao. In Ying Zheng's opinion, Zhao Gao was just a dog under his command. It was just a matter of time to die.

Especially after the disaster of fire falling from the sky, Ying Zheng's strength increased greatly, and his qi and blood were like his prime. It was not before, because of the torture of illness and the hard work over the years, he became powerless.

Nowadays, Ying Zheng is extremely confident.

...

"My dear Wang Wan, I, you will be greeted by your Majesty for thousands of years, and the Qin Dynasty for thousands of years--!" While thinking about it, Wang Wan walked calmly from outside the study and bowed solemnly to Ying Zheng.

Because Xiang and Xiao He grew up, and after three years of hard work, the Qin Empire finally became formal, the government office could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Therefore, Wang Wan has been in a good mood recently.

"The left prime minister doesn't have to be too polite!" Ying Zheng nodded and reached out to Wang Wan to help him: "The left prime minister sits down by himself, there is herbal tea on the long desk!"

"I thank you for your Majesty!"

After nodding to thank Ying Zheng, Wang Wan sat down on the long table beside him, poured himself a cup of herbal tea, and looked at Ying Zheng.

"Your Majesty, I'm summoning me to the study room this time, but Is there anything to give me?" Seeing that Ying Zheng had not spoken, Wang Wan, as a minister, was silent for a moment, took the lead in speaking, and said.

"According to the investigation of the Foreign War Department, in Pingcheng, Yanmen County, there is a huge coal mine vein that can be burned like charcoal."

"I plan to develop Yanmen County to prepare for the transition from the Bronze Age of the Great Qin Empire to the Iron Age!"

"The mining of coal will replace charcoal and become the fuel for the Chinese people, and will also be one of the core of the transformation of iron smelting technology."

...

Ying Zheng knew in his heart that it would take a very high temperature to make steel, and such a temperature could not be given by charcoal, so it is imperative to develop coal mine veins.

"But, the coal mine veins must be controlled by the Royal Chamber of Commerce of the Great Qin Dynasty. Merchants in the world are not allowed to intervene. With merchants intervene, the price of coal will inevitably rise, and the Chinese people will inevitably not be able to afford it."

At this moment, Ying Zheng was a little confused. He knew in his heart that in the Great Qin Empire, at least in the current Great Qin Empire, merchants could not be let go.

Although he is gradually recovering merchants, Ying Zheng knows more than anyone that under the huge profits, merchants in the world may not take risks.

Ying Zheng once saw this passage from Li Kang's memory: If capital has 50% profit, it will take risks.

If there is 100% profit, it will dare to trample on all laws in the world. If there is 300% profit, it will dare to commit any crime and even risk being hanged.

There is another last sentence that he attaches most importance to, that is, when capital comes to the world, every pore is dripping with dirty blood.

The people and people of the Great Qin Empire are too fragile. Years of war bring great trauma, and major projects are underway.

Today's Great Qin Empire, the people of the Great Qin Empire have reached the critical point, and they must not exert any pressure. Capital is a bloody beast. Once released, it will be extremely ferocious and even out of control.

Although Ying Zheng intends to let go of merchants, he is relaxing step by step, one by one, one by one, instead of letting go without hesitation all at once.

Therefore, coal mines must be controlled by the Royal Family of the Qin Dynasty, and the Royal Chamber of Commerce of the Qin Dynasty is the best choice. After all, the Royal Chamber of Commerce of the Qin Dynasty is better at doing business.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to make profits, but that he won’t make the Chinese people hurt. He just needs to make the coal mines run on his own.

When everything stabilized later, the country was thriving, so the price could naturally be raised to make the Daqin Royal Chamber of Commerce profitable.

"Coal veins?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Wan frowned, and after a while, she left her, surprised to Ying Zheng, and said, "Your Majesty, is this matter absolutely true?"

The coal mine veins can replace charcoal, which is a good thing for the Qin Empire. As the prime minister of the Qin Dynasty, Wang Wan has some understanding of people's livelihood.

Wang Wan knew in her heart that there was too much waste in the wood to burn charcoal and it was not economical at all, but there was no substitute before, and the people of the Great Qin State had to do so.
Chapter completed!