mtl008 Chapter 714
Chapter 714
Even though Zhao Feng was a close attendant of the Emperor and one of the most important figures in the Imperial Guard, he nodded and clasped his fists in greeting, "Master Qin."
"Zhao Chenshi." Qin Kui also bowed in a friendly voice.
"No need to pass the message, let Qin Kui in." Zhu Yunhuan heard the voice and said directly to the eunuch at the door.
"Sir Qin, His Majesty has summoned you. Please come in." The eunuch at the door took a step back, bowed and stretched out his hand to invite him in.
Outside the palace, Zhao Feng's footsteps, carrying a hint of murderous aura, gradually receded on the still-unmelted snow. At the same time, Qin Kui, with a look of eagerness on his face, slowly approached. "Your humble servant, Qin Kui, pays respects to Your Majesty!"
"What's the matter?" Zhu Yunxun was playing with the black jade pendant hanging around his waist out of boredom. Nothing important happened these days, so he was quite free. Suddenly, he missed his mobile phone, tablet and computer from his previous life.
Zhu Yunhuan raised his eyes slightly and found that Qin Kui was holding a medium-sized wooden box in his hand. He was so bored that he suddenly became interested: "What new things have you tinkered with?"
Qin Kui showed a perfect smile on his face.
He replied, "Your Majesty, this is nothing new. In the final analysis, it is just a rehash of what Your Majesty has said."
"These days, I have been traveling between the Ministry of Works and the Alchemy Bureau in the suburbs, assisting the Taoist priests in the Alchemy Bureau in smelting steel. Although I do not understand what the Taoist priests in the Alchemy Bureau said and the processes they performed, but in the end, seeing the Alchemy Bureau smelt several furnaces of molten steel one after another, I have nothing but admiration for Your Majesty!" Qin Kui first gave Zhu Yunhuan a wave of heartfelt flattery. Although it also had the intention of flattering his superiors, it was also the truth.
"Speak human language." Zhu Yunheng raised his eyebrows. Although this guy always spoke nicely, Zhu Yunheng still stopped him.
"Spring." Qin Kui immediately withdrew his magical power and said concisely, "The spring inside this box is made of high-quality steel refined by the Taoist priests of the Alchemy Department."
“Good toughness and even better elasticity!”
"When Your Majesty asked me to research the making of springs, Your Majesty said that I could temporarily use iron or copper. At first, I didn't understand what Your Majesty meant by 'temporarily', but now I understand."
"Your Majesty has a far-sighted vision, and I admire you!"
After saying that, Qin Kui's eyes flickered, and he looked at Zhu Yunhuan with a slightly uneasy look.
Speaking of which, using newly smelted steel to make springs...
In the past, this seemed like a luxury! But since the Alchemy Department could indeed produce steel stably... it seemed reasonable to give it a try. And this time, it actually produced something!
However, this matter was his own decision after all, and it was also another attempt to guess the emperor's intention. His previous guesses were wrong... Of course, he was still a little hesitant this time.
"Please... please have a look, Your Majesty." Qin Kui handed the wooden box in his hand to Ma Sanbao who came over to get something, and said.
Ma Sanbao opened the box and did a routine check.
Then it was presented to Zhu Yunhuan.
Zhu Yunhuan picked up several shiny spring samples of varying sizes from the box and squeezed them in his hands. His eyes lit up slightly. "Not bad, the quality has indeed improved significantly compared to before."
The materials used to produce springs in ancient times are certainly far inferior to modern ones in terms of elasticity, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, etc. Although this spring is small, it involves the durability of the flying shuttle loom.
Qin Kui really didn't get it wrong this time: using existing materials to make springs was only a stopgap measure, and improving existing springs was originally one of the purposes of the Great Leap Forward in Steel Production.
But now it’s almost the New Year.
Zhu Yunhuan originally planned to arrange this matter after the New Year, but he didn't expect that Qin Kui had already taken the initiative to arrange it.
"That's a good job."
Over the past six months.
Qin Kui was also conscientious, did his work properly and reliably, and spoke nicely. Zhu Yunhuan was obviously in a good mood, and on New Year's Day, he praised him.
Hearing Zhu Yunhuan's words.
Qin Kui heaved a sigh of relief, his face alight with joy, and he thought to himself, "My eyes are watering! I finally got the flattery right this time!!"
Of course, although Qin Kui was excited, he couldn't lose his composure in front of the emperor. He took a deep breath and bowed, "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise! Whether it's the springs, the flying shuttle loom, or the high-quality steel materials, all of them are the product of your majesty's will. I have done nothing wrong."
"Since Your Majesty has already issued the decree, I request your permission. After the springs are completed, may I register directly with the Alchemy Department to receive the steel materials?"
Qin Kui first modestly denied the credit, then asked.
Zhu Yunhuan nodded: "Of course, but everything in and out of the warehouse must be clear and unambiguous. Don't have any bad thoughts about this matter." His eyes were stern and he gave a special warning.
Steel is a rare commodity in this era.
Zhu Yunhuan casually made a comment, but Qin Kui's face flashed with horror. He swallowed his saliva, shrank his head, and said, "This... Your Majesty, you are so powerful, how could I dare to do that? Even if I had the courage to do that, I wouldn't dare to think of it. Even if I did, Your Majesty has a discerning eye, and nothing can escape my eyes."
I just went to listen to the newspaper yesterday.
Counting on my fingers, the number of people who have been skinned during this period of time... is at least eighty. It makes me shudder just thinking about it.
And that Zhao Chenshi just now looked murderous.
I'm afraid there are more to kill.
"I wonder if Your Majesty has anything else to tell me?" Qin Kui asked.
Zhu Yunhuan pondered for a moment and said, "It really is true!"