Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

When a man admires another man, it is most likely because the other man has high strength!

This is the reason why Ning Fan is attracting much attention at this time.

A perfect marksman with every shot!

If this were on the battlefield, he could steadily capture the enemy leader's head within 300 meters.

This kind of marksman is very useful on the front line.

In the era of cold weapons, the marksman's long-range attack is even more powerful!

After Ning Fan shot the last arrow in his quiver, he finally pulled out his horse and started walking back.

There is no doubt about the outcome. Ning Fan succeeded in shocking everyone and won the top scorer today. This year's autumn hunting is destined to be Ning Fan's opportunity to shine.

Countless pairs of eyes looked at Ning Fan, and Ning Fan, who was riding on the back of Feiying on the divine horse, accepted everyone's attention like a victorious general.

Even Cheng Dong, Wen Tao, Wen Zhong, Wen Wu and others who were following Ning Fan all raised their chins, as proud as swans.

From despising Ning Fan at the beginning, to now he directly respects Ning Fan like a god...

"Fan'er, you performed very well today, beyond everyone's expectations! Let's do this. You can take the fan I carry with me as a reward."

Emperor Tian'an said with admiration.

Li Chunan came down with a tray with a fan on it.

Ning Fan actually held the fan in his hand and felt pleasantly surprised.

The things given by the emperor are indeed extraordinary. This fan is made of polished jade and can be called a work of art.

I wonder how many houses in the school district I can exchange for after I get it?

"Father, I have something to report to you."

Ning Fan took advantage of Emperor Tian'an's happiness and took the opportunity to speak.

Emperor Tian'an opened his tired eyes and asked with some confusion: "What's the matter?"

"Father, I recently joined forces with the Ministry of Industry to build an academy in Xishan. I never thought that a mine would be discovered nearby! So I want to report to my father that I want to build an iron smelting plant nearby. The profits will be collected in the future. Give 50% to the national treasury!”

Ning Fan said loudly.

"Fifty percent?"

Emperor Tian'an nodded and said: "It doesn't matter if it's 50%, you can keep a lot of money to train some talents for my Dakang!"

"Thank you, Father!"

Ning Fan was surprised and happy.

The riding and shooting at the school grounds is just an appetizer, and tomorrow’s autumn hunt is the highlight.

Emperor Tian'an said a few words and went straight to the palace in the suburbs.

Today the prince and the sons of the ministers can each go back to their homes to rest for ten thousand yuan, but for the next week, they can only live in the hunting grounds.

Coming out of the school grounds, Ning Fan looked at the people around him.

"Miss Cheng, it's not a big deal for you to sneak in today, but tomorrow Qiu Shou must not mess around, and you must not come back again!"

Ning Fan warned.

Cheng Yueying naturally knew the iron rules of the imperial court and knew that there should be a limit to nonsense, so she nodded obediently and agreed.

"Your Highness, I heard that you have some stories with that young lady from the Xiao family. Do you two have an engagement?"

Cheng Yueying asked boldly.

Cheng Dong on the side wanted to stop him, but unfortunately it was too late.

"There is no engagement yet."

Ning Fan didn't know what Cheng Yueying meant and said doubtfully.

"It's okay, I just want to ask."

Cheng Yueying blinked strangely.

Ning Fan turned to look at Cheng Dong and several brothers from the Wen family, Wen Zhong, Wen Wu, Wen Tao, and Wen Hao. These were all people who joined Ning Fan's team on the school field today.

Ning Fan was very grateful to these cousins, otherwise today would probably be embarrassing to death.

"Brother Cheng, you guys will come to the autumn hunting camp in the suburbs as usual tomorrow. Let's work together to win the jackpot!"

Ning Fan made an agreement with several people.

The faces of several people who had seen Ning Fan's strength were filled with excitement.

Autumn hunting is also an opportunity for people like them.

If you perform well, you will have the opportunity to be directly recommended by the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War. If not, you will be able to work as an official.

Moreover, Ning Fan is so strong that it is definitely not wrong to follow Ning Fan.

After separating from a few people, Ning Fan did not return to the palace. Instead, he went to Wangyuelou's business to have lunch, and then went straight to the Ministry of Industry.

The iron ore matter has been negotiated, and the ironworks will be built next.

Although there was iron smelting technology in ancient times, the production efficiency was not high. Ning Fan should take advantage of the afternoon before the autumn hunting to discuss improved iron smelting technology with Shen Mengxi.

"His Royal Highness Qing Wang!"

Seeing Ning Fan coming, many people in the Ministry of Works Yamen smiled.

This is not a courtesy, nor is it a sign of Ning Fan's power, but a heartfelt admiration and respect.

Several officials hurriedly knelt down to greet them, but Ning Fan did not stop them.

This is a necessary obedience in the imperial society. Ning Fan does not need to go against the social system, so he accepts it with peace of mind.

"How is the printing on the movable type printing mold going?"

Ning Fan asked casually.

The official from the Ministry of Industry who was responsible for this matter immediately came out and respectfully knelt on the ground to report the work.

"Your Highness, according to your instructions, hundreds of identical molds have been prepared for each word, so the progress is still a bit slow, but it should be completed in another seven or eight days."

The official reported carefully.

Ning Fan was very satisfied after hearing this. It seems that the efficiency of the Ministry of Industry has indeed improved a lot.

After a while, Shen Mengxi also hurried in from the outside, knelt on the ground, and shouted to Ning Fan: "Your Highness, the prototype of the spinning machine has been made, and the craftsmen are testing it. Please move to the side courtyard."

Ning Fan didn't expect Shen Mengxi to work so efficiently and quickly, and he couldn't help but show a look of surprise on his face.

"Let's go over and have a look."

Ning Fan stood up and walked outside.

Behind Ning Fan, more than a dozen officials from the Ministry of Works and Wuyang Wuyang came to the side courtyard.

More than two dozen craftsmen gathered in a circle. Some were writing and drawing on the surrounding papers and recording data, while others were turning the transmission shaft and starting to rotate the spinning hammer.

As the wheel rotates, the spinning hammer also begins to rotate, and the cotton threads are pulled out one by one.

Seeing that sixteen cotton threads of uniform thickness came out at once, the onlookers were simply stunned.

Looking at the exquisite gears and various transmission settings of the spinning machine, the officials were all amazed.

"Only His Highness can come up with such an exquisite thing. It's so ingenious!"

Pang Jian, Minister of Industry, was amazed.

Ning Fan was very happy to be praised in this way, but he did not forget to express the credit to Shen Mengxi: "I did come up with the initial idea, but the credit for making the thing is all the work of Shen Mengxi and all the craftsmen!"

"Your Highness, what is the use of this machine?"

While everyone was excited, Pang Jian asked a sharp question.

Ning Fan was not nervous. On the contrary, he had already thought of the answer.

Ning Fan smiled slightly and said, "Of course it's to improve the efficiency of spinning!"

"But as our efficiency improves, those peasant women will starve to death. They make a living from this."

Pang Jian said again.