The best county magistrate

After sharing some soap and soap, their eyes softened when they looked at Yang Xuanchen.

The disciples of Tiangong seem to be a little rebellious.

They gathered around Yang Xuanchen, laughing and having fun.

"The cost of soap is lower, and you can just give some away when you run out."

"This soap is very expensive. You can only produce a few pieces in a month. You should use it sparingly."

Halfway through, Yang Xuanchen turned around and asked loudly: "Director Xu, how many taels of silver does our soap cost?"

Xu Rengui secretly spat, Damn, the cost of a few pennies was blown away by you into a few taels of silver.

Of course, he didn't dare to disobey Yang Xuanchen and tried his best to put a chrysanthemum-like smile on his face.

"Sir, what do you think of fifty taels a piece?"

When Yang Xuanchen heard this, he glanced at him.

If I blanch it, five taels is enough, and your special mother's mouth is only fifty taels.

The two people's voices were a little loud, which shocked Tiangong and the others again.

Fifty taels of soap was given away as promised, and several pieces of soap were given away. This county magistrate is so generous.

The apprentices held the soap in their arms tighter, and even Tiangong carefully found some oil paper to wrap the soap.

"Fifty taels? Can you sell it?" Yang Xuanchen pretended to exclaim.

The corner of Xu Rengui's mouth twitched. Hey, it seems that he is going to make up a story to deceive people.

He knew that his eloquence was just like that, and he looked at Yang Xuanchen with helpless eyes, as if to say: Quickly edit it, I can't continue editing it.

Yang Xuanchen laughed dryly and hurriedly led Tiangong and the others out of the soap factory.

I haven’t thought about making up your sister’s story yet.

After leaving the factory, everyone recovered from their trance and asked: "Master Yang, is this soap really selling for fifty taels of silver a piece?"

"Ah...this...that, let's take a look at it then. It hasn't achieved the desired effect yet, and it needs to be improved."

"Yes, improvement..."

Yang Xuanchen was interrupted by Tiangong in the middle of his words, "I'm Zhuo, this soap of yours is a sacred object, selling it for five hundred taels a piece is not an exaggeration..."

My hands have been with hammers and iron ingots all year round, and they have changed just by simply washing them.

It would be okay if this soap was used on women.

If you put it on the auction house, a thousand taels of silver would be worth it.

The disciples began to talk at random, and Yang Xuanchen had to laugh awkwardly at the side.

Everyone stayed in the soap factory for a while, and then briefly visited the Textile Bureau and Liulichang. Yang Xuanchen did not take them to observe in depth.

In order to win over people's hearts with wine at night, he deliberately ignored the fairy residence in the park.

After crossing the Red Maple River by boat, we changed to a carriage at the pier on the other side, and after a short walk we entered the iron ore excavation site.

The noisy sound outside the car startled everyone who had closed their eyes and fell asleep.

The eleven people opened their eyes, all showing shock.

"The sound of gold and iron clashing, could this be..."

Following Tiangong's question, Yang Xuanchen smiled and said: "As expected of Tiangong, I can tell what this place is about just by listening."

"Tiangong, please get out of the car. I will show you the iron mines in Qingshui County!"

Tiangong couldn't help but feel a little shocked. In this era, iron is one of the most important resources in the country. How could a county magistrate be allowed to mine it so openly?

After getting off the carriage and ascending the high slope, I could see countless figures walking through the mine.

They each perform their duties, mining, transporting rocks, screening, and crushing rocks. Yang Xuanchen brought the modern assembly line working model here.

suddenly!

A loud rumbling sound suddenly came from the distance of the mountain col, like thunder appearing in the world and the end of the world coming.

After the loud noise, the earth began to shake, rocks rolled down, and the dust raised covered the clouds and the sun.

The ten disciples of Tiangong huddled together and cried, shouting that the earth dragon appeared and the world was ending.

After all, Tiangong had extensive knowledge. Although he was shocked in his heart, his face still looked calm.

Because he found that these mining workers did not look panicked, but had more relieved smiles on their faces.

However, as a huge mushroom cloud rose into the sky, Tiangong took a deep breath and murmured: "This... Emperor Ziwei is coming, the earth dragon is unearthed, and he is worshiping the immortal?"

There were shouts in the distance, "I'm done! It's done! It's done! Hahahaha!"

This was Zhang Ludan’s excited shout.

Then bursts of cheers came out, and Yang Xuanchen couldn't help but smile as he looked at the blasted rocks in the distance.

This guy Lu Dan is good at it. He successfully researched explosives in less than half a month.

The award!

Zhang Ludan ran excitedly from a distance towards the dock, not hearing Yang Xuanchen calling him at all.

It was some workers from the mine who carried him over, and then they realized that their master was actually here.

"Master, that explosive you mentioned, Big Ivan, is done!"

Zhang Ludan pointed into the distance and shouted excitedly, like a child showing off his achievements in front of his parents.

Yang Xuanchen took out a silk handkerchief from his arms and carefully wiped the black dust from his face.

"I see it, I see it, stop howling. It's going to make you deaf!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Braised Egg."

"If you have a few free days, I will go and arrange a marriage for you. I guarantee that you will be able to hold a beautiful girl in your arms in a few days."

He didn't mind the dirty Zhang Ludan at all. He not only gave him a big hug, but also patted his back several times with both hands to show encouragement.

In Tiangong's eyes, the actions of both of them came from the heart and were not artificial at all.

He couldn't help but be stunned. If it were him, would he be like Yang Xuanchen?

Then think again.

This person's methods of winning people's hearts are really all-consuming. He wants to wipe out his subordinates' faces, but also promises to marry him?

No wonder the princess's heart was captured by him, what a great trick!

To sum it up in four words, it’s shameless!

"Tiangong, this is an expert in playing with fire in our county, Zhang Ludan!"

"The furnace in Liulichang just now was designed and improved by him. Without him, we really wouldn't be able to make glass."

With that said, he introduced Zhang Ludan to Tiangong.

With a sharp look in his eyes, Tiangong looked at Zhang Ludan, who was covered in black and gray.

The blacksmith's profession is inseparable from fire.

Tiangong himself is also an expert at playing with fire, otherwise he wouldn't be able to forge such a sharp sword as Wufeng.

The eyes of the two people met in the air, and a feeling of sympathy and subtle competition filled the air.

"Brother Lu Dan, was it you who caused the dragon to appear just now?"

Tiangong spoke first, but Zhang Ludan looked confused when asked.

"Sir, I don't understand what you are saying."

"I developed the explosive based on the master's secret recipe."

"The master said to add some sugar to the big Ivan or something..."

Zhang Ludan was still talking when he was interrupted by Tiangong's exclamation, "You call this dynamite?"

There is no concept of explosives in this era.

However, Tiangong also has another skill, that is, he is proficient in the art of Qihuang. Naturally, he and Zhang Ludan have many things in common.

After the two had in-depth exchanges, they cherished each other.

Tiangong looked up to the sky and sighed, "It turns out that saltpeter and sulfur can be used in this way. It's really amazing."

"It's not bad. Thanks to the braised eggs, the mining speed of the iron ore mine has been increased a lot now."

After Yang Xuanchen praised him, he called in several main people in charge of the mine and told them to pay attention to safety, especially after the mountain explosion.

"Mining is hard work, and we all have families, so we must protect ourselves."

"Listen up, you leaders. If someone dies in this mine due to mining, I will hold you accountable!"

"Did you hear everything clearly?"

Several people shouted: "Listen clearly!"

After hearing this, the workers spontaneously knelt down and kowtowed in the direction of Yang Xuanchen, muttering words in their mouths, and their eyes full of gratitude to him.

Tiangong pursed his lips and said nothing, but his heart was like a stormy sea.

It's just a few words, but it can be so deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Moreover, the execution ability of the leader is beyond doubt, and the order delivery is incredibly efficient.

"Master Tiangong, let's go, I'll show you other places."

Tiangong nodded and followed Yang Xuanchen's pace.

Everyone moved to a flat area. The factory was built against the mountain and the scenery was pleasant.

Inside the open door, workers were smelting iron ore with their upper bodies bare.

Yang Xuanchen pointed to the huge furnace and said, "I don't know much about these technologies. I rely on the experience of the workers."

"Pig iron, wrought iron, and even iron essence are all mature. I wonder if Heaven knows something called steel!"

"Steel?" Tiangong couldn't help but ask.

"That's right, steel!" Yang Xuanchen paused and continued: "This material is harder than iron and lighter than iron."

"Steel has good ductility and elasticity, and can be forged, rolled, and cast."

"It can be used for house construction and city walls, not to mention agricultural tools and utensils."

Speaking of this, Yang Xuanchen glanced at Tiangong cautiously, and his tone became serious, "If it is used for weapons..."