After bidding farewell to Cheng Yaojin and the rest, Li Zexuan immediately rode out of Chang 'an City.
This horse was obviously not his Big White. He drove the electric car to Chang 'an City in the morning and did not ride a horse. Now that he had given the electric car to Yan Shaoning, he could not possibly return to Lantian County on foot, right?
Hence, when he left Yan Mansion, he borrowed a horse. To Yan Lide, whether Li Zexuan returned the horse or not, the Yan Family would still profit from it. After all, Li Zexuan's electric car was definitely a rare treasure in this era!
However, when Yan Lide realized that the electric car's lead-acid battery had run out of power and could not be recharged in Chang 'an City, would he scold Li Zexuan for being a scammer?
Riding alone on the road back to Lantian County, he could occasionally hear the pedestrians talking about the electric car spectacle they saw in the morning. For ordinary people like them, electric cars were beyond their scope of knowledge. This topic would probably be enough for them to talk about for a few days at their leisure!
At this moment, Li Zexuan was still thinking about Cheng Yaojin's advice. Regarding Qiu Xinggong, Li Zexuan had investigated Qiu Xinggong's background in private after being publicly criticized by him twice in the imperial court. Although he did not know when or where he had offended this old man, he knew that this old man was definitely the third most important person in the Black Armored Army!
The first most important person in the Black Armored Army was undoubtedly Li Er, and the second most important person was Duan Zhixuan!
Just like what Cheng Yaojin had said, the military camp was not like the imperial court. In the military camp, military rules were like iron and military orders were like mountains. If he were to be provoked by Qiu Xinggong like an idiot and charge in recklessly with his sword, he would definitely be the one at a disadvantage in the end!
It seemed like before entering the Black Armored Army camp, he had to pay his respects to the leader (Duan Zhixuan)!
Back then, even though Li Zexuan was the Right Adjutant of the Black Armored Army, his identity was special. Not only was he a Yamachō from Yanhuang College, but he was also the person in charge of manufacturing the Black Armored Army's new equipment. Li Er and Duan Zhixuan didn't specify when Li Zexuan would enter the camp. In addition, Li Zexuan had to lead the "Sky Chicken Brigade" north to exterminate the locusts, so the time to enter the camp had to be postponed indefinitely!
However, Li Zexuan planned to wait for the Black Armored Troops' new equipment to be completed before bringing it into the camp. By then, he would be able to formulate a new training plan for the Black Armored Troops to adapt to the new equipment as soon as possible!
Li Zexuan rode on the old horse he borrowed from the Hades, planning his plans after entering the Black Armored Army's barracks. He leisurely walked to the workshop.
"Faubert, where is Zhang Hongsheng?"
After entering the workshop building, Li Zexuan found Faubert and asked directly.
"Young Master, are you looking for Hongsheng? At this moment, he should be in the workshop by the river, leading the craftsmen to forge the plate armor! "
Faubert was slightly taken aback when he heard this. He thought for a moment before replying.
In order to forge the new plate armor designed by Li Zexuan, the workshop had specially built many hydraulic stamping machines downstream of the Ba River Hydropower Station. They made use of the strong water pressure to forge steel quickly.
"Okay! Then I'll go look for him! Faubert, I'll take my leave first! "
Li Zexuan nodded, then cupped his hands in salute to Faubert and left.
After leaving the workshop, Li Zexuan strode south and arrived at the hydraulic stamping workshop downstream of the Ba River Hydropower Station. Even from a distance, he could hear the loud "dang dang dang" sounds of impact. It was so loud that it hurt his eardrums.
"Marquis? Greetings, Marquis! "
Coincidentally, at this moment, a craftsman walked out of the workshop. When he saw Li Zexuan, he was first taken aback, then hurriedly cupped his hands in salute.
"Mm! Where is Zhang Hongsheng? "
Li Zexuan nodded faintly and then asked.
"Marquis is looking for Steward Zhang? Steward Zhang is in a workshop on the south side. I'll take Marquis there! "
The craftsman quickly responded and then turned to lead the way for Li Zexuan.
After Zhang Hongsheng joined the workshop, relying on his excellent forging memory, he was quickly promoted by Faubert to be the steward of the steel mill and ironworks in the workshop. Among the ordinary craftsmen, Zhang Hongsheng had always had a high reputation.
A moment later, the two of them arrived at the southernmost workshop. Before they entered the workshop, they could hear the "dang dang dang" sounds of hammering. The door was not closed, so Li Zexuan directly walked in.
"Steward Zhang, Marquis is here!"
In the workshop, Zhang Hongsheng was concentrating on controlling the hydraulic press machine to press steel sheets. He did not notice Li Zexuan's arrival. The craftsman who came with Li Zexuan quickly walked to Zhang Hongsheng's side, pulled the latter's sleeve, and said loudly.
"What? Marquis is here? "
Zhang Hongsheng was shocked. He turned his head and saw Li Zexuan standing at the door. He quickly said to the craftsman, "Hong Bao, take care of things here. I'll be back soon!"
Once the machine was shut down, it would take a long time to start it up again. If it was not shut down, it would need someone to take care of it all the time. Therefore, Zhang Hongsheng could only temporarily let the craftsman take care of it for him.
"Yes! Steward Zhang! "
The craftsman naturally had no objection.
Zhang Hongsheng walked to Li Zexuan, cupped his fists and saluted loudly, "Marquis, the workshop is noisy. Let's go out and talk!"
As the saying goes, one does not visit a temple without a cause. Zhang Hongsheng knew that Li Zexuan must have something to tell him by coming to the workshop today.
"Okay!"
Although the workshop was noisy, Li Zexuan had sharp hearing and could still hear Zhang Hongsheng's words. Hearing this, he nodded and took the lead to walk out.
"Marquis, what orders do you have for me today?"
After leaving the workshop, Li Zexuan walked north for a few dozen feet and came to an open space on the bank of the Ba River. The noise of the machines finally quieted down a lot. Zhang Hongsheng saw Li Zexuan stop and quickly asked.
Li Zexuan looked at the bare-chested, sweaty man in front of him and thought that the craftsmen of this era really had it tough. They still had to stay in the workshop to forge on such a hot day. After a moment of silence, he spoke in a warm voice.
"Hongsheng, you'll have to take care of the steel mill and the ironworks by yourself. It's been hard on you!"
Zhang Hongsheng grinned and said, "Hey! Marquis, what are you talking about? Steward Fu trusts this Zhang, so this Zhang has the opportunity to take care of so many things. What's there to be hard on? Besides, we can learn a lot of new techniques from the workshop. It can be said that our Zhang family's blacksmithing skills will flourish. This Zhang should be the one thanking Marquis! "
It was true that Zhang Hongsheng's father, Zhang Yujiu, was good at forging swords, but in terms of engineering and smelting techniques, Li Zexuan's Strange Taste Pavilion workshop was undoubtedly ahead of this era. Although Zhang Hongsheng was born in a family of craftsmen, he could still improve a lot in the workshop.
Li Zexuan smiled knowingly. Then he thought of something and frowned, "Oh! That's right! Hongsheng, this Marquis has something to ask of your father. I'll have to trouble you to tell him about it when you return! "
Zhang Hongsheng's face turned serious, and he said, "Marquis, please speak!"
"Previously, when Wu Jie attacked Cloud Mountain, Mr. Mo was seriously injured in order to protect the students and teachers of the academy. The Mo family's Inky Snow Sword, which has been passed down for generations, was also broken in this battle. Your father is the most famous blacksmith in the Great Tang, so this Marquis wants to ask your father to help reforge the Inky Snow Sword!"
"Inky Snow Sword?"
Hearing this, Zhang Hongsheng couldn't help but be moved. "The Inky Snow Sword's body is as black as ink, and its blade is as white as snow. It's the personal sword of the Mo family's masters, and it's a peerless sword that has been passed down for thousands of years. I didn't expect it to be destroyed!"
"That's right! Mr. Mo has always regarded this sword as his life. This time, when the Inky Snow Sword was accidentally destroyed, Mr. Mo could be said to be heartbroken. As your father is a blacksmith, this Marquis wants to ask your father to personally help reforge the Inky Snow Sword! No matter the price, this Marquis is willing to pay! "
Li Zexuan nodded and said in a deep voice.
Zhang Hongsheng's face was solemn. After pondering for a moment, he cupped his fists and said, "Marquis, the Inky Snow Sword was forged by the first master of the Mo family, Mo Di, with his life's work. The materials and workmanship used are probably extraordinary. Although my father and I are willing to help Mr. Mo reforge the Inky Snow Sword, I'm afraid that it will be difficult to reach Mo Di's level. We can only say that we will try our best!"
The Inky Snow Sword represented the highest level of craftsmanship in the Mo family. Although Zhang Jujiu was a blacksmith, he didn't dare to boast that he could definitely forge a sword as outstanding as the Inky Snow Sword. Therefore, Zhang Hongsheng felt that there were some things that he had to make clear to Li Zexuan in advance.
"Haha! It's okay! As long as your father is willing to help reforge the Inky Snow Sword, it's fine. Some of the books of the Mo family should have the forging method of the Inky Snow Sword. When the time comes, Mr. Mo will also personally assist you! And if you have any difficulties, you can tell this Marquis. If this Marquis can do it, this Marquis will do his best! "
Li Zexuan waved his hand and laughed very understandingly.
Hearing this, Zhang Hongsheng finally nodded and replied, "That's good! After returning home tonight, this Zhang will mention this matter to my father. I can give Marquis an answer tomorrow! "
"Good!"
Li Zexuan nodded. After a moment of silence, he said, "Hongsheng, this Marquis came here today for another matter. How is the progress of the five thousand sets of new plate armor, five thousand vanadium steel horse lances, and five thousand sets of vanadium steel horse armor that I asked the workshop to forge?"
Hearing Li Zexuan mention this matter, Zhang Hongsheng hurriedly wiped the beads of sweat on his forehead and said seriously, "Marquis, in order to complete this batch of armor as soon as possible, the workshop not only recruited blacksmiths, but also built more than thirty hydraulic stamping machines near the Ba River. All the craftsmen are working day and night, working day and night. Currently, more than four thousand two sets of new plate armor, vanadium steel horse lances, and vanadium steel horse armor have been created! It is estimated that it will be completed in another three days! "
"So fast? That's great! "
Hearing this, Li Zexuan was moved. Zhang Hongsheng's forging speed was indeed beyond his expectations. However, behind this extreme speed was the sweat and sweat of countless craftsmen. As the foreman, Zhang Hongsheng must have put in more effort than the others. After being moved for a while, Li Zexuan sincerely said,
"Hongsheng, you've done well! This Marquis thanks you on behalf of the Great Tang soldiers! "
Zhang Hongsheng turned pale with fright and hurriedly bowed. "Marquis, this Zhang is too humble. The reason for this speed is inseparable from Marquis's material and financial support, as well as the advanced technology provided by Marquis. This Zhang is only doing what he should do!"
Facing such a humble and down-to-earth man, Li Zexuan was filled with admiration. He patted Zhang Hongsheng's shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Hongsheng! Do a good job! After this batch of armor is completed, this Marquis will give you a courtyard on Mount Yunshan! Also, Faubert is training you as the next chief steward of the workshop. Don't let him down! "
Zhang Hongsheng was shocked. After a while, he solemnly cupped his fists and said, "This Zhang will not disappoint Marquis and Steward Fu!"
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