Shen Yi Di Nu Divine Doctor: Daughter of the First Wife (神医嫡女) [Book 2]

Xuan Tian Ming, Just You Watch

Bai Ze looked at the old blacksmith in confusion, "What is the meaning of this, old sir?"

The old man stepped forward and kneeled in front of Feng Yu Heng and Xuan Tian Ming, saying: "This old one has spent a lifetime working on iron. Everyone said that I am the best blacksmith in Xiao Zhou. However, there is only iron in iron. My greatest desire in this lifetime is to be able to make a weapon that is sturdier than iron. The iron essence of Zong Sui was not something that we could get our hands on, but Da Shun now has something called steel. Even if this old one must throw away my life, I wish to follow the general and county princess to provide aid for my Da Shun. But..." He paused for a moment and turned to look at his young apprentice, a reluctance appearing in his eyes.

Feng Yu Heng could understand what was happening and asked: "Does the old sir have any worries?" As she said this, she turned to ask Qian Li: "When you went looking for the blacksmiths, what did you say?"

Qian Li was also a little confused: "We just said that they would be producing steel for Da Shun." Thinking a little more, "Oh, we did say that they would be away for a long period of time. We told them to settle things at home because they would not be able to return for a year and a half on the lower end. In the worst case scenario, it would be three to five years before they could return. General had us give enough money to the families of the blacksmiths to live for half a year. If they still could not return after half a year, we would just keep giving more."

Feng Yu Heng nodded then looked at the old man: "Old sir, the matter of producing steel will be like when humanity first discovered iron. It's a process of trial and error. Although I have the method, you guys personally producing it is a whole different matter. That is why what our deputy general said is correct. This is a very difficult and bitter job. It is possible that you will not be able to see the sun for many days. If you are regretting it, it is not too late. Of course, if you decide to remain and participate in this writing of history, we will ensure that your family will be able to live without worries. Also, your contribution to mankind will last forever in history."

Feng Yu Heng's words caused everyone to become excited once more. First, they had received a promise that their families would be able to live without worries. Second, "writing of history" had caused them to become enthusiastic. They would provide Da Shun and even the entire world with a brand new beginning. This would be a glorious matter for their later generations!

The old man, who was still kneeling, kowtowed to Xuan Tian Ming and Feng Yu Heng. Although he was also moved, he was still not without worry, saying: "This old one understands that once we have decided to participate in this matter to protect the country, after our job is completed, we will definitely need to be silenced. Just like the craftsmen who had worked on the imperial mausoleum, we cannot escape death. This old one does not fear dying. To be able to work on steel just once in this life makes it worth it; however, my grandson is still young. If we really are to be silenced, I hope to have him sent back. While he still does not know anything, have him go back and quietly live out his life."

Once he said this, the other blacksmiths also said: "That's right! We do not fear death. We just want to produce steel, but let these children go back!"

There was even someone who shouted: "Old comrades! Let us treat each other as apprentices. We absolutely must succeed in producing steel for Da Shun! How does that sound?"

Everyone shouted in unison: "Good!"

For a while, Feng Yu Heng also felt hot-blooded; however, she began to think about what they had said. She turned to look at Xuan Tian Ming and quietly asked: "I also heard about this rule, but..."

Xuan Tian Ming knew what she wanted to say, so he loudly said: "Ever since the fourth ruler of my Da Shun, the construction of the imperial mausoleum has not been done in secret. None of the craftsmen and workers involved in the renovation of the imperial mausoleum were killed. Although the production of steel this time is related to national defense, this prince has never had the intention of killing you to silence you."