Chapter 60, cutting iron like mud

"Adult, please see, these two daggers are good swords after being tempered. They are made of metal of the same material, or made of the same piece of iron, but their quenching is different, and the final formation is also different. Just now, I cut off the sword with force, but it can't really cut iron like mud. It's just sharper and better than other swords, but this one is different. The man waved the more dazzling new dagger and said:

"A few years ago, a senior official in the court asked me to help build it. At that time, he sent me a piece of fine iron and asked me to help build a dagger. I built him the best seven-star sword since his debut.

"What, did you cast the Seven Star Sword?" Zu Zhao couldn't help asking that it was a good sword hidden by Wang Yun. Cao Cao took the short sword to kill Dong Zhuo unsuccessuccess and gave the knife to Dong Zhuo, which led to Cong Zuo's escape from Chen Gong.

"Have you ever heard of the Seven-Star Sword?" The man asked puzzledly.

Zui said, "I have a friend in Luoyang looking for a job in the court. I heard him say that someone showed them a seven-star sword and praised how good it was. Unexpectedly, it was from you. It's an honor to see you today."

The man smiled and said, "That's really my proud work. Later, after casting the sword, I saw that there was still some fine iron left, so I cast my current dagger. Although it is not as good as the seven-star sword, it can really cut iron like mud. My lord, please give me another sword.

Zu Zhao nodded and asked the bodyguard to hand over a long sword. After taking the sword handed over by the guard, the man said, "Your Excellency, please have a good look." With that, he actually cut one on the long sword with his dagger, and only heard the sound of metal collision, a series of sparks splashed, and a roll of iron was cut out of the sword. When everyone saw here, they couldn't stop exclaiming. Sure enough, they were cutting iron like mud.

"What a sword that cuts iron like mud." Zu Zhao praised it from the bottom of his heart.

The man smiled indifferently, as if he didn't think it was a fuss, and said, "This is the sword cast from the water of the Shu River, and this one." The man raised the dagger that had cut off the sword and said, "This is a dagger cast with ordinary water quenching. Its process is even finer than this iron-like dagger, but due to the difference in water, the effect is still very unsatisfactory.

Zuzuo said with admiration, "That's true. OK, since you said you want to use the water of the Shu River, then we will use the water of the Shu River, and I will immediately send someone to the Shu River to get water. However, only one bucket of water they transported is filled with water in our place, and there are still 790 buckets of water that can be used. Can you use this water to cast some utensils first, that is, the soldier's sword?

The man said, "Your Excellency, it's not difficult to make a knife, but it's not a matter of overnight to cast a good sword. It's a matter of hammering, so even if this water can cast some good swords, it will take some time."

"I know, this is normal. You just need to build it carefully according to the process. I wonder if your name is Pu Yuan? Zu Zhao asked.

Now it's the man's turn to be surprised. After he came here, he never revealed his name to others. Even earlier, few people knew his real name. Even when he built a seven-star sword for Wang Yun, everyone did not inform each other's surname. Name, who is the adult in front of him now? It's really amazing that he knows his name.

"Your Excellency, the little one is indeed called Pu Yuan, but the little one takes the liberty to ask the elder, how does the adult know the little name?" Pu Yuan asked in surprise.

Zuzuo smiled faintly, thinking that naturally I would not tell you that I came here from the future, and you didn't know it. In fact, when Zu Zhao saw him criticize water like this, he was already wondering whether this person was Puyuan. Many people knew the allusion to Puyuan's knowledge of water. At that time, when he learned this allusion, Zu Zhao actually didn't believe it. As long as he scratched the water with a knife, he could tell where the water was and see how much water was mixed in it. How could this be? It sounded like telling a story.

But now that Zu Zhao has seen it, he can't help but be surprised. It turns out that Pu Yuan's knowledge of water is indeed true. However, Zu Zhao naturally won't say that. He smiled and said, "I used to be in Shu for a while and wanted to find someone to build a knife. Later, after the knife was built, I was very satisfied and praised the world's first-class iron technology. But at that time, he told me that he was not a real first-class casting talent. I have always thought that maybe I can find Pu Yuan to build a sword, but I can't find a foundr named Pu Yuan in the north and south of the country. I didn't expect to see you here today. I'm really a little excited. Zu Zhao said sincerely.

The man was also excited when he heard this. He did learn art in Shujiang. Later, he had problems because of building a good sword for people, so he left Shujiang and wandered everywhere. However, he did not have a cold memory. Everywhere he went, he would help in the iron shop so that he could practice his skills. Later When I came here, I heard that there was a special place to build weapons for the troops, and the salary was good, so I came.

"Your Excellency, since you are an adult, why do you dress up as a soldier?" Pu Yuan asked puzzledly.

Zu Zhao laughed and said, "I heard that there is a master responsible for casting here, but his personality is a little strange and the requirements are a little strange, and he says that he is building weapons for Zu Zhao and must meet his requirements. I'm like listening to the truth, so that you don't know that your superiors are here and dare not tell the truth.

Pu Yuan heard that the man in soldier's clothes actually called Zu Zhao his name. Could it be that he was Zu Zhao? He looked at Zu Zhao carefully and said, "Is it possible that you are General Zu Zhao?"

"Yes, he is the general. Haven't you seen the general quickly?" The little general next to him said.

Pu Yuan saw Zu Zhao, and the expression on his face was a little strange. He immediately saluted, "Little general, please forgive me for your offensive words just now."

Zu Zhao helped him up and smiled, "What's wrong with you? What I want is a talent like you. You are strict and strive for excellence. This is what I need. Next, you are responsible for building about 20 swords I gave you before. Of course, it would be better to build a sword for me.

"Okay, the little one will do his best to build the best sword in the world for the general." Pu Yuan said.

Zu Zhao nodded and said, "From now on, you will be responsible for all the casting work in my jurisdiction. All weapons, equipment and agricultural tools are under your unified command. You are the chief farmer of my Liaodong County."

Pu Yuan listened and couldn't believe it. Is this the rhythm of being an official? He used to be iron one by one, but now he is actually appreciated and became a farmer in Liaodong County. It was really beyond the accident. He hurriedly said, "General, the young talent is shallow and knows the art of casting. I'm afraid it is difficult to win this position of farmer. Ren, please take back your life."

Z Zhao said, "I said you can do it. If you have any ideas and what you want to make, just make it. I just ask one thing. You will be my person in the future. What you make must be through my unification before it can be exported. If you make agricultural appliances, then this thing can only be sold to the whole country or even other countries after it is popularized in Liaodong County. ."

"Yes, the general's order. The villain must be fully responsible and create the sword required by the general. General, although the dagger in my hand is not as luxurious as the seven-star sword, its sharpness is no worse than it. If you don't mind it, I want to give it to the general again, and I hope the general will accept it. Pu Yuan said.

Zu Zhao has been moved for a long time. With such a good sword around, he has a stronger sense of security, but he can see that Pu Yuan also likes this dagger very much, so he has to refuse, "Of course I like it, but I can see that you also like it very much. There is a saying that a gentleman does not take away from others, how can I take it as his own. Yes."

Pu Yuan said, "It's my honor to keep it by the general's side. Please don't refuse and accept my dagger. It's also a kind of thanks to the general for his kindness to me. With that, he put his hands on the dagger.

The two refused to each other again, and Zu Zhao accepted the dagger. He gently stroked the dagger and loved it very much. Seeing that Quan Zhiyu around him also stared at the dagger, Zu Zhao's heart moved and ripped one of her hair floating outside. She screamed in horror, which was completely a woman's scream. Everyone heard it. Although the people not far away were in a noisy iron environment, they could hear it clearly.

There are actually women here. Who dares to bring women here? And everyone has not seen women for a long time. The itching in their hearts can't help stopping the work in their hands and surround them one after another.

Quan Zhiyu stabilized his helmet and asked puzzledly, "What are you doing?"

Zuzu Zhao sighed and asked her to look carefully. Quan Zhiyu didn't know what he was going to do. He stared at Zu Zhao's movements in his hand and saw that he slowly put down the hair in his hand, and his hair suddenly broke two pieces on the edge of the knife. Quan Zhiyu was surprised and found it interesting. She actually pulled a few hair and tried it on the dagger. Seeing that her hair had broken one after another, she couldn't help shouting in surprise: "It's amazing. It's really amazing. There is such a sharp sword in the world. Your Han Dynasty is really amazing. "

As soon as she said this, many people looked at her in surprise. So she is not from the Han Dynasty? A foreigner sneaked into here so well. Zu Zhao looked at the crowd and shook his head to them with a smile, telling them not to make a fuss, but he did not tell everyone that Quan Zhiyu was Queen Silla, because there was no need for it.

At this moment, everyone knew that Quan Zhiyu was a woman, and they couldn't help talking and laughing. Although there was no provocative meaning in his words, it was a little impocent. The general in charge of order listened to the soldier's blacksmith's words, sweat dripping from his forehead and couldn't help saying, "You are talking nonsense. This is General Zu. Don't you want your head?"

When everyone heard that this man in soldier's clothing was actually Zu Zhao, they couldn't help but be stunned. Although they had never seen Zu Zhao, they had heard of Zu Zhao's name for a long time, and there were actually many people who had seen him in the pro-people route that Zu Zhao had been taking, but he was wearing soldier's clothing, so he did not introduce it before. What do you attach importance to? Now when you see his face and hear his voice, you are sure that he is Zu Zhao.

"See you, General." All the heat saluted.

"Don't be polite. Don't worry about me. You've been tired all day. Come down and have a rest." Zu Zhao said.

"General Xie." Everyone answered with one voice, but refused to retreat and surrounded Zu Zhao one after another. Seeing everyone like this, Zu Zhao took this opportunity to deliver a speech, which is undoubtedly to encourage them to work seriously. Although the environment here is more difficult, they are the most pioneering force in troubled times. Without them, soldiers will have no weapons. Soldiers without weapons will be slaughtered by the enemy. The meat of the activity is completely combative.

Z Zhao gave a very high evaluation of their labor, which made everyone very happy. They have been sitting in this job in obscurity. No one has ever praised them like this, and they have said that they will do their best to build weapons and equipment.

Zuzuo is naturally very happy, and this is really good as the protagonist. After explaining again, he took the people away from the casting department and went to the metallurgical field for inspection.