Iron is a difficult thing for people in Dongzhou, but it is very simple for Lu Yaoyao.

Her plan was simple. She provided a new method of iron-making, and Emperor Hongwen was responsible for the manpower and materials, as well as the initial construction costs.

As she finished speaking, Emperor Hongwen looked at her strangely.

"Since you said it's a business, but what you said just now is that all these irons will be handed over to the imperial court. Do you mean to ask the imperial court to pay for it?"

"No, no, no, I don't want money, but I just want to ask His Majesty for some iron."

"Want iron?"

Emperor Hongwen frowned slightly, but he didn't think much about it, but he didn't understand what she wanted to do.

In fact, if the annual output can be doubled as Lu Yaoyao said, why not give her some?

"What do you want iron for?"

"Build a house."

"My daughter is planning to build a new-style courtyard, and iron is needed in it."

"And you should know that the court ladies outside the city are also building mansions. When the time comes, there will be places that need iron in various places."

"Of course the number won't be too much."

Emperor Hongwen naturally knew about Chengyuan Villa.

I am also very curious as to what kind of place Lu Yaoyao wants to create.

"How much does that take?"

"I don't know about this minister, but it comes one after another. I think it should be around 100,000 jins."

"One hundred thousand catties?"

Emperor Hongwen was shocked again.

"Of course it's not a one-time request. The construction of your villa will not happen overnight. As long as your majesty is willing to cooperate and wait for the results to be achieved, you can give me your support."

According to her plan, the construction of the villa will take at least four to five years.

This is still a case of large manpower. Now there are four to five thousand people in her villa, and she plans to continue to recruit some temporary workers.

After some consideration, Emperor Hongwen agreed.

"Okay, if you can really double the output as you said, not to mention one hundred thousand catties, I will give you two hundred thousand catties."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. We have made an agreement."

"My daughter will prepare a plan and send it over later. Your Majesty will take a good look at it then."

Emperor Hongwen nodded with a smile, and then asked seemingly unintentionally: "Since you have already thought about it, why didn't you write a plan before coming here today?"

"This is what I thought of at the last minute. Today, when I return to the capital, I actually want to see the King of Jin and discuss business with him."

"Oh? Can you tell me what the business is?"

"Of course, it would be best if Your Majesty can come with us."

Then she told about the black stone mine.

Upon hearing that it was a black stone mine, Emperor Hongwen's interest immediately dropped a lot.

Sensing his change, Lu Yaoyao smiled mysteriously and said, "Your Majesty, please don't underestimate this black stone mine. This is a good treasure."

"Let's just say that in our future ironmaking, we need to use a lot of this stuff."

"And this thing can completely replace charcoal. People all over the world have the most difficult time in winter. If this thing can be developed, it will not be a problem for people all over the world to keep warm in winter."

After hearing her words, Emperor Hongwen was still very satisfied.

It is not in vain that he is so kind to Wanfu. Look, he always thinks of the people in everything.

"I am very pleased that Wanfu has such a heart, but this black stone is poisonous."

"Of course I know this, but what if I have a way to get rid of the poison on the black stone?"

"Oh? You really have a way?"

Now Emperor Hongwen, who had been a little uninterested just now, immediately became energetic.

Blackstone is a good thing, of course he knows it, but it's a pity that although the thing is good, it is poisonous.

"Yes, I don't dare to deceive the emperor."

"Otherwise, I would not have paid a sudden visit to King Jin. He has two black stone mines near our capital."

"I see, okay, you go talk to King Jin and get some black stones that can dispel the poison some other time and let me be quiet."

Hearing this, Lu Yaoyao smiled and nodded, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, won't you go with us?"

"What shall I do?"

"If this black stone is developed, there will be a large demand for iron smelting in the future."

As soon as he said this, Emperor Hongwen thought for a moment, nodded and said, "In that case, I will go with you."

As he said that, he got up and went to change clothes. In fact, he needed a lot of black stones, and as the emperor, there was no need for him to talk about it himself.

It is true that the only black stone mines owned by King Jin and King Jin were in the capital, but in such a large Dongzhou, Emperor Hongwen owned a lot of black stone mines, and he also had men and horses on hand, so it would not be difficult to transport them from other places.

But why did he agree to go together?

It was nothing more than seeing an opportunity.

As I said before, he now needs someone he can trust and use.

The aristocratic family must be dealt with, and at the same time the Zhen Guogong side must also be weakened accordingly, all of which require manpower.

Prince Jin is undoubtedly a good candidate, he has status, and the power behind him is pitiful. Even if you give him some, he won't be able to do anything in a short time.

But he has always been a little relieved about Prince Jin.

This time, maybe it's an opportunity. Even though it's just a small cooperation, maybe trust can be built up from this.

Emperor Hongwen, who quickly changed into his regular clothes, left the palace with Wang De and Lu Yaoyao.

The carriage soon arrived at Prince Jin's Mansion.

Yan San had arranged for people to wait here early. As soon as the carriage appeared, the people he arranged quickly reported back.

Soon King Jin and Yan San came to the gate of the mansion.

"Master Wanfu County, long time no see. Why do you have time to come to my palace today?"

Seeing Lu Yaoyao who had just gotten off the carriage, King Jin asked with a smile.

However, the moment his voice fell, the curtain of the carriage was opened again.

Then a person who shocked him came out.

"Your Majesty?"

King Jin came to his senses, quickly suppressed his smile, and stepped forward to salute.

I couldn't help but wonder, what's going on with the Lord Wanfu County? Didn't he come by himself? Why did he bring His Majesty here?

"Imperial brother, there is no need to be polite. I followed Wan Fu and came to your house rashly today. You won't blame me, right?"

"I don't dare. It's my honor for you, Your Majesty, to come."

King Jin was very careful at this time.

"His Royal Highness King Jin, we are here to discuss business with you, and Your Majesty also has a share."

Lu Yaoyao knew some of the things that King Jin was doing behind his back. His Majesty's sudden visit at this time would definitely have a great impact on him.

She didn't want to hurt Prince Jin, so she explained her purpose directly so that he wouldn't think too much.

"Business talk?"

King Jin was startled, and his random thoughts were cut off by these words.

"Your Majesty also has a share?"

"Yes."

King Jin was stunned again, but he quickly came to his senses and greeted the two of them into the mansion.

At the same time, he felt a lot more relaxed. Although he still didn't know what business Lu Yaoyao was talking about, he still trusted Lu Yaoyao and believed that the other party would not harm him.
Chapter completed!