These iron coins are still made of copper coins, and the fluidity of molten iron is worse than that of molten copper, so the quality of the money is naturally not very good. However, what Xu Ping wants to try now is the "blackening" process, ignore the quality for the time being, and select it when showing it.

Xu Ping instructed Guo Jian to sprinkle the cast iron coins evenly in the pool, because they had to be steamed for the second time later, and these iron coins were tied up with ropes and could be taken out at any time.

Kou Ying led a few people to the edge of the pool and looked carefully at the solution in the pool, but they couldn't see anything.

Except for Han Qi, the people present are all officials for many years, and they don't know how many strange things they have seen, so they are not surprised that they are treated with iron money with potion in this way. Their only concern is how effective it will be.

There were no clocks in this era, although Xu Ping felt that he was not used to it, but there was no way for a while. Fortunately, a few officials have tested with Xu Ping a few times, know the steps, and have already set up a leak by themselves, and grasp the time.

Several people present watched for a while, and looked at the pool gurgling and bored, so they each picked up a few iron coins from the ground last time and watched. The remaining iron money here has been specially selected by Xu Ping, and the quality is acceptable.

Because the liquidity is not as good as copper, it is not easy for iron coins to be cast exactly like copper coins, and the iron coins used in Sichuan are larger and heavier than copper coins, and the main purpose is also to be easy to cast.

Holding it in his hand and looking at it for a while, Kou Yang threw an iron coin in his hand to the ground.

"When—long and long—"

The iron coin jumped on the ground and spun around a few times before stopping.

Li Hong and Wang Weizheng hurriedly came over, picked up the iron money on the ground, examined it carefully, and brought it to Kou Yin to discuss.

Kou Xuan didn't want to play this time, but to see if the iron money was strong or not, and whether it would break if it fell to the ground.

In the second year of Taizong's Chunhua, Zhao Anyi, the younger brother of former Prime Minister Zhao Pu, asked for iron money to be cast in Sichuan, and found a craftsman to carefully cast a sample money, which looked very good-looking, and was happily held in front of Emperor Taizong for inspection. As a result, in order to prove its sturdiness, when it fell to the ground, it was all broken, and it was very bad. Although Taizong still recognized his suggestion because of Zhao Anyi's persistence, and gave him a gift to Sichuan to cast iron money, it left a very bad impression on the ministers present at the time.

And Taizong's temper is different from others, and he especially likes to use people with mediocre abilities and loyalty, which is why Zhao Anyi has messed things up again and again, and he has been favored. Today's emperor Zhao Zhen is not this kind of character, and now he has just been in power for a long time and wants to do something, so he must not be as ugly as Zhao Anyi in front of him.

Han Qi's official position was too low, and he couldn't stand with Kou Ying, and Xu Ping and Guo Jian were busy again, so he had to take two copper coins and stand aside, bumping on the wall to see if it was hard.

"Swap pool—"

When the watchman saw that the time was up, he shouted.

Immediately, several officials ran forward, went to the edge of the pool, grabbed the end of the rope and worked together to lift the iron money from the pool.

"Okay" Kou Yingnei was waiting anxiously, and they all came over excitedly.

Xu Ping said: "If you want to use it for a long time, this one still doesn't work, you need to put it in the pool next to it and soak it again." ”

The officials carried the iron money, and methodically turned to the pool next to it, and soaked it again.

Li Hong watched the officials busy, and said: "This black iron coin is indeed a good thing, but it is too troublesome to soak!" ”

Wang Weizheng said with a smile: "It is precisely because it is easy to use that it is so troublesome." When it comes to casting money, I am not afraid of complicated processes, as long as it really works. In this way, it can also prevent private piracy. ”

Kou Ying pointed to a few jars on the shelf and said, "Without Deputy Envoy Xu's secret medicine, where have you heard that iron money will turn black if it is boiled in water?" As long as the recipe for this secret medicine is not spread, there is no fear of folk piracy, which is the biggest benefit of black iron money! ”

Xu Ping wiped the beads of sweat oozing from his forehead and did not interject. The principle of blackening could not be explained to a few people, and he could not explain to a few people the risks of white iron coinage. As long as the value of this iron coin is too high, there will inevitably be high-ranking people who will cast a fake iron coin to come out. Folk craftsmen can't make these kinds of alkali that Xu Ping uses now, but there are always other ways to replace them, such as using hot urine, which can also make steel black. However, that kind of soil method can not guarantee the stability of the quality, but it can be achieved by casting a large number of methods, as long as the value is high and not loss-making.

When the profit reaches a certain level, some people will not hesitate to risk killing their heads, and they will also create countless miracles in the world.

After a complete second steam, the officials and craftsmen took out the iron coins from the pool and laid them out on several wooden sticks that lay flat on the ground. Kou Ying led someone to step forward, carefully observe the iron coin behind the office, and compare it with the iron coin in his hand.

It wasn't until he confirmed that it was the same as the previous iron coin, that Kou Yang straightened up and sighed: "Yes, although the quality of this iron coin is still a little flawed, but it only needs to change the procedure of minting money, and the effectiveness of the secret medicine is undoubted!" ”

Wang Weizheng and Li Hong echoed together, what they were most worried about was that Xu Shen's kind of troubles would happen again, and they would not be able to get their merits in their hands, and they would cause a commotion. Since there is no problem with the process, it can be used on a large scale.

Summoning people to his side, Kou Ying said: "Everyone, the iron money minted by Deputy Xu using the new method is here, in my opinion, it is no different from the black iron money taken out a few days ago, what do you think?" ”

Wang Weizheng and Li Hong said together: "It's really the same, this method is feasible!" ”

Kou Yang nodded: "Since everyone thinks so, the matter will be settled." Deputy Envoy Xu went back to write a recital, and showed it to the people who came to us today, and named it together, and played it jointly, and asked for iron money. ”

Xu Ping hesitated: "Provincial Lord, there is no problem with iron money casting. But if it is to be used in the private sector, how to exchange iron money and copper money, and which states and counties to distribute, should it be decided first? ”

Kou Ying smiled and said: "No need, we just play it, and those things are not the master of our three divisions." When the time comes, it is indispensable for the chief executive to come forward, and the divisions will be assembled, so there is no need to settle it now. You only said in the recital that there is a new law for casting iron money, and as for how to use this new law, I will skip it for now. ”

Seeing that Xu Ping still looked puzzled, Kou Xuan, Wang Weizheng, and Li Hong looked at each other and smiled, pulled Xu Ping aside, and said in a low voice: "If you can't decide on something that can't be decided, someone in the court will naturally come out to discuss, and there will always be a way in the end." You just have to play the new method of casting iron money, and get the credit in your hands. Things in Asari don't always have results, you have to take it one step at a time, you don't need to take everything on yourself. But if you do it, you have to be rewarded, and that's why you can be an official in the court! ”

Xu Ping nodded, and there was some realization in his heart. In other words, Kou Ying and the others can't say how the new iron money will be used in the future, so they don't care about it for now, and then talk about it after they have the credit in hand.

Although Kou Yang has many problems, he is really good to himself, and he helps wholeheartedly. After entering the third division, it is my luck to have such a boss, who has blocked countless troubles in front, and is not greedy for merit, so that I can do something with peace of mind. Since Kou Ying has this heart, he should do some achievements over the years, and he can't live up to him. (To be continued.) )