Chapter 94 Snowflake Salt Appears!
Upon hearing this, the craftsmen stopped their work and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

They hurriedly straightened their clothes, lined up in an orderly manner, walked quickly out of the workshop and came to the courtyard!

Ying Zheng was seen dressed in imperial robes, riding in a chariot with dignity and solemnity.

His eyes were deep and sharp as he scanned everyone present.

The craftsmen knelt on the ground one after another and shouted in unison: "Greetings to His Majesty! Long live His Majesty!"

The sound was so loud that it reverberated over the sky above the Minister of Works.

Ying Zheng nodded slightly, signaling everyone to stand up.

His eyes swept through the crowd and finally stopped on Ye Chi.

"Ye Qing, please show us your refining method as soon as possible!" Ying Zheng's voice revealed an eagerness and expectation that was difficult to conceal.

Hearing this, everyone looked up.

However, when they saw Ye Chi, they couldn't help but widen their eyes in shock!!

This person...actually walked down from His Majesty's carriage? !

How can this be? !
For a moment, everyone's hearts were filled with confusion and shock.

Ye Chi was seen with his hands behind his back, walking calmly in front of everyone.

He looked around and then began to make arrangements: "Master craftsmen, please prepare ten bronze tripods, a thousand kilograms of wood, and a hundred kilograms of green salt..."

He described in detail the required materials and quantities, and asked the craftsmen to prepare everything needed to refine refined salt!
The craftsmen looked at each other in silence for a moment, with doubts in their hearts.

Green salt?

This ordinary thing has always been used only for war horses. Why is it suddenly so important today? !

Are we preparing for war?
However, even if they were preparing for war, they wouldn't have the Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Fusu, or even His Majesty come to watch in person, right? !

Although they were full of doubts, the craftsmen did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

They acted quickly and prepared the necessary green salt and other materials according to Ye Chi's instructions.

For a while, the Shaozu Mansion became busy, and everyone was busy with the preliminary preparations for refining green salt.

Ye Chi stood aside, directing everyone calmly.

His eyes were deep and firm, and he seemed to have everything planned out for him.

Ying Zheng and others stood aside, eagerly watching every move of Ye Chi and the craftsmen.

Their hearts are filled with anticipation and excitement!
Ying Zheng rubbed his hands anxiously, and asked Ye Chi from time to time: "Ye Qing, how long will it take? Can this refined salt really be refined?!"

Ye Chi smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, please be patient, I have a wonderful solution."

His voice revealed confidence and determination, which convinced Ying Zheng and others.

Finally, under everyone's expectations and attention, the preliminary preparations were completed.

Ye Chi took a deep breath, walked to the kiln entrance and lit the wood.

The firelight illuminated his face, making him look unusually resolute and confident.

He knew that this moment was also crucial to him.

The flames began to burn fiercely!!

The craftsmen have already prepared everything properly, including copper tripods, firewood, green salt and other items. They can start refining refined salt as soon as Ye Chi gives the order.

Ye Chi looked around and saw that everyone was ready, so he put his hands behind his back and ordered in a deep voice: "Crush the green salt!!"

There was an unquestionable majesty in his voice, which made the craftsmen feel refreshed!
Upon hearing this, the craftsmen immediately took action.

They took out the stone mortar and pestle that had been prepared long ago, poured the green salt into the stone mortar, and then waved the stone pestle and began to crush the green salt vigorously.

"Bang, bang, bang..." The sound of the stone pestle hitting the stone mortar was crisp and powerful, echoing above the Minister of Works.

The craftsmen moved skillfully and quickly, and in a short while, the green salt was crushed into small pieces.

Ye Chi stood aside, watching the craftsmen's work closely.

Seeing that the green salt had been crushed almost completely, he nodded slightly, signaling everyone to proceed to the next step.

At the same time, the newly lit wood crackled in the flames, and the craftsmen held iron rods and kept turning the wood to ensure that each piece was heated evenly.

In the light of the fire, their figures appeared exceptionally busy, yet revealing a sense of orderly beauty!

Gradually, the wood was burned into red charcoal.

The craftsmen carefully used tongs to pick out the charcoal fire and put it into the charcoal basin that had been prepared in advance.

Suddenly, a burst of hot air blew towards me, bringing with it the unique fragrance of wood!
Seeing that the charcoal was ready, Ye Chi said, "Pour the green salt into the cauldron and boil it!"

The craftsmen were inspired when they heard this, and took out the crushed green salt and evenly spread it into the copper tripod. Then, they adjusted the heat and began to boil the green salt.

The flame licked the bottom of the pot, and the green salt slowly melted in the pot, making a "sizzling" sound!

The craftsmen held long spoons and constantly stirred the green salt in the cauldron to ensure that it was heated evenly.

Their movements were skillful and powerful, as if they were playing an ancient piece of music...

As time went by, the green salt in the cauldron gradually became thicker!

Ye Chi stood aside and nodded with satisfaction.

He knew that the refining of refined salt had taken a crucial step.

Ye Chi's eyes were as sharp as torches, closely watching the craftsmen's every move!
Seeing that the green salt was cooked properly, he continued to order without hesitation: "Throw the charcoal into the copper tripod!!"

When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned, their confusion evident in their words.

Fusu, Li Si and others looked at each other and saw the confusion in each other's eyes.

The charcoal that was just burned is not used to make a fire?
Is it used for cooking?
They all stretched their necks at the same time and looked into the bronze tripod, wanting to find out what was inside.

Even Ying Zheng couldn't suppress his curiosity and stepped forward to see this mysterious scene clearly.

Although the craftsmen were confused, they did not slow down at all.

They quickly threw the charcoal they had prepared earlier into the bronze tripod.

As the charcoal fell into the bronze tripod, a slight "hissing" sound suddenly came from the bronze tripod, as if it was the melody of the charcoal and green salt blending together.

Everyone stared with bated breath, only to see the charcoal slowly floating in the bronze tripod, gradually emitting wisps of black gas.

The black gas diffused in the copper tripod, absorbing and entangled with the impurities in the green salt!
As time went by, the black gas became thicker, while the green salt in the copper tripod gradually became clear and transparent...

This scene amazed everyone!!
They watched helplessly as the impurities originally mixed in the green salt were absorbed by the charcoal one by one, as if they were purified by a mysterious force.

Fusu and Li Si looked at each other, their eyes full of shock and admiration!!

Ying Zheng stared at the bronze tripod intently, his eyes were burning, and there was a bright light in his eyes!
However, at this time, Ye Chi looked solemn, staring closely at the changes in the bronze tripod.

Seeing that the time was right, he decisively ordered: "Take out the green salt and dry it!!"

The craftsmen immediately took action. They carefully used special tools to scoop the green salt out of the bronze tripod and spread it evenly on the clean cloth that had been prepared.

The green salt slowly spreads out on the cloth, crystal clear and sparkling with alluring light!
Then, Ye Chi ordered again: "Keep smashing!"

The craftsmen did not dare to delay and quickly collected the dried green salt, put it into the stone mortar again, and waved the stone pestle to pound it vigorously.

After some hard work, the green salt was pounded into a finer powder again.

After repeating this operation several times, the impurities in the green salt are removed little by little under the magical adsorption effect of charcoal!

Every time of refining, the green salt becomes purer and more flawless!

With the final careful refining, an amazing picture slowly emerged from the bronze tripod.

The craftsmen opened their eyes wide, not daring to blink for fear of missing this historic moment.

Their faces gradually showed expressions of surprise and joy, as if they had finally found a sweet rain after a long drought, or as if they had met a soulmate in desperation.

They saw the birth of refined salt with their own eyes, and their shock was beyond words!!

Finally, when the last trace of impurities was absorbed by the charcoal, what was left in the copper tripod was refined salt that was as white as snow and as fine as powder!

The craftsmen were stunned. They looked at each other in silence, only the shock and ecstasy in their eyes silently communicated each other.

"It's done! It's really done!" I don't know who shouted first, breaking the moment of silence!
Immediately, cheers and shouts of joy rang out one after another, and the craftsmen hugged each other tightly and cried with joy.

Fusu and Li Si stood there in a daze, dumbfounded by the amazing sight before them, as if they were in a dream!
The snow-white and crystal clear refined salt shone with extraordinary brilliance in their eyes, as if it was a treasure bestowed by nature!
"This... is this really refined salt?" Fusu murmured to himself, his voice revealing irrepressible excitement.

Li Si clenched his hands, his eyes flashing with excitement, as if he saw infinite possibilities for the future of the Qin Dynasty.

As an important official in the court, he was knowledgeable and experienced, but he had never seen such pure and flawless refined salt!
And Ying Zheng was so excited that he couldn't control himself.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner shock, but he couldn't hide the ecstasy in his eyes!
He knew very well that this moment would be forever engraved in the history of the Qin Empire and become an important milestone in promoting the prosperity of the empire! !
Everyone gathered around and vied to see this rare refined salt!
They talked a lot and marveled at the scene, as if they were in a magical new world.

The texture of refined salt is delicate and smooth, and its color is pure white like snow. Compared with the previous green salt, it is completely different.

Fusu couldn't help but reach out and touch the refined salt. The delicate touch made him exclaim in amazement: "It's amazing! The texture and color of this refined salt are simply unparalleled in the world!"

Li Si also nodded and agreed, "Indeed! Lord Ye is truly a god! He was able to come up with such a wonderful method to refine refined salt. It is truly a miracle! A miracle has come, Your Majesty!!"

Ying Zheng stood in front of everyone with his hands behind his back and his head held high.

He gazed at the refined salt with deep eyes, his heart filled with infinite longing for the future.

He knew that with the help of this refined salt, the future of Daqin would be even more brilliant! !

(End of this chapter)