Primordial: Marrying the Eldest Princess, the Jade Emperor Has Gone Mad!

And so, Chen Fan's story smoothly reached Empress Zhangsun's ears.

"This child truly only cares about the beginning and not the end, using Incense and Fire to command the Demon Race.

He never considered how much Incense and Fire a village of a hundred households could provide.

If it cannot satisfy the appetite of the Demon Race, I fear it will lead to chaos!"

Empress Zhangsun, with her astute mind, instantly grasped the drawbacks of Chen Fan's approach.

A normal adult produces a wisp of Incense and Fire every two to three days without any detriment to themselves.

Exceeding this limit, however, would increase the consumption of vital energy.

If done frequently, a lack of vital energy would lead to the depletion of lifespan.

Emperor Li Er held Empress Zhangsun's hand, reassuring her.

"Guanyin Bi, rest assured, Xuancheng has already taken this into account.

He observed Chen Fan's methods and has already taken corresponding measures.

However, Xuancheng mentioned in his letter that he basically accepts any demon who arrives."

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Empress Zhangsun immediately understood Li Shimin's concerns.

Once demons awaken their sentience, their vital energy transforms into demonic energy.

Their innate talents are then developed.

If trained properly, one demon could be worth ten.

Under Shuoli Khan of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate, there was a legion of Wolf Demons.

Relying on the deterrence of this legion, Shuoli roamed the northern grasslands with great might.

Chen Fan's actions, in Li Shimin's view, were the source of potential chaos.

If Zhao Family Village could not sustain so many demons.

Then, dozens of rampaging demons would inevitably cause immense losses, potentially even displacing tens of thousands of civilians.

It was only because Wei Zheng repeatedly assured him that Chen Fan had capable individuals assisting him.

Otherwise, what awaited Chen Fan now would not be a heavenly envoy bestowing rewards, but the Tiance Army to quell a rebellion!

"With Wei Zheng there, I trust he won't let that child act recklessly.

Besides, didn't Wei Zheng say that the child lacks literate personnel under him?

Your Majesty should grant his wish and dispatch some scholarly troops to assist.

That child is clever; if he can create one or two more tools similar to the Qu Yuan Plow, it would be beneficial to Your Majesty and the Great Tang!"

Empress Zhangsun understood Li Shimin's intentions and spoke her proposal.

Li Shimin both admired Chen Fan's intelligence and talent, and was wary of his unrestrained character.

A person who attempts to create a world where humans and demons coexist peacefully.

Is either a great sage or an unparalleled hero!

As the two at the pinnacle of power in the Great Tang, they never considered.

The possibility that Chen Fan simply believed demons were cheaper and more convenient to use.

"It is Guanyin Bi's keen insight!"

Li Shimin's eyes lit up. As an emperor, even with Li Shimin's broadmindedness.

He still harbored suspicions towards those he could not control.

If he could legitimately embed his own people among Chen Fan's subordinates.

Then, no matter what Chen Fan decided in the future, he would not escape his grasp.

"However, if Your Majesty sends people to that child, and he commits any wrongdoing in the future.

Your Majesty will likely bear some responsibility, be careful not to be impeached by Wei Zheng!"

Empress Zhangsun playfully teased Li Shimin with a smile, causing him to laugh heartily.

"So that's where you were waiting for me. Fine, it is I who have taken advantage of Chen Fan.

As long as he does not rebel in the future, I will bear responsibility for any issues that arise, so what!"

Emperor Li Er, completely unaware of the significant trap he had just fallen into, said magnanimously.

He then immediately ordered someone to deliver an imperial decree, granting Chen Fan additional rewards.

"But who should be dispatched!"

Initially, Li Shimin believed that having Wei Zheng overseeing things there was sufficient.

However, once troops were dispatched, Wei Zheng would be unsuitable.

Wei Zheng was a loyal minister, and thus would absolutely not get involved with the army.

But if the person leading the army was of lower status than Wei Zheng, it would cause many inconveniences.

"Chengqian has been studying diligently recently and can mediate between civil and military affairs. Why not send him?"

Empress Zhangsun's eyes flickered, and she sighed inwardly.

Li Shimin had just ascended the throne, and the Crown Prince and the Prince of Yue already showed signs of rivalry.

Li Chengqian and Li Tai were both sons of Empress Zhangsun.

She naturally did not wish for the two to contend.

In Li Shimin's view, this was merely a minor conflict between brothers.

But Empress Zhangsun saw further, not wanting her two sons to completely fight each other.

Therefore, the only way was to directly nip Li Tai's little scheme in the bud from the very beginning.

Otherwise, no matter what happened in the future, she would lose one of her sons.

"Chengqian? That is indeed suitable!"

Li Shimin didn't think much of it. As an emperor, and a historically famous one at that.

Li Shimin did not care at all about Li Chengqian developing his own influence.

He was confident that no matter how Li Chengqian grew, he could not surpass him.

"Guards, draft an imperial edict, ordering Crown Prince Li Chengqian..."

Zhao Family Village, Wei Zheng, panting heavily, ran over anxiously.

"You said this thing can produce steel?"

Wei Zheng looked at the mound-like object in front of Chen Fan, his eyes filled with shock.

He had originally thought that Chen Fan creating the Qu Yuan Plow was merely an accidental spark of inspiration.

After observing for a few days, he returned to Qingshi Town to continue investigating the Incense and Fire case.

He only left two guards in Zhao Family Village to prevent any accidents.

Who knew that this morning, a guard reported that Chen Fan was preparing to smelt steel.

This was utter nonsense!

But Wei Zheng dared not ignore it, so he ran over without even eating breakfast.

"Yes, the farm tools made from cast iron are too brittle, so I'm preparing to make some steel!"

Chen Fan replied with a calm expression, and the veins on Wei Zheng's forehead twitched.

Listen to what he's saying!

What did he mean by "preparing to make some steel"? Did he think steel was like cabbage?

That you could just bury some dirt and grow it!

"Are you sure this can really be made?"

Chapter Forty-Two: Merit and Karmic Debt, Half the Sky, Nezha is Confused!

Wei Zheng looked at the blast furnace that resembled a primitive kiln, with two windows on it.

He looked left and right, still somewhat skeptical.

"Young Master Chen, can this really refine steel?"

Steel is different from iron. High-quality steel is not easy to forge.

When it comes to cast iron, any blacksmith with a little skill can find some iron ore.