Hongwu Survival Guide

Chapter 225
After Zhu Yuan finished his lunch, he returned to the small hall in the Westinghouse. He Xuan quickly brought Jin Sanhu and Zhong He over.

The two steam engine manufacturing teams are currently still in the two small courtyards to the southwest of the Pingzhang Mansion. However, a new site has been determined recently, which is still around Xuanwu Lake, at the southern foot of the Shogunate Mountain to the north.

Zhu Yuan had considered building a workshop on Cuizhou in the east before, and had people do the construction. However, because things changed too fast, the steam engine was built very early, and Cuizhou seemed too small to formally build a larger factory. .

Because of this, Zhu Yuan remembered what happened in the morning.

Tao An mentioned that Daming National University, which was restructured from Guozixue, will be located west of Hongshan on the north shore of Xuanwu Lake, plus Jinling University will be located east of Hongshan, and Houhu Medical College will be located at the southern foot of Hongshan.In addition, there are three papermaking workshops selected by Wei Zan on the banks of the river at the northern foot of Mount Shogunate, as well as the glass workshop and crystal workshop in charge of Qiao Wang, and the pen workshop in charge of Lu Yu...

Now, there is a mechanical factory again.

Zhu Yuan thinks that in the future, the surrounding area of ​​Xuanwu Lake can be built into a complex of industrial zone and university zone.

Ok.

This combination may be called 'Science and Technology City'.

After all, let alone steam engines, other things such as glass are also 'high technology'.

Zhong He and Jin Sanhu greeted each other as usual after entering the door, and they were still like the two Wei Zan before, refusing to sit down on the other side of the small case by the window in front of Zhu Yuan, and couldn't help but think about ordering to open a place here later. A conference room, a long table, farther apart, with clear priorities, so there won't be too many scruples about superiority and inferiority.

The two refused to sit down, and Zhu Yuan didn't force it, and directly talked about the business: "The ancestors have approved the establishment of Daming Machinery Group, which is the third-grade specification, but there will be no chief officer for the time being, and I will take charge. You two, I have recently considered , they are not merged into one, they are all the seven grades given by the ancestors, equal to each other, and each family does its own thing, which can also form competition and urge progress, um... Remember here, the competition must be benign, and the competition must be benign. Quickly make a product, and who makes a better product, and things like that, understand?"

"My lord, this is for sure."

"I will live up to the entrustment of the adults, and the younger brother and brother Zhong also cherish each other."

The two pledged together.

Zhu Yuan nodded in satisfaction, and reminded Jin Sanhu: "I'm already an official of the court, so I'm going to be dismissed."

Jin Sanhu bowed a little flatteringly: "Adults are kind to the young ones, and the young ones will always be a villain in front of the adults, and it doesn't matter if you don't call it a low official."

"The attitude is good, but the rules are still required," Zhu Yuan smiled, and said: "And, if you get used to it, you and I may be impeached if you leak your words in front of outsiders."

Only then did Jin Sanhu agree.

Zhu Yuan pushed the plan reviewed by His Majesty the Emperor: "This... well, it's not appropriate to give it to you directly. I also want to keep a file. In this way, I will have someone transcribe two copies later. The content is written by me. There is still the ancestor's approval later, I hope you will implement it seriously. Here, I will explain some other things."

The two listened attentively.

Zhu Yuan sorted it out and said: "Under the Daming Machinery Group, you respectively set up Jinling Machinery No. You are the manager of the second factory, this is the bottom line, after all, you still have to rely on the product to speak. If you can’t do well, I will set up the third factory, the fourth factory, the fifth factory, and the sixth factory in the future.”

The two felt the pressure.

Zhu Yuan looked at their expressions, and continued: "Let's talk about the establishment, the steam machine is related to the future of Ming Dynasty, so the ancestors approved the scale of the first batch of 5000 craftsmen I proposed, and each of you has 2500 quotas. However, these 2500 people are not random. To recruit, only craftsmen with certain manufacturing skills can join, and you also need to be responsible for training them into qualified mechanical craftsmen. Therefore, this matter will not be completed overnight. In the next three years, this is a three-year plan that the imperial court is planning In three years, you can gradually recruit the full number of people and train them all. I also made it clear that after three years, when you have recruited all the people, and then make a few finished steam engines that can be mass-produced, then you should at least It is the level of doctors in each department to be able to be promoted to the fifth rank. In the future, whether you can go further depends on the situation. Anyway, if you do well, you are all third ranks, and it is not impossible."

When the two heard the end, they excitedly looked forward to it, and while reassuring again and again, they couldn't help but think in their hearts.

Jin Sanhu hesitated briefly, and mentioned one thing: "Master, there are... too many people, and I'm afraid... the lower officials can't handle it, I don't know if I can... The lower officials are saying that the lower officials are bold, and I heard that the candidates for the imperial examinations are in trouble. ..."

Seeing Jin Sanhu's stumbling appearance, Zhu Yuan understood what he meant, and before the other party finished speaking, he took the initiative to say: "Yes, I will personally ask a group of scholars for you, and, in the future, Jinling University and Industrial University Mechanical students from other colleges and universities will definitely work under your hands. Heh, regarding this, my request is that you don’t feel inferior because you are born in a craftsman’s family, and you don’t feel inferior in front of scholars, but you can’t be afraid of others being too good Just suppress the other party. Remember, you are no longer mere craftsmen, but court officials. While manufacturing steam engines, you also have a duty, which is to make good use of your subordinates. Even if you get credit for your achievements, you will still be closely promoted in the future."

Having said that, Zhu Yuan thought for a while, and added with a smile: "Just like me, you asked me to build those exquisite parts. I can't do it. At most, I can draw some drawings for you. But I can use you skilled craftsmen. Well, I have merit. After the demonstration last time, my ancestors gave me a first-rank title of Ronglu doctor. Similarly, as a superior in the future, your ability will no longer be decisive, but your heart will be the key. You have to understand The principle of 'the superior labors others' should not be petty."

"Your official, please remember your lord's instruction."

"Xiaguan remembers. My lord, you went to the stars and descended to earth that day, how can Xiaguan compare?"

When Zhu Yuan heard this, he was a little curious, not knowing which star he was according to the folk rumors.

Wen Quxing's words are too clichéd.

I didn’t ask any boring questions, and continued: “One more thing, about the treatment of craftsmen, it is mentioned in the document. Let me say that it was approved by the ancestors in person. One stone, in addition, resettlement communities will be built uniformly and real estate will be distributed. Moreover, this is just the beginning. If they do well in the future, they will be promoted. In short, different management levels, different craftsman levels, and different salaries. To put it bluntly Now, this is to encourage everyone to make progress, and I will personally watch the detailed rules and gradually formulate and improve them."

In the government-run papermaking workshop, the monthly salary of ordinary craftsmen is only six buckets of rice. Zhu Yuan felt very satisfied with Jian Wu when he saw it a few days ago.Now, the monthly salary of craftsmen in machinery factories has been raised to one stone, which is equal to the treatment of military households, and they don't have to go to battle to kill the enemy. One can imagine its attractiveness.

Zhong He and Jin Sanhu were a little surprised when they heard what Zhu Yuan said.

After a little hesitation, Jin Sanhu said: "My lord, one shi per month is...isn't that too much?"

Zhong He followed suit.

The two are not low-level craftsmen, but they know the bottom level very well.

Not to mention the common poverty-stricken artisan households who are like slaves in this era, but farmers, such as a tenant farmer with a family of five, renting 30 mu of land, assuming that the yield per mu is two stones, which belongs to the upper-middle-level fields in the south of the Yangtze River, and the land rent ratio therefore also varies. High, based on 18% calculation, the family can only get [-] shi of grain in one year.

This does not take into account the cost of farming itself, the difference in years, and other tax and corvee expenses.

Of course, reality cannot be ignored.

As a result, a family of five, with a seemingly good harvest of 18 stones, could not satisfy food and clothing at all.The long-term "making ends meet" is the daily state of the bottom farmers in this era. The tenant farmers often default on the main family, and finally use Xi'er to pay off the debt.

In comparison, for the same family of five, if there is a laborer who can become a craftsman in this machinery factory, 1 shi of rice grain per month will be 12 shi a year, and the income will be guaranteed in drought and flood, and other taxes and corvees will be exempted. One person pays, and the rest of the family can find another way to make a living to subsidize the family. In that case, that kind of life is very nourishing to think about.

Zhu Yuan also understood why the two felt too much. If he was a former capitalist, he would agree very much.

Now, with different standpoints, the angle of thinking about things is naturally different, so I shook my head and said: "Compared with the future represented by the steam engine, I think a stone of grain per month for basic craftsmen is still less. It's just that it's not suitable to give more now. Speaking of this, I want to remind you that in the future, the craftsman Lumi will inevitably be in the hands of both of you. My request is, don’t be greedy, and give the craftsman as much as you want. Otherwise, I won’t say what will happen. You can think about it yourself I'm still saying what I said just now, if you do things well, in the future, there will be high-ranking officials and rich children and grandchildren, and no one will be missing."

Speaking of this, Zhu Yuan paused, remembered something, and said with a smile: "About this, it reminds me of another truth I told someone earlier. Stretching out your hand to be greedy will not only consume your own wealth and future in advance, but also consume the share of your descendants. No matter how much you regret it, or want to turn back, it’s impossible.”

Zhong He and Jin Sanhu reassured again, still looking trembling.

At least at the moment, both of them listened very well, and were even a little frightened.

After talking about this, Zhu Yuan thought for a while, and more detailed rules are in the document in front of him. There were no more for a while, so he concluded: "Anyway, three things. First, do a good job of each of them, and healthy competition , I guarantee that you have a bright future; secondly, you must have an open mind and be good at employing people. Finally, control your hands and don’t be greedy. That’s all, do you understand?”

The two bowed their hands together and once again solemnly agreed

When the two of them straightened up, Zhu Yuan clicked on the document in front of him again: "After copying it, I will send someone to give it to you. Next, the first thing you need to do is to select more manpower as soon as possible, and build the factory at the foot of the shogunate mountain first." , If you need anything, no matter who or what you are, please contact General Zuosi. If you encounter problems that cannot be solved, or if someone makes things difficult and excuses, you can come to me directly. Hmm... also now, do you have any problems recently, just tell me?"

Both shook their heads.

"That's it," Zhu Yuan got up to see off the guests: "Everyone go to work."

The two saluted again, and Jin Sanhu stopped Zhu Yuan from moving: "Your Excellency, just sit down, and I will take my leave."

"It's just about to take a nap, so I can't lie down here," Zhu Yuan signaled to the outside: "Let's go."

(End of this chapter)