The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 25 Zhang Dehui's Careful Thoughts

"The eldest son said."

Zhang Dehui cupped his hands in the direction of the city.

The power of a fox and a tiger is also power.

The owners of the coal mine immediately dared not speak any more, and looked at Zhang Dehui quietly, but their eyes were not very good-looking.

They all hated Zhang Dehui's villainous face and dared not speak out.

I hate why it's not me.

Zhang Dehui enjoyed this feeling very much.

"In the future, regardless of the common people or the ironworks, it will be an inevitable trend to replace firewood with coal."

"Think about it, everyone. There are fewer and fewer trees in Beiping Mansion, and they will be used up in a few years."

"What if there is no firewood? No, we still have to use coal."

Zhang Dehui explained the eldest son's theories, the analysis of the future market, and the gap in the market's demand for coal, etc., in detail.

All the people present were in the coal business.

Regardless of what Zhang Dehui said was true or not, everyone felt more or less at ease when someone affirmed the prospects of their own industry.

people.

I like to listen to good words, the truth that never changes.

"People are used to using firewood, and it is not easy to change."

The advantages and disadvantages of coal are obvious. In comparison, the common people are more willing to use firewood.

"So this time I invite everyone to come here. Apart from letting everyone take a look at the steam engine, there is one more thing to open your eyes."

Zhang Dehui made a fool of himself.

I see.

One guy is carrying an "iron barrel", and the other guy is holding a wooden plank on which several pieces of coal made into cylinders are stacked.

The iron bucket is not exactly an iron bucket, but the inner ring is made of clay.

The coal is also strangely made, with many holes, reminiscent of a honeycomb.

A few guys started to demonstrate how to use it.

"This thing is called a coal stove. It is made of clay. The cost is extremely low. If ordinary people are willing to work hard, they can make it at home."

"This thing is called honeycomb, and it is made of coal and clay inside."

A guy explained in detail.

As soon as I said this, some people became dissatisfied.

"Isn't it adulterated, it will smash the signboard, and my family will not do this kind of thing like giving birth to a son without an ass hole."

Some mine owners cursed loudly, even in the face of Zhang Dehui, they no longer hesitated.

The rest joined in.

The ancients were very famous.

This is the case in every industry.

It's not that they are morally good, but that the environment persecutes them.

They are doing local business, and the people in their hometown know them well. As long as they make a good reputation, even if they work twice as hard in the future, they will not be able to make up for it.

"What are you in a hurry for? It's not too late to talk after listening."

Zhang Dehui suppressed everyone's voices.

He didn't have such prestige in the past, but he pretended to be a tiger and a dog to rely on people's power. People didn't care about his face, so they had to worry about the Yan Palace.

"Go on, don't panic."

Hearing the owner's words, the man managed to remain calm. The appearance of the mine owner just now frightened him.

Don't look at the current mine owner's reasoning, it's not like this usually.

"The addition of clay is not fake, but can delay the burning speed of honeycomb coal. It used to burn out in a cup of tea, but now it can burn for more than half an hour."

understood.

They are all in this business, even if it is the owner, they will understand the truth.

Only this one.

Regardless of whether you mix clay or not, you can turn the coal that can only be burned for a cup of tea into a coal that can be burned for more than half an hour, which will attract people to buy it.

"Will it affect the firepower?"

New concerns have been raised.

"This is the damper." The man pointed to a hole under the coal stove, and explained: "Open the damper completely, and the firepower will be very strong, no worse than firewood."

"After cooking, the briquettes that have not been burned out can be used to cover the damper, and the remaining fire can be used to boil water, avoiding waste."

Hot water can be used for bathing, making tea and so on.

In the past, we didn't dare to use firewood at will. We need to save it, so we can save as much as we can.

"The increase of clay not only reduces the cost of briquettes, but also makes the coal more resistant to burning, and brings other conveniences."

"If you use honeycomb coal, the cost of use is cheaper than buying firewood."

"It can be ignited directly, and it is convenient to use."

"When the damper is fully open, the temperature at the furnace mouth is extremely high. Put one or two pieces of honeycomb coal and it can burn for an hour. The key is low price, and the cost of making honeycomb coal is also low."

Zhang Dehui carefully counted the benefits of briquettes.

Honeycomb briquettes and coal stoves can not only sell money, but also double the demand for coal.

New things that conform to things, even if there are some twists and turns, will gradually be accepted by people and integrated into mainstream society.

And behind it is the support of the largest local snake in Beiping Prefecture.

"How much do these two things sell for?"

A businessman asked with concern.

Zhang Dehui was able to invite them here, and they would look at the Buddha's face as well as the monk's face, no one dared to refuse Yan Wangfu.

And both of those things do have benefits.

"You make your own and sell them."

Zhang Dehui felt distressed and said proudly.

"really?"

Only then did the businessmen show their real interest and asked for details.

Coal mine owners have their own outlets.

Relying on their own coal mines to produce briquettes, no one can beat them in terms of business costs.

"Young Master Yan Wang said that this item is related to people's livelihood, so all businesses can imitate it and sell it."

"What is the eldest son planning?"

A businessman didn't believe that the nobleman was so kind, so he didn't want to ask back.

But as soon as his words fell, the people around showed contempt in their eyes.

Of course it's a steam engine.

Good guy.

One steam engine is 300 taels of silver, ten is 3000 taels.

Zhifangshan mining area purchases all steam engines.

Not much to mention.

According to Zhang Dehui's observations and inferences, there must be a hundred steam engines to meet the needs of the Fangshan mining area.

How much silver is this?
A full 3 taels.

And the whole of Beiping Prefecture.

In the future, the entire Daming will be sold.

The more the accounts become clearer.

Many people knew about this business, and Zhang Dehui was a shareholder, otherwise, how could this person be so caring.

It is one thing to show filial piety to noble people, but it is another thing to sell yourself to noble people.

this deal.

Zhang Dehui did not lose money, but made a lot of money.

Many people are jealous.

But dare not grab it.

This steam engine that pumps water is nothing new.

Most of the parts can be made by even ordinary blacksmiths, but the steam vessel is a bit difficult.

But taking it apart, according to what the craftsman said, it's not too difficult.

It is not difficult to imitate.

But who dares?

They don't know if the rest of the provincial government dare or not, but no one in Beiping Mansion would dare to imitate the things of King Yan Mansion.

People can only envy Zhang Dehui for this business.

If there was no Prince Yan's Mansion, they would have started imitating it with Zhang Dehui's name alone.

"Boss Zhang's family."

A businessman finally couldn't help it.

"Steam engine business, should outsiders buy shares?"

Zhang Dehui was furious.

OK.

Create wealth for them yourself, and they also seek their own property!

A pack of wolves with a heart like a wolf!

"Of course not!"

Zhang Dehui spoke righteously and sternly warned everyone, even directly vetoing the ideas of the businessmen for Zhu Gaochi.

He must respect the eldest son.

These people are villains.

He has to protect the eldest son, and not let the eldest son be misled by these people.

Honeycomb and coal stoves are also profitable.

Unexpectedly, if the eldest son said no, he would not.

The nobleman still doesn't understand business.

(End of this chapter)