The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 46 Preliminary Research on Railway
Zhu Gaochi's office was specially decorated by craftsmen according to his heart.

After a thin copper door is pushed open, one can see an open space, and green plants are placed beside the windows, which makes the simple and elegant office look relaxed and happy.

On the north side is a desk with huanghuali, with cushions on the chairs, which is where Zhu Gaochi works; on the right is a desk and two rows of round stools, where many people discuss.

Similar to office places, high-ranking officials will deliberately choose elegant names, such as halls or halls, and low-ranking officials are called "fang", "廨", etc.

And the sign Zhu Gaochi asked people to put up is more straightforward, the boss's office.

He finally has his own office.

A relief from obsession, but also a kind of psychological comfort. The sense of familiarity makes him feel real, instead of waking up every day feeling like a dream.

Zhu Gaochi sat on the round stool of the table, and the others did not dare to sit, and he did not force them, allowing them to stand.

Didn't I often do this before, the boss sat while he stood.

The eight-level and third-class craftsman system is to improve the treatment of craftsmen, so that craftsmen can regard the factory as their home, a place where craftsmen feel they can live and work.

Give them a stable environment and encourage them to concentrate on doing things.

But it also has another meaning, giving craftsmen the motivation to learn actively and improve technology to get higher salaries.

In the hands of Wansan, something changed. He subconsciously used this system to monopolize the means of factory technology.

Since you want craftsmen to create inventions, of course you must pay attention, not only materially, but also spiritually.

If everyone is afraid of themselves, oppressed, and feels that their lives are precarious, how can they have the motivation to invent.

It is necessary to blame Wansan for his mistakes, but not make him afraid.One's own identity is an advantage, but also has disadvantages.

So Zhu Gaochi told Wan San in a gentle tone: "Only those who can figure out the steam engine alone like a master master can be designated as an eighth-level craftsman, and the requirement for a seventh-level craftsman is to be able to improve inventions, such as improving the parts of the steam engine. It is more efficient, and then it is a sixth-level craftsman."

As soon as the eldest son finished speaking, before Wan San could respond, his three apprentices' faces turned red.

According to Eldest Young Master's request, he really can only be a sixth-level craftsman, but people say he should be a seventh-level craftsman, and he himself thinks so.

Satisfied in the factory, although he didn't say anything, his recent behavior can completely regard himself as a seventh-level craftsman.

"Of course, I believe Master Xiao Wang will be able to improve the steam engine very quickly, and even have his own invention." Seeing the expression of apprentice Wan Sansan, Zhu Gaochi quickly gave a few words of relief.

After relieving the stiff atmosphere just now, Zhu Gaochi continued: "As long as someone creates a new technology, not only can he become a seventh-level or eighth-level craftsman, but he can also obtain a patent, which is similar to the patent of a steam engine."

Eighth-level craftsmen earn ten taels of silver a month, and when they bring out their apprentices, they will also receive subsidies, at least 200 taels of silver a year.

Wansan also has a patent fee of five taels of silver for each steam engine, which brought him nearly 2000 taels in just a few months.

If you want status, you need status, and if you want money, you have money. This is the example Zhu Gaochi deliberately set up to make craftsmen envy Wan San.When people have envy in their hearts, they will subconsciously imitate Wan San.

Even if Wansan earned 1 taels of silver a year, Zhu Gaochi would not be jealous.Because I earn more, and what I want is not just money.

"Master, do you understand what we think?" Zhu Gaochi looked seriously at Wansan, the official master craftsman who passed through the Beiping Prefecture Iron and Steel Works.

Veteran craftsman Hu Wansan nodded embarrassingly, wanted to say something, but felt unable to speak.

The nobleman has nothing to blame for him, anyone who judges will say that the nobleman treats him well, these past few months have been like a dream.

The old craftsman didn't know how to spend the 2000 taels of silver at home. He had never seen so much money in his life.

Zhu Gaochi reassured again: "We firmly believe in the craftsmanship of the master. From now on, we will have to trouble the master for the affairs of the factory and entrust the master to the master."

"Should be, should be." It was already his habit for Wansan to remain vigilant in front of nobles.

"Lao Jiu stay, you all go out to work." With a wave of his hand, Zhu Gaochi left the young Lao Jiu behind.

Wansan's disciples have gotten used to seeing nobles treat Lao Jiu special.

The master liked the younger brother since he was a child, he was the harshest and scolded the younger brother the most, but everyone knew that the master valued the younger brother the most.

The same is true when meeting noble people, whether it is the third child or the fifth child, their status in front of noble people is not as good as that of the quiet little Jiu.

After everyone left, Zhu Gaochi also breathed a sigh of relief.

His status is too high, and he is different from ordinary bosses. He must pay attention to his tone when speaking to craftsmen, otherwise he will easily frighten others.

"You sit."

Lao Jiu didn't know if he was young or really didn't know the seriousness, but when he heard what the eldest son said, he actually sat down on his buttocks.

Zhu Gaochi needs an innovative talent like Xiao Jiu, who can take the initiative to draw inferences from one instance.

The advent of the steam engine is not so simple, and the placement in the mine also needs to be explored. Xiaojiu can not only provide many ideas, but also broaden his horizons and spread his thinking.

The pumped water was introduced into the ditches, which not only solved the drainage problem of the mine, but also benefited the water supply of Beiping Prefecture.

Although Wansan has abilities, he is too old to accept new ideas. To be precise, he is a bit stubborn.

His apprentices also follow him. They are very rigorous in technology, will not easily try to change, and meticulously implement the requirements of the master.

"About the railway we mentioned earlier, how are you thinking?" Zhu Gaochi asked with concern.

The engineering team has been established. Although there is no construction experience yet, many foremen have been hired to take over the work outside.

Not building the railway, of course, but assisting in the installation of steam engines and leveling the land for new mines.

When the team is well-organized, they will start to build the railway.

But how to build the railway, what materials to use, and the problems that will be encountered all need to be fully considered.

Wansan was able to make a steam engine based on his own theory and with the help of his profound technology, but Wansan seemed a bit struggling for the railway, which required more unfamiliar technology.

On the contrary, Lao Jiu put forward many opinions, such as too many goods loaded in the truck, which will cause the disadvantages of subsidence of the foundation, and the goods are too heavy, whether the horse can move when going uphill or downhill, and whether it can be controlled, etc. wait.

"The railway has a lot of requirements on the terrain. It may be difficult to completely solve the terrain problem in a short time." Lao Jiu shook his head.

Transportation has always been a big problem in the mine, and it is a bottleneck of the mine. Traditionally, it is carried by manpower, transported to the outside of the mountain and then loaded on the vehicle.

"Whatever problem you encounter, we will support you in whatever way you want to solve it." Zhu Gaochi waved his hand.

old way.

Ask money to give money, ask people to give.

Just like the steam engine, led by Wan San.

The railway is led by Lao Jiu, and Zhu Gaochi has high hopes for Lao Jiu.

(End of this chapter)