The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

With the completion of the iron smelting center in Hubei Province, the military factory areas in Peiping and Jinzhou also took away part of the military industry, such as factories specializing in the production of kettles for the army.

The exhibition room of the Military Kettle Manufacturing Factory displays the earliest military kettles unearthed from the Qin Dynasty, followed by those from the Tang Dynasty and even the Song Dynasty.

The military kettles of the Qin Dynasty are similar in appearance to the military kettles used by the German army in later generations.

The same style, even the straps are similar. The military kettles of the Qin Dynasty were made of copper, and the straps were made of thin iron chains. If you go to the museum and see it, it will give you a magical feeling like time travel.

The bladder-shaped copper kettles of the Qin Dynasty were composed of two structures: an inner bladder that could stand upright and a cloth bladder jacket. The inner bladder was made of hard thick leather or a lacquered wood square box, and the outer bladder was covered with Soft cloth bag.

The reason why what can be seen is that the appearance is capsule-shaped, but the body and lid can be buckled. This is because the craftsmen of the Qin Dynasty wanted to express the outer capsule without telling people the inner structure of the capsule. , so we made such a special treatment.

"In the Tang Dynasty, with the increase in national power and the strength of the army, not only the source of soldiers, but also the development of a large number of military supplies, such as military kettles, were widely used in the army."

"However, in the middle of the Tang Dynasty, in order to defend against Han generals, a large number of Hu generals were used in the border areas, which not only brought rich technologies to the border areas, but also advanced military organizational capabilities."

"These military kettles were unearthed from the Hu army. Although they were used by the Hu army, they were actually produced by the Tang people, so they are considered the civilization of the Tang people, not the civilization of the Hu people."

Several officials from the Ministry of War visited the arsenal and brought a large number of orders. The director of the factory personally accompanied them.

Skilled presentation by staff.

The young man said with a look of regret, "It's a pity that the Tang people themselves were in civil strife, but the Hu people in the border areas relied on the mature institutions and advanced military systems they inherited to become powerful opponents."

"Although the Song Dynasty's demise was mainly caused by itself, the foreign invasions left by the Tang people also accounted for a certain proportion. How rich and powerful the Tang Dynasty was, the rich legacy it left to the barbarian people in the border areas led to the local The production environment has made a qualitative leap."

really.

Following the staff's words, everyone showed deep thoughts.

These are all customary.

When something becomes a job, you don’t have much emotion, it all depends on yourself.

"The new kettles produced by our factory are made by casting technology. There are two main processes, one is made of copper material, and the other is made of leather material. Like the kettles of the Qin Dynasty, it has a hidden buckle."

After finishing the previous paragraph, the staff immediately smiled and introduced their own products.

The atmosphere in the hall is very good.

Having just finished their spiritual baptism, the officials listened with great concentration and began to pay attention to the inconspicuous military kettle.

The factory director smiled inwardly. It seemed that today's order would not be fulfilled.

A few days ago, I spent a lot of money to ask scholars to write a few sets of rhetoric for the factory, and the effect was really amazing.

"When the kettle is not in use, the hidden buckle ensures that the lid is firmly fixed on the body. When drinking water, you only need to press the hidden buckle. It is convenient and easy to use and meets the needs of the military."

"The lid and the kettle buckle adopt a segmented design. The upper and lower buckles are fastened with a pin inserted on one side. The kettle is flat. The thin chain designed by the Qin Dynasty is not used on the lid. It is replaced by one provided by the Sainan area. Leash, easy to carry and comfortable.”

The Ministry of War finally negotiated and ordered [-] sets of military kettles.

The factory director smiled from ear to ear.

As long as this cooperation goes well, there is no need to worry about the next cooperation. If the entire army uses kettles, there will be hundreds of thousands of sets. Adding civilian and commercial ones, and even annual replacement, it will be a big deal. Emerging industry.

time.

It's already dawn.

Daye Iron Mine in Hubei Province.

After the separation of Huguang Province, the staff of the Exploration Department of the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau, according to the records left by Yue Fei of the Song Dynasty, Yue Fei once smelted weapons in the Daye area, and discovered high-quality iron ore areas with high reserves there.

Historically, large-scale mining here began during the Westernization Movement in the late Qing Dynasty. In modern times, it has become the main ore supply base of Wuhan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. Today, in the business circles of the Ming Dynasty, there is a saying that there is Miyun in the north and Daye in the south.

Based on the local geographical advantages and the original instructions of His Royal Highness, the Daming Industrial Bureau developed the local iron smelting industry on a large scale and has become one of the major iron ore supply bases in the south.

Especially more than ten years ago, a large number of outstanding workers from Peiping went south to support the development of Hubei's iron smelting industry, which provided the basis for the local economic boom. These outstanding workers also settled down locally and took up higher positions.

Just like the old Northeast industrial base in later generations, it also transported talents from all walks of life to the country. This group of people also received the best living conditions at that time, and retired in higher positions, and had the future of "Hainan of the Four Northeastern Provinces" Chatting in leisure time.

It is precisely because of their strong foundation and the great development of the Internet in later generations that when many people still held prejudices, young people in the Northeast have become a source of excellent bloggers, accounting for half of the country.

Most of the top anchors are from the Northeast.

With the rapid development of productivity, it has long been separated from the constraints of traditional industries. The Internet economy is also a new industrial economy and brings more benefits to ordinary people.

Being able to take money out of the pockets of wealthy people and the circulation of wealth is in line with the development of natural things. This has already been the case in the Internet industry in developed foreign countries.

Beautiful houses were built in the dormitory area.

There are rows of small two-story buildings, as well as long strips of buildings four or five stories high. The extensive use of boilers provides heat for the factory area and heats every household through pipes.

It is similar to the development context of Peking, forming a semi-closed small society.

The smooth Cuju courts, bamboo courts, tall theaters, song and dance halls, and the rise of acrobatic troupes, swimming pools, archery clubs, and horse riding stables have stimulated more third industries.

At the gate of the factory, people gathered in front of the new announcement on the notice board.

The factory canteen is about to be reformed.

We will no longer provide free meals to outsiders. We will either pay food stamps directly or purchase cheaper food coupons from the factory at a price lower than the market price. This will be officially implemented in half a month.

In contrast.

The wages of workers at all levels have finally seen a large-scale increase in more than ten years.

The wages of the most ordinary workers increased from one yuan to one yuan and twenty cents per month, an increase of one-fifth.

"It's really weird."

“Either it doesn’t rise, or it rises sharply, I don’t understand.”

The workers were talking amongst themselves.

The concentration of population has brought about a new ecological chain.

Farmers are tied to the land and unable to form effective communication, while workers, especially in these industrial centers, where tens of thousands of workers live and work together, have a flow of information that cannot be compared with traditional society.

All kinds of opinions were born and circulated among the workers.

"It's the farmers."

A foreman said firmly.

"The large-scale well system in the north suffered setbacks in the south, which not only led to low efficiency in agriculture, but also hindered the adjustment of social population. The imperial court needed to move people to the border areas, but they all guarded a few acres of land at home. Wouldn't the imperial court Nothing can be done.”

Some people shook their heads.

Some say yes, some say no.

For better or worse, workers are earning more.

The reform of the canteen has released part of the consumption to the outside world. As if overnight, the number of stalls and hawkers in the Daye Iron Mining Area increased by more than [-]%, and more and more stalls opened, creating the situation of a city that never sleeps.

night.

Workers Square.

At the men's and women's friendship party organized by the factory, there were hundreds of young men and women, some sitting shyly in the corner, while others were dancing in the ballroom.

On the table brought by the staff during the day, there were not only fruits but also some luxurious candies.

A woman with a big belly commanded the women below.

"Auntie Li, when are you going to take maternity leave?" Friendships that are held regularly will have a mature process. Everyone does their own work. Looking at the various expressions of the newlyweds, they are not surprised. Many people gather around Looking at the Li family's aunt.

This woman in her thirties gave birth to five children.

Not others.

It was more than ten years ago that the young woman who met at the Men and Women Friendship Meeting in the Miyun Mining Area got married to her whom they had known for less than three months and came to Hubei because of a construction support project.

More than ten years have passed, and the young girl has become a young woman.

However, because I had too many children, my work efficiency could not keep up and I was unable to fit into my original position, so I started doing logistical work such as friendship meetings.

Now she is no longer shy as she was then, and is full of capability and vigor.

"Don't be embarrassed. Who do you like? Take the initiative to talk to others. Why are grown men so shy?" Mrs. Li pushed the thin-skinned male workers away.

As if they were powerless, the male workers were pushed by the women and could not stop them. They lowered their heads and walked towards the women on the opposite side.

Many traditional dances from border areas or inland areas have gradually spread in the mainland through population circulation and the spread of information efficiency, especially in the main factory areas of the Ming Dynasty Industrial Bureau, and have become a manifestation of people's communication.

Set off by colorful lampshades, kerosene street lamps emit brilliant light.

The square is very lively.

Pairs of young men and women chatted shyly and in low voices.

There is always no shortage of courageous male workers around those beautiful women. When one leaves, a new one immediately catches up.

The brightly lit exterior here is already filled with darkness.

Most people are already asleep.

far away.

In the farmhouse next to the fields, people took an early rest after a long day's work. There was no nightlife in factories, nor the leisure entertainment of military households in the northern Pianjing District. They had public housing provided, and many military households would choose to go there to drink in the evening.

The place originally provided for military households to read newspapers became a place for liquor shops. Even if the Fifth Army Governor's Office repeatedly requested rectification, it could not stop the military households from doing so due to their habits.

Early the next morning.

Sun rise.

The farmers had already gone out to work before dawn, and the machines in the factory area also made loud noises, as unstoppable as wild horses running wild.

Yongle seven years.

After the autumn harvest, food prices continued to fall.

Countless farmers who have worked hard for a year, their income has not exceeded last year, but the market prices have risen.

The workers live in beautiful buildings, eat three meals a day, and have various activities. They have a lot of goods at home, wear beautiful clothes, and walk with their heads held high.

The factory's rotational vacation causes many workers to go to the city every day.

Those work clothes, work-type suits, etc. have become a common sight in the city, and they make ordinary people look enviously.

Not only did the wages of workers increase, but so did the military pay of soldiers.

Including military households.

The Agricultural Development Food Stamp Bank once again provided a variety of low-interest, long-term loans to military households to repair their houses, purchase agricultural machinery, maintain water conservancy facilities, and provide livestock in the southern and northern Sainan areas.

One new school after another was built in the factory area.

The branch in the Daye Iron Mining District even trialled the first nursery school.

Workers are having too many children.

Because the maternity leave is too generous and the subsidies for maternity leave and lactation leave are still paid, women are willing to have children. It is not surprising that each worker has three or five children.

The factory clinic set up in the factory area not only provides cheap medical treatment, but also low-cost medicine.

Good food, abundant life, and clean facilities make the workers healthy and the children they give birth to are not lacking in nutrients and can resist the erosion of nature and grow vigorously.

"I wish His Majesty the Great Emperor a successful Western expedition."

A huge banner was hung.

On Workers' Square.

Tens of thousands of workers gathered together and sang the song praising the Ming Dynasty together with the singers on the stage.

"The flag of the Great Tomorrow is flying in the wind."

"Ah~ah~"

"The greatest civilization in the world is so glorious."

"Let the people of the world yearn for it."

"Ah~ah~"

"The sound of victory is loud and bright."

"Praise to the Ming Dynasty."

"Ah~ah~"

"The people live and work in peace and contentment, and the country is prosperous and strong."

"Ah~ah~"

"Leveling the mountains and filling up the lowlands, the people of Ming Dynasty are the most diligent."

"Everyone is for me, and I am for everyone. An ideal society makes people proud."

The children sang along with the adults.

The woman held the baby in her arms, and when the baby saw the smile on its mother's face, it also showed a toothless smile.

Ming Dynasty Railway.

One army after another received the order, boarded the train as scheduled, and headed for the destination.

Many veterans over 40 years old have retired from the army, or have taken up grassroots military positions and become the backbone of the army.

More recruits enter the camp.

They were sitting in the same carriage, just like the veterans who had left the army, looking at the unfamiliar scenery with sighs on their faces, it was just a different group of people.

The traditional effort of mobilizing the army seems like a joke in today's Ming Dynasty.

Especially the mainland.

The more developed the railways are, the smaller the size of the army is.

"For whom!"

"For Daming."

The soldiers sang military songs.

The military song was loud and resounded throughout the Ming Dynasty. (End of chapter)