I, the patron saint of the frontier of the Tang Dynasty, was forced to rebel

Chapter 94 Mechanical Power, Production Explosion

"Alas, this is still because of insufficient materials and casting techniques, so for safety reasons, we made the boiler thicker and tested it with steam in advance."

That's it!

No matter in what era, basic material science is always one of the most difficult.

"Are you confident that you can succeed once?"

Chai Xinghuai patted his chest: "Don't worry, the virtuous king, if I don't have that self-confidence, how dare I ask you to come and accept it."

"Okay, just have confidence, let's start the experiment."

"Your Majesty, please follow me."

Afterwards, the steam engine was ready, the boiler water was boiled with selected coal, and everyone hid behind the wall.

"Experiment preparations, everyone report safely!"

"37 people, all evacuated from the danger zone!"

"The experiment begins!"

The boiler began to transpire, the huge pressure soared crazily, leaks began to appear in the gaps between the pistons and valves, and the high-pressure gas whistled like a steam whistle!
However, everyone ignored this question and just recorded silently.

Bang bang, bang bang.
"Move, move!"

The connecting rod drives the sliding valve so that the steam starts to reverse and the crank moves!

The huge iron mill was driven by the gears and began to rotate slowly, and the gravel was crushed into powder.

Woohoo!

Huge steam filled the entire test area.

The test was successful!

Qin Mu had a lot of thoughts in his mind. He has been in Tang Dynasty for many years and he has always been an ordinary general.

Fighting for the country, ended up being forced to rebel.

However, he was not reconciled, and worked hard to use his systematic and advanced knowledge to achieve everything today.

The steam engine officially opened the prelude to a new era!
"The efficiency of this steam engine is comparable to that of a dozen donkeys."

"And just eat coal and add water."

"However, my weakness is still obvious."

The scientific researchers were very excited, but Chai Xinghuai poured cold water on them, "The bigger the fire of this steam engine, the higher the pressure, and the faster it turns, so fire control is the most critical part, and the first one is the sealing problem!"

"Director Chai is right. According to the technical plan, the 'centrifugal governor' can solve the speed control problem. In addition, I have arranged for people to buy a large amount of rubber in Luzon and other places regarding the seal."

"rubber?"

Everyone was puzzled, but Chai Xinghuai's eyes widened: "King Xian, what you are talking about is the extremely viscous liquid, which will solidify over time and then act as a sealing ring.
use? "

"It can be said that, but we still need to wait for someone to come back."

More than ten days later, the first steam engine with controllable speed came out!

Although the sealing problem is still relatively serious, they chose external reinforcement to solve part of the problem.

The front pages of newspapers and periodicals made the people boil for the first time, and the most excited ones were businessmen!
Historically, manpower and animal power are the primary productive forces, but now there is a new alternative "mechanical kinetic energy"!
It's the first time I've heard this word.
However, these are not important, the problem of population shortage has been solved!
Productivity has exploded like never before.

"This one will cost 10 taels of silver, and the supporting equipment will cost at least 30 taels of silver. In addition to technical training, fuel supply, etc., it is estimated that at least [-] taels of silver will be prepared!"

"Hi!~"

"So expensive!"

"However, this set of equipment can support the operation of the entire factory. If a female worker looks at three looms and uses steam instead, one person can easily look at ten looms, just need to change the thread!"

"According to your calculations, it saves more than half of the labor cost, but it is not as expensive as this machine!"

"Short-sighted!"

Colorful Cloth Company has shops all over the world, and even overseas silk trade.

This company can be said to be the largest cloth company in the Tang Dynasty at present, surpassing the imperial court's own weaving bureau.

But it only took a short year!
Dozens of companies invested behind it, and the major shareholder was Qin Mu!
It can be said that it is half a state-owned enterprise, but other shareholders only have the right to dividends, and only for 30 years.

"That's not how capital investment is calculated." Ke Bin, the general manager, snorted coldly: "Little brother, you have been with me for so long, from the beginning of our ancestors' cloth line to the present large-scale company, why are you still so small?" eyesight?"

The younger brother, Ke Yi, is mainly responsible for the freight of Tang's domestic stores.

It can be said that I don't know much about business planning and development.

For a long time, Ke Bin wanted him to take over the overseas trade business, but his younger brother was really disappointed.

"Little brother, the virtuous king gave us the opportunity to know how to cherish it. If the importance of this piece of cloth is viewed from the perspective of a country, it is comparable to salt and iron. A piece of cloth can even destroy a country!"

"Ah?" Ke Yi exclaimed: "Brother, you...are you kidding me?"

"Hmph! Ignorance, do I seem to be joking with you? Let me tell you that the production of cloth requires a lot of material and manpower input, and it lasts for a long time. Like those small countries, the reason is that the investment cannot be sustained. In addition, the weaving of cloth is not so simple."

Speaking of this, Ke Bin's eyes are deep: "If we increase production, exceed the productivity of a certain country, suppress and monopolize at the lowest price, and gradually wipe out their productivity, think about the consequences!"

Ke Yi was shocked!
Behind this, no matter what commodity it is, as long as it is related to people, it can be linked to the national strategy!
"If it's according to what the elder brother said, wouldn't that country be pinched by us for the cloth supply? As long as we cut it off at any time, they won't even have clothes to wear!"

"You can say that, but not all of them. Doing so is tantamount to ruining your own reputation. We are more likely to suppress them and prevent their local weaving. According to King Xian's strategic plan, what we want is 'dating generations'! "

"Diagnosis?"

Ke Bin glanced at his younger brother and waved his hand.

"You should study hard. It is best to go to the School of Finance to take classes in your free time. Go on."

"Brother, I... I'm going first."

Ke Yi turned and left, knowing very well in his heart that even if it is a relative, some words must not be leaked!
The next day, the Colorful Cloth Company was the first to announce that it would purchase ten steam engines, which were expected to be delivered within five months.

A total of more than 300 million taels of silver was spent!
With the first one taking the lead, subsequent state-owned enterprises began to follow up, especially the mining industry was very tangled.

They also want it. After all, the cost of heavy labor is very high. With the help of steam engines, the production capacity will definitely be doubled.

On the same day, Inspector Liang Ducheng personally went to Lingzhou Steam Engine Manufacturing Company.

The person in charge is Wu Bingzhong, the original Lingzhou Wencheng, who has been with Zhuge Liang for more than a year and was promoted to one of the most important company principals.

"Manager Wu, I'm here for one thing only, can the steam engine be designed according to the mining machinery?"

No nonsense, straight to the point.

Wu Bingzhong froze for a second with the hand holding the teacup, then smiled and handed both hands to Liang Ducheng.

"Master Liang, don't worry, this plan is already underway, and it will take at least a month or two."

"Joke, you said one or two months, can I afford to wait in Puzhou?"

(End of this chapter)