Steam Daming: Stop calling me to supervise the country

Chapter 148 Pipelining and Calling for You
Zhu Zhanchang was a little speechless about Zhang San.

"You don't go to places like this in the future."

"Your Highness, I heard from a friend of mine."

"Do it all, talk about the business, flow the water banquet, no, no, talk about the assembly line."

"Your Highness, you said."

"After a lap today, our steam engine factory is running well as a whole, but the efficiency is not high enough. Of course, it's not that you are not doing well, but I want to split every part of the steam engine and make every part of it finely. part."

"I don't understand very well, Your Highness." He couldn't immediately understand this new industrial production model.

"Take the dismantling of the telephone just now as an example. I plan to dismantle the steam engine in multiple steps. The piston, connecting rod, smelting process, metal materials, etc. are as detailed as possible. control over time.”

"Let's put it this way, these things can be set up in separate factories, and the assembly of the steam engine takes place here, and this steam engine factory will become a final assembly shop."

The question raised by Zhang San: "But Your Highness, if we are separated like this, will everyone not communicate well with each other, what should we do if the things we make don't fit?"

"No, it will only be better. These factories are not only simple in production, but also require them to continuously improve the functions of each component. The chief engineer is the one who needs to give them feedback on the inadequacies of the current steam engine operation. Those The places need to be improved, and the improvement points are fine to every part, so that they can continuously improve the performance of the parts from the material and the production process, so as to achieve better performance.”

Zhang San thought about it carefully, and felt that what Zhu Zhanchang said was reasonable, but he had not tried this method and dared not make a decision.

Zhu Zhanchang continued: "After these parts arrive at the factory, they are so detailed that there is a list of personnel for whoever hits each hammer, so as to improve the efficiency of manufacturing. From that end to this end, one line goes down, which is called an assembly line. ."

"The demand for steam engines is strong, we need larger production capacity and higher efficiency, so we must change the current production model, special people do special things, the smelter produces basic materials, the parts department produces parts, the steam engine factory assembles and tests, all After the work is subdivided, the personal technical requirements for workers will be reduced, the personnel threshold will be lowered, and recruiting will be better.”

After listening to it, Zhang San said with great admiration: "Your Highness's fantastic ideas, I can't match it, I will order it to do it according to His Highness's thoughts."

"Well, just take it slow." The conversion of production methods will not be easy to complete. Zhu Zhanyi made a proposal in a few words. Zhang San will be busy in the next few months.

It is necessary to improve the production method. There are many benefits of splitting production, and the possibility of technology being stolen will be reduced.

If you come to the steam engine assembly factory to steal the drawings, you will only get the assembly drawings, and you have to have fine parts. If you go to the parts factory to steal the drawings, you have to steal them one by one. In this way, the secrecy effect in disguised form is improved.

Zhu Zhanchang and Zhang San went to see the flying shuttle loom again. Under the demonstration, the flying shuttle loom started to run. The current technology is limited, so it cannot run at full speed.

"His Royal Highness, we are still looking for a better way to shuttle."

"Now the loom is much faster than before."

"About eight or nine times."

Zhu Zhanchang nodded with satisfaction. The improvement of production tools will greatly increase productivity. In this way, one machine can top the previous eight female workers, and as long as someone is watching, it can work around the clock, and the actual increase in efficiency is even higher.

"Is the loom sold to the Cao family?"

"Yes, Your Highness, it has not been sold to the public for the time being, only the Cao family has it."

"kindness."

Almost everyone knew about the relationship between Zhu Zhanchang and Miss Cao's family, and there were many discussions, and there were also many who secretly slandered the mother and daughter of the Cao family and seduced the grandson.

Zhu Zhanchang thought about it and said, "The loom should be enough at this stage, and the follow-up will mainly focus on long-term working ability and continuity of operation, and there is no need to modify it."

The one-time span cannot be too large, the productivity has increased, and the demand has to be stimulated for a period of time.

"Okay, Your Highness."

"His Royal Highness, if you are free today, I will take you to see new things." Zhang San said in a condescending manner.

"Oh? What."

Zhang San took Zhu Zhanchang to a separate warehouse. There was nothing here before, but now there is a huge iron lump.
This is the prototype of a huge steam engine. It has not yet been built, and there is almost only one skeleton. To do this kind of large-scale equipment these days, it is extremely stressful for the entire smelting and manufacturing.

"His Royal Highness has been in the future for a long time. Because Lord Zheng He will go to the Western Ocean this year, we are also stepping up the development of steam engines that can be used for treasure ships. It is very laborious to drive such a big ship."

The treasure ship is too big, the steam engine must be large, and the paddle wheel needs to be used, and the hull also needs to be improved to a certain extent. This is a huge project. Admiring the construction strength of the craftsmen, Zhu Zhanchang sighed while watching.

"It's not expected to be built this year." Zhu Zhanchang asked. After all, even if the steam engine is completed, it still needs to be tested and then improved with the treasure ship. This project is really big.

Zhang San scratched his head with a wry smile: "Master Zheng expects to lead the fleet to the Western Ocean this winter. There is still some time, and we will do our best to make it."

This big guy will be the highlight of the steam engine factory this year. If this big guy can really be made, it will be a great improvement for the ability of the entire factory. Many things have to be developed through exploration.

The future of the steam engine is bound to be bright.

……

Twenty days later, at the ferry crossing of the Yangtze River, Zhu Zhanchang came to bid farewell to Zhang Xianqi and the Dongying envoy who were about to go to Dongying.

Three ships were dispatched this time, but there were no steamboats, just ordinary ships. They went to Dongying with gifts for the embassy of Dongying and Zhang Xianqi's embassy.

Zhang Xianqi and his newly married daughter-in-law bid farewell to each other, and Zhu Zhanchang stopped destroying the scene of you and me, but went to the Dongying mission.

Ashikaga Yoshio saluted Zhu Zhansu: "His Royal Highness."

"Your Excellency, you are still satisfied with my Daming's gift." Zhu Zhanchang looked at the three ships full of them.

"Da Ming gave you a generous gift, and I will express my deep gratitude."

"After Dongying, Zhang Xianqi and others will have to take care of you."

"His Royal Highness, you are out now. Brother Xianqi communicated with me recently. It's really a confidant who hates it too late. A thousand cups are not enough."

Zhu Zhanchang doesn't believe his nonsense. Those who can become generals in the future are not so good on the surface, just because in Daming, in a foreign country, they have to compromise.

"Your Excellency Ashikaga Yoshikoshi, I hope that I can also visit Dongying in the future. Our two countries have friendly exchanges. This time is a signal. It is not impossible to do business in the future. Everything depends on the situation of the envoy's trip. Follow-up matters."

"Don't worry, Your Highness, I understand." Ashikaga Yoshitaka, a smart person, could not understand Zhu Zhan's words.

Zhu Zhanchang looked at the river and said slowly again: "Your Excellency Ashikaga Yoshikage, if Zhang Xianqi and others have an accident on the sea or in Dongying, or the letter does not return, I will blame your Excellency."

……

In the early morning of spring, all things are born to the sun, and delicate branches grow out of the gaps in the palace wall.

Hu Shanggong wiped the fine beads of sweat on his forehead: "Everyone, be careful, these weeds should not be left on the edge of the palace wall today."

The palace maids and eunuchs were cleaning up, and because it was about Zhu Zhanchang, she herself led others to help.

She and Zhu Zhanchang, who was standing not far away, looked at each other with a slight smile.

Zhu Zhanchang was arranging the wiring arrangement with Zhang San and others. After more than a month of research, the first batch of telephones was about to be installed in the palace.

In late February, the weather is getting warmer and the moisture is sufficient. Zhu Zhanchang, Zhang San and others are planning the route of the electric wire.

After nearly two months of production, the first batch of phones has been completed. The wires are still copper wires, and the earpieces and microphones have been refined. Now they are not only easier to use, but also more beautiful.

"His Royal Highness, we have tried the case where the steam engine is always energized, the wires are more dangerous, so the wires laid are now made of wooden boards to make passages and closed inside. ."

Zhu Zhanchang nodded. In the early days of human beings, all wires were bare wires. After all, they did not have the ability to make insulating layers.

At this time, Zhu Gaochi came out holding his Baimaoge Grand Scholar. The electrotherapy seemed to be really effective. Zhu Gaochi's body was still recovering as before.

The weight lost due to illness and taking medicine rebounded within a few days.

It is easy to eat fat, but difficult to lose weight.

He stroked the Grand Scholar of Baimaoge with his hand, the Grand Scholar barked twice, and fell asleep on his stomach again. The county master of Jiaxing ran to Zhu Zhanchang's side in a hurry: "Fifth brother, what kind of weird thing is this?"

"It's called a telephone."

Zhu Zhanchang rubbed the head of the county master of Jiaxing with love and love. The little girl became more and more cute as she grew, and her personality was very pleasing. Many concubines in the palace also liked her. The concubine's reward is not young or old, and if there are many new things, you should call her to see and share.

"Zhanchang, this phone is very useful, you must do it well." Zhu Gaochi ordered with a smile.

"Don't worry, father, father will come with me."

Zhu Zhanchang took Zhu Gaochi to a room, where the main station was being built, and the interfaces of each wire were written, His Majesty, His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness, Second Highness and other people's residences, and Fengtian. Hall, Fengtian Hall study and these places.

"Father, this is the main station. When you pick up the phone and want to call, you will receive the main station first, and the main station will connect you to the line where you want to call according to your needs, so you can call me. , you can also call the second brother and the fourth brother."

"Okay, considerate it carefully, if you have to pull wires one by one, the palace has to be covered with wires. This thing is good, I will reward you heavily after a while." Zhu Gaochi patted Zhu Zhanchang on the shoulder with satisfaction.

Zhu Zhanzhen's face is not very good-looking. His father has never praised him so satisfied. He has always worked very hard, but he is always inferior to this fifth brother. Gong went to participate in the naval battle, but in the end, it was raining heavily, and the punishment was over. Seeing Zhu Gaochi like this, he didn't take the previous things to heart at all.

Zhu Zhanyu always felt that he had some resentment, and in order to find a sense of existence, he said: "Father, now that the winter snow is melting, the bandits in Jiangxi should be suppressed. The bandits will last for too long."

Zhu Zhanxuan changed the subject, and the smile on Zhu Gaochi's face disappeared. He glanced at Zhu Zhanxuan and said, "Do you want to go in person?"

"Yes, father, the bandits in Jiangxi District have never been eliminated. Please order your son to govern Jiangxi and rectify the officialdom."

Zhu Zhanzhen's remarks surprised Zhu Zhanchang, and Zhu Zhanchang did not dare to do anything to rectify the officialdom.

It is much more difficult to rectify the officialdom than to suppress the bandits. One by one is wily, and one by one, not to mention Zhu Zhan's, the third uncle Zhu Gaosui has a headache every time he goes to the governor.

I thought it was impossible for Zhu Gaochi to agree.

But Zhu Gaochi uncharacteristically agreed to let him go this time: "If you want to go, go, and you will be rewarded if you can do it well."

Zhu Zhanyu immediately smiled: "Thank you father, I will do things beautifully."

"The beauty of things is for people to see. The main thing is to make things real and solve the problem. Do you understand?"

"My son understands."

Zhu Zhanchang took the errand to prepare. He imagined that he was riding a tall horse and looked like a mighty governor for the sky. He would definitely not lose to the second uncle and the third uncle, nor would he lose to his eldest brother, much less. Will lose to the fifth brother.

Looking at Zhu Zhanyi's loyal back, Zhu Zhanyi reminded: "Father, the second brother is probably not the opponent of those old officials."

"Your second brother has the character of not turning back if he doesn't hit the south wall, and he won't give up if he touches a sullen forehead. It's also good to let him go through the experience. You are better than him in this regard."

"Oh yes?" Zhu Zhanchang was puzzled, he had already sneaked out, why did Zhu Gaochi think he was better than him.

Zhu Gaochi explained: "You have this temperament, you will never hit the south wall when you see it, and it is possible to climb over the wall and dig a hole to take a detour."

"Father is rude."

"I'm not complimenting you."

The laying of electric wires is not a small project, and every step of the way is very careful in the palace. From early in the morning, counting 200 eunuchs and maids, they lay and build together, and it is not completed until dusk.

Zhu Gaochi couldn't wait to try it out, so he picked up the phone in his study and called Zhu Zhanchang.

"Is Zhansu here?"

"Father here."

"This voice is much clearer than the one you did before."

"Father, the craftsmanship is improving and it will get better and better."

"Fine, keep doing it."

Zhu Zhanchang thought about it carefully. The telephone cannot be done in the palace alone. For example, the telephone can be made into a profitable project to continue sustainable development. Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is the princes and ministers.

The first wave of leeks to cut these people is excellent.

Zhu Zhanchang picked up the phone, dialed the main station and said, "Help me pick up the cabinet."

After a while, the phone was picked up. The person on the opposite side was Hu Guang, the chief assistant of the cabinet. It was the first time Hu Guang used the phone, and he was at a loss.

"Hey, hey, who's on the other side?"

Hu Guang heard the voice in the microphone, hesitated for a while and said, "Is that the fifth highness? The old minister is Hu Guang."

"Old Hu Ge, have you had dinner?"

Hu Guang cleared his throat: "Go back to your Highness, I'm about to go back to the mansion."

"Hu Ge has worked hard, I just try to see if the phone is easy to use."

This is the first time Hu Guang has come into contact with the phone. He didn't expect that it has the ability to transmit thousands of miles of voice, and he was instantly pleasantly surprised. This thing can save a lot of effort.

"Fifth Your Highness, I wonder if this thing called a telephone is extremely expensive?"

"Expensive? It's not expensive. It only costs 700 taels of silver to make such a big deal in the palace." Zhu Zhanqian reported an inflated high price. In fact, the cost is the receiver microphone, wires, steam generator and other things. In fact, less than 200 taels is enough if the R&D cost is included, but the profit must be calculated.

It is not easy to raise the price after the quotation is low at the beginning, and each of these ministers is very rich, who will they kill if they don't slaughter them?

"I don't know if this kind of phone can be installed in the old minister's home. The old minister is old and has inconvenient legs, so it would be good to simply inform the family." Hu Guang was really interested in the phone.

"Of course it's possible, is Mr. Hu Ge free tomorrow? If you are free, I'll ask the craftsmen to come and see your yard and see how it's installed." Zhu Zhanchang responded with one bite
"How dare you trouble the Fifth Highness."

"Elder Hu Ge worked hard for the country and did his best. Tomorrow I will personally bring someone to the door, just in time to visit Elder Hu Ge."

"His Royal Highness, how can this be made, old minister..."

"Elder Hu Ge has decided that."

Zhu Zhanhang hung up the phone. Hu Guang carefully put the handset and receiver back in their original positions, and turned around the phone several times, still feeling amazing.

In the eyes of a person his age, this is tantamount to an immortal spell that transmits sound from a thousand miles, but this child-like Fifth Highness seems to have made it very easily.

I have to sigh that the times are developing. If these old guys don't change, I'm afraid they won't be able to keep up with the times.

Didn't this first business come to you?

Think of each prefecture and each hospital as a small unit, first build the telephone system inside each prefecture, and then when the technical conditions are mature, you can build a power plant, and then build up wires between the prefectures to connect, so that A telephone network appeared.

It is too difficult to build a power plant now, and long-distance electric power transportation is even more difficult, so let's start with the in-house, so that the demand will be strong.

Everyone will be able to make phone calls.

And it is rare to have the opportunity to go to this cabinet's chief and auxiliary mansion to see what's going on at the house of my cabinet boss in the Ming Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)