Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed
Chapter 1038 Miners’ Demands
There was an uproar in the car.
"This is the result of our hard work for almost half a year." Zhang Peng looked at the rolling factory proudly and introduced it to Chu Ze and others: "Do you see that place? That's our railway machinery factory, responsible for manufacturing locomotives and rails!"
"And the nearby coal mine is the energy base for refueling locomotives!" he said confidently.
"What a majestic sight!" Zhao Si waved his hands excitedly, "With such support, Runing will not only be able to build a solid industrial base, but will also become the core of the Central Plains Economic Corridor!"
After hearing this, Chu Ze looked into the distance, and when he saw the wisps of green smoke slowly rising above the furnace, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
"The misty blue smoke is the first ray of dawn of industrial civilization." He murmured, "Although it looks like the coal smoke is still dusk, as long as we keep working hard, we will definitely find an environmentally friendly and efficient energy source!"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Although industrialization is an irreversible process, the negative impact it brings will eventually be overcome by humans.
They are standing at the starting point of the road to the future!
The problem of technological invention is the biggest dilemma Chu Ze is experiencing this time.
Since the invention of the "Enterprise", the Ru'ning area has been initially industrialized, with railways, mining and smelting in full swing.
However, some drawbacks have gradually been exposed in the process of industrial development - environmental pollution, safety hazards and so on.
“We need to educate and popularize the concept of green environmental protection, and we need to research cleaner energy technologies. This is the general trend and the destiny of human society!”
Chu Ze was secretly thinking about it. At this moment, the "Enterprise" arrived at a mining shaft and cheers of workers could be heard outside the car.
As the manager of this mining area, Chu Ze ordered the car to stop and went to inspect it.
The group first arrived at the wellhead, where miners were climbing out of the dark well one after another.
Their faces are dark, their hands and feet are covered with calluses, and the hard life has left indelible marks on them.
When they saw Chu Ze, those people crowded up and opened their arms warmly to welcome this "Prince" who brought hope.
"Your Majesty, look, this is our sweatshop!" A miner stepped forward to introduce enthusiastically: "In less than a year, with our crude technology, we have dug dozens of parallel mines underground, stretching for several miles, with mother and child mines connected. Hundreds of tons of good coal are shipped out from here every day!"
"That's the recently completed coal washing plant, which can thoroughly clean and sort the raw coal!" Another miner pointed to a row of newly built plants and said, "From physical abrasion, chemical bleaching to gravity sorting, a series of advanced coal washing equipment provides clean and high-quality fuel for power plants and train loading!"
At this point, he turned around and looked at his fellow workers behind him with an expression of great pride: "To be honest, none of us dull guys have learned anything."
Chu Ze was very pleased with the miners' proud words. In just a few months, these civilians living in muddy wells had learned advanced coal mining and coal preparation technology and tasted the sweetness of modern industry.
This is exactly his goal in promoting the industrialization of the Ming Dynasty!
However, at this moment, Chu Ze keenly sensed a hint of something wrong.
He looked around and saw that the surrounding environment was indeed a bit dirty and dilapidated: there was smoke and dust everywhere, rusty metal fragments, dirty workers' dormitories... This environment was too far from the prosperous and beautiful industrial society in his mind! "Everyone, your achievements are commendable, but the environment needs further improvement." Chu Ze frowned and said.
The miners were stunned when they heard this, and when they saw that Chu Ze did not explain, they looked at each other, confused.
"Sir, please calm down. This is a mining factory. Where do the gold and silver come from? This kind of scenery is common for ordinary people." An old miner finally stepped forward to explain.
"No, no, no, you may have misunderstood."
Chu Ze quickly waved his hands and said, "I'm not dissatisfied with the shabby environment, but I'm worried that the dirty environment will affect everyone's health!"
"Oh? This..." The old miner was stunned. He obviously didn't expect Chu Ze to look at the problem from this angle.
"Look, the dust is flying everywhere and the air is filthy. Look at the workers coming out of the mine. They are all black and have phlegm in their mouths and noses. They are all harmed by the mine dust and smoke!"
Chu Ze pointed at a worker and said earnestly: "You work in a dirty environment day after day. After a long time, you will inevitably get sick or even die. When that happens, what will happen to your wives and children?"
"Alas..." The old miner sighed and suddenly realized, "Yes, I am just confined to this kind of hard work, and I am ready to die."
At this time, the old miner also followed Chu Ze's gaze and looked at the haggard and sickly workers around him. For a moment, he was moved by the scene.
Who would be willing to be poisoned by the gloomy and dirty environment of the mine if they were to work in another place? It was just that they had no choice but to do so.
Now the prince was compassionate and pointed out the problem, which really moved the old man.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. I was confused for a moment." The old miner stepped forward and said apologetically, "Your words have finally made us realize the severity of the facts. From today on, I will gather everyone to study again. We must be prepared to prevent dust and poison for the sake of the workers' health!"
"Very good!" Chu Ze patted the old miner on the shoulder, feeling sincerely gratified: "The health of our fellow workers is undoubtedly the most important thing. With this understanding, you have taken the first step. Next, we need ventilation and dust reduction, and even start to develop new energy sources to solve the pollution problem from the root!"
The old miner nodded vigorously as if he had found a treasure, saying, "Yes, I will follow the prince's instructions. I will ask everyone to learn advanced dust prevention and reduction measures, and also to pool their wisdom to research more advanced energy sources and put an end to the black crisis of this land!"
Chu Ze was delighted when he heard this. With this determination, it was equivalent to sowing the seeds for the environmental protection cause of Runing and even the entire Ming Dynasty. Although the ultimate goal of achieving clean energy is still a long way to go, at least there is a correct path and direction.
"Hey, Your Majesty, what you said is very impressive. However, coal mining is a 'black industry' after all. It is very difficult to achieve environmental protection." At this time, Zhao Si stepped forward and said something to smooth things over.
"That's right, that's right." Some miners around him also echoed: "Although coal is very polluting, if there is no energy, how can the factory operate? How can the people keep warm? Can you give us a convenient solution?"
"Haha, that makes sense." Chu Ze smiled slightly, and did not force anyone to do anything. Instead, he said thoughtfully:
“This is indeed a dilemma. But as long as you are willing to think carefully, you will definitely find a solution.”
"For example, adding more coal washing steps to the coal preparation process to remove impurities in the coal can significantly reduce harmful emissions during combustion."
"Furthermore, installing dust removal and ventilation equipment in mines can improve the working environment for workers and prolong their lives. These are simple and feasible solutions." (End of this chapter)
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