Daqin: When I return from sea, I will offer you a map of the world

Chapter 484 My grandson Zhao Si has the qualities of a saint!

In an excited mood, Zhao Si put aside the five-year plan he was writing without thinking, and headed straight for the craftsmanship bureau.

The five-year plan is just a slogan posted on the outside, but the actual content involves a lot, and it cannot be completed in a day or two.

The galloping horse went straight to the craftsmanship station.

On the other side, the First Emperor took advantage of the situation and picked up the three treatises on Zhao Si's case and Zhao Si just started the first five-year plan.

"Put the king first, the country first, and people first?" The First Emperor smiled and opened the bamboo slips.

"interesting……"

"It is somewhat different from Han Feizi's technique. It seems that Li Si has indeed blazed a new path." The First Emperor only looked at the outline and realized that Li Si's three treatises were different from previous theoretical discussions.

After thinking secretly in his heart, the First Emperor turned on the serious reading mode.

Of course, to be fair, the theories, measures and future prospects proposed by Han Feizi were more in line with the First Emperor's appetite. In fact, the First Emperor's initial strategy was not without the influence of Han Feizi's thoughts.

Although Han Feizi died young, the first emperor of China had read his theories and discussed them in detail with each other.

It's a pity... The current First Emperor is no longer young. As the chariot of Da Qin continues to accelerate and fly, the First Emperor also feels the hidden dangers.

Fast is fast enough, but not stable enough...

Perhaps because of Zhao Si's influence, or because of his improved health, the First Emperor was able to calm down, look at it and accept it when faced with this softer thought.

Of course, it's just a little softer than before.

If Taoism was really used to rule by inaction, then the First Emperor would certainly not be able to accept it.

The bottom line of the First Emperor was to centralize power and strengthen the branches and strengthen the branches.

This point can never be shaken.

After briefly reading half of it, the First Emperor closed the bamboo slip and then picked up the "First Five-Year Plan of the Qin Dynasty" that Zhao Si had written in the middle.

The handwriting is still the familiar scrawl, but it is strange to say that this boy Zhao Si has not practiced his handwriting, but he still can't write correct official script.

But if you want to say that this kid hasn't made progress, that's not entirely true.

Although the writing is as sloppy as ever, at least now you can clearly distinguish what words are written in the sloppy writing. Hmm... maybe it's because I'm used to it?

Secondly, there seemed to be some rules and regulations. They were not scrawled words but scrawled in random directions. The First Emperor could already tell at a glance which words were written by Zhao Si.

But young people can't calm down... It's understandable, the words are just like the person.

The First Emperor looked intently...

Unlike Li Si's "Three Essentials", "Three Essentials" is a summary of thoughts, while what Zhao Si wrote is a plan.

Therefore, there are no gorgeous words or profound thoughts, just a simple and clear plan.

"Today, it is decided that everything will be ruined and need to be renovated. Therefore, this book is here to serve as reference for political and legal reform in the next five years..."

Although the text is simple, it is not small in spirit.

This is the plan for the entire Da Qin for the next five years!

The First Emperor's pupils narrowed subconsciously, and his breathing even slowed down a little.

As he looked at it, a clear smile appeared on his face. The First Emperor subconsciously touched his beard and tapped his fingers on the table inadvertently. The look in his eyes changed from scrutiny to appreciation.

Long-term population and fertility promotion proposals.

Proposals for the construction of infrastructure in various locations.

Guidelines for military armament activities in the next five years...

For every plan, Zhao Si clearly wrote down the reasons, estimated time, plans for reference, and estimated goals...

Not flashy... not flashy at all.

There is no literary talent...

Even because it was just a draft, it was scrawled all over, and some sentences even had to be guessed, because for the sake of convenience, Zhao Si only wrote two keywords for some ideas without writing them in detail at all.

This is more like an outline than formal content, and it can be said to be extremely crude.

But the more Emperor Shi Huang looked at it, the more he liked it. The more he looked at it, the heavier the smile on his face became.

The so-called political affairs for the country do not require gorgeous words, but need to be down-to-earth.

The world only saw that the First Emperor was powerful throughout the world, but they did not know that his authority came from doing things personally and from every little thing.

My grandson is working on a project related to the underlying structure of the country’s next five-year plan!

It’s no longer a matter of casually coming up with an idea and leaving it to others to do.

He is the chief planner and chief guide of this project!

This also means that Zhao Si has truly developed the long-term ideas and abilities for a national economy.

It's a pity... Because the time was too short, the First Emperor stopped watching for a while...

But this still did not prevent the smile on the Emperor's face from getting heavier and heavier.

"I, Sun Yingsi, have the qualities of a Saint King!"

At this moment, the First Emperor had even begun to consider how to hand over the important task of executing this plan to Zhao Si.

"I'm afraid that this kid will write a letter to me after he finishes writing, and then he will become a hands-off shopkeeper. This is not possible." The First Emperor thought carefully while stroking his beard.

As for giving this plan to Fusu to take charge, the First Emperor never thought about it.

This kind of plan involving almost all major events in the next five years, once completed... basically has all the prerequisites for a king to ascend the throne.

If it could be done well...

The First Emperor had even begun to consider delegating power.

All political reports related to this plan will be reported to Taisun? Hmm, nice idea.

Zhao Si's plan is so big that it covers almost every aspect of the Qin Dynasty. When the time comes, the ministers should go directly to Zhao Si to report matters.

Calculating the time, his great-grandson would also be born at that time. The First Emperor would not mind having five years of leisure time, teasing and teasing his great-grandson.

Then he stayed behind the scenes and watched this kid get a headache, checking for mistakes and wiping his butt.

"In this way, I will be the boss." The First Emperor smiled.

He is a monarch who cares deeply about power, so he is extremely diligent in his work even if he is physically exhausted.

After all, government affairs means power and control of the empire.

The First Emperor did not expect that the first upcoming decentralization would come in this form.

A long time ago, he thought that one day he might be old or sick, and would have no choice but to delegate power.

Thinking about that situation is simply too appalling.

But now, it is unbelievable that he actually wants to actively promote such a thing.

Even a little bit of expectation?

Ok?

This kid Zhao Si is good at everything, but he is too smart...

Rather than proving himself independently, the First Emperor believed that Zhao Si would do everything possible to use all available people to make it easier for him.

So when the time comes, should we consider taking our great-grandson to a palace for vacation?

If I had stayed in Xianyang, I'm afraid that this kid Zhao Si would not be able to report every detail to me every day.

Even if I don't want to listen...

The First Emperor suddenly began to plan what would happen next.

But no matter what, just from the grand intention and ambition, this plan really gave the First Emperor a strong expectation. And on the other side...

Inside the Craftsmanship Bureau, Zhao Si was being greeted by scholars working in the Craftsmanship Bureau.

"Pingsheng...where is the stove? Take me to see it!"

"Your Highness, please..."

"Also, give me a detailed report, from cost to performance analysis." Zhao Si waved his hand and said.

Zhuo nodded and went to the archives room to get information. Zhao Si, led by other scholars, came to the blast furnace.

"Is this an iron-making furnace?" Zhao Si looked around.

He wasn't sure. He didn't pay much attention to this aspect in his previous life, but he did come across videos of manual blast furnace steelmaking while browsing short videos.

But who can see the details of that thing? Zhao Si can only remember a rough shape.

The whole thing is relatively tall, like a cylinder.

Now the furnace in front of Zhao Si is somewhat similar to the proportions of a blast furnace in the video Zhao Si saw.

But in comparison, it is thicker and taller, as tall as a person.

"it is good!"

The shape is quite different, Zhao Si estimated, and the theory is also quite different.

"Are there records of the experimental process and manufacturing principles?" Zhao Si asked.

"There is an archive, would your Highness want to see it?"

"Don't read it now. I'll make a copy later and send it to the palace."

Just as he was talking, Zhuo had already brought over the iron-making furnace research and development report.

Zhao Si opened the information and read it.

Needless to say, after Zhao Si's training, craftsmanship is what Zhao Si is most proud of.

Each creation has complete comparative experiments, detailed experimental data records, theoretical derivation, and large-scale cost estimation and performance analysis.

It's like making iron in a blast furnace, so some theories that Zhao Si didn't say were analyzed.

Knowing what it is, you also need to know why it is so!

Simply put, with a report in hand, leaders can immediately see its significance.

For example, steel, because the target is bronze.

Therefore, a series of shape comparative analyzes were carried out from aspects of agricultural tools, weapons, armor, hardness, toughness, etc.

At the same time, there is a clear comparison data from the cost of furnace construction, labor investment, and capital investment.

in summary……

From a cost point of view, the current manpower investment in building a furnace is actually about the same.

In terms of performance, it is still slightly lower than the Da Qin bronze ware, which is called black technology.

But, it's just a little bit... it's a little worse under the extreme performance test, and it has fully met the prerequisite requirements for replacing the bronze.

And the most critical point is... iron tools still have room for improvement.

And the bronze ware has reached its peak...

at the same time! It is also the most important point!

The reserves of Daqin Iron Mine are much higher than the reserves of copper mine!

It’s more, more, more!

In other words, in the future, as long as the basic industry can keep up, Da Qin will no longer be short of weapons and armor, and everyone in the world will be able to use agricultural tools.

After all, objectively speaking, the current armaments of the Qin army are all made of bronze. If they are melted and minted into money, they will have real purchasing power.

Don’t worry about inflation…

There is no need to have the slightest doubt about the currency shortage in ancient times.

Even in the Han and Tang Dynasties when iron had replaced bronze, money shortages were still common...

Money shortage is a problem faced by every feudal dynasty in the Central Plains.

Of course, there is no iron-making furnace in Da Qin yet... Oh no, there is one in the Craftsman Bureau.

So the production line has to start from scratch.

"Can the furnace used to smelt bronze be converted into an iron-smelting furnace? Can craftsmen still use it?" Zhao Si asked.

"The government furnaces can be modified, but the local stoves may not be affected. As for the craftsmen, it doesn't hinder them. In fact, the difference is not too big. It's just a slight change in the process." Zhuo was stunned for a while and no one answered. .

"That's good... This way, you can save a lot of time and money!" After saying that, Zhao Si took a deep breath and looked at the people surrounding him.

"Congratulations!" Zhao Si showed a satisfied smile on his face.

"I promised you that the craftsmanship bureau will one day become independent like a grain garden."

The Mohist disciples around him held their breath involuntarily.

It is a helpless move to stuff the Craftsmanship Bureau into the Aviation and Trade Army. After all, the Craftsmanship Bureau does not have much to offer, and it does not have the qualifications to support a completely independent department. However, the Craftsmanship Bureau's scientific research funding needs are not yet high enough. A small amount.

If you want two or three big cats and kittens, an independent department that spends hundreds of dollars a month will definitely have no one to care about it. However, the craftsmanship bureau has more than two hundred people alone, and the salary plus scientific research funds are not a huge expense. A small amount, before the value is reflected, can only be affiliated to the Aviation Trade Military Government.

In fact, all expenditures of the Craftsmanship Bureau so far have gone to the treasury of the Aviation Trade Army.

It's just that the Aviation Trade Military Mansion has overseas gold and silver mountains, and it is directly subordinate to Zhao Si and independent of the Three Gongs and Nine Qings, so there are not so many troubles.

And now!

"Now is the time for Gu to fulfill his promise. The Craftsmanship Bureau will become independent in the future and will be directly responsible to Gu. All expenditures, personnel appointments, and scientific research projects will be reviewed and approved by Gu."

The steel smelting technology that is comparable to bronze is enough to stop the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty.

The craftsmanship bureau are all technical geeks, and they are a little indifferent to power, but they are still very excited to receive Zhao Si's affirmation.

After becoming independent and upgrading the department, wouldn’t the personnel in the department also have to be upgraded?

Just like junior colleges and universities upgrade to undergraduate schools through hard work...

This is a great thing for everyone!

After independence, the only nominal leader of the Craftsmanship Bureau was Zhao Si!

Today, the craftsmanship bureau will become its own system and will no longer be restricted by any department.

"Okay, don't be in a hurry to be happy!" Zhao Si waved his hand to suppress everyone's joy.

"In addition to making the craftsmanship bureau independent, your rewards will also be calculated separately. You will be given a separate report on your participation in the research, and you will report it to Your Majesty. You will be rewarded based on your merits!" Zhao Si showed a smile on his face.

Suddenly, the craftsmanship bureau cheered even more!

Where did this happen? Not enough!

Zhao Si also plans to give them a salary increase!

The craftsmanship bureau was a place where Zhao Si strictly guarded against any contact with the court, so the only way to improve their subjective initiative was through salary and honor.

Improving the sense of honor of the current scientific research personnel of the Craftsmanship Bureau is only the second priority. Zhao Si is more concerned about attracting more people to participate in scientific research and national construction!

(End of this chapter)