Gou is a dark elf in Warhammer

When Dacus stepped into a working textile factory, he was immediately surrounded by the overwhelming roar of machinery. The air was filled with fine cotton dust, like a layer of mist covering the entire factory. Light shone through the high skylights, slanting onto the huge looms and spinning machines. Countless tiny fibers floated in the light beams, like some kind of never-ending life swimming in the air.

The bricks trembled slightly under the vibration of the machine, and the whole building seemed to breathe rhythmically. Every brick and every beam seemed to be bearing the pressure of the machine and moving with the rotation of the water wheel.

"Steam engines don't seem to be necessary here?" He did not enter immediately, but blocked the door, paused for a moment, trying to get used to the sudden increase in noise.

In the 19th century, textile mills using water power were an important part of the early Industrial Revolution. Such textile mills had to be located near rivers and used water wheels or turbines to convert the kinetic energy of water flow into mechanical power to drive complex machine systems.

Aishriel is similar, with a huge water wheel fixed to one side of the building, and river water flowing through the aqueduct to drive the wheel blades to rotate. Every rotation of the water wheel will emit a low, continuous roar, and the power will be transmitted to the entire factory through the gear system, driving the long axis across the ceiling.

These shafts are connected to belts that extend to various looms, spinning machines and other equipment, driving every machine in the factory and giving the entire factory uninterrupted vitality.

As he entered the factory, he caught a faint gasp behind him. He knew without turning around that the sound came from Enil, Asrai, and the red dragons.

There is a factory area to the north of Chapeuto, but it is more primitive, whether it is glass production or can production. There is no assembly line, no automatic bottle blowing machine. But here is different, the level has risen immediately, and it is a fully mechanized model.

For the elves and red dragons who saw this scene for the first time, it was undoubtedly shocking. The factory full of roars was undoubtedly a strange and shocking world. Ai Niel and Aslai, who came from the forest, had always been with nature and magic, and the red dragons were more familiar with the pure expression of fire and power, but the power here was completely different, it was a cold, precise mechanized power.

The factory is filled with the rhythm of machinery. Huge automatic spinning machines are busy shuttling among the yarns. Accompanied by a low mechanical roar, the huge main shaft is turning slowly, and various parts of the machine are working synchronously.

He stopped and observed the process quietly.

Every movement of the automatic mule spinning machine is amazingly precise. Driven by the spindle frame, the rows of spindles move forward in an orderly manner, stretching the yarn to the extreme, and then quickly move in the opposite direction to twist the yarn tightly on the spindle. Countless yarns draw slender arcs in the air, like invisible hands weaving quickly in the air.

"Are these machines... really powered by water?" Talos asked in a low voice, with an uncontrollable awe in his voice.

The world of Ai Niel and Aslai is based on nature and focuses on harmonious coexistence with nature, and here they see another understanding and application of power by Duruchi. This cold and ruthless machine can infinitely replicate labor and efficiency without fatigue or need for rest.

"Yes, the power of water flow can be continuously converted into mechanical power. This is the power of industry!" Daxus nodded slightly, his eyes never leaving the huge machine while speaking.

The red dragons, led by Modax, stood not far away, watching the scene quietly. They did not speak, but there was a deep thought flashing in their dragon eyes. This was a power they had never understood, an infinite power achieved through precise calculations and mechanical collaboration.

The operation of the machine is accompanied by the movement of the spindle frame, making a rhythmic sound of yarn friction. Every time the spindle frame moves forward, the yarn will be stretched, and every time it moves back, the yarn will be tightly wound. The spindle rotates rapidly on a fixed track, like a never-ending dance.

Two women workers from Duruchi, who wrapped their hair in cloth, stood in front of the machines, holding tools in their hands, ready to deal with yarn breakage or machine failure at any time. Their movements were swift and skillful, as if they had become symbiotic with the machines. They monitored the operation of the machines, which produced cotton yarn at an efficiency countless times higher than that of manual labor, and output a large number of finished products.

Spinning machines and looms are two different things. Spinning machines are devices used to convert fibers such as cotton, wool, silk, etc. into yarn or thread. Looms are devices that turn yarn or thread into fabric, interweaving longitudinal and transverse threads together to form textiles that are worn on the body.

The layout of the Asheril factory is very reasonable. The factory closest to the cotton field cleans and combs the cotton. After the natural fibers are twisted into long thin yarns through the carding machine, part of it is packaged and shipped to Naggaroth, while the other part is shipped to the factory where Darkus is currently located for spinning.

"What you see is just the beginning." Daxus looked for a moment, shrugged, turned around and said with a smile.

"This... is soulless?" Kerillian wanted to say something, but she didn't know how to express it.

"You're right, there's no soul."

Daxus knew what Kerillian was saying. It was nothing more than that this kind of industrial production had no soul, just like a fine carpet. The hand-woven one and the machine-woven one looked the same, but they were different if you looked closely. It was not the difference in weaving process and materials, but something else, like a sweater knitted by mom and a sweater bought in a mall.

"If you think of demand as the pyramid you have seen, what is the demand at the bottom?" He raised a topic in a resounding voice.

"Food, clothing, rest and sex?" Whitney had climbed up step by step from the bottom, and she understood what Dacus said.

"I think so too. These are all to meet basic needs and to maintain individual survival. What about the next level?"

"Safe?" Talos responded in the roaring and silent atmosphere.

"Personal safety, work, health, property, ensuring safety and stability, and freedom from fear and threats. Above that, there are respect needs, love and belonging, and self-realization, but these are growth needs. The two layers below are deficiency needs, which are indispensable. Only by solving the two layers below can the needs above be built. It is soulless, but as rulers, we must ensure that the people under our rule have clothes to wear and cloth to use, right? You haven't been to Naggaroth yet, and you don't understand it. You will know it after you go there."

After saying this, Daxus left with his hands behind his back, leaving only his back to the elves and red dragons.

Kerillian was silent. She looked at the machines that kept running. It seemed as if every strand of yarn was stretched and twisted in the mechanical and indifferent rhythm. The emotionless movement made her feel inexplicably lost. In Athel Loren, creation is an act of blending with nature, full of life and emotion. Although these machines were efficient, they were ruthless and indifferent, as if they were consuming something invisible.

"You have to admit that he is right. People like me who have climbed up from the bottom of society know best what the most basic needs are. What's the use of having a soul without clothes and food?" Whitney said, and followed Dacus.

"Yes, Daxus's hierarchy of needs theory, his logic is impeccable. If even these basic needs cannot be met, how can we talk about dignity and self-realization?" Tolandil nodded after pondering for a moment. He used to hang out in Lauren Lauren every day and knew the importance of safety.

The next few buildings were also used for spinning spindles, but the machines were covered with canvas and not started.

Daxus didn't say anything, but continued walking. He didn't ask questions like why it wasn't started. This issue had been discussed before. There were still not enough cotton fields, and they didn't cover the entire province of Asheril, so there was no need to start the machine.

He couldn't transfer the skin lizards in the northern rain forest to grow cotton, because that would collapse the lizardman society. To put it bluntly, there were not enough people, and the output could only increase gradually over time. Moreover, after a field visit, Sea Island cotton could not meet the current needs.

"I brought back eighty Vaal priests from Elsin Alvin. They are now in the north. When things in the north are over, I will assign twenty of them to you."

Whitney's face showed surprise. Although she had never communicated with the Vaal Priest before, she knew the value of the Vaal Priest. It was great to have the assistance of the Vaal Priest. She could get rid of the production and devote herself to design, learning and management. The Vaal Priest could also optimize her design.

"You have to promise me that you will take good care of them and meet their needs." Dacus stretched out his hand, interrupting Whitney who was about to say something, and said in a serious tone. After seeing Whitney nod seriously, he continued, "Use them as the backbone, select some good seedlings from the children to cultivate, one in the south and one in the north at the same time. By the way, after a while, the sorted factory management measures will be sent to you, and you can see if there is anything that needs to be modified."

Just as he had thought when he was still in Ashiril, after the emergence of the automatic mule spinning machine, there was a lack of power looms that could achieve matching production. But he was not worried at all, because the principles of spinning machines and looms were partly universal, and he believed that Whitney would be able to figure it out soon, and Whitney did figure it out.

He stood beside the loom and watched the women workers' movements carefully.

The women's fingers seemed to be dancing with the machines, each movement was precise and fast, with almost no unnecessary pauses. The spinning mill was filled with rapid snapping sounds, and the huge shuttle shuttled back and forth at an astonishing speed, as if trying to catch up with time itself. The yarn driven by the shuttle was rapidly entangled in each shuttle and woven into a part of the cloth.

The women workers lowered their heads and looked focused. Whenever the yarn broke, they almost subconsciously reached out their hands, deftly picked up the broken thread with their fingers, skillfully tied a knot, and continued to operate. The pedaling sound seemed to be the heartbeat of the loom. Their feet stepped on the pedals, repeatedly and rhythmically, pushing the shuttle to shuttle quickly between the yarns, and each fall pushed the yarn tightly.

The operation of the loom itself fascinated Dacus. When the pedal was pressed, the yarn frame on one side rose, dividing the thread bundle into two layers, forming a warp tunnel, and the shuttle flew as fast as an arrow at this moment, sliding from one side to the other, passing through these yarns with the weft yarn.

Then, the loom's upper bar drops down, pressing the weft yarn tightly into the cloth to make it tightly bound. Then, the woman gently pulls the bar arm to prepare the loom for the next shuttle to shuttle. This process repeats itself over and over again, without stopping.

He also noticed that there were a group of children in the factory, who were deftly operating in the narrow gaps, as if they were born for this narrow environment. Whenever the yarn got stuck or the shuttle accidentally deviated from the track, the children would quickly get into the gap of the loom and readjust it with their small fingers.

He didn't frown, nor did he show any displeasure in his eyes, nor did he blame these children for not spending their childhood in this environment, but running in the sunshine. Because these children were not elves...

He gently brushed a piece of woven cloth. The cloth was rough but warm, which was the heat from the machine. The toughness of the cloth was the same as the machine itself, soulless but extremely powerful. At present, he didn't care about beauty and art, he only cared about production and efficiency, so that all Duruchi could have the most basic clothes. Delicacy and emotion were things for the future.

Then he picked up another piece of cloth and looked at it carefully. The cloth in his hand was plain weave, a basic fabric structure, with crisscrossing yarns firmly buckled together at each intersection, forming a simple and symmetrical pattern. The cloth was thin and uniform, with a natural luster, and the color was as white as snow, as if reflecting a cotton field under the sun, smooth to the touch, revealing a delicate touch.

"We can do better, I need a stronger fabric, one that offers more stretch and durability."

Whitney was stunned for a moment. She didn't understand what Dacus meant.

Daxus glanced at Whitney, then picked up the chalk next to him and lightly drew a few strokes on the fabric in his hand.

"Look here, this is not plain weave, this is twill. The yarns are no longer simply criss-crossed, but present an inclined angle. Each warp and weft thread moves slightly when interlaced, forming a series of diagonal lines." He spoke as he drew, and the tip of the pen drew an inclined line on the cloth, and then continued to draw more parallel diagonal lines along this line, gradually interweaving into a regular grid.

"The fabric woven in this way is stronger and more elastic than plain weave, and has greater wear resistance and tear resistance." He paused, pointing to the pattern on the fabric and continued to explain.

"Adjust the machine settings so that the shuttle does not simply shuttle back and forth, but interweaves the yarn along the twill path. I can do it, but it will take me some time." Whitney nodded slightly, with an eager look in her eyes. She has already begun to imagine how to adjust the textile machines in the factory to produce this twill cloth.

"I believe you. This will be a step for us into the future and a step for this factory to reach new heights." Daxus raised his head and spoke softly while looking through the factory window at the sky in the distance.

In his opinion, there was no need to put the steam engine into use immediately, as water power could do the job. The most urgent thing now was the emergence of cotton twill technology. Once cotton twill technology appeared, it would be like a magical achievement. Military uniforms, jeans, work clothes, shoes, etc. all needed this technology.

He couldn't calculate it now, and couldn't show off his best skills in enclosure and horse racing. He had to wait for Master Wu to improve the sea island cotton. After the improvement, things would be easier. He could calculate the cotton yield, and then it would be easier. He could just fill in the data and calculate the surplus and inventory. Next, the branching began.

The Ashir Textile Factory is positioned to manufacture relatively thin cotton fabrics, such as clothes, wool blankets, shoes, sails, tarpaulins, tents, sacks, etc. suitable for the Ashir environment. The woven fabrics need further processing, such as dyeing, coating, and finally cutting and sewing.

Clothes that need to be worn in Naggaroth, such as cotton jackets, Kaitans, cotton shoes, felt shoes, and gloves, will be processed in Naggaroth, but the framework of Naggaroth has not yet been established.

"Sure! Very good, very good! Don't worry, I will definitely take care of your matter. In addition, if you have any other needs, please tell me and I will do my best!"

After inspecting the dyeing and coating factories, Dacus looked at the scene before him and made a political promise to Whitney that was beyond the reach of the Druchs.

There is no other reason. Whitney made a sewing machine consisting of a machine head, a table and a frame. Although there were only a few of them, it was undoubtedly a breakthrough in history. The machine was much faster than manual work. The machine could produce 640 stitches per minute, while manual work only produced 23 stitches. It took about six and a half hours to make a printed dress by hand, while the machine only took less than an hour. After the sewing machine appeared, the clothing industry was completely changed.

In addition to time, buttonhole thread makes the textile more secure, and even if the thread breaks, the whole thread will not unravel.

After he walked into the sewing machine, he took a close look at the fabric and stitches on the operating table, and then asked the somewhat confused Drucci worker to come down from her seat. After he sat down, he fine-tuned the machine head to keep the needle and fabric at a suitable distance. Then, he gently turned the flywheel of the sewing machine with his hand and stepped on it. The machine immediately made a slight humming sound. As the needle began to pierce up and down rhythmically, the fine lines quickly sewed the fabric together.

He quickly found the feeling and steadily controlled the strength of the pedal, adjusting the speed of the machine head to ensure that each stitch went through the fabric accurately. The sewing machine ran at high speed, making rapid clicking sounds, and the coordination between the shuttle and the needle and thread was as smooth as a dance.

After just a few minutes, a simple piece of cloth had been neatly sewn. Daxus stopped pedaling and carefully checked the threads. The buttonholes were dense and firm, and the threads would not loosen even if he pulled hard.

The Asrai who were surrounding them stared at the piece of cloth intently, their eyes full of amazement. At this moment, they were deeply attracted by the beauty of this extremely efficient machine. The red dragons were talking in low voices, discussing the magic of this machine.

Dacus nodded with satisfaction, then picked up the cloth in his hand and cut it deftly. Then, he selected a piece of fabric from the pile of fabric next to him, put it under the sewing machine, and started the machine again. This time, his sewing technique was more precise and his movements were more fluent.

A few minutes later, with the last stitch of the needle finished, he took the finished product from the sewing machine. A simple and functional object appeared before everyone, an object similar to a sleeve. Although the design is simple, the structure is extremely practical. The outer layer is made of soft fabric, and the inner layer is reinforced with lining to protect the arm from wear and tear, which is especially suitable for female workers in the factory.

"This is?"

"Workers who operate machines in factories for a long time often have their arms injured due to wear and tear or collision. This kind of sleeve can not only protect their skin, but also reduce fatigue from long-term work. And it can be used not only in factories, but also in many places. With the emergence and popularization of sewing machines, similar innovative products will continue to appear."

After saying that, he handed the sleeve to Whitney. He did not give the sleeve to the female worker, which was not good. Maybe he could sell it for money or pass it down to his family, but before that, the female worker's life would be in danger.

Before leaving Ashriel last time, he gave Whitney a task to make some shoe samples, which was also one of the issues he was concerned about and urgently needed to solve.

There is no need to explain the importance of shoes, whether they are for military or civilian use.

He selected 3 boots, the first of which was the French BM65, a famous military boot that can be seen everywhere from Arles to Indochina, from Paris to Africa. Known for its durability and adaptability to harsh terrain, it is made of full-grain leather and comes with an attached gaiter design. It is fully designed for comfort and provides better foot support and stability, making it particularly suitable for long-distance marches and rugged terrain.

He was holding a black BM65, which was designed to better suit the characteristics of the elves. The toe was pointed and bulging, fitting the high feet of the elves. The shape was elegant yet practical, and could be covered by shoe armor. It was a complete piece of leather from head to toe, combining the upper and leggings into a streamlined design that was more in line with the elves' aesthetics. The leather was not hard and did not need to be broken in.

The sole of the boot is made of rubber, which is carefully hand-kneaded by Whitney through advanced alchemy. It not only has excellent anti-slip effect, but also can maintain stability on various terrains.

"Try it on and put it on." Daxus signaled the elves to change their original boots.

Except for Watt who was leaning on a stick, the elves took off their traditional boots with some hesitation and put on the black BM65. The moment they put them on, they felt the unprecedented comfort. The upper fit their instep tightly but without any pressure. The rubber sole was soft but full of support, as if every step could blend into the ground.

"How does it feel?" He looked at the various shoelaces tied and shook his head helplessly, then asked.

"It's much better than I thought. The flexibility and support are perfect. I can feel a kind of rebound with every step I take." Maranul moved his toes gently and raised his eyebrows slightly.

"These shoes are really tailor-made for our feet, especially the high instep design, which fits very well. We shouldn't have any problem with our feet getting rubbed during long-distance marches," Dorian commented sharply.

"Not only is it comfortable, its design also takes into account flexibility and durability in combat. When wearing it, the soldier's speed and agility will not be affected in the slightest." Whitney smiled proudly, she had prepared and tested this batch of samples for many years, there was no reason why it wouldn't work.

After Franais tried to walk around, he looked at Dakus.

"This pair of boots is not suitable for extremely cold climates. We will conduct comprehensive tests later. If there are no problems, we will equip them to the garrison and navy of Aishriel." Daxus shook his head as if he knew what Flanais was saying.

He is not crazy enough to equip Naggaroth's Druki with this kind of boots. He doesn't want his feet anymore? He positioned this kind of military shoes very accurately, that is, it is used in tropical and temperate zones, and is suitable for rainforests, oceans, deserts and other environments.

First give them to Asheril's garrison, and then wait... wait for artificial leather to appear. There is no other way. According to his calculations, this kind of boots will require at least two million pairs of soles. Where can he get so much real leather?

Artificial leather is called leather, but in fact the base material is polyester fiber or cotton cloth, and then the coating layer is made, that is, PVC and PU, these synthetic resin materials are evenly applied to the base material through solution or paste. Heat curing, embossing and texture processing, coloring and finishing, then artificial leather appears.

After the twill technology is developed, the artificial leather technology will be developed.

He didn't know much about military affairs, but he knew that soldiers must have a pair of good shoes and socks for long-distance marches. He was ready to start mass-producing this pair of military boots and matching socks when the attack was about to begin. He wanted to ensure that all the Duruchi soldiers who set foot on Ulthuan would be equipped with this pair of military boots and socks, and that there would be enough stock for replacement.

"Try another one." After discussing for a while, seeing that they were almost ready, Daxus pointed to the black waterproof oilcloth military boots on the other side.

In the words of the prologue to Union Inventions: A History of Inventive Ideas, 1917-1991: Tarpaulin was the savior of the Union Army, a cheap, durable cotton fabric that was mass-produced to allow thousands of soldiers to wear footwear. On the other hand, it was a penalty: tarpaulin footwear was heavy, uncomfortable, and from an aesthetic point of view, it is hard to find anything uglier than tarpaulin boots. Nevertheless, the history of the invention of tarpaulin and the technology of its production deserves a separate chapter.

This comment is accurate. The elves wearing BM65 were either surrounding, commenting, or holding them, but they had no intention of changing into waterproof oilskin combat boots.

In the early 30s, the Alliance faced logistical difficulties. Although there was no large-scale military expansion at this time, the army's ammunition, cloth, and military footwear supply could not meet the requirements. In terms of footwear, the supply was insufficient on the one hand, and the waterproof performance and lifespan were insufficient on the other hand. The R&D personnel were forced to seek materials that were cheaper and more suitable for mass production than leather, and then... they launched the traditional art of the Russians, archaeology!

They found in the archives the tarpaulin invented by Pomotsev, and who was Mikhail Pomotsev...

Inspired by technological advances, the researchers developed a new type of waterproof tarpaulin, which was then distributed. However, the performance was not good. In the extremely cold environment of the Country of a Thousand Lakes, the waterproof tarpaulin military boots were not only heavy, but also very easy to crack and break due to freezing, so the project was stopped.

To put it simply, the main components of waterproof oilcloth military boots are rubber and canvas, as well as some auxiliary materials such as animal fats, tar, etc. Although they are cheap, waterproof, and suitable for the damp and cold environment in spring and autumn, they are relatively heavy and not resistant to freezing.

But soon, the situation changed again, the Great Patriotic War broke out, the supply of leather materials became tight, and the development of new waterproof oilskin military boots had to be started immediately.

The new military boots adopt a two-section structure, with the upper part made of waterproof tarpaulin and the part below the ankle made of leather. The joints are stitched with needle and thread, so they are ugly, and the bottom is a hard rubber sole. The large area of ​​waterproof tarpaulin on the upper part can reduce costs, and the leather material on the lower part can improve strength and extend service life.

Soon, this type of military boots became the standard equipment of the Alliance. According to official statements from the Alliance, about 10 million pairs of this type of military boots were produced, saving billions of square meters of upper leather and thousands of tons of sole leather, making an important contribution to winning the war.

Then I kept wearing it, and wearing it, until I finally…

Although cheap and practical, the soldiers of the Allied Forces did not like this boot at all, and the criticism continued until after the disintegration. During the Great Patriotic War, if they had the chance, they would wear very sturdy German boots made of genuine leather, with horseshoes on the heels and 33 nails on the soles.

But these are not important to Daxus. What he wants now is cheap, practical and mass-produced so that he can have something to wear. Although this pair of military boots cannot be worn in extremely cold environments, it can be worn in other environments when paired with various foot bindings.

If the boots are not breathable and cause foot infections, he really has no choice but to give soldiers more foot wraps and pay attention to daily maintenance. He is not worried about trench foot because this pair of military boots is waterproof, and there is no rainy season in Naggaroth in spring and autumn, so there will be no mud.

He had agreed with Malekith that in the summer, the soldiers stationed in Naggarond should be taken out for training, that is, long-distance marches. In addition to training the soldiers, the officers and staff should have an idea of ​​the soldiers' marching speed, so as not to make trouble after they set foot on Ulthuan.

In winter, they just stayed in the barracks and didn't do anything fancy to strengthen their will. There weren't that many equipments. He didn't want to see a large-scale loss of personnel during a long march in winter.

In his opinion, this pair of military boots is what the Duruchi soldiers wear during summer training. It gives them a sense of practicing with a sandbag tied to their chest. When they set foot on Ulthuan, they can also be used as spare shoes.

At other times, they wear woolen big-toe shoes. This type of shoe is simple and thick in design. The toe is usually thickened to prevent impact or injury, hence the name big-toe shoes. The shoe is lined with wool or cashmere for warmth, and is paired with a thick rubber sole to provide better wear resistance and anti-slip effects.

The garrisons in the north near the Chaos Wasteland wear felt shoes.

Dacus looked at the hesitant elves and suddenly thought of a joke. Wearing military coats from the Napoleonic Wars, carrying sacks from the Crimean War, wearing high boots from World War II, and sitting in the most advanced infantry fighting vehicles, this was the Allied Forces of the Cold War.

His situation is not much better. He is wearing equipment from different periods and fighting a war with cold weapons. (End of this chapter)