Brocade clothing as the country

Chapter 830 Craftsmanship
Different from Shen Wang's many plans, Sha Dacheng, who was also a hero on the sea back then, meant to settle down on Tianjin Wei's side.

After all, from Tianjinwei to Liaozhen, the sea is calm and the sea is calm, and there are not so many forces entangled. If the goods arrive, it will be regarded as a deal. Except for the goods of Sanjiang Trading Company, I can also follow the trade. Every time I go, I will get a large profit.

Who wouldn't want to live such a peaceful life? Going to the ocean may make more money, but that's like licking blood. No one knows if they can come back when they go to sea. Compared with the good life now, they naturally know how to choose.

Moreover, Sha Dacheng's son, Sha Dongning, has indeed a bright future under Wang Tong's seat. Except for the unruly ones, most of the people in the green forest have a strong desire for official status. Seeing Sha Dongning Prosperity and wealth come first, and Sha Dacheng is unwilling to be dragged down.

Over the past six months, many families of Sha Dacheng's subordinates have moved from Japan and the south, and according to the rules, they have done documents and guides in the Qing army hall in Tianjin Wei, bought properties and leased ports, which means that they will settle down in Tianjin Wei.

So Wang Tong joked about this sentence with a smile. Hearing Wang Tong's words, Sha Dacheng reacted quickly, knelt on the ground and kowtowed and said:
"The villain is stupid. He only thinks that the days are happy now, and he still hopes that Master Hou will give him advice."

"Get up and talk, get up and talk, my family doesn't need to be so polite, the sea is so vast, the Shadong family's vision should not be limited to the north."

Seeing Sha Dacheng's bewildered expression, Wang Tong said with a smile:

"The countries in the South Seas, Tianzhu, and even Persia and Frangji in the west are all places where you can do business. In the future, when we do business there, it will definitely not be like here The side is so peaceful, and the people on board know how to fight, so blood is still a must!"

"Master Hou. Master Hou sees far, but the small ones are limited. Hearing what Master Hou said, the young ones understand."

Sha Dacheng quickly agreed, but after a pause, he still spoke:
"Small presumptuousness, with the fleet capacity of our Tianjin Wei side, in fact, even this side is not enough to eat. Liao Town is a bottomless pit. They want, and they have to provide for Mongolia and Jurchen in the east and north. As for the savages, there are also large sums of money in Waguo and Goryeo, and we can’t even care about the south, and now Lord Hou thinks so far away.”

"With the construction of such a ship, the capacity will be saturated sooner or later. We will have enough to eat in this life, and we will have children and grandchildren."

Hearing what Wang Tong said, Sha Dacheng nodded again and again, and said with a smile:

"Yes, yes, the villain's vision is still shallow."

But hearing this Sha Dacheng also made me want to laugh. Considering his age, Wang Tong is actually Sha Dacheng's nephew and nephew. It is really awkward to talk about descendants here.

"Sha Dong's family's knives and guns are put into storage, and the horses are released to Nanshan. Shen Dong's family has not relaxed yet!"

When Wang Tong said this, Sha Dacheng was shocked, kowtowed and said:

"Hou Ye reminded the villain to understand, the villain must let the sons not slack off, thank you Hou Ye for the great kindness to Wu Bei."

In fact, even if Sha Dacheng was unarmed and simply took shelter of Tianjin Wei, Wang Tong would be sure to protect him. However, Sha Dacheng's subordinates are all experienced pirates at sea, and they are the best candidates for sailors. Such a force, Rather than letting them disperse in peace, it is better to maintain it.

Shen Wang's side has always maintained its own force, and even strengthened it through various channels. This point is enough for Sha Dacheng to be vigilant.

The two sides are at odds with each other, if there is no protection of Tianjin Wei in the future, if they really want to start, the Sha Dacheng fleet without armaments and enjoying peace will become the fish of the other side.

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The weather in July is not very pleasant in the workshop. The temperature of the blacksmith's furnace can make people sweat profusely in the cold winter, and it is even more terrible in this hot day.

However, Wang Tong's personal guards were all in high spirits, as a reward for their personal servants, Wang Tong had to replace all the equipment on them with new ones.

Not to mention anything else, but this plate armor is considered a family heirloom in the Northern Army, because the protection is so effective, except for close-range and vigorous spear stabbing and aiming at the gaps in the armor on the battlefield Except for stabbing with the sword, other attacks are difficult to cause damage.

Many people thought that such a good thing was extremely expensive. If the Tiger's Mighty Army could equip it, the palace would be willing to spend money, and most people didn't even bother to ask the price.

Not to mention others, all the soldiers think this way. They fight on the battlefield, and their armor is often damaged, but everyone takes care of it very preciously. Some people go to the blacksmith to repair it, because they think it is precious. Wait. After arriving in Tianjinwei, but knowing that it can be replaced with a new one, it is nothing to be happy about.

And this renewal is not to give them a brand new set of armor, the craftsmen of the private workshop will also adjust it according to their figure.

Among Wang Tong's personal guards, there are those who are taller and stronger than ordinary people, and some who are thinner than ordinary people. They may not fit properly when they wear armor. This time, the lining and belts are adjusted to make them fit better.

Needless to say about weapons, some people have shot firecrackers many times, and the aim has changed. This is also a new one. The swords, guns, bows and arrows are chosen by them, and they take what they fancy.

There was joy and laughter there. Wang Tong, accompanied by Qiao Da and several foreign craftsmen, patrolled the workshop. Wang Tong had strict requirements on management. to the quality and efficiency of production.

Everything in the workshop was done according to his requirements, but naturally Wang Tong would not be confused by such a superficial appearance, so he just said:
"A few days before I came here, you stopped work for half a day to clean here. I don't care about it this time. Next time, you can go to the village in the north to retire!"

Qiao Da bent even lower, and couldn't help apologetically laughing. Several white craftsmen didn't dare to look up. When they walked to the hydraulic stamping machine, Wang Tong asked while looking at the machine:
"Qiao Da, your two sons are now working in the workshop. At that time, there was a vacancy in the purchase of materials. You didn't arrange it. That's good!"

"The master has given me enough wealth and honor. There are still a lot of villains who are targeted by others."

Hearing Wang Tong's praise, Qiao Da, who was still a little nervous just now, was finally relieved. Several craftsmen were adjusting an iron piece. After adjusting the position, they dodged the spring that triggered the hydraulic punch. The iron piece was smashed down, and then another Stop the punch press and readjust the position of the iron parts.

Seeing Wang Tong's attention, Qiao laughed and stepped forward and said:

"This is the bow of the boat ordered by the fan merchant Abagon. It is said to be used to wrap the bow."

That should be used for collision at sea, Wang Tong thought casually, Qiao Da lowered his voice and said:

"Master, Ji Town the previous month ordered [-] sets of plate armor, and Liao Town came to order [-] sets ten days ago. The villains here say they can't make the decision. Master?"

Wang Tong walked to the other side, was silent for a while, and said with a smile:

"The workshop also needs to make money. If the army of Ming Dynasty comes to buy it, it still has to be sold, but the words are clear, it's a cash transaction, otherwise it won't be sold."

This answer was not the same as what Qiao Da thought, but since Wang Tong made a decision, he had no choice but to obey. After walking a few steps, Wang Tong turned his head and said:
"Each set of armor needs to earn at least 200 taels. If they are willing, they should learn the production technology of this plate armor within a few years. If they can earn more during this gap, they can earn more!"

Qiao Da immediately agreed with a smile on his face. After wandering around here, Wang Tong was already sweating profusely. A small garden was set up. This side is upstream and the water is clean. It can be regarded as a quiet place in the midst of the hustle and bustle. If there are any officials or wealthy businessmen coming, the private square will entertain guests here.

Wang Tong changed his soaked clothes here, and the appointment to preside over the official workshop also came, and he and a group of prominent figures in the workshop were waiting in the wooden house in the garden.

"I'm in the capital, so it's impossible to pay attention to this place all the time. I just want to say a few words. The rules set at the beginning must be strictly enforced. Don't relax just because I'm not there or the production is not much. If the rules are wrong or inappropriate, they must be changed. , and you don’t dare to move. There must be technological innovation, which will always remain the same. Sooner or later, people will surpass the past. At that time, if we have money and buy other people’s better things, there is no need for you to exist. "

After Wang Tong said this, several people listened solemnly, and quickly got up to agree, Wang Tong said again:
"Jizhen and Liaozhen are such big military towns that they don't buy many armors. They are obviously prepared for their own soldiers and generals. Maybe they are the most elite batch. In this way, the military towns all over the world are worthless. Buy them all, and there won’t be too much quantity, plus our price is set high, I am afraid that many people will shrink when they hear this price, except for the supply of Huwei Army. It’s not bad to see the armor on the bow of the ship today!!”

Everyone got up and agreed again, and when they sat down, Ren Yuan, the director of the Ministry of Industry, couldn't help admiring:
"Master Hou is not only superb in martial arts, but also his artisan management skills are unparalleled in the world. Originally, the work in the workshop is getting less and less, and everyone is a little at a loss. Hearing what Master Hou said, my heart is much brighter!"

Everyone naturally agreed, and while they were talking, there were guards outside who announced loudly:

"Master Hou, the two brothers Wu Da and Wu have returned from Ji Town and are waiting at Zhuangzi in the north of the city."

Wang Tong smiled and said:
"The team for this trip to the south is almost assembled, and we will start our journey the day after tomorrow."

"I wish Lord Hou a smooth journey this time."

Everyone said auspicious words in unison, and when they dispersed, Ren Yuan was a little puzzled, and said to Qiao Da:
"Master Hou is going to the south of the Yangtze River on business. It's good to bring more civil servants who are proficient in accounting and political affairs. Why do you bring so many soldiers there? It's not a war."

(End of this chapter)