Cao Cao just pondered for a moment and then said,
"Take the manufacture of a ribbed bow as an example. If you want to create a qualified ribbed bow, after the materials are ready, you need to lay the ribs and laminate the bow body to ensure the tight integration of the bow tire, ribs and bow tip. .”
"In addition, the bow body also needs to be baked."
"After the bow body is formed, it still needs to be trained like an animal to slowly hone the new bow's adaptability to deformation caused by various pulling forces."
"After the bow training is completed, the bow can be painted."
"It is not only used as a decoration, but also to prevent the entry of moist air and extend the life of the bow."
Cao Cao is indeed a military master, and he is also so familiar with the manufacture of bows and arrows.
"My lord is indeed knowledgeable."
Guo Jia on the side praised him and then added,
"If it's a skilled craftsman, it will take three months at the earliest, and that's if all the materials are available."
After hearing what they said, Yang Ling smiled and said,
"According to what my lord and Mr. Fengxiao said, if we build a crossbow, I'm afraid we won't be able to get it in four or five months, right?"
Cao Cao and Guo Jia both nodded.
Compared with bows and arrows, the manufacturing process of crossbows is more complicated.
“What if the entire manufacturing process was divided into different steps and the craftsmen were responsible for them in batches?”
Yang Ling asked with a smile.
As soon as these words came out, several people in the study were stunned.
"What do you mean, sir?"
Cao Cao frowned, not quite understanding what Yang Ling said.
"The manufacturing of crossbows takes a long time, partly because of the trouble of making them, and partly because of the lack of qualified craftsmen."
"Taking the sinew bow as an example, we can divide the manufacturing process into four steps: lamination, baking, bow training, and painting."
"We can recruit a large number of people and let them be responsible for one of the steps."
“In this way, manufacturing efficiency can be greatly accelerated!”
Yang Ling talked eloquently and explained the so-called assembly line operation to everyone.
Except for Dian Wei, the other three people in the study are extremely smart.
After hearing what Yang Ling said, they understood what assembly line work was!
Compared with traditional training of craftsmen, this method can instantly train a large number of skilled craftsmen, with extremely high production efficiency!
"Sir, you are really a genius! You can think of such a way!"
Cao Cao couldn't help but praise the case.
Cao Ang looked at Yang Ling with admiration. The teacher is indeed smart!
Even Guo Jia, who has always been arrogant, has to admit that the gap between himself and Yang Ling... seems to be getting bigger and bigger!
"Fengxiao, let's start preparations according to the flow operation method sir said."
Cao Cao immediately made a decision and decided to manufacture Lingyue Repeating Crossbows in large quantities and prepare to equip the army.
After Guo Jia took the order and left, Cao Cao said with emotion,
"Sir, not only did he come up with a powerful weapon like the Lingyue Repeating Crossbow, but he also came up with a brilliant idea like assembly line work. How do you want me to reward you?"
Yang Ling thought for a while, cupped his hands and said,
"Reporting to my lord, I really have something to ask of you."
Cao Cao was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Yang Ling, who usually didn't seek fame and fortune, would take the initiative to speak.
He was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said,
"Sir, just say it, don't mention one thing, even ten or eight, it's not a big deal."
"That's it. I wonder what my lord plans to do with Zhang Xiu?"
Yang Ling cupped his hands and said,
"If possible, I hope my lord will spare his life."
As the saying goes, you have to listen to the wind beside your pillow.
Since following Yang Ling, Zou Rui has been extremely well-behaved.
On the bed, she was even more obedient to him.
Whenever Yang Ling opened his mouth, she would obey any tricks or gestures.
Just two nights ago, after the two had a good time, Zou Rui cautiously proposed that Yang Ling could help intercede with Cao Cao for her nephew Zhang Xiu.
Yang Ling was not one to put up his pants and deny recognition, so he finally agreed.
"It seems that Mrs. Zou is a beautiful woman, otherwise Mr. Zhang Xiu wouldn't beg for mercy."
Cao Cao smiled and joked,
"Now that Sir has spoken, how can I not agree to this trivial matter? Don't worry, I won't kill him, I will still use him."
"Thank you, my lord!"
Yang Ling held his hands in joy.
After some more chatting, Yang Ling stood up and left.
Seeing his background disappear outside the door, Cao Ang couldn't help but sigh to Cao Cao,
"Father, the teacher is really a sentimental person."
"That's true."
Cao Cao paused, then said with a straight face,
"Do you know that you made a mistake during this trip to Wancheng?"
"Father, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have forced Zhang Xiu's aunt to be sacrificed to the teacher."
Cao Ang sincerely apologized and admitted his mistake.
"It seems you still don't realize where you went wrong."
Cao Cao sighed.
Seeing his son's confused expression, he felt a little resentful that iron could not turn into steel.
"Yang Ling not only likes beauties, but also women. You certainly did the right thing by dedicating Mrs. Zou to him."
"But your fault was that you were too careless and failed to take away the military power from Zhang Xiu, giving him a chance to rebel!"
Cao Ang was immediately dumbfounded.
Listening to his father's wishes, he didn't object to presenting a beautiful woman to Yang Ling?
"Do you know why, as a father, you let Yang Ling be your teacher?"
Cao Ang thought for a while and said cautiously,
"Is it because the teacher is smart, capable and resourceful?"
"Yes, but not entirely right."
Cao Cao said this, making Cao Ang a little confused.
"Yang Ling is extremely talented, wise, and good at planning. My father asked him to be your teacher because he wants you to learn from his strengths. This is one of them."
"Secondly, although he did not hold any important position, Dian Wei, Xu Chu and others all had good relations with him."
"If your father dies in the future, as long as he helps you, our Cao family's foundation will not collapse!"
Cao Cao said in a deep voice.
Only then did Cao Ang suddenly realize.
Yes, just like what my father said.
Although the teacher Yang Ling is only a small grain transport officer, his network of connections is extremely wide.
Cao Cao's two personal bodyguard commanders, Dian Wei and Xu Chu, were his sworn brothers.
Another sworn brother, Zhao Yun, did not have a high official position, but was extremely brave.
He has a life-saving grace for the trapped general Gao Shun!
Huang Zhong, Gan Ning and Zhang Ji, who had recently defected and been put in high positions, also had a close relationship with him.
In addition, Mi Zhen, the only daughter of the wealthy businessman Mi family in Xuzhou, is Yang Ling's woman.
Yang Ling also runs the business of perfume and Maotai. It is no exaggeration to describe it as making a fortune every day.
If something unexpected happens to Cao Cao in the future, Cao Ang will definitely be able to stabilize the situation with the help of Cao's clan members and Yang Ling!
"Father is really far-sighted!"
Only then did Cao Ang understand his father's good intentions!
"It's best if you can understand the thoughts of a father."
Cao Cao patted Cao Ang's shoulder happily, and then told him with a solemn expression,
"But you must remember that if Yang Ling has any evil intentions, he must be killed with thunderous means!"
