After looking at the spinning process, we are in the weaving workshop. As Li Shan walked, he introduced the performance and output of the loom. Everyone watched the loom shuttle flying and making a continuous clicking sound, but no one was operating it. Only female workers in uniform were inspecting the wiring.
Chen Lin silently calculated in his mind that there were about fifty or sixty machines here, but there were only a dozen people patrolling back and forth. It seems that a journeyman can see four or five looms, which is amazing. This loom is not only fast, but also requires very few people. In the case of Nansha, if 20 female workers can be trained, plus dozens of laborers, less than 100 people can operate 100 machines. According to the introduction of the Lishan chief, if a machine here weaves ordinary plain cloth and only weaves during the day and does not work at night, it can weave about 60 meters per day. According to a rough calculation of three meters and one foot, it is twenty feet of cloth.
He knew well that a good skilled weaver could only weave more than one foot in a day. This production efficiency is simply heaven and earth! What's more, in a mechanical weaving factory, one person can look after four or five machines. Fifty machines are used in one day...
Chen Lin shuddered. Once this thing comes out, there will be no way for homespun cloth to survive! Thinking about my own silk weaving workshop, if it could be like this...
Now his sense of crisis became more intense. If his second uncle, whom the whole family looked down upon, could really use the Australians' help to transform and upgrade silk weaving in this way, there would be no way for him and his third uncle to survive in the future.
We must try to regain control of the silk weaving workshop! Chen Lin thought. He can cling to the elders, and so can I!
Chen Ding was not as worried as his nephew. Instead, he discussed it with Wu Yijun from time to time with great interest.
After seeing the weaving factory, it turned out that the next production link was the printing and dyeing factory. However, the Senate has not yet mass-produced chemical dyes, and the printing and dyeing industry has no intention of promoting them, so Li Shan took them around a corner and went to the exhibition hall.
The last destination of the tour group was the exhibition hall of the Textile Park, where hand-made textile machines collected from various places and various textile equipment produced by Bairen Machinery Manufacturing Factory were displayed. These devices come in different sizes and shapes, and they look dazzling, and you can't figure out what they are used for. Fortunately, there are instructions in front of each machine, briefly describing its specific use and production efficiency.
Finally, there is a sand table display, which shows the complete production processes of various textile enterprises and the workshop layout of related factories in the form of models, which is clear at a glance.
Chen Dingdao: "These equipments perform their own duties. When combined, they form a workshop, and when several workshops are put together, they form a factory."
"In this way, it's not much different from a workshop. It's just a large scale," Chen Lin said, "and it doesn't require manpower."
"Just because it doesn't require manpower, it's beyond our reach." Wu Yijun was a little worried. "I asked Brother Chen about it, and he said that these equipment would either be powered by steam engines or water turbines. He also specifically asked me about my intention."
"Steam engines need to burn boilers, and Australians say they need to use coal. It's not easy to buy." Chen Ding said, "I wonder if it's okay to burn firewood?"
"I asked, and Brother Chen said you don't have to think about burning firewood. You have to burn coal. If it's inconvenient to buy coal, you can only use a hydraulic machine."
Coal is not as widely used in Guangdong as it is in the north. Coal-producing areas are mostly in mountainous areas, and mining and transportation are inconvenient. In addition, there are abundant forest resources, and charcoal is mostly used in smelting. The only stable coal suppliers are Australians. However, the Thermal Coal Council does not have enough for its own use, let alone the commercial supply market.
Therefore, the so-called choice of steam engine power is just a side note. In fact, the textile mills that mainly promote hydraulic machines are. This is not only considering the fuel issue, but also considering that the steam engine power unit requires a lot of maintenance work, which will be difficult for private factories that lack technical personnel to maintain.
"There are many rivers in Nansha, and my family is from a wealthy family, so water is not a problem. Listen to Comrade Chen's words: Steam engines are powerful and can carry more machines; but hydraulic engines do not use coal and are easier to use."
"If you don't use coal, you can save the cost of burning coal."
The three people ignored the sand table and began to calculate the cost.
Using a hydraulic machine, according to the instructions and sand table, there will be a lot of expense for the construction of channels and dams when building a factory. However, although the cost is large, it is a one-time investment. Unlike a steam engine, coal is burned every day to operate - this does not mean burning money!
Chen Xiaobing watched them with cold eyes as they whispered and whispered around the sand table, knowing that these few were calculating costs. He didn't bother them, and only spoke when they asked.
After the visit, Lishan invited them to take a rest at the park guest house.
The guest house is a small brick building with three floors. Since they were not staying here overnight, they were only asked to take a rest in the lounge.
This lounge is very different. Australian decoration styles range from gorgeous to simple. These three people have seen it to some extent, but this place is different.
Call it traditional, but it is also a common hall decoration. It only has a four-water return hall-style patio with a pond dug in the patio and a small rockery. Under the gurgling water are more than a dozen red carps. Next to it is a statue of Guan Gong with his eyes closed, as well as orange trees and pine potted plants.
The three of them probably understood that this was a Feng Shui arrangement to seek wealth, and they were secretly puzzled. This is really rare!
This arrangement was also made after Li Shan came. The reason is because he believed in this. Zou Biao didn't agree with this, but it was hard to stop him, so he just let him do what he wanted.
A group of people were sitting in the hall, and a girl came out with a teacup to serve tea. Chen Lin felt familiar, but couldn't remember where he had seen him before. Turning around and seeing Chen Ding, he obviously felt the same way.
The girl was slightly startled when she saw them, and then covered her mouth with the tray, seemingly laughing. Before the Chen family's uncle and nephew could understand, Li Shan had already strode in.
"Guys, how was your visit?"
"It's an eye-opener." Wu Yijun quickly stood up and responded.
"I won't say any more polite words. You are all the people in charge of the future cotton spinning mill. Can such a set of equipment be put into your hands and run normally?"
There was a sense of questioning in these words. Fortunately, this was already discussed before they came. Just now, based on the sand table, the three of them made some calculations.
Although Wu Yijun is a layman, he is the strongest among the three in terms of business and communication skills. Immediately, we elaborated on several key points such as how they chose the factory site, how to solve the water source problem, the sources of workers, the procurement of raw materials, and the market. Although businessmen in this era still don’t know how to make gorgeous PPTs, the basic business operation ideas are still the same. Wu Yijun's words are both organized and have general data. Li Shan couldn't help but nod, feeling very impressed. Sure enough, those who dare to bid are not mediocre!
"...In this way, you are confident."
"I don't dare to take it seriously. After all, this is a big event worth tens of thousands of dollars. Since we have to rush, we must plan carefully. Otherwise, we will lose money and the face of the Senate will be damaged."
"Haha, you are really good at talking." Li Shan laughed loudly, feeling that there was a hint of threat in the middle-aged businessman's words, but this made him feel that the person coming was more serious, "No more nonsense, what do you have? Where are you worried about? Let’s talk about it too.”
"What I'm worried about." The three of them quickly exchanged glances. This is the key point.
Wu Yijun calmed down his thoughts and said: "Reporting to the chief, everything else is easy to talk about. What worries us most is that these machines are all brand new and there are no skilled craftsmen..."
There are so many completely new production equipment and processes, and anyone with a little common sense knows how many problems will be hidden in them. Today's weavers are completely useless and have to "learn the trade" from scratch.
"Your doubts are normal. After all, this is a new beginning for you." Li Shan said, "But you can rest assured that we have three years of free technical guidance in the relevant contract. With a project like cotton textile Said, three years of free technical guidance is more than enough. Machine production is not as difficult as you think."
Seeing that they still had doubts, Li Shan simply revealed the specific plan.
"Once the factory enters the civil construction stage, you will recruit workers. You will be given a specific standard for the approximate number of male and female workers and the requirements to be met. You recruit according to this. After the recruitment is full, they will all be sent to the temporary Gao Lai, we will work and learn in the factory you just visited using the method of 'using the old to lead the new'. Once the civil construction and installation are completed, they can start production as soon as they return to the factory."
"This is a good idea..." Chen Lin blurted out.
"These workers are in Lingao... room and board..."
"That's right. Your workers work in the demonstration factory and receive wages and related allowances according to the treatment of apprentices here. The food and accommodation expenses will be deducted from their income."
Originally, the Planning Institute wanted the bidders to pay internship fees and room and board fees. But Li Shan thinks this expense is too high and also too unkind. I'll give you a job for free and I'll pay you back.
"After all, our project contract includes technical service terms, so there is no reason to ask others to collect money again. Besides, this project will take at least half a year from the beginning of civil construction to completion and production. We are equivalent to six months of cheap labor. No loss at all.”
"The chiefs are really thoughtful."
"But as a factory, modern production requires modern management, so in addition to apprentices, you will also select relevant managers to study as required." Li Shan smiled, "These positions require time to learn. The program will be relatively long and requires a certain cultural foundation. I suggest you select suitable people to study at the university as soon as possible."
