The initial amount of iron coins issued was limited, and Shi Zhi was right to worry.
The hole for minting coins cannot be opened. Once this hole is opened, if there is no money in the future, coins will be minted, and the iron coins will depreciate very quickly.
If you want to maintain the purchasing power of iron coins, you cannot mint coins casually. As a medium of transaction, currency must ensure scarcity.
Lin Yan said: "It is right not to mint coins. A new batch of ore has been shipped back, and it will not take long for the Finance Department to recover a lot of money from individuals. Iron ore is a shared asset and the main source of money. Arbitration The court will control it well. In the future, when every household has grown wheat and the food problem has been solved, taxation will be implemented. That will be the basis for the city's operation."
After speaking, he looked at Huang Ying and Bai Chen, "If you need someone, go find them. I'll apply to the Finance Department for research expenses first. I can't guarantee whether they will be approved. I will try my best to fight for them."
The two nodded, both thinking about how they would support people if there were no public funds.
Lan Yue was the last one to say that her biggest action this year was a trip to the mine. The rest of the time she spent in the materials department recording the entry and exit of public property.
The most important material now is the ironware stacked in the warehouse, which is the bulk of the fiscal revenue. As long as it is sold, the money can be recovered.
The most popular item in the city is iron, whether it's a sickle or a broadsword, it's in urgent need of every household.
Land reclamation is versatile for self-defense. Even when facing fierce beasts, having a weapon in hand will give you a little more confidence.
Lan Yue looked at Lin Yan and said, "The road to the mine has been found. It is imperative to build the road. The transportation you mentioned by truck can start next year?"
Lin Yan shook his head with regret, "The most important thing next year is to open up wasteland and plant wheat. Only by filling our stomachs first and not worrying about food and drink can we think about anything else. When every household has a surplus of food and people don't worry about food and drink, we will start building roads. . Speaking of this, Shi Zhi and Ye Cong, you have one more task."
"What are you doing?" Shi Zhi asked. He had long been accustomed to Lin Yan's sudden whim, and he found work for them as he spoke.
Ye Cong was also used to it and waited for Lin Yan to continue.
Lin Yan suddenly thought that there was a lot of wheat to be planted, and it would be too slow for people to carry bundles back one by one. He should make a frame cart, which could pull a lot of goods.
The frame cart can be pulled by oxen, or one person can pull it in front and others push it in the back, which is convenient and practical.
She saw a lot of wooden utensils in room number 0109, all of which could be used. I still remembered it when I was watching it, but I had forgotten about it all over the world.
She found a piece of yellow paper, picked up Mao Mu's newly made thin pen, and drew on the paper for a long time. The appearance of the frame truck vividly appeared on the paper.
Lin Yan took the paper and explained the components and principles to Shi Zhi and Ye Cong. In fact, she had never seen the real thing at all, it was just words on paper.
Others also gathered around to listen with interest, their eyes shining brightly.
Hua Min said happily: "This cart is great. It can pull a lot of things without any effort. It will be used for harvesting hemp and transporting ore in the future."
Lin Yan smiled and said, "It's useful. Don't think about that yet. I haven't finished talking yet. Although this bicycle is good, the wheels are made of wood and are not durable. I think we can just replace them with iron ones, which are more durable. Made to last longer.”
"Yes, that's what I was about to say." Shi Zhi nodded, "Wooden wheels can also be used, but they are easy to crack and need to be replaced frequently, which is very troublesome. It is better to do it right at once and use iron to make the wheels and shafts. Just use wood for the boards. The car boards are easy to make, just let people from the wood factory do it. Lin Yun and I will study how to make the wheels together."
"Okay, just make your own arrangements."
Lan Yue said, "Since we need to use a truck, the road leading to the fields must also be built, otherwise the truck won't be able to go."
"That's right. We will open up wasteland for farming next year and build roads at the same time. When the truck is ready, it can be pulled into the field. When the arbitration tribunal meets at the end of the year, this matter must also be mentioned."
Lin Yan looked at everyone, "Everyone has made achievements and done well this year. Now is just the beginning. We are people who want to go out of the wilderness and see the world. We are destined not to settle in one corner. Everything we do now is for We can go further in the future. In the future, we still need to work together to build Sun City better and let people live a better life."
Each of the ten people in the laboratory was able to take on their own role. They lived up to Lin Yan's expectations and were using their abilities to change Sun City.
Shuisheng took a deep look at Lin Yan and already understood her ambition, "Don't worry, we all keep the blueprint you drew in our hearts. I think the most important thing is in school. Hua Min should be more attentive and make useful choices. It is still too slow to rely on us alone to cultivate people.”
If you want to know the population ratio of Sun City, children under the age of twelve account for more than half. When this generation grows up, it is the most solid foundation.
As long as we train them well, Sun City in the future will be a brand new place.
Lin Yan nodded, "Yes, they need to be trained from an early age. Only when they grow up can they be in the same direction as us. They are the main force of the future and cannot be left alone. Hua Min, please pay more attention. In addition, during this winter season, we will take time to attend classes and study. Something more profound.”
At first, she only taught them the most basic knowledge. She has already exchanged intermediate textbooks from the Science and Technology Museum to prepare for this year's cold season.
The ten of them are different. Those who want to enter the world with her, or even conquer the stars and the sea, must grow up as soon as possible.
Everyone got excited when they heard that they were going to learn something new. Listening to Lin Yan's class opened the door to a magical world, and the things inside were extremely mysterious in their eyes.
Especially after these two years of practice, they all confirmed that the basic knowledge taught by Lin Yan was correct. As long as it is used well, it can bring about great changes.
Seeing their expectant looks, Lin Yan said with a smile: "Then it's settled, classes have to go on, and the work at hand can't stop. Don't be lazy."
"Don't worry, we can definitely do it well." Hua Min promised. "However, we'd better arrange the time around dinner, when everyone can come together."
"Okay. Let's start at six o'clock in the afternoon and study for two hours every day."
In order to accurately calculate time, Lin Yan and Shi Zhi made an hourglass together. It was made of wood and used 24-hour timekeeping. The hourglass drops at a certain speed. As the sand flows, it drives an indicator wooden bar with a twenty-four-hour scale marked on it to record the time.
The only troublesome thing is that someone has to pour the sand in the sand bucket back into the funnel above regularly every day.
But it's okay if you forget it. Just ask Lin Yan to recalibrate it.
The timekeeping in the science and technology museum is very accurate. It will never be one second longer or less. Lin Yan has long been used to calibrating hourglasses for others.
(End of chapter)
