When Li Zhao returned to Chang'an Township, Ah Chao came to report that the wire drawing wire had exceeded three millimeters in diameter.
This is a good sign. If it can break through three millimeters, it can break through one millimeter. It is a matter of time. In other words, if the wire problem can be solved, then it will be necessary to equip them with rubber.
So, he walked into the yard, looked for an open place, bought a large amount of rubber from the store, and piled it into a hill.
Soon, he waved Ah Chao to come over. Ah Chao came in and took a look. His eyes were very surprised, but he was not used to it. The young master always made some inexplicable things. As for how he got it, he didn't know how. Go ask, because he knows the young master won't tell.
"This thing is called rubber. You should also know what electricity is from the students in the Electricity School. Electricity is very scary and makes people tremble when touched. If it is more powerful, it can even cause death, so its carrier wire is It must be isolated and not allowed to be touched.”
Li Zhao patiently explained to Ah Chao. Ah Chao seemed to understand but he understood one thing, that is, the drawing wire they produced was called wire, and the wire could conduct electricity. As long as the copper wire was wrapped, it could Insulate electricity, and the rubber in the young master's mouth is the thing that insulates electricity.
"Do you understand?" Seeing Ah Chao's expression that seemed to understand but not understand, Li Zhao asked.
"I understand." Ah Chao's tone was a little weak.
Li Zhao smiled and taught him so many epoch-making things at once. It was normal for him to find it difficult to accept it for a while. However, with the production of wires, he would gradually understand and would not say more.
"Yeah!" Li Zhao nodded and handed over a piece of paper. This is the secret book on how to refine rubber and how to make wire sheaths. He just wrote it in very simple words.
Ah Chao looked at the contents on the paper, sometimes shaking his head, sometimes nodding. His expression was really a bit brain-burning.
Li Zhao smiled again and didn't emphasize much. Suddenly, he remembered something and asked:
"How is the research on steel?" In order to build a hydropower station, he handed over the task of producing cement and bricks to Mr. Shen, and handed over the smelting of steel to A Chao. He wanted to know how it was going.
"We are currently trying to smelt it. I think it will take some time to make it successfully."
Regarding the matter of smelting iron, A Chao showed a confident expression. Li Zhao was not surprised. Since the construction of the smelting base, A Chao has been in charge. Naturally, he must know a lot about it. Steel is also iron, it is just about the smelting methods and techniques. It's just different. Coupled with the secrets he gave, success in smelting is inevitable.
"Okay, you have to hurry up and develop the steel and two-inch wires in the shortest possible time, and then enter mass production. The hydropower station can't be delayed any longer."
"Don't worry, young master, we will be able to produce it within a month."
"Very good!" Li Zhao showed a satisfied smile, and Ah Chao was greatly encouraged. This was the young master's affirmation of him, so he left with high energy.
"Butler, butler!" Li Zhao shouted after Ah Chao left.
"Master, I'm here!"
The housekeeper had already seen the young master, and when he heard the shouting, he came over in a hurry.
"Is Young Master Shen back?"
After the matter of steel and wires was settled, he became concerned about the problems of cement and bricks.
"I came back not long ago. When I saw that the young master was not here, he said a few words to the old slave and then left, in a hurry."
"Oh! What did you say?"
"He said that the cement has been produced and is currently being mass-produced. There are also bricks that are being fired."
Um!
Li Zhao nodded and whispered, this result is satisfactory. In just a short time, Mr. Shen has achieved such results, which shows that he has devoted himself wholeheartedly. No wonder he left in a hurry.
Happy events come one after another, which shows that God is helping him.
The hydropower station is progressing very smoothly, but there is no news yet from Gao Fugui's trading company.
After the business was handed over to Gao Fugui, there was no news. He was usually busy and had no time to pay attention, so he asked: "Is there any news about Gao Fugui?"
The housekeeper is truly a housekeeper and cares about everything. It shows that he is also worried about Chang'an Township.
"I haven't seen anyone, but there are quite a few people coming to order pigeons, fertilizers, and rice seeds during this period, and the sales of paper are also rising sharply."
oh!
This is also good news.
Since the siege of the city by the bandit army, the sales volume of Chang'an Township's industries was booming for a time, but the good times did not last long. After a period of prosperity, it reached saturation. This was due to the saturation of Xianyang City and its surrounding areas. At this moment, it has risen linearly, proving that Gaofugui has gradually opened up. market.
The mission he gave Gao Fugui was to open up sales channels in the Six Kingdoms, and it seemed to be somewhat successful.
This is a good sign. Once the market opens up, Chang'an Township's unique products will definitely sell well in the six countries, and it will be a new situation.
Therefore, production in Chang'an Township cannot stagnate, and it is necessary to expand workshops and increase output.
Seemingly reading the young master's thoughts, the butler reported: "Young master, you are quite busy during this period and cannot take care of too many things. The master and the old slave make their own decisions. Various industries have expanded and many farmers have been recruited. In the coming year, it should be Able to meet sales challenges.”
The housekeeper said with a smile on his face. He was happy to see that such development of Chang'an Township was realized in his hands.
Li Zhao gave him a thumbs up. He was not angry at his self-assertion, but praised him greatly.
However, the housekeeper's joy did not last long before his face turned down.
Li Zhao was puzzled and asked, "Did something bad happen to you?"
The housekeeper murmured, as if he couldn't bear to speak, but also had an expression of resentment that steel cannot be transformed into steel, and nodded slightly.
Li Zhao's heart twitched when he saw it. Today, his reputation in Great Qin has been established, and no one should dare to offend him. Why does the butler have such an expression? Could it be that someone is causing trouble in Chang'an Township?
Immediately, his face turned cold and he asked: "Who made us unhappy?"
(End of chapter)
