"Brother Zhang, how is the progress of building new armor? How long will it take to build 5,000 sets?"
After descending from Yunshan, Li Zexuan came to the temporary blacksmith workshop near the Bahe Hydropower Station. He asked Zhang Hongsheng to be called and asked.
The workshop is not short of iron at present, because Li Zexuan already has iron ore, and the Changsun family also handed over the iron ore to him (of course, the condition is that Li Zexuan must share the iron refined from the Changsun family's iron mine every year). Half of the Changsun family, but this time to help the Xuanjia Army refine armor and equipment, Changsun Wuji very generously agreed to supply Li Zexuan with 200,000 kilograms of iron ore for free), so he currently has no shortage of raw materials for the production of weapons and armors. , what he lacks is speed!
Zhang Hongsheng might have just come from the forged iron stove, and his forehead was covered with sweat. When he heard Li Zexuan's question, he wiped his sweat and replied:
"Master Marquis, vanadium steel horseshoes, horse armor, and horseshoes are relatively easy to make. They are not complicated at all to make. However, plate armor is not easy to make. When making it, you have to consider the relationship between the joints of the body and the plate armor. With the cooperation of time, although we now have hydraulic stamping machines, we can only produce ten sets of plate armor at most in one day. If we want to complete all five thousand sets of plate armor, it will take almost five hundred days!"
"More than five hundred days?"
Li Zexuan couldn't help but frown. He couldn't afford to wait even for a hundred days, let alone five hundred days! After pondering for a moment, Li Zexuan asked: "If we add a few more hydraulic stamping machines, can we speed up the production of plate armor?"
Zhang Hongsheng scratched his head, thought for a moment, and replied: "Master Hou, this is okay, but in addition to the hydraulic stamping machine, I think our workshop needs to recruit a group of blacksmiths, otherwise the speed will not increase much!"
Li Zexuan nodded and said: "That's the truth. Later I will ask Uncle Fu to recruit a group of blacksmiths as soon as possible. If you have any blacksmiths you are familiar with, you can also help introduce them!"
Zhang Hongsheng chuckled and said: "Hey! When you said that, Mr. Hou, Zhang really thought of some blacksmiths he knew. Their skills are certainly not bad. I have some free time today, so Zhang will ask them to come and help!"
When Li Zexuan heard this, he immediately felt relieved. He smiled and said: "Whether it is to expand the recruitment of craftsmen or add hydraulic stamping machine tools, just go ahead and do it. You don't need to worry about materials or money. I just need you to lead people as soon as possible." Five thousand sets of plate armor are rushed out! Two months, at most two months, Brother Zhang, is there any way to complete the task within two months?"
"More than two months?"
Zhang Hongsheng couldn't help but be stunned. According to the current speed, it would take a total of five hundred days, but Li Zexuan opened his mouth and said sixty days, directly compressing the time to nearly one-tenth. He subconsciously wanted to just say that it couldn't be completed, but when he saw The eagerness in Li Zexuan's eyes made it obvious that Li Zexuan wanted to build five thousand sets of plate armor as soon as possible at any cost!
Is there a war approaching in the Tang Dynasty?
Such a guess suddenly appeared in Zhang Hongsheng's mind, which frightened him into a cold sweat.
"Master Hou! I can't promise you this Zhang, but Zhang will definitely try his best and hope that he can live up to Master Hou's trust~!"
Zhang Hongsheng gritted his teeth and cupped his fists.
Hearing this, Li Zexuan asked Zhang Hongsheng if he had any trouble, but smiled and said:
"Okay! I'm looking forward to good news from you. If you need anything, just stay with me and tell me~!"
After saying that, Li Zexuan turned around and prepared to leave.
Zhang Hongsheng suddenly said: "Master Hou, there is one thing for which I need your help~!"
Li Zexuan stopped, turned around and asked, "What's the matter?"
Zhang Hongsheng said: "Master Marquis, you must also know that in order to achieve maximum effectiveness, this plate armor must first match the short, fat and thin figures of the soldiers. Otherwise, this plate armor will greatly affect the actions of the soldiers on the battlefield. ! So Zhang wants to ask Mr. Hou to send someone to measure the bodies of the soldiers wearing these plate armors!"
When Li Zexuan heard this, he couldn't help but secretly thought that Zhang Hongsheng was quite thoughtful, but he still frowned and said, "This will surely greatly affect the speed of making armor, right?"
"Uh, probably so!"
Zhang Hongsheng scratched his head, a little confused.
"But your suggestion is not unreasonable. In this way, I will send people to measure the bodies of the soldiers, and you will need to divide their bodies into four sizes based on the data I provide you, small, medium, and Large size, extra large size, each size actually corresponds to a range of body data. You can decide what this range is. In this way, we only need to produce four sizes of armor, and the soldiers will wear it. After taking the upper body, although there will be a slight error, it will not affect their normal activities!
In addition, when forging armor, Brother Zhang, remember to ask the craftsmen to work together and split the plate armor into many parts so that a specific group of craftsmen can specialize in production! For example, one group of people specializes in making wrist guards, another group specializes in making shoulder armor, and another group specializes in making helmets. In this way, a production unit only needs to focus on a certain segment of work, which can greatly improve the work. Efficiency and productivity! "
Li Zexuan briefly explained the modern clothing size grading system to Zhang Hongsheng. Compared with tailoring, making clothes according to size can greatly save labor costs and time costs. This is why the clothes in modern malls are basically Marked with "S" code, "M" code, "L" code, etc.
Speaking of size, Li Zexuan remembered that plate armor is very suitable for making using the assembly line method, so. He taught Zhang Hongsheng the assembly line production method.
In fact, at Qiquge New Workshop, some workshops have long been using the assembly line production method, such as the bicycle workshop. However, Zhang Hongsheng joined the workshop relatively late and is not very clear about the assembly line model.
Hearing this, Zhang Hongsheng's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly: "Master Hou's method of dividing sizes and dividing labor is really great! In this way, it is really possible for us to build five thousand sets of plate armor within two months. !”
Hearing what Zhang Hongsheng said, Li Zexuan couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "That's good! Then Brother Lao Zhang will be here for you!"
"Master Hou, just don't worry!"
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After leaving the plate armor forging workshop, Li Zexuan went directly to the workshop to find Uncle Fu. He told him about the expansion of blacksmiths and the addition of hydraulic stamping machines, and Fu Bo agreed wholeheartedly. After repeatedly asking Uncle Fu to ensure Zhang Hongsheng's production, Li Zexuan turned around and went to the laboratory in the workshop.
In the morning, Li Tai had said that Yan Shaoning and Mo Lingwei were getting married soon. As good friends and "boss", Li Zexuan had to go see the newlyweds in person no matter what!
"Shaoning, connect it quickly and see if the motor can rotate?"
(I used to be called Xiao Ningzi, but now I am called Shaoning. It seems that this woman who is about to get married will generally know more about etiquette than before)
"Okay! Wei'er, wait!"
"Um!"
"Woo~! Woo~!"
"It's turning! It's turning! This little motor can rotate stably, which means our rectifier circuit is finally successful!"
When Li Zexuan approached Mo Lingwei's laboratory, he heard such a conversation coming from inside. When he finally heard Mo Lingwei's cheers, he couldn't help but feel happy, secretly thinking that electronic diodes had been made?
So, he quickly quickened his pace and walked into the laboratory.
"Shaoning, Miss Mo, have you made an electronic diode?"
Entering the laboratory, what he saw was Mo Lingwei and Yan Shaoning giggling at the small DC motor that was spinning crazily on the table. Li Zexuan couldn't help but ask.
"Ah! Chief Shan, you are here!"
Hearing Li Zexuan's voice, Mo Lingwei quickly stood up to say hello, and then she said excitedly: "Mr. Shan, Shaoning and I not only built electronic diodes, but also made rectifier circuits. We just tried it with a small DC motor. After trying it, it is completely feasible! In the future, as long as it is equipped with a rectifier circuit, we can directly use AC to charge the battery~!"
Li Zexuan stepped forward to take a look and saw that the rotor of the motor had been rotating steadily. He nodded and said, "Yeah! I didn't expect you to make the diode so quickly. I thought you would make the DC generator first. , let’s study how to make diodes!”
Mo Lingwei glanced at Yan Shaoning and said with some embarrassment: "I had planned this before, but Shaoning was... injured by me a few days ago. Even if I build a DC generator, he can't do anything. He accompanied me to the dam for verification, so I took care of him in the workshop while trying to make the electronic diode you mentioned, Mr. Shanchang. Unexpectedly, the two of us actually made it~!"
Looking at the bright-eyed girl in front of him, Li Zexuan couldn't help but give a thumbs up and said: "Miss Mo's talent in physics is really admirable! I'm afraid many men are not even one-tenth as good as you!"
Yan Shaoning immediately stopped, "Hey! Xiaoxuan, why do I feel that there is something in your words? Your "many men" probably include me, right?"
Li Zexuan said with a smile on his face: "How is that possible? Shaoning, your talent is no worse than Miss Mo! Isn't it, Miss Mo?"
"Um?"
When Mo Lingwei heard this, she glanced at Yan Shaoning with a slightly threatening look.
Yan Shaoning was excited and said quickly: "No, no, no! Xiaoxuan, what are you talking about? My talent is still a little bit worse than Wei'er~! Hehe~!"
Li Zexuan was speechless for a moment, thinking that his brother would definitely be a strict wife in the future!
"Hmph~! That's pretty much it~!"
Mo Lingwei snorted and nodded with satisfaction.
Li Zexuan looked at Yan Shaoning at this time and asked: "Shaoning, how is your recovery? Are you delaying your wedding at the end of the month?"
Hearing this, Mo Lingwei's face immediately turned red, but Yan Shaoning's face froze and he said: "Uh! Chief, you already know? Don't worry, I'm fine now, and I won't delay our marriage!" "
The reason why the wedding date was so tight was all his own fault. If he hadn't pretended to be fine in front of Yan Lide and kept saying that he was only slightly injured, Yan Lide would definitely not compare him with Mo Lingwei. The wedding date was chosen so close!
But now that the matter has come to this, it's too late to say anything. The kiss I made has to be completed even on my knees!
Li Zexuan saw Yan Shaoning's expression and instantly understood, but this matter was Yan Shaoning's family matter, and it was not easy for him to interfere. After all, it is difficult for an upright official to deal with family matters! After pondering for a moment, he said: "I will ask Master Sun to do more acupuncture and massage for you these days, and supplement it with medicinal wine. It should be able to speed up the recovery of your back. However, you should also be careful not to do strenuous exercise to avoid injury. More injuries~!”
Today is the fourth day of June, and there are only more than twenty days until the end of June. But generally speaking, it takes a hundred days to break the muscles and bones. In this special period, special methods can only be used!
Yan Shaoning did not refuse, he nodded and said: "Thank you very much~!"
Li Zexuan couldn't help but laughed and scolded: "Go! Are you still being polite to me~? Seeing that you two finally got together, I, as a brother, am also very happy for you. Don't worry, I will definitely give you something when you get married. A big gift~!"
Hearing Li Zexuan talk about the big gift, Mo Lingwei immediately stopped being shy. With a "swish", she cast her eyes on Li Zexuan. Yan Shaoning's eyes also lit up and said directly: "Big gift? Xiaoxuan, what? A big gift? Can you show it to us first? If it doesn’t suit our needs, you still have time to get another gift, right?”
Li Zexuan glared at this shameless guy angrily and said, "Go away! Do you want love?"
This gift recipient is still picking and choosing here. What else could he be but a shameless person?
"No, Xiaoxuan, why are you being unreasonable? You said that when you give gifts, you have to satisfy the recipient, right? Otherwise, why would you give gifts?"
Yan Shaoning started acting rogue.
I have to say that this guy has become more naughty after spending a long time with Mo Lingwei!
Li Zexuan rolled his eyes and said, "Okay! Then I won't give it away~!"
"Hey! Don't! Don't! Let's discuss it easily!"
Yan Shaoning said quickly.
The man in front of him is a real wealthy person, and the big gift he wants to give is definitely not too small, and Yan Shaoning is not willing to miss it.
Li Zexuan was too lazy to talk to this guy. He turned to look at Mo Lingwei and said:
"Now that the diode is made, it means that Mr. Wang's electrolysis workshop can operate normally. In the past two days, Miss Mo has worked hard to help Mr. Wang renovate the electrolysis workshop. In addition, now we can connect the AC to charge the battery, then This means that the conditions for the large-scale application of batteries have matured. Miss Mo, you need to arrange for craftsmen to make a batch of batteries as a backup as soon as possible!"
Mo Lingwei said seriously: "Yes! Mountain Chief!"
After a pause, she asked: "Chief Shan, should we build the DC generator?"
Li Zexuan pondered for a moment and said: "Make it! Of course you have to make it, but you don't need to make it. This thing is relatively simple. Over at the academy, Qingque will come to the workshop to help out recently. You can leave this work to him. Come and do it!”
"Ah~? His Royal Highness the King of Wei is coming to the workshop?"
When Mo Lingwei heard this, she immediately exclaimed.
Although the Mo family used to live in a remote place for a long time and did not care about world affairs, let alone the royal power, after joining the world last year, everyone in the Mo family gradually began to fear the royal power. I heard that Li Zexuan wanted Li Tai to come over and be her student. , How could Mo Lingwei accept it for a moment?
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