The factory was still very busy. As soon as Li Tai finished speaking, Niu Chuang said: "Your Highness, King Wei, the Ministry of War needs tens of thousands of feet of cotton at every turn. Our Lishan Mountain is really unsustainable."
Zhang Yang frowned and said, "Is there any other way?"
The warrior Xun straightened his expression, "There are increasingly insufficient manpower to make threads, resulting in low cloth output."
It hit the point directly. Wrapping cotton thread was a very tedious task, and it also sacrificed some of Lishan's manpower.
It is difficult for today's Lishan Manufacturing to mass-produce the wire winding step.
Unless Lishan can build a motor now.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Shangguan Yi had been busy with matters at Taifu Temple these days. The factory's scheduling and manpower arrangements were arranged by Li Tai and Samurai Yun.
Zhang Yang frowned and said, "How about giving out the thread-winding job?"
After hearing this, the warrior Xun asked again: "Please give the county marquis more details."
First standing up, Zhang Yang paced back and forth and whispered: "Thread wrapping and making is a boring and repetitive work. We can give out low-tech tasks including thread wrapping. This kind of work is simple and easy to learn."
"The labor force in Lishan is already insufficient, but there is still a lot of idle labor outside Lishan."
Li Tai thought, "In this way, paper can be recycled and used in more places. We can recycle paper from all over the Central Plains. As long as we give a fair price and leave surplus space for Lishan, the manpower saved can be Not even a little bit.”
As long as you give Fatty an idea, he can draw inferences.
Zhang Yang nodded and said: "In this case, we will vote with a show of hands. Those who agree to distribute low-skilled labor will raise their hands."
Niu Chuang had no say in factory scheduling, so it was already very difficult for him to be in charge of technology.
Seeing that everyone raised their hands in agreement, Zhang Yang asked the warrior Xun to draw up the regulations.
Lishan wanted to find the direction of development for the next stage. Zhang Yang moved away from the wooden board behind him and placed three drawings in front of him.
"This is our future development direction. We will increase the manufacturing of forged iron, continue to replenish the vast majority of manpower in the blacksmith workshop, and merge it into three major factories: textile, iron smelting, and daily necessities."
Samurai Yu and Li Tai were discussing the arrangements, and the specific allocation of manpower and resources had to be rearranged.
If Lishan wants to increase its productivity next time, it will need more manpower.
It's been the seventh year since we first took over this fiefdom. The children in the past seven years have now grown up. Some of them have left the village and want to go outside, and some want to be literati and go to Chang'an City. Study in Chongde Square or Hongwen Hall.
However, these people will all return to the village. Some of them followed their parents in the village and entered the factory. These young people who have just grown up were only ten years old when they took over the fiefdom from Her Royal Highness the Princess.
It was Li Tai, the kid king, who took them to play in the beginning, and these people will become the most solid foundation for Lishan's technology.
When Zhang Yang left, Li Tai and Samurai Xun were still discussing the next matter.
Little Qingqing was riding on the back of Xiong Da, followed by a group of children of the same age. She seemed to be the child king in the village now.
Children all need playmates of the same age. This is what children need in their childhood.
Zhang Yanghe happily watched his daughter play with the children in the village, while Gao Yang and Princess Qinghe played with the older children.
In April, Lishan began to prepare for production in the coming year, trying its best to push Lishan's productivity in another direction.
Zhang Yang walked around the village alone. One mile away from Lishan Village, an academy was being built. This academy covers an area of five acres and can accommodate thousands of students.
Here's a big-ticket project in the home.
Zhang Yang walked to Lishan Mountain. At this moment, Lishan Mountain was full of birds and flowers. Several squirrels were running among the branches, which was very pleasing to the eye.
From the densely wooded uphill path to the top of the mountain, the view suddenly opened up.
The warm sunshine is a bit dazzling, shining on this small world and reflecting light on the eaves, and the top of Lishan Mountain seems to be shining brightly.
Today's daughter-in-law seems to be in a good mood. She, Xiao Wu, Xiao Hui and Li Lizhi are cleaning up the house together.
They took out the books from the library and shuffled around the Huaqing Pool. The sunniest place was filled with clothes and bedding.
The water in Huaqing Pool is still crystal clear, which is very comfortable to look at.
Zhang Yang made a cup of tea and looked at the letter sent by the Ministry of Rites. What Lishan did was impeached again.
Chu Suiliang wrote a letter of impeachment, saying that Lishan's production operations were against the people's will and Confucianism.
They always like to criticize the development of Lishan from the perspective of justice.
Zhang Yang has become numb to this, and the number of impeachments is increasing and he does not think it is a big deal.
The Ministry of Rites is very busy these days. After Li Shimin's martial arts performance, more and more envoys hope that Tian Khan will give an explanation and make the Tang Dynasty promise not to use such firearms on small countries like theirs.
His Majesty adopted an attitude of indifference.
Therefore, there are always many people visiting Tianli Gate these days.
The battle report that Pei Xingjian sent from Persia finally arrived in Chang'an City. There was a fierce man named Khalid in Dashi. This Khalid also became murderous after the death of Muhammad.
Sweeping Byzantium, and last year captured the land of Saddam, which is where Jerusalem is rumored to be in later generations.
Zhang Yang put down the letter in his hand, and the expansion of Dashi finally reached a point where it was out of control. Although Umar did not take Persia and Persia was not extinct, Umar was not the only strong man in Dashi.
The two most powerful dynasties of this era, Datang and Dashi, will eventually have a battle. Li Shimin is not a weak emperor.
From the time he appointed General Tiance, and then he forbeared, he finally defeated Jieli.
If it is not in the interests of the Tang Dynasty to make peace with Dashi now, once the peace is negotiated, the Tang Dynasty will stop its westward expansion, and the development of the west will stop. The strong men of the Tang Dynasty can only work within the existing framework. Involution below.
Isn't this a good thing? There are many strong men in the Great Eating Dynasty, but there are still few strong men in the Tang Dynasty?
It's hard to guess what the emperor was thinking. After getting such a firearm, didn't he want to show his arms to the world?
"What do you think, husband?"
Li Yue asked curiously.
Zhang Yang smiled and said: "The Ministry of Rites has sent a letter. The envoy coming to Tang Dynasty this time is a man named Musab."
Li Yue frowned and said, "Who is he?"
"He is the grandson of Abu. Abu is the eldest Harry in Dashi. He was one of the first people to follow the prophet Muhammad in Dashi. Abu was Muhammad's right-hand man and the wise man in Dashi."
"Dashi sent such an important person to Datang for something special."
Zhang Yang nodded in agreement with his wife's words. Of course Dashi wanted something. At this time, Dashi hoped to stop the war with Datang, and they needed to stabilize their situation.
It depends on whether Tian Khan wants to give Dashi a chance to breathe this time.
Li Yue listened to her husband's story and added: "So the Tang Dynasty cannot stop its march to the west. This time we saved Persia. If we retreat, we will lose our march to the west."
Zhang Yang nodded and said, "My wife is a great talent."
A leisurely life is good. After a busy winter, Zhang Yang felt that it was rare for him to have leisure time.
I thought about just lying in the sun today, not wanting to do anything, so I just pooped myself out.
There are not many things that disturb people's clear dreams, but the prince is here again.
"Marquis of the County, your Majesty has already seen firearms."
Zhang Yang closed his eyes and nodded, "As long as it's useful and His Majesty likes it."
The prince smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty has discussed with the generals in the army and wants 10,000 artillery pieces."
The birds in Huaqing Pond kept chirping. Zhang Yang sat up in shock when he heard this, "How many?!"
The prince repeated: "Ten thousand artillery pieces."
Zhang Yang rubbed his eyes and lay down again, "What does Tian Khan want to do?"
The prince smiled and said: "Of course it is a strong army."
"My lord, do you know how much money this is worth?"
"Old slave understands, so His Majesty asked the weapons supervisor to stay up for two days and one night to dismantle the artillery. After looking at its structure, he felt that the most complicated lead wire could not be made. The iron barrel looked simple, Li Shan You just need to build something that is critical, and you can save a lot of money."
Listening to Wang Gonggong's words, Zhang Yang sighed: "That's fine, Lishan only provides the primer device, and the rest of the structure will be handed over to Chaozhong."
The prince said again: "There is one more thing I want to tell the county marquis."
Zhang Yang lay on the recliner and said feebly: "Old Wang, just say what you have to say."
Eunuch Wang smiled with wrinkles on his face and whispered: "I heard that Mr. Yu Shinan got seriously ill recently. All the doctors from the Imperial Medical Office have seen him. He only has half a month to live or a month to live."
Chang'an City will lose another respected old man. This great calligrapher of the same era as Mr. Ouyang Xun will also pass away.
Zhang Yang couldn't help but nod, "Please let me know, please."
"The old slave knows that the county prince has never had anything to do with Mr. Yu Shinan, but he had a conversation with Duke Zhao before, and later Chu Suiliang and others impeached Lishan."
Zhang Yang responded again and sighed: "When will your Majesty want it?"
"Does Your Majesty think the 10,000 artillery pieces can be completed before June this year?"
"No way, don't even think about it."
"This old slave will relay it to His Majesty, so I'll take my leave first."
Zhang Yang lazily changed his sleeping position and said, "Don't you want to come to Lishan to retire in your old age?"
"This old slave has to serve His Majesty all his life. How can I care for myself in old age? This is not what I should do."
"Lishan welcomes the prince to come anytime."
"Old slave, take your leave."
"Walk slowly."
The old man's steps were very slow, and after he left, Zhang Yang lost sleep again.
In early May of the twelfth year of Zhenguan, Guanzhong was full of vitality. The grape vines and grape seedlings sent by Gaochang were finally delivered.
Coming a month later than expected, Shangguan Yi thought it would be no big deal.
Li Xiaogong caught a cold and had a fever and recovered after lying in bed for three or two days.
Now seeing Prince Hejian gnawing on a chicken leg vigorously, Zhang Yang advised: "Eat slowly."
Several explosions were heard not far away. It was Yuchi Gong, Li Jing, Qin Qiong, and General Cheng Yaojin who were using heartless cannons.
As a result, several explosions were heard from time to time around Lishan Mountain, which made nearby villagers afraid to come near.
Zhang Yang looked at this scene with dull eyes. Cheng Yaojin was more imaginative. He put some iron pieces into the iron bucket and found that when fired like this, these iron pieces could also hurt people.
Therefore, Qin Qiong had a dispute with him. Qin Qiong felt that it was easy to hurt his own people in this way.
In short, when it comes to the use of artillery, several generals in the Chinese army always have some imagination that is different from ordinary people.
In the face of new things, military generals are not repelled. They are studying how to maximize the value of this simple iron barrel artillery.
Now Li Xiaogong only wants to watch the artillery from a distance and does not want to get close at all. It seems that he has a psychological shadow.
Zhang Yang stood aside with his hands folded, "Your boss has just recovered from his illness. You should pay more attention to recuperation. It is not appropriate to eat and drink like this."
Li Xiaogong finished eating the chicken drumstick in his hand and threw the bones to the puppies in the village, causing a group of puppies to start fighting over it.
Li Tai hurried over, "Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!"
"Your Highness, King Wei, why are you in such a panic?"
"The news just came that Mr. Yu Shinan has passed away."
Hearing this, Zhang Yang was silent for a long time. Yu Shinan experienced the Northern and Southern Dynasties and witnessed the establishment of the former Sui Dynasty. Then he saw the collapse of the former Sui Dynasty and the establishment of the Tang Dynasty.
Zhang Yang raised his head and said, "Old sir, this life is really wonderful."
Yu Shinan experienced the most chaotic events in the Central Plains, and also witnessed the foundation of the prosperous age laid by the Tang Dynasty. Seeing that Tian Khan had wiped out the barbarians, it was time for him to die peacefully.
Facing Chang'an City, Zhang Yang saluted and said, "Have a nice trip, old gentleman."
Li Tai also saluted Chang'an Hecheng, "Actually, my father feels very guilty in his heart."
"Your father doesn't seem to be a guilty person."
In Zhang Yang's perception, Li Shimin was not a guilty person. An emperor like him could be forbearing and able to make decisions before taking action. Perhaps the Xuanwu Sect matter was the deepest nail in his heart.
But Li Shimin also said that he felt no shame for them.
Li Tai said in a low voice: "Mr. Yu Shinan wanted to resign several times, but his father persuaded him and asked him to take care of the gentry's children for a few more years. I didn't want him to finally pass away now."
In Chang'an City, Li Shimin mourned for Yu Shinan. He was loyal to me, picked up the missing pieces and repaired them, and never forgot them. He was truly a famous official of our time!
If I make a small mistake, I will definitely offend Yan Zhijian. Now that he is dead, there is no one in the court who can recover!
The emperor decreed that Mr. Yu Shinan be buried with Zhaoling and given the posthumous title Wenyi.
Listening to what Guard Li Tai said, Zhang Yang felt helpless. He was already eighty-one years old.
Mr. Yu Shinan lived a long life, and Li Shimin expressed regret for his passing.
Li Tai whispered: "Now there are many people in Chang'an City to mourn the old gentleman, and there are also many members of the noble clan."
Zhang Yang looked at Li Tai and Li Xiaogong.
Of these two uncles and nephews, one will vomit if he goes to Chang'an City, and the other will fall ill if he goes to the army.
Apart from melancholy, Zhang Yang felt that there was something wrong with the two people around him.
Why did everyone suddenly get some incurable diseases?
"We still have to keep an eye on the factory reconstruction."
Li Tai said and left quickly.
There are endless things to do in the village, which can distract Li Tai and prevent him from being so sad.
Li Xiaogong said quietly: "When Qingque was still young, Yu Shinan taught him for a while."
"I see. So Mr. Yu Shinan can be regarded as the mentor of His Highness King Wei?"
