Near noon, many officials from the Ministry of Industry, including Yang Yi, successively invited the craftsmen to the yard of the main office of the Ministry of Industry.
Considering that it would be difficult to leave these craftsmen dry, Zhao Yang came forward to greet them and ordered Wang Zhongzheng and others as well as the clerks left behind in the government office to bring benches and prepare tea.
Seeing a group of imperial officials personally distributing tea to them, the craftsmen couldn't help but feel flattered. While thanking them repeatedly, they couldn't help but talk about Zhao Yang's identity.
Also, if it weren't for Zhao Yang's instructions, how could these craftsmen be qualified to let Wang Zhongzheng and others serve tea in person? Even if they were replaced, Wang Zhongzheng would not take a serious look at them.
They are internal officials, so who wouldn't be able to honor them by calling them "noble people"?
Not long after, Yang Yi and a group of envoys from the Ministry of Industry also returned one after another and reported to Zhao Yang: "Envoy, we are almost here."
"Good job."
Zhao Yang cupped his hands and shouted to the Taoist priest, personally delivering the pre-prepared herbal tea to everyone's hands. This made everyone feel flattered and thanked them one after another.
During this period, Case Officer Yang also introduced Zhao Yang's identity to the craftsmen: "Everyone, this is Zhao Yuanwailang from our Ministry of Industry..."
Dozens of craftsmen sitting on the bench were shocked when they heard this and stood up to salute.
Although Zhao Yang had greeted them before and ordered people to move stools and bring tea to them, at that time they all thought he was the son of an official from the Ministry of Industry. Some even called him an official. Who would have thought that he was actually an official? official rank...
You must know that under normal circumstances, you have to be thirty or forty years old to reach the rank of Yuanwailang.
"Sit down, sit down."
Zhao Yang smiled and greeted everyone to sit down, and introduced himself to everyone: "I am Zhao Yang, who is worthy of being a member of the Ministry of Industry. This time, I was ordered by the officials to form a 'Technical Department', which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry." ...Although I am young, I still hope to achieve great results. I invite you here this time, and I also hope that you will not hesitate to help and contribute your talents..."
"..."
Dozens of craftsmen looked at each other and talked among themselves privately.
In fact, when Yang Yi contacted them a few days ago, he mentioned Zhao Yang's "youth", but he said that "there is a young Shangguan who is highly trusted by the officials and is determined to revitalize the Ministry of Industry." But who would have thought that this would be the case? Young yet.
"cough."
As Yang Yi coughed, the craftsmen stopped talking in private, and then one of them said in a loud voice: "Whatever the envoy wants us to do, just ask us, and we will obey."
Zhao Yang smiled, cupped his hands and said: "This matter is not urgent. Let's talk about the treatment first. I don't know if Deputy Secretary Yang has talked about it with you. Although our 'Technical Department' was created in a hurry, the task is very heavy. , so I hope you will be transferred to full-time positions. Of course, there will be no shortage of salary and allowances, and the official concession will be allocated from the internal treasury..."
Funded from the government’s internal treasury? Don’t go to Sansi Yamen?
Everyone present was extremely shocked.
There was nothing to hesitate about. Those dozens of craftsmen agreed to be transferred one after another. Anyone who didn't agree was a fool.
After negotiating the salary, Zhao Yang began to assign tasks: "Deputy Ambassador Yang mentioned to me that you all have different divisions of labor. It happens that our technical department needs different types of work... Based on your past work experience, I will divide you into 'masonry'. "Carpentry Case", "Carpentry Case", "Iron Works Case", "Gunpowder Case" and other branches... Haha, these names are temporary thoughts. Don't take it off. Let's use it first and get on the right track in the future. Make further adjustments.”
The craftsmen looked at each other, and one of them saluted, "I wonder what we are going to do specifically?"
Zhao Yang shook his head and said: "No rush, you can choose the craftsman first."
The head craftsman, that is, the leader of the craftsmen of each case, is mainly responsible for leading the craftsmen to perform tasks. In the future, Zhao Yang will assign civilian case envoys to each case to be responsible for logistics, and the framework is initially established.
Since the invited craftsmen already had their own circles of work and knew each other's skills, they quickly recommended their own craftsmen.
At this time, Zhao Yang turned to look at Fan Chunren and said with a smile: "Brother Chunren, no, Fan Jishi, give them what you and I discussed before."
That's right, unable to resist Zhao Yang's invitation, Fan Chunren has agreed to serve as the planner of the Technology Department, responsible for planning various expenses and keeping written records. After all, the expenses of his Technology Department are allocated from the government's internal treasury and must always be paid to the government. A report.
"yes."
In formal occasions, Fan Chunren also stepped into the role of planner, and handed the task papers to several craftsmen without a smile. They were not the ones written by Zhao Yang before, but the drafts that he had sorted out.
Several craftsmen came forward to receive their respective task drafts, and when they took a closer look, their faces showed signs of astonishment.
"Improved military crossbow?"
The carpenter's eyes widened and he couldn't help but ask the ironworker next to him: "What did you get?"
The headsmith in the ironwork case said with a strange expression: "Improved steelmaking method...what about you?"
He asked the headsmith of the gunpowder case again.
The craftsman in the gunpowder case had the weirdest expression: "Improve gunpowder, develop cannonballs..."
God, he is just a craftsman who makes firecrackers.
Not far away, the masonry head was staring at the task list in his hand and muttering to himself: "I know how to bake bricks. This cement...cement..."
The other craftsmen also gathered around curiously and started talking about it.
Seeing them discussing there, Zhao Yang smiled slightly in his heart.
In fact, there are some more advanced things that he can teach these craftsmen now, such as the famous divine arm crossbow in history, and even the compound bow of later generations. He also knows a little about steelmaking and gunpowder improvement methods, although he doesn't know much. , but for now it is enough to give guidance to these craftsmen, but he did not mention it. He just let these people study it by themselves. He only provided a direction for improvement.
After all, it is not enough to rely on his knowledge alone to improve technology. Let's talk about gunpowder. Even if he can improve the related technology of the Song Dynasty for decades, what will happen after that?
It is better to teach people to fish than to teach them to fish.
Once the Song Dynasty possesses powerful firearms, Xixia and Liao will inevitably improve related technologies. Who can guarantee that the technology will not be leaked out?
The only way is to ensure technological leadership, and this requires many gunpowder-related technicians, which is far from what he alone can do.
"correct."
Zhao Yang turned to Deputy Envoy Yang and said: "I asked the officials for one hundred thousand guans, and they are all real guans. In the past few days, people will be sent from the palace one after another. You can find a warehouse to store them and send a few government officials." Guard, just use the money when you need it, just remember the expenses, and the Chunren Brothers will settle the accounts at the end of the month. If you don't have enough money, just tell me and I'll ask the officials for it."
"Yes." Deputy Ambassador Yang was excited and envious at the same time, and accepted the promise.
Several case officers on the side were also enthused, and they all came forward to ask for help: "I don't know if there is a shortage of case officers for each case set up by Yuan Wai Lang, I'll wait..."
Zhao Yang was short of manpower, but after thinking about it he gave up.
After all, his Technical Department is currently dependent on the Ministry of Industry, and poaching corners from the Ministry of Engineering may make it difficult for his Technical Department to carry out its work. For example, in the materials case of the Ministry of Industry, the lime, gunpowder, and iron ore needed by his Technical Department have not yet been approved. Material case to purchase?
Instead of poaching people from the Ministry of Works, it is better to poach people from various ministries and departments under the jurisdiction of the Sansi Yamen.
So he understood the situation and made a promise to comfort the case envoys: "Don't worry, the Ministry of Industry is integrated with our company, and we will never forget your contributions in the future."
Although the envoys were a little disappointed, they accepted Zhao Yang's remarks.
At this time, a man came not far away and greeted Zhao Yang with a smile from a distance: "Uncle Zhao?"
Zhao Yang turned around and took a look, feeling a little surprised.
Zhang Yaozuo?
What is he here for?
