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The structure of the textile machine was complex, and all kinds of strange-shaped parts alone filled up most of the side hall.

Although everyone in the engineering department was quick and efficient, it still took them half a day to assemble everything.

After the assembler left, Qin Ming, who was sitting at the guest table, put down his teacup and took the drawing to check it carefully.

After a long while, he nodded with satisfaction.

"Weaver!"

The leading weaver girl immediately stepped forward and said, "I'm here."

"Show everyone the efficiency of this loom."

After saying that, Qin Ming casually turned over the hourglass beside him and started timing.

The weaver was not surprised and responded generously, then immediately started working on the newly assembled loom as if she were familiar with the process.

Install the yarn, thread the thread, sit straight, step on the starter...

buzzing.

Accompanied by the regular sound of the loom, it didn't take long before long and thin pieces of cloth were woven on the loom at a visible speed.

laugh.

As the saying goes, you are not afraid of not knowing the goods, but you are afraid of comparing goods.

Soon, bursts of exclamations rang out in the side hall, which was neither too big nor too small.

The Liu Yuxuan brothers couldn't help looking back and forth between the hourglass and the loom.

They didn't even care that the looms were still running, they couldn't help but walk forward and carefully check the quality of the woven cloth.

"It's amazing. It's woven very quickly. The cloth feels smooth and fine, and the quality is good."

cough.

Liu Yushu next to him coughed and shook his head.

"Brother, how can this be described as simply amazing?"

"Look at the efficiency and the quality of the cloth. In my opinion, this one person and one machine is equivalent to ten people and ten machines in our workshop."

"Your Majesty, this invention is truly ingenious and rare in the world."

"Yeah. That's right." Liu Yuxuan couldn't help but nod in agreement, "But I don't know how long this textile machine can last?"

Although efficiency is high, it is meaningless if the machine breaks down after just half a day of knitting.

cough cough cough.

Liu Wan and Liu Yongchun, who were sitting over there, started coughing subconsciously.

The Liu Yuxuan brothers were immersed in the new machine and were somewhat puzzled when they heard their son and niece coughing.

The two turned around to ask, and saw Qin Ming with a meaningful look. They reacted instantly and were so scared that they broke out in a sweat.

"Please forgive me, Lord Qin," Liu Yongchun stood up quickly, "My father and uncle did not question your majesty's invention."

"As everyone knows, my Liu family has been working hard in the cloth business for a hundred years. Although the quality is excellent and the taste is good, the competition is fierce in Su Lan, and our reputation is not well-known among many peers. But no matter what, the Liu family can be regarded as a textile family."

"Both men and women in our clan have been accompanied by looms since childhood, falling asleep to the sound of weaving, and considering all kinds of looms as their relatives. My father and uncle happened to see your majesty's new invention today, and they couldn't help but be excited, and subconsciously discussed its various functions and advantages and disadvantages..."

"If there are any flaws in the language, I hope you will be magnanimous and not take it personally."

whee.

Liu Wan next to her didn't care at all and raised her teacup with a smile.

"Brother, why are you panicking? As a girl, I usually stay at home. But in such a big city like Xingji City, who doesn't know the temperament of Master Qin?"

"Everyone says that whenever he talks about engineering or equipment, Mr. Qin from the Ministry of Industry becomes obsessed."

"And if we only talk about the advantages, Lord Qin will often be unhappy."

"He is a perfectionist. He wishes someone could point out the flaws in the machine as much as possible, so that he can find the problems, correct or improve them in time, and build a more perfect machine for His Majesty and the Empire."

cough cough.

Qin Ming coughed twice.

He was not angry and bowed to Liu Wan politely.

"Madam, you are joking. Your Majesty appoints people based on their merits, and he values ​​the talents of his subordinates the most. I am not talented, I have only a single-minded mind, and at best I only know a little about manufacturing, so I naturally put my job first."

Having said this, Qin Ming paused.

"As for your majesty's new invention, before coming to Su Lan, my Ministry of Industry had been testing it day and night for more than half a month. There were indeed some minor problems during this period, but they have been solved or improved one by one and recorded."

After saying this, he raised a booklet in his hand.

"I can pat my chest and assure all the shopkeepers of Liu's company that even in front of Su Lan's best textile machine, its output can definitely be ten times that of Su Lan's, and the failure rate is similar or even lower."

The Liu Yuxuan brothers looked at each other, and excitement and excitement filled their eyes.

"Great."

"Although I have no chance to see the emperor, I have long heard of your heroic deeds. Not only is he invincible on the battlefield, but he has also made many inventions. In particular, when I passed through Yunzhong County on business in the past, I saw the statue of your majesty erected by the people, and incense was burned day and night."

"Today I am fortunate to see the textile machine invented by Your Majesty. It is truly amazing. My Liu family has been engaged in the textile industry for a long time and is familiar with all kinds of textile machines. However, after seeing it today, I can only say that I am inferior to it. However..."

"I didn't know your Excellency's trip..." Cough.

This time, Qin Ming didn't say anything, but Ren Luo, who was playing by himself, sat up straight.

"you still need to ask?"

"Your Liu family is a textile family, so of course we came here to ask you to make clothes."

Liu Yuxuan and the others were mentally prepared, but they still couldn't help but look up at Liu Wan, who had lived in Xingji City for a long time. Seeing her nod slightly, they felt relieved.

"I dare to ask how many sets of clothes or cloths does Mr. Ren Si want?"

After a pause, he quickly added.

"If you need it urgently, there is still some cloth in the Liu family's warehouse. We will try to make it for you as soon as possible."

Ren Luo slumped back into his chair with a giggle.

Without even raising his head, he continued to jingle and tinkle the gadget in his hand.

“It’s not too urgent, but the quantity is quite large.”

"And...what the two shopkeepers said just now is wrong. These clothes are not what I, Gu Si, want. They are the orders from the Grand Tutor's Mansion, or in other words..."

Having said that, Ren Luo raised his head with a smile.

"Or rather, this is an order from His Majesty."

Liu Yuxuan and the other man's hearts were pounding. They subconsciously glanced at the textile machine that was still humming in front of them, then looked at Liu Wan again, asking questions.

"Uncle and father, have you heard that His Majesty is planning to hold a long-distance running event called 'Dingxi Counterattack'?"

The two shook their heads in confusion.

"So that's how it is." Liu Yongchun next to him suddenly realized.

As one of the most important county governors in Yunchui, he knew a lot about the various developments in Xingji City.

Liu Yongchun then told Liu Yushu and the others in detail about the long-distance running event of the "Dingxi Counterattack", which left them stunned.

Regardless of age or gender, noble or commoner, everyone can sign up, and clothes and shoes will be distributed before the race. Most importantly, as long as you finish the race, you will receive several taels of silver as a reward.

Although the journey is a bit long, a full hundred miles, but for ordinary people who are busy all day long, what is the difference between this and pie falling from the sky?

"This, this, this...how many people will sign up by then?" The two brothers calculated in their minds and sighed.

whee.

Liu Wan smiled like a flower.

"So our Liu family must seize this opportunity."

"Of course, of course." Liu Yuxuan looked at his niece as if he was looking at a living girl who brought wealth.

"Also..." Liu Wan tapped the table lightly, "His Majesty said that this long-distance running event is to let the world remember the fearless deeds of the people of Dingxi and the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion. It will be held every year, and it is very likely that it will be promoted in all the counties of the empire in the future."

"Therefore, if Liu can firmly grasp this order, it will be just around the corner to top the entire Sulan Textile Industry."

Sulan is the economic center of Yunchui. To top Sulan's textile industry is almost the same as to top the entire Yunchui textile industry.

After listening to this, although the Liu Yuxuan brothers were still hesitating, their faces had already flushed with excitement.

cough.

They were about to speak when Qin Ming, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly coughed lightly.

"Everyone, today is Winter Clothes Day."

Everyone was stunned, but quickly reacted.

In addition to His Majesty bestowing clothes on his ministers and the people paying homage to their deceased ancestors, the Cold Clothes Festival is also the day when cotton-padded clothes are distributed to each army unit.

Judging from what Qin Ming said, if the Liu family succeeds in this order, it is very likely that they will supply the uniforms and cotton-padded clothes for all the legions of the empire in the future.

"Mr. Ren Si," Liu Yuxuan turned to Ren Luo impatiently, "We, Liu's Cloth Industry, have accepted this order. No matter how large the quantity is or how urgent the time is, we will definitely complete it according to the quality and quantity, otherwise you will be severely punished according to the imperial laws."

Before Ren Luo could speak, Liu Yushu next to him had a gleam in his eyes.

"Brother," he raised his voice, "For this order, our Liu family will not charge any fees. Just consider it as supporting His Majesty and the activities of the Grand Tutor's Mansion."

Liu Yuxuan was stunned for a moment, then looked at his son and niece. He quickly reacted and nodded.

"Second brother is right. Fourth Master, we will sponsor this order for free."

Ren Luo was not surprised and nodded with a smile.

"Money and the like are trivial matters. We are all working for His Majesty."

"In that case, we will be a family from now on. If you two shopkeepers have any difficulties, please let us know. We will definitely help solve them if we can."

This "we" naturally includes the Grand Tutor's Mansion, the Ministry of Works, the Loyal and Brave Marquis' Mansion, and the Sulan County Magistrate's Mansion.

Liu Yuxuan understood what he said and let out a long sigh, but soon he frowned again.

"Master Four and Lord Qin, if you want to complete such a large order, it is imperative to replace the new textile machine. However..."

As he spoke, his eyes fell on the machine that was still buzzing in front of him.

"I wonder how many rolls of this kind of textile fabric the Ministry of Industry can provide?" (End of this chapter)