The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 235

Technical News
"Before the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the sulfur used by people was mainly natural. Because the demand was small, the production could meet it."

"During the Han Dynasty, the Central Plains began to extract sulfur from black coal-bearing pyrite. Later, especially after the Song Dynasty, with the rise of gunpowder, the demand for sulfur increased, and sulfur was mainly smelted from pyrite. host."

"In the No. [-] Iron Smelting Plant, there is a workshop for the production of sulfur, which provides a large amount of cheap sulfur for the private market."

"Saltpeter is the most abundant in Hanzhong. According to the technical personnel of the Shaanxi Construction Business Group, saltpeter is also found in the western part of Xingdusi, Shaanxi. It is guessed that the content is more than that in Hanzhong."

"Boom."

Lao Tieshan in the Lushun area, moved to the Gunpowder Department, invented a new granular gunpowder, and ordered cheap gunpowder paper packaging specially produced from a paper mill.

The gunpowder packs are produced with a fixed quantity, which can be directly sprinkled into the gunpowder chamber of the firearm, which not only ensures the power, but also improves the loading speed of soldiers.

But in the test, an accident occurred in which the bomb exploded, and a worker was disabled.

Therefore, it is imminent to use new materials for gunpowder technology, otherwise the new gunpowder that has been tested will become useless.

Wang Zhen learned that there was an accident in the gunpowder department, which caused injuries, so he came to express his condolences in person. After all, he is a "neighbor", and he would come here for love and reason.

The head of the Gunpowder Division was frustrated.

After finally solving many problems and making new gunpowder, he unexpectedly encountered setbacks and repeated blows, which made him very tired.

"Let the eunuchs do the dangerous things in the future." Wang Zhen suggested.

"Can you do it?"

"Why not." Wang Zhen promised.

"That's great. Gunpowder is indeed dangerous, and accidents are more likely to occur in experiments. The little prince explained and explained, but there were still casualties."

"That's it. I'll send three eunuchs first. If there is still a need, I will send someone to the forest farm to notify them, and they will be sent right away."

"Will the eunuchs resist or run away, Field Chief Wang, you know that our gunpowder department is not as well managed as your forestry field."

Wang Zhen couldn't help laughing, and comforted him: "Don't worry, the eunuchs transferred here must be the most honest ones, and they will never be fooled. If there is any problem, just come to me."

"Don't dare, Mr. Wang understands the righteousness, and the Gunpowder Division is too late to be grateful." The person in charge of the Gunpowder Division said repeatedly.

The gunpowder department who moved from Beiping has already heard about the large number of eunuchs used in forest farms. After all, the two get along very close.

It was also Zhu Gaochi's intention to do this. The technology of the Gunpowder Department is too important, and it must be taken care of by trustworthy people.

It's not that the Gunpowder Division is afraid of a loophole, but that there will be a Xiaoxiao.

With the protection of the forest farm nearby and the protection of the Jinzhou Guard outside, it is safe and not afraid of any threats.

Wang Zhen sat in the gunpowder department for a while, and then left quickly. These few days are the days when the new eunuchs will deliver them. He will stay at the forest farm and wait, and come forward to accept at any time.

There are three fleets appearing in Guanglu Island.

One is Hirata Zengzong, the Japanese pirate who was originally defeated by Jinzhouwei, and also the first slave trade force supported by Jinzhouwei.

Then there were Oshikawa and Gongjin, who made rebellion from the coast of Fujian and Guangdong. After hearing the news, they went north to contact the Jinzhou navy.

Gongjin can speak fluent Ming Mandarin, coupled with his behavior from time to time, and the fact that there are many Han people in his fleet, the Jinzhou navy suspects that this person is Han.

It's just that this person killed himself as a Japanese and resolutely refused to reveal his real name.

"This person must be a remnant of the past. He fled to the sea and didn't want to live in Japan." Deng Zhang became more and more suspicious.

"How many years have passed, no matter what his background is, as long as he follows our rules and acts honestly for Jinzhou."

Deng Xing, Deng Zhang's eldest brother, said indifferently.

Deng Zhang hesitated and said: "If you catch this person and send him to Yingtian Mansion, it will be a great achievement."

Hearing this, Deng Xing kicked it over.

"You are stupid, what business are we doing?"

For his younger brother, Deng Xing was very troubled. Although he fought bravely and often ran at the front, his brain was not enough and he often said some stupid things.

"Oh, yes." Deng Zhang suddenly realized.

The Jinzhou navy was in charge of security, and the person who met with several Japanese pirate leaders was the steward sent by China Heavy Industry, the second in command of the forest farm.

As the demand for eunuchs rose, the price of each eunuch rose from one tael of silver to three taels of silver.

The price will be raised every once in a while. Although we know that it belongs to the principle of natural development, the forest farm still strives to suppress the price.

This time, someone really suggested that the next slave trade needs to increase the price.

Hirata Masamune's face was full of sincerity, and he couldn't see at all that he was ferocious when he was a Japanese pirate in the past, very much like a real businessman.

Ma Baozhou, the second in command of the forest farm, learned some Japanese by himself. The Han people who used to be around Hirata Zengzong disappeared. It was suspected that the two were fighting, but Liu Ying failed.

As for whether this person is dead or alive, there is no way to know, and the forest farm doesn't care.

The people they brought stayed outside, and the four of them were gesticulating inside. In addition, Gong Jin could speak a few words of Chinese, and Ma Baozhou's half-baked Japanese, so the conversation between them would not be a hindrance.

"The price can't go up any more, otherwise the forest farm won't be profitable." Ma Baozhou insisted.

"Marsan."

There was an old scar on Oshikawa's face, which almost scratched his eyes. He looked fierce, but in front of Ma Baozhou, his attitude was unusually respectful.

"The slaves traded from Japan are of great benefit to you. We both trade sincerely, and there is no need to deceive each other."

Ma Baozhou is speechless.

It is not a good thing to open your eyes and tell lies, especially under the principle of equal trade.

In Lushun's Xintian, the annual output of one mu of land is one tael of silver, and ten mu of land is worth ten taels of silver. Even if the eunuchs only use it for one year, they can make great profits.

What's more, although the working environment of eunuchs is harsh, they are not only used for one year, so the benefits of using slave labor in forest farms can be calculated, and they cannot be deceived.

Gongjin interrupted at this time.

In the face of interests, the three of them are in agreement, but there are some things that cannot be simply settled, so I said it sincerely.

"We need weapons and commodities from the forest farm, as well as your ships, so we are willing to continue the trade between the two sides at a low price."

Ma Baozhou was expressionless.

In comparison, this group of people is even more inseparable from the forest farm.

The main force of Japanese pirates was wiped out by Jinzhou Guard.

On the southern coast, the imperial court has specially assigned nobles and generals to be responsible for combating Japanese pirates, and the sea ban has blocked coastal supplies.

According to the investigation of China Heavy Industry Research Department, and the speculation of the little prince, it is believed that the Japanese pirates will not last long.

Up to ten years.

In less than ten years, the Japanese pirates in the Chinese sea will be eliminated and unable to survive.

Because of interests.

The Japanese pirates, who could not obtain benefits no matter through robbery or trade, could not survive, and these Japanese losers in exile would surely perish themselves.

That's why Ma Baozhou has the confidence to always insist on the price of three taels of silver.

Because at most he lost profits, while the Japanese pirates lost their lives.

The Japanese pirate leaders who suddenly went north from the southern coast and risked their lives to open up the communication channel with the forest farm were "smart people".

It is precisely because of smart people that Ma Baozhou has more confidence.

Several people also understood this situation, so they respected Ma Baozhou, Gong Jin said with his head down.

"But Mr. Ma, please also think about us. The noise we made is getting bigger and bigger in Japan, and many big names are guarding against it."

"Even if it's just for the smooth progress of the slave trade, you should support us more, so as to subdue those daimyos who are hostile to us."

Ma Baozhou's expression softened a little.

Gongjin’s words make some sense. After all, he is still a Han Chinese, and his own people know his own people better, even though this person does not admit that he is a Han Chinese.

"Well, in view of the good cooperation between us, I understand your troubles and am willing to make concessions."

Several people were overjoyed, thinking that Ma Baozhou wanted to increase the price, but Ma Baozhou changed the subject: "You get the goods from the forest farm, and you will be settled at [-]% off the selling price. If you are willing to use food stamps, you can get [-]% off."

Hirata Masamune and others looked at each other, where did they have food stamps.

As for using a [-]% discount to offset the increase in the price of slave labor, this move is acceptable, but the forest farm's calculations are too precise.

Not only did they not give out real money, but they also made them work harder to sell Ming products, so that the forest farm could get more profits.

The Han people are too treacherous, empty-handed white wolves.

Oshikawa's scarred face couldn't help but twitched twice, but there was nothing he could do. If he got one point of profit, then the forest farm would get ten times the profit.

But with the current situation between the two sides, Oshikawa could only accept this method.

"Food coupon settlement, what are the regulations?" Gong Jin was more concerned about this.

He was thinking deeper.

Ming dynasty.

He wants to come back.

He couldn't come back before, and he would die if he came back. His old subordinates in Japan are running out, and few of the older generation are alive.

But those people think about returning to their roots all day long, and live in pain.

Now he sees an opportunity.

The heel of the forest farm is King Yan's Mansion. Whether King Yan's Mansion can accept him, he doesn't know, and he doesn't dare to believe it.

The current cooperation has allowed him to see an opportunity, and it is best to see the attitude of Yan Wangfu behind him.

Ma Baozhou smiled. Although Gongjin hid his thoughts deeply, he underestimated himself too much. He was the second in command of the forest farm handpicked by the little prince.

This person's mind can be used.

As for whether he can fulfill his wish in the end, Ma Baozhou will have to wait and see, where in the world is there such a cheap good thing, he is so beautiful.

soon.

A new batch of slave workers arrived at the forest farm. This time the number exceeded the previous ones, with a total population of 200.

Those who lost their souls in their eyes lay in bed for less than half a month, and they were all driven to work in the fields.

"The one with the red sleeve is the squad leader."

"The one with the white sleeve is the team leader."

"The ones with the blue sleeves are the security team."

A white-sleeved eunuch, with a proud demeanor, taught the new eunuchs in Japanese.

Listening to the familiar words, the eunuchs stared at the eunuch in disbelief.

(End of this chapter)