My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 701 Application of Steam Engine
"Huchichi~huchichi~"

The roar of the steam engine filled the entire spinning workshop, and rows of spindles were rotating rapidly, spinning cotton strips into thin yarns.

However, not long after Zhu Zhanhe entered the work shed, he came out covering his ears. The sound of the steam engine was so loud that even if he was face to face inside, he could not hear clearly what the person on the opposite side was saying. The female workers inside could only communicate through sign language. Gestures.

"It's too noisy. Build a separate house for the steam engine and try to isolate some of the sound, otherwise the female workers inside will become deaf!"

As soon as Zhu Zhanhe came out, he immediately gave instructions to Tao Qiong behind him.

Although he runs the workshop and he can be regarded as a vampire capitalist, he still has the most basic human nature. It’s okay if he didn’t know it before. Now that he knows it, he can’t pretend that he doesn’t know it. Necessary protective measures must still be taken. of.

"Yes, I will ask someone to do it tomorrow!"

Tao Qiong responded immediately.

Zhu Zhanhe was considerate of his subordinates, and he would try his best to take care of even the female workers in the workshop. This was what Tao Qiong liked most about Zhu Zhanhe, otherwise he would not have followed Zhu Zhanhe all the way to Dahan.

"This steam engine has been running for so long. Has there been any problem?"

Zhu Zhanhe shook his head, feeling that his hearing had finally recovered, and then asked again.

Ever since the first steam engine was moved here, it has been driving the spinning machine. During this time, Zhu Zhanhe has been paying attention to things in Jiaozhi. It was not until today that he had time to come to the workshop.

"There have been several problems, including two major repairs and even more minor problems. However, through the maintenance of this steam engine, we have also summed up more experience and made some improvements to the structure of the next generation steam engine. .”

When Tao Qiong talked about the situation of the steam engine, he suddenly became very excited.

When Zhu Zhanhe said he wanted to test the limits of this steam engine, he was still a little reluctant. However, through testing and maintenance during this period, they discovered many problems that had not been discovered before, summed up more experience, and even started to design the next generation. Steam engine.

"Very good! How is the mass production of steam engines going?"

Zhu Zhanhe first nodded with satisfaction, and then asked again.

"This one……"

Upon hearing about mass production, Tao Qiong immediately showed a troubled expression, and then answered.

"We have been studying mass production. According to the current situation, small-scale mass production is okay. It is estimated that one can be manufactured in two months. If we send more manpower, it will take one month at the fastest. .”

"How many manpower are needed to be directly transferred from the Ministry of Industry? In addition, you can recruit some trustworthy young people to train a group of craftsmen specifically for steam manufacturing. How much money will it cost? You can write a memorial and give it to me for approval. !”

Zhu Zhanhe said without hesitation.

The steam engine is a powerful tool that starts an era. No matter how many people and money are needed, he will fully support it, even if he initially loses money to build the steam engine.

"Yes!"

Tao Qiong happily agreed after hearing Zhu Zhanhe's words. He suddenly felt confident. Steam engines cost a lot of money, but as long as he had Zhu Zhanhe's support, there was nothing to worry about. "By the way, the steam engine has been in the workshop for so long. Is anyone interested in it?"

Zhu Zhanhe suddenly asked Tao Qiong again.

Although the spinning workshop is government-run, it is also open to the public, especially because some new technologies are used here, so many businessmen are very interested in it and come to visit and learn from time to time.

"Yes, businessmen who open spinning or weaving workshops near the capital have recently come to visit our workshop. They are also very interested in steam engines. Many of them are willing to buy them. It is not surprising to learn that we have not produced them yet. Very disappointed!"

Tao Qiong immediately replied with excitement.

Tao Qiong had been promoting water-powered spinning machines before, and there were already merchants who wanted to order them. However, with the emergence of steam engines, water power was already on the verge of being eliminated. After all, compared to water power, steam engines are not only more stable, but also more powerful. Although it requires fuel consumption, the advantages more than outweigh the disadvantages.

"Very good. After you produce the steam engine in small batches, you can contact these people and sell a batch first to test the effect. When your reputation becomes famous in the future, more people will definitely come to buy it!"

Zhu Zhanhe was also very happy when he heard this.

Steam engines only provide power. Now spinning machines can use steam engines to provide power. Weaving machines also made breakthroughs some time ago and should also be able to use steam engines. As for how to apply the power of steam engines in other industries, more people are needed. Do your own research.

"The subordinate understands!"

Tao Qiong was secretly happy when he heard that Zhu Zhanhe agreed to sell steam engines. During this period, there were quite a few businessmen who expressed their willingness to buy, and some of them were his old acquaintances. It was difficult for him to refuse. Now he could finally answer them directly. .

"By the way, leave me a steam engine. I will be of great use then!"

Zhu Zhanhe suddenly ordered that the application of steam engines cannot rely on others alone. Zhu Zhanhe also planned to make something and strive to popularize steam engines as soon as possible.

Tao Qiong's work was reassuring, not to mention that Zhu Zhanhe personally ordered it. Therefore, just one month later, a newly completed steam engine was delivered to Zhu Zhanhe.

However, Zhu Zhanhe has no time to deal with the steam engine now, because the situation in Jiaozhi has changed again.

During this period, Zhu Zhanhe ordered Liu Ke and other Jinyiwei to pay full attention to the movements in Jiaozhi. In order to convey information, Jinyiwei even used flying pigeons to pass messages. At the same time, he also dispatched several speedboats to try to deliver the information as soon as possible. In the hands of Zhu Zhanhe.

Last time, Zhu Zhanji ignored the advice and sent Liu Sheng to lead troops to suppress the rebellion in Jiaozhi.

Originally, the situation in Jiaozhi was already very critical. After Liu Sheng received the order, he should have sent troops immediately. However, he did not expect that although Liu Sheng immediately set off with his troops after receiving the order, he was lingering on the road. It took two full months to reach Cochin.

To make matters worse, it was September, the hottest season in Jiaozhi. When the officers and soldiers led by Liu Sheng arrived in Jiaozhi, due to the unsuitable climate and hot weather, diseases broke out in the army. Not only the soldiers fell ill. , even some senior military officials fell ill one after another.

Although Liu Sheng had character problems, he was not stupid. Faced with a serious epidemic in the army, he could only write to the court and ask for a postponement of sending troops, but Zhu Zhanji didn't listen at all and just kept urging him to send troops as soon as possible to quell the epidemic as soon as possible. Chaos in Cochin.

Facing Zhu Zhanji's urging, Liu Sheng had no choice but to bite the bullet and send troops to fight several battles with the rebels, but the result was beyond his expectation.

(End of this chapter)