Chapter 427 The first snow
"Wow, so beautiful..."
When the brand new four-wheeled carriage was assembled for the first time in the "assembly workshop" of the manufacturing bureau, the onlookers couldn't help but exclaim, and even Yan Liqiang, who was watching from the side, had his eyes lit up.
This is a unique four-wheeled carriage. In terms of size, this four-wheeled carriage is 30% larger than the first four-wheeled carriage that Yan Liqiang rode a few days ago, and looks even more luxurious. The materials and workmanship of the whole vehicle have also reached the peak of the current manufacturing level in the manufacturing bureau. Yan Liqiang personally supervised and completed every manufacturing process and process of the carriage in the manufacturing bureau. In order to build the carriage, Qian Su also went to Pingxi City and invited several skilled jewelry craftsmen from Pingxi City to participate in the construction of the carriage.
Because of the addition of these jewelry craftsmen, the pure gold dragon-shaped patterns and carvings in the appearance of this white carriage are more exquisite and dazzling, and the interior of the carriage is also more luxurious. The large area of enamel gold decorative panels on the door panels of the inner carriage, as well as the seats and patterns made of black copper and silver crafts in the carriage are exquisite and exquisite everywhere.
This carriage is unique. According to Yan Liqiang's request, the carriage is completely cost-effective in manufacturing.
"Try it at the end..." Yan Liqiang said to Qian Su.
"Okay, I'll come in person!" Qian Su nodded, and walked to the carriage while watching the crowd, then took a cotton shoe cover handed over by the craftsman next to him, put it on his feet first, and then got on the carriage. He drove the carriage twice in this huge "assembly workshop", then entered the carriage and took a look, then stopped the carriage and nodded to Yan Liqiang, "No problem, it's better than before..."
"Then prepare to remove it and load it into the car..." Yan Liqiang nodded.
Qian Su, who came out of the carriage, waved his hand, and then a group of craftsmen rushed up and carefully removed the carriage's carriage, wheels, frames, car boots, and poles. The components were carefully wrapped in fine cotton cloth, and then covered with thick burlap on the outside of the fine cotton cloth, fixed it with ropes, and installed the equipped cargo box. The whole process was like loading fragile porcelain.
The reason why everyone is so careful is that everyone knows that this carriage was prepared to be transported to the imperial capital and given to His Majesty the Emperor.
"If we continue to produce such a four-wheeled carriage, I believe that even if a carriage is sold for 10,000 taels of silver, someone will ask for it..." Seeing Qian Su dismantling the loading truck, he sighed rare. A few days ago, Qian Su was a little suspicious about whether a four-wheeled carriage could be sold for 5,000 taels of silver. This short few days of experience has made Qian Su's "brave" become increasingly stronger.
"We do not book a carriage of this specification. After this car is delivered to the Imperial Capital, we assemble one more and put it in the exhibition hall of the four-wheeled carriage we are going to build. It is only for display, and it can be visited by those who are ordering the car..." Yan Liqiang blinked and smiled at Qian Su, "Of course, if there are members of the royal family of the Han Empire who come to book, it is not impossible for you to charge ten thousand taels of silver for a carriage!"
"I really don't know where you learned these business methods. You thought of everything!" Qian Su looked at Yan Liqiang with a strange look, "I didn't expect to send a four-wheeled carriage to His Majesty the Emperor, but you were prepared for it. Once this carriage was delivered to the imperial capital, in the future, when the entire Han Empire mentioned four-wheeled carriage, our manufacturing bureau was well-deserved first,"
Yan Liqiang just smiled and didn't say anything, and then walked out with Qian Su.
If he had not even had this "celebrity marketing" mind for two lifetimes, then he would have been in vain in his previous life. Ordinary people would not have the chance to deliver things to His Majesty the Emperor, but it would be very easy for him. His Majesty the Emperor appointed him as the supervisor of Qi Yun. After he came to Ganzhou, what did he do and what achievements he had, he should naturally let His Majesty know that he would think of giving it to His Majesty the first time he had good things. This is a great loyal minister.
Of course, the four-wheeled carriage cannot just run all the way to the Imperial Capital, but must be unpacked and packaged first, and then assembled when you arrive at the Imperial Capital.
Ganzhou is thousands of miles from Imperial Capital, and Yan Liqiang doesn't have to worry, because his dear Uncle Lei has already sent a message, so there is no need to worry about escorts. A small matter is a matter of small things. He just needs to prepare the things and send a few skilled craftsmen to the Imperial Capital with the tax silver deposited in Ganzhou this year. The tax silver is escorted by the army, and there are governments in various places along the way. There will never be any accidents, and no one dares to call the tax silver given to the court. So the road is very safe. After arriving at Imperial Capital, he will find Eunuch Liu in Luyuan, and Eunuch Liu will naturally make arrangements.
Of course, there was not only one carriage delivered to the Imperial Capital City this time, but four cars in total. His Majesty the Emperor's "royal model" is naturally unique, the largest, best and most luxurious. The other three are the same as other styles produced by the Manufacturing Bureau. One is to be given to Eunuch Liu, one is to be given to Fang Beidou, and the other is to be given to Shopkeeper You of the Ganzhou Guild Hall, which is a favor that Shopkeeper You gave to the car.
Yan Liqiang couldn't help but feel happy when he thought of his four-wheeled carriage running by on the streets of Imperial Capital in a few months, which attracted countless people to watch.
"When it comes to the Imperial Capital, the Governor has already asked the Ganzhou Craftsman Camp in Ganzhou City to start copying four-wheeled carriages that are being transported. I heard that this time, the tax and silver will be pulled from the four-wheeled carriage to the Imperial Capital..."
"It is normal for the four-wheeled carriage to carry goods. It is normal for the Governor to think of this. But we don't have to worry. They can imitate the bogie of the carriage, but the key shock absorbing springs cannot be imitated. We only build high-end four-wheeled carriages that pull people. The others will be given to others. After I leave the manufacturing bureau, I will give it to you here. As long as we keep the secret of spring manufacturing in our hands, we don't have to worry about other people's jealousy. But the safety and confidentiality measures of the manufacturing bureau will be a concern..."
"Don't worry, I will save myself this matter and I will stare at it!" Qian Su nodded.
As the two of them were talking, they passed by a construction site in the Manufacturing Bureau. On that site, two dilapidated yards and several houses were pushed down. In the busy work of hundreds of craftsmen, a brand new building made of bluestone had a silhouette of it. Here, it was the Manufacturing Bureau's product exhibition hall, and the four-wheeled carriage was just the first exhibit in the exhibition hall.
The yard and house that were pushed down were just the beginning. In the future, the manufacturing bureau will build a four-wheeled carriage while gradually expanding the manufacturing bureau. In Yan Liqiang's plan, in the future, the area of the manufacturing bureau will be more than ten times larger than now. The entire manufacturing bureau will be completely castle-like and has strong defense. In the shell of the castle-like iron turtle, the most profitable super manufacturing factory in the entire Han Empire will be born. Many new things will be born here. The skilled craftsmen of the entire Han Empire will gather here. With this manufacturing bureau in Ganzhou, the Qianjitang of the Lingshan School may no longer be more beautiful than before...
Thinking of Qianjitang of Lingshan School, Yan Liqiang calculated the time in his mind, and thought to himself that with Zhang Yourong's ability, Qianjitang probably had built the sample of the first steam engine in just a few months. But he didn't know what the sample of the first steam engine of this era would look like. Yan Liqiang was full of curiosity...
"Sir, the supervisor, the supervisor..."
When they heard someone calling, Yan Liqiang and Qian Su stopped. When the two turned around, they saw several jewelry and jewelry craftsmen invited by Qian Su from Pingxi City walked towards the two of them together.
The few craftsmen were in their forties and the oldest were in their sixties. Although they were not famous top craftsmen, in Pingxi County, those people also had excellent craftsmanship and could perfectly make the things Yan Liqiang painted on paper.
"I wonder if you have anything to do?" Yan Liqiang asked kindly.
Several craftsmen looked at each other, and one of them turned slightly red as the other people looked at them, and they mustered up their courage, "I don't know... I don't know if the manufacturing bureau is still recruiting craftsmen, we discussed... If... if the supervisor and the bureau chief do not dislike it, they still look down on our skills, we are willing to stay and serve the manufacturing bureau..."
These craftsmen were originally Qian Su who came to work with money to help build the "Royal Carriage" together. However, in the Manufacturing Bureau yesterday, these people were deeply shocked when they saw the scene of the Manufacturing Bureau paying dividends to craftsmen according to shares. Unexpectedly, there was still such a place in the world. After discussing for a night last night, today's "Royal Carriage" was packed and their work was completed, they mustered up the courage to find Yan Liqiang and Qian Su.
Yan Liqiang and Qian Su looked at each other, and there was a smile in their eyes.
Yan Liqiang thought about it, and the thought snake in his head instantly touched the minds of several people. These people were all simple craftsmen and had no other thoughts to stay in the manufacturing bureau.
Seeing Yan Liqiang nodding slightly, Qian Su cleared his throat, "I believe you know the rules of the Manufacturing Bureau. Although this place looks like a workshop, it is also a place in the army that is about military rules and regulations. Some mistakes are made. If you deal with them according to military discipline, you may lose your head. Do you know?"
"Clear, clear!"
"Okay, you can stay. According to your skills, your personnel level is considered to be third-level in the Manufacturing Bureau, but you are new and have not had enough qualifications and contributions in the Manufacturing Bureau. So at the beginning, each of you only had five shares. After staying in the Manufacturing Bureau for a year, your shares will be one more share. After spending five years, your shares will be the same as the third-level craftsmen in the Manufacturing Bureau, and there will be ten shares. If there is a chance of promotion in the future, you will enjoy the same opportunity and treatment as other third-level craftsmen. How about this?"
"It's good, it's good, we're willing..." Several craftsmen nodded quickly, and smiles appeared on their faces.
"Okay, you go and contact Manager Qiu to complete the procedures!"
Several jewelry and craftsmen left with great gratitude.
"By the way, Uncle Qian, come back and discuss with a few craftsmen. Our manufacturing bureau will create a system to reward craftsmen who can achieve their skills and technology to the extreme, invent and create new things, new tools, and improve production processes. In the future, we will commend and reward these craftsmen once a year, and they will be used as an important reference indicator for personnel advancement..."
"good……"
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The manufacturing bureau had affairs in Pingxi City. In the afternoon, Yan Liqiang took a few guards and rode a rhino and dragon horse with Hu Haihe, left the manufacturing bureau and returned to Qinghe County.
Riding on the rhino dragon horse, his face suddenly turned cold. Yan Liqiang stretched out his hand and a little snowflake melted in his hand. He raised his head and found that it was already snowing in the sky...
Chapter completed!