However, if Zhu Youlang wants to advance the industrial revolution by more than 100 years, the first thing he needs to solve is the problem of raw materials.

Take the rubber that is most needed by the industry as an example, the Liangguang area is more suitable for planting.

But at present, Liangguang is in the hands of the Qing army monks, and it is not easy to take it in a short time.

As for Southeast Asia, which is the most suitable for growing rubber, it is actually in a state of chaos now.

In the future, if you want to defeat Southeast Asia, you will definitely have to make a lot of efforts.

But the benefits of conquering Southeast Asia are also huge.

Southeast Asia can not only provide the raw materials necessary for industrial development, but also provide sufficient space for development and human resources.

People are the most precious thing in war, and it is not enough for the Ming army to bomb troops on their own, and cheap mercenaries are also a good choice.

Of course, this priority will definitely be after the two Guangzhous.

In addition to Jenny, Zhu Youlang also considered upgrading steelmaking technology.

After all, whether it is guns or some equipment, the demand for steel is very high.

Especially for flintlock pistols, the steel that the barrel needs to be forged is of high quality.

The existing steelmaking technology is fine, but it is too inefficient.

This is also why with the current strength of the Ming Dynasty, it can only make about 1,000 flintlock pistols a year.

At this efficiency, it is too difficult to achieve assembly.

Therefore, steelmaking technology must be improved, so that efficiency can be improved, and the installation of flintlock pistols can be accelerated.

Otherwise, it's just talk.

Although Zhu Youlang studied industrial design, he also has a good understanding of steelmaking.

For now, the most suitable for Daming is the steel filling method.

Zhu Youlang wrote down the detailed process of the steel filling method and read it carefully, and found that there may be one or two points that are more difficult with the existing technology.

Zhu Youlang thought about it carefully and decided to talk directly to the steelmaking craftsmen.

After all, it's not the same as the Jenny machine.

If it is relayed by an official of the Ministry of Industry, the effect may not be very good.

The Son of Heaven personally summoned the craftsmen, which was almost unheard of.

If you talk about the Ming Dynasty, I am afraid that only the Emperor of the Apocalypse has had a similar experience.

However, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was discussing carpentry with the carpenters, which was not quite the same as discussing the details with the steelmakers today.

Obviously, the latter is much more difficult.

Han Miao couldn't cry or laugh when she heard the news.

If he hadn't known more about today, I'm afraid he would have thought that there was another carpenter emperor.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the slaves and maids will go here to find the best steelmaking masters in Nanjing."

Zhu Youlang nodded, very satisfied.

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After about an hour, Han Miao went and returned.

It stands to reason that this time is not short, and Zhu Youlang is naturally a little irritable.

But when I think that as the Son of Heaven, I should set an example for all the people, and I don't like things or feel sorry for myself.

He then swept away his anger again, leaving only the majesty of a superior person.

Zhu Youlang is not a saint either, he also needs to adjust his emotions in time, but as long as he can control it reasonably, it is enough.

"The villain greets His Majesty the Emperor."

Zhu Youlang glanced at it, and saw that there were seven or eight craftsmen kneeling in front of him, and said in his heart that this Han Miao should have taken a lot of effort.

"Let's all be flat."

Although Zhu Youlang has now adapted to the identity of the emperor, he still doesn't kneel.

Even if it is a craftsman whose identity is 108,000 miles away from him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The craftsmen stood up tremblingly, their hands tied up, looking very restrained.

"Don't be afraid, I have come to you today to discuss an important matter."

Zhu Youlang tried his best to make his voice sound soft, so as not to frighten these craftsmen.

After all, in the minds of these craftsmen, the Son of Heaven is almost a god.

"Read this handwritten book to them."

Zhu Youlang handed the things he had just written to Han Miao and gestured in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

Han Miao hurriedly received the order, unfolded the paper, and read it in a frustrated manner.

Seeing Han Miao like this, Zhu Youlang wanted to laugh out loud.

No matter how to read a handwritten book recorded at will, Han Miao felt like reading the holy decree.

This is really an occupational disease.

However, if you think about it carefully, what the emperor said is a holy decree, so strictly speaking, there is no big problem for Han Miao to read it like that.

The craftsmen listened attentively, and sometimes there was even a flash of joy on their faces.

Although this hint of joy disappeared quickly, it was still captured by the keen Zhu Youlang.

It seems that they also think that the plan I proposed is very feasible.

Zhu Youlang said secretly in his heart.

One thing Zhu Youlang has always insisted on is not to guide outsiders to guide insiders.

Because this will cause a lot of unnecessary wear and tear and even take a lot of detours.

But on the matter of steelmaking, Zhu Youlang thinks that he still has some right to speak.

Especially for the steel filling method, Zhu Youlang has done some in-depth research.

"I'm sure you've heard it clearly. Then I will emphasize a few more points..."

The craftsmen listened very attentively, and Zhu Youlang raised his hand and said, "You can also talk about whether this method is feasible and whether there are any difficulties." ”

The craftsmen looked at each other, and the question asked by His Majesty the Emperor was not easy to answer.

After a long time, an older craftsman cautiously said, "Your Majesty, this method sounds very good. There seem to be some debatable issues though..."

Zhu Youlang nodded and said, "But it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

"It's hard to grasp the timing of this steel filling, can Your Majesty make it clearer again, so that we can go back and give it a try."

As soon as the connoisseur makes a move, he will know if there is one.

Zhu Youlang said in his heart, this old craftsman is really an expert.

He just likes to talk to such smart people.

Zhu Youlang explained the details again, and the craftsman nodded frequently when he listened.

"If that's the case, Your Majesty, then maybe this method is faster to make steel."

The old craftsman said respectfully: "Little Lao'er will try this method when he goes back, and if there is any progress, he will report it to His Majesty as soon as possible." ”

Zhu Youlang was very satisfied, and said a few words of encouragement before letting them retreat.

Sure enough, Nanjing's craftsmen are more experienced than Huguang. After all, it is the place that Emperor Taizu Gao fancies, the most prosperous place in the world.

Zhu Youlang felt more and more that he should put more thought into the development of industry and the weighing of science and technology trees.

After all, what Zhongxing Daming wanted to do was not only to overthrow the Manchu rule and recover the lost territory.

If the Ming Dynasty can enter the industrial revolution before the world by a hundred years in advance, then the Ming Dynasty will be able to throw the world out of a position, just like the invincible Tang Dynasty in the world!

Zhu Youlang has great ambitions, he hopes that the Ming Dynasty will be able to become the center of the world in the future, and all the people will be proud to be a Ming person.

Now he is on his way, believing that day will come soon.

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