Qin Tianjian, as the place where the astronomical calendar was formulated in all dynasties, is a place where talents who are proficient in mathematics gather in the world to discuss with each other and exchange algorithms. While these talents deduced the calendar for the imperial court www.biquge.info they were also able to use the behemoth of the imperial court to build some astronomical equipment, and they could also read the rich royal collections and see the works of the masters of the past dynasties.

At this time, Qin Tianjian had already changed its name, and the original site was divided into two parts: the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Academy of Sciences, which included many scientific and technological talents under Yang Lin.

Yang Lin was walking in the courtyard of the Qin Tianjian, strolling along the widened and lengthened road, followed by Zheng Yi's sister-in-law, a minister in charge of industry. When she was a pirate, Zheng Yi's sister-in-law had a wealth of experience, and for a time she turned several large islands in Hong Kong into small military bases, that is, the Qing court and the navy of the Western Ocean, no matter how powerful the combined fleet was sent, she was always unable to bear her, which shows how handy she is in the use of advanced technology.

Even if she got a bullet shell from a Westerner, or a shell shell from a cannonball, she could organize the most capable manpower to develop the corresponding gun, and she could make a slight improvement to defeat the sailors and the foreigner navy in disarray, which was her invincible self-confidence.

While walking, Yang Lin didn't squint, and said as he walked: "Sister-in-law Zheng, how are our arsenals and mines?" ”

Zheng Yi's sister-in-law was full of confidence, and when she heard the inquiry, she immediately replied: "Your Majesty, since Commander Huo took Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi and other places in one fell swoop, we got a lot of iron ore at once, and later, you sent a lot of troops as coolies, so far, there have been fifteen iron mines and fifteen copper mines started together, mining day and night. ”

"Moreover, due to the abundant manpower, I have successively built six major arsenals, which are located in Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Hunan, and Hubei."

"Whether it is a mine or an arsenal, they are all working overtime, day after day, and a large number of weapons and ammunition have been hoarded, which is enough for Commander Huo and Commander Chao to march and fight, and enough to recover the consumption of Tibet, Qinghai, Xinjiang and other places."

While Yang Lin listened, the location of those arsenals kept coming to mind, and he couldn't help nodding frequently, showing a look of praise, and praised: "It's really good, the location selection is good, the arsenal is close to various mines, so it greatly shortens the time for transporting copper and iron materials and saves a lot of labor." ”

"The emperor is wise, that's exactly what Weichen thinks."

Zheng Yi's sister-in-law can be said to be the first official of the Daguang Dynasty, ranking first-class, it can be said that it is rare in ancient times, even if it is Wu Zetian Dazhou during the Tang Dynasty, in comparison, Shangguan Wan'er is far inferior.

The appointment of Zheng Yi's sister-in-law as the minister of the Ministry of Industry can be said to be full of opposition, but Yang Lin waved his hand, and no one could say anything? However, the appointment of Zheng Yisao as the minister of the Ministry of Industry is only the first step. Not only that, but there are not only female officials, but also female generals, female masters, and female scientists......

These thoughts flashed in Yang Lin's mind, and then, as if he had thought of something, he suddenly said: "By the way, Zhao Xiang brought back a lot of advanced equipment from the West, such as mining, textile, iron smelting and other machinery, we must be familiar with and master them as soon as possible, and quickly promote them throughout the country." ”

However, Zheng Yi's sister-in-law did not agree happily this time, but hesitated for a moment, and then said with a little confidence: "Your Majesty, there is no problem in being familiar with and mastering those machinery. I have consulted with academicians of our Academy of Engineering and the Academy of Sciences, and after reading the operation manual, they understand it at a glance, know how to operate those equipment, and can train personnel. However, if you really do what you say and popularize and use them in an all-round way, the production of weapons in the arsenal may be reduced. ”

"Hmm~ What's going on? Why? Yang Lin was not angry, and asked puzzled.

"Your Majesty, that's right, so far, almost all of our copper and iron ore has been excavated and mined by manpower, and the use of steam engines has only reduced the manpower in the process of transportation in the mine. Therefore, the production of copper and iron raw materials is not high. If so many mechanical technologies were to be popularized at once, it would inevitably require the manufacture of a lot of equipment, and a large amount of copper and iron would be consumed, so that the production of firearms would have to be reduced. ”

Yang Lin suddenly realized, think about it, the Great Guang Dynasty is in ruins, especially he is promoting the industrial revolution, the construction of some factories is the use of the Western construction model, reinforced concrete mixture. Therefore, the consumption of steel is bound to increase significantly, with the current production of mining and smelting, it is simply impossible to meet these at the same time, only to choose one of the two, with a focus on development.

Suddenly, the surroundings quieted down, no one said anything, and after thinking for a while, Yang Lin continued: "Let's reduce the production of the arsenal, now at this time, the people's livelihood is withering and needs to be restored urgently." At the turn of spring and summer, there will inevitably be a large number of textile raw materials such as silk, linen, and cotton. When the time comes, we will buy a large number of cloth and produce it. In this way, it not only increased the income of the people, but also reduced the price of cloth, so that everyone could afford to wear ordinary clothes. ”

Zheng Yi's sister-in-law nodded, however, there were still some difficult words in her heart, and she was really not willing to see the reduction in production in the arsenal. What's more, two big battles are coming. It is precisely when weapons and ammunition are needed, and if the arsenal is allowed to reduce production now, I'm afraid ....

At this moment, he seemed to feel Zheng Yi's worries, and what he thought in his heart, Yang Lin said again: "Don't worry, Zheng Yi's sister-in-law, the current weapon reserves plus the possession of each unit are enough for three or four months of consumption." As long as you ensure that there are enough ammunition consumables such as bullets and shells, you will be able to cope with the upcoming battle. ”

Zheng Yi's sister-in-law thought about it, those guns were produced by her, and the life span of use was at least half a year, and with the excellent quality of the soldiers and the absolute superiority of firearms, to recover Tibet, Qinghai, Xinjiang and other places in Kwantung, as long as the ammunition was sufficient, the battle could be completely ended within four months, and all the remnants of the Qing court were eliminated in one fell swoop, and those potential hidden worries were swept away, creating a stable environment for the upcoming great governance.

Thinking of this, Zheng Yi's sister-in-law happily agreed: "Yes, Your Majesty, I will reduce the production of firearms in the arsenal to the original average, focusing on the production of various bombs and explosives." In this way, a large amount of copper and iron raw materials can be freed up to produce various instruments and equipment. ”

In a trance, Yang Lin couldn't help but feel that once the industrial revolution was rapidly advanced, it would be completed before the various asset countries in the West. Then, their own Daguang Dynasty can also go to the road of expansion, the army goes west, the navy goes east, the warships cruise on the sea surface of the four oceans, the territory of the Daguang Dynasty expands rapidly, spreads rapidly, Chinese is the only language of communication in the world, if you don't accept it, you can do it, fight until you serve!

Thinking of the battleship, Yang Lin remembered another mysterious weapon that has been being developed, as long as it is successfully developed, it will completely change the pattern of naval warfare, and his naval combat power will be greatly improved, and within ten years, there will be no opponent at sea. Even Britain, which prides itself on an empire on which the sun never sets, can beat it to the point of crying dad and mother.

However, when Yang Lin opened his mouth to ask, he saw a group of people appear in front of him, quickly greeted him, and said as he walked: "Your Majesty, I didn't expect you to come, I thought it was those doormen who reported the news to deceive me~!" ”