The benefits of crops were still too low compared to those of industry, and Rand knew this early on, so he did not intend to take all the arable land for himself, but to distribute it in exchange for the loyalty of the farmers.

And the main project of the air ferry lord is still light industry, and how amazing the profit of this systematic industrial product is can be obtained through simple calculations.

The production cost of a flintlock pistol is less than 80 silver coins, and even after the labor costs and mechanical maintenance costs are removed, the profit from the sale of a finished pistol is about 700 percent.

This is a terrible number.

Rand remembers that the great man Marx once said: If there is 50 percent profit in capital trade, people will take risks, if there is 100 percent profit, they will dare to ignore the restrictions of the law, if there is 300 percent profit, then people will dare to commit any crime, even if it is at the risk of losing their lives, they will hold this profit tightly in their hands.

The profit from the flintlock pistol transaction was as high as 700 percent, and it has to be said that this is the most lucrative business that Rand has seen so far, and even the jewelry and luxury goods sold by the southern merchants are far from keeping up with this rate.

But Rand knows very well that the reason why the flintlock pistol can be sold at such a high price is because its design concept is very novel, and secondly, because its power is indeed strong enough, but the novelty alone cannot maintain the heat for too long, with the outflow of flintlock pistols, there will be imitators in workshops in other places, and with the increase in the number of flintlock pistols entering the market, then Rand will usher in fierce competition.

As the price of the flintlock pistol decreases, so does the profit associated with it, and at that point, Rand will have to introduce new weapons to replace the flintlock pistol, which can no longer earn more credits.

The systematic assembly line of the factory has been formed, but the R&D department is still in a hollow state, and the current small factory is still relatively easy to manage, but when it grows in the future, it is impossible for Rand to monopolize the research and development work, and he must find some experienced craftsmen to join in and share some pressure for him.

Otherwise, he alone has to draw drawings, assemble and debug, and manage the territory.

These cumbersome matters are pressed on his body, and it is impossible for Rand to deal with them.

Sopa Sr. was the perfect fit for him after visiting many workshops.

First of all, old Sopa came from the most famous rose workshop in the Imperial City, and although he had left a long time ago, this did not affect his skillful skills and experience.

Moreover, he likes to explore new techniques, not like those old-school alchemists, who cling to old inventions and formulas, stubbornly refusing to touch new things, always thinking that he is right, and others are heretics if they oppose it.

Rand always felt that the way to impress a man was not only to rely on a good sum of money, and although it was indeed useful, it might be more interesting to people like the old Sopa and Modo, who were obsessed with craftsmanship, new instruments and inventions.

......

In the manufacturing factory, old Sopa watched as the machinery roared to polish the parts into their final shapes, and then carried them backwards by the slowly rotating conveyor belt, while some craftsmen stood on either side, they grabbed the improvised barrels and ** and other parts on the tracks, and quickly assembled them together.

In just a few minutes, a flintlock pistol is assembled.

"My lord, this, what is this?" Old Sopa glared at the boss, what appeared in front of him was actually a steel monster that could rotate on its own, Old Sopa couldn't see where the artificial shaking handle was, and this speed was far from being able to reach by human, "It's amazing, this is a new miracle, a machine that can operate on its own, its work efficiency is simply higher than dozens of people." ”

Old Sopa watched as the huge cutting disc turned to cut the formed steel, sparks splashed everywhere, and the hard steel was quickly cut, and the section was neat and smooth.

It's incredible!

Old Sopa was stunned, in his understanding, even in the alchemy workshop of the temple, there was no technology to make such a machine, what did it rely on?

Steel was cut through it like rotting wood without difficulty, and it was sharpened more than ten times faster than by hand.

With this kind of powerful machinery, the efficiency of the craftsmen's work is enough to multiply it several times!

And most importantly, who made this machine?

Old Sopa couldn't wait to meet this master, the craftsman who could make such miraculous things, who could obviously be called a master, perhaps the title of master was not enough to express his inner reverence for him.

He is simply a pioneer among craftsmen, the one who opens a new era!

"Your Excellency, ...... Can you show me these things?" Old Sopa explained, with a trembling tone, as if afraid of rejection, "I promise that it will not be damaged, I just want to see a close image of it." ”

"Feel free, but be careful to keep a safe distance, it moves very fast, and you can see the sawtooth that steel can cut......" Rand waved his hand: "Be careful not to hurt yourself." ”

"Do you only use it to cut and polish items?"

"There are also two similar machines that are used to mine ore, as well as to transport them. Rand thought for a moment and added: "It has many uses and great power, and it is the most suitable choice to replace manpower and livestock." ”

Old Sopa stood in front of the engine and felt the wind blowing in his face, and he could perceive how high the speed of the thing was, and what gave it such power, and Old Sopa noticed that there was a cylindrical iron pipe at the top of it, which extended out the window.

He looked out along the iron pipe.

Black smoke drifted out of the top of the iron pipe.

Is it powered by burning fuel, old Sopa can see at a glance where the power of the fuel engine lies.

The expanding gas does provide some potential energy, but that requires a very tight seal and no leakage, otherwise the hot gas will cause severe burns to nearby personnel.

But there was no gas leakage on this machine, and the precision of the workmanship was simply astounding.

Could it be that in this humble empty collar, there is still a master of extraordinary skills?

No, just looking at this technique, maybe a group of masters.

It wasn't until now that Sopa Sr. finally confirmed that Rand might really be able to help him solve his problem.