The two of them were walking by Zhoushui Lake, and the young cow suddenly stopped, glanced at Zhoushui Lake, which could not see the edge, and looked back at the Zhoushui Walled City, which was getting farther and farther away.

The player saw him stop and wondered, "Brother Niu, what's wrong?" ”

Mi Cai Qingniu shook his head and said, "I don't know why, the farther away from the city, the more unsteady I feel." It's better not to build this dock too far from the city. ”

The player laughed, "Is it because it's far away from the city, the fewer people there are, and it's too desolate?" The lake to the east is really rarely active for players, and it's too close to the mountains to the north, with the most player camps to the south. ”

The young man smiled: "It's not because there are few people that I feel unsteady. From the east gate of the city, to the west bank of the nearest lake is six miles away, and even standing on the head of the city, you can see the movement here, this distance is a safe distance, in case of an accident, the soldiers in the walled city can support at any time. However, the total distance from the east gate of the city to the farthest east shore of the lake is twenty-six miles, and if the dock is destroyed by a surprise attack by the enemy, it is difficult to react quickly, let alone rescue, it is very unsafe! ”

The player immediately understood what the Fortune Green Cow was worried about, and couldn't help laughing: "Brother Niu is worried about the safety of the dock, our Zhoushui City is very calm now, who dares to destroy the dock at will?" ”

Mi Cai Qingniu shook his head, "I'm not worried about our walled city, the problem is the players in other walled cities." Once a war breaks out between them, the enemy will certainly wreak havoc everywhere. With this extra twenty miles of distance, it would be very troublesome to reinforce them.

A fire has burned your dock and boat, and you have no place to cry if you want to. No way. It would have been better to build a dock near the nearest walled city. ”

The player thought about it for a moment and thought it was right. The two of them turned around and headed for Huxi. To build a dock, it can only be closest to the walled city, so that military security is more guaranteed.

On the west shore of the lake, the closest part of the lake to the walled city, they looked for a harbor suitable for the construction of a dock. It didn't take long for them to pick out a calm deep water bay in the southwest corner of the lake to build a dock. The water is deep, and there are hills on the south bank that enclose a piece of land where many docks and shipyards can be built. The site for the construction of the dock was determined. This place is only 500 meters away from the mouth of the Zhoushui River, after the boat is built. It is very convenient to enter the Zhoushui River.

Two hours later, two other players who were exploring the depths of the Zhoushui River also returned. Brought back a lot of hydrological data.

Next, they spent a lot of time estimating how many craftsmen they would use to study shipbuilding technology.

Zhou Shuicheng did not have ready-made shipbuilding technology. There are no craftsmen in this area, everything has to be studied from scratch. Where can you find NPC craftsmen who can develop ships, what type of ships can be built, and whether they are used for transportation or warfare, whether they are oars, sailboats, fighting ships, or war building ships? How much research budget does it cost?

These must be carefully considered, and an unsolvable vulnerability in one place will lead to the failure of the entire research.

The most important point is: How much can the boat be sold? How much can it be sold for? If the ship can't be sold, it can't generate value. Then all of the above assumptions are null and void. After all, the funds of up to one million copper coins cannot be invested in research that cannot make money.

That night, Micai Qingniu sorted out the details of the entire No. 1 plan. and three other spare research plans, which were sent to Qin Xiaobaidi, the Zhoushui Academy in the central city.

Qin Xiaobai has been preparing for various affairs of Zhoushui University these days, formulating detailed operating rules for the three departments of the institution: the university, the scientific research institute, and the technical asset management department, so he has been staying in the dean's office of the university.

He took over the 1~4 research plan of the Lost Wealth Green Cow, took a quick look at it, and was very satisfied with the work efficiency of the Lost Wealth Green Cow, "The degree is very fast, and I have come up with four research projects in one day." ”

The young cow rubbed his hands and smiled a little worriedly: "The boss commands, don't dare to slack off." It's the first time I've taken on such a job, what do you think of these research projects? Doesn't meet your requirements? ”

Qin Xiaobai asked him to sit down, poured two cups of tea, brought him one, and said with a smile: "Don't be nervous, if you do this kind of thing too much, you will naturally become familiar with it, and it will become more and more comfortable in the future." I looked at four research protocols and did a very detailed job, which was very good. Especially the No. 1 plan, which studies shipbuilding, I think this idea is feasible. Uh, by the way, who did the planning for this scenario? ”

Mi Cai Qingniu took the teacup and hurriedly said: "Boss, this plan is done by myself, in fact, these four research plans are all done by me and my friends, you asked me to set up the team of the technology investment department, so I consider finding some familiar brothers to help me do it together." I don't know if this will work? ”

Qin Xiaobai smiled dumbly, "Of course it's no problem, with the brother you are familiar with, it will be easier to do things." However, my intention is not to let you do the specific research on your own, but to put you in charge of investing in technology. ”

Micai Qingniu wondered, "Is there any difference between doing a specific research plan and being responsible for investing in technology?" Technology Investment Department, aren't the two doing it together? ”

Qin Xiaobai pondered for a moment and said seriously: "There are some differences. Zhoushui University has three departments: the university, the scientific research institute, and the technology investment department. This part of the design of the research program is carried out by the Academy of Science. You're only responsible for seeing if their research is valuable and how high is the rate of return?

In other words, you are in charge of finance, and after the research plan of the Academy of Sciences has been reviewed by you, it will be submitted to me for approval, and you can make high-risk research investments. Valuable, rewarding, your department invests in research, and after getting the technology, sells the technology at the highest price to recoup the cost of research. The organization of Zhoushui Academy is an organization that purely researches science and technology, and does not produce itself. In terms of production, it is up to someone else to do it. ”

The Fortune Cow nodded, knowing a little more about what he was going to do. The main thing to do in his department is the financial side, not the technical side.

Qin Xiaobai took the four plans and said with a smile: "The four-point plan you handed in, the level of the No. 1 plan is still very high. Now the scientific research institute has not yet been fully established. The team is not enough, you do all their work. Okay, you take on all the work for the time being, first build a dock by the lake, and organize a bunch of boats; The young man was nervous for a long time, and when he heard that Qin Xiaobai agreed to build a dock for shipbuilding, he was immediately overjoyed, "The plan was passed, and Qin Xiaobai smiled and nodded.

The Lost Fortune Qingniu suppressed the ecstasy in his heart, his face was ruddy, and the first level was finally passed. He finally got a chance to make a difference. "Thank you, Boss White! I'm going to do it well. to the contents of this program. Is there anything that needs to be improved? ”

Qin Xiaobai said with a smile: "You first withdraw 3 copper coins from me to build a small dock. And organize a group of about twenty or thirty capable NPC craftsmen to specialize in shipbuilding technology. When the money is spent, you can ask me to get it.

These craftsmen must be carefully selected. The final research effect of high-quality craftsmen and low-quality craftsmen is very different. After this NPC team was formed, they first studied the simplest evolution of the raft, the boat. The boat needs a certain process technology to manufacture, and the manufacturing technology is much more difficult than the raft, and its own technology is much more advanced than the raft, and it already has the prototype of the ship.

After the boat technology matured, we studied the manufacture of ships with cabins, from simple cabin ships. and then to more complex fighting ships, building ships, large sailing ships, multi-masted and multi-sail large ships, iron ships, and steam ships. And even battleships.

What I want to see is not that you build a ship in a matter of days, but that the most important thing is to have a solid foundation in the shipbuilding skills of these NPCs. Having a team of NPCs who have mastered professional shipbuilding skills is far more valuable than building a ship! ”

The Lost Fortune Qingniu was puzzled, but he still didn't understand. "As long as craftsmen build ships, doesn't that prove that they have mastered the technology of shipbuilding?"

Qin Xiaobai explained the problem more clearly, "If a craftsman starts from building a boat and participates in most of the process of boat building research, such as boat body design, boat board production, material selection, and oar making, then the technology he has mastered is relatively comprehensive."

In the future, the more complex the design and research of the ship, the technical foundation will be established, and the easier it will be to build success. If only one of the craftsmen has mastered the comprehensive technique, and the other craftsmen have not studied enough, and only one or two of the techniques have been mastered, the effect is not the best. Even if they can build a ship, their technical level may not be very high. I want every NPC to have a well-rounded, high level of technology. ”

Involving every craftsman in every detail of the study can be quite expensive. 30,000 copper coins, it is estimated that it should be able to study a small boat with good attributes.

Qin Xiaobai knew what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "This is the experience I got when I was smelting bronze, the most capable NPC under my command is the one with the most comprehensive technology, this is just the need to study boat-building in the early stage, let these NPC craftsmen who build boats learn as much as possible and lay a good foundation, in the future, the hull will become more and more complex, and the more types there are, there is no need for them to study in every aspect." ”

The Fortune Cow nodded, keeping these in mind.

Qin Xiaobai finished saying everything that should be said, and finally said: "That's all, you go and select some NPC craftsmen for shipbuilding." We're going to put hundreds of thousands, millions, or even more copper coins into them. These NPC shipbuilders will later belong to the private property of the Zhoushui Academy of Sciences. ”

The young man was stunned, "Private property, how can you do this?" If it's an NPC craftsman chosen by the player's tribe, how do they become the private property of the Academy of Science? ”

Qin Xiaobai said: "This is simple, if it is a high-quality NPC craftsman selected from the player tribe, spend some money to let them break away from the original player tribe origin, join the Zhoushui tribe origin, and become an NPC craftsman directly affiliated to the Zhoushui tribe It has nothing to do with the original player tribe."

I have already said hello to Situ, he can be hired by the Zhoushui Academy as a commoner of the Zhoushui tribe to become the official hired craftsmen of the Zhoushui Academy, and their allegiance will also be changed from the player to the Zhoushui Academy. As long as their employment relationship with the academy is not terminated, they can only work for the academy, even the Zhou Shui government has no right to interfere, and this law is jointly protected by the laws of the Zhou Dynasty and the Yan State. Only with such faithful and guaranteed craftsmen can we spend money on them, invest in them, conduct research. Otherwise this money cannot be spent.

The techniques they have developed also belong entirely to the university, and they have not been approved and cannot be taught to the outside world at will. On the technical side, you are responsible for passing on the technology that we have researched and matured to the NPCs of players who spend money to buy technology. We only promise not to pass on these skills to other players. ”

Only then did the young bull finally understand the operation process of technology investment. The investment of millions of copper coins, in fact, not a single copper coin has been lost, and a large amount of technology will be permanently stored in the craftsmen of the university. It's just the technology that's sold, and the people are still in the school. The more research is invested, the greater the beyond, and ultimately the more profitable the Zhoushui University will be.

The young cow who is obsessed with money can't help but secretly admire, this method of making money is a million profits.

He really wanted to ask, what are the bigwigs in this Zhoushui Academy who have contributed capital and owned shares?

How much money did the Zhoushui government pay? But he didn't dare ask. The water in this is too deep, and it is difficult to involve a bunch of powerful bigwigs.

He can only take 1% of his profits in the technology investment department with peace of mind, and he can't do so much about other things.

The young bull said goodbye and was about to leave, when he suddenly remembered the other three-point backup plan, which had not yet been dealt with.

Qin Xiaobai said with a smile: "These three plans are left with me. Research the Bronze Cavalry equipment, I will send someone else to study it. Papermaking, this is not a key project, let others do it, I think there must be a big man in Zhoushuicheng who is willing to invest in the paper industry, if there is a lack of money, we can provide financial loans.

As for the research of gunpowder, it is a bit difficult, so first find the NPC candidates who are suitable for this research and then conduct research. You should pay more attention to this and don't rush it. ”

The Lost Fortune Green Bull nodded, and then left.

Everything is in order, I have received 3 copper coins, and the rest is to work.

Mi Cai Qingniu excitedly took his more than ten player brothers, took some carpenters to the lake overnight to build a dock, and selected NPC craftsmen from the player tribe for shipbuilding technology research, broke away from the original tribal household registration, joined the household registration of the Zhoushui tribe, and then was hired by the Zhoushui Academy to become a craftsman employed by the Zhoushui Academy, with an employment period of 50 years. Salary is usually paid, and research fees are paid separately.

Khan, these processes are a bit more complicated, but they still have to be done to ensure that there are no disputes over the ownership of NPC craftsmen in the future.