In the depths of Wang Gong's factory, inside a broken house.

Xiao Si, who had been busy at Mr. Liu's house all night, heard sleepily that there seemed to be some noise in the distance outside the house, accompanied by the sound of many people walking, and said in a trance.

"Master, I don't think there's a big official outside."

"Little four, I said what kind of heart are you talking about, don't say that you have only been here for a few years in Wang Gong's factory, that is, your master and I have been here for most of my life, and I didn't say that I met a big official, so let's sleep well, and I have to work for Master Liu's house at night."

The original doubts in Xiao Si's heart were dispelled with the master's words, turned over and pulled the quilt that was already a little blackened, turned over and fell asleep again.

But before the master and apprentice could sleep for a few more minutes, the door of the room was kicked open from the outside.

"Old Wangtou, come out quickly, the Son of Heaven has arrived, and the emperor has come to Wang Gong's factory."

When Lao Wang heard this, although he was a little incredulous, he still woke up the little fourth child who was sleeping next to him as soon as possible.

"Little four, hurry up, I really let you say it, the emperor is here."

"Ahh Master.. Can the emperor come to our little Wang Gong factory? ”

"What is so much nonsense? Get up and get dressed, take out my neat clothes, the emperor won't dare to wear tattered clothes when he comes, otherwise it will be a big trouble. ”

Xiao Si is also a clever child, so he hurriedly jumped up from the kang and went to find clothes for the master.

After the two of them packed up and walked out of the door tremblingly, they found that the emperor was watching with interest in the shed where the fire hammer was being processed.

In the distance, Xie Deqing, the director of Wang Gong's factory, was also bitter and couldn't say anything at this time.

I knew that I wouldn't go to the alley to drink flower wine last night, but I was still a little dizzy at the moment, for fear that I wouldn't be able to answer what the emperor said.

That's a big deal.

What are you afraid of?

I only heard Zhu Youzhen speak.

"Can this Wang Gong Factory still make firecrackers now?"

Tehching Hsieh is just a fragment... I can't say it for a while.

And Xue Fengxiang couldn't stop glancing, Xie Deqing also said meaningfully.

"If you go back to the emperor, Wang Gong Factory can still make fire guns after the current start of construction, that is, this roll of guns is very labor-intensive, and skilled craftsmen can roll out up to two qualified guns in a month.."

Can a worker produce two pipes a month?

Although it seems to be a little less in Zhu You's inspection, the manual work, as Xie Deqing said, is indeed slow and normal.

Therefore, nodding can be regarded as agreeing with this.

Just listen and ask.

"Then how many craftsmen are available in Wang Gong's factory?"

Xie Deqing was in distress at this time, and his eyes unconsciously drifted towards Xue Fengxiang, wanting to ask for help, but he saw Xue Fengxiang after hearing this question.

He also looked at the instep of his feet, pretending to be deaf and dumb.

"Back... If you go back to the emperor, there are still more than 980 registered craftsmen in Wang Gong's factory.."

"There are more than 980 people, it's good, pass it on and ask these craftsmen to come out, I want to see the skilled craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty Wang Gong Factory."

Seeing that Zhu Youzhen was full of interest, how dare Xie Deqing not tell the truth.

Instantly collapsed to the ground, kneeling on the ground and said.

"The Emperor.. This Wang Gong factory is registered with more than 980 people. But that's just on the books.. Now Wang Gong is afraid in the factory. I can only gather craftsmen for thirty..."

In fact, Zhu Youzhen can be regarded as knowingly asking this, after all, when he asked Xue Fengxiang earlier, he probably had a point in his heart.

The number of craftsmen in Wang Gong's factory is incomplete.

But more than 980 people remained, and 30 were sad.

This was a big surprise.

"What about the others?"

"Back to the emperor's words. . . This Wang Gong factory has not been able to produce a list of soldiers for nearly two years. The Ministry of Labor can't allocate the money again.. Once again, many artisans are really struggling to support their families. The minister then made his own decisions. Let them go out and do some work."

Although it is said that it has exceeded the system, think about what happened to these craftsmen at the end of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Youzhen didn't press any further, after all, it was a good thing to be able to go out to work and save these craftsmen, and to be able to eat a full stomach.

He said, "I don't blame you, I just want to know if the rest of the craftsmen can come back?" ”

"Should.. Should be able to come back, but some.. The craftsman has been bought by some old men in the capital. I'm afraid it's a bit difficult to get it back.."

"Bought it? If a person is not a mustard, how can he be allowed to buy and sell? Tehching Hsieh, tell me what the hell is going on. ”

"People are not grassy mustards, so naturally they can't buy and sell, but the emperor can't stand this and sell himself, and most of these craftsmen went to sell to the big families in the capital, and the small ones can't stop them even if they want to..."

"The royal craftsmen also have to eat, aren't they."

Oh, yes.. Don't the royal craftsmen have to eat too?

When the court can't support it, it seems to be in line with common sense to go out to find some private work.

But Zhu Youzhen can't think so, although the Emperor of the Apocalypse ignored Wang Gongchang when he ascended the throne, which made the lives of the craftsmen difficult.

But for now, the production of the Migne rifle is the top priority.

Don't slack off.

Therefore, we still have to find a way to find these top firearms processing craftsmen in the Ming Dynasty, after all, most of these craftsmen are craftsmen with real skills.

"I understand that this kind of thing is not something that you Xie Teqing can control, but you can't let this matter continue to spread, and give you three days to get these craftsmen of mine back to me without falling behind, then I am not to blame for the past."

"Obey the order."

Xie Deqing was also relieved when he heard this, although it was a chore to offend people to get those craftsmen back, it was better than killing his head according to the law at this moment.

After all, if the craftsman is registered, he is not allowed to leave Wang Gong's factory, so it is reasonable to go and ask for it himself.

However, Zhu Youzhen obviously thought more, and turned his head and said to Wang Chengen.

"Order the East Factory to follow up on this matter."

"Yes."

"Okay, Xie Deqing, you go and gather all the craftsmen who are still in Wang Gong's factory at the moment, I have something to talk to them about."

After hearing this, Xie Deqing hurriedly thanked him, turned his head and went to order the search for someone.

Zhu Youzhen strolls through the workshop.

Under the messy arrangement, it represents the highest level of firearms manufacturing in the capital today, can the Mine rifle still be produced on time?

This question can't help but linger in my heart.

Everything has to be seen by the craftsman.

Soon, a group of craftsmen wearing slightly white cotton jackets came to Zhu Youzhen under the leadership of Xie Deqing.

"The Emperor.. These are the remaining craftsmen in Wang Gong's factory at this time."

At this time, in the crowd of craftsmen behind Xie Deqing, Xiao Si couldn't say anything nervously, and tightly dragged the corner of the master's old king's clothes.

But where can the old king be stronger than the little four?

When Zhu Youzhen saw that everyone had arrived, he opened his mouth and said, "I don't know who among these skilled craftsmen is the most skillful?" ”

Seeing that in the crowd, everyone couldn't help but turn their heads to look at the nervous old Wangtou.

The old king secretly said that he wanted to be bad, but he couldn't resist everyone's eyes on him, so he had to pull Xiao Si out of the crowd.

"Back to the emperor's words. . . Xiaomin's skills are shallow, and they can barely be regarded as slightly better."

"Oh? Then you, come to the front of me, and look at this booklet. ”

As he spoke, Zhu Youzhen took out the book "Illustrating the Production Process and Supporting Equipment of the Front-loading Migne Rifled Gun" from the box held by a eunuch behind him and handed it to the old king.

Zhu Youzhen had to feel that the system was well considered, and the books from the system had been translated into acceptable text styles, and not only that, but also the original color patterns had been converted into black and white.

There are also special marks for areas that need to be distinguished by color.

This point had already been discovered when Zhu Youzhen was reading it himself.

When the old king saw this exquisitely decorated manual, he reached out and opened it under his subconscious as a craftsman.

Immediately, he was attracted by the well-designed firearm in the picture, and in the rapid flipping for a while, he ignored Zhu Youzhen and the people beside him.

It wasn't until a few minutes later that Xiao Si behind him also noticed that the atmosphere was wrong.

Pulling the old king's head, he realized how inappropriate it was at this time.

Hurriedly pleaded: "The emperor.. Xiaomin had never seen a firearm of such a design, and he was a little obsessed for a while, and asked the emperor to atone for his sins. ”

Zhu Youzhen hurriedly waved his hand.

"What is the crime, but I don't know, in your opinion, this firearm could have been made?"

Unexpectedly, the old king shook his head and said.

"The Emperor.. Although the design of this firearm is ingenious, according to Xiaomin's opinion, it is difficult to make, not to mention that this gun is difficult to process with the tools in the existing Wang Gong factory, and even if it is made, I am afraid that the quality is not satisfactory. ”

Hearing this, Zhu Youzhen couldn't help but look dark.

Could it be that there is a mountain of gold in the air? But can't you dig it out?

Zhu Youzhen, who did not give up, said again.

"There are some tool designs at the back of this booklet, I wonder if these tools can be made after those tools are processed, and this firearm can be made?"

Time was tight, the old king didn't turn to the back, only listened to what the emperor said, and hurriedly turned back again.

This time, time seemed to stand still again, and Zhu Youzhen also signaled everyone not to disturb and wait quietly, after all, this is a big plan related to the follow-up.

Without the Migne rifle, what kind of sweeping tartar will be used, who knows what will be drawn out next.

This time it took longer, after a long time.

Xue Fengxiang stared at the old king's head who was constantly flipping through it, and his heart was anxious.

"This is in front of the emperor, why is this old guy endless, and I don't know what is recorded in that book."

The answer quickly popped up.

"If you go back to the emperor, if you make the tools recorded in the book one step ahead, then the subsequent processing of this firearm is not a problem, that is, most of these tools have not been seen by the small people.. I'm afraid it's hard to get started for a while. ”

"If you really want to make it, please also ask the emperor to find a way to send some skilled craftsmen, if everything is ready, Xiaomin is confident that he will come up with a sample within a month."

What is overjoyed, Zhu Youzhen is in such a mood at this moment.

It can be described as a mountain loop.

"If you can do it, you can do it, if you lack something, you can communicate directly with Lord Xue Fengxiang, and Xie Deqing will be stationed here from today to go all out to ensure the development of new firearms."

"In addition, there is a shortage of manpower..."

"Xue Fengxiang."

"The minister is here.." Xue Fengxiang hurriedly responded.

"Within three days, you will bring back all the craftsmen registered in Wang Gongchang, and if you encounter any trouble, or any prince and minister dare not let go."

"Wang Chengen told Wei Zhongxian that Dongchang fully cooperated!"

I only heard Wang Chengen and Xue Fengxiang kneel on the ground together to thank him.

By the way, Zhu Youzhen suddenly thought of one thing, this Wang Gongchang is now starting again, and it may not be suitable to be placed under the heel of the imperial city.

There are many people in the capital, and if the secret is leaked to the Tartars, the fun will be great.

There is no such thing as an airtight wall.

So he discussed with Xue Fengxiang again.

"Aiqing, the status of this Wang Gong factory in the Ministry of Industry is not so important according to me, it is better to take it back from now on, place it in Tongzhou Mansion to build a new factory, and move one after another until the new factory is completed."

As soon as Xue Fengxiang heard this, his heart could be described as overjoyed, and he almost applauded the emperor in front of him on the spot, this huge capital knew that Wang Gongchang was a hot potato.

Not to mention that there is a serious loss of personnel now, a little bit of craftsmanship relies on doing some private work outside, and got rid of the craftsman status early.

The rest can be some craftsmen.

Let's go further, as a factory that mainly makes firearms, if the Ministry of War doesn't come to the list, won't Wang Gong's factory have nowhere to eat?

At present, the emperor actually said that he would take Wang Gongchang away, and all the subsequent expenses would be paid from within.

This can make Xue Fengxiang happy, this is not what the emperor's grace is.

So he hurriedly agreed.

Zhu Youzhen just looked at it, and knew what Xue Fengxiang was thinking about at the moment.

But it's good to avoid a verbal fight with the Ministry of Industry in the future.

"Then from now on, this place will be taken over by the East Factory, even if a bird wants to fly in, it has to clear the details for me, and this matter will be conveyed to Wei Zhongxian by Wang Ban."

"The slave obeys."

Then a huge relocation began, and the relocation of the entire Wang Gong factory is not a small project, especially in the era when the transportation capacity is not developed.

But under Zhu Youzhen's orders, the progress can be regarded as rapid.

If it is useful, it will be dismantled and taken away, and what is useless will be destroyed on the spot.

Although many facilities in Wang Gong's factory are said to be kept secret from the outside world, they are a little backward after all, and Zhu Youjian is using a large amount of money for what purpose.

Isn't it asking Wang Gongchang to relocate to Huangzhuang in Tongzhou Mansion as soon as possible and start construction as soon as possible.

Not only that, but also ordered Wei Zhongxian to send a large number of Dongchang fans to cooperate with Jinyiwei, and the whole process can be described as conservative and strict, even when he went to the suburbs, he was vigilant all the way, and he did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

After all, this is an errand that will lose your head if you are not careful.

But such a battle attracted the strong attention of the Tatar Qing spies who sneaked into the capital for the first time.

"Master, in my opinion, this Dongchang and Jinyiwei work together, and the things escorted must be unusual, why don't you want to find a way to do him a vote? Figuring out what the hell is in there, the adults in the north will have a lot to offer. ”

"You guy, I don't see it on weekdays, have your brains been enlightened these days? What about the Strange Witty? It's okay, I feel that this matter is not small, and I want to find out what kind of moth this little emperor Chongzhen is. ”