Zhu Gaochi's office was specially decorated by craftsmen and masters according to the souvenir in his heart.

When a thin copper door is pushed open and entered, it is an empty open space, and green plants are placed next to the windows, which makes the simple and elegant office look relaxed and pleasant.

On the north side, there is a table with Huanghuali, and there is a mattress on the chair, which is where Zhu Gaochi works; On the right is a table and two rows of round stools, which are places for many people to discuss.

Similar to office places, high-level officials will deliberately take an elegant name, what hall or hall, and low-level officials are called "room", "party", etc.

And Zhu Gaochi's signboard is more straightforward, the owner's office.

He finally had his own office.

A relief from obsession, but also a psychological comfort, the familiarity makes him feel real, rather than waking up every day and feeling like a dream.

Zhu Gaochi sat on the round bench on the desk, and the rest of the people didn't dare to sit, and he didn't force everyone to let them stand.

Didn't I often do this myself, the boss sits, he stands.

The eighth-level third-class craftsman system is to improve the treatment of craftsmen, so that craftsmen can regard the factory as their home, and craftsmen feel that they can settle down.

It gives them a stable environment that motivates them to concentrate on their work.

But there is also another meaning, which is to give craftsmen the motivation to take the initiative to learn, as well as to improve their techniques to get a higher salary.

In Wan San's hands, something has changed, and he subconsciously uses this system to monopolize the means of factory technology.

If you want craftsmen to create inventions, of course, you must pay attention to them, not only materially, but also spiritually.

If everyone is afraid of themselves, depressed, and feels that their lives are precarious, how can they have the motivation to invent?

It is necessary to blame Wansan's mistakes, but also not to make him afraid. Your own identity is an advantage, but it also has a disadvantage.

So Zhu Gaochi told Wan San gently: "Only those who can figure out the steam engine on their own like a master master can be designated as an eighth-level craftsman, and the requirements of a seventh-level craftsman are to be able to improve the invention, such as improving the parts of the steam engine to make the steam engine more efficient, and then a sixth-level craftsman." ”

As soon as the eldest prince's words fell, before Wan San could react, his three apprentices' faces turned red.

According to the requirements of the eldest prince, he can really only be a sixth-level craftsman, and people say that he should be seventh-level, and he himself thinks so.

He was triumphant in the factory, and although he didn't say it, his recent behavior made him completely regarded himself as a seventh-level craftsman.

"Of course, I believe that Master Xiao Wang will definitely be able to improve the steam engine soon, and even have his own invention." Seeing the look of Wan Sansan's apprentice, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly relieved him.

Easing the stiff atmosphere that had just risen, Zhu Gaochi continued: "As long as someone makes a new technology, not only can they become a seventh- or eighth-level craftsman, but they can also obtain a patent, which is like the patent of a steam engine. ”

The salary of the eighth-level craftsman is ten taels of silver a month, and the apprentice will also have a subsidy of silver, at least two hundred taels of silver a year.

Wan San also drew five taels of silver for each steam engine, and brought him nearly two thousand taels in just a few months.

To have status, to have money, is an example deliberately pushed out by Zhu Gaochi, which makes the craftsmen envy Wansan. When people have envy in their hearts, they will subconsciously imitate Wansan.

Even if Wansan earns 10,000 taels of silver a year, Zhu Gaochi will not blush. Because he earns more, and he doesn't want more than silver.

"Master, do you understand our thoughts?" Zhu Gaochi looked at Wan San seriously, the master craftsman who had passed through the Beiping Mansion Iron Smelting Institute and was officially recognized.

The old craftsman Wan San nodded embarrassedly, wanting to say something, but he felt that he couldn't open his mouth.

The nobleman has nothing to blame him, and whoever judges him will say that the nobleman is good to him, and these few months have been like a dream.

The two thousand taels of silver in the family, the old craftsman didn't know how to spend it, he had never seen so much money in his life.

Zhu Gaochi said with relief: "We are convinced of the master's craftsmanship, and in the future, the things in the factory will have to be bothered by the master and entrusted to the master." ”

"It should be, it should be." In front of the nobles, Wan San has never been able to let go of his vigilance, which is already his habit.

"Lao Jiu stays, you all go out to work." With a wave of his hand, Zhu Gaochi left the young Lao Jiu.

Seeing that the nobles treated Lao Jiu specially, Wan San's apprentices were already used to it.

The master has liked the little junior brother since he was a child, and he is the most stern in his mouth and scolds the little junior brother the most, but everyone knows that the master attaches the most importance to the little junior brother.

The same is true when you meet a nobleman, whether it is the third or the fifth, the status in front of the nobles is not as good as the quiet Xiao Jiu.

After everyone left, Zhu Gaochi also breathed a sigh of relief.

His status is too high, and unlike ordinary owners, he should pay attention to the tone of his voice to the craftsmen, otherwise he will easily frighten others.

"Sit down."

Lao Jiu didn't know if he was young, or if he really didn't know the severity, but when he heard the words of the eldest prince, he really sat down.

Zhu Gaochi needs innovative talents like Xiao Jiu who can take the initiative to draw inferences from one another.

The advent of the steam engine is not so simple, and the placement in the mine also needs to be explored, Xiao Jiu can not only provide a lot of ideas, but also expand his horizons and think.

The pumped water is introduced into the ditch, which not only solves the problem of drainage from the mine, but also benefits the water supply of Pei Binh Province.

Although Wan San has the ability, he is too old to accept new ideas, and it is accurate to describe him as a little stubborn.

His apprentices also follow him, are very strict in their technique, will not easily try to change, and meticulously implement the master's requirements.

"What are you thinking about the railroad we talked about earlier?" Zhu Gaochi asked with concern.

The engineering team has been established, although there is no construction experience, but a lot of foremen have been hired to take over the work outside.

Of course, not to build railroads, but to assist in the installation of steam engines and the leveling of land for new mines.

After the run-in team is completed, the construction of the railway will begin.

However, how the railway is built, what materials are used, and the problems that will be encountered need to be fully considered.

Mansan can make a steam engine based on his own theory and with the help of his profound technology, but for the railways that require more unfamiliar technology, Mansan seems to be a little difficult.

On the contrary, Lao Jiu put forward a lot of opinions, such as the disadvantages of the sinking of the foundation due to too much cargo in the truck, and the goods are too heavy, whether the horse can be pulled and controlled when going uphill and downhill.

"Railways have a lot of requirements for terrain, and if you want to completely solve the terrain problem, I'm afraid it will be difficult in a short time." Lao Jiu shook his head.

Transportation has always been a big problem for mines, a bottleneck for mines, and the tradition is to rely on manpower to pick up transportation, transport it to the outside of the mountain and then load it onto vehicles.

"If you encounter any problem and how you want to solve it, we will support you." Zhu Gaochi waved his hand.

The old way.

Ask for money for money, ask people for people.

Just like the steam engine, it was led by Mansan.

The railway was led by Lao Jiu, and Zhu Gaochi had high hopes for Lao Jiu.