Besides, even if you don’t take yourself seriously, it’s impossible not to take Lao Zhu seriously, right?
This machinery workshop still has Lao Zhu's stock. If you dare to offend Lao Zhu, do you want to die?
"The thing is like this, didn't our workshop sell a batch of spinning machines to Huangzhuang?" Sun Xian said with a wry smile, "But after the workshop provided a batch of fifty spinning machines to Huangzhuang, it didn't take long.
, people from Huangzhuang came to say that they no longer need our spinning machines."
"This is absolutely not allowed!" Han Du's eyes suddenly widened as he listened, "If they don't want it, what will happen to the materials we prepared?"
The materials were all prepared, and half of the goods were delivered. The buyer suddenly said that the order was cancelled, and he would not buy it! Then who is responsible for the huge loss caused by this? If this was in a society with sound laws, Han Du would definitely file a lawsuit.
The buyer sued until death. But in the Ming Dynasty, such a thing just took advantage of the Ming law.
Um, and even if he could file a lawsuit, there was no way Han Du could win against Lao Zhu.
Sun Xian immediately nodded with a wry smile, "At that time, we were also thinking of the prepared materials. You must know that if Huangzhuang no longer needs spinning machines, then the materials we spent a lot of money to buy will be wasted."
"What happened next?" Han Du asked in a deep voice.
Sun Xian let out a long sigh. Such an expression made Han Du's heart sink suddenly.
Sure enough, as Sun Xian said: "Later, we went to see the emperor to ask for an explanation. The emperor summoned us graciously, but when we asked Huangzhuang to continue purchasing spinning machines according to the agreed quantity, the emperor said
, for the spinning machines that have been sent to Huangzhuang, Huangzhuang will pay according to the price. But Huangzhuang will not ask for the subsequent spinning machines. Master Han, you also know that in the face of the emperor, we"
In the face of Lao Zhu's golden words, what else can Sun Xian do? Of course, what Lao Zhu says will be whatever he says.
Han Du waved his hand, not intending to blame Sun Xian. This matter was indeed beyond his ability.
Sun Xian bowed slightly to Han Du gratefully, and continued to sigh: "Later we found out that it was the people from Huangzhuang who dismantled several of our spinning machines in order to claim credit, and it took several days.
We just reassembled it. But in this way, the secret of our spinning machine will be known to them, and naturally they will not spend a lot of money to buy it again."
Sun Xian knew how much money he could make from a spinning machine. Now that Huangzhuang simply didn't want it, it was as if he saw the silver that had already arrived in his arms and flew away one by one with wings.
Han Du glanced at Sun Xian, whose face was full of disappointment. His heart ached and he couldn't stop bleeding. The situation was more serious than Sun Xian thought. What he sold to Huangzhuang was just a hundred spinning machines. Han Du originally prepared
Sell spinning machines everywhere
of the world.
Compared with the demand of Quan Daming, what Lao Zhu bought was not even a drop in the bucket. How many spinning machines does Quan Daming need? At least 100,000 units start, and it can even reach 500,000 units.
With so many spinning machines, even if one machine earns dozens of guan, it is an industry worth millions of guan, and can easily reach more than 10 million guan.
Moreover, you can’t just buy a spinning machine and use it for generations to come. Even if the people cherish it, it will be used for three years, and it will be mended for another three years. That spinning machine can only last for ten years at most.
, that is to say, if Handu can monopolize the spinning machine business, then even if it meets the world's demand, there will be millions of dollars in revenue every year in the future.
But now this profit has disappeared. Since the people of Huangzhuang dare to directly imitate spinning machines, if they see themselves making money in the future, they will definitely have the courage to get involved and sell spinning machines.
No, we can't just let this matter go. I have to ask Lao Zhu for an explanation.
"Master Han? Master Han!" Sun Xian asked Han Du softly twice, but did not see any reaction from Han Du.
An Qing immediately shook Han Du's arm secretly.
Only then did Han Du come back to his senses, looked at Sun Xian, and said, "Ah? I understand, I will handle this matter. Also, what about the materials we bought, how did you dispose of them?"
Sun Xian smiled awkwardly and said apologetically: "We really didn't know what to do, so we put it away first and waited for Master Han to come back before dealing with it."
Han Du nodded. It was no wonder that Sun Xian encountered such a thing, so he said: "Then let's put it away first. Fortunately, it is just wood, so there will be no problem if it is put away for a few years."
"Okay, let's listen to Master Han." Sun Xian was relieved when he saw Han Du's decision.
But Han Du was full of complaints about Lao Zhu. He had already agreed on something, but he didn't expect that Lao Zhu would go back on his word. What's even more weird is that this machinery workshop also has Lao Zhu's stock. Even so, he still stood.
He went to Huangzhuang because the people in Huangzhuang helped him save some money.
Just for a little money, Lao Zhu cut off his own way of making money without hesitation. Only he could do this. This iron rooster did not want to pluck a hair.
Seeing that Han Du was in a low mood, Sun Xian thought for a moment and then said, "Also, Master Han, there is something I don't know whether to say or not."
Handu
He raised his head and looked at Sun Xian doubtfully, and nodded, "There's something I shouldn't say, but it doesn't matter."
"Then let's talk about it." Sun Xian smiled, lowered his head and muttered: "It's like this, Jiang Dafang is the apprentice that Master Han met just now. He has studied some things, and we think it seems to be of some use.
But I’m not sure yet, I wonder if Master Han can give him some pointers?”
"Okay, let's call him here." Han Du agreed directly without thinking too much.
Sun Xian is the first person in the academy to study machinery. Even he can't make up his mind. Han Du is a little curious about what Jiang Dafang discovered.
Han Du took An Qing and found a room to sit down, waiting for Sun Xian to bring him over.
Soon, Sun Xian brought Jiang Dafang in.
"Students pay their respects to Master Han and to Her Royal Highness the Princess." As soon as Jiang Dafang entered the door, he solemnly bowed to Han Du and An Qing.
Han Du glanced at him and waved lightly, "Get up."
"Thank you, Master Han. Thank you, Princess." After returning the gift, Jiang Dafang got up from the ground and stood straight on the spot.
Han Du clicked his tongue and asked, "Listen to Sun Xian, what are you studying? Tell me." ??
"Yes." Jiang Dafang lowered his head and replied, and then said softly, "Master Han, it's like this. The students found that when the machine was rotating, it would make a sharp and harsh sound, which was very uncomfortable.
Even if it is made of steel, some grooves will be worn out as time goes by. This is not surprising at first. After all, as long as you work hard, the iron pestle can be ground into a needle. But the student accidentally discovered that as long as the iron pestle is ground into a needle,
Dropping some oil on these areas that are constantly worn will not only instantly eliminate the harsh sound, but also reduce the wear and tear, greatly extending the service life of the machinery."
Han Du's movement of drinking tea suddenly stopped, and the machine was worn out. Han Du did not expect that Jiang Dafang was studying this. Moreover, judging from his appearance, he should have gained something.
Is mechanical wear important? It is simply too important!
It can be said that if the problem of mechanical wear cannot be properly solved, industry will not be established at all.
"Continue." Han Du put down the tea cup in his hand and moved closer to Jiang Dafang so that he could hear him clearly and avoid missing his words.
Han Du's move made Sun Xian and Jiang Dafang slightly surprised. Is this really a great knowledge?
Jiang Dafang also became serious, nodded and replied: "After the students discovered this, they used various clear oils, sesame oils, and even pig
Oil and so on to try. In the end, the students found that the best effect for machinery is tung oil."
Han Du nodded with some understanding. Among the original lubricants, tung oil was indeed the best. Even in the industrial society, the best tung oil is still the only lubricant for high-precision instruments.
Han Du nodded with satisfaction, looked at Jiang Dafang with a smile, and said, "What you discovered is incredible."
"Really?" Jiang Dafang suddenly became a little cautious after being praised by Han Du, and couldn't help scratching the back of his head, "Master Han, it's fine if it's useful, as long as we're not just thinking wildly."
"No, no, no, what are you thinking?" Han Du shook his head repeatedly, "In other words, it was your random thinking that led you to such a major discovery."
"Let's do this." Han Du lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then looked up at Jiang Dafang and said, "Since you have come to the machinery workshop, I will reward you five hundred coins in the name of the workshop."
"This, this is too much. The students can't have it, they can't have it." Jiang Dafang waved his hands repeatedly in shock, speaking from his heart. His family background was not very good, so he naturally longed for these five hundred strings. But his father had told him since he was a child,
A gentleman who loves money must do so in a wise way. He just made an accidental discovery. Just take five hundred coins? This is simply too ridiculous for him.
Even Sun Xian felt that the five hundred dollars was a sky-high price, but Han Du couldn't say anything because he didn't want to speak.
Han Du waved his hand and said: "These five hundred strings are your reward, so feel free to take it. However, I have a request."
Jiang Dafang hesitantly looked up at Sun Xian. When Sun Xian nodded slightly, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Master Han, please speak."
"Since the workshop gave you the money, then this secret belongs to the workshop. You cannot reveal it to anyone else." After Han Du finished speaking, he waited for Jiang Dafang's answer.
Jiang Dafang nodded without hesitation and said, "Master Han, please don't worry, we will never tell anyone again."
Han Du laughed when he heard this, and then said: "In addition, since tung oil has the best effect on machinery. I think you can continue to study on tung oil, such as refining purer tung oil, or find out if there is any
What can be better than tung oil? If you can go further than this, I will reward you!"
Stretching out a hand, Han Du turned towards Jiang Dafang and said, "At least a thousand guanqi!"
Jiang Dafang's heart felt as if he had been hit hard by a heavy hammer several times, and he immediately said loudly: "Thank you Master Han, the student will definitely come up with better tung oil even if he is exhausted."