There is almost no need to search for raw materials for iron ore. There are ready-made iron ores near the Dingyuan Silver Mine. However, the Russians only mine silver ores and do not mine non-silver mines. This does not mean that they do not need iron.
But it was due to lack of manpower. [] When Zhao Qiang did not occupy these territories, the Russians did not forcefully recruit so many people of all ethnic groups like him, and their strongholds were scattered in various places. There were often dozens of soldiers for hundreds of people.
If they capture more people, they will have a hard time just taking care of these captives. Under such circumstances, silver and gold will naturally become their first choice for mining. As for iron ore, it is optional, only in
Take a little and smelt it when needed.
Due to the efforts of Xu Ping, Secretary of Transportation, the road from Dingyuan City to Yask is smooth, so the iron ore needed by the iron smelting workshop can be continuously transported. Except for the few Han people Duncan hired from Macau with heavy sums of money,
In addition to the technicians, Pedang also brought several technicians who were skilled in the production of ores and firearms. In the face of the huge sum of money, Pedant agreed to Zhao Qiang’s employment requirements without hesitation and signed a three-year contract to hire these technicians.
Transferred to Guan Ningjun.
With Dai Zi, Zhao Qiang no longer needs the research and development technology of the flintlock gun, so he found it very funny when Petain would hide and refuse to reveal the craftsmanship of the flintlock gun every time in front of him. He knew that Petain
He wanted to monopolize the arms trade with the Francois. Especially when he and Duncan went to the Dingyuan Silver Mine and heard that there were larger silver mines in Nerchinsk and other places, they lingered here.
He tried several times to get Zhao Qiang to allow him to participate in prospecting and mining, but the condition was that he could give up the manufacturing technology of flintlock guns, and send orders back to the country for him to obtain a larger quantity of muskets.
In response, Zhao Qiang just shook his head with a smile and told Petain that of course he needed more guns, but he didn't have much money on hand right now, so he couldn't meet his request. As for prospecting and mining, it needs to be carefully considered. If
If Petain is willing, he can stay in Yask for a long time, and it is not too late to wait until Zhao Qiang decides before making plans. After listening to Zhao Qiang's words, Petain could only shrug his shoulders with a look of disappointment. But what he didn't know was that while rejecting him,
, this Eastern general had a lively discussion with Portuguese and Spanish arms dealers, and had already placed a huge arms order, which even included ironclad ships and artillery.
"You go back and tell your king that our Guan Ning army is an army dedicated to fighting barbarians. After we drive the Tatars out of the original land, we can trade with your country. By then, there will be exchanges between the West and your merchants."
You can do business in our country at will, and our merchants can also travel across the ocean to do business in your country. In short, I, Guan Ningjun, am full of goodwill towards your country and have great respect for your king."
"Firearms, cannons, battleships, paid mercenaries, officers, in short, as long as you are willing to provide them, I am willing to buy them at a high price."
"Tell those nobles to take a long-term view. The East is not just about silver, there are countless treasures waiting for them to be shipped back."
Zhao Qiang always took the trouble to repeat his warm and sincere words to these businessmen, so that every time these businessmen saw Zhao Qiang, they would always speak first to prevent this "too cute" Eastern general from starting his lyrical speech again.
Wasting time by giving a speech.
"Yes, General, you are indeed a kind general, but don't forget that we are businessmen. As long as we make money, we will definitely handle everything for you. As for the king and nobles, just bring your greetings.
Okay, let us take care of the rest."
The smelting and casting equipment bought from Macau has been moved to the workshop, and the two old craftsmen Zhao and Qin have used local materials to make some home-made equipment. With a steady supply of iron ore, the iron smelting workshop is bustling every day.
Extraordinary, the whirring sound of the bellows and the tinkling sound of the bellows are endless. This has also become the favorite place for other workshop workers to come after work, because it is very warm here.
Because he did not expect that there would be so much iron ore, the 200 strong laborers allocated to the iron smelting workshop could not cope with it at once, so Zhao Qiang and Wei Ji recruited 200 strong men to work in the workshop, thus making the smelting of iron ore possible.
Increased speed and output.
Western technicians have now become a hot commodity. Although they don't understand the language, their skills are common, so they have become treasures that Dai Zi Firearms Department and Zhao Qin, the two old manufacturing bureaus, are competing for. Everyone wants to complete their work.
The better. In this regard, Dai Zi and the two elders have one thing in common, that is, they both want to get things done as soon as possible so that they can leave this place of right and wrong as soon as possible, as far away from these rebels as possible.
The wood-making workshop mainly makes parts for the gun barrels, which requires a very high level of skill. Unlike the iron-smelting workshop, which only requires strength, and the dispensing workshop, which only requires carefulness, it requires truly skilled woodworking. Search the entire Guanning Army and
Among the people of all ethnic groups, Zhao Qiang could only find a dozen sergeants and civilians who had done carpentry work before, and with twenty or thirty small workers, they could barely supply the needs for improved fire guns. In order to appease those who had done a good job in the army
Zhao Qiang persuaded officers and soldiers to work as carpenters. After promising heavy rewards and bestowals, they reluctantly returned to their old profession and became carpenters. After all, among these sergeants who had become professional soldiers, carpenters were
The work is really a bit unsightly.
It seems that the flintlock gun is very simple. It just uses flint instead of a match rope. The main firing mechanism is the trigger, the hammer, a piece of steel with good performance, the movement, the sear, the anvil, and the six parts. There is also a movable fire
The door device is used to protect the ignition and provide shade from wind and rain. But it is difficult to actually do it. Just a few parts can stump a large number of people. However, Dai Zi is truly an arms genius. It seems that nothing in this life can stump him.
, after studying for four days, he finally handed a flintlock gun improved from a matchlock gun to Zhao Qiang. Fortunately, Zhao Qiang ordered on the spot to send half a scoop of wild boar meat to Dai Zi's wife and children, and sincerely
He wanted to invite Dai Zi to have a meal at the restaurant run by Min Cao to celebrate. However, Dai Zi refused. Zhao Qiang knew that he had kept a distance from himself and Guan Ningjun until now, and what he was doing now
It's just to protect his wife and children. It's really hard to say that he will work with all his heart. But as long as he can do things and do good things, no matter how much he cares about what to do, Dai Zi will be willing to stay by my side one day, Zhao Qiang thought, and ordered
The escort went to the restaurant to order a table of food and drinks to be delivered to Dai Zi's home in Yasik.
Dai Zi couldn't refuse the food and wine delivered to his home, but he really couldn't say anything to express his gratitude, so he nodded and turned back to his firearms department. The first improved flintlock gun was successfully made, and the next