Chapter 802 Iron smelting technology and reinforced concrete structures must not flow out.
Where there is demand, there will be supply.
Only when there is demand and supply can interests be generated, and after interests are established, there will naturally be a steady stream of capital investment, and the understanding of a technology will inevitably advance by leaps and bounds.
This is the reason why Ying Gao suddenly mobilized people from Shang Gongfang. After all, only by using it can you know whether it is good or not.
Ying Gao knew very well that any technological breakthrough would most likely come from the demand for profit.
The application of iron tools will inevitably trigger a breakthrough in iron smelting technology. The current iron swords cannot reach the level of bronze swords. Both Ying Gao and the craftsmen of Shang Gongfang know that iron tools of this level cannot be allowed to flow into the army.
But it is natural to use it among the people.
This is also the reason why Ying Gao sent a letter to the north to Xianyang, and immediately the craftsmen of Shang Gongfang went south. There are some issues where thinking hard is useless.
Only in the process of use will the advantages and disadvantages of a product be exposed one by one, instead of being hidden and undetectable.
Because only by discovering problems and then solving them can we promote breakthroughs in iron smelting technology step by step. In this way, it can naturally be launched in the military.
"Sir, do we need a lot of iron products in the south of Bashu?" Xiang Liyue pondered for a while, then cupped his hands towards Ying Gao and said.
"Um!"
Taking a sip of tea, Ying Gao nodded and looked at Xiang Liyue seriously, saying, "It is indeed true. On the Bashu Extreme South Road, there will be a huge amount of use of iron products."
"Here is some iron that I ordered to be shipped from Shang Gongfang. Next, you will need two parts. Some of you will forge the iron products that I will need, and the other part will go with me to determine the location of the iron veins. Then
Mining and refining.”
"Xianyang and Liangzhou are too far away from Bashu. Before the Xianyang Pole South Road was built and the Chi Road to Liangzhou was not connected, transporting iron ore from Liangzhou and Xianyang would consume too much material and manpower along the way.
, the gain outweighs the loss.”
"After much thought, I concluded that the iron ore needed this time needs to be solved locally, and the only shortcut is to use local materials."
As soon as Ying Gao said these words, the voices in the entire shogunate disappeared almost instantly, and everyone looked at Ying Gao.
Xiang Liyue raised his hand towards Ying Gaoyi, hesitated, and said: "General Ying, I know that you discovered the iron ore vein above Liangzhou, but the iron ore vein is difficult to find."
"I have never heard of any records of iron ore veins in the land of Bashu. What General Ying said is indeed a shortcut and a trick, but it requires iron ore veins in the land of Bashu and it needs to be easy to mine!
"
Compared with Meng Tian and others who just listen to the book from heaven, the more knowledgeable Xiang Li is, he naturally understands how difficult it is to achieve this. This is not only something that is within human power, it requires various conditions.
cooperation.
"Hahaha"
Hearing this, Ying Gao couldn't help but laugh. He naturally knew where the iron ore vein was, and it was a huge iron ore vein that was not inferior to Liangzhou.
In the former ferry port, which was later known as Panzhihua, there were extremely rich iron ore veins, which could even support the entire Great Qin Dynasty, not to mention the needs of a Xianyang Pole South Road.
However, the iron ore veins at this moment are still outside the territory of Daqin. Historically, during the era of King Huiwen, officials were sent here, but they later gave up.
This time, Ying Gao planned to get them all back, and the iron ore vein happened to be on his way south this time, so capturing it was just a matter of convenience.
"Leave this matter to me!" Ying Gao looked at Xiang Liyue and said word by word: "As for refining iron ore into iron and making iron products, it is the responsibility of the master craftsman."
"promise."
Nodding in agreement, Xiang Li was overjoyed. From his point of view, he hoped that what Ying Gao said was true.
In this way, they do not need to spend huge manpower and material resources to transport iron ore from Liangzhou or Xianyang.
Using local materials is a shortcut in itself for Xianyang Jinan Road.
Seeing the assurance on Ying Gao's face at this moment, Xiangli became more and more convinced, and he chose to believe in Ying Gao.
"My lord, I don't even know the shape and size of the iron products needed..."
Hearing this, Ying Gao took out a page of silk book from the long case and handed it to Xiang Liyue: "The specific requirements are on it. You can take a look first. If you have any questions, you can ask."
"promise."
Taking the silk book respectfully, Xiang Li began to study it more and more. Looking at the paintings on the silk book one by one, he could not help but frown.
He doesn't understand!
He couldn't understand the picture given by Ying Gao, so he couldn't help but look at Ying Gao: "Sir, what is the content on this silk book...?"
"This kind of iron product, originally called steel bar, can be mixed with cement and mortar to form a reinforced concrete structure."
"Under such a structure, it can even be maintained for decades or even hundreds of years."
A smile appeared on the corner of Ying Gao's mouth, pointing to the various steel bars and patterns on the silk book: "The data on this is clear, you can build it immediately."
"I will give you the specific method of using it, and I will also let you experience it!"
"I understand!"
After a while, Xiang Liyue nodded.
He traveled all over the country, so he naturally knew the huge secrets hidden here, but he knew that some secrets were not accessible to them.
If you want to survive, you must restrain yourself.
Now that Ying Gao has spoken in person, Ying Gao is responsible for whether things succeed or fail, and has little to do with them.
Watching Xiang Liyue leave with the silk book in hand, Ying Gao nodded slightly. This was part of his plan, and this part was related to the next step.
"General Ying, if you choose to reveal such a secret, the impact on the Qin Dynasty will be obvious, and even the slightest carelessness will seriously damage the vitality of the Qin Dynasty."
Fan Zeng glanced at Ying Gao with piercing eyes, chuckled casually, and said: "My subordinates believe that neither iron smelting technology nor reinforced concrete can be leaked out."
As a great military strategist with excellent strategic vision, Fan Zeng was naturally aware of the usefulness of reinforced concrete structures at the first time.
Whether it is building a city wall or a pass, it can be changed to this state. This way, it is worry-free and safe.
Once such a valuable treasure is spread out, it will be even more difficult for the Qin Dynasty to destroy the Six Kingdoms of Shandong.
At this thought, Fan Zeng couldn't help but feel even more worried. In his opinion, the biggest use of cement mortar and steel bars is in the military.
If such strategic materials fall into the wrong hands, it will definitely be a disaster.
In Fan Zeng's opinion, this thing can only fall into the hands of the imperial court. If any private person holds this kind of resource, it is a recipe for death.