Crude oil products can be divided into petroleum fuels, petroleum solvents and chemical raw materials, lubricants, paraffin, petroleum asphalt, petroleum coke, etc.
Among them, the output of various fuels is the largest, accounting for nearly 90% of the total output; the variety of lubricants is the largest, accounting for about 5%.
Crude oil products mainly refer to gasoline, kerosene, diesel, heavy oil and natural gas produced by crude oil refining.
The energy provided by crude oil products is mainly used as fuel for cars, airplanes, ships, and boilers, and a small amount is used as civilian fuel.
In addition to synthetic materials, petroleum products also provide the vast majority of organic chemical raw materials.
Within the scope of the chemical industry, in addition to the chemical products provided by chemical minerals, the raw materials for the production of petroleum products play an important role in various departments.
The development of the modern transportation industry is closely related to fuel supply, as well as the building materials industry, light industry, textile industry, etc., all of which contain crude oil products.
Moreover, the petroleum industry can also produce nitrogen fertilizer, which helps agricultural production.
On the river, a ship rides the wind and waves upstream.
Song Yang was leaning on the deck chair at the bow of the ship, studying petroleum-related knowledge.
The encyclopedia in his mind flipped rapidly, and he gradually mastered various contents about oil.
"Your Majesty, we will arrive in Daye soon. Shall we disembark?"
"Get off! Let's go and take a look at the progress of the project at Chen Fu's side."
Yu Ming came over and asked in a low voice. Song Yang opened his eyes and stretched his body and said.
"Want to stay here for the night?" Tong Qian asked.
If she wanted to stay overnight, she would have to get off the ship and prepare her things.
"If we don't stay overnight, let's go see how the railway is being repaired."
"After seeing it, let's go on and stay in Jiangxia tonight."
Soon, the ship docked at Daye's pier.
A fast horse is also ready at the dock, and you can go all the way to the mine.
Song Yang got off the ship, took only Yu Ming and a few accompanying officials, mounted his horse and went straight to the railway construction site.
The Daye Railway is the section from the mine to the dock.
Construction started at the beginning of the year and has been under construction for four months now.
Not long after Song Yang led the talents out of the dock, he saw a roadbed built not far to the west of the official road.
This roadbed is intended for laying the railway.
After Chen Fu brought people to start the work, he first built a roadbed.
Then lay the gravel cushion and rails bit by bit from the direction of the mine.
Song Yang and his entourage ran at full speed for half an hour, when Chen Fu came up to meet them.
He had just heard that Song Yang was coming and was busy coming to greet him.
"I don't know that the prince has suddenly arrived. It would be a sin to meet him too far away!"
"Get up. I am going to inspect Shannan East Road. I passed by you and stopped by to see the progress of the project."
"Your Majesty, the road to the construction site is not easy to walk. Please follow me."
With Chen Fu's guidance, Song Yang and his party quickly arrived at the road section under construction.
The railway that has been repaired over there really looks a bit like it, with rails, sleepers, gravel, and roadbed.
There are also drainage systems and reserved green belts on both sides of the road.
The length that has been repaired is about ten miles. Standing at this location where construction is ongoing, it is difficult to see the mine clearly.
Song Yang walked to the railroad tracks and stepped on them to take a look.
He was in a very good mood on the brand new and straight railway.
"Your Majesty, this year's rainy season has delayed the progress by at least a month than expected. I plan to rush the work next month, but I can't guarantee whether we can catch up with the construction deadline."
Chen Fu was also very worried. It rained for a month some time ago, and it was heavy rain. Several sections of the roadbed were almost washed away.
Construction was impossible during heavy rains, and the progress of the project was delayed again and again, making it much slower now.
"Natural factors are force majeure, so it doesn't matter. There is no need to rush the work, it will be done when it is done."
"Isn't it delayed by one month? Then the planned construction period will be adjusted back by one month."
Song Yang said very generously.
It feels really good to see the railway and step on it.
Song Yang was in a very good mood and relaxed as much as possible regarding the construction deadline.
"By the way. How is the payment of wages and rations to the workers? Has it been delayed due to rain?"
Song Yang saw many workers at the construction site and was worried that they would have difficulty eating because of the rain.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Wang Ran, Lord Wang, has also thought of our construction team. It rained heavily some time ago, and Lord Wang sent additional manpower to transport supplies. The workers' meals will definitely be guaranteed."
"The wages are calculated on a monthly basis. Our government allocates funds in a timely manner and there has never been any arrears."
Chen Fu answered one by one. He knew all the affairs of the entire railway construction very well. It can be seen that he did spend every day on the construction site.
According to Song Yang's advice, the railway construction team gave priority to using refugees from other places as labor force.
They have no farmland and need to get paid through labor.
When the construction team builds roads, in addition to providing meals, they also issue food stamps.
Each person has twenty kilograms of food stamps and five kilograms of meat stamps per month.
Those who want gold and silver can go to the supply and marketing cooperatives in the capitals of various states to exchange them.
Of course, the value of tickets is very strong at this stage, and people are accustomed to holding tickets in their hands and using them when needed.
"That's good. Wang Ran does things properly and thinks about things very thoughtfully."
"Let's do this. Now that the weather is hot, let's add some meat supplies to the construction team."
"Hmm... let's add 20%."
Song Yang thought for a while and said.
Most of these workers are refugees, and it is good to be able to exchange their labor for a full meal.
Now I not only have enough food but also a salary.
When Song Yang came, he added another 20% of meat to them.
After hearing the news, the workers immediately cheered and shouted for the prince to live a thousand years longer.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will do my best to repair the railway and repay Your Majesty for your support."
Chen Fu waited for the workers to shout for a while before clasping his fists and saying to Song Yang.
"Yes. Work hard. This railway is very well built. When it is opened to traffic, there will be rewards." Song Yang said with a smile on his face.
As a time traveler, trains are also an obsession.
At the current pace, the first railway line will be officially opened by the end of next year at most.
"Old Chen. How do you feel after working as a road and bridge supervisor for several months? You are a lot more tired than when you were a county magistrate."
After returning from the railway construction site, Chen Fu accompanied Song Yang all the way to the dock.
Song Yang had time to ask Chen Fu about the feelings of the road and bridge manager during this period.
"Back to my lord, the job of the road and bridge manager is relatively simple, but it is indeed harder than when I was the county magistrate. After all, I have to eat and sleep in the open air."
"But I like this job very much."
"Xiaoguan also understands that his abilities in governing the people and government are indeed inferior to those of Wang Ran, Lao Qiao and the others."
"We work hard every day, but the lives of the people still have not improved much."
"With a character like Xiaguan's, he could barely function as a county magistrate before the natural disaster, but he won't be able to do so after the natural disaster."
"Until the official came into contact with road construction..."
"How should I put it? Maybe it's because of my talent. Anyway, I really like this thing."
Song Yang asked a question, and Chen Fu said a lot.
And he also has a very good understanding of himself.
I know that I am not a candidate for politics, but building bridges and paving roads is my favorite job.
Now I am working harder and harder.
"Haha. As long as you like it. Work hard, Luqiao people, and there will be development!"
Song Yang patted Chen Fu on the shoulder and said a few blessings, then turned around and boarded the ship.
"My lord, walk slowly."
…
The ship continued to sail upstream and stayed in Jiangxia for one night. Song Yang took a casual look at Xinchengli.
The construction is quite satisfactory, but the population is sparse and not as good as an average small county town.
According to the Jiangxia County Magistrate, there are now only more than 4,000 people in Xincheng, and most of them are refugees from the north.
The county magistrate of Jiangxia was a native of Ezhou and an official promoted by Wang Ran.
The first time I met Song Yang, the real lord, I was a little nervous.
Song Yang comforted him with a few words and didn't stay in the city any longer.
The fleet stopped at Jiangxia Pier, and Song Yang and his party still stayed on board.
"Your Majesty is in a good mood?"
Shen Xiaowan poured a cup of tea for Song Yang, and he could see a smile on Song Yang's lips.
"Did you see that the railway tracks are progressing very quickly?" Tong Qian said with a smile.
"Yes. The main reason is that the progress of the railway tracks is very fast. Maybe you can ride a real train next spring. That's why I am happy!"
Song Yang took a sip of tea and smiled.
"I don't think there's anything good about that thing. The rumbling sound is too noisy." Tong Qian curled her lips and said.
"But the train can hold so many people. One carriage can hold at least fifty people, and it can pull several carriages." Shen Xiaowan added.
"The train symbolizes the elimination of animal power. Train transportation will be the mainstay for a long time in the future."
Speaking of trains, Song Yang had a smile on his face.
"Okay, okay, there's still another year, isn't it? Your Majesty will start to be happy now, and when you really get on the train next year, this joy will be over." Tong Qian joked.
"How could it be! The train is fun for a while, and the train is always fun! Haha!" Song Yang laughed.
In order to keep Song Yang in a good mood, Tong Qian cooked a table of delicious dishes in the evening and called Yu Ming, Liu Bao and San Mo's disciples over for a few drinks.
I originally wanted to call the Jiangxia County Magistrate, but the little magistrate was so timid that he didn't dare to come.
Of course Song Yang would not force him.
"Your Majesty, please rest early. I have resigned from my humble position. We will be almost at Jingling tomorrow."
After dinner, Yu Ming and others said goodbye and left.
Song Yang was in a good mood and took Tong Qian and Shen Xiaowan to drink a few more drinks.
At night, we had another fight with the landlord through the gentle waves.
…
Early the next morning, the fleet continued its journey. After entering the Han River, it stopped briefly in the small town of Hanyang.
This is also a new city built later, with only about 2,000 people.
They are all members of the People's Liberation Army.
So Hanyang now temporarily functions as a military fortress.
Song Yang made a brief inspection and then continued sailing.
In the evening, the fleet entered the Tianmen River. Before dark, Jingling Pier was right in front of us.
Lai Mingxi has been waiting in Jingling for two days.
The news that Song Yang was coming was sent four days in advance.
Because there was no accurate communication in this era, a speedboat could not sail against the current as fast as a steamer.
So Lai Mingxi didn’t know Song Yang’s specific itinerary.
He could only come over in advance and wait.
In the evening, news came from the dock that Song Yang's fleet had appeared.
Those who are busy coming to Mingxi will go to the pier to pick up the driver.
"Officials of Fuzhou, big and small, pay their respects to the prince. The prince is a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"
As soon as Song Yang showed his head, Lai Mingxi led others to give him a grand ceremony.