As soon as Yu Qiuping's words came out, the craftsmen immediately looked at each other and looked at Yu Qiuping nervously. Only then did Yu Qiuping think that he had said that if the craftsmen worked hard, they would be promoted to warriors. And the fate of these craftsmen all depends on Yu Qiuping alone.
hand.
"My lord, please forgive me, but I am incompetent." The guard quickly bowed and apologized, and a few craftsmen around him even kowtowed and begged for forgiveness.
"Tell me how you gave birth these days." Yu Qiuping decided to change his attitude and asked Chibei.
"Reporting to you, sir," Chibei said with some shame, "In the first three days, everyone was busy building houses and setting up workshops. After that, three of the eight carpenters went to cut wood and make spear shafts. Five of them were making spear shafts.
Bows and arrows. Five of the twelve blacksmiths made bows and arrows, while the remaining four made spear points and three made arrows."
"That is to say...it takes a blacksmith a month to make a complete set?" Yu Qiuping asked.
"Replying to your lord, this is already very fast." The guard said in a low voice, "If lord were not kind and kind to the craftsmen, they are very motivated, and a set of iron tools may have taken more time."
"But the production of bows, arrows and spears is too fast, and Juzu can't keep up." Yu Qiuping thought for a while, "There are already more bows and arrows, and we can stop producing some more arrows. The quota of spears will be full soon. But Juzu
The gap is still quite big.”
"Can we let everyone produce the equipment together?" Yu Qiuping asked.
"This..." Chibei himself was not an expert, so he turned his attention to Hanamaru.
"Your Majesty," Hanamaru said calmly, "I'm afraid it will be very difficult. There are several crafts in the production equipment that take many years to master. Among the 12 blacksmiths, only 5 of us can do this.
craft."
"Then...are you one person, able to produce a complete body alone?" Yu Qiuping asked with a frown.
"Your Majesty, you are wise." Hanamaru replied.
How to improve production efficiency... Yu Qiuping suddenly had no idea and began to recall how Western factories in previous generations produced quickly.
What comes into view is a large number of machines - but this is not realistic now.
Next to the machine - there are conveyor belts, rolling to transport the things to be processed. The craftsmen stand beside the conveyor belts and pick up the things that need to be processed one by one for processing.
Got it!
Assembly line production!
In ancient times, whether it was casting cannons, making tools, or making swords, it was all done by a craftsman. Every craftsman must be proficient in every process required to make the things he makes. Therefore, learning requires a lot of time, and it also requires a lot of time.
Basically, it is passed down from generation to generation in the family and does not communicate with the outside world. This also leads to the fact that there are always a few places in the family where the production is not good from generation to generation, but they are unable to learn to correct it.
Indeed, under this model, some masters with amazing skills will be produced. Just like those famous swordsmiths in ancient history, they can complete a peerless sword with one hand. But most of these craftsmen are very efficient.
low.
In later generations in the West, assembly line production was introduced. A product was divided into many small parts. Each craftsman was responsible for producing a small part. The products produced were in a standard format, and everyone's products were exactly the same. Finally, they were assembled into a complete product.
Products. Because each craftsman only needs to learn the process technology he is responsible for, the time required for learning is greatly reduced. And due to repeated operations, the craftsman's skills in this area improve rapidly, and he will soon be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the masters.
Under the assembly line standardized production model, production efficiency has been greatly improved, and the average quality of products has also been guaranteed. Although the products produced in this kind of production are all the same, which is difficult to compare with the ingenious masterpieces of ancient masters, it is more suitable for mass production.
.
After Yu Qiuping explained his concept to everyone, he proposed: "Those processes that require craftsmanship should be completed by those of you who have been doing it for generations. As for other simpler processes, you can teach other carpenters and blacksmiths some, and they should also
You can learn it quickly.”
The craftsmen looked at each other with some hesitation. Finally, Hanamaru raised his doubts.
"It's just adults...these skills are passed down from generation to generation in the humble family and are not allowed to be passed on to outsiders..." Hanamaru struggled to say.
"I promise you," Yu Qiuping understood everyone's doubts, "as long as you are willing to teach everything you have learned to achieve higher production efficiency, after the army completes the refitting, you five blacksmiths will be promoted to warriors first.
, bestow a family name!”
"My ancestors will definitely be pleased to see you using the ancestral craftsmanship to help the family get rid of their low status and become warriors." Yu Qiuping said with a smile.
Several craftsmen exchanged glances and nodded affirmatively.
"Due to the need for standardized production on the assembly line, each product must be basically completed in accordance with the standards, otherwise the product cannot be assembled." Yu Qiuping patted Hanamaru on the shoulder, "You guys are responsible for drawing some sketches and disassembling the equipment.
Produce it into several parts. The size of each part and the amount of materials should be clearly written down. Arrange more people for complicated parts, and less people for simple and fast ones." Yu Qiuping said to Chibei and Fu.
Shima Yasunari smiled, "First tell me how long each component will take to produce, and I will help you linearly plan the number of people."
"These are all handed over to the general guard. If you have any problems, please report to him."
After arranging the production reform, Yu Qiuping returned to the training ground. It was almost noon. With the sound of "dismissal", the Ashigaru people gathered together in twos and threes to rest.
"Don't eat in the cafeteria today!" The cafeteria is a dining place that Yu Qiuping set up in the territory to imitate the previous school cafeteria. The Ashigaru students had to eat lunch in the cafeteria during training, and everyone queued up to receive their meals. Under Yu Qiuping's forcible force
, everyone violated the meat ban and started eating meat, ensuring that everyone could eat meat once or twice a week. Another benefit of the cafeteria was that it provided Amano Keitoku with the opportunity to punish those who did not line up properly.
"My treat, let's go to Junfu Castle to eat something good!" Yu Qiuping shouted, which immediately caused everyone to cheer.
"But before we get here, everyone and I will run to Junfu." The second half of Yu Qiuping's words immediately aroused complaints from Ashigaru.
"Gather!" However, as soon as Yu Qiuping said "gather", the ashigaru immediately stopped complaining and stood in line obediently. If anyone complained after gathering again, they would do push-ups unceremoniously.
Yu Qiuping looked at the silent and neat team and nodded with satisfaction. "Each Ashigaru general led the team and ran - walked - towards Junfu in turn!"
When the team approached the east city of Sunpu Castle, the garrison troops in the east city had long been accustomed to seeing strange things. This team was even more orderly than the governor's banner team. Even when running, the square formation looked like tofu cubes that had been cut with a knife.
Straight. And today, this team also planted a red leaf flag, and the young man walking at the front also carried a maple bird flag given by the family governor.
"Everyone - stand still!" Yu Qiuping shouted the chant loudly, and the team of Fukushima Yasunari who was following him immediately stopped marching and ran around in place. After shouting the chant of "one, two, three, four", everyone
Stand at attention. Immediately afterwards, the four square formations behind stopped one after another.
"Walk on foot - go!" After Yu Qiuping gave the order to walk on foot, the ashigaru breathed a sigh of relief and followed Yu Qiuping's general flag into the city. Originally, after giving the order to walk on foot, the ashigaru people
are allowed to talk.
However, because Yu Qiuping personally led the team today and also hoisted the maple bird flag, the surrounding pedestrians, vendors, and soldiers looked at these red leaf soldiers with curiosity and admiration. The Ashigaru were driven by pride and vanity.
Driven by the crowd, they spontaneously started walking in unison, and the queue was once again as neat as tofu cubes.
"Wow! Is that Tokiwabi from Yuqiu Hongye? So awesome! Look at that waist and those steps!"
"No wonder the family governor's palace personally gave him the horse seal! These are incredible elite soldiers!"
"I heard that they used 200 people to hold off Owari's 6,000-strong army in Mikawa!"
The buzzing buzz around them made the Ashigaru people feel proud. They all straightened their backs, held their heads high, and walked confidently on the road, so that more people could see the red leaves behind them and the flags. Rain.
Qiu Ping looked at the expressions of his subordinates, and felt a surge of sincere relief and emotion in his heart.
When we arrived at the hotel, the hotel was packed with 200 people. The owner of the hotel personally hung a "Closed" sign outside the door, "It is an honor for the common people to entertain the Red Leaf Soldiers. We will not do other business!"
Yu Qiupei explained with a smile. With his vanity satisfied, Yu Qiupei waved his hand, "Everyone can order whatever you want! I'll treat you!" Previously, Imagawa Yoshimoto, in order to reward Sena Ujitoshi and Yu Qiupei for their hard work,
A bonus of 200 yuan was given to each of them. Now Yu Qiuping is very wealthy.
Ame Qiupei himself sat with the five ashigaru generals Fukushima Yasunari, Gomaezaki Nakahide, Yoshioka Katsumasa, Ogawa Yufu, and Charlie, as well as Kanbei, Amano Keitoku, and Honda Nanosuke.
At a table, matters regarding training and weapon building were discussed. Ogawa Yufuyu was holding a bottle of wine and drinking silently. Amano Keitoku's crow was eating the leftovers scattered on the ground.
.In the middle of the discussion, several ashigaru suddenly came over.
"Sir." The four of them saluted with a military salute. "Can you help me to see what kind of dishes are there?" As they said that, they pointed to the wooden menu hanging high in the hotel. Following their fingers, Yu Qiuping
You can also see dozens of ashigaru waiting to order, looking at him expectantly.
Yu Qiuping stood up and looked around and asked, "Aren't you all illiterate?"
Most of the Ashigaru shook their heads.
After helping them explain the recipe, Yu Qiuping returned to his seat.
"Illiteracy is a big problem." Yu Qiuping scratched his hair, "Not only may you not be able to understand orders on the battlefield, but you may also be unable to understand my written orders at ordinary times. What should I do?"
"Don't worry, adults, we are literate." Yoshioka Shengzheng patted his chest, "Before anything happened to our families, we were all taught how to read, and we are better than those brothers. This is why we were initially
Chosen to be the leader."
"Sir, please issue your order and we will explain it to them." Fukushima Yasunari added.
"It's OK now, but it won't be possible in the future." Ogawa Yutong burped and interjected.
"Yes, sooner or later I will reach a higher position, and these old brothers will also play your current role and become the backbone commanders." Yu Qiuping shook his head, "What will happen if they are illiterate then?"
"My lord, you can't just serve the general forever." Nakahide Omaezaki patted his head, "But asking sir to teach them how to write and read is a big expense."
Yu Qiuping frowned and thought for a while, then said, "I can also teach them. I know some simple methods that can teach large classes, but I can only teach Chinese characters."
"Only!" Gomaezaki Nakahide made an exaggerated expression, "I'll go, sir! I can only teach Chinese characters! Chinese characters are something only those elegant upper-class adults know!" He grabbed Yu Qiuping's hand,
He looked at Yu Qiuping with eyes full of stars, "Sir, if you want to teach Chinese characters! I will also learn it!"
"So, that means everyone won't object to Chinese characters?" Yu Qiuping pulled out his hand in disgust and asked the people around him.
"Definitely not, sir," Chibei explained, "Samurai are all required to be literate, and these Ashigaru dream of being able to read, let alone Chinese characters? Besides, the characters we use now are quite different from Chinese characters.
Something in common.”
"That's fine, but do you mind that all written orders in the army will be written in Chinese characters in the future?"
Everyone shook their heads again.
"That's okay," Yu Qiuping said with a smile. He had practiced calligraphy before and taught the regular script of this era. He can also write traditional Chinese characters. "I will go back and prepare for a few days, and then select forty people and I will give them lessons. They
Then each person will take four students and teach in a small class."
"Forty?" Omaezaki Nakahide shouted, "Sir, are you not crazy? The most powerful gentleman can't teach forty people?"
"No, I have a trick." Yu Qiuping chuckled, "Chinese Pinyin."