Officials are on holiday, students are on holiday, even Li Shimin is on holiday, but Li Mu, or the entire Ministry of Internal Affairs, shows no sign of taking a holiday.
Can an order that should be completed not be completed because it is a holiday? There is no such rule. All the large and small workshops near Chang'an City have not stopped working. Because if you stop working, it means that the order will be taken away by others, maybe because of a missed opportunity.
If you place an order this time and annoy the customer, you won't be able to do it next time. The most terrifying thing is not your own laziness, but your opponent's diligence. As long as anyone is interested in doing business, no one dares to slack off.
Seeing that things in the Ministry of Internal Affairs were on the right track, Li Mu felt a lot more relaxed. He gradually and consciously handed over the matter to Wei Yingluo to handle. Starting from small things and gradually to big ones, Li Mu gradually taught her how to do it step by step.
Do it and how to deal with it. Facts have proved that Li Mu's vision is correct. Wei Yingluo's learning ability is very strong. Wei Yingluo can now handle half of all the things that Li Mu had to deal with personally.
As a result, Li Mu had more time to do other things. He was a restless person, but there was one thing that he couldn't delay.
Li Ying had come to press for the bearing order many times. According to the terms of the contract, it could no longer be delayed. It happened that Laba was on holiday, so Li Mu took this opportunity to find a group of craftsmen he had observed long ago and assemble
In the conference room of the Ministry of Industry, the door was closed.
Although the craftsmen had met Li Mu many times, this was the first time they were in the same room together. They were both grateful and afraid of Li Mu. Seeing that Li Mu was very serious, they did not dare to express their anger.
"Do you know what happened when I came to you today?"
The craftsmen looked at each other and shook their heads in confusion. The foreman who called them over just said that the Marquis had summoned him, and said nothing else. In fact, they did not know that Li Mu's decision had not been discussed with anyone.
Pass.
"Very good." Li Mu nodded with satisfaction when he saw the reaction of the craftsmen. It seemed that the people under his command were very disciplined and did not disappoint him.
"You are all the first batch of craftsmen who followed me after I came to the Ministry of Industry. Before I gained power, you chose to believe in me, and I did not treat you badly. I built a house with you and promoted you to do it.
Technician, now you can not only make a living, but also have some savings, am I right?"
The craftsmen responded in unison, and the technician who was seated closest to Li Mu stood up excitedly and said: "The kindness that the Marquis has shown us can never be repaid even by working as a cow and horse for several lifetimes. The Marquis did not come to the work."
Before the Ministry, no one looked up to us. Not to mention wages, working for others, we had to be scolded and beaten. Everything we have now was given by the Marquis, who dares to forget?"
Li Mu raised his hand and gestured for him to sit down. He glanced at everyone and said, "Do you think so too?"
"The kindness of the Marquis will be unforgettable. Anyone who has second thoughts about the Marquis will suffer a bad death!" The craftsmen swore, and Li Mu laughed and said, "You guys don't have to be so nervous, and don't think too much.
I have come to see you today to give you a benefit. However, this benefit is conditional, so I have to say something upfront."
Everyone shouted excitedly: "The Marquis's orders are, we will do whatever you tell us to do, our lives belong to the Marquis!"
"It's not that serious." Li Mu picked up a contract in front of him, showed it to everyone, and said, "Is there anyone among you who can read? Raise your hand."
Most of the people who can be craftsmen in this era are from poor backgrounds, and nine out of ten are illiterate. Everyone looked at me, I looked at you, and finally an old craftsman sitting in the corner raised his hand tremblingly
Li Mu gestured for him to stand up and asked, "Do you know how to read?"
"Returning to the Marquis, the villain's grandfather used to read, but when it came to the villain's father's generation, the family couldn't do it. The villain studied with his grandfather for a few years, and he can read well."
"Just read the words." Li Mu handed the contract to Wei Yingluo who was next to him. Wei Yingluo walked over and handed the contract into the hands of the old craftsman.
"Please read it."
"Hey," the old craftsman responded, picked up the contract and looked at it carefully. Fortunately, he recognized most of the words, so he started reading it from the beginning.
This is a "Confidentiality Contract". It is not long and its meaning is straightforward. The craftsmen understood it immediately. The general meaning is that the Marquis will teach them a technique for making rollers, but they must keep it secret.
You cannot tell anyone about the secret inside, and you cannot mention it to anyone, not even your biological son. If the secret is leaked, it will violate the confidentiality contract of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Once violated, the three clans will be implicated, and the whole family will die.
The five words "the whole family died" were clearly written on the contract. The old craftsmen also read it in this way, which is much more direct than the literate wording and sentence making. No matter how low the education level of the craftsmen is, they still know the meaning of these five words.
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Just as Li Mu thought, some people showed a look of fear. Li Mu took over the conversation and said with a smile: "I'm not forcing everyone. Those who don't want to participate can withdraw now. I will never retaliate. What you did in the past will not be used in the future."
What are you still doing? No matter how much you earned in the past, you will continue to earn in the future. Just pretend that this never happened. But if you press your fingerprints and violate the terms of the contract in the future, don’t blame me for being rude. I’m Li Mu.
You also know your reputation. When you piss me off, unless you are His Majesty, otherwise... hmph."
When the craftsmen heard this 'hum', they trembled subconsciously. They didn't doubt what Li Mu said at all, and immediately hesitated. Li Mu didn't urge her, but just motioned to Wei Yingluo to distribute the contract, and those who were willing to put their thumbprints should do so.
Those who are willing to have their fingerprints pressed can leave, it is all of their own free will.
The craftsman who just spoke received the contract and put his fingerprints on it directly without any hesitation. Seeing that the others were still hesitant, he said: "When Mr. Hou didn't come to the Ministry of Industry, I lived a life worse than a pig or a dog.
My son, like me, can only continue to live a life like a pig or a dog. This is the fate of his generation. It was the Marquis who gave me a house and allowed me to make money. I can’t read.
I don’t know anything else, I just know that without Mr. Hou, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I sold my life to him, and I will do whatever he asks me to do!”
These words really had an effect. Those who hesitated no longer hesitated and pressed their fingerprints one after another, and no one quit.
Li Mu nodded with satisfaction, waved his hand, and Wei Yingluo put away all the contracts.
"I will use facts to prove that everyone's choice is correct. However, at this moment, I have to reiterate it again. It is too late to regret now. When I teach you how to make bearings, it will be too late to regret. I
I don’t mean to joke with you. If anyone leaks the secret and lets me know about it, you, your wife, your children, your father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, your whole family, anyone who has anything to do with you.
, everyone will die. I will let Jin Yiwei dig a big hole and bury your whole family in it. Don’t blame me for being ruthless then."
Now that the matter has come to this, no one can retreat. The craftsmen all shouted loudly: "Listen to the Lord Marquis and never regret it!"
"Okay!" Li Mu signaled Wei Yingluo to go out. After watching her close the door, he took out a stack of 'secret books' from his arms and personally distributed them to the craftsmen one by one. He asked the craftsmen not to move and waited for him to send them.
When it's done, pick it up together.
"Now everyone can pick it up and look at it. This is the secret technique of making bearings."
The craftsmen picked up the "secret book" as instructed, only to feel that their vision was blurry, a bit like being drunk, and their consciousness fell into a trance. When they regained consciousness, there were more things in their minds.
At this time, Li Mu's voice came to his ears: "...This is the technology for making bearings. Does everyone understand it?"
The craftsmen looked at Li Mu blankly, and were about to ask, but suddenly realized that there was nothing to ask. The bearing manufacturing technology was already in their heads. How many steps were there in total, and what should be paid attention to in each step, were all clear.
It's like it's engraved in my head, just like eating and sleeping, and I don't need anyone to teach me anything.
What happened? When did you learn it?
The craftsmen were subconsciously in such a trance, but then a voice came out in their hearts: This is what the Marquis taught just now!
Oh, yes, it was taught by Mr. Hou.
The craftsmen responded loudly: "Master Hou, I understand everything."
"Very good! Let's try to make a batch of bearings before the end of the year. A new factory will be planned after the end of the year. Everyone's wages will rise to five hundred cents a day. As profits increase, there will be more
Welfare. In short, I will not treat you badly."
The original salary of these craftsmen was three hundred cents, and it was suddenly increased to two hundred cents, almost doubled. Who could be unhappy, they all grinned. After thanking them profusely, they all left the conference room.
Li Mu took a deep breath, called Wei Yingluo in, and said, "Let the next batch come in."
Wei Yingluo nodded and went out to call in the next group of craftsmen.
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After a busy day, Li Mu used up all the "secret books" made with the [Secret] skill. He also copied more than a hundred craftsmen who could make systematic creations. These craftsmen became the main force of the factory after the year, although they were still
Complete confidentiality cannot be achieved, but Li Mu has already planned the next step. When a few leak in the early stage, he will kill a hundred people if necessary. In the mid-term, the factory will win with quantity. When the leak in the later stage cannot be controlled, he will directly upgrade the technology. This
The first batch of craftsmen all have basic skills. When the next batch comes, he will copy the intermediate skills and continue to maintain the technological lead.
Of course, he can choose to gather these people in a place where birds can't shit, and work like slaves. If it were Changsun Wuji and his like, he would definitely do this. After all, Li Mu is a person who has traveled through time, and he is ruthless
Regardless, this was the best solution he could think of.