strictlysupreme Chapter 297 The Mechanical Age Is Coming
Chapter 297 The Mechanical Age Is Coming
"I didn't expect that this craftsman's way of equipment has such huge potential!"
On the way back, Yingzheng still recalled in his mind the spectacular sight of the continuous production of the mechanical roaring assembly line in the wool workshop just now, and he was full of emotions.
"The power of equipment is originally an extension and strengthening of manpower."
"As early as thousands of years ago, the sages discovered the shortage of manpower, began to research and invent various labor-saving tools such as hoes, and began to domesticate wild horses and bison as animal power to improve production efficiency and increase harvest."
"These machines in the workshop today are the accumulation and breakthrough of knowledge after a certain level of development, and will definitely change the pattern of this world!"
Ying Yu laughed.
"Indeed, even a clever woman can only weave a few bolts of cloth after working hard for a month."
"However, this wool and cotton workshop can produce tens of thousands of pieces of cloth in just one day. If you don't see it with your own eyes, it is really unimaginable."
"If all the workshops in my Daqin area can use this kind of machinery, the national power will be unbelievably strong."
Ying Zheng opened his mouth longingly.
"Father, these hydraulic machines are just the beginning of industrial development."
Ying Yu smiled slightly.
At present, the heavy machinery in Daqin basically uses water power as the energy source. There are occasionally some windmills. Although the momentum of development is very strong, they are too restricted by the geographical environment.
In order to truly realize industrialization, it is necessary to research a more convenient energy source, that is, a steam engine.
Although it seems very long-term, it is still feasible in Daqin.
The reason why the industrial revolution of later generations did not appear until the eighteenth century.
It is mainly limited by the constraints of productivity and production relations.
The first condition is to have a sufficient material base and a rich labor force.
If they can't even fill their stomachs, the people must rely on farming to support themselves, and the labor force is basically concentrated in agriculture.
However, due to the appearance of Yingyu in Daqin, high-yielding crops such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, and super rice have been popularized on a large scale. While allowing the people of Daqin to eat well, it also released a large amount of labor that was originally bound on the farmland. .
These people can be transformed into industrial labor force.
The second is the booming business, which not only makes the living cost of the people in Daqin lower, but also makes the income of migrant workers continue to rise.
The difference in the middle has directly brought strong consumer demand.
The soaring consumer demand, in turn, will promote industrial construction, making pure manual production unable to keep up with demand.
Human wisdom is unlimited, once there is a need, people will find ways to get it out.
And this is the basis for the development of equipment.
Coupled with the fact that Ying Yu resisted all opinions, established the Daqin Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Engineering, vigorously encouraged the development of industrial science and technology, and set up two examples of public losers and Mohists. Science and engineering, which are more practical, advanced.
As long as the steam engine is developed, Daqin can satisfy the three elements of the industrial revolution.
With the combination of steam engine, coal energy, and steel, Daqin will start the industrial revolution 2000 years ahead of schedule.
Daqin will also be far ahead of the entire era and become a holy place in the hearts of the people of the world.
Although the current research on steam engines in the Academy of Engineering is not progressing fast, Ying Yu is not worried about it.
Due to the continuous improvement of water conservancy facilities, Daqin's current water resources are also gradually enriched, and it is still possible to support the needs of industry in the short term.
The reason why he didn't directly exchange steam engine technology from the system mall was that the price was too high. Ying Yu also hoped that the craftsmen of Daqin could figure out the manufacturing process of the steam engine by himself after he provided ideas.
This boost to Daqin's basic scientific research capabilities is definitely no less than super-projects such as aerospace and aircraft carriers in later generations.
Once the steam engine is successfully manufactured, it will definitely be a sublimation for Daqin's industrial capabilities and research and development level.
Ying Yu was looking forward to it.
"You boy, what are you thinking? Are you so preoccupied?"
Ying Zheng pawed Ying Yu angrily.
"Father, my son was just thinking that with the advent of coal stoves, cement houses, fire pits, and wool and cotton clothes, keeping out the cold is no longer a big problem for the people of Daqin."
"Since this is the case, can the development of Liaodong and surrounding counties be put on the agenda?"
Ying Yu smiled slightly, and changed the subject.
"The land of Liaodong can indeed be started now."
Ying Zheng thought for a moment, and a gleam of joy appeared on his face.
The reason why the economy of Daqin, Liaodong, Liaoxi, and Tu'an has been lagging behind the Central Plains is not that the land in these areas is not fertile enough, and the geographical conditions are not good enough.
In fact, compared with the Central Plains where the fertility of the land has been damaged by farming for thousands of years, the black soil in Liaodong and its surrounding areas is much more fertile.
Crops are grown with better and more yields.
Moreover, there are many plains in Liaodong and other places, and the water source is also very rich.
The reason why it has not been able to develop is mainly because Liaodong and its surrounding areas are too cold. It is freezing cold for at least half a year a year, and people cannot go out.
Moreover, although the land is fertile, due to the temperature, only one season of crops can be planted. Even if the yield is slightly higher, it cannot compare with the Central Plains.
However, nowadays, with the emergence of potatoes and new crops, these fertile lands can easily obtain abundant food even if they are only planted for one season, and the yield is no longer a problem.
Sufficient water source conditions and the advantages of plains allow workshops that use water conservancy as their energy source to maximize their advantages.
Moreover, the plains are also very suitable for building straight cement roads, and the rivers will make water transportation very convenient.
Coupled with the fact that keeping out the cold is not a problem at all, Liaodong has already met the conditions for development.
"I didn't expect that what you did before were all prerequisites for the development of Daqin's remote areas."
"If there are no unobstructed conditions, developed commerce, and sufficient resources, let alone Liaodong, Jiangnan will not be able to develop!"
Ying Zheng said with a look of relief on his face.
Ying Yu is the Great Qin's frontier pioneer, so naturally there is nothing to say about Wu Lue.
Ying Zheng's only concern is his martial arts. Although Ying Yu's martial arts is not weak, sometimes it seems to Ying Zheng that he is too radical and not stable enough.
But now it seems that Ying Yu's ability to govern the country may have surpassed himself.
This step, seemingly radical, is actually a long-term decision for Daqin.
Even Ying Zheng had to admire him.
"Father, my Daqin wants to dominate the world, but it is not enough to have a large territory."
Ying Yu smiled slightly and said, "I just have a lot of ideas. To realize it, I still need the support of my father and the ministers in the court."
Ying Zheng waved his hand when he heard the words. Among his many sons, he is the only one who can make a move. Can he do it if he doesn't support him?