"The money owed by the Ministry of Works to the Ministry of Accounts is a legacy of the previous government and is not counted. This account will be written off!"

Guan Ning said: "I allow your Ministry of Industry to build its own treasury. If you have the necessary materials and items, you can purchase them yourself."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Wang Ducheng looked overjoyed and hesitated: "Can you find a way to solve the salary problem for the craftsmen? The arrears have been too long. The craftsmen are not very motivated to work. Some people quit every day. It is really a waste of time."

Can’t get home..."

"Can."

Guan Ning said: "I asked Xue Qing to allocate 300,000 taels to the Ministry of Industry first, and then find a solution if there is a gap."

"That's enough, that's enough."

Wang Ducheng was overjoyed.

"The arrears of labor wages must be fully repaid, and the wages of the craftsmen must be improved."

Guan Ning discovered that among the six ministries of the imperial court, the Ministry of Industry had the most complete promotion system.

Those who just come in are apprentices and have to work as handymen for at least two years before they can become apprentices.

In other words, you can learn from a master with a higher technical level and help with the work.

There is something similar to a master-apprentice agreement between the apprentice and the master.

It must be learned within the specified time, which requires both the apprentice and the master.

Apprentices should study seriously, and masters should teach seriously.

After learning, you have to pass a strict assessment and then you become a craftsman, and then you have the opportunity to become a member of the Ministry of Industry.

Only excellent craftsmen can be naturalized, or in layman's terms, can they become formal workers.

No matter how mature the craftsman's skills are and the level is higher, after passing the assessment, he can become a craftsman.

This is also the highest professional title within the Ministry of Industry.

The Ministry of Works is a yamen that specializes in construction. Not only blacksmiths, but also carpenters, masons and other types of workers must be promoted according to this process without exception.

For example, Guanqiu, the current minister of the Ministry of Industry.

He is an all-round craftsman who can both forge and work.

Because of the complete promotion process, the people who come out of the Ministry of Industry have real talents and practical skills.

On the outside, they are all experts in their respective professions.

This is also the only place where Guan Ning feels happy.

"This process is very good. Only in this way can we cultivate people with real talents and practical knowledge."

"Um."

Wang Ducheng said: "The Ministry of Industry needs people who work pragmatically, but because of the lack of attention from the court, many people have left over the years."

"This situation is going to improve."

Guan Ning said: "After the war, the imperial budget will be tilted towards the Ministry of Industry. The salary of the craftsmen will be improved. Each level will have higher salary."

"You should formulate a plan as soon as possible and hand it over directly to me."

"yes!"

Wang Ducheng could not restrain his excitement.

He knew that the craftsman was about to stand up!

"More encouragement should be given to people with inventive creativity."

Guan Ning said: "For example, if you make improvements based on the existing ones, such as making new instruments, making more powerful weapons, etc., as long as you have achieved something, you will be commended, both in terms of status and status.

There is an aspect of honor.”

"If there is anyone who is particularly outstanding, I will personally confer a title on them, and it is okay to become a noble."

"real?"

Wang Ducheng was shocked.

Craftsmen are the least valued, doing the hardest work and earning only a meager income.

And you can see the head at a glance.

Once you have been a craftsman, you will be a craftsman all your life, and there is no possibility of changing.

But what His Majesty proposes now will allow craftsmen to enjoy honors and change their destiny.

This has never happened before.

"What I said is true to my word."

Guan Ning said: "You can pass it on immediately, and I will formally announce the cabinet's decree."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"You are a great benefactor to our craftsmen."

Wang Ducheng and other accompanying officials from the Ministry of Industry all knelt down.

How many years has it been?

Their craftsmen are finally about to turn around.

This is completely heartfelt gratitude!

"But I have something to say first. The premise of all this is that you must make achievements."

Guan Ning said: "The key lies in creation. Remember not to stick to the rules and change your thinking."

Human creativity is endless,

Everything must go through a process of coming from nothing.

The key lies in invention and creation.

The Ministry of Industry should not only build step by step, but should improve and create on the original basis to lead social development.

"clear."

Wang Ducheng said: "Just like you improved the horse gear and made something useful to the country."

"That's what it means."

As I walked and watched, Guan Ning gave me some pointers from time to time.

At this time, Wang Ducheng asked: "Why did your Majesty come to the Ministry of Industry today for important matters?"

No matter what happens, go to the Three Treasures Hall.

His Majesty's sudden visit to the Ministry of Industry must be due to something.

"I almost forgot about the real thing."

Guan Ning said: "Find a room and some highly skilled craftsmen. I have a few important things that I want you to build."

"yes."

Wang Ducheng hurriedly found someone to make arrangements.

Your Majesty has given so many benefits to the Ministry of Industry, and now it's time to show your face.

Not long after, he found five or six people.

"This is what I want you to build."

Guan Ning unfolded the drawings and laid them flat on the table.

This is a drawing of an artillery piece. The drawing is very detailed. Each data specification has specific annotations, which can be seen very intuitively.

Gunpowder is one of the four great inventions in ancient my country. It was the earliest country to apply it. It began to be used in military affairs on a large scale during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and reached its peak in the Ming Dynasty.

The limitations of the times and the lack of productivity are hard conditions that make the application of firearms certainly unable to reach the modern level.

But it was still possible up to the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The artillery on the drawing drawn by Guan Ning was the most advanced Hongyi cannon at that time.

Compared with traditional iron cannons or copper cannons, this kind of artillery not only has a thinner tube wall, is lighter in weight, costs less, and is more durable.

If you want to do it, do it practically.

The cost is too high, the lifespan is too short, and it has no practicality.

"What's this?"

Wang Ducheng asked doubtfully.

This was the first time he saw this thing.

"It's called Cannon."

Guan Ning said: "It is a weapon that uses gunpowder explosion to generate boosting force to launch ammunition. Because the explosion will generate high temperature and have great power, it has high material requirements..."

He explained in detail.

First, we need to let them understand what this thing is used for before they can actually make it...

"It's not difficult to make a mold. According to Your Majesty, the main thing is the durability of the material."

Guo Yu, the chief minister of the Metallurgical and Manufacturing Bureau, directly grasped the core issue.

The drawings are very detailed and can be made using molds.

Guan Ning said: "You can use a hollow model and introduce cooling water into it to solidify the iron barrel from the inside out. The cast cannon can be larger and more durable."

What he was talking about was a very advanced cannon-casting method invented by an American officer.

However, it is one thing to know the theory, and another thing to be able to implement it, which requires specific practice.
Chapter completed!