Shang Yi couldn't help laughing. Of course he could tell that Lin Zhiyang was making a pun. This was a formal statement that he planned to completely surrender to his side. Therefore, he said: "Mr. Lin is too polite. The world is so big. How can a business be completed by just one person? If we have something to do together, we can all make money together. What’s not to enjoy?"
The two looked at each other and laughed.
Lin Zhiyang added: "The sixth day of next month is my father's sixty-sixth birthday. It is the time when the rebellion in Zhejiang has been put down, and my father has returned to his former residence in Hangzhou, so I want to take this opportunity to have some fun, invite some guests, and... Sir, please come and visit me at that time."
Shang Yi nodded, knowing that on the one hand, this was Lin Zhiyang's show of goodwill to him, and on the other hand, he was probably planning to take this opportunity to announce to other members of the Lin family that he had formed an alliance with him. Of course, this was also a signal for him. There is no harm, because the Lin family is a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River, so there will be a lot of people coming to attend the appointment, and most of them are local gentry and officials in Hangzhou Prefecture. I can also take this opportunity to show them that I am now a powerful figure in Zhejiang. , even wealthy businessmen like Lin Zhiyang surrendered to him.
Therefore, Shang Yi also nodded and said: "If Mr. Lin doesn't mind my intrusion, I will definitely go as scheduled."
Lin Zhiyang smiled and said: "What are you talking about, sir? If you are willing to honor me and attend the appointment, my father's birthday banquet will be bright. On the sixth day of the lunar month next month, I will be waiting for you to come to my humble home."
Shang Yi nodded and said, "Mr. Lin Sheng, I have a few more things that I would like to ask you to help me with."
Lin Zhiyang said: "Sir, please tell me, I will do my best."
Shang Yi said: "First of all, I want to build a barracks in Hangzhou city to be used as a garrison. I want to ask Mr. Lin to help me find a group of cement, water and civil engineering craftsmen. The more people, the better. I will pay the labor costs myself. In addition, I also need to I want to purchase a printing workshop in Hangzhou and ask Mr. Lin to help me search for it. Price is not an issue, but the sooner the better."
Lin Zhiyang was startled again, and was also confused by Shang Yi. He wanted to find a masonry and civil engineering craftsman. He could still understand that he wanted to build a military camp. But what was the use of a printing workshop.
Although the printing industry is very prosperous in the Jiangnan area, and the profits are not satisfactory, the disadvantage is that it is difficult to expand in scale, so it cannot make much money. Isn't it difficult for Shang Yi to publish a book? This is not the case Impossible. Lin Zhiyang also knew during the chat that Shang Yi was writing a military book called "Infantry Drill Code". After writing the book, he wanted to publish it. This is human nature, but there is no need to buy a printing workshop. Just do it. But no matter what the reason is, since Shang Yi needs it, he will help him unconditionally.
In fact, Shang Yi did not want to build a barracks, but an arsenal. In fact, the barracks are already in the city and can be used directly. The arsenal mainly produces firearms, so it not only requires a larger site, but also cannot It is located in the city. Shang Yi even selected the temple according to scriptures. It is located at the foot of Yuhuang Mountain in the southwest of Hangzhou City, beside Qiantang.
Of course, Shang Yi did not need a printing house to make money from printing books, and as his rule in Zhejiang became more stable, he would definitely open military academies and schools, so he would need to print a large number of books and teaching materials, as well as [Infantry Manual] and [Infantry Manual]. Navy Manual]. Of course, Shang Yi also had another important purpose, which was to run a newspaper.
In fact, running a newspaper is an important plan that Shang Yi has included in his plan. Of course, it is also one of the big killer weapons that time travelers must master. Shang Yi's purpose is of course not for the so-called freedom of speech and conveying public opinion, but for Grasp the right to speak in public opinion and guide public opinion.
Due to the different times he lived in, Shang Yi knew the importance of controlling the right to speak in public opinion. He could not only build momentum for himself, but also guide and control public opinion to a large extent, and even incite the emotions of the masses. In later generations, The actual role of newspaper media is actually roughly the same.
Lin Zhiyang's efficiency was not slow either. He found a group of masonry and civil engineering craftsmen for Shang Yi the next day. At this time, Shang Yi also made the overall plan, because in the future the arsenal will be The biggest advantage of Shang Yi Group is that it will produce, develop, and test the latest weapons of this era here. Shang Yi has prepared blueprints for several weapons through economics and is waiting to start manufacturing after the arsenal is established. , therefore the security and confidentiality measures of this arsenal must be fully guaranteed.
Therefore, Shang Yi decided to implement full military management of the arsenal, and a city wall would be built to protect the perimeter. Anyone who enters or exits will be subject to strict inspection. The interior of the arsenal is roughly divided into two areas: the production area and the living area, also with short Walls and trenches separate the production area. The production area is divided into four parts: gunpowder production and manufacturing, firearms product manufacturing, gun manufacturing, and miscellaneous parts assembly and manufacturing. Of course, there are also corresponding laboratories and testing grounds. There are also short walls between each area. The trenches are separated and do not interfere with each other. The trenches will also introduce water from the Qiantang River to facilitate timely access to water in the event of a fire. All craftsmen must present their credentials when entering and exiting each production area.
In the living area of artisans, there are also shops, restaurants, temples, theaters, hospitals, bathhouses, playgrounds and other living facilities. There are also schools for craftsmen and women to attend, and the staff of these facilities are mainly craftsmen. The family members are responsible for this. Moreover, the main buildings in the factory area are made of brick and wood composite structures, which are durable and have a certain protective effect against fire.
In short, this arsenal is actually all-encompassing, everything is complete, and it is almost the same as a small county town. In fact, after Shang Yi completed the planning, he couldn't help but feel a little funny, because it was similar to the day when the Celestial Empire was just founded before he traveled through time. The situation during the period was very similar. A large-scale factory was almost equivalent to a small city. Although this kind of planning proved to be unscientific in the development of the Chinese Dynasty and later, causing a lot of waste of resources and reducing work efficiency, but In a specific period, it still has its reasonable side. Now is undoubtedly a specific period.
Of course, a project of this scale uses a large amount of brick and wood structures, so it cannot be completed within a month or two. It can only be done step by step. First, the outer city wall is built, and the internal structure can be completed in phases. Fortunately, after recapturing Hangzhou, the merchant army accumulated more than 1.3 million taels of silver, nearly 200,000 shi of various grains, and more than 28,000 prisoners. Both in terms of capital, materials and labor force, they were quite large. It is sufficient, but it lacks a group of craftsmen who are proficient in mud, water and civil engineering construction. Once the personnel are in place, construction can start immediately.
Shang Yi spent two days explaining the entire project to the craftsmen and delineating the scope of the city wall. The craftsmen and captive laborers also began to break ground, make caves and burn bricks. The arsenal project also officially started.
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At this time, another thing that Shang Yi entrusted Lin Zhiyang to do was also settled. Lin Zhiyang found a printing workshop. The owner's surname was Zhang. Because he needed a lot of silver for an urgent matter, he sold the workshop for 6,000 taels of silver. It was just right.
Lin Zhiyang found it and asked Shang Yi to see if he was satisfied.
After Shang Yi heard this, without saying a word, he immediately took his money and followed Lin Zhiyang to see it. Wang Fuzhi was also very interested in the printing workshop. After all, he also hoped that the books he would write in the future could be published, so he also went with them.
Join in the fun.
Shang Yi took a brief look and found that the size of this printing workshop was above average in Hangzhou, covering an area of about 200 square meters, five or six rooms, and a large yard. There were a total of fifty or sixty craftsmen.
The set of printing equipment was all ready. Therefore, Shang Yi was very satisfied and immediately paid for it and went through the handover procedures with Zhang Zhang, and the printing workshop immediately changed hands.
Then Shang Yi summoned the craftsmen in the workshop in the yard and announced to them: All craftsmen will be retained, and their monthly salary will remain the same. If they perform well in the future, there will be increases. After the craftsmen learned that the workshop had changed owners, they all
They were a little worried, but after hearing what Shang Yi said, they all felt at ease. Then the craftsmen dispersed to work.
Shang Yi came to the accounting room again, called the accounting clerk Qi Wenyuan, and two master-level craftsmen Wang Song and Zhu Shugang, and asked them about the detailed situation of the printing workshop.
Accountant Qi Wenyuan is in his forties this year. He was originally a scholar. When he was young, he was admitted to the scholar examination. However, he failed to pass the imperial examination for more than ten years, so he became disheartened by the imperial examination, so he came here.
I am a bookkeeper in a printing workshop, and I also do proofreading and inspection work. Because
He still dealt with books every day, which was considered as a way to pay for his failure to pass the imperial examination, so he worked in this printing workshop for nearly ten years. Although he only had the title of Mr. Accountant, most of the people
He handles all business transactions. He is almost equivalent to the role of a professional manager in later generations.
He first handed the accounts to Shang Yi for review, and then introduced the business situation of the workshop. This printing workshop has been open for more than 20 years, and the business has been successful. It has business relationships with several bookstores and is quite profitable.
It’s a considerable amount, and there are currently three printing jobs unfinished in the workshop.
Shang Yi didn't look at the account book carefully. He just listened to Qi Wenyuan and said, "Mr. Qi, I don't have much time to take care of the overall affairs of this workshop. From now on, you will be the shopkeeper of this workshop and handle all the business in the workshop."
It's up to you to take responsibility for our dealings. I'll do it in the future.
Send someone to check the accounts once a month. Unfinished business will continue to be completed. And all old customers will be notified that although the workshop has changed owners, business can continue. The price conditions remain unchanged. In addition, this month will be like this, and the next one will be done.
At the beginning of each month, your monthly salary will be doubled."
Qi Wenyuan felt quite strange after hearing this. If Shang Yi didn't have time to take care of things, why would he buy a printing workshop? But since he doubled his monthly salary, that's enough. Who cares if he buys it?
What does a printing workshop do?
Then Shang Yi asked Wang Song and Zhu Shugang: "Master Wang, Master Zhu, do you use more movable plates or engravings for printing and plate making in the workshop now?"