Da Qin: Destroyed the Xiongnu at the beginning

"This craftsman's instrument method actually has such huge energy!"

On the way back, Ying Zheng's mind was still filled with the spectacular sight of the roaring machinery and the continuous production of the assembly line in the wool workshop. He was filled with countless emotions.

"The power of equipment is originally an extension and strengthening of human power"

"As early as thousands of years ago, the sages discovered the shortage of manpower and began to research and invent various labor-saving tools such as hoes. They also began to domesticate cattle and horses as livestock power to improve production efficiency and increase harvests."

"The machines in the workshop today are the accumulation and breakthrough of knowledge after it has developed to a certain level, and they will definitely change the structure of the world!"

Fusu said with a smile.

"Indeed, even a clever woman can only weave a few pieces of cloth after working hard for a month."

"But now, your wool and cotton cloth workshop in Fusu can produce tens of thousands of pieces of cloth in just one day. It would be unimaginable if you hadn’t seen it with your own eyes."

"If all of our Daqin workshops can use such machinery, this business will surely reach an incredible level."

Ying Zheng sighed.

"Father, these hydraulic machines are just the beginning of a great industrial development. Fusu said with a slight smile.

At present, Daqin's heavy machinery basically uses water power as its energy source. There are occasionally some windmills. Although the development momentum is very strong, it is too restricted by the geographical environment.

If you really want to achieve it , For industrialization, we must also develop a more convenient energy source, that is, the steam engine.

Although it seems very long-term, it is still feasible in the Qin Dynasty.

The reason why the industrial revolution in later generations did not appear until the 18th century is mainly because Limited by the constraints of productivity and production relations.

The first condition is to have a sufficient material foundation and a wealthy labor force.

If they cannot even fill their stomachs, people must rely on farming to feed themselves. The labor force is basically concentrated in agriculture.

However, in Daqin, due to the emergence of Fusu, high-yield crops such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, and super rice have been promoted on a large scale. While allowing the people of Daqin to eat well, it also released a large amount of original energy. The labor force tied to farmland can be transformed into industrial labor force.

The second is the booming business, which not only makes the living cost of the people of Daqin lower, but also makes the income of migrant workers continue to rise. The difference between this, It directly brings strong consumer demand.

The surge in consumer demand, in turn, promotes industrial construction, making pure manual production unable to keep up with demand. This provides the basis for the great development of equipment.

Coupled with Fusu Lipai After public consultation, the Daqin Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Engineering were established, vigorously encouraged the development of industrial science and technology, and set two vivid examples: the public losers and the Mohists.

Daqin's academic style, which had not been completely restrained by corrupt Confucianism, has moved towards practical science and engineering.

As long as the steam engine is developed, the three elements of the industrial revolution, steam engine, coal energy and steel, can be completely gathered in Daqin, starting the industrial revolution in Daqin two thousand years in advance, and truly making Daqin far ahead of the entire era.

It is not impossible.

Although At present, the research progress of steam engines in the Academy of Engineering is still relatively slow, but Fusu is not worried about this.

Due to the continuous improvement of water conservancy facilities, Daqin's current water resources are gradually becoming richer, and it is still possible to support industrial demand in the short term..

The reason why the steam engine technology was not exchanged directly from the system mall was that, in addition to the high price, Fusu hoped that the craftsmen of Daqin could figure out the entire process of the steam engine by themselves after Fusu provided ideas.

This is very important to Daqin as a whole. The driving force of basic scientific research capabilities is definitely no less than that of later super projects such as aerospace and aircraft carriers. Once completed, it will be a sublimation of the entire industrial capability and R&D level.

Fusu is very much looking forward to this.

"Fusu, are you tired? Why don't you go back home and rest first?"

Ying Zheng said with concern.

"Father, my son was just thinking that with the development 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 Qin."

"In this case, can the development of Liaodong and surrounding counties be put on the agenda?"

Fusu smiled slightly and changed the topic.

"Liaodong development, yes, can indeed start now."

Ying Zheng thought for a moment, and there was a hint of joy on his face.

In the past, the economy of the Liaodong, Liaoxi, and Tu'an regions of the Great Qin had always lagged behind the Central Plains. It was not because the land in these regions was not fertile enough or the geographical conditions were not good enough.

In fact, compared to the Central Plains, where land fertility has been damaged by thousands of years of farming, the black soil in Liaodong and surrounding areas is much more fertile, with better crop production, and is mostly plain and has abundant water resources. The reason why it has not been developed is because The main reason is that Liaodong and the surrounding areas are too cold. It is freezing cold for at least half of the day, and people cannot go out.

Moreover, although the land is fertile, due to the temperature, only the crops of the previous season can be grown, even if the yield is slightly higher. It is not as good as the total harvest of one season of rice and one season of wheat in the Central Plains.

However, now, with the emergence of potatoes and new crops, these fertile lands can easily obtain abundant food even if they are only grown for one season, and the yield is not a problem at all..

And the sufficient water source conditions and plain advantages allow workshops that use water conservancy as their energy source to maximize their advantages.

Moreover, the plains are also very suitable for building cement straight roads, and the rivers make water transportation very convenient.

In addition, it is no longer a problem at all. The conditions for keeping out the cold and the development of Liaodong are completely mature.

"It turns out that what you did before, Fusu, was all to lay down the prerequisites for the current large-scale development of remote areas in Daqin."

"Without smooth conditions, developed commerce, and sufficient resources, not to mention Liaodong, even Jiangnan would not be able to develop!"

Ying Zheng said with a look of relief on his face.

He used to worry that although Fusu's military strategy was unparalleled and opened up territory for the Qin Dynasty far more than ever before, in terms of culture and governance, he would be too radical and not stable enough.

But now it seems In the future, Fusu's ability to govern the country is far beyond his imagination.

This step may seem radical, but in fact it is all considering the long-term interests of the Qin Dynasty.

And the solid foundation he has laid is far beyond anyone's expectations. As expected.

Even Ying Zheng had to obey

"If you want to build the Qin Dynasty as an empire on which the sun never sets, you don't just have to have a vast territory. Fusu smiled slightly and said,"My son, I just have many ideas. To truly realize them, we need the efforts of my father and the ministers in the court.""

The father and son looked at each other and smiled, and began to discuss Liaodong's development plan in detail.