Although their major is industrial design with a mechanical orientation, because they need to understand the properties of materials when designing, they also have an understanding of and dabble in the raw materials of the things they design. And because of their academic attributes, their research on raw materials is limited.

It will only stay on the surface.

The two people have different genders, different personalities, different interests, and different areas of interest. Or they may understand the same thing in different points, depths, and breadths.

In this way, it is not difficult for two cobblers to come together and use these skilled craftsmen in ancient times to start experiments and create a small-scale industrial revolution in Dajin.

Hearing what Xiao Lingyan said, Zhao Ruxi nodded: "Alloy spring steel is mainly silicon-manganese steel with a slightly lower carbon content. It mainly relies on increasing the silicon content to improve performance. I am not very clear about these ratios. If you have

If you have the resources, you can definitely ask the smelting craftsmen from the Ministry of Industry to give it a try."

She racked her brains to recall her knowledge of steel smelting: "There are also alloy spring steels made of nickel, tungsten, and vanadium. You can also add elements such as boron, niobium, and molybdenum to silicon-manganese steel..."

As a boy, Xiao Lingyan was naturally more interested in girls in this area. He knew everything Zhao Ruxi said.

"Don't worry, I know it well. It shouldn't take long before I can get them to smelt new steel. I rely on them for the steel wires and bearings of my vehicle," he said.

When mentioning this, Zhao Ruxi asked: "Is there any rubber?"

Xiao Lingyan shook his head: "We can only let people collect Eucommia gum. This can't be done urgently. It takes time. Just leave it to me."

He looked at Zhao Ruxi: "What do you want to do when you need a spring?"

"I want to make a mechanical clock." Zhao Ruxi said.

She definitely couldn't make a sophisticated machine like a watch, but she felt it was still feasible to let craftsmen make one or two large floor clocks by hand and put a lot of effort into making them first.

Xiao Lingyan's eyes suddenly lit up, he patted the handrail and said, "This is a good idea."

Both he and Zhao Ruxi went to Germany to do projects with their mentors. He stayed in Germany for five months; Zhao Ruxi stayed there for a full year.

People like them who are engaged in mechanical design can't help but study the machinery when they encounter it. German watchmaking is so sophisticated, and they both have studied it.

Zhao Ruxi said: "Actually, I originally wanted to do printing. The spiral wooden printing press invented in Europe in the mid-fifteenth century did not require steel at all. I drew a drawing and called a few carpenters, and it didn't take long to make a printing press.

The book machine will make it."

Xiao Lingyan nodded: "This is absolutely fine. I remember that you and your mentor designed a new type of printing press."

As long as you understand the principles of the printing press and visit this old-fashioned wooden printing press, you can completely copy it and make improvements. Lead movable type is no problem for them.

"I came up with this idea when I accompanied Xu Xue to a bookstore to sell story books. After this thing is made, it can at least reduce the cost of studying and increase the literacy rate in Jin Dynasty." Zhao Ruxi sighed, "But

Once this thing is made, it will have a huge impact on printing shops and bookstores. Moreover, the money earned is not much, and it is a long-term flow type. However, the aggro value is first-class. It does more harm than good and is not cost-effective. So I thought about it.

Thinking about it, I gave up.”

Xiao Lingyan's brows furrowed.

Knowledge is often in the hands of the ruling class. Large printing shops and bookstores are no exception as a means of disseminating knowledge. The large printing shops and bookstores in places like Beijing and Beining are all opened by aristocratic families. Naturally, the same is true in other places.

in this way.

Once the printing machine is produced and the cost of printing is reduced, the price of books will definitely be much cheaper, and the number of people who can afford to read will increase accordingly. Although this has benefited many readers and ordinary people, in the long run it will not

The entire Jin Dynasty is beneficial, but it is undeniable that in the short term it will definitely offend the interests of the families who opened the printing shop and bookstore.

Many reforms in history failed because they offended the interests of the rulers and big landowners. With him here, although he could protect Zhao Ruxi, it would be difficult to stand on the opposite side of the family before the two upcoming political struggles.

It is completely unnecessary to fight for some monetary benefits.

"You're right. This can be done, but not now. In the future..." He glanced at Zhao Ruxi meaningfully, "There will be a long time to come. Take your time and don't be in a hurry."

Zhao Ruxi waved her hand: "This not only offends the interests of the aristocratic family, but also leaves many people who make a living without food, such as scholars who make a living by copying books, craftsmen in printing shops, and some small bosses and clerks who open book shops.

The creation of machinery has liberated labor, but in fact it has made people working in this industry unemployed. This kind of thing is a bit harmful to morality, so we should take it slow."

Any industrial revolution inevitably brings unemployment to workers.

If someone deliberately used this to make a fuss and instigated the workshop workers to come and make trouble with her, even if she had her master and senior brother protecting her outside and Xiao Lingyan helping her inside, she would be in trouble.

Anyway, it's not cost-effective to do this now, it's too much trouble.

"I thought about it and decided to just make money from the rich. Make a few big clocks, give one to the emperor, and sell a few more for sky-high prices. The money comes quickly, and the money you make is still the money of the rich.

, don’t be too happy. After half a year or a year, we will re-introduce a more exquisite clock with more accurate movement and set a new high price.”

"Yes." Xiao Lingyan stroked his hands, "Actually, printing can also follow this path. Let's get the printing press out and sell the machine. After we make a lot of money, we can improve the machine and reinvest the money of these aristocratic families.

Harvest a crop.”

"Xiao Ke." Zhao Ruxi pointed at him with her finger, "I find you are really bad."

"Each other."

The two people looked at each other and laughed "haha".

"Then let's work on these three projects first. I'll work on the other ones when I get the chance." Zhao Ruxi said, and then asked Xiao Lingyan, "Have you sent anyone to deal with the jadeite?"

"After I told you that day, my people set off the next day. I set up contact points along the way, and when there are results, I will send a message back via flying pigeons." He asked, "You have hired people, right? How is the training going?"

After I find jade here, can your people be sent over to purchase and transport it?"

Zhao Ruxi nodded: "I think it should be okay."

She felt it was okay to ask Zhou Chun and Ma Sheng to bring some people. The abilities of these two people seemed to be good.
Chapter completed!