"Oh? Their target is latex leather and springs?" Xiao Tang was shocked, "I'm not afraid of the spring leaf steel. It requires a combination of mineral processing, iron smelting and steelmaking. It can't be done in one or two times. I understand, but the latex leather technology needs to be carefully considered. Large-scale planting of rubber trees has only begun to be promoted in Northern Luzon and Jinzhou. It will be difficult to achieve significant results within a year or two. Now it depends entirely on the wild planting of Jinzhou and Northern Luzon. Gum trees collect glue liquid, but there are wild gum trees in many places in Sanjiang and Tiannan. Although we now import glue liquid from the south in large quantities in the name of being used as lacquer, once the Lin family or the Lang family master this technology, then I’m afraid we will never be able to import a barrel of glue from them, and it will also break our monopoly on latex, so the glue processing technology must be preserved.”
"Well, the import problem is one thing. We can also import from the Grand Duchy of Luzon. But if we want to monopolize the technology, we must keep the technology in our hands as much as possible and prevent it from being leaked. This confidentiality work seems to have to be done. Strengthen, someone has already begun to make plans in this area, which means that these things will be taken seriously by outsiders sooner or later, and the Lin family is just taking the lead. I think the Science and Technology Development Department may have to move to another place, and the territory in the Economic Development Administration will be too big. Narrow, it is not conducive to future development, and secondly, it is too obvious, attracting attention, and is not conducive to confidentiality." Wu Feng also nodded, "Both the security department and the interior department need to prioritize the protection and confidentiality of the Science and Technology Development Department. The importance here is no less important than the defense of other key locations.”
"Brother Xiao, since the effectiveness of the rubber and spring steel sheets is so obvious, we can't let Wei Dongchen take advantage of it in vain, right?" Su Qin suddenly thought of this problem.
"Of course, the production of rubber and spring steel sheets is still directly controlled by us. We provide it to the vehicle factory in Jinzhou. Of course, the price will not be cheap, but adults would like to use this technology to produce rubber and spring steel sheets. I don't agree with transferring it to those businessmen to produce on their own. Brother Su, what do you think?" Xiao Tang made no secret of his dissatisfaction with Wu Feng's opinion on this.
"Transfer?" Su Qin was also surprised. He usually didn't care much about economic matters. He only knew that these two things were recently developed by the Science and Technology Development Department. At that time, the current Qingyang Rubber Factory and Qingyang Iron Factory were both government-run workshops, and they could make huge amounts of money by borrowing their production. Why did they suddenly think of transferring them
"My lord, what are your plans to transfer these two technologies? These two technologies are new products we have just developed. With the government-run workshops we control now, we can take advantage of the opportunity and wait until a little longer to promote them. Wouldn't it be better to go out?" Su Qin pondered for a while and put forward his own opinion. He did not agree with his boss's idea.
"Haha, I don't mean to transfer it immediately. Even if spring steel sheets are transferred, I am afraid that no one can afford it for a while. From the selection of minerals to the smelting of pig iron and refining into steel, there are a few merchants in the northwest who can afford it. Starting? It’s difficult to mass-produce it. As for latex, although it is currently only used in vehicles, I estimate that as new uses are developed, the usage will definitely increase sharply. Just with the production power we have now I'm afraid it will be difficult to meet the demand. So I think it is necessary to expand reproduction in the form of transfer or joint stock at the right time to obtain more funds for our northwest." Wu Feng explained with a smile, of course he would not do it under the current situation. Transferring these two technologies is just a vague forward-looking idea.
"I still don't think it can be transferred. The construction of our northwest smelting plant has entered the final stage. We don't have much need for funds. The gold and silver we obtained from the people in the side are enough for us to digest for a while. , and the finance of the Northwest is getting better day by day, we do not need these technologies that are related to the national economy and people's livelihood. As for the joint venture to expand production that adults mentioned, I don't think it is very necessary. At the moment, we can invest on our own to expand production. If it is not limited by raw materials, I have long expanded the scale of Qingyang Glue Factory." Xiao Tang still insisted on his opinion.
"Well, Xiao Tang, what you said makes sense, but there is no need to expand the scale of the Qingyang rubber factory. I think we can build a new rubber factory in Weituo or Shuangdui. After all, it is closer to the raw materials and can reduce the transportation pressure. As for the Qingyang Glue Factory, it can be used as a test base for the Science and Technology Development Department. Some new uses can be tested and practiced here first." Wu Feng did not intend to argue with the other party on this issue. Anyway, he has not transferred these two companies in the near future. technology plan.
"I don't think our Technology Development Department is so capable. These two new things alone are enough to earn enough profits for us." Su Qin sighed, "I usually feel that they can only do small things. It was just a small joke, but I didn’t expect that what I created would be so effective.”
"Su Qin, don't underestimate these guys. I now fully understand how valuable they are." Wu Feng's face was full of confidence, "If it weren't for the Tongbai poison gas invented by these guys in the Longdong Battle, , Hehe, we may not be able to win at least if we pay the price of casualties of more than one division, but the value of a division's skilled soldiers is immeasurable!"
Seeing that Wu Feng spoke so highly of the role of the Science and Technology Development Department, Xiao Tang also felt that his face was quite bright. The military had always believed that the government was holding them back and restricting their development. Now Wu Feng's words It also made Xiao Tang feel a little proud.
"Now they are studying a composite wrought iron method. It seems to be adding a new material to the existing iron smelting technology, mixing and stirring for smelting. It is said that it can greatly improve the quality of the smelted pig iron. After refining, if the smelted iron is used For the armor of our army, the weight can be reduced by about half, and the protection of the armor is not greatly weakened. If this technology is successful, think about the great effect it will have!" Wu Feng said with great interest. People are excited about technological development and talk about it endlessly.
"Sir, is it really that powerful? I heard that this innovative technology in iron smelting is not being developed by our family. The Miao family, ranked first among the five major families in the empire, is also innovating its own iron smelting plant, but it has never been completed. Can we make great progress? Our Science and Technology Development Department has only been established for a few years and we can achieve such results?" Su Qin was a little skeptical.
"Hey, there are some reasons here. The smelting of refined iron is actually closely related to the type of mineral. The Science and Technology Development Department selected iron ore from Shuangdui, Lulong and Yinchuan for smelting. Only the iron ore produced in Shuangdui Stone is the most suitable, and the probability of success is much higher, while the ores produced in Lulong and Yinchuan basically have no hope." Wu Feng explained with a smile. During this time, he went to the Science and Technology Development Department to learn about their experiments. Progress, I have learned a lot about this aspect of knowledge, and it is very clear and logical.
Xiao Tang and Su Qin exchanged glances and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Sir, it seems that I, the Northwest Administrative Director, am somewhat incompetent. Even I don't know these things yet, but you know everything about them. I'm really ashamed. But during this time, I have been I couldn't find you, so you went to the Science and Technology Development Department. It's good for you to pay attention to the Science and Technology Development Department, but you also have to take care of business. At the moment, many adults in the northwest still have a lot to decide. I hope you can allocate your time reasonably. "
Xiao Tang's self-blame contained a hint of persuasion, and how could Wu Feng not understand it? Since he had settled the affairs of the Motte people and the negotiation principles of the countries in the Western Regions, he was looking forward to this period of time to relax. From time to time, I went to Jin Wanyi and Shaina to have fun and relax. Su Jie of the Huanfeng Sect also sent several stunning beauties. They were originally selected by the Huanfeng Sect among the thousands of disciples for the dignitaries of the Western Regions. After a selection process, the quality of each one was no less than that of Shaina. Wu Feng said he was not interested, but in fact he was very interested in it, and he kept looking around to enjoy it.
Especially Su Jie, ever since Wu Feng showed off his evil ways that night, Su Jie suffered some pain and Wu Feng tasted some sweet things. After that, Su Jie followed Wu Feng wholeheartedly, and her charming skills made Wu Feng Feng Po felt a bit too happy to miss Shu. Not only did he go to Jin Wanyi's place less often, he even went home less often for a while. Wu Feng later simply took all those girls into his pocket, causing several girls to suffer from headaches, and several phoenixes to greet the phoenixes. He used his coquettish skills to make Wu Feng fascinated, but it also contributed to Wu Feng's three yang true energy. I have also made great progress and gradually entered a higher realm.
Although Xiao Tang was not very clear about these things, he knew that Wu Feng often stayed outside due to his status. With the temperament of his boss, he didn't know where he went. Wu Feng was afraid of delaying things and had gone to the hotel with him. Xiao Tang and Ling Tian said hello to several people, so they couldn't hide it from Xiao Tang.
Seeing the understanding expressions on the faces of Xiao and Su, Wu Feng was a little embarrassed and tried to deal with it, but Xiao Tang did not intend to let it go. He finally got this opportunity and mentioned another important matter. , this is something he and Su Qin have discussed a long time ago: "Since your Excellency is in a very good mood, if there is no one around, you might as well bring in one or two more girls. I see that Miss Charlotte, who is serving and catering for Your Excellency, is very interested." She is virtuous and elegant, with straight eyebrows and long body, a thin waist and big hips. She is also very affectionate towards you. Although she has some foreign ancestry, it does not matter to the overall situation. I once took the liberty of asking a doctor to take a look at her. This woman has the appearance of a man. I think your Excellency It can be included in the house to raise children as soon as possible, and also to stabilize the hearts of the subordinates, soldiers and civilians."