After Yang Shanlu found butler Yang, he stuffed him with a silver coin: "How about, please make an appointment with the butler of the head of the Ministry of Industry for me—"
"Okay, no problem—" Yang Fu happily accepted the money, and then repeatedly agreed.
The signboard of Yang’s Mansion is still very useful. Soon Yang Shanlu met the steward of the head of the Ministry of Industry. Actually, Yang Shanlu’s ultimate goal was to get to know the manager of the Armed Forces Bureau through him. Is the ambassador of the Armed Forces Bureau.
After some talks, the steward Li really knew him. After all, the ambassador of the Arms Bureau had to go to the chief’s mansion to pay tribute to the chief’s house every New Year’s and holidays, and some things that the chief of the Ministry of Engineering would not be able to directly come forward were also handed in. It was handled by the steward Li, so in this way, the contact was made smoothly.
And Yang Shanlu's own brand was also loud enough. After such an hour, the steward Li had accompanied Yang Shanlu to the firearms workshop under the Military Armament Bureau.
"Oh, housekeeper Li, why are you free, come to my small place!" When the two arrived at the place, soon there was a thin man wearing a formal ninth grade official gown, jogging all the way to greet him.
And this thin man is the ambassador of the firearms bureau here, that is, like other departments of the Ministry of Industry, such as the Leather Craft Bureau and the Miscellaneous Craft Bureau of the Ministry of Industry, he is responsible for the firearm workshop.
As for the attitude to be so enthusiastic, it is understandable. Although this steward Li is unskilled and official, he is the confidant of the head of the Ministry of Industry. How can he not agree...
"Hehe, I brought someone to get to know you. This is the third son of Master Yang Sichang, Governor of the Xuan Dynasty, and I have something to do with you." This housekeeper Li made a recommendation for the two.
"What? The third son of Master Yang's mansion? Disrespectful and disrespectful!"
After hearing this, the Firearms Bureau ambassador was shocked! After all, think about it, just for the head of the Ministry of Industry of the sixth grade, he will send filial piety every year and festival, let alone the dignified third grade!
But Yang Shanlu, with a very kind attitude, just smiled and said, "Where, I took the liberty to come this time. I still have something to ask Ambassador Chen—"
Seeing that the two had already talked, the steward Li who accompanied him was about to leave. Yang Shanlu was also unambiguous. Since he was helped, he would not be allowed to go for nothing. Yang Shanlu immediately offered a reward. A small ingot of five taels of silver made the housekeeper Li leave with a smile.
And Yang Shanlu didn't avoid this firearms bureau ambassador. Sure enough, when the firearms bureau ambassador saw Yang Shanlu making such a big shot, his vision became a lot eager. If there is anything that can help him, hehe...
"Hehe, the third son is coming, I don't know what I need to do—" the firearms bureau ambassador asked Yang Shanlu in a small office, and asked flatteringly.
Yang Shanlu did not directly explain his intention, but smiled and said: "I heard that this is the largest and best firearm workshop in the entire Ming Dynasty. I have always been very curious, can you take me to have a look—"
"This... Of course it is possible." To be honest, the ambassador of the Firearms Bureau was a little silly after hearing this request, Xindao firearms workshop was so beautiful, dirty and messy! But since Yang Shanlu made this request, he couldn't refuse it.
So he took Yang Shanlu, and after going round and round through the two gates, he came to an empty room. After arriving, Yang Shanlu’s first feeling was that the place was big and there were a lot of people. .
At a glance, there are four basketball courts in the area, and there are hundreds of artisans working in them.
However, if you look closely, you can find that the environment here is very poor, very dirty, and the ground is dark and you can't see the original color.
And these craftsmen at work are all sallow and standard malnourished.
Of course, it’s normal to think about it. In this era, scholars, peasants, industry and commerce are emphasized. Craftsmen are standard low-ranking servants, and Zhu Yuanzhang's salary for his officials is very low. How much is there for such a low-ranking servant
Moreover, according to the characteristics of the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, it is normal for the geese to pluck the hair and deduct some for you. If you don’t know if there is a red-colored banknote or the like, it is said that these craftsmen can still use the hammer, it is true. Very good.
It was the Firearms Bureau ambassador. After seeing them coming, these craftsmen were still weak at work. They felt a little uncomfortable on their faces. They cursed loudly: "You bastards, do you want to die? Don't give me a good job! "
Unexpectedly, from which corner, someone whispered: "I'm so hungry every day I walk and shake, where can I still have the strength to work—"
"Yes, yeah, the monthly payment is so much less, I don’t know where it is!"
"Who said that, get out of here!" The ambassador Chen flushed, but no one paid any attention to him.
"Hehe, San Gongzi made you laugh, these are all scumbags!" After a burst of fire, the firearms ambassador was accompanied by a smiling face, but his expression was still a bit embarrassing. After all, this was a personal complaint.
But after Yang Shanlu heard this, he sighed in his heart, no wonder the huge Ming Dynasty will die at the hands of Tarzi in a few years! Even such an important place is already in this situation! And the craftsmen have lived this kind of life, so how can they expect them to make good weapons
No wonder in the Battle of Thrall Xu, the dignified general Jun Jun, a generation of warriors, all equipped with rusty iron helmets, was easily shot to death by an arrow! The sorrow of the world is nothing more than this.
But now, Yang Shanlu has to restrain this emotion, and even this way, what he wants to do next is even more convenient.
"Ambassador Gou, take a step to speak."
Then the two came to a place with no one. Now that they knew what the character of the ambassador was, Yang Shanlu no longer hid it and said directly: "Ambassador Gou, I am working as an errand in the Weisuo. Some craftsmen who make bird guns, do you think you can get some out here?"
As Yang Shanlu spoke, he had already taken out a gold ingot from his arms and quietly stuffed it to the ambassador of the Firearms Bureau.
"Of course no problem!" After the firearms bureau ambassador met, he was already overjoyed. I didn't expect Yang Shanlu to act so boldly! This is a gold ingot. You know that he has been working hard for two or three years, and he can't get so much money, but now...
After the firearms bureau ambassador hurriedly collected it, he smiled and said: "There is no problem at all, San Gongzi, how many people do you want? Twenty craftsmen are enough to ensure that they are all with the best craftsmanship."
"Twenty?" Yang Shanlu calculated it and felt that it was enough. Twenty skilled craftsmen can support for a long time even if the team expands in the future.
"The number is enough, but I hope that I will take away the manpower from here, and there will be no sequelae in the future!" Yang Shanlu said solemnly, he didn't want to be happy for a while and lead things out in the future.
"Aftereffects?" At first, the ambassador didn't understand it. After he understood, he patted his chest and said, "San Gongzi, please rest assured! There are more than 700 craftsmen in the entire Armament Bureau, all of which are managed by me. To put it bluntly, besides me, where do the other superior masters know the specific number of people?"
Hearing what he said, Yang Shanlu was relieved. After all, thinking about it, the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty were good at reciting poems, painting, and giving pointers to the country, but if it involves specific and quantified things, most of them have to be blind, not to mention. It's the'rough work' that this kind of small official has set foot in.
Now that the transaction is concluded, the next thing is very convenient. The firearms bureau ambassador is worthy of direct management. He knows these craftsmen very well, and quickly found the 20 best craftsmen in the workshop, and then together Their household registration stickers were handed over to Yang Shanlu together.
And this also meant that the ownership of these craftsmen was officially transferred to Yang Shanlu's hands.
Even so, the Ambassador Gou still feels embarrassed. What Yang Shanlu gave him was a gold ingot of twenty taels! According to the current ratio of one tael of gold to ten taels of silver, this is exactly two hundred taels of silver!
200 taels of silver for 20 craftsmen? Twelve taels for a craftsman? I feel very embarrassed!
But Yang Shanlu didn’t think so. For 10 silver to trade for a craftsman, it feels like it’s a great value. If you know these craftsmen, it can be said that they are the best craftsmen in the whole Ming Dynasty. There is only this kind of craftsman. It is the guarantee of high-quality bird blows.
After Yang Shanlu collected these household registration stickers, he was about to take these craftsmen away.
Unexpectedly, the ambassador Gou suddenly said mysteriously: "San Gongzi, do you want to birdcock? Only half the price on the market!"
"Birds?"
"Yes, this is also under my control, so you know..." The Ambassador Gou said with a smile.
"Oh... forget it."
Yang Shanlu tactfully refused, because he knew very well what kind of advantage can be accounted for, and what kind of advantage cannot be accounted for! Just like these craftsmen, it is estimated that apart from him, no one in the entire Ming has any ideas, so they can do it.
But the bird gun is different, this is a strategic material, and you can exchange it for money when you get it from Danzi! There must be a lot of people staring at it, so it's better not to be greedy for such a cheap price.
Seeing that Yang Shanlu was not interested, the Ambassador Gou was a bit regretful, but when I thought about it, I was very satisfied with the gold ingots.
And then Yang Shanlu was about to take people away. At this time, the selected craftsmen didn't know what was going on, they just gathered together in a daze, waiting to show them.
At this time, Ambassador Gou came to them and said loudly: "You bastards are lucky. This Master Yang needs some craftsmen who make weapons, so follow him—"
No one answered, and no one resisted. All that answered him was silence or even numbness.
After all, as far as these craftsmen themselves are concerned, they are the saddest group of people. As inferior people, they cannot go to school, cannot leave their nationality, and even cannot decide their own destiny.
But after all, this matters a lot. After a moment of unspeakable silence, a craftsman couldn't help but ask: "Can my wife and children follow along?"
"Presumptuous! When is the above arrangement your turn to pick and choose!" Before Yang Shanlu could speak, the ambassador Gou had already jumped and cursed. After all, he wanted to come. All Yang Shanlu needed was Craftsmen who can work, not women and children who are useless.
Unexpectedly, Yang Shanlu waved his hand at him, and then said affirmatively: "Wife and children can go with them. Anyway, the family still has to be together."
As a sales elite of later generations, Yang Shanlu has a very good grasp of people's hearts. He doesn't want to have people who are in Cao Ying's heart after these craftsmen have gone. In short, everything is about stabilizing people's hearts.
And hearing Yang Shanlu say this, these craftsmen were a little surprised. The numb faces were a little bit angry, because they could feel that the young adult in front of them was totally different from other officials. same.
"Uh... Lucky for you!" The Ambassador Gou still didn't understand at all. If he were replaced by him, he would definitely not bring any of them, but since Yang Shanlu is willing, then just do it.
So there was no suspense in the following. These craftsmen’s homes were all living on the edge of the Military Armament Bureau, so they gathered quickly, and with their miserable situation, there was nothing to worry about, the most was to bring some It's very easy to leave a tattered quilt or something.
After these people were gathered together, Liu Dabangmai had hired more than a dozen horse-drawn carriages. After all these people got in the carriages, they began to rush towards the town guard.
Yang Shanlu was walking at the gate of Guangqumen, and when he was out of the city, Yang Shanlu saw that there were people selling bean noodle cakes on the street, that is, donkeys, and Yang Shanlu bought two hundred in one go. Lunch is given to these craftsmen.
The bean noodle cake is made of yellow rice, with a layer of red bean paste inside and sprinkled with sugar on the outside. It looks very delicious.
And after it was eaten, the taste was even more fragrant and sweet. Not to mention the joy of the snacks in the artisan households, even these five big and three thick artisans are full of praise, which is thicker than usual. The astringent bran cake is too strong...
While taking advantage of this moment, Yang Shanlu made a short speech: "Everyone, I have seen all the days you lived before, and now you have seen what you eat, and even I can guarantee that, As long as you work hard in the future, you can often eat good things like this."
"what?"
"Can it be so good? Isn't it a lie?"
These craftsmen's originally numb complexions showed some fluctuations, but although they felt a little unbelievable, eating the fragrant bean noodle cake in their mouths could not deceive people.
Even the eight military households brought by Yang Shanlu showed up and said: "Hehe, adults won't lie to you, tell us to say, you met adults, you have had the luck of eight lifetimes!"
"Yeah, yeah, as for us, they are just soldiers who are in the eyes of others, but can you imagine that we can eat meat every day?"
"What? Can you eat meat every day?"
Now these craftsmen were completely shocked! Originally, they thought these very energetic young men were all family members! I didn't expect it to be a bitter soldier! You know the status of military households is similar to them...
But now? A thing called hope rose up in their hearts.
So needless to say, the whole team was filled with a cheerful atmosphere and hurried to Zhenluwei happily.
The ps chapter is here, let’s have some flowers, hehe (end of this chapter)