Indeed, Gao Wen was deeply impressed by the ability of this iron ball star to transform the metal form at an extremely fast speed, and at first he was indeed amazed at this guy's high efficiency in processing metal parts, but soon he realized that, Compared with this processing speed, his precision is probably the greater wealth.
Speed is nothing, Gao Wen knows this very well. Although the processing speed of Nicholas eggs can scare everyone at the scene, Gao Wen is very clear that in the real industrial production mode, no matter how amazing the speed of an individual is, it is meaningless. Processing in a few minutes Is it quick to produce a hundred parts? It is indeed faster than a blacksmith's hammer, but in the industrial age, if you shoot a few production lines casually, this processing speed will immediately be blown up by those machines.
Although Gao Wen has no way to shoot a production line casually now, but the prototype of the magic engine is already available. He believes that one day he will shoot a production line with a wave of his hand. Sooner or later, the efficiency advantage of Nicholas Egg will be in After more and more machines are put into production, they become obsolete. However, his other advantage is not so easy to be replaced by machines. At least compared with his efficiency, this advantage will be replaced slowly.
his precision.
The parts he "kneaded" out of leftover materials were not made at random. Gawain could tell at a glance that they were actually miniature versions of some exposed parts on the magic engine prototype, and each part was far more delicate than those handmade by blacksmiths. In comparison, those metal sculptures are even made out of strands of hair... Isn't it a monster!
"Accuracy?" Nicholas Dan seemed to realize something, he thought about it carefully, and replied confidently, "It depends on how many things are processed at the same time, if you make a hundred at a time, there will definitely be a lot of errors, but each time only Processing single-digit parts, and if I process them slowly... the error is probably dozens of times thinner than your hair. Of course, the exact speed depends on the complexity and volume of the part, but in my opinion, what you make The most complex part in this machine is also very simple."
Gao Wen: "?!"
The metal ball didn't hear Gao Wen's movement for a long time, and couldn't help but floated over to touch the latter's arm: "Hey, why don't you talk?"
"The first generation of industrial machine tools will be handed over to you!"
"ha?"
Gao Wen didn't explain too much to the other party, because his heart was completely filled with joy, and he could barely spare the energy to talk about other things.
Yes, the first generation of industrial machine tools, or the so-called "working machine", is the foundation of everything, and the most important link that allows the entire industrialization chain to be established. , he should be allowed to take advantage of precision and efficiency, and manufacture machine tools that can be used to produce other machine components in the shortest possible time, whether it is a machine tool for processing various parts, or engraving simple runes in batches Only by building these things can he tie his foundation to the surging power provided by the magic energy engine, and save a spell before the not so strong wall on the other side of the mountain is finished. Confidence!
At this time, he was even a little regretful, why he didn't realize the talent of this metal ball earlier, if he was allowed to directly participate in the research and development of the magic engine prototype, this day might come earlier.
But he didn't let this feeling of regret last for too long, because before seeing it with his own eyes today, who would have thought that this metal ball's ability to control metal would be so powerful? To be honest, Gawain even doubted that Nicholas himself hadn't even thought of it...
And there is another point, he was not dazzled by the ability of Nicholas egg: this iron ball star is a special individual, a non-reproducible and non-reproducible individual, and under any circumstances, it is impossible to put the entire system on one individual. It is extremely irrational. It is great that Nicholas Egg can process the first generation of industrial machine tools, but what if something unexpected happens? What if he can't control a certain key metal material? What if he had an accident? What if a certain out-of-this-world device couldn't be made of metal
So Gao Wen quickly calmed down and realized that Mr. Nicholas Dan (or Miss? Is this a men's ball or a women's ball?) might be the biggest help he has encountered so far, but he cannot completely rely on the other party.
He still has to ensure that ordinary people participate in the whole process of establishing an industrial foundation.
So he looked at the anxious old blacksmiths and rune craftsmen, and nodded slightly: "Don't worry that your skills will not be useful in the future. The territory will always be short of people. At most, the way you work in the future will change a little bit." Variety."
Then he looked at Nicholas again: "Would you like to be my mechanical manufacturing supervisor?"
Nicholas Dan replied crisply: "Damn it, why is it so hard to find something to do if you don't do it?"
"Well, you are responsible for helping me manufacture the machine. I will give you some drawings and processing tasks soon. You strive to get those things out in the fastest time. Considering the convenience of materials, this building next to the steel The factory shed will be used by you. In addition, your first task is to manufacture three more magic energy engines, which I will use in key places such as mines and steel factories."
Although Gawain positioned Nicholas Egg as a "work machine maker", at this stage, the latter still has the ability to help expand the scale of those mass-produced machines, based on the principle that the ball must be used as much as possible. , Gao Wen arranged a lot of production tasks for this ball without hesitation.
The other party looks quite happy...
Looking at the energetic Nicholas Dan, Gao Wen gradually settled down.
With the help of such a traversing egg that is so dangerous, if he does not consider the social form but only considers the technology tree, he feels that he can not only develop by leaps and bounds, but by leaps and bounds...
But in such a happy mood, he keenly noticed that the face of the old blacksmith Hammer standing in the corner was still slightly gray.
But in the end Gao Wen still didn't speak out to persuade him.
After all, Hammer is an old blacksmith who has worked with hammers and anvils for decades. He believes in his hammer and is proud of it, just like a knight believes in his sword and martial arts. However, an iron star Man, a "metal master" who was born to control metal suddenly appeared, completely crushing the old blacksmith's confidence.
This may not be a fatal blow, because before the appearance of the Nicholas egg, there were already occupations in this world such as "dwarf craftsmen" that far surpassed human blacksmiths. Hammer was not an individual who was crushed by a "craft" Stimulated, and what really made the blacksmith feel heavy, is probably that he has vaguely realized the future
A future in which machines drive sledgehammers and manpower becomes smaller and smaller seems to be not far away.
Hammer possessed an acumen rare among ordinary people of this age.
But what can Gao Wen say now? Tell Hammer to adapt to his status as a "steel manager" as soon as possible, and stop thinking about his blacksmithing career, or tell the other party that craftsmen will not completely decline, even in another highly industrialized world, blacksmiths will still have problems Shaken living soil? It's too early to tell Hammer any of this.
I hope he can quickly adapt to the changes in this world, because faster changes are coming soon.
Gao Wen sighed inwardly, and then broke the silence: "The newly formed department needs a name, so let's call it Cecil Machinery Manufacturing Institute for the time being. Nicholas Dan, you are the director of machinery and the first director, and you are the director of steel. In addition, you can select some of the hundred craftsmen as long-term assistants, but the list will be handed over to me for review."
"Okay, it's still faster than me to complete a complete set of processing with a ball, and they can help assemble it." Nicholas egg bobbed up and down, agreeing.
On the way out of the machinery manufacturing plant, Hetty looked at Gao Wen frequently.
"What's wrong?" Gawain asked her curiously.
"It's nothing, it's just that you are rarely so happy." Hetty showed a warm smile, "You are usually serious and have a straight face, but you laughed many times today."
Gao Wen was taken aback: "Am I usually serious?"
He pondered that his usual mental activities are actually quite violent, and he has been tempered with Amber all day long. Now he is almost a semi-professional fan. Although he will not often lose the majesty of his ancestors, he will not It's a straight-faced image, right
Unexpectedly, Hetty nodded seriously: "You may not have noticed, but your expression is really serious at ordinary times."
Gao Wen immediately touched his hairline worriedly, and then touched his chin, thoughtfully: "Ten most likely it's the problem of square face and beard..."
"ah?"
Gao Wen immediately waved his hand: "No, it's nothing."
Hetty still had a lot of internal affairs to deal with, so she said goodbye to Gawain on the way. Watching Hetty's figure gradually disappear from sight, the joyful expression on Gawain's face gradually subsided, and he floated up. A trace of seriousness.
Instead of returning directly to his tent, he took a slight turn on the road and came to a wooden house in the southwest of the camp.
This wooden house is a circle larger than the surrounding houses. There is a large nursery in front of and behind the house. There are all kinds of plants growing in the nursery, most of which are medicinal materials with various functions, and the remaining half are comparatively Common plants that can be used as materials for casting spells after processing.
Only from those nurseries, we can judge the specialness of this wooden house.
This is the residence of druid Pittman, and it is also the place where he works. Although the person looks unreliable, this residence and studio is quite decent.
When Gao Wen came to the wooden house, he saw a sign hanging on the door, with a few lines written on it in flamboyant characters:
Pittman Pharmacy, selling all kinds of herbs and finished alchemy potions, selling Druid amulets, transshipment accessories, part-time antique identification, divination (learning), professional lockpicking, lock repairing, roof repair, family chef (you can bring children by the way , not under the age of three).
Gao Wen looked at the wooden sign with a blank expression, and there was no wave in his heart.
That little old man knew that illiterate civilians couldn't understand the words on the signboard, but he still hung this thing on the door unswervingly. Maybe this can only be explained as a personal hobby
Gao Wen shook his head, and stretched out his hand to knock on the door, but before his hand touched the door, the wooden door was already opened from the inside.
Pittman's wrinkled face appeared in sight: "Ah, I have been waiting for you for a long time."
Gao Wen was taken aback: "You know I'm coming?"
Could it be that this old boy has really mastered divination
As a result, Pittman shook his head: "I just leaned against the window and saw you walking this way."
Gao Wen: "..."