allendalepharm Chapter 195 Technology Shares
Chapter 195 Technology Shares
Chapter 195 Technology Shares
As soon as Wang Heng's words were spoken, everyone's eyes focused on Qin Yi.Qin Yi could tell that these people all had the same idea as Wang Heng, thinking that the government had too many shares.
Qin Yi glanced at the crowd, many people couldn't bear his aggressive gaze, and lowered their heads unconsciously.
Using this little negotiating skill, Qin Yi gained a psychological advantage, and then said: "Everyone, Qin has three points to explain to you.
"First, the government does not take up the shares for free as Mr. Wang said. The government needs to send troops to protect the iron mines, and also send officials to supervise the operation of the iron mines and coordinate various conflicts. These are all costs.
"Second, among the [-]% of the government's [-]% share, [-]% is iron ore taxes. As far as I know, business taxes are extremely heavy in all parts of the Han Dynasty, and basically [-]% is taken. Qin only Taking [-]% is already very low.
"The third and most important point is that Mr. Qin, on behalf of the government, invested in iron ore with technology."
"Technology investment?" Qin Yi said, and everyone was at a loss.
Qin Yi smiled and said, "Do you all not know what investing in technology is?"
Everyone nodded.
Qin Yi looked at Wei Ke and asked, "Magistrate Wei, you have operated an iron mine. Qin, please ask, how do you deal with the ore you mined before?"
Wei Jian said: "Most of it is used to smelt iron, and the remaining small part that cannot be smelted is sold directly to other counties."
"Have you ever smelted steel, or sold the smelting results into utensils?" Qin Yi asked again.
Wei Ke said: "Steelmaking is not easy, it consumes a lot of ore, and the failure rate is high. Therefore, it is better to sell iron ore directly to make money. Instead, some of the smelted iron will be made into weapons, farm tools, etc. to sell go."
Qin Yi nodded, turned to look at the crowd, and said: "As far as Qin knows, what I, the big man, generally use today are iron tools, and most of them are pig iron tools that are directly poured into shape with iron juice and then polished after cooling. Only weapons and armor will be made of wrought iron with stronger toughness. However, there are very few steel weapons."
After a short pause, Qin Yi continued: "Although there are many people who know the method of making steel, the most advanced method is just the method of frying steel. Qin gave me an example, the excellent sword of my big man is the method of frying steel." The obtained raw materials are made through hundreds of times of repeated smelting and forging. Therefore, it is called 'Hundred Refined Steel'."
Everyone patiently listened to Qin Yi's words, but they didn't know what Qin Yi wanted to say.
Qin Yi picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, then continued: "But it is not easy to get hundreds of steel. Therefore, a sword made of hundreds of steel is extremely valuable. Qin Yi knows a new type of steel-making. The steel-frying method is easier to operate and has a higher success rate than the steel-frying method. The steel produced is almost comparable to hundreds of steel-making methods..."
"Is what Qin County Magistrate said true?!" Before Qin Yi could finish speaking, Wei Ji, Wang Heng, and He Gai asked at the same time.All three of them looked surprised at this moment.
The rest of the guests also stared wide-eyed.
Qin Yi smiled slightly, looked at Liao Hua who was sitting at the other table, and said, "Yuan Jian, go and fetch my weapons and armor. Also, bring some swords."
"No!" Liao Hua got up immediately and walked out of the lobby.
"Everyone, what Qin said is groundless. When Liao Junhou brings the real thing, you will know it at a glance."
When everyone heard the words, they all waited patiently.
Not too long ago, Liao Hua led three yamen servants, one holding Qin Yi's armor, one holding Qin Yi's spear, and the other walking in with three long swords.
"Everyone, the spears and armor that Qin used were obtained by the steelmaking method I mentioned just now, and were made after a small amount of forging. Can you try it and see how the quality is?" Qin Yi He said carelessly.Then, he waved his hand again and added: "Try whatever you want, any damage will be mine."
When He Gai heard this, he immediately got up and walked forward, took a long sword from one yamen servant, swung the sword and slashed at the barrel of the spear held by another yamen servant.
With a sound of "铛", the long sword in He Gai's hand fell on the barrel of the gun.There was not even a single scratch left on the barrel of the gun, but the long sword in He Gai's hand broke directly and became two pieces.
Seeing this, everyone gasped.
"Lieutenant He County, try again to see if the spear is sharp." Qin Yi reminded.
He Gai put the broken sword on the ground, took the long spear and held it in both hands, pointed the tip of the spear at the sword on the ground, and stabbed it hard.
"Ding——" There was a crisp sound, and the tip of the spear directly pierced the body of the sword.As soon as He Gai raised his hand, he picked up the broken sword.
"Hey—" everyone exclaimed in unison.
"Lieutenant He County, try the armor again." Qin Yi said again.
He Gai returned the spear to the yamen servant, waved his hand and said, "Since the armor and the spear are made of the same steel, there is no need to try it."
Only then did Qin Yi say: "The new steelmaking method Qin mentioned is called the 'steel filling method'. After the iron mine was opened, Qin taught this steel filling method to the iron ore craftsmen. This is What Qin said is technology investment. I wonder if you think this technology of steel filling method is worth [-]% of the shares?"
"It's worth it, let alone [-]% and a half, it's worth the whole Huangshiya Iron Mine in exchange." Wang Heng said immediately.
Qin Yi secretly rejoiced: Fudge succeeded!
The method of pouring steel he mentioned is indeed more advanced than the method of frying steel, which he read from the book rewarded by the system.In that book, there is also a method of steelmaking that is more advanced than the pouring method.However, Qin Yi believes that in this era when even the method of frying steel is still a cutting-edge technology, the method of pouring steel is enough.
As for his saying that the iron made by pouring steel can be as good as his armor and spear, it is pure deceit.Not to mention the steel pouring method, even the steelmaking technology of the 21st century cannot produce steel like his spear and armor.
"Everyone, Mr. Qin also thinks that my steel-irrigating technique is worth an entire Huangshiya Iron Mine." Qin Yi said with a smile, "The reason why I only converted the steel-irrigating technique into [-]% of the shares is because Mr. Qin still has Additional requirements!"
Having said this, Qin Yi's face became extremely serious.Seeing Qin Yi's face change, everyone unconsciously corrected their sitting posture.
"Qin's request is that the steel produced by you using the steel-filling method can only be used to make weapons. Moreover, the weapons you make can only be sold to someone in Qin. The steel made by using the steel-filling method Steel and products are not allowed to flow out of Zhangzi County and Lu County without the permission of Mr. Qin. The technology of steel pouring method must also be kept secret. In the future, Mr. Qin will bring all craftsmen who have learned steel pouring method into the government Management. Can you agree to this condition?"
Everyone whispered again.
Wang Heng thought for a while, then asked: "Magistrate Qin, how will the government buy the weapons and armors made by the steel filling method in the future, and how will they be priced?"
Qin Yi said: "It is twice as expensive as those made of ordinary steel."
"This..." Wang Heng frowned, and whispered: "Magistrate Qin, the price of [-]-year-old steel is tens or even hundreds of times more expensive than ordinary steel!"
Qin Yi said with a smile: "But one hundred steelmaking is too rare. Even if you try your best, how many hundred steelmaking weapons can you produce in a year? Qin said just now that pouring steel is easier than frying steel. Yes. Say, as much steel as you can smelt, you can produce as many weapons. This quantitative advantage is enough to make you a lot of money."
"But... the method of pouring steel is a new method after all, and it will take time for craftsmen to learn it." Wang Heng said again.
Qin Yi nodded secretly in his heart: This person is a genius in business, and he actually knows to include R&D costs in it.
Qin Yi said: "Before the artisans have learned the method of pouring steel, the government will be responsible for raising them. The cost of research and development of the method of pouring steel will also be borne by the government. Is this all right?"
Only then did Wang Heng say: "Since County Magistrate Qin has made such a guarantee, then Wang has no doubts."
The rest also nodded.
Qin Yi said sternly: "I'm warning you all again that in the future, if the steel-filling method is leaked, or the tools made with the steel-filling method flow out of Changzi County or Lu County, Qin will impose the death penalty on the offender!"
Wang Heng took the lead in expressing his opinion: "Magistrate Qin, just rest assured. You bought our weapons to equip and protect our army. If you leak the method of pouring steel, or sell weapons made of steel refined by the method of pouring steel to Others, they will harm us in turn. We can distinguish the importance of this."
The rest of the people also immediately expressed their opinion that they will definitely follow Qin Yi's request and do a good job of keeping it secret.
(End of this chapter)