All the craftsmen in the Military Equipment Superintendent knew about the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Since the Chinese Academy of Sciences could not find any students, they had to provide free food and accommodation, as well as ink, paper, and inkstones. Only then did they gather enough students to start school. Now, they had become a joke in Chang 'an City.
As the saying goes, good news doesn't go out, but bad news travels thousands of miles. They naturally heard about this.
Therefore, the craftsmen were more resistant to becoming a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences 'Weapons Research Institute.
However, because Qin Mo was a noble and was also the second son-in-law of Li, he did not dare to say it in person. He only complained in private, and people's hearts were wavering.
The place arranged by the Military Equipment Supervisor was quite spacious. There was no need to tidy it up and it could be used directly.
The first modification project Qin Mo wanted to carry out was the crossbow. He wanted to install the wheels on the crossbow.
Qin Mo did not know much about weapons, but he had a computer that could help him cheat.
So he found the most suitable one on the computer, drew the blueprint, and called the five masters of the weapons research institute to give them the blueprint.
A master craftsman was a craftsman with high skills in this area. In modern times, they would be engineers and weapon designers. Ordinary craftsmen were far inferior to them.
They were extremely mighty among the craftsmen.
The moment the blueprint was taken out, the five master craftsmen were puzzled.
One of the master craftsmen said bluntly," Why do you install the crossbow on this wheel? This is unnecessary and ridiculous."
This person's name was Zhou Chun, and he had a straightforward personality. He was the type who easily offended people, and it was also because of this that Li Tong, the chief officer of the Military Equipment Superintendent, had thrown him over.
The other four master craftsmen broke out in a cold sweat for Zhou Chun. The child in front of them could not be treated as an ordinary child. He was a noble with the title of an uncle. Although they were master craftsmen and had the authority among craftsmen, craftsmen were after all lowly people. If Qin Mo wanted to punish them, there was no place to reason with him.
"Uncle, Zhou Chun is straightforward. I hope you can forgive him.”
"The ignorant are innocent." Qin Mo naturally wouldn't argue with him over such a small matter." Have you heard of the bet between me and the Duke of E?”
All the great craftsmen nodded. Chang 'an knew about the bet between Qin Mo and Yuchi Gong, so they naturally knew about it too.
"Could this be the roller that Uncle used to lift the stone lion?”After hearing Qin Mo's explanation, they knew.
Qin Mo said," This is called an eccentric wheel. It's different from pulling the roller on the stone lion, but the effect is the same. The eccentric wheel could save more energy on the crossbow, and at the same time, it could increase the range and power.”
Qin Mo didn't mention anything about the arm of force or the lever. This was because it involved the knowledge of mechanics. The master craftsmen who had never studied physics naturally didn't understand, so they simply didn't say anything.
After hearing Qin Mo's words, the master craftsmen no longer dared to underestimate him.
Only then did they remember that the child in front of them was extraordinary. He was a powerful figure who had forged horseshoes and Zhenguan plows.
"With this wheel, the range of the crossbow can be increased and the power increased?”The master craftsmen were still skeptical.
Qin Mo knew that it was hard to change a person's mindset unless they saw the truth with their own eyes. Thus, he waved his hand and said," Whether it has this effect or not, you'll know after you try it out."”
Finally, he asked," How many days do you need to make such a bow?”
The bow was already ready-made, so he just needed to forge the eccentric wheel.
This kind of thing was not too complicated. If it was in the modern era, it could naturally be completed very quickly. However, he did not know much about the craftsmanship of the Great Tang.
Zhou Chun said," If it's urgently needed, it will be ready by tomorrow.”
"Do your best, and I will not treat you unfairly.”Qin Mo was satisfied with this speed, so he encouraged," I believe you have heard of the craftsmen in the cement factory. Because of their achievements, I have asked His Majesty to remove their nationality. Although they are still craftsmen, they are now civilians. If you have merit, I can also report to His Majesty to help you raise your status.”
Craftsmen had created many great inventions for this nation, but due to their low social status, the developed handicraft industry could not be transformed into science, which was really a pity.
Scholars, farmers, merchants, and businessmen were the strict hierarchy of the feudal era. If Qin Mo wanted to challenge them, he could only be crushed. Even if he changed the dynasty, it would be very difficult to succeed.
Therefore, Qin Mo could only find another way to cultivate scientists among scholars. Craftsmen could only be workers. Of course, for craftsmen with outstanding abilities, they could be promoted, even become officials or be conferred titles to promote the motivation of craftsmen.
"Is Uncle's words true?" Hearing Qin Mo's promise, the master craftsmen became excited.
They had naturally heard about the cement factory. When they talked about it in their spare time, they were all envious.
Only then did they remember that it was this Uncle Lan Tian who helped the cement factory craftsmen raise their names.
In the past, they had made a big mistake by looking at people like they were children.
Qin Mo smiled and said," This matter is as easy as lifting a finger for me. Of course, the prerequisite is that you have to produce results. Otherwise, it would be difficult for me to ask His Majesty.”
"Don't worry, uncle. We'll definitely do our best to serve you.”
The few master craftsmen were all very loyal. Even if they did not consider themselves, they had to consider their descendants. Unless Qin Mo asked them to rebel, they would definitely listen to him.
"That's good!" Qin Mo nodded in satisfaction.
With Qin Mo's promise, the master craftsmen no longer had a conflicted mentality. When they told Qin Mo's promise to the other craftsmen, everyone burst out with intense enthusiasm.
Early the next morning, Qin Mo received good news that the crossbow was ready.
Qin Mo brought Xue Rengui to the weapons research institute. Zhou Chunmen immediately took out the crossbows that they had forged." Uncle, this is the forged eccentric crossbows."”
"How powerful is it?" Qin Mo asked.
It seemed that they had already tested it.
Zhou Chun said excitedly," This is a three-stone bow. After installing the eccentric wheel, its power can reach four and a half stone. Not only is it more energy-saving, but its range has also doubled.”
"Old Xue, go and try." Qin Mo knew that the power of the crossbow would increase after it was equipped with a roller, but he did not expect it to increase by so much.
Qin Mo naturally knew nothing about archery. Moreover, he was still a child, so he did not have the strength to pull it.
Xue Rengui pulled the bow and shot a few arrows. He said happily," This is indeed a three-arrow bow, but after installing this wheel, you don't need to use ordinary strength. Not only does its power increase greatly, but its range also increases greatly.”
Qin Mo knew that the modification of the crossbow was a success after seeing Xue Rengui's experiment." Try installing this wheel on the crossbow and the ballistae as well.”
"Yes, sir!" When Zhou Chun and the others saw the results, they were completely convinced by Qin Mo.
"You guys did a good job. All of you will be rewarded.”Qin Mo naturally understood the principle that if you want the horse to run, you have to give it grass to eat.
"It was Uncle's idea to install the wheels on the bow. We don't deserve it.”
Zhou Chun and the others felt ashamed to accept it.
"No worries!" Qin Mo waved his hand and said," Everyone has been working through the night. It's been hard on you. This bit of money is for everyone's family expenses.”
When Qin Mo saw that the craftsmen's eyes were as red as rabbits, he knew that they had been working overnight.
"We will definitely remember your kindness.”The craftsmen said gratefully.
All this while, only the craftsmen had been exploited. No one had cared about them.
"In the afternoon, I will let His Majesty come to test the bow. After that, I will allow you to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival ahead of time.”
"Thank you, Uncle!" The craftsmen expressed their gratitude to Qin Mo.
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