In order to produce high-quality steel, one needed rich iron ore and coal resources, and the other needed smelting talents!
In Shandong, Zhu Youqi's jurisdiction was rich in high-quality iron ore and coal mines.
In the future, Zibo was an important industrial city. Relying on its rich coal and iron resources, it was powerful!
It was also very close to Qingzhou!
For Zhu Youqi, he had the raw materials.
Right now, they were lacking outstanding iron-smelting talents!
Unfortunately, Zhu You Xin knew very little about the iron smelting talents of this era. The blacksmiths recruited in Qingzhou, Dengzhou, Laizhou, and other places were far from enough.
If he wanted to produce high-quality steel, he needed to carry out a fundamental reform of the current steel smelting technology.
Unfortunately, Zhu Youxin did not know this knowledge.
Fortunately, living people would not die from holding their urine.
As long as blacksmiths were given generous treatment and rewarded for inventions, there would definitely be blacksmiths who would explore and explore new smelting techniques.
Thinking of this, Zhu Youyou looked at Han Donghe and said,""The mansion will fund the establishment of the Iron Smelting Institute, which will be in charge of steel smelting and mining.”
"In addition, the Imperial Residence, Qingzhou Prefecture, Dengzhou Prefecture, and Laizhou Prefecture will take the lead to issue a recruitment order. He called on all the talents in Shandong who were good at smelting iron and mining to participate!”
"The Imperial Residence will give generous treatment. If there is anyone who can increase the production of high-quality steel, I will not hesitate to reward them!”
"Other craftsmen such as spear and cannon craftsmen, as well as carpenters, can come! We won't refuse anyone!"
Zhu Youqi wanted to reward outstanding talents by increasing the rewards!
China never lacked talents!
All we lack is talent
Bole!
Now, Zhu Youqi had given generous rewards in these aspects, so there would definitely be talents who would come to apply.
Especially in this chaotic world, craftsmen, who were originally at the bottom of the four people, had a low status and lived a poor life.
Now, with these rewards, he could survive.
To them, this was an opportunity!
After Zhu Youqi finished his instructions, Prince Heng's Mansion joined forces with the various prefectures and counties to issue the " Craftsman Reward Order ". They wanted to reward outstanding craftsmen throughout Shandong and even the entire Great Ming!
After the announcement was made, it caused a huge sensation in all parts of Shandong.
Ever since the Chuang Jun and the Eight Banners Army invaded Shandong, the people had been displaced. The craftsmen who could still do small businesses had also become refugees.
Fortunately, after the new army of the Prince's mansion became powerful, they were able to provide them with a stable living environment. Especially after the new army recovered the Dengzhou and Laizhou Prefectures, the king's manor led the clearing of land and the distribution of farmland. This made the commoners all over the world support the king's manor.
Now, after seeing the Blacksmith's Bounty Order, he was even more excited.
"Food and accommodation? Give out bedding and clothes, and pay four taels of silver a month…"
"This treatment is really good!"
"That's right! When did we craftsmen have such good days?”
"Your Highness is truly the savior of us craftsmen!”
"Look below, those who can increase the production and quality of steel will be rewarded even more generously! Five thousand taels of silver! That was five thousand taels! I can't spend it all in a few lifetimes!"
"I want to go!"
"I want to go too…"
……
For a moment, it was like crossing the river to recruit people.
Crucian carp.
Amidst the discussions of the commoners, the Blacksmith's Bounty Order gradually spread to the countryside and the ears of the commoners.
More and more people knew about this.
Even some villagers wanted to participate in the recruitment, hoping to change their fate.
In just a few days, craftsmen from all over the world brought some dry food and headed to Qingzhou City.
At the end of September, the city of Qingzhou was bustling with people.
Ever since they defeated the Eight Banners Army, Qingzhou City had been exceptionally safe with the protection of the new army.
Especially when the First and Second Divisions of the Prince's Mansion's new army were stationed near Qingzhou City, protecting the city at all times. This made the people feel even more at ease.
"Your Highness, many craftsmen have come to the city recently.”
Liu Jingxuan, the magistrate of Qingzhou, walked into the mansion and said,""Looks like the Blacksmith's Bounty is quite effective!”
"Of course!"
Staff officer Han Donghe nodded and said,""For the craftsman, who is the last of the four people, this is an opportunity to change his fate. If he caught it, he would be able to soar. Presumably, no craftsman would refuse such a good thing!”
"From now on, our Imperial Residence will set the rules."
"I don't care about scholars, farmers, businessmen, and merchants," Zhu Youqi said. As long as there are people with real talent and ability, my Prince Heng's Mansion will not reject anyone!”
"Jingxuan,"
Turning to look at Liu Jingxuan, Zhu Youqi ordered,""The craftsmen who enter the city, take care of your meals and daily life. During this period of time, he had been fighting traitors and tycoons, and his food reserves were also very rich. Qingzhou Prefecture had set up a porridge stall, and anyone who signed up for the reward would be given free porridge.
Eat."
"Good!"
Liu Jingxuan quickly replied.
In just a few days, thousands of craftsmen had arrived in Qingzhou City.
After the number of craftsmen increased, Zhu Youqi also set the time for the assessment.
Different assessment methods were set for different craftsmen.
The Firearms Bureau and Artillery Bureau also sent people to recruit workers.
And the most important blacksmith was personally set up by Zhu Youqi.
The method was very simple.
In three days, no matter what method was used, a team of fifteen people would be able to smelt the most high-quality steel and win!
The assessment method was also released.
Following that, the assessment time for the Iron Smelting Competition was also set.
……
At the end of the ninth month, a battalion of soldiers from the new army had opened up a spacious area by the Yanghe River in the west of Qingzhou City.
This place was close to the Yang River and was rich in water resources.
Apart from that, some of the captives from the settlement troops also transported iron ore, coal, charcoal, and so on from the nearby mountains.
Many materials were piled up on the ground.
At the periphery, there was also a big sign with the words "Iron Smelting Competition" written on it.
It was the day of the Iron Smelting Competition, and countless people had gathered at the venue.
At eight o'clock in the morning, the teams that had registered for the Iron Smelting Competition also entered the venue.
At the edge of the venue was a man in his forties. He was tanned and strong. Beside him stood a few acolytes in their early twenties.
"Master,"
"Do you think we can get one?" One of the apprentices asked in a low voice.”
"Little Wu, don't you have confidence in your master?”
Another young man in his twenties said confidently,"
"After following Master for so many years, don't you know what level our Master is at? With our master's new iron-smelting method, we'll definitely get first place this time! Just watch!"
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