Tao Chengdao was full of expectations.
This conversation just now was the exchange with Mei Yin.
It has already made him gain a lot and opened his eyes.
In many ways, it feels like a sudden enlightenment.
He was shocked by many of the things Mei Yin said!
I originally thought that this was enough.
But who would have thought that Mr. Mei would actually say such a thing again!
Moreover, his expression was still so solemn.
This is definitely a more important and more unexpected good thing!
Otherwise, Prince Consort Mei would never be like this!
This time I came to Mr. Mei's place, and my eyes were really opened!
What is a genius? This is a genius!
Tao Chengdao has always been very arrogant and thinks highly of himself when it comes to firearms.
However, these arrogances of his are all based on strength.
He indeed has the capital to be arrogant.
But now, here in Mei Yin, we know what it means to have a sky beyond the sky!
All the arrogance in my heart suddenly disappeared.
While he was waiting with excitement, Mei Yin did not show off and said directly:
"What I want to say to Mr. Tao is the standardization of firearms."
standardization?
After hearing what Mei Yin said, Tao Chengdao was stunned for a moment.
Obviously, he didn't expect that what Mr. Mei said was actually this.
"Standardization of firearms, in short, means that strict standards need to be developed when manufacturing firearms in the future.
For example, the size of the firearm, all parts...these must be exactly the same size. ”
As a person from later generations, Mei Yin knows very well how important weapon standardization is!
In today's Ming Dynasty, although firearms have also made great progress.
But how can I put it... standardized production has not appeared at all.
The size of the firearms produced by different craftsmen will vary in various ways.
Even if it is the same craftsman, it is impossible for every firearm to be the same.
As a result, it is not only inefficient, but also cannot achieve interchangeability between parts.
This is not a good thing.
It is not conducive to the development of firearms.
Especially large-scale production and equipment.
Therefore, the standardization of firearms must be implemented.
"Mei Prince Consort, isn't this... doing this... too much trouble?
In the future production process, it will definitely take a lot more effort..."
After figuring out what Mei Yin meant, Tao Chengdao couldn't help but look at Mei Yin and started talking.
He has his own opinion on this matter.
"The craftsmen are used to the previous manufacturing methods.
Moreover, there are so many craftsmen, and the things made by everyone cannot be the same everywhere.
Originally, making firearms was not too fast.
If we continue to pursue the same thing everywhere, then this matter will be even more difficult to handle.
It will be slower to build..."
He organized his words and told Mei Yin some of the bad things in it.
At the same time, I also felt very strange in my heart.
I'm very confused about this matter.
I don't understand why Prince Consort Mei would talk to herself about this matter so solemnly.
In his opinion, this was simply a thankless effort.
There is no need at all.
The current production method is very good.
He thought about it carefully and found that he did not see any particularly good benefits from what Prince Consort Mei said, but only countless troubles.
But he also knew that based on Mei Consort's previous performance.
Prince Consort Mei is not an ignorant person.
Since you have made such a choice, there must be a reason for it.
It's just that I haven't understood the deep meaning inside.
Mei Yin was not surprised by Tao Chengdao's reaction.
After all, the concept of standardization gradually formed and became a consensus after a long period of development in later generations.
People in this era don't have this habit.
When I suddenly heard this, it was indeed easy to have such thoughts.
Immediately he said: "Mr. Tao, this is very necessary.
Just give a simple example and Mr. Tao can understand.
Just like today's muskets.
What should I do if some places are damaged? ”
Tao Cheng said: "If it's damaged, come back and repair it.
If it cannot be repaired, it can only be discarded.
Some of them that could not be repaired were melted down and recast. ”
"Is it easy to repair a musket?"
Tao Chengdao: "It is not difficult for professional repairers.
However, the only ones that can be repaired are some muskets that are not seriously damaged.
If the damage is serious, it cannot be repaired. ”
"According to what Mr. Tao means, repairing a musket is not a particularly simple matter.
At least people with some relevant experience are required to be able to do it. ”
Tao Chengdao nodded: "That's it."
"That means that most of those who use muskets cannot repair them."
Tao Chengdao nodded: "Yes, that's it.
Those people have no relevant experience.
And there are no corresponding tools.
The damage to the muskets and the like was not serious, and they might be able to tinker with it in some simple ways and then use it.
But once there is some serious damage, they can't repair it. ”
Mei Yin nodded, looked at Tao Chengdao and said, "Then if the muskets have a unified model, all the parts will be the same.
Produced to the same standards.
Isn’t it too easy to repair?
If something is damaged, just remove the part and replace it with an identical new part.
Does this speed increase greatly?
It is also much easier to repair, and it is particularly convenient to use?
As long as it's not particularly serious, those soldiers who use guns can replace them themselves if they have the corresponding parts.
Even when there is a crisis on the battlefield, or the military supplies behind are not moved in time enough, there are not enough substitute muskets.
Under this situation, is it possible to dismantle a few damaged muskets?
Remove some parts from the rest of the guns and there are no broken parts.
And then assemble it onto each gun and repair it? ”
With Mei Yin's guidance, Tao Chengdao's thoughts continued to change.
The more I thought about it, the more I realized what Mei Yin said made sense.
His expression became more and more excited.
It can be seen that through Mei Yin's guidance, he gradually discovered the huge benefits of standardization.
After Mei Yin said this, he didn't say anything more.
Standing here, looking at Tao Chengdao quietly, waiting for Tao Chengdao to think.
He believed that Tao Chengdao would be able to listen to what he said.
After all, what he said is not something difficult to understand.
As long as you are a non-stubborn person and are willing to think about it.
It is easy to think of the benefits and huge advantages of doing this.
And standardization has one of the biggest advantages, which is scale.
With the corresponding standards in place, many things will become particularly easy to do when the scale is expanded in the future.
It is much easier to expand the scale of production.
Of course, even if Tao Chengdao can't understand or agree with what he said, it doesn't matter.
Mei Yin was ready to have a good talk with Prince Zhu Biao after seeing Zhu Biao again.
Make corresponding suggestions.
I believe that big brother can definitely see the huge benefits in this.
Also willing to do so.
As long as the elder brother makes it clear, everything will be solved.
Don't think too much about this at all.
After a while, Tao Chengdao, who looked increasingly excited, suddenly raised his head, looked at Mei Yin and said: "Prince-in-law, what you said is indeed a very good idea!
If it can really be done, all the parts will be exactly the same, there will be no gaps, and they can be interchanged with each other.
Then there was a problem with the firearm and it was time to repair the firearm.
It does take a lot less effort.
As long as the appropriate parts are available, those with a little knowledge of guns can replace them.
It doesn’t have to be that complicated!
When Tao Chengdao spoke to Mei Yin, he directly used honorifics.
I call Mei Yin after you.
It can be seen from this how much Tao Chengdao respects Mei Yin.
And after Mei Yin's inspiration, he also understood the benefits of doing so.
It’s really a huge benefit.
This is especially true as the number of manufactured muskets increases.
The more muskets there are, the greater the possibility of damage during future use.
The amount of damage is also greater.
Repairing it is extremely troublesome, time-consuming and labor-intensive.
If all muskets are the same, the parts can be interchanged.
That would be much easier!
I don’t know how much time and effort I can save in the future!
This idea of Prince Consort Mei is really brilliant!
Prince Consort Mei is a true god!
He can even think of these!
What is inside the Prince Consort’s head?
It’s always so amazing!
He has done a lot, and it doesn't seem too difficult to think of, but he and others just didn't think of it.
Is this the huge gap between yourself and genius?
Tao Chengdao was completely convinced.
"But... Mr. Mei, if you really want to do this, it will definitely be extremely slow and troublesome when manufacturing muskets and other things."
Tao Chengdao expressed his worries.
Mei Yin's idea is good, but when it is actually implemented, it will definitely be particularly troublesome.
In his opinion, it would even cost more and be more troublesome than carrying out large-scale repairs of unusable muskets in the future.
Mei Yin smiled and said: "Trouble?
I don't think it's too troublesome.
Solving this problem is actually simple. ”
Simple?
Tao Chengdao was stunned for a moment after hearing this. Is this simple?
In his opinion, this musket was made by the hands of many people.
It shouldn’t be too difficult for everyone to make things exactly the same and replaceable!
It seems impossible just thinking about it!
In his opinion, it was simply unimaginable to find a way to make everyone's firearms look exactly the same.
Let him think about it, he really can't think of a solution even if he thinks about it.
As a result, Prince Consort Mei said that this matter can be easily solved.
This matter... no matter how you hear it, it's confusing.
All I can say is that compared to Mr. Mei, there is a huge difference!
At that moment, he quickly braced himself and waited for Mei Yin to speak.
I want to see if Mr. Mei can tell me what solution is feasible.
But Mei Yin listened and said: "This is why you find it difficult.
This is because most of the previous muskets were made by one person.
The method I am thinking of is to divide the production of this musket into many steps from now on.
For example, the early processing of materials is a step.
The later casting of firearms, etc...
The production of a gun is broken down into several, or even a dozen or dozens of steps.
Let the same group of people only do that one step.
After it is done, send it to the next production line, and let the people behind do what they are responsible for...
Each group of people only needs to be responsible for the steps they take.
On our side, we have also formulated the corresponding standards in advance.
Let them strictly implement it.
And arrange corresponding personnel to conduct quality inspections on the things they manufacture.
Products with good quality will pass, but products with poor quality that do not meet the standards will be sent back for redoing.
Those who do well are rewarded, and those who do poorly are punished...
Mei Yin said his method.
And the method he thought of was actually a very common assembly line operation method in later generations.
Is the assembly line useful?
It’s definitely useful!
Not only is it easy to use, but it is also highly efficient.
Otherwise, it would not be so common in later generations.
At this time, he felt that it was necessary to bring this advanced production method to Ming Dynasty.
Let it come out early.
In this way, it will definitely be able to greatly improve Daming's production level and production quality.
Hearing what Mei Yin said, Tao Chengdao was stunned for a moment.
Fell into deep thought.
The words Mei Yin said were like thunder, exploding in his mind.
He felt that he had heard a very incredible idea!
Holding back all the shocks in his heart, he thought quickly here.
Some things he figured out, others he didn't quite understand.
He immediately asked Mei Yin for advice.
He didn't feel any embarrassment at all about asking Mei Yin for advice.
In other words, he didn't think about it at all. I just thought that when I encounter something good, I should figure it out quickly.
Not just facing Mei Yin, a person with a higher status than him.
Even on weekdays, when getting along with his disciples.
What if his apprentice made some breakthrough progress that he didn't understand.
Tao Chengdao also consulted his apprentices.
However, this situation is almost minimal.
It's not that Tao Chengdao can't be ashamed, but that there are basically very few disciples who can surpass him in this aspect.
To the extent that he went to ask for advice.
After careful explanation and examples, Tao Chengdao understood more about what Mei Yin said.
And his expression became more and more excited.
This is simply a brilliant idea!
This idea is truly genius!
This method of division of labor and cooperation can not only solve the huge problem of standardization.
At the same time, it can also greatly improve the efficiency of manufacturing muskets and other firearms, saving a lot of time.
One person mastered all the steps of making a musket and did it from beginning to end.
This matter is not easy and requires specialized talents to do it.
Under such circumstances, it is naturally impossible to make everything the same.
But if the process of making a musket is divided into many steps, and each group of people is responsible for one of the steps, it is completely different.
One person only does one job and repeats it every day.
No matter how stupid you are, as long as you do it more, you can become extremely skilled in the future.
The speed will be greatly improved!
Originally, there were many restrictions on making muskets and other things.
The requirements for personnel are also very high.
Because many firearms are relatively sophisticated.
It is difficult for ordinary people to do.
But now, with the method mentioned by the consort, it is much more convenient to make it.
You don't need that many at all. You can give the entire musket to the person who makes the complete set.
It is enough to just recruit some people randomly and let them learn how to make one of the steps.
In this way, when making muskets in the future, the speed should not be too fast.
Just find some people and train them, and you can make muskets.
Doing so will indeed make it easier to carry out the standardization Mr. Mei mentioned.
After all, these people are only responsible for one step from beginning to end.
Many more simply don’t understand.
They don't have to think too much, they just need to follow the promulgated standards.
Compared with those who can make muskets independently, these people are more obedient.
In addition to these, there is another greater benefit.
That's secrecy!
Tao Chengdao has deep research on firearms.
Because I understand, I also know how important this firearm is.
In previous productions, great attention was paid to the confidentiality of firearms.
Now I have seen Hongwu cannons and flintlock guns.
He became increasingly concerned about the confidentiality of the firearm.
He knew that such firearms were extremely powerful.
For the Ming Dynasty, firearms played a great role.
Once something is revealed, it will definitely cause an uproar in the future!
If it is obtained by some hostile forces, it will bring great harm and threat to Ming Dynasty.
When he thought of the hostile forces using the firearms produced by Daming to deal with Daming, he felt extremely unhappy in his heart!
However, the issue of confidentiality is not that easy to deal with.
After all, they want to mass-produce firearms.
It cannot just rely on a few people, it needs to involve many people.
When there are few people, confidentiality work is easier to do.
But once there are more people, it becomes difficult to do this.
If you don't get it right, big trouble can easily occur.
This has always been a headache for him.
He has thought a lot about this, but he has not come up with a particularly useful way to keep it secret.
But now, after hearing what Prince Consort Mei said, he felt suddenly enlightened.
I thought of a lot at once!
The method that Prince Consort Mei is giving now is the best and most effective way to keep it secret!
Because the manufacturing of firearms is divided into many steps.
Some people are responsible for only one of them.
It is equivalent to saying that these people only know what is happening and do not know why it is happening.
If you want to leak the secret again, it won't be that easy.
Asking these people involved in making firearms would not yield anything.
They themselves are confused.
The real secrets are only in the hands of a few people.
wonderful!
It's so wonderful!
Prince Consort Mei is really a great talent!
One method can actually have so many effects!
Simply kill several birds with one stone!
It's amazing.
God!
It’s really amazing!
Originally, he had special respect for Mei Yin.
Now, after understanding this, I respect him even more.
How can a person be so smart and know everything?
Not only can it make such a powerful firearm.
He can also come up with such a magical method!
The more I think about it, the more wonderful it becomes.
The more I think about it, the more excited I feel!
I just feel that my trip is really worth it!
Mei Yin stood here, watching Tao Chengdao's changing expression, with a smile on his face.
I think Tao Chengdao's current reaction is pretty good.
Looking at people like Tao Chengdao, they were so shocked by some of the things he told about later generations.
This feeling is simply unmentionable!
It is simply more satisfying than the times when I remonstrated Zhu Yuanzhang and saw that Lao Zhu was furious because of his remonstrance, but because his remonstrance was very reasonable, he still refused to kill him. .
Mei Yin thought it was normal for Tao Chengdao to have such a reaction.
After all, this assembly line operation method has been proven by countless people in later generations, and it is extremely valuable.
Now that I have traveled such a long time and space, I will get the Ming Dynasty. If I can't give Tao Chengdao and others the ultimate shock, then it will be really unreasonable.
According to some information he learned from later generations, it is said that the method of assembly line operations existed as early as the Qin Dynasty.
But later on, faults occurred due to various reasons, and they were buried in the long river of history.
It turned into a regret...
At this time, Li Jinglong also looked particularly excited and excited.
I was also shocked by Mei Yin's assembly line!
Even these days, he has already seen many of his second uncle's tricks.
For many things, we have long been accustomed to it.
But today, I was completely shocked by what my second uncle said about the assembly line method!
The second uncle is really a god!
He actually understands so many things?
Obviously he and his second uncle were farming and feeding pigs here, but there were some things that he saw very clearly.
There are always many amazing ideas.
Not to mention other achievements, this alone should be praised by my uncle and the others.
"Poof!"
While Li Jinglong was thinking so excitedly, he heard a strange noise.
It turned out to be Tao Chengdao who was looking excited. Suddenly and without any warning, he knelt down in front of Mei Yin.
And kowtow respectfully on the ground.
His sudden reaction shocked Mei Yin.
He really didn't expect that Tao Chengdao would suddenly do something like this.
"Mr. Tao, what are you doing? Get up quickly!"
Although Mei Yin wanted to see Tao Chengdao be shocked beyond measure by what he had done.
But I really didn’t want to make him kneel down.
Tao Chengdao did not get up, but kowtowed to Mei Yin more quickly.
"Mr. Mei is a great talent!
After listening to your words, Mr. Mei, the villain benefited a lot and became enlightened!
If Mr. Mei does not give up, the students will be willing to worship you as their teacher, Mr. Mei. ”
That’s what it’s for!
When Mei Yin heard this, she suddenly felt dumbfounded.
"Mr. Tao, I'm not that big of a person, and I've never thought about recruiting people as my disciples.
Besides, at my age, I am much younger than Mr. Tao..."
Tao Chengdao shook his head and said: "There is no priority in learning, the master is the teacher.
This matter cannot be calculated based on age.
The student is much older than the teacher, but the teacher also taught me a lot.
Then I should become my teacher. ”
Hearing this, Mei Yin looked somewhat helpless.
"Mr. Tao, it really doesn't have to be like this.
When something happens again in the future, let’s confirm each other’s opinions and learn from each other’s experience.
There is no need to perform this great ceremony, let alone become a disciple. ”
But Tao Chengdao was above this and accepted the truth.
"The master is unwilling to accept the disciple as his disciple, and the disciple dare not force the master.
But my husband has taught me the truth, and you will be my husband from now on.
You should be treated as a disciple. ”
When Mei Yin heard what Tao Chengdao said, she felt dumbfounded for a moment.
No...why did things suddenly become like this?
"Then...since Mr. Tao, you insist on doing this, then that's it.
However, we don’t need to practice the ritual of master and disciple, we just need to be friends of equals. ”
"Disciple understands!"
Tao Chengdao was filled with joy when he heard this.
Seeing this, Mei Yin felt somewhat strange.
Who would have thought that in this short period of time, he would have so many disciples and disciples.
Tao Chengdao is not just one person, he has accepted many disciples over the years.
Now that Tao Chengdao has become his student, wouldn't his disciples become his disciples?
The seniority suddenly rose!
However, after thinking about it, Mei Yin felt that it was not impossible to do so.
In this way, Tao Chengdao became one of his own.
If I have something to do in the future, such as getting some new firearms, or having some new ideas that need to be verified.
It would be much more convenient to let Tao Chengdao and the others do it.
And it’s justifiable.
Be confident.
Li Jinglong, who was standing next to him, took these things into his eyes and couldn't help but look at Tao Chengdao with admiration.
I think Tao Chengdao looks very honest and honest, but also a little unsophisticated.
But when it comes to big things, it’s really not ambiguous at all!
It was immediately obvious that his second uncle was extraordinary.
Those who can still beg for nothing should consider their second uncle as their teacher.
This...really made it to the top immediately!
It wasn't until noon that Mei Yin and the others went back to eat...
For two days, Tao Chengdao was here asking Mei Yin for advice.
Two days later, Tao Chengdao seemed a little reluctant to leave and left Shuangshui Village.
My heart was filled with excitement and I felt that my whole horizon had been broadened.
In the past, I felt that the development of firearms had basically come to an end.
If we continue to develop, it will be difficult to make any major breakthroughs.
But now, after having a conversation with the teacher, I found that things were far from that.
Firearms still have a lot of room for development.
After listening to some of Mr. Mei’s ideas, I was really inspired.
Let yourself see the way forward.
Know that firearms are not the end, but just the beginning!
There is extremely broad room for development!
Tao Chengdao felt that coming to Shuangshui Village this time was like being reborn.
If I could have met my husband earlier, Ming Dynasty's firearms would definitely be different from what they are now!
There will be a great development!
However, it's not too late.
At this time, Tao Chengdao was really full of energy.
There are many people who have seen hope and light.
What he didn't know was that he was extremely shocked by it and shocked by the many prospects of firearms.
But it was Mei Yin who told him the simplest version of what he knew about future generations.
This was not because Mei Yin wanted to hide his secrets, but because he was worried that what he said was too forward-thinking and could easily be misunderstood.
……
"Your Majesty, this is what my teacher, Mr. Mei, asked me to forward to your Majesty."
In the Wuying Hall, Tao Chengdao respectfully saluted Zhu Yuanzhang.
Holding a box in both hands, he said these words to Zhu Yuanzhang
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned when he heard Tao Chengdao's words.
It's very strange that Mei Yin would get something for herself.
At the same time, Tao Chengdao was even more confused about the title he used when he mentioned Mei Yin.
What's going on?
It was just a trip to Shuangshui Village, and the chief firearms expert here was abducted by Mei Yin? ! (End of chapter)