Take the mall to Datang

Once someone intends to use these troops, it will be a disaster for Datang.

So there was a proposal for the professionalization of Datang's army, but Li Shimin didn't give any answer to this matter.

It's just that it intends to double its military strength on the basis of the original Beiya Forbidden Army.

Xin Liangchou's work efficiency is still very high, and he later explained to Yuan Shan about the imitation of the steam locomotive by the Military Armament Supervisor, but it was all in the name of His Majesty.

What Xin Liangchou didn't expect was that Yuan Shan's attitude towards this matter was too calm, which made him a little embarrassed, but even if he was embarrassed, the military supervisor would not stop imitating.

"The production of the latest steam-mounted cannon of the Military Weapons Supervisor still needs the help of Yuan Pushe." Xin Liangchou told Yuan Shan after he found Yuan Shan in Yuanlai Tea House.

"The vehicle-mounted artillery, whoever came up with this idea is really a genius." Yuan Shan praised.

This is out of sincerity. The artillery itself is quite heavy, and it is basically transported by horse-drawn carts. The combat flexibility is definitely not as convenient as using a steam locomotive to transport it directly. However, steam locomotives also have requirements in terms of terrain selection. At least in the mountains, you can't give full play to your mobile advantage.

That's why the artillery family has various models to suit various combat needs, but there are really many benefits to the idea of ​​being able to install artillery on steam vehicles.

"The idea of ​​Yuan Pushe is His Majesty's idea." Xin Liangchou whispered awkwardly.

"Oh, I see."

"Since it's His Majesty's intention, and I'm the person in charge of the Armament Supervision, I should help," Yuan Shan said.

Then I took out a pen and paper and started to simply write and draw between the steam locomotive and the artillery.

Xin Liangchou looked at Yuan Shan quickly drew two sketches and asked curiously: "Yuan Pushe, this is..."

"Car artillery, you see, the original steam locomotive was used as a means of transportation, and the design of the carriage was made according to the standard style of the carriage, but it was different after replacing it with artillery. The weight of the two is relatively heavy. , so many unnecessary things should be removed. For example, the carport and the keel windshield are not practical, and the weight reduction can increase some speed, and the vehicle will move much faster." Yuanshan explained.

Xin Liangchou admired Yuan Shan very much. He already knew the problems they faced before looking at the vehicle-mounted artillery they developed. In fact, it is enough to directly connect a boiler and a cylinder with a simple frame.

In addition, for the vehicle-mounted artillery, a relatively small model is selected for installation, so that the vehicle can also prevent some gunpowder and projectiles, at least to ensure the combat needs of several units, and the artillery cannot do without supplies.

Yuan Shan handed over some of the things he designed to Xin Liangchou, and there was no need to go to the Military Weapons Supervision during this period.

Yuan Shan expressed his calmness about these things that the military supervisory department is engaged in. The reason for this is that it is impossible to achieve mass production based on the current iron production of Datang, because most of the demand for iron ore is firstly occupied by Cangzhou Shipyard.

Chapter 553 Luoyang Merchant Group

What Yuan Shan didn't say was that this kind of weapon could not only be mass-produced, but also couldn't be applied to the battlefield in large quantities. It would be more reliable to spend a lot of time developing artillery.

Xin Liangchou got Yuan Shan's design and immediately took it back to the Military Supervisor for reference to the craftsmen.

Xin Liangchou had just left Yu Jingming and came over, "Yuan Pu and the Luoyang merchant group are already waiting on the second floor."

"Let's go there now." Yuan Shan said immediately.

Luoyang business group, just by the name, it means that it is the representative of Luoyang and has enough strength.

Luoyang City has more geographical advantages than Chang'an City, especially Luoyang also has waterways for warships and cargo ships to dock.

In fact, the current Luoyang waterway still needs some investment, and the value can be fully reflected after development.

Yuan Shan attached great importance to the business groups from Luoyang, and the main work of the Ministry of Economic Development included receiving business groups and listening to their opinions.

"Master Lu." Yuan Shan came over and said.

"Yuan Pushe, please forgive us for visiting today." Lu Ziang said.

"If the Luoyang business group came to Chang'an to inquire about commercial matters, they should contact our economic and development department. How could they be presumptuous? Shopkeeper Lu's words are humorous." Yuan Shan responded casually.

Lu Ziang, a rich businessman in Luoyang, was one of the people who applied for the authorization of iron ore mining this time and he was successful. However, the Lu family in Luoyang is not considered the richest man, but relatively wealthy.

Lu Ziang first exchanged some pleasantries and then began to introduce the businessmen who came from Luoyang this time. More than a dozen of them are rich businessmen.

"Shopkeeper Lu, tell me about your purpose for coming this time." Yuan Shan asked directly.

The expressions of these people who were talking about business became a little more serious. Everyone looked at Lu Ziang one after another. Obviously, they had agreed to let Lu Ziang be the representative.

"Yuan Pushe, I heard that you have a shipyard in Cangzhou. We came here to ask if we could make some cargo ships for us." Lu Ziang said.

I was very curious about what was going on with them. When he heard that a cargo ship was going to be built, Yuan Shandu was a little surprised. You must know that the cost of a ship is very high.

"If you want to make cargo ships, you don't necessarily have to let the Cangzhou Shipyard build them, can't other shipyards do it?" Yuan Shan said.

"Yuan Pu shot us because we wanted a steamship." Lu Ziang said.

The news that the Cangzhou shipyard was going to build steamships had already spread, and Yuanshan was also building the shipyard towards this project, but he did not expect that the first batch of customers would come from Luoyang.

"Steam boats are very expensive." Yuan Shan said.

"We have considered this. Although steamships are expensive, they are not affected by the wind. They will have a greater effect on offshore docks." Lu Ziang said.

Is it really so capricious in order to save some manpower?

It's not that Yuanshan doesn't want to launch steamships. After he established the shipyard, he wanted to test large steamships. Specifically, he needs to know more about the situation if he doesn't want to customize ships for them.

It's just that Yuanshan muttered how much businessmen value speed and efficiency.

"I can't promise you this matter yet. The Cangzhou shipyard is still under construction. It may take time to produce ships." Yuan Shan said.

Although he has the opportunity to take this order, he is not easy to deceive others. After all, building a ship is not as easy as building a carriage.

"We have time to wait for the cargo ship, and there is another matter about the chain mall in Luoyang. At present, three malls in Luoyang have been renovated, but the cargo volume in Chang'an is very limited. We came here this time to ask. Can you increase the supply?" Lu Ziang said.

"Sure enough, businessmen are flexible. Since the ship talks can't be negotiated and there are other projects that can be discussed, I have to say that these businessmen really know how to do business." Yuan Shan said heartily.

"Chang'an's goods, these can be negotiated. The Yuan family's goods can increase the supply to Luoyang. Soap, candles, and kerosene lamps can be picked up by Datang this time." Yuan Shan said.

Since he planned to open the business district in Luoyang, Yuan Shan felt that it was appropriate to increase the supply, and the business in Chang'an City could be adjusted appropriately, after all, the saturation would increase over time.

Now, when Luoyang is still empty, everyone can supply products and make more money.

"Yuan Pushe, in addition to this matter, we also want to buy some glazed windows." Lu Ziang continued.

"Are you here to discuss business today? Obviously, you are here to send money. It would be great if there were such people every day." Yuan Shan said thoughtfully, he is very willing to see things that can make money.

"Glass board, how much do you need?" Yuan Shan asked.

"Two thousand pieces." Lu Ziang said.

"Two thousand pieces, shopkeeper Lu, you Luoyang merchants are big spenders this time. It's no problem. Do you want us to make the finished product and ship the glazed board directly, or maybe you are responsible for the transportation. If you don't bother us, the price will be a little bit higher." Adjust." Yuan Shan said.

"Just ship the glazed panels to Luoyang, and we'll pay for the shipping costs," Lu Ziang said.

"Since this is the case, then I will give you some discounts. You are responsible for hiring the team, and we promise to pay for any damage within three weeks after the glass is handed over." Yuan Shan said.

This is talking about the Yuan family's own business. The glass is fragile and Yuan Jingai has always had a good reputation. There will be promises for the transportation of glass. Glass is equivalent to the value of sand for the Yuan family workshop. Merchants are different.