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After settling the two hundred or so individuals, Xiao Ming had Chen Wenlong register Lu Tong and the others the next day, officially enrolling them into the Equipment Department. Out of the 231 strong and young individuals who stayed, most were between the ages of thirteen and twenty. The older ones, likely having families, had chosen to leave. "Does anyone here know how to read?" Xiao Ming asked, wanting to assess their literacy levels. The room fell silent. Xiao Ming immediately understood—none of…-
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"Gulp." Another sound echoed as Lüluo, who was serving Xiao Ming his meal, couldn't help but drool. This girl had always been a foodie, and the irresistible aroma of the braised chicken was too much for her to resist. Even in the palace, she had never tasted such a novel dish. Braised chicken was not a dish found in the Great Yu Empire. In fact, stir-frying had only recently become popular in the empire, so the variety of dishes was still limited. At the very least, his cook had never prepared this…
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"What is your name?" Three hundred young and strong slaves stood facing him. At this moment, Xiao Ming asked a somewhat thin and frail-looking boy standing in the middle. Though the boy was lean, he was the most spirited among them. He was about 1.7 meters tall, with large eyes that kept darting around, taking in his surroundings. He looked very clever. "Reporting to my master, my name is Lu Tong," the boy replied. At this, Zhao Long barked, "The person before you is the Seventh Prince of the Great Yu…
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Rolling bearings are typically used in rotating components, significantly reducing friction during motion. By applying rolling bearings to the ox-powered waterwheel, the oxen's workload was drastically reduced. What previously required four oxen to operate could now be powered by just two. In his previous life, the invention of rolling bearings could be traced back to the 17th century. The most crucial component of the bearing was the steel ball, while the outer casing was relatively simple to…
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"Your Highness, this time I've brought you three thousand slaves, hehe." Before Xiao Ming had even gone to seek out Liang Dahai to ask if he had any new slaves, the man had already taken the initiative to find him. Only a few days had passed since the ox-powered waterwheel was completed, yet Liang Dahai had already returned from the grasslands, eager to report his haul. "Three thousand? How could there be so many this time?" Qin Le's voice carried disbelief. Liang Dahai chuckled smugly. "Your Highness,…
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With the return of merchants from Qingzhou, the news of Prince Qi establishing the trade guild and auctioning off the rights to sell soap, perfume, and Drunken Qingzhou across Dayu quickly spread throughout the empire. As the political heart of Dayu, Chang’an’s nobles were always particularly sensitive to such matters. Outside Chang’an, the Second Prince Xiao Ju rode through the forest alongside the Sixth Prince Xiao Mu, both dressed in military attire. Behind them trailed several hundred guards,…
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Five days later, a finely crafted ox-powered chain waterwheel was completed by the Machinery Department. Pang Yukun stared in shock at the waterwheel that Xiao Ming had described. At this moment, the waterwheel, driven by three differently sized gears and pulled by an ox, continuously transported water from the Xiaoqing River onto the shore. Moreover, since the contraption was powered by two oxen, the tracks Xiao Ming mentioned were quite wide, and the water troughs on the tracks were deep. Each lift…
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After the auction for the agency rights of various prefectures and counties concluded, the merchants dispersed. At this moment, Pang Yukun stood before Xiao Ming, a rare smile on his face, and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness. This time, Your Highness has collected seven million taels of silver. Truly a cause for celebration." Qian Dafu and Li Kaiyuan also wore expressions of wild joy. When had Qingzhou ever seen so much silver? Qian Dafu said, "Your Highness, with this sum of silver, our mines,…
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The influx of merchants made Qingzhou more bustling than ever before. The streets and alleys were filled with traders who had traveled from afar. After waiting in Qingzhou for three days, the merchants were greeted with an announcement that sent them into a frenzy. A proclamation was posted throughout the city: "All merchants in Qingzhou may obtain the method for producing soap from the Patent Office. Further details can be discussed at the Patent Office." As soon as the news spread, the merchants…
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"Brother Han, what do you think of this trade guild?" After Xiao Ming’s summons, the merchants of Qingzhou gathered in groups at the Weijia Restaurant. The waiters were so busy they barely had time to catch their breath—business had boomed thanks to the influx of merchants. "All I can say is that Prince Qi is a master strategist. With this move, even though he remains in Qingzhou, he has effectively put merchants across the entire empire under his control. Any merchant who joins the guild must follow…
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