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"By the way, the Engineering Department still has too few craftsmen. Now that we have enough silver, we should recruit more. Chen Qi, I’ll leave this task to you. Skilled craftsmen may be hard to find, but we can bring in apprentices. The most important thing is that they, like you, must have a passion for these technologies." Before leaving, Xiao Ming instructed Chen Qi. Although Chen Wenlong was a capable military officer, his thinking was somewhat rigid—far less open-minded than the younger Chen…-
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Xiao Ming explained patiently, and Pang Yukun listened intently. Gradually, the concept of production teams became clearer in his mind. A completely new method of production gave him a sudden sense of clarity, as if clouds had parted to reveal the sun. In truth, the idea was simple—divide the population into small groups, provide each group with oxen and farming tools, and have them share these resources. During planting and harvesting, they would coordinate their labor, significantly increasing…
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"Your Highness." Qin Mu was the first to enter the main hall, followed closely by Sun Dong and Wei Qing. Noticing Wang Shijie was already there, Qin Mu asked in surprise, "Brother Wang, you’re usually the last to arrive. What brings you here so early today?" "I couldn’t sleep all night because of the coal stove matter. I was too anxious, so I came earlier than usual," Wang Shijie replied, avoiding eye contact, clearly guilty. "Hmph." Qin Mu sneered. He was certain Wang Shijie was up to something.…
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Snowflakes, soft as cotton, continued to drift down. Pang Yukun walked through the snow-covered courtyard, his shoulders dusted with white. When he reached Xiao Ming, he bowed and said, "Your Highness." "No need for formalities. Come warm yourself by the coal briquette stove, Pang Longshi," Xiao Ming said. Pang Yukun was dressed in thin garments, his face slightly purple from the cold. Unlike in modern times, where every household had padded coats and down jackets, warm clothing was a luxury in Dayu.…
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The dim candlelight flickered, illuminating a small space. Outside the sleeping quarters, the night was as dark as ink, exuding an indescribable eeriness. On such a night, it was easy to recall the frightening tales that grandmothers used to scare children. Xiao Ming called out to Ziyuan twice more, but the person in the bed remained silent. This made his mind race with all sorts of thoughts. He had transmigrated into this world, where belief in ghosts and spirits was prevalent. In such an environment,…
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Winter had arrived, and the sky darkened early. By now, it was roughly equivalent to 8 PM in modern times. For Xiao Ming, who had never slept before midnight in his previous life, this was prime time for leisure. However, tonight, he had kept Qian Dafu back for an important matter—mineral exploration. The development of his fief required multiple aspects to progress simultaneously: industrial foundations, agricultural foundations, mining, and chemistry. None of these could be neglected, as they were…
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"Your Highness, do you think the Wang, Wei, Sun, and Qin families will buy our coal briquette stoves?" In the Qi Prince's residence, in front of Xiao Ming's sleeping quarters, lay a traditional garden. Clear water, stone bridges, flower beds, and a vermilion-colored pavilion with carved railings standing by the water. At this moment, dusk was approaching, and a faint twilight enveloped the residence. In the pavilion, Xiao Ming was having his meal. Before him was a newly made gas stove. The Engineering…
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"Your Highness, what is this coal briquette?" Wang Shijie asked, puzzled. Xiao Ming gave a mysterious smile and signaled Chen Wenlong with a glance. Understanding the gesture, Chen Wenlong instructed the craftsmen to bring in the coal briquettes they had made. This coal briquette, also known as honeycomb briquette, was a cylindrical shape about ten centimeters in diameter, with holes running through it. In Xiao Ming's previous world, this type of coal stove was very popular before the 1970s and 1980s,…
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"In that case, Qin Mu is even more duty-bound. Your Highness, as long as our Qin family doesn't suffer losses, we will do our best." Qin Mu put on a righteous and solemn expression. However, in his heart, he knew that if this coal stove could be successfully sold, it might bring substantial profits to the Qin family. Seeing Qin Mu trying to monopolize the opportunity, Wang Shijie was not pleased. He said, "Brother Qin, isn't this a bit too greedy? How can your Qin family take all the opportunities for…
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"This is merely an old servant's speculation." Qian Dafu's expression was hesitant, though he was far more informed about the news from Chang'an than Xiao Ming. Lu Fei's expression was stern. "Your Highness, while the Third Prince may be targeting you, this incident might also be a case of internal and external collusion." "What do you mean?" Xiao Ming was puzzled. "Your Highness, I have always been strict in managing the military. It is impossible for ordinary citizens to carry…
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