Since they had begun to learn to think divergently, some things could be left to them to fill in the gaps in their knowledge.
After all, research was more difficult than hands-on creation.
This good habit must be continued and stimulated with great rewards.
Fang Er was very curious to see what the Great Tang would become in the minds and hands of these craftsmen many years later.
Would it develop along the path of the scientific and technological tree from his previous life, or would something different be discovered?
After a moment of emotion, Fang Er sat back in his chair and looked at the items Tan Zong had brought.
Alloy 009: Hardness 5, Density 7g/cm³, Toughness 4
Alloy 020: Hardness 7, Density 8g/cm³, Toughness 5
Alloy 007: Hardness 6, Density 3g/cm³, Toughness 8
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There were a total of seven alloy ingots that Tan Zong had brought, and two of them made Fang Er's eyes light up.
Alloy 020, based on the numbers, was sufficient for making machine tool cutters.
As for Alloy 007, judging by its density, it was most likely an aluminum alloy. Its hardness was also sufficient, so it could be tested for making helicopter fuselages.
The current helicopters were still steel-framed with wooden shells, and they had been repaired countless times.
Either the wooden panels of the outer shell would fall off, or cracks would appear in the internal steel frame.
It was only because Zhang Tian was meticulous and inspected them like treasures after every flight that they hadn't crashed and been reduced to unidentifiable remains.
For Alloy 020, a batch would be given to Sun Wukong to forge tools.
For Alloy 007, a batch would be given to Shen Fei to build a helicopter first to test its performance.
Yes! As soon as the subordinates return, they will immediately produce these two alloys!
Seeing that the alloys he had created were being adopted, Tan Zong happily accepted the production task.
Duke, we have an alloy for making airframes?
Shen Fei's master craftsman, Zhuang Feng, became instantly excited upon hearing about the construction of helicopters.
Shen Fei, Shenyang's First Aircraft Factory. Although its name was Aircraft Factory, it had been producing tractors and bicycles since its establishment, which had caused discontent among the craftsmen under him.
We do!
Fang Er smiled and nodded, then continued.
Tell me about the situation at Shen Fei.
Hehehehehe, alright!
Reporting to Your Grace, Shen Fei currently has 3,700 craftsmen, with 2,500 skilled workers and 1,200 new ones.
The molds for the helicopters have been ready for half a year. As long as the materials and engines are in place, I guarantee that a whole helicopter can be built within three days!
Zhuang Feng, unable to conceal his joy, reported the situation and even made a pledge.
After Shen Fei, it was Zhou Zhi of the Firearms Workshop who reported the situation.
Your Grace, the Firearms Workshop currently has a total of 3,300 craftsmen.
The Yun Er model has an inventory of 7,000 units and 300,000 rounds of ammunition.
The Yun Yi model has an inventory of over 50,000 units, and the remaining over 30,000 units will be completed within two months at the latest.
The AK47 has an inventory of 2,200 units. As per your request, this model only had firearms manufactured, with no ammunition reserves.
Weapons like the AK47 were too dangerous if they fell into the wrong hands. Therefore, Fang Er had only allowed them to replicate them before, not to produce ammunition.
Ammunition could be exchanged through the system. Although the cost was slightly higher, it was more reassuring. Without ammunition, the AK was just a toy. The Yun Er model and the AK were the weapon reserves for the Tianhuo Army. The 90,000 units of the Yun Yi model were orders from the Nine Great Protectorates, placed before the AK was successfully replicated. Considering that the various tribes on the grassland had already been equipped with the Yun Yi model, it was no longer suitable for the Protectorate Army to use it. Thus, Fang Er readjusted the production task. Once the production of the Yun Yi model reached 60,000 units, it could be halted and production of the Yun Er model would commence. The construction sheds were already being prepared for the production of 30...
With ample dried fish as food, the negative impact of the drought had been minimized.
If they could build the bridge across the Yellow River while the river was dry, then this drought would turn into a good thing!
Hao Jianshe, obey the order!
All craftsmen from the workshops, all vehicles, ships, steel bars, cement, and other materials are all at your disposal!
Throughout the Great Tang, anyone you need, even the Minister of Works, I will help you invite!
The Yellow River Bridge must be built!
Furthermore, the bridge I want cannot only accommodate trains, but also leave space for pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages!
The master craftsmen present were all astonished.
The scale of this undertaking was truly immense!
Hao Jianshe had only conceived the idea of the Yellow River Bridge, but he did not expect Fang Er to place such great importance on it.
He had never seen such strong support from their Duke during the construction of the railway!
Thinking of this, Hao Jianshe gritted his teeth and accepted.
Rest assured, Your Grace! Your subordinate will build the Yellow River Bridge even if it means death!