It can be said that the extent to which Zhao Shizhen could develop firearms was inevitably influenced by the Bureau of Smelting.
So after making up for the wages of the artisans in the Smelting Bureau, Mu Zian summoned Tian Zhi to learn about the current situation of the Smelting Bureau.
According to Tian Zhi, the craftsmen in the smelting bureau were all official craftsmen and their lineage was continuous.
If the father is a craftsman in the smelting bureau, then his son, grandson, and even great-grandson will also be craftsmen in the smelting bureau.
The master craftsmen in the smelting bureau only earn about twenty taels of silver a year.
This amount of money was barely enough to support a family in the capital, and their status as official craftsmen prevented them from taking on private work.
Therefore, almost all the craftsmen in the smelting bureau came from impoverished families.
After listening to Tian Zhi's introduction, Mu Zi'an pondered for a moment before speaking.
"From today onwards, the artisans in the Smelting Bureau will be classified."
"Grading?"
Tian Zhi was completely confused.
Mu Zian patiently explained.
"The artisans in the Smelting Bureau will be temporarily divided into four levels: junior artisan, intermediate artisan, senior artisan, and veteran artisan."
"The annual salary for junior craftsmen has been increased to thirty taels, and the salary doubles for each subsequent level."
"Ranks are determined based on work ability and contributions to the Smelting Bureau."
"If someone makes a significant contribution, such as improving the quality or output of smelting, their level will be raised according to the size of their contribution."
"Moreover, the government has set up a special bonus pool from which anyone who makes a contribution can receive a share, with the amount depending on the size of their contribution and no upper limit."
"I only have one thing to say: as long as the future development of the Smelting Bureau satisfies me, I will absolutely not be stingy with money."
Construction has already begun on the border market in Liangzhou. Once it is fully completed, the border market will become a treasure trove.
Moreover, Mu Zi'an can also get a large share of the profits from Xiao Xiuning's liquor business.
Therefore, Mu Zian has no need to worry about money at all.
Upon hearing this, Tian Zhi became extremely excited, and his entire body of fat began to tremble uncontrollably.
"Just say the word, Duke Zhenguo! Our Smelting Bureau will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Mu Zian nodded upon hearing this, and then took out the improved steelmaking method that he had prepared beforehand from his pocket and handed it to Tian Zhi.
"From today onwards, the most urgent task for the Smelting Bureau is to replicate the steelmaking method shown on these blueprints for me."
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