The work these craftsmen had to do mainly consisted of two parts.
One part involves building workshops, ensuring that the workshops can accommodate enough people to work.
These people are required to draw maps, be in charge of command and supervision, and even directly participate in the construction.
Because transportation was inconvenient in this area, and the soil nearby was suitable for firing bricks and tiles, the quality of which, while not exceptionally high, was quite sturdy and durable. Therefore, a considerable number of brick and tile kilns needed to be built.
The main workers were said to be refugees from the outer city. The mapmakers were alright, but some of them had to come into direct contact with the refugees, and they didn't have a very good impression of them.
In short, life is not easy.
Another group was responsible for learning how to make honeycomb briquettes. Once the workshop was built, they would teach the refugees how to make honeycomb briquettes using an assembly line method.
It requires physical labor, and it's a difficult job.
In addition, she also needed to develop more user-friendly tools. She arranged for several people to take the exam in this area. They did have some ideas, were quick-witted, and had innovative thinking.
Of course, Le Shu sent away several old hands, directly using their poor work performance as an excuse. In addition, this matter involved Kangxi's private treasury, with the money passing through Yinzhen and Yinxiang's hands, so no one dared to embezzle. She paid them more money, so their work efficiency improved, and they all became more motivated.
She also promoted several diligent people, and their efficiency improved immediately.
Next, she will mainly be responsible for technical guidance.
Yinzhen and Yinxiang were in charge of external coordination.
This time, we won't use materials from the Imperial Household Department, otherwise we won't be able to recoup the cost of making these honeycomb briquettes. There are many people we need to deal with, and we need someone who can keep things under control.
Jiang Liangcai could do these things, but his status was too low. If he were to actually negotiate, he probably wouldn't be able to meet the people he wanted to see. However, Yinzhen and Yinxiang would occasionally take him out to meet people.
Five days later, the group gathered for a small meeting and then began recruiting refugees from outside the city. The person in charge of recruiting refugees was someone that Yinzhen had asked Kangxi to arrange.
The pretext for recruiting refugees was the emperor's benevolence. The refugees were given work, enough to eat, and warm clothes. If they did a lot of work, they would also receive a reward.
As for why they didn't offer more money, if they offered more money, they might not necessarily recruit refugees.
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