Chapter 436 Salt Fields

The wind was blowing, and the waves beat against the white sandy beach, making the sound of waves crashing on the shore.

"The salt field should be divided into two parts, one is the evaporation pond, and the other is the crystallization pond. Generally speaking, the salt drying needs to go through the construction of the beach, the whole beach, the tidal wave, the brine production, the brine measurement, the crystallization and the salt return. Seven sets of procedures." Xiao Ming explained to Yao Wenyuan the method of drying salt in seawater.

At this time, the image of the salt drying method in the technology library kept appearing in Yao Wenyuan's mind, as if every word of Xiao Ming had let him experience it for himself.

And he gradually understood what is an evaporation pond, what is a crystallization pond, what is a saturated solution, and how to continue extracting after dissolving the coarse salt.

After a detailed narration, Xiao Ming said to Yao Wenyuan, "Do you understand now?"

Yao Wenyuan nodded, "Go back to Your Highness, the lower official understands, this salt drying method is to first build a tidal flat, then level the beach, and when the sea tide is high, introduce seawater into the salt field to make brine, and then use lotus seeds to measure the brine's concentration. The degree of saturation, generally speaking, the saturation of brine is 100%. There are two lotus seeds, one is 50% in size, and the other is 100% in size. If the lotus seeds are raised in brine, they will be 20% to 30% brine, and the level will be 20%. Fifty percent of the lotus seeds floating on the brine surface are 50% brine. Ten percent of lotus seeds floating obliquely in brine are 70% to 80% brine, and 10% of lotus seeds floating flat on the brine surface.

When the brine reaches 100%, the mud on the ground of the crystallization pond should be cleaned up, smeared and compacted, and the brine will be put in, the flowers will crystallize on the same day, and the salt will be returned to the pile after a few days. "

After a pause, Yao Wenyuan continued: "At this time, the obtained salt is still coarse salt. The table salt that can be used needs to continue to be dissolved. After filtering with charcoal, it crystallizes into fine salt."

Nodding with satisfaction, Xiao Ming said: "Yes, this is the way, the construction camp will arrive in the next few days, and they will help you build the salt field. Governor Yang, you have to cooperate with the Salt Transport Department to expand the number of salt workers. Let’s expand the number of people to 2,000. If salt production is hard work, pay more salaries to the salt workers. In addition, salt production is a major matter of the country. You, the salt transportation department, must not neglect your duties and guard yourself. Otherwise, don’t blame the king for being ruthless. "

Finally, Xiao Ming's tone suddenly became very severe.

Yao Wenyuan and Yang Chengye immediately bowed and said, "I don't dare to be an official."

"This is the best." Xiao Ming said lightly, the destruction of an empire often starts from the inside. In ancient times, peasant uprisings often failed because the people inside were eager for pleasure.

In the past two years, the life of the fief has been better. What he is most worried about is the rise of hedonism and the corruption of officials.

After talking about the salt drying method, Xiao Ming, Niu Ben and others rode their horses and patrolled along the coastline.

The salt field of Yanyun Division already belongs to the border of Dengzhou, and further west is Laizhou. In addition to having one salt field here, this time he also asked Yanyun Division to go to Laizhou Bay to build three more salt fields.

In modern times, the salt fields in Laizhou Bay are famous all over the country. In ancient times, Qi was always the most salt-producing area. Even the salt in this area was once the source of tribute salt. The predecessor Xiao Ming did not pay attention to it. Growing up, after all, this is a stable source of income, and when the industry grows up, he plans to sell salt to every corner of Dayu Country.

Walking along the sea to Dengzhou, Xiao Ming vaguely saw a small island on the sea, this small island is the modern Long Island County.

Dengzhou of the Great Yu Country covers a wide range, and the place where Dengzhou City was established is today's Penglai, and Changdao County is directly facing Penglai. In addition to Penglai, Dengzhou also includes modern Yantai, Weihai, Qixia. , Haiyang, Rushan and other large areas.

The location of the military port he set up was the famous Ming Dynasty Penglai Military Port. It was from here that the Ming Dynasty navy set out to fight the Japanese pirates at sea during the Wanli period. At the same time, it was also the place where Qi Jiguang trained his troops. States are required to be ports of commerce.

Therefore, when Jiangjungang chose to be here, Xiao Ming did not make a decision with his head, but had his own basis.

Moreover, Dengzhou is in a superior position, opposite to Beisha City, which belongs to Goryeo, which is the modern Dalian. The straight sea distance from Dengzhou is only 200 miles away, and his navy only takes a day to arrive.

Now the Goryeo and the barbarians are fighting against each other, and they are cooperating with the Japanese country and dispatching a large number of soldiers disguised as Japanese pirates to attack the coast.

After several days of inspections, Xiao Ming has a detailed understanding of Dengzhou. In the future, Dengzhou will become a prosperous seaport city, which makes him have to pay attention to it. Even after the steam locomotive is developed, he will consider the first time from Qingzhou. Build a railway line to Dengzhou, so that a steady stream of materials can be transferred out by sea.

After returning to Dengzhou and resting for two days, Xiao Ming was ready to return to Qingzhou.

Now that the navy is emerging, and the north has temporarily stabilized, he can finally stop worrying all day long, and the rest of the work only needs to be done step by step, and he can also be a teacher of Bowen College with peace of mind, showing the knowledge in his science and technology library. For the students of the college.

No way, seriously speaking, what he is doing now is only the politics of the first army, all industries are for the military service, and the real private industry has not developed much.

And science other than military technology has also not been expanded. Such development is abnormal. Compared with today's European civilization, his fief is still an uncivilized area.

However, it is very difficult to change the way of thinking of a nation. Governing a big country is like cooking a small fish. It can only be done tepidly and not impatiently.

"Yang Chengye, what this king should have said these days, you have a heavy responsibility as a prefect, don't let this king down." Xiao Ming instructed Yang Chengye before leaving.

Yang Chengye used to think that he belonged to a small frontier official, but now he has become a crucial official, and he is rather flattered.

He said, "Your Highness, rest assured, Yang Chengye must go all out."

Xiao Ming nodded and looked at Ye Qingyun, "The defense of Dengzhou can be left to you, you must not lose anything, especially the coastal defense of the military port."

"Yes, Your Highness." Ye Qingyun bowed and replied.

After instructing the two of them, Xiao Ming and Niu Ben led the army back. This time, he had to talk to the King of Chu and the King of Wei about the supply point along the coast.

Three days later, the two returned to Qingzhou. This time, it took another half a month, and the weather became colder and colder.

Arriving in Qingzhou, Xiao Ming and Niu Ben separated outside the city, and he went straight back to the palace.

He never thought that when he just returned to the bedroom, a very fragrant scene suddenly appeared in front of him.