Just being a dark elf in Warhammer

When Dacus stepped into a running textile mill, he was immediately surrounded by the overwhelming mechanical roar. The air was filled with fine cotton dust, like a layer of mist covering the entire factory. Light came in from the high skylight, slanting on the huge looms and spinning machines. Countless tiny fibers floated in the light column, like some kind of never-ending life swimming in the air.

The stone bricks trembled slightly under the vibration of the machinery, and the whole building was breathing rhythmically. Every brick, every beam and column seemed to be bearing the pressure of the machine and moving with the rotation of the water wheel.

"Steam engines don't seem to be necessary here?" He didn't enter immediately, but blocked the door, paused for a moment, trying to get used to the sudden increase in noise.

In the 19th century, textile mills driven by water power were an important part of the early industrial revolution. Such textile mills must be located by the river, using water wheels or turbines to convert the kinetic energy of water flow into mechanical power to drive complex machine systems.

Aishriel is similar to this. A huge water wheel will be fixed on one side of the building, and the river water will flow through the aqueduct to drive the wheel to rotate. Every rotation of the water wheel will emit a low, continuous roar, and the power will be transmitted to the entire factory through the gear system, driving the long shaft across the ceiling.

These shafts are connected to belts, extending to various looms, spinning machines and other equipment, driving every machine in the factory, giving the entire factory uninterrupted vitality.

When he officially entered the factory, his ears just caught a faint sound of sucking cold air behind him. He didn't need to look back to know that the sound was made by Ai Niel and Aslai, as well as the red dragons.

There is a factory area to the north of Chapeyuto, but the form is more primitive, whether it is glass production or canned food production. There is no assembly line, no automatic bottle blowing machine. But it's different here, the grade has risen immediately, and it is a fully mechanized mode.

For the elves and red dragons who saw this scene for the first time, it was undoubtedly shocking. The factory full of roars was undoubtedly a strange and shocking world. Ai Niel and Aslai, who came from the forest, have always been accompanied by nature and magic, and the red dragon is more familiar with the pure expression of fire and power, but the power here is completely different. It is a cold and precise mechanized power.

The factory is full of mechanical rhythms. Huge automatic mule spinning machines are busy shuttling among the yarns. Accompanied by a low mechanical roar, the huge main shaft rotates slowly, and the various parts of the machine work synchronously.

He stopped and quietly observed the process.

Every movement of the automatic mule spinning machine is amazingly precise. Driven by the spindle frame, the rows of spindles move forward in an orderly manner, stretching the yarn to the extreme, and then quickly move in the opposite direction, twisting the yarn tightly on the spindle. Countless yarns draw slender arcs in the air, like invisible hands weaving quickly in the air.

"Are these machines...really driven by water flow?" Talos asked in a low voice, with an uncontrollable awe in his voice.

The world of Ainir and Asrai is based on nature and focuses on harmonious coexistence with nature. Here, they saw another understanding and application of power by Druki. This cold and ruthless machine can infinitely replicate labor and efficiency, without fatigue or rest.

"Yes, the power of water flow can be continuously converted into mechanical power. This is the power of industry!" Dacus nodded slightly, and his eyes never left the huge machine when he spoke.

The red dragons led by Modax stood not far away, watching this scene quietly. They did not speak, but there was a deep thought flashing in their dragon eyes. This was a power they had never understood, an infinite power achieved through precise calculations and mechanical collaboration.

The operation of the machine was accompanied by the movement of the spindle frame, making a rhythmic click and swishing sound of yarn friction. Every time the spindle frame moved forward, the yarn would be stretched, and every time it retreated, the yarn would be tightly entangled. The spindles rotate rapidly on a fixed track, like a dance that never stops.

Two Druki women workers, who wrapped their hair with cloth, stood in front of the machine, holding tools in their hands, ready to deal with yarn breakage or machine failure at any time. Her movements were quick and skillful, as if she had become symbiotic with the machine. They monitored the operation of the machine, and the machine produced cotton yarn with an efficiency countless times higher than that of manual labor, outputting a large number of finished products.

Spinning machines and looms are two different things. Spinning machines are devices used to convert fibers such as cotton, wool, and silk into yarn or thread. Looms are devices that turn yarn or thread into fabrics, interweaving longitudinal and transverse threads to form textiles that can be worn on the body.

The layout of the Asheril factory is very reasonable. The factory closest to the cotton field cleans and combs the cotton. After the natural fibers are twisted into thin yarns through the carding machine, part of them are packaged and shipped to Nagaros, while the other part is shipped to the factory where Dakus is now for spinning.

"What you saw is just the beginning." Dacus looked at it for a moment, shrugged, turned around and said with a smile.

"This... has no soul?" Kerillian wanted to say something, but she didn't know how to express it.

"You are right, there is no soul."

Darkius knew what Kerillian was saying. It was nothing more than that this kind of industrial production had no soul, just like a fine carpet. The hand-woven one and the machine-woven one looked the same, but they were different when you looked closely. It was not the difference in weaving craftsmanship and materials, but something else, like the sweater knitted by my mother and the sweater bought in the mall.

"If you think of needs as the pyramid you have seen, what are the needs at the bottom?" He threw out a topic with a resounding voice.

"Food, clothes, rest and sex?" Whitney climbed up step by step from the bottom. When Darkius said this, she understood.

"I think so too. These are all to meet basic needs and to maintain individual survival. What about the next level?"

"Safety?" In the roaring and silent atmosphere, Talos responded.

"Personal safety, work, health, property, to ensure safety and stability, and to be free from fear and threats. Above that, there are respect needs, love and belonging, and self-realization, but these are growth needs. The two layers below are missing needs, which are indispensable. Only by solving the two layers below can the needs above be built. It is soulless, but as rulers, we must ensure that the people under our rule have clothes to wear and cloth to use, right? You haven't been to Naggaroth yet, and you don't know it. You will know it when you go there."

Dakwus said, with his hands behind his back, and left, leaving a back view to the elves and red dragons.

Kerillian was silent. She looked at the machines that kept running, as if every yarn was extending and twisting in the mechanical indifferent rhythm, and the emotionless movement made her feel inexplicably lost. In Athel Loren, creation is an act of blending with nature, full of life and emotion. Although these machines in front of him are efficient, they are ruthless and indifferent, as if consuming something invisible.

"You have to admit that he is right. People like me who have climbed up from the bottom know best what the most basic needs are. Without clothes and food, what's the use of having a soul?" Whitney said, and followed Dacus's footsteps.

"Yes, Dacus's hierarchy of needs theory, his logic is impeccable. If even these basic needs cannot be met, how can we talk about dignity and self-realization?" Tolandil nodded after thinking for a moment. He used to wander around Lauren Lauren every day and knew the importance of safety.

The next few factories were also used for spinning spindles, but the machines were placed there covered with canvas and not started.

Dacus didn't say anything, but continued walking. He didn't ask questions like why it didn't start. This problem had been discussed before. There were still not enough cotton fields, and they didn't cover the entire province of Asheril, so there was no need to start the machines.

He couldn't transfer the skin lizards in the rain forest in the north to grow cotton, otherwise the lizardman society would be paralyzed. To put it bluntly, there are not enough people. The output can only increase gradually over time. Moreover, after a field visit, the sea island cotton cannot meet the current needs.

"I brought back eighty Val priests from Elsing Alvin. They are now in the north. After the things in the north are over, I will assign twenty to you."

Whitney's face showed surprise. Although she had never communicated with Val priests before, she knew the value of Val priests. It is great to have the assistance of Val priests. She can get rid of the production and devote herself to design, learning and management. Val priests can also optimize her design.

"You have to promise me to take good care of them and meet their needs." Dacus stretched out his hand and interrupted Whitney who was about to say something, and said in a serious tone. After seeing Whitney nod seriously, he continued, "With them as the backbone, select some good seedlings from the children for cultivation, one in the south and one in the north at the same time. By the way, after a while, the sorted factory management measures will be sent over, and you can see if there is anything that needs to be modified at that time."

Just as he thought before when he was still in Ashirel, after the emergence of the automatic mule spinning machine, there was a lack of power looms that could achieve matching production. But he was not worried at all. The principles of spinning machines and looms were partly universal. He believed that Whitney would be able to figure it out soon, and Whitney did figure it out.

He stood beside the loom and carefully observed the movements of the women workers.

The women workers' fingers seemed to be dancing with the machines, and every movement was precise and fast, with almost no extra pauses. The spinning mill was filled with rapid clicks and clicks, and the huge shuttle shuttled back and forth at an astonishing speed, as if to catch up with time itself. The yarn driven by the shuttle was rapidly entangled between each shuttle and woven into part of the cloth.

The women workers lowered their heads and looked focused. Whenever the yarn broke, they almost subconsciously reached out their hands, deftly picked up the broken thread with their fingers, skillfully tied the knot, and continued to operate. The pedaling sound seemed to be the heartbeat of the loom. Their feet stepped on the pedals, repeatedly and rhythmically, pushing the shuttle to shuttle quickly between the yarns, and each drop pushed the yarn tightly and compacted it.

The operation process of the loom itself fascinated Dacus. When the pedal was pressed, the yarn rack on one side rose, dividing the bundle into two layers, forming a warp tunnel, and the shuttle flew through them like an arrow at this moment, sliding from one side to the other, and passing through these yarns with the weft yarn.

Then, the upper rod of the loom fell, pressing the weft yarn tightly into the cloth, making it tightly combined. Then, the women workers gently pulled the lever arm to prepare the loom for the next shuttle to shuttle. This process repeats itself, never stopping.

He also noticed that there were a group of children in the factory. The children's hands and feet were dexterous in operating in the narrow gaps, as if they were born for this narrow environment. Whenever the yarn got stuck, or the shuttle mistakenly veered off course, the children quickly slipped into the gaps in the loom and readjusted it with their tiny fingers.

He did not frown slightly, nor did he have a trace of displeasure in his eyes, nor did he accuse these children of not spending their childhood in this environment, but should be running in the sunshine. Because these children are not elves...

He gently brushed a piece of cloth that had been woven. The cloth was rough and warm, which was the heat of the machine. The fabric is as tough as the machine itself, soulless yet powerful. At the moment, he doesn't care about beauty and art. He only cares about production and efficiency, so that all Druchi can have the most basic clothes. Delicacy and emotion will be a matter of the future.

Then, he picked up another piece of cloth and looked at it carefully. The cloth in his hand was made of plain weave, the most basic fabric structure. The crisscrossed yarns were firmly buckled together at each intersection, forming a kind of Simple and symmetrical pattern. The fabric is thin and even, with a natural luster. The color is as white as snow, as if it reflects the cotton fields under the sun. It feels smooth and has a delicate touch.

"We could do better, I needed a stronger fabric, one that would provide more stretch and durability."

Whitney was stunned for a moment, she didn't understand what Darkus meant.

Darkus glanced at Whitney, then picked up the chalk next to him and lightly drew a few strokes on the fabric in his hand.

"Look here, this is not plain weave, this is twill. The yarns are no longer simply criss-crossed, but present an oblique angle. Each warp and weft moves slightly when interlaced, forming diagonal lines. "The texture." He drew as he spoke, and the pen tip drew a slanted line on the fabric, and then continued to draw more parallel slanted lines along this line, gradually interweaving into a regular grid.

"The fabric woven in this way is stronger and more elastic than plain weave, and has stronger wear resistance and tear resistance." He paused, pointing to the pattern on the fabric and continued to explain.

"Adjust the settings of the machine so that the shuttle no longer simply shuttles back and forth, but interweaves the yarn in a diagonal path. I can do it, but it will take some time." Whitney nodded slightly, with an eagerness to try in her eyes. look. She had begun to imagine how the textile machines in the factory could be adapted to produce the twill.

"I believe in you, this will be a step for us to take the future, and a step for this factory to reach a new height." Darkus raised his head and said softly while looking through the factory window and looking into the distance. sky.

In his opinion, there is no need to put the steam engine into use immediately. Water power can take over. The most urgent thing now is the emergence of cotton twill technology. When cotton twill technology appeared, it was a miracle. Military uniforms, jeans, work clothes, shoes, etc. all require such technology.

He can't calculate now and can't show off his best rodeo. He has to wait for Master Wu to improve the sea island cotton. After improvements are made, things will be easier to handle. He will be able to calculate the cotton output. After that, it will be easier to handle. He can just fill in the data and make surplus and inventory.

Next, branching begins.

The positioning of Ashrel Textile Factory is to manufacture relatively thin cotton fabrics, which are suitable for clothes, woolen blankets, shoes, sails, tarpaulins, tents, sacks, etc. suitable for the Ashrel environment. The woven fabrics need further processing. Processed, dyed, coated and finally cut and sewn.

Clothes that need to be worn in Nagaroth, such as cotton-padded jackets, Kaitans, cotton shoes, felt shoes, and gloves, will be processed in Nagarund, but the framework of Nagarund has not yet been established.

"Okay! Very good, very good! Don't worry, I will take care of your affairs for you. In addition, if you have any other needs, please tell me and I will do my best!"

After inspecting the dyeing and coating factory, Darkus looked at the scene in front of him and made a political promise to Whitney that the Druchs could only hope to achieve.

Without him, Whitney built a sewing machine consisting of three parts: machine head, platen and frame. Although there were only a few machines, it was undoubtedly a transcendent era. The machine is much faster than the manual. The machine can perform 640 stitches per minute, while the manual only has 23 stitches per minute. It takes about six and a half hours to make a calico dress by hand versus less than an hour by machine, and the advent of the sewing machine revolutionized the clothing industry.

In addition to time, keyhole thread makes the textile stronger and even if the thread breaks, the entire thread will not unravel.

After he walked into the sewing machine, he took a careful look at the fabric and stitches on the operating table, and then asked the female worker Drucci, who was a little confused in her seat, to come down. Once he is seated, fine-tune the machine head so that the needle is at the right distance from the fabric. Then, he gently turned the flywheel of the sewing machine with his hand, stepped on it, and the machine immediately made a slight buzzing sound. As the needle began to pierce up and down rhythmically, the fine lines quickly sewn the fabric together.

He quickly found the feeling and steadily controlled the strength of the pedal and adjusted the speed of the machine head to ensure that each stitch passed through the fabric accurately. The sewing machine was running rapidly, making a rapid clicking sound, and the shuttle and needle and thread cooperated as smoothly as a dance.

In just a few minutes, a simple piece of fabric was neatly sewn. Darkus stopped pedaling and checked the lines carefully. The keyhole thread was dense and firm, and even if he pulled hard, the thread would not loosen.

The surrounding Asrai stared at the piece of cloth with amazement in their eyes. At this moment, they were deeply attracted by the beauty of this highly efficient machine. The red dragons talked in a low voice, discussing the magic of this machine.

Dakuus nodded with satisfaction, then picked up the cloth in his hand and cut it deftly. Then, he selected a piece of fabric from the pile of fabric next to him, put the fabric under the sewing machine, and started the machine again. This time, his sewing technique was more precise and his movements were smoother.

A few minutes later, with the last stitch completed, he picked up the finished product from the sewing machine. A simple and functional item appeared in front of everyone, an item similar to a sleeve. Although the design is simple, the structure is extremely practical. The outer layer is made of soft fabric, and the inner layer is reinforced with lining cloth to protect the arms from wear and tear, which is especially suitable for female workers in the factory.

"What is this?"

"Sleeves. Workers who operate machines for a long time in factories often get their arms injured due to wear and tear or collision. This kind of sleeves can not only protect their skin, but also reduce fatigue from long-term work. And it can be used not only in factories, but also in many places. With the emergence and popularization of sewing machines, similar innovative products will continue to appear."

After saying that, he handed the sleeves to Whitney. He did not hand the sleeves to the female worker. This was not good. Maybe she could sell them for money or pass them down to her family, but before that, the female worker's life would be in danger.

Before leaving Ashiril last time, he gave Whitney a task to make some shoe samples. This was also one of the issues he was concerned about and urgently needed to solve.

The importance of shoes is self-evident, whether they are military or civilian.

He chose 3 pairs of boots. The first one was the French chicken bm65, a famous military boot that can be seen everywhere from Al to Indochina, from Paris to Africa. Known for its durability and adaptability to harsh terrain, it is made of full-grain leather and comes with an attached leggings design. It is comfortable and designed to provide better foot support and stability, especially suitable for long-distance marches and rugged terrain.

He is holding a black BM65, which is more suitable for the characteristics of elves. The toe is pointed and bulging, fitting the high foot surface unique to the elves. The shape is elegant but practical, and can be covered by shoe armor. A complete piece of leather from head to toe, the upper and leggings are integrated into a streamlined design that is more in line with the aesthetics of the elves. The leather is not hard and does not need to be run-in.

The sole of the boot is made of rubber, which is carefully hand-rubbed by Whitney through advanced alchemy. It not only has excellent anti-slip effect, but also can maintain stability on various terrains.

"Try it, put it on." Daxus signaled the elves to change their original boots.

Except for Watt, who was leaning on a stick, the elves took off their traditional boots with some hesitation and put on the black BM65. As soon as they put them on, they felt the unprecedented comfort. The uppers fit their insteps tightly, but there was no sense of oppression. The rubber soles were soft but supportive, as if every step could blend into the ground.

"How does it feel?" He looked at the various shoelaces and shook his head helplessly, then asked.

"It's much better than I thought. The flexibility and support are perfect. I feel a kind of rebound every step I take." Maranul gently moved his toes and raised his eyebrows slightly.

"This shoe is really tailor-made for our feet, especially the high-foot design, which fits very well. There should be no more foot rubbing during long marches." Dorian commented sharply.

"Not only is it comfortable, its design also takes into account flexibility and durability in combat. Wearing it, the speed and agility of the warrior will not be affected at all." Whitney smiled proudly. She had prepared and tested this batch of samples for many years, and there was no reason why it wouldn't work.

After trying to walk around, Franais looked at Dacus.

"This boot is not suitable for extreme cold climates. Comprehensive tests will be conducted later. If there are no problems, it will be equipped to the garrison and navy of Asherel." Dacus shook his head as if he knew what Flanais was saying.

He was not crazy enough to equip the Nagaros's Duruchi with this boot. What about feet? He positioned this military shoe very accurately, that is, it is used in tropical and temperate zones, and is adapted to environments such as rainforests, oceans, and deserts.

First, wear it for the garrison of Asherel, and then wait... wait for the appearance of artificial leather. There is no way. According to his calculations, this boot has at least two million pairs of bases. Where can I get so much real leather?

Artificial leather is called leather, but in fact the base material is polyester fiber or cotton cloth, and then the coating layer is made, that is, PVC and PU, and these synthetic resin materials are evenly applied to the base material through a solution or paste. Heat curing, embossing and texture treatment, coloring and finishing, and then artificial leather appears.

After the twill technology is pointed out, the artificial leather technology will be pointed out.

He didn't understand military affairs, but he knew that soldiers must have a pair of good shoes and socks for long-distance marches. He planned to start mass-producing this pair of military boots and matching socks when the attack was about to begin. He wanted to ensure that all the Duruchi soldiers who set foot on Ulthuan would be equipped with this pair of military boots and socks, and have enough inventory for replacement.

"Try another one." After discussing for a while, seeing that it was almost done, Daxus pointed to the black waterproof oilskin military boots on the other side.

In the words of the prologue of "Union Inventions: An Intellectual History of Invention, 1917-1991": Tarpaulin was the savior of the Union army, a cheap, durable cotton fabric whose mass production put thousands of soldiers in shoes and boots. . On the other hand, it was a punishment: oilcloth boots were heavy, uncomfortable, and from an aesthetic point of view it was difficult to find anything uglier than oilcloth boots. Nonetheless, the history of the invention of tarpaulins and the techniques used to produce them deserve a chapter of their own.

This comment is accurate. The elves wearing bm65 were either surrounding, commenting, or holding it, but they didn't think of changing into tarpaulin military boots.

In the early 1930s, the alliance faced logistical difficulties. Although there was no large-scale military expansion at this time, the army's supply of ammunition, cloth, and military shoes and boots could not meet the requirements. In terms of shoes and boots, on the one hand, the supply is insufficient, and on the other hand, the waterproof performance and lifespan are insufficient. R\u0026D researchers are forced to look for materials that are cheaper than leather and more suitable for mass production, and then... they launched Maozi's traditional art skills ,archeology!

They found the tarpaulin invented by Pomotsev in the archives. As for who Mikhail Pomotsev is...

Inspired by the inspiration and technological progress, the R\u0026D personnel developed a new type of waterproof tarpaulin and subsequently distributed it, but the performance was not good. In the extremely cold environment of the country of thousands of lakes, waterproof tarpaulin military boots are not only heavy, but also very easy to freeze and crack. damaged, and then the project was stopped.

To put it bluntly, the main components of waterproof tarpaulin military boots are rubber and canvas, as well as some animal fats, tar and other auxiliary materials. Although it is cheap, waterproof, and suitable for humid and cold environments in spring and autumn, it is relatively heavy and not resistant to freezing.

But soon, another turning point came, and the Great Patriotic War broke out. The supply of leather materials suddenly became tight, and the research and development of new waterproof tarpaulin military boots had to be carried out immediately.

The new military boots adopt a two-section structure. The upper part is made of waterproof tarpaulin, and the part below the ankle is made of leather material. The connecting parts are spliced ​​with needle and thread, so they are ugly, and the bottom is a hard rubber sole. The large area of ​​waterproof tarpaulin used in the upper part can reduce costs, and the use of leather materials in the lower part can improve strength and extend service life.

Soon, this military boot became the standard equipment of the alliance. According to the official statement of the alliance, approximately 10 million pairs of these military boots were produced, saving billions of square meters of upper leather and thousands of tons of sole leather, and winning the The war made an important contribution.

Then I kept wearing it, wearing it, wearing it until...

Although it was cheap and practical, the soldiers of the Alliance did not like these military boots at all, and the criticism continued until after the disintegration. During the Great Patriotic War, if they had the chance, they would wear very sturdy Toko boots made of genuine leather with horseshoes on the heels and 33 nails on the soles.

But these are not important to Darkus. What he wants now is cheapness, practicality, mass production, and some wear. Although these military boots cannot be worn in extremely cold environments, they can be worn with various foot wraps in other environments. No problem.

If it was not breathable and could cause foot infection, he would have no choice but to provide the soldiers with more foot wraps and pay attention to their daily maintenance. He doesn't worry about trench footing, because these military boots are waterproof, and there is no rainy season in Nagaros in spring and autumn, so there will be no mud.

He had agreed with Malekith before that he would pull the soldiers stationed in Nagarond out for training during the summer, which meant long-distance marches. In addition to training the soldiers, let the officers and staff have an idea of ​​the marching speed of the soldiers. Don't wait until they set foot on Ulthuan.

In the winter, just squat in the military camp, don't do any fancy things to strengthen your will, and you don't have that much equipment. He didn't want to see a long-distance march in winter and a large-scale attrition.

In his positioning, these military boots were worn by Druchi soldiers during summer training, giving them a sense of déjà vu while practicing with sandbags tied to them. They can also be used as backup shoes when you set foot on Ulthuan.

At other times, wear woolen big-toe shoes. The design of these shoes is simple and thick. The toe is usually thickened to prevent impact or injury, hence the name big-toe shoes. The shoes are lined with wool or cashmere for warmth and are thick. The rubber sole provides better wear resistance and anti-slip effect.

Wear felt shoes at the garrison in the north near the Chaos Wasteland.

Darkus looked at the hesitating elves and suddenly thought of a joke. He was wearing a military coat from the Napoleonic War, carrying a sack bag from the Crimean War, and high boots from World War II, sitting in the most recent position. Advanced infantry fighting vehicles, this is the Alliance Army in the Cold War era.

His situation is not much better. He is wearing equipment from various periods and fighting a cold war. (End of chapter)