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"Look at Qingwu, this pedal spinning wheel uses the pedal to drive the crank to rotate, and then the spindle and sheave can be moved, but the number of spindles is small and the efficiency is low. What I want is to change the pedal to hydraulic power, and use the Driven by the water wheel, the spinning wheel can be built bigger, and twenty or thirty spindles can be installed at a time, so the efficiency will be greatly improved. In the past, it was not bad for one person to spin two catties a day, but after the change, it can almost reach a hundred catties a day. .”

Meng Chuxi is currently doing the work of collecting silk. When the silk production increases, the silk received will cost hundreds of catties. If spinning manually, the workload is quite heavy, and although it uses water to turn a large spinning wheel, it can be completed in a few days. And it requires no human intervention at all.For the mulberry garden, it can definitely save a lot of expenses.

Zhou Qingwu imagined it for a while, and was immediately amazed. Then he thought of something, frowned and gestured suspiciously: If more than 30 spindles are used at one time, will the threads get entangled, and what should I do with the winding?

Zhou Qingwu's question was directly on the point. Meng Chuxi only knew the principles of later generations, and had never really seen the spinning wheel turned by water, so the details were naturally unclear.And Zhou Qingwu's question woke her up, and she was very happy: "We Qingwu is too smart, this is indeed a problem to be considered, I have to think about it, if I am afraid that it will be entangled, then just separate it, make something and separate them one by one Separate them, and then make a frame for winding yarn, let it be spun out and then wound."

She looked at the spinning wheel in front of her and muttered to herself, gesturing with her fingers in front of the threaded frame, meditating.

Zhou Qingwu looked at her fingers comparing there, suddenly a flash of inspiration flashed in her eyes, she stretched out her hand to pull Meng Chuxi down, and Meng Chuxi suddenly turned around and said, "I see."

The two looked at each other in surprise, then both laughed.

"You thought of it too?" Meng Chuxi asked Zhou Qingwu with an indescribable joy in his heart.

Zhou Qingwu smiled and nodded, motioning for her to speak first.

Meng Chuxi made a fork shape with his hand and placed it in front of the frame. Zhou Qingwu smiled more happily and nodded.

As long as a small fork is placed in front of the frame so that every strand of wire goes through the fork, it can be pulled to avoid entanglement.

"So do we have a good understanding?" Meng Chuxi smiled, then got up and pulled Zhou Qingwu out.

"Qingyang Town has enough water, there should be a place to set up a water wheel, and this spinning wheel is not small, I will try to make a smaller version before doing it. If it really works, I will Get someone to make a big spinning wheel. When it is finished, it can be used for spinning not only silk but also flax. Qingyang Town produces a lot of flax and can process it for others.” She said as she walked, quite excited.

Zhou Qingwu was also full of smiles when he was infected by her. After going out, she walked in front and pulled Meng Chuxi to the west.After about a cup of tea time, Meng Chuxi was brought near a mill, and behind it happened to be a waterwheel mill.

Meng Chuxi took a look. The water flow here is fast, and the terrain is high in the west and low in the east. The waterwheel works well, and it is indeed feasible.

Zhou Qingwu walked along the river with Meng Chuxi for a while, and smiled and gestured: We have to build a workshop by the river.

Meng Chuxi nodded in agreement, and then sighed: "Building workshops and spinning wheels is very expensive. I'm going to lose our savings again."

Zhou Qingwu pursed his lips and smiled, pointing to himself: I still have a dowry, and you will lose all of it.

Meng Chuxi laughed: "If Sister Wan finds out, she must scold me to death."

After finishing speaking, she lowered her head for a moment and then looked at Zhou Qingwu: "I seem to be able to toss too much, can you bear it?"

Zhou Qingwu blinked and nodded in agreement: Yes, only I can bear it, you can't find anyone else.

Meng Chuxi laughed loudly, and the two of them walked along. Meng Chuxi said that Zhou Qingwu was listening and planning what to do next.

Meng Chuxi asked Yan Qianxun's carpenter to find it, and made a small spinning wheel according to Meng Chuxi's request, and all the components were shrunk.After making it, Meng Chuxi excitedly took it to try, the transmission belt was rubbed with hemp rope.Driving the water wheel can indeed make the spindle and the winding frame move together. Zhou Qingwu tried it with silk. After adding the fork, not only will it not be messy, but the shape of the line is good, but the size of the thread wheel is not suitable, and the size needs to be adjusted.

Furthermore, the transmission of the hemp rope is not smooth enough, and there is a lot of friction, so it has to be ground with leather to reduce loss.After such research and continuous improvement, it is finally feasible.It took nearly seven days for Meng Chuxi to hand over the production task to this master.

Carpenter Tan was well-informed, so he could see the superiority of this spinning wheel at a glance, and he was amazed and praised repeatedly when he did it.

Meng Chuxi shook his head and said: "This thing is not practical. It is useless to a single family or a small workshop. Such a big one costs a lot, and there is not so much silk and linen to be spun at home, so we can use it."

This is another reason why the water-turning spinning wheel disappeared.

"This will definitely save a lot of trouble. Boss Meng's idea is really amazing." Although the blueprint she gave was not professional and a bit messy, he was full of praise after understanding it.

Such a big guy must be at least twenty feet long and six feet high, and it will take at least twenty days to complete the project.

Carpenter Tan pondered for a moment, and said truthfully, "This one is no smaller than your previous one, and it will take at least 20 days. Please forgive me, Boss Meng."

Meng Chuxi cupped her hands and smiled: "It's okay, we are not in a hurry for now, as long as we can make sure it can be done."

Carpenter Tan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Boss Meng, I can guarantee this."

Meng Chuxi nodded, and then smiled lightly: "I will tell Steward Yan about this matter personally, so Master Tan only needs to do his best to do it well."

Carpenter Tan was a little embarrassed by her seeing through his mind, and laughed a few times: "Okay, I won't worry about it. I will never tell this matter to a third person, Boss Meng, don't worry."

"Master Tan is serious. Butler Yan recommended you, so I can rest assured."

After sending Carpenter Tan away, Meng Chuxi slowly let out a sigh of relief that she was very happy to cooperate with Yan's family. She knew Yan Frame and Yan Qian's character, and she was a good partner.It's just that her brothers settle accounts clearly, she won't give up all the benefits, and she won't make wedding dresses for others. Mutual benefit is her principle.

After solving the current major issue, all that remains is to start raising spring silkworms.At present, the number of spring silkworms in Meng Chuxi's hands has increased by more than 100 leaves, and Luo Wu and the day laborers recruited this month are responsible for feeding them.

At the same time, Meng Chuxi also began to distribute the silkworm seeds screened last year to nearby silkworm growers. Because the silkworms were raised well in autumn last year, many people also raised silkworms. Meng Chuxi helped share some silkworm raising tips, which made the young The silkworm has a high survival rate and grows fast. Although some tricks were left behind, it did help a lot.

Luo Wu admired Meng Chuxi very much. Before Qiu Yuanzhen was around, he would tell silkworm farmers how to raise silkworms, but there was a price, and most of them were hidden.Because if the sericulture skills are too good, although the amount of silk increases, the price may not be high. If someone learns it and the scale of mulberry planting keeps up, he will not have an advantage.In fact, the benefits are not without, but businessmen value profits, and there is always a mentality that they don't want to do this free thing.

Luo Wu couldn't help asking Meng Chuxi: "My boss, you just teach them how to raise silkworms, and you don't get any benefits? Even if you make an agreement to pick mulberry leaves."

It is a good thing for individuals to improve sericulture technology and increase production, but it will have an impact on the price of the entire industry in the long run.

Meng Chuxi glanced at him and nodded: "Yes, I can think of these. But don't worry, there is a big vacancy for silk fabrics in Jiangning Mansion, and the current changes will do more good than harm. And once there are more silkworms, the demand for mulberry leaves will also increase. It is not troublesome for silkworm farmers to raise silkworms and silkworms, but if they want enough mulberry trees to raise silkworms, their own land can't handle it at all. They will never use arable land to grow mulberry. So even if I don't force them to buy mulberry, they will still Come.

Besides, the production of silk is large, and the price I charge is low. Even if the price of silk fabrics falls, I still earn more with small profits but quick turnover.What's more, it's not easy for them. Qingwu and I also came here in the same way. I hope they can get more income after working hard for a few months and live a better life. "

The bitter life she and Zhou Qingwu lived in the past is just a microcosm of the insignificance in this era. She was fortunate to be helped out by God, but there are thousands of people who will always struggle in that abyss without a daylight.The money she seeks is just to settle down, but if she can help others, she will never be stingy.

Luo Wu was stunned when he heard that, for a while he thought that Meng Chuxi had been giving their family preferential treatment, not only because of his ability, but also because his young boss was born with a compassionate heart.

Then he lowered his head slightly and said, "It's because Luo Wu is shallow, I know."

Meng Chuxi was a little surprised by his sudden reaction. After she realized it, she just smiled lightly. When she turned her head, she found that Zhou Qingwu, who was at home, was standing under a mulberry tree behind her, staring at her intently. There was a dimple of laughter.

Before Meng Chuxi had time to talk to Luo Wu, she walked over quickly: "Why are you here?"

Zhou Qingwu looked around and greeted Luo Wu before he gestured: It's almost dinner time, I'll take Wuwu to pick you up.

When she first arrived, she heard the conversation between Meng Chuxi and Luo Wu. For some reason, she felt a sense of pride and emotion in her heart. The person she likes has brains and plans, but he is a very kind person in his heart.

On the way back, Zhou Qingwu kept looking at Meng Chuxi, feeling the tenderness in her eyes, Meng Chuxi couldn't help laughing and said, "Why do you look at me like that?"

Zhou Qingwu blushed and shook his head: No, I just think Chuxi is very nice.

After the comparison, she lowered her head and smiled again, her cheeks still blushing, showing a different kind of coquettishness and shyness, looking at her like this, it was as if a little paw was scratching Meng Chuxi's heart.

"Fool. Always praise me like this, I will be proud."

Zhou Qingwu didn't return her, but just held her hand.

The silkworms they raised have already emerged, just in time for the first batch of young leaves in the mulberry garden. As she expected, her mulberry garden is well-maintained. The leaves are fresh and juicy, and they germinate earlier than ordinary mulberry trees. The first batch of early spring silkworms are many. The family needs to buy mulberry leaves from them, and the price of tender mulberry leaves is relatively high, which can be regarded as a preemptive opportunity.

Originally, I felt that funds were tight, but now I can turn around.That's why Meng Chuxi was in a particularly relaxed mood. Yesterday, the two of them had a rare half-day leisure, so they took Zhou Qingwu to go fishing, and they caught a mandarin fish.The ancients said that mandarin fish in peach blossoms and flowing water are fat, and mandarin fish is the best in this season. Meng Chuxi thought that he could cook delicious dishes for the little girl when he went home.

"Have you figured out how to eat that mandarin fish?" Meng Chuxi couldn't help laughing when she thought that the little girl cried out when she caught mandarin fish yesterday.

Zhou Qingwu raised his head, thought for a while and shook his head, pointing to Meng Chuxi: You cook for me, you choose.

After pointing at her, she laughed, and Meng Chuxi couldn't help laughing: "It's terrible, I will give orders. Sure enough, it's different after getting married. I used to stop me from doing it, but now I'm married and come home, so I have the confidence."

Zhou Qingwu was teased by her and kept laughing, his cheeks flushed slightly, but he still nodded his head pretendingly, and said: You can't run away now.

Meng Chuxi sighed: "I don't know how to cherish it when I get it, but whoever told me that I belong to you, I can only accept my fate."

What she said was low and close, and Zhou Qingwu's ears felt hot when he heard the sentence "It's all yours", and he just went away shy for a while.After a while she blushed and gestured: I am yours too.

Meng Chuxi's heart warmed up. Although she didn't want Zhou Qingwu, she already had a physical relationship. She really was, and it could only be hers.

The corners of her mouth raised slightly, she sideways smiled and said, "Then I'll go back and make squirrel mandarin fish for my Qingwu, okay?"

It was another dish name that Zhou Qingwu had never heard of before, but it sounded very powerful, but Zhou Qingwu was very puzzled, and gestured: We want to catch squirrels?

This is too difficult, squirrels are extremely flexible, where do they go to catch them?And I have never heard of eating squirrels!

Meng Chuxi couldn't help laughing, scraped the tip of her nose, and said dotingly: "Don't catch her, my sister will turn you into a squirrel."

Zhou Qingwu was extremely embarrassed. She used to feel embarrassed when she heard Meng Chuxi call her sister, but now Meng Chuxi prefers to tease her with her sister when the two of them are on the couch.No, when he bullied her ruthlessly, knowing that he couldn't speak, he insisted on calling her sister. Thinking of that scene, Zhou Qingwu's face turned red and his body became hot.