allonlinenovel Chapter 215 Technological Development
Chapter 215 Technological Development
At the same time, the technological evolution of the Tang Dynasty was booming at an unprecedented rate, like a dazzling star shining in the vast sky of history. In this surging and unstoppable wave of technology, there was a figure that was particularly eye-catching, like a dawn that broke through the darkness, and that was Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao, a man who seems to come from an unknown and mysterious land, is full of modern knowledge and unique insights that transcend his time. He has devoted himself to the vast and vibrant land of Datang without hesitation, and is determined to bring about a shocking and earth-shaking change. He is like a wise and extraordinary messenger, holding the sacred fire of science and technology, and firmly embarking on the long journey of lighting up Datang and moving it towards prosperity.
In the vast world of agriculture, Lin Xiao took the lead in introducing a series of innovative technologies that subvert tradition. In the past, the hardworking farmers of the Tang Dynasty relied on ancient and traditional canals and slightly simple water wheels for irrigation, which was not only extremely inefficient, but also often difficult to ensure that every inch of farmland could be evenly and adequately nourished with water. Lin Xiao cleverly borrowed the exquisite principles of modern drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation, and carefully conceived and designed a set of ingenious pipe systems. These pipes are made of carefully fired and polished clay, with amazing sealing and extraordinary durability. Through careful planning, he successfully introduced the surging water source of the distant river into the vast farmland, and then through those small and precise nozzles and drippers, the precious water was evenly and delicately sprinkled on every inch of fertile land. This groundbreaking move has brought about a dramatic improvement in the irrigation efficiency of farmland, and water resources have been fully utilized as never before. The land that was once dry, barren and lifeless is now miraculously full of vitality, as if it had been given new life.
Not only that, Lin Xiao also took the trouble to bring in the carefully improved varieties of crops. He deeply understood that high-quality seeds were the key to agricultural harvest. So, regardless of the dangers of the road, he crossed mountains and ridges, traveled long distances, and searched for high-quality germplasm resources everywhere. After countless days and nights of hard work, he finally succeeded in collecting some precious seeds with high yield characteristics and strong resistance to diseases and pests. Under his enthusiastic and careful cultivation and unremitting promotion, these excellent varieties gradually took root and thrived in the vast land of Datang. Among them, there is a new type of rice variety that attracts attention. Its plant shape is compact, the rice ears are large and full, the grains are numerous, and the maturity period is greatly shortened compared to traditional varieties. After the farmers planted this kind of rice with expectation and hope, the grain output saw a surprisingly large increase. The originally empty granaries gradually became full and abundant. People no longer had to worry about food and clothing for three meals a day, and their faces were filled with smiles of happiness and satisfaction.
In the vast field of industry, Lin Xiao's outstanding contribution should not be underestimated. He keenly realized that although the handicraft industry in Datang had been quite developed in the past, there were still many defects and deficiencies in key aspects such as production efficiency and quality control that were difficult to ignore. In order to completely reverse this backward situation, he first made drastic and in-depth improvements to the traditional iron smelting process. In the past, Datang blacksmiths mainly relied on charcoal as an indispensable fuel. However, since the temperature provided by charcoal was difficult to reach the ideal height, the quality of the smelted iron products was uneven and uneven. Lin Xiao boldly introduced abundant coal as a more efficient alternative fuel, and ingeniously designed a novel blast device, which greatly increased the hot temperature inside the furnace. At the same time, he also pioneered the use of advanced mold casting methods, making the ironware produced more uniform in specifications and more stable and reliable in quality. These significant improvement measures not only significantly increased the output of ironware and greatly improved production efficiency, but also greatly reduced production costs, making the Tang Dynasty's ironware shine more brightly in the fiercely competitive market and demonstrating unparalleled strong competitiveness.
In addition to his remarkable breakthroughs in iron smelting, Lin Xiao also set off a far-reaching wave of innovation in the textile industry. He drew inspiration from the rich and diverse wisdom of modern textile technology and carefully designed a new loom with an exquisite structure. This loom cleverly used foot pedals and connecting rods to greatly improve the efficiency of weaving. In addition, he actively introduced innovative and improved methods of dyeing technology, and cleverly used some new natural dyes and chemical auxiliaries to make textiles more bright and eye-catching, long-lasting and charming colors, and the patterns became more exquisite and rich. Because of this, Datang's textiles were highly sought after and favored in the vast domestic and foreign markets, and quickly became one of the most important fist commodities in Datang's export trade, adding strong impetus to Datang's economic prosperity.
However, Lin Xiao's road to technology introduction was not smooth and without obstacles. In the arduous process of vigorously promoting these new technologies, he encountered countless difficulties and obstacles. Some conservative and traditional craftsmen and farmers were deeply skeptical of the new methods he brought. In their eyes, these unprecedented new gadgets seemed to violate the ancient rules handed down by their ancestors and might even bring unpredictable ominous signs. There were also some short-sighted and selfish local officials who, in order to narrowly maintain their own vested interests, made things difficult for Lin Xiao's reform measures and obstructed them, and even tried to use various means to expel him from this inherent territory that they believed could not be challenged.
Despite facing such a complex and difficult situation, Lin Xiao never flinched or wavered. He knew that the progress of science and technology was not achieved overnight. It took enough time to breed and cultivate with patience. More importantly, people had to fundamentally change their old ideas. In order to completely eliminate the doubts in people's hearts, he personally went to the fields and workshops to demonstrate the detailed operation methods and incomparable advantages of the new technology to farmers and craftsmen with great patience and enthusiasm. With his tangible and remarkable achievements, he let everyone witness the shocking changes brought about by the new technology. At the same time, he also actively sought the firm support of the top officials of the court. By explaining to the emperor and the ministers the immeasurable importance of scientific and technological progress to the prosperity of the country, he finally succeeded in gaining the high recognition and strong support of the court with his firm belief and excellent eloquence.
With Lin Xiao's persistent and unwavering efforts, Datang's scientific and technological progress has achieved remarkable results that have attracted worldwide attention. The continuous bumper harvests of agriculture have made the country's food reserves increasingly sufficient, and the people's living standards have risen steadily, making them prosperous and healthy. The vigorous development of industry has brought the country a steady stream of extremely rich fiscal revenue, greatly enhancing the country's comprehensive strength. Datang's prosperity is like a shining beacon, attracting envoys from neighboring countries to come and learn from it. Datang's status and influence on the international stage are increasing day by day.
On a beautiful day with a clear blue sky and a gentle breeze, the emperor held a banquet in the magnificent palace and solemnly invited Lin Xiao to attend. At the banquet, the emperor, with full appreciation and admiration, highly praised Lin Xiao's great achievements and generously bestowed him with extremely generous rewards. Lin Xiao, as always, maintained a humble and gentle attitude, respectfully accepted the emperor's reward, and sincerely stated that everything he did was for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and the happiness and well-being of the people, and his words showed his loyalty and responsibility.
However, Lin Xiao did not become complacent or stagnant because of this. He knows better than anyone that the progress of science and technology is endless, and Datang still has a long way to go in the pursuit of excellence. In the days to come, he will continue to devote himself wholeheartedly to the in-depth research and extensive promotion of science and technology, and with unswerving determination and indomitable perseverance, continue to contribute his wisdom and strength to the glorious future of Datang, and write a more magnificent and glorious chapter.