Hearing Li Zexuan's question, Yan Shaoning thought for a while and said, "Xiaoxuan, I think the most important part of your ball bearing is the steel ball between the inner and outer walls of the bearing. If the steel ball is not the same size or irregular in shape, then the ball bearing will be useless."
Hearing Yan Shaoning's analysis, Li Zexuan also admired him. This person was indeed an expert and could always see the key to the problem.
He cupped his fist and said, "Brother Shaoning is right. The size and quality of the steel ball are indeed very important."
Yan Shaoning nodded and continued, "This is where the problem lies. As far as I know, it's very difficult to make steel balls that are exactly the same size and shape with the current technology."
Li Zexuan suddenly realized that this was where the problem lay. With the current technology of the Tang Empire, it was as difficult to make a batch of steel balls of the same size and shape as the people in the 80s and 90s to make the ball on the tip of a ballpoint pen.
Without a complete industrial system, Li Zexuan also couldn't solve this problem. He couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Suddenly, Li Zexuan remembered that in addition to ball bearings, there were also roller bearings. Although they weren't as good as the former, they were still many times better than the current bearings of the Tang Empire.
"Brother Shaoning, since there's no way to make a batch of steel balls of the same size, I wonder if it's possible to make a batch of small iron rods of the same size with the current technology?" Li Zexuan asked.
"Of course, it's not difficult." Yan Shaoning nodded. The process of making iron rods was easier to control than steel balls.
Then there's no problem. Li Zexuan was a little happy when he heard this. He smiled and said, "Brother Shaoning, I have an idea. We can replace the steel balls in the ball bearing with small iron rods of the same size and then add some grease to increase lubrication. What do you think? "
Yan Shaoning closed his eyes and thought for a while. Then he opened his eyes and looked at Li Zexuan with a strange expression.
Li Zexuan was puzzled by his look. He touched his nose and said, "Brother Shaoning, what's wrong?"
Yan Shaoning sighed and said, "Xiaoxuan, you're really a monster. Why do you have such wonderful ideas one after another? In the past, I thought that I was extremely smart. Today, it's really infuriating to compare myself to others. I really want to break open your head and see what's inside. "
Li Zexuan laughed and said, "Don't worship me. I'm just a legend, haha!"
Yan Shaoning was speechless. Li Chengqian interrupted, "Shaoning, does that mean you can create it?"
Yan Shaoning nodded and said: "Your Highness, if we use this plan, we can indeed make it. Although it may not be as good as the ball bearings, compared to the bearings currently in use, this kind of roller bearing is still completely superior. As for the specific performance, we can only test it after it's built and installed in the car. "
Li Chengqian said excitedly, "That's good. Shaoning, you'll have to work hard for the next few days to make this thing. I'm looking forward to seeing how light and convenient my Tang Empire's carriages will be after installing this bearing."
Yan Shaoning replied, "Yes, Your Highness. When I get back, I'll have my father ask the supervising craftsmen to make a batch first."
Li Chengqian nodded and looked at Li Zexuan. He smiled and said, "Brother Li Zexuan, are you satisfied with the people I brought to you today?"
Li Zexuan laughed and said, "Satisfied, of course I'm satisfied. Brother Shaoning is not only skilled, but also straightforward. It's my fortune to have such a friend."
Yan Shaoning also laughed and said, "Haha, I'm also very happy to have a good friend like you, Xiaoxuan."
Li Zexuan also had the intention to rope in a technical talent like Yan Shaoning. He said, "Brother Shaoning, the Crown Prince and I have opened a Strange Interest Pavilion that specializes in selling rare items like scooters.
Moreover, I have a lot of other interesting things in my mind that I'll make and sell in the future. I wonder if Brother Shaoning is interested? "
Yan Shaoning slapped his thigh and agreed, "Of course I'm interested. I just don't know how to cooperate."
He wasn't very interested in making money. He was mainly interested in the other interesting things that Li Zexuan had mentioned. He wanted to see what other ideas Li Zexuan had in the future.
Li Zexuan explained, "Currently, the Crown Prince of the Strange Interest Pavilion owns 30% of the shares with two hundred strings of cash and his network of connections. I own 70% with two thousand strings of cash and the ideas in my mind.
If Brother Shaoning wants to join, you don't have to pay. I only need Brother Shaoning's skills. I can give Brother Shaoning 10% of the shares. What do you think, Brother Shaoning? "
Yan Shaoning was a little surprised when he heard that the Crown Prince only owned 30% of the shares. He secretly thought that Li Zexuan was really bold. Since the Crown Prince only owned 30% of the shares, then it was kind of Li Zexuan to give him 10%.
Moreover, he didn't have to pay. He would get dividends every year. He could also stay by Li Zexuan's side and see his creative ideas. Thinking about it this way, it was quite worth it.
Yan Shaoning nodded and agreed, "Okay, then let's cooperate happily in the future. We'll strive to make the Strange Interest Pavilion the best in Tang Dynasty!"
There was finally a technical backbone in the team. Moreover, Yan Shaoning's father was the Minister of Works. If he joined the team, they could borrow part of the research and development ability of the Works Supervisor. Li Zexuan breathed a sigh of relief and said,
"Okay, then the Crown Prince and I will be the chairman and vice-chairman of the Strange Interest Pavilion. I'll be in charge of the future development of the Strange Interest Pavilion. The Crown Prince can just sit there and wait to collect money. Brother Shaoning, you'll be the technical director of the Strange Interest Pavilion. You'll be in charge of technology and production."
Technical director? What was that? Why did it sound like a eunuch? Yan Shaoning frowned and said, "Can you change my position?"
Li Zexuan, "…"
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They chatted for a while. Seeing that it was getting late, the two of them got up and prepared to leave.
Li Zexuan suddenly remembered that there was one more thing that he didn't say, so he added,
"Brother Shaoning, I'm planning to sell the scooters in the first batch of goods in the Strange Interest Pavilion. However, we don't have a workshop yet. I wonder if you can commission the Works Supervisor to produce 300 of these scooters first. We can pay the wages and materials according to the market price."
Yan Shaoning nodded, "No problem, I'll go back and tell my father."
Apart from completing the tasks assigned by the higher-ups, the Works Supervisor would usually take on some private jobs to support the family. As long as it didn't affect the government's tasks, the higher-ups would turn a blind eye to it.
Li Zexuan said happily, "Then I'll leave it to you. However, we must have our own workshop in the future. If Brother Shaoning knows any familiar craftsmen, I can spend a lot of money to hire them."
Yan Shaoning nodded his head in agreement, "Mm, I'll take note of that in the future."
At this moment, Li Chengqian spoke up, "Brother Zexuan, there is something that I forgot to tell you. Today, I've given ten percent of the shares to Changle. In the future, she can be considered one of the shareholders of our Strange Interest Pavilion."
Li Zexuan was very fond of that clever and gentle little girl. Thinking it over, he said, "Since Her Imperial Highness the Princess wishes to become a shareholder, then I'll give ten percent of my shares to the Princess. There's no need to give it to the Crown Prince."
His father's words last night were reasonable. The Crown Prince represented the imperial family. If he only gave thirty percent of the shares, it would be hard to avoid gossip. Fortunately, he could use Princess Changle's name to give another ten percent of the shares. This way, as long as the Strange Interest Pavilion didn't take the initiative to court disaster, there would be no worries about its future.
Li Zexuan was somewhat surprised. He didn't expect Li Zexuan to be so generous today. However, it would be a waste if he didn't take advantage of this opportunity. Smiling, he said, "Then I'll thank Brother Zexuan for his good intentions on behalf of Changle."
"There's no need for Your Imperial Highness to be so courteous."
Since the matter had been settled, Li Chengqian and Yan Shaoning took their leave.
Li Zexuan inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. The Strange Interest Pavilion had finally taken shape.
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