Chapter 616 - 310 Efficacy_1
In the western suburbs of Capital City, within the boundaries of Xijin County, not far from the foot of Jiufeng Ridge, there is a dense forest. Within the forest, there is a factory surrounded by high walls. Atop the high walls are fragments of broken glass, and the sounds of barking dogs can be heard from within the compound.
Nowadays, this place has caught the attention of many.
This is the first glass factory of the Great Qian Kingdom, known as the Dingming Glass Factory.
The factory commenced production in early April and has been selling its glass products in Capital City and all over the country ever since.
Since the glass factory began operations, many have tried to discover how glass is manufactured, including several princes and many powerful families.
However, the glass factory is heavily guarded, with no one allowed to approach within two li. Furthermore, those who make the glass never come out, and the trade of the glass is conducted in several warehouses just outside the forest...
The factory is managed by Steward Li, who was sent by Prince Ning, with Huang Tie as the deputy manager. Jack oversees the technical aspects, while Butler Qin from Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop is in charge of accounting, and Wong Yong, the son of Wong Shou, manages production. The managers and guards for procurement and security are also appointed by Prince Ning.
In short, the top management of the factory consists of Prince Ning’s and the Qian family’s trusted aides, and the key craftsmen are also people sent by Prince Ning.
Since factory personnel are not permitted to leave for three years, to accommodate the lives of the top executives and their spouses, family housing has been built within the factory premises. As a result, only Pan Ying and the concubine of Steward Li have moved in. Pan Ying has also taken up a minor official position, responsible for managing a dozen women who cook and do laundry.
After the manufacture of the glass, it is stored in the inner warehouse just outside the back door of the glass factory and then transported by a designated person from the inner warehouse to the outer warehouse beyond the forest. The responsibility of carrying glass to the inner warehouse lies with Li Ah Cai. During the handover, guards watch over the process, ensuring that no one speaks or exchanges items.