1, arsenal and weapons production
Zuo established several arsenals in Hubei, Hunan and Sichuan, mainly producing firearms, ammunition, ordnance and other military equipment. These arsenals have adopted modern production technology and management methods, which have improved the quality and output of military equipment.
2, ordnance manufacturing and improvement
Left attaches importance to the manufacture and improvement of ordnance. He set up Hunan Ordnance Bureau in Hunan to be responsible for the manufacture and improvement of ordnance. He introduced western military technology and mechanical manufacturing technology, improved the design and manufacturing technology of artillery, musket and other ordnance, and improved the range, power and stability of ordnance.
3. Military engineering construction
Zuo attached great importance to military engineering construction and built a series of military facilities such as castles, forts, defense lines and barracks in Hubei, Hunan and Sichuan. The construction of these military projects has improved the defense capability and operational efficiency, and enhanced the combat effectiveness of the army.
4. Military education and training
Left attached importance to military education and training, founded Hunan Army School in Hunan, and trained a large number of military talents. He carried out the military training system, which strengthened the discipline and combat effectiveness of the army.
5. Military infrastructure
In order to support the development of military industry, Zuo actively promoted the construction of military industrial infrastructure, including the construction of railways, highways and the development of mineral resources. The construction of these infrastructures provides sufficient raw materials and convenient transportation, which guarantees the development of military industry.
The reasons why Zuo founded these modern military industries:
The historical background of Zuo's founding these modern military industries is that the Qing government is facing the crisis of internal troubles and foreign invasion. The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Movement and the Second Opium War made the Qing government realize that it was necessary to find ways to change the country's predicament. People of insight, such as Zuo, began to learn western technology and knowledge, trying to enhance the national strength by introducing western technology and military technology. At the same time, the Qing government also realized that it was necessary to have its own modern industry and army in order to better safeguard national security and stability.
Therefore, Zuo et al. started to set up modern military industry under this background, trying to establish their own industrial and military system by introducing western technology and equipment, so as to change the backward situation of the country. These historical backgrounds have played an important role in promoting the development of military industry in modern times, and laid the foundation for China's modernization and industrialization.