Xuzhou, Xiapi City, Thorn History

Tao Qian sat on top of the desk, and in front of Tao Qian, Wang Sheng stood up and told the news that Wang Ru had heard from Mi Zhu. Of course, Wang Sheng only said that the subordinates who were staring at Mi Zhu overheard it, but did not say Wang Ru, otherwise, it is estimated that Wang Sheng would be the one who will die.

"Knock, knock..."

Tao Qian's right index finger and middle finger slowly tapped on the desk, his wrinkled brows furrowed slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

"This new salt has been promoted by Yuan Shao long ago, isn't it really a great thing?"

Very early, Zhang Laogen asked Yuan Shao to help promote the new salt according to Yuan Chang's request. And Yuan Shao also did it, letting his subordinates promote the new salt in various states and counties, in fact, Yuan Shao worked so hard, but also for his own sake. Zhang Laogen said that he would give Yuan Shao Ercheng new salt, that is, more than one million catties of new salt. Of course, Yuan Shao couldn't use such a good salt on ordinary soldiers, Yuan Shao and his family members used some for themselves, and the meritorious civil and military officials rewarded some more, and then gave it to others to pull some connections. There are at least 500,000 catties of salt left, and according to the price of 30 yuan per catty of salt in normal times, this 500,000 yuan can have an income of 15 million yuan, not to mention that when there is a war, the price of salt will increase tenfold or hundredfold, how can Yuan Shao not work hard to publicize?

It's just that a new thing appears, and it's not so simple to let people accept it. The advertising of the new salt is very good, but there are not many people who believe it. Needless to say, in today's era, it is said that Yuan Chang traveled through the previous era, and the society that was already enlightened enough was not so quick to accept new things.

Therefore, Tao Qian had heard of the new salt, but he did not believe it.

However, now Mi Zhu, as the head of the hugely wealthy Mi family, is obviously unusual. Even Mi Zhu has to go to Jizhou to see the new salt, how could Tao Qian not be tempted?

"Since Mi Zhu has taken a fancy to it, it seems that the new salt is really something. In this case, the history of this assassin can also intervene. When this assassin has money, he wants people and equipment, and he still needs to be afraid that Cao Cao will not succeed?"

Soon, Tao Qian made a decision.

"Wang Sheng, you organize a caravan and go to Bohai County, Jizhou, to find out about the new salt. If this is the case, it is best to be able to get the method of salt production. And if you can't get it, then you have to control the right to sell the new salt in your hands. You can sue them, and if you let us sell salt, we can divide half of the salt tax book. If we don't sell salt, their salt doesn't want to be sold in Xuzhou. ”

"Yes, sir!"

Wang Sheng should claim yes, Tao Qian nodded, Wang Sheng, as his housekeeper, handled many things well, and Tao Qian was still very relieved. waved his hand to let Wang Sheng retreat, and when Wang Sheng walked to the door, Tao Qian seemed to have another thought and called Wang Sheng to stop.

"Let Zhang Duwei come to the Assassin's Mansion for a trip. ”

The Zhang Duwei in Tao Qian's mouth is naturally the original Yellow Turban thief Zhang Min. For Zhang Min, Tao Qian still values him very much, he has strength and ability, but his background is a little worse. However, a character like Zhang Min also has some benefits for Tao Qian, and some secret things can be handled by Zhang Min.

Not long after, Zhang Min came to Tao Qian's mansion in a brown robe. It's night now, and when it's time to rest, Zhang Min naturally won't wear armor.

After Zhang Min came, Tao Qian did not hesitate, and directly said the Mi family's affairs briefly. Let Zhang Min give him an idea on how to deal with the Mi family. Zhang Min was born as a yellow turban thief and did not understand military strategy. However, he is very good at coming up with a bad idea to deal with others.

In just an instant, Zhang Min's eyes rolled, and the trick had already been thought of.

whispered in Tao Qian's ear, and Tao Qian's eyes lit up when he heard it, and he praised it again and again. However, it has to be said that the mind of the superior is difficult to understand. Tao Qian was very satisfied with Zhang Min's idea at the moment, but he felt that people like Zhang Min were very dangerous. Therefore, Tao Qian was already thinking about how to get rid of Zhang Min in his heart.

"Captain Zhang, you should do this with your heart. Your merits are all in your heart, and as long as you succeed, your position will definitely go to the next level. ”

"Yes, thank you for the promotion!"

The guests and hosts were happy, but Zhang Min didn't know that Tao Qian had already killed him.

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Jizhou, Bohai County, Nanpi City, Taishou Fuzhong

Yuan Chang didn't know that Tao Qian and the Mi family in Xuzhou had sent someone to contact him about the sale of new salt. In fact, Yuan Chang really wanted to tell them that this new salt was made to benefit the people, not to make a lot of money. However, Yuan Chang was not so kind, since they had an idea, let them go to YY, and wait until a certain day, they would know that it was impossible to make a lot of money with new salt.

At this time, Yuan Chang was receiving a person in his own mansion, and he was actually not a big person. Speaking of which, thanks to this person, Yuan Chang met Guo Jia, which enabled Yuan Chang to meet Guo Jia for the first time, and finally laid the foundation for Guo Jia to follow Yuan Chang. Therefore, the credit for this person is considerable.

And this person is the mason Lao Li who met in Yuan Shao's camp in the Tiger Prison Pass. Yuan Chang only knew that his name was Lao Li before, and he didn't know the specific name, but after meeting today, he knew that his name was Li Kai.

"Lord Yuan, I promised to come to you at the beginning, but I didn't come until today, I'm really embarrassed. ”

Li Kai is a middle-aged uncle, a man in his thirties, perhaps because of the mason, his hands are rougher and full of ravines, which is stricter than the people who farm.

"Li Kai, I'm very happy that you can come, are things in your house arranged?"

In troubled times, fierce generals with outstanding military strength and brilliant strategists may be the most popular. However, for Yuan Chang, as long as it is a talent, he welcomes it. As a mason, Li Kai is obviously also a master in this regard. Yuan often wants to make cement, and Li Kai is indispensable.

Yuan Chang knew that there was such a thing as cement, and he also knew some ways to obtain it. However, the specific operation Yuan Chang is not clear. So, he was going to find an expert in this area to do it, and leaving was obviously an expert in this area.

"Thank you for your concern, the small people have already been dealt with. ”

Li Kai said gratefully to Yuan Chang that he felt that Yuan Chang was an extraordinary person, but he didn't expect that in just over a year, he had become a county guard. And Guo Jia also became the county master, and at the same time, he was also Yuan Chang's military advisor. Like Ma Jun and Ou Nanbao, Li Kai was a little frightened that Yuan Chang valued him so much. Masons are also craftsmen, and their status is also not very high. However, compared to many other craftsmen, the mason is still better.

Whoever doesn't need a mason to build a house, especially some powerful masons, can build a delicate and beautiful house. So, the life of a mason is actually quite good.

Leaving to join Yuan Chang was what Yuan Chang had promised at the beginning, otherwise, he could also live a comfortable life in his hometown. In these years, there are still many people who pay attention to commitment.

"My lord, I don't know if there is any use for the small people, but even if the adults command, the small people will do their best. ”

said that Yuan Chang was not in a hurry to let Li Kai start work, but Li Kai was direct, and asked Yuan Chang for a task as soon as he opened his mouth. A person like Li Kai is obviously a pragmatic person, and no matter what he does, he will be very satisfied. At least, now Yuan Chang is very satisfied with Li Kai's attitude.

"Li Kai, you don't have to rest for a few days before starting work, I'm not in a hurry. ”

Yuan Chang is not pretentious, and the cement matter cannot be completed in a day or two. Therefore, Yuan Chang is naturally not in a hurry. Moreover, Li Kai came to Nanpi from his home and traveled for many days, Yuan Chang actually wanted Li Kai to rest for a few days before working.

Li Kai shook his head, and said simply: "My lord, Xiaomin doesn't need to rest. Xiaomin has already arranged things at home, and he has rested enough. If you don't work anymore, I'm afraid you won't be able to do it with your hands and feet. So, if you have anything to do, just give me an order!"

"Good!"

Since Li Kai said so, Yuan Chang was not hypocritical, and said directly: "Li Kai, the task I want to give you is a very important task. This task is about the homes and travel of millions of people, so you can't do it alone. Therefore, I have set up a special department, called the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, and you are currently the first minister. ”

"This..."

Li Kai felt a little dizzy in his head, he was a mason, and he didn't have much culture. He didn't understand what Yuan Chang said about the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, but no matter what the minister said, he had a "chief", which sounded like a big official. It is naturally a good thing to have an official, but Li Kai is afraid that he will not be able to do it well.

Of course, Yuan Chang knew Li Kai's thoughts, so he smiled and comforted: "Li Kai, in fact, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has something to do with your work. You just have to do your part and don't have to think too much about anything else. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, simply put, is the Housing and Highway Construction Department, referred to as the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. And your job is to study the materials of all kinds of houses, dwellings and roads, so that these materials can be more beneficial to the people, so that the people can benefit. So, you don't have to be too burdened. ”

Although Li Kai didn't understand Yuan Chang's words too clearly, he knew at least one thing, that is, Yuan Chang was thinking about the people. Suddenly, Li Kai was in awe, and secretly thought in his heart that he would never let Yuan Chang down.

"Adult, little... The lower officials will not disappoint the adults. ”

Li Kai's receptivity is not bad, and he can adapt to his identity so quickly. used to call himself a small citizen, but now he immediately calls himself a lower official.

"Hmm!"

Yuan Chang nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "Li Kai, since you are going to take on the task now, then I will say it directly." The task you have to do now is to get the cement out. Cement can be used for many purposes, such as building houses, building walls, paving roads, etc., in short, your current task is to get the cement out. ”

Li Kai smiled a little awkwardly, and then asked, "My lord, what's the matter with cement, and how did you get it?"

In fact, Yuan Chang was just a student when he crossed over, although cement can be seen everywhere. However, Yuan Chang only knows this thing, and Yuan Chang is not clear about how it is produced. Anyway, Yuan Chang only knew that cement had something to do with lime, and then it was calcined by fire, and then, Yuan Chang didn't know.

"Uh..."

Yuan Chang also stopped talking, but he was also a buddy who crossed over, and his reaction was still good. I saw Yuan Chang with a serious face, and asked matter-of-factly: "Li Kai, do you understand the lime?"

As a mason, Li Kai certainly knows what lime is. As early as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, that is, in the Spring and Autumn Period, lime appeared along with ironware. Lime was first used to build houses, when the princes of the world no longer respected the royal family. Originally, the palaces of the princes and kings had fixed specifications and could not be exceeded, otherwise it would be tantamount to rebellion. However, at that time, everyone did not take the Zhou royal family seriously, and the palace was of course built according to their own wishes. In the process of building the palace, a certain craftsman of the princes and kings found that lime ginseng water can be added to the sand, which can make mortar, which is not only stronger when painting the wall, but also can prevent insects and water, so lime is used to make mortar.

Over time, the benefits of lime have become more and more known. For example, it can be used as a medicinal herb, to kill insects, to stop bleeding and so on. Of course, lime is more used in construction.

Hearing Li Kai clearly explain the usefulness of lime, Yuan Chang nodded with satisfaction. Sure enough, if you are a professional, you know better than yourself.

"Li Kai, in fact, the cement is pounded out of lime. After the lime is mined, it is calcined by fire, processed in a vertical kiln, and finally ground and packaged, and it can be used. I don't really know the specific method of making zuò, I only know the process roughly. Therefore, how to make cement still depends on your research. As long as you tinker in this direction, I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out soon. ”

Since it is not something that he understands, Yuan Chang did not blindly command, which would make Li Kai take more detours. Therefore, Yuan Chang is just pointing out a direction for Li Kai now, and then letting Li Kai study the process by himself.

"Yes, my lord, the lower official will not disappoint the adult. ”

To make cement, you have to calcine lime, and ordinary temperatures are obviously not enough. However, this question is not a problem for Yuan Chang at all. In order to exceed the normal temperature, it is necessary to have a different fuel than usual. Coal, on the other hand, is naturally the most suitable choice.

In the era before Yuan Chang's crossing, because of the emergence of various industries, the excessive use of coal caused the pollution of the air. However, Yuan Chang was in this era, at least the use of coal was not too strict. Therefore, Yuan Chang naturally will not give up the use of coal. Moreover, in order to prevent problems caused by the overuse of coal, Yuan Chang did not publicize the use of coal. In this era, coal was considered an ominous thing by the people, as long as the people living near the coal, they would have all kinds of diseases, in fact, coal mixed with the groundwater used by the people, so that the water source carbon was excessive, so many diseases were born. However, the people don't know that when they see coal, they are only afraid, not studied.

The earliest record of coal is in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas", which was called Shini at that time, and had little to do with coal, and in the Wei and Jin dynasties, coal was called graphite or coal, and it was not used. It was not until the Song Dynasty that the idea of unknown coal was dismantled and widely used. It has to be said that the development of the Song Dynasty is the Han-like industrial revolution, and various technologies have developed by leaps and bounds. However, because of Zhao Kuangyin's military policy in the Song Dynasty at that time, the Great Song Dynasty court has been attacked by the surrounding northern ethnic minorities, otherwise, the beginning of the real industrial revolution may have been produced in China.

In any case, Yuan Chang will definitely have great restrictions on the application of coal, and he does not want the civilized land of China to be surrounded by pollution too soon.

"Li Kai, if you have any needs from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, just go directly to He Juncheng, and you will sue him for my permission, without any delay. ”

People like Li Kai and others who study construction things need a lot of money. For example, the salaries of various officials, jailers, and officials must be approved by the bosses of their respective departments, and then they take the slips to the warehouse in charge of money and grain. The review of such a link and a link will take some time and will inevitably be delayed. However, the salaries will never be owed to them, and it will take time to settle, so everyone will naturally not be in a hurry. However, Li Kai's cement is currently one of the important projects, and no aspect can be delayed, so Yuan Chang directly gave Li Kai the green light, and asked for money and people to find He Wen directly, and when the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development completely stabilized it, there would be no problem to get on the right track.

"Yes, my lord, the lower officials will not disappoint the adults, so I will go to study cement. ”

Li Kai is very pragmatic and has a resolute personality. Now that the decision has been made, it will not be delayed. I went directly to He Wen and asked for a few people from the mason side, and then went to Bohai County to find the lime mountain. The lime is mined from the mountains, of course, you have to find the mountains first, and then start digging and researching. As an expert in this field, Li Kai naturally knows where the lime mined from the mountains is better and suitable for making cement.

To promote social progress, we should mainly carry out reforms in two major areas.

One is the material reform, including food, clothing, housing, transportation, and so on, and the other is the spiritual reform, including moral education, cultural education, and so on. In short, to promote social progress, it is not so simple, overnight. However, Yuan Chang is young and has time to change, even if he can't finish it, he can let his children and grandchildren continue to complete it.

Of course, in order to promote social progress, a big factor is to have a stable society and sufficient strength. Otherwise, if there is a rebellion here today, and a rebellion there tomorrow, how can there be time to take care of other things, and you will not be able to be busy with rehabilitation every day.

Therefore, the current question is how to strengthen its own strength and calm the world.

Therefore, Yuan Chang looked at Guo Jia and asked, "Military Division, in your opinion, what will be the situation of Cao Cao's attack on Xuzhou this time?"

Yuan Chang knew the development of history and the result of Cao Cao's expedition to Xuzhou this time. However, Yuan Chang only relied on his knowledge of history to understand the results. What kind of impact it will bring, and the various aspects involved, Yuan Chang is not very clear. However, with talents like Guo Jia, Yuan Chang doesn't have to think so much.

[ps: The black-robed man is indeed Li Ru, guessed correctly Yungu, madman, three book friends of the five elements, congratulations to the three book friends! The three book friends posted a post in the book review area, I will send you the reward, play music! hehe!]